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The DNA Of Purpose Podcast uniquely weaves together personal growth, transformational processes, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership strategy, empowering high-impact individuals to utilise purpose as the most powerful social innovation tool on the planet. Grounded in the belief that profound individual and collective impact originate from within, our mission calls on leaders to transcend limitations, unlock their full potential, and amplify their influence in dedicated service to a world in need of fresh perspectives and solutions.

In every episode, our trailblazing guests, representing diverse backgrounds and experiences, exemplify a shared dedication to leaving a lasting, positive imprint on the world—contributing more than they take and shaping an enduring legacy for future generations. Hosted by Rebecca Maklad, a fearless truth-seeker, the podcast provides unfiltered insights into the unfolding paths of these purpose-driven individuals. It offers a deep exploration into what it takes to ignite human progress, facilitate ecological restoration, and innovate solutions to address global challenges.

Takeaways:  Uncover Your Life's Purpose and Unlock Your Full Potential | Explore Personal Development and Cultivate a Growth Mindset with Expert Tips | Nurture Self-Awareness for Personal Growth and Transformative Change | Guiding Tips on Becoming a Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur and Inspiring Leader | Unlocking the Potential: Grasping the ‘Circular’ Solutions Economy | Learn how to create businesses that make a positive impact on society | Discover key strategies for building sustainable and socially conscious enterprises.  

Contact Us: www.dnaofpurpose.com

This podcast is brought to you by Supernova Tribe Studio | https://www.supernovatribe.studio/

DNA Of Purpose Rebecca Maklad

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The DNA Of Purpose Podcast uniquely weaves together personal growth, transformational processes, entrepreneurial thinking, and leadership strategy, empowering high-impact individuals to utilise purpose as the most powerful social innovation tool on the planet. Grounded in the belief that profound individual and collective impact originate from within, our mission calls on leaders to transcend limitations, unlock their full potential, and amplify their influence in dedicated service to a world in need of fresh perspectives and solutions.

In every episode, our trailblazing guests, representing diverse backgrounds and experiences, exemplify a shared dedication to leaving a lasting, positive imprint on the world—contributing more than they take and shaping an enduring legacy for future generations. Hosted by Rebecca Maklad, a fearless truth-seeker, the podcast provides unfiltered insights into the unfolding paths of these purpose-driven individuals. It offers a deep exploration into what it takes to ignite human progress, facilitate ecological restoration, and innovate solutions to address global challenges.

Takeaways:  Uncover Your Life's Purpose and Unlock Your Full Potential | Explore Personal Development and Cultivate a Growth Mindset with Expert Tips | Nurture Self-Awareness for Personal Growth and Transformative Change | Guiding Tips on Becoming a Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur and Inspiring Leader | Unlocking the Potential: Grasping the ‘Circular’ Solutions Economy | Learn how to create businesses that make a positive impact on society | Discover key strategies for building sustainable and socially conscious enterprises.  

Contact Us: www.dnaofpurpose.com

This podcast is brought to you by Supernova Tribe Studio | https://www.supernovatribe.studio/

    The Humanico Way: Unleashing Human Potential, Fostering Shared Purpose, and Cultivating Mattering in the Workplace, with Paul Rush and Fiona Vale

    The Humanico Way: Unleashing Human Potential, Fostering Shared Purpose, and Cultivating Mattering in the Workplace, with Paul Rush and Fiona Vale

    Today, we're delving into a vital question: What does it truly take to cultivate a purpose-driven, human-centric workplace where every individual's potential is not just acknowledged, but actively nurtured and celebrated?

    While it may seem obvious that organisations would prioritise a human-first approach, the reality often falls short, with investment in employee development typically reserved for executives, leaders, and high potentials, leaving many behind. 

    So, as leaders, how do we dismantle outdated hierarchies to ensure that every individual's unique and shared potential is realised? 

    How do we embrace a more inclusive, purposeful, egalitarian view of our colleagues and co-workers? 

    And how can technology empower us to ignite all of the above? 

    To shed light on these questions, we're thrilled to welcome Fiona Vale and Paul Rush, the co-founders of Humanico, who are revolutionising how organisations cultivate their most valuable asset—their employees. Over the last year, Paul and Fi have navigated the unpredictable waves of startup life, gearing up for expansion after a series of successes. They secured nearly $1 million in Seed funding last year and were honoured with the Burning Heroes Award for Global Reach in November. This year, they're poised to expand Humancio's mission globally. 

