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The Positive Change PodcastS03E12: The Impermanence of All Things & Organisational ChangeDo you ever feel like you are always changing and never get a chance to really catch your break and celebrate your progress?
Well, guess what? Change is bound to happen in any organisation, whether we like it or not.
This is what I talk about in the latest episode of The Positive Change Podcast, where I dive into the concept of impermanence and how it fits right into the world of organisations.
I also take a closer look at the second law of thermodynamics, which states that all systems, including organisations, eventually...
2023-07-2523 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E11: Overcoming the Barriers to AltruismHave you ever wondered why, despite our best intentions, we sometimes struggle to fully embrace altruism? Isn’t it an intriguing question that probes the complexities of human nature? While many of us strive to be kind and considerate, there are times when self-interest and personal concerns can overshadow our altruistic tendencies.
So in this new episode of The Positive Change Podcast, I go deep into the relationship between ego and altruism and explain why developing a healthy ego benefits everyone.
Ever feel like there's a tiny version of yourself, a voic...
2023-06-2725 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E10: Breaking Free from the Mold: Honoring Your Individuality To Create Harmony
We've all experienced the pressure to conform to others' expectations that don't align with our True Selves—be it loved ones, the workplace, or society as a whole.
And many of us recognise that choosing to fit in over standing out disconnects us from our authentic selves and often leads to dissatisfaction and frustration. 😔
But what if we embraced our unique qualities and celebrated what sets us apart? 🤗
Join me on The Positive Change Podcast as I explore the profound power of living authentically and embracing your Unique Self...
2023-05-2836 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E09: Letting Go to Lead: The Surprising Power of Non-Attachment for LeadersLeaders often face challenges in fostering positive change in organisations.
We can feel as though we are facing a “brick wall of resistance”, unable to make progress on the things that matter most.
This could be you, too. 🤔
If so, you are not alone — many others have faced similar trials.
But what if I told you that there's a practice that can help you reduce the stress and pressure of dealing with the expectations that come with leading others through change? A practice that will als...
2023-04-2629 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E08: Why a Clear Organisational Purpose is More Important Than EverCore to an organisation’s reason for existing (and its longevity) is its Purpose — its deepest ‘why’.
A strong and well-defined purpose is a cornerstone of an enduring organisation. It provides wavering the organisation and its people with clarity and focus as it navigates towards uncertain futures; it helps frame the myriad of decisions people will make along the journey; and, it supports people to align their personal wants and desires into a larger and more cohered collective drive towards “better”.
But more importantly, when an organisation’s purpose is focused on something gre...
2023-04-1231 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E07: What Excites and Terrifies Me About What’s To ComeThe Futures = Infinite Potential.
As Peter Diamandis and other futurists have noted, we are living in a time of unprecedented abundance and innovation, but this comes with the challenge of adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. 🤖💡
It’s true that a single definitive future can’t be predicted, but the many potential futures that await us should be forecast.
Indeed, one of the main tasks of futures studies is to identify and examine the major alternative futures that exist at any given time and place.
Are you curious about what exponential changes ma...
2023-03-2624 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E06: Why Developing Yourself is Critical for Navigating Life’s ComplexityLife is complex.
We all experience this “truth” — seeking to stay present to, and ahead of, the countless variables that shape the thoughts and choices that define our lives.
I was speaking to a friend of mine just last week about the importance of practising Embodied Grace in engaging with life – that sense of deep alignment with oneself and each moment regardless of what might be occurring for us.
“How do you do this?” my friend asked. I answered honestly at that moment, “I’m not always sure.”
But I do know that personal...
2023-03-1222 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E05: Your Path to Meaningful Change Is Through Your “Secret Sauce.”Imagine a world where every person wakes up each day, eager to make a positive impact.
Where each person brings their unique talents and abilities to all they pursue, using their 'secret sauce' to create meaningful change.
That world can be a reality, starting with YOU.
You see, when you understand your unique strengths and utilise them to their fullest extent, nothing can stand in your way. You become an unstoppable force.
So, I invite you to tune in to this new episode of The...