    So Humanico's solution is a Human Map - which stands as the world's first digital interactive map of employees. This cloud-based platform visualises employee capabilities and engagement levels in a dashboard, providing data-driven insights that empower executives to optimise their workforce effectively.

    With disengaged employees costing organisations trillions of dollars in lost productivity annually and workplaces struggling to keep pace with evolving trends, Humanico's AI-powered talent management platform offers a promising solution to enhance employee engagement and retention in today's competitive talent landscape.

    Having Paul and Fi join me in the studio was an absolute joy as we explored a range of topics, from unlocking human potential to driving organisational transformation with a people-first approach. Our conversation spanned purpose, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the transformative potential of community building. 

    We also examined the surprising ways in which AI and technology can amplify human connection and experience. Throughout our discussion, Fi and Paul shared invaluable insights and highlights from their remarkable entrepreneurial journey. I'm confident you'll find this conversation as enlightening as I did. Welcome to another episode of the podcast.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Purpose

    04:03 Fiona Vale's Journey to Humanico

    08:27 Paul Rush's Journey to Humanico

    13:57 Challenges in Human Asset Management

    23:17 Embracing Mindset Shifts in a Changing Workplace

    28:17 Leveraging Agile Frameworks for Human Performance

    37:22 Building Internal Communities and Tribes

    40:25 The Power of Communities and Positive Psychology

    42:06 Data-Driven Decision Making and Intelligent Intuition

    42:32 Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

    45:48 Recognizing Diversity of Thought

    47:43 Understanding Thought Process through Clifton Strengths Assessment

    49:28 Playing to Strengths and Building Trust

    53:13 Amplifying the Human Experience with AI

    58:17 The Nature of Human Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace

    01:03:46 Seamless Integration of Mergers and Acquisitions

    01:11:05 Navigating the Challenges of Being a Female Co-founder

    01:19:03 The Importance of Timing and Embracing Individual Identity
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    • 1 hr 27 min
    Climate Action Catalysts: Empowering Purpose, Collaboration, and Community to Usher in The Solutions Economy with Mange Kumarasamy

    Climate Action Catalysts: Empowering Purpose, Collaboration, and Community to Usher in The Solutions Economy with Mange Kumarasamy

    Today's guest is Mange Kumarasamy and he is the co-founder of Climate Team. Climate Team is a platform that brings together businesses, freelancers, investors and enthusiasts who are committed to reversing climate change. They provide a way for startups and scale-ups to connect with qualified freelancers and motivated investors, and provide opportunities for all of these people to be the change our planet needs. 

    Today Mange and I explore the full spectrum of how you can become the solution, how you can join a community or incredible solution maker and we look at the levers igniting a solutions economy where the brands that will win, will be the brands that care about creating a greener future. 

    Takeaways: 


    Individual action is crucial in addressing climate change.
    Maintaining community engagement requires cross-collaboration and empowering community members.
    Social capitalism, where serving a greater social purpose benefits everyone, is feasible with the right alignment of factors.
    Leaders should balance business operations with a reduction in their environmental footprint and embrace a mindset shift towards business expansion. Climate Team aims to connect and empower individuals and organisations working on climate solutions.
    Partnerships and purpose-driven work are essential for entrepreneurs entering the startup space.
    Individuals can transition into the climate space and use their existing skillsets to make a positive impact.
    Having open conversations about climate change with children and emphasising purposeful action is important.
    Innovative solutions and services, such as using coconut shells and banana tree stems, are emerging in the climate space.
    Leaders play a crucial role in bridging the gap between scientific awareness and public discourse.
    Embracing inconvenience for the planet is necessary to reduce our impact and create sustainable solutions.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Purpose

    03:16 Asking Powerful Questions

    05:29 Transition to Climate Advocacy

    06:16 Climate Education and Emotional Connection

    09:31 Individual Action in Climate Change

    11:36 Maintaining Community Engagement

    19:00 Balancing Business and Environmental Footprint

    23:53 Mindset Shift and Business Expansion

    25:01 Slowing Down Growth and Building Better

    31:51 Origin Story of Climate Team

    33:12 Introduction to Climate Team

    34:08 Advice for Entrepreneurs

    36:49 Transitioning to the Climate Space

    39:14 Using Existing Skillsets in the Climate Space

    40:13 Empowering People to Own Their Voice

    41:12 Supporting Startups and Freelancers in the Climate Space

    43:29 Parenting and Preparing Children for the Future

    44:09 Innovative Solutions and Services in the Climate Space

    52:23 Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Awareness and Public Discourse

    55:59 Embracing Inconvenience for the Planet

    58:22 Finding Climate Team and More Information

    01:00:15 Appreciation for Community Building
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    How To Break Through Your Upper Limit & Change The World with Julie Masters

    How To Break Through Your Upper Limit & Change The World with Julie Masters

    Julie Masters has spent her career decoding influence. As an award-winning, leading authority in the speaking world, she has earned a reputation for launching and advising some of the world's most respected thought leaders. She is the Founder and CEO of Influence Nation, working with business leaders and organisations to become the voice of authority in their space, and she is also the host of the iTunes Top 50 podcast Inside Influence. 