2023-02-2619 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E04: Thinking Creatively To Make Change Happen.The cornerstone to any successful change is CREATIVITY.
In fact, all change starts with creativity — it is through the act of “creating” that the need for change is born.
I believe that developing your creative thinking skills is vital to making meaningful change happen in your life.
It’s by thinking outside the box that you open up to a world of possibilities, get unstuck from old patterns and routines, discover new innovative ideas, and break free from the status quo.
Paradoxically, creativity creates certa...
2023-02-1322 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E03: Don’t overlook the power of meaningful progress.For me, success is all about making meaningful progress towards what matters most to me.
This episode of The Positive Change Podcast, the first for 2023, I answer a question from one of my listeners: What was your greatest success in 2022.
Do I have to have only one “greatest success” for 2022?
Of course not!
Here's the thing, success isn't just about reaching the finish line. It's about the journey, and the small victories and progress we make along the way. By focusing on progress instead o...
2023-01-2916 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E02:Thrive Through Change Masterclass — LIVE recording (Part 2).Ready, Set, Change — navigating the “messy middle” of change.
In the last episode of The Positive Change Podcast, I explore the three phases of psychological transition through any significant change:
Phase 1: Endings
Phase 2: Neutral Zone
Phase 3: New Beginnings
In this episode (Part 2 of my Thriving Through Change masterclass recorded live with a client), I dive into Phase 2 and the “messy middle” of change.
The problem is the Neutral Zone of change is often anything but neutral, which is why most change eff...
2022-12-1221 minThe Positive Change PodcastS03E01:Thrive Through Change Masterclass — LIVE recording (Part 1).Ready. Set. Change!
Constant change truly is the new norm for so many. Partnering with people and organisations as they strive to thrive through change is my “sweet spot” and I love supporting people to build the clarity and courage to navigate change successfully.
There is no single approach to change (obviously!), but the Bridges Model of Change and Transition does provide a helpful mental model for how individuals and groups might journey through change and psychological transition.
In the last month alone, I have delivered several short Masterclasses on how to thrive thro...
2022-11-2821 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E20: Are you pursuing the right things in your life?The thing I love about producing The Positive Change Podcast every few weeks is that it's an opportunity for me to review my current work focus, and to reflect upon what is important about where I invest my time and energy.
For the past two years, I’ve produced 27 episodes of this podcast across two seasons. Each season represents a change in focus for what I wanted to explore through The Positive Change Podcast—and what I thought mattered most to the change makers that listen to each episode.
I’ve covered...
2022-10-0722 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E19: Networks: The ultimate accelerator of your impact.Establishing and building strong networks is an essential element of thriving as a change-maker and entrepreneur.
As the saying goes, “a problem shared is a problem halved”. It's through our customer, client, family, and friendship networks (to name but a few networks) that we find the essential just-in-time support and guidance we need to overcome any challenge.
The problem is, sometimes our relational networks are missing the x-factor … and often we don’t even know it.
Given how important deep relationship networks are to thriving in life and work, es...
2022-09-1233 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E18: Living Life With Compassion Through Three LensesAs a collective society now is a high time to call upon more compassion towards ourselves and more so to each other.
Cultivating compassion goes beyond feeling empathy, concern or pity for others. It develops the strength to cope with suffering, to take compassionate action and have the strong want to alleviate that suffering.
Kindness goes a long way and is a great first step but compassion is what brings change to people’s lives and makes a positive difference for everyone.
Tune in as I talk about...
2022-08-3026 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E17: Letting Go of ExpectationsThere’s one thing a lot of people often find hard to let go of– expectations.
When our reality does not match our expectations, most of us would feel disappointed, frustrated; our minds react negatively.
This disconnect makes it feel like our efforts are not enough or that ultimately we are not enough.
We need to learn to understand our expectations of others, of situations, and of ourselves.
That’s why this episode will be all about letting go of expectations and why it is impo...
2022-08-0936 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E16: Sustaining Change: 20 Personal Mantras To Live ByLife isn’t linear, there will always be ups and downs that come our way. A question that is often asked is ‘how do you cope and sustain yourself with these ups and downs’.
You’ve probably heard about mantras and affirmations because of their rise in popularity as of late. You’ve probably even tried them yourself. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, words hold power that can help make a difference. That’s why I thought it would be great to share with you my 20 personal mantras I say to myself when...
2022-07-2226 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E15: Taking Action To Start Changing The WorldWe experience moments in life where we know and realize that we need to shift the course of our lives in order to be truly happy. These moments are often scary, or may make us feel uncertain BUT know that it will lead to a change that allows us to grow, evolve, and finally become who we were meant to be.
I've said it before and it has been said by many, “Change starts with yourself” easy to say but of course not the easiest to do. Knowing that you can start the change with yours...
2022-06-1434 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E14: What are the telltale signs that you’re going through positive change?I've been talking about positive change and how it is a wonderful thing to experience and how it's necessary for building success and happiness. BUT what I haven't discussed is how can someone tell that change is needed in their lives. More importantly, can a person tell if they are ready to undergo positive change?
Change is an unavoidable constant in our lives. Some changes are not in our control but you'd be surprised to know that most changes need our active participation. But sometimes it can be hard to know when it’s time to...
2022-05-1733 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E13: Self-Efficacy: How Believing In Yourself Makes You A Pioneer of ChangeWhat changes do you want to make in any aspect of your life? Then proceed to think about whether you are able to do it or not. If you are able to do it, then start making these meaningful changes in your life. If your answer is that you're not able to make the change, I want you to think about the reason why. Because if the only thing that's stopping you is your doubt then the one thing you need to learn is SELF EFFICACY.
This refers to your belief about your ability to e...
2022-04-1934 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E12: Thriving in life and work and why relationships matter.We’ve all been there …
… that sinking feeling in the pit of our stomach when our most important relationships begin to feel just a little stale and it's time for a change.
The good news is: We don’t need to end these relationships, BUT we do need to be ready to challenge the status quo in order to liberate more potential for ourselves and for those we care about.
Our most important relationships can be a powerful way to foster personal growth towards greater flourishing.
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2022-02-2824 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E11: Is it time to stop calling yourself a “Founder”?In this first podcast for 2022, let’s talk about new year resolutions.
If you consider yourself to be a “high achiever” then most likely you’ve set your new year resolution, created that all-important plan for its execution, and have scheduled how you’ll go about delivering it.
But if you’re also like many of the entrepreneurs I work with, you might even be feeling a little under pressure in adding that new year resolution goal to your already full to-do list.
Am I right!
In t...
2022-02-0125 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E10: The Power Of The PAUSE.At this time of year when many of us are preparing for the traditional holiday season, we can sometimes work against our own experience of “winding down”.
Oftentimes, even though we desire to slow down we can act in ways that actually ramp up our efforts … working longer and harder in an attempt to check off all of those tasks from our endless To-Do Lists.
And this is when the Gift Of Pausing can be so helpful.
Rather than striving seeking to force a resolution of issues by some a...
2021-12-2432 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E09: Why enduring change starts with your own transformation.I've been involved in many significant change projects with organisations where people (including me) have talked a good game about change but haven't actually done anything to make that change happen.
Yes, we’ve dreamed big and developed a solid plan for how that change would occur, but we haven’t actually made it happen.
And the #1 reason is: We failed to start creating that change.
In this episode of the Positive Change Podcast I unpack why it can be so difficult to initiate a change that we tell...
2021-11-2426 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E08: Don’t let negative thoughts hold you back.Ever experienced “spaghetti mind”?
If you've ever been in a scenario or situation as an entrepreneur where you've got too much thinking happening, where you just can't seem to switch off that next thought and remain focused, then you know EXACTLY what I’m talking about.
Spaghetti Mind!
Core to you becoming overwhelmed as an entrepreneur is not being able to become an observer of your own thoughts and feelings, and realising that you are NOT what you think or feel.
In this episode of...
2021-11-0828 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E07: Why having a bold vision is essential to becoming a Thriving EntrepreneurAs an entrepreneur, maintaining a clear future direction is essential to thriving as an entrepreneur.
But, too often entrepreneurs can feel constrained within their entrepreneurial adventure … on auto pilot without a clear sense of what the next successful step in their business involves.
When you don’t have a clear vision — a bold ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ for how you make a difference to others through your business, then you can start to feel a failure.
And that’s the power of adopting a strength-based approach to change.
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2021-10-1828 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E06: How to find your flow in your business and in your lifeHow do you know when you’ve fallen out of flow in your business … and what do you do about it when you do?
In this episode of The Positive Change Podcast, we talk about what to do when you think you are “off your game” in your business and when you recognise that you are working against yourself in pursuing your entrepreneurial adventure.
Fundamental to realising that you’ve fallen out of flow in your business (and in your life) is understanding when you’ve placed your destiny—the creation and fulfillment...
2021-10-0438 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E05: No, busyness success DOES NOT EQUAL business success.I’m not going to lie, starting and growing a business can be hard. As you pursue your entrepreneurial adventure you will face many unknowns and, at times, the learning curve needed to be successful is incredibly steep.
But, that learning curve is also what makes entrepreneurship so much fun.
In this episode of The Positive Change Podcast, we talk about what really makes a business and entrepreneur successful and it’s not the illusion of “busy”.
Put another way: “Busyness Success” ≠ “Business Success”.
For the Overwhelmed Ent...
2021-09-2221 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E04: Why you need to thrive as an entrepreneurAs an entrepreneur and change maker, you don’t have to look too far beyond your everyday experience to recognise that the scale, speed and complexity of change facing humanity is expanding.
Political unrest in some quarters of the world, economic divide, social volatility, acceleration of technology and changes in legal and regulatory requirements facing many industries, especially those impacted by and impacting the environment, just to name a few.
For the Thriving Entrepreneur & Change-Maker there are abundant opportunities to implement positive change.
But to truly realise the untapped potential of these opportunities, ne...
2021-09-0830 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E03: Why Copying Successful People Won't Always Work For YouEvery entrepreneur's strategy towards success is unique and that’s why copying another entrepreneur’s “success strategies” may not always work for you or your business.
To succeed in business it’s important to align your strategy to its implementation environment.
And the same applies when pursuing greater positivity in your life, and business.
In this episode of the Positive Change Podcast, we discuss a common mistake Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs make — looking to others and trying to emulate their success, rather than looking within oneself (and one’s own business) and...
2021-08-1724 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E03: Why Copying Successful People Won't Always Work For YouEvery entrepreneur's strategy towards success is unique and that’s why copying another entrepreneur’s “success strategies” may not always work for you or your business.
To succeed in business it’s important to align your strategy to its implementation environment.
And the same applies when pursuing greater positivity in your life, and business.
In this episode of the Positive Change Podcast, we discuss a common mistake Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs make — looking to others and trying to emulate their success, rather than looking within oneself (and one’s own business) and ampl...
2021-08-1724 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E02: Why positive thinking isn’t enough to be a successful entrepreneurIf you’re wondering why “positive thinking'' isn't resulting in you feeling positive in your life, and business, then this podcast is for you.
Research shows that at any given time, between 30% and 50% of entrepreneurs and business owners feel emotional or mental distress — stress, anxiety, worry, depression.
It doesn’t need to be this way.
With so many wonderful entrepreneurship adventures to pursue, it’s imperative that we enjoy the journey. So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed and trying to “think positive” isn’t moving the dial for you, then get read...
2021-07-2626 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E01: The importance of purposeIn this episode of the Positive Challenge Podcast we talk about the importance of purpose.
A primary focus in each person’s life is to enlighten and enliven each one of us to reconnect with your own inner resources, and to provide you with the tools you need in order to reconnect with and live life through your unconditionally positive core.
Now that doesn't mean that life is easy all the time, but it does mean that life is meaningful. And we reaffirm life’s meaning through the pursuit of purpose?
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2021-01-1022 minThe Positive Change PodcastS02E00: Introducing The Positive Change PodcastI believe that humanity is on the cusp of a radical and inspiring transformation.
A transformation that invites all of us to become more connected with ourselves and with each other, and more caring and compassionate towards each other
A transformation that inspires each one of us to discover and live our own unique life purpose - and where every person aspires to be a force for good in the world.
A positive transformation grounded in hope and possibility.
Now, you might think I’m unrealistic, but I believe that we chang...
2020-12-1706 minThe Positive Change PodcastS01E09: Six acts for fostering personal positivityFundamentally, what I care about is realizing potential and supporting others to explore, create and liberate the potential for themselves and those around them. But, sometimes creating the changes needed to liberate new potential is not easy.
What I have learnt over the years is that during periods of change and transformation, "where your attention goes your energy flows".
Choosing to pay attention to the inherent positivity in a challenging situation can be very helpful in fostering the positivity and enthusiasm to overcome any barrier.
he following six acts for fostering greater personal...
2020-07-2016 minThe Positive Change PodcastS01E08: Proceed Until Apprehended, then continue to proceed.Last week’s revelation was a game change for me. In speaking to my experience I realised that I was failing to lean into a core mantra for my own life, work and leadership: Action Precedes Clarity.
Well, this revelation opened up second, supporting life mantra: Proceed Until Apprehended.
Underpinning this mantra is a realisation that no one is ever going to give you (or me) permission to pursue transformation, rather you need to give yourself permission to make things better fr yourself and for others.
Further, there is an appreciation that when seeki...
2020-07-1313 minThe Positive Change PodcastS01E07: The importance of living the mantra "action precedes clarity"This week we're talking about making progress about the things you care about and the one mantra that has held me in good stead for much my adult working life.
I've had a successful career as an organisational consultant working across corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations, both large and small, for more than a decade now.
As I launch my next project, youschool.co, I have been thinking about the next step in my own life and my career. I really wanted to focus more of my intention, attention and efforts to giving back to s...
2020-07-1013 minThe Positive Change PodcastS01E06: Emotions are the fuel for momentum, so how are your feelings flaming your fire?Why do some people fail to pursue their full potential - because emotions are the fuel for our momentum we need to make sure our emotions are positive and flaming our fire within.
We need to realise that each one of us is an emotional being living in a rational world and now, more than ever, it is important to fully experience emotions all the world has to offer.
2020-06-3012 minThe Positive Change PodcastS01E05: Connecting with your true intentionI want to talk about the true intention of youschool.co. The tagline of youschool is:"Realise Your Potential" and our tagline speaks to ourΩ promise, which is to support to explore, create and liberate their potential. But, what is the true intention of youschool sits beneath this tagline. All of the programs we offer at youschool are deeply informed by developmental psychology and how individuals and groups learn, grow, develop and evolve. Development By Design is the true intention of all of our work.
2020-06-2213 minThe Positive Change PodcastS01E04: Seeking the signal within the noiseWhere things start to feel overly complex, it may be time to pause and consider: What is the most important element to pursue at this time?
In this week’s episode of revelations@youschool, Dr Richard Harmer reflects upon a current project that is beginning to feel too complex. And, in seeking to identify the essential essence of the project, discovers that the most important aspect of the program is the opportunity for those involved to get face-to-face with their own human frailty - that aspect of who they are that is a the heart of what ho...
2020-06-1509 minThe Positive Change PodcastS01E03: Developing beyond the illusion of choiceHave you ever stopped to wonder if the choices you make in life, work and relationships are truly your own? In this episode of revelations@youschool, Dr Richard Harmer draws upon ideas taken from Adaptive Leadership theory and practice.
Each one of us has a predetermined (gifted at birth) socialised status that we then leverage through life to optimise our earned (social) rank. And if you are born with life’s golden ticket, you simply need to live into these gifted opportunities. But each one of us can become significantly more than our privilege.
It is...
2020-06-1513 minThe Positive Change PodcastS01E02: Facing our fearsWhat if the thing we are most afraid of in life is realising our potential? In this episode of revelations@youschool we explore this possibility.
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The Positive Change PodcastS01E01: Commencing our origin storyI have wanted to make a podcast for years. I am really fascinated by how people create the time and have the courage to put themselves out there and speak about what is true for them.
With the launch of youschool.co, the time is right to speak to my revelations and my potential.
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