    In this conversation, Julie Masters discusses the power of influence and the stories we tell ourselves. She shares insights from her podcast interviews and highlights the importance of facing criticism and overcoming self-doubt. Julie emphasizes the need to develop certainty and confidence, as well as the process of mastery. She also explores the concept of duende and the role of self-stories in shaping our influence. Ultimately, Julie believes that by rewriting our stories and embracing our true potential, we can elevate our influence. Jules also highlights the role of trust in building and maintaining influence, as well as the need to decode the road forward and simplify complex ideas. She shares insights on staying ahead of change and the importance of finding our own translators to stay informed. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of our voice and the impact it can have on others.

    Takeaways


    The right message at the right time has the power to change everything.
    Overcoming the upper limit problem is crucial for making the leap to our zone of genius.
    Developing certainty and embracing discomfort are key to expanding our influence.
    The stories we tell ourselves shape our perception of who we are and what we can achieve.
    By rewriting our self-stories and embracing our true potential, we can create positive change and elevate our influence. Changing our stories and taking congruent action are essential for creating positive change.
    Trust is a key factor in building and maintaining influence.
    Decoding the road forward and simplifying complex ideas is crucial for effective influence.
    Staying ahead of change requires finding reliable sources of information and staying focused.
    Our voice has the power to create significant impact and change in the world. Chapters

    00:00:00 Introduction and Trust

    00:01:26 Inside Influence Podcast

    00:03:19 The Right Message at the Right Time

    00:04:14 The Big Leap to Zone of Genius

    00:05:06 The Power of Influence

    00:06:06 The Upper Limit Problem

    00:07:06 Facing Criticism and Fear

    00:08:04 The Stories We Tell Ourselves

    00:09:29 The Power of Influence

    00:10:28 Developing Certainty and Confidence

    00:11:51 The Power of Stories

    00:13:10 Overcoming Self-Doubt

    00:14:39 The Process of Mastery

    00:15:26 The Power of Criticism

    00:18:15 Separating Self from Performance

    00:19:40 The Feeling of World-Class

    00:23:32 The Power of Stories

    00:24:28 Decoding Influence and Movements

    00:26:45 The Stories We Tell Ourselves

    00:28:44 The Power of Self-Stories

    00:29:14 The Concept of Duende

    00:31:37 Overcoming the Fear of Who We Are

    00:34:00 Rewriting Our Story

    00:34:41 Changing the Story and Taking Congruent Action

    00:42:11 The Importance of Trust in Influence

    00:46:00 Decoding the Road Forward

    00:53:18 Staying Ahead of Change

    00:56:38 Fast Five Questions

    01:02:54 The Power of Your Voice

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Diversifying Venture Capital: Maximising Returns and Social Impact with Joey Mak

    Diversifying Venture Capital: Maximising Returns and Social Impact with Joey Mak

    I'm thrilled to introduce Joey Mak, the CEO Of Chicago Blend. Chicago:Blend is a nonprofit organisation working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion  in Chicago’s venture capital and startup community. They measure the VC diversity gap, help underrepresented professionals secure VC jobs and are building a growing community of investors who share our commitment to improving the industry.

    Before joining Blend in 2021, Joey was the vice president of programs at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, where he created their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative and oversaw the Chamber’s COVID-19 economic recovery task force. He served as director of innovation & economic development for the University of Illinois System and as a deputy director at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. 

    Today Joey and I embark on a journey through the critical landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in venture capital. We'll explore the personal narratives driving this mission, dissect the challenges hindering inclusive cultures, and highlight the imperative role diversity plays in investment decisions. Along the way, we'll uncover success stories of underrepresented founders, delve into strategies for fostering diverse corporate cultures, and address biases in both hiring practices and technology. 

    Takeaways


    Increasing diversity in the venture capital space is crucial for providing more opportunities to underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs.
    Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just checkboxes but essential business practices that lead to a more resilient and innovative organisation.
    Creating a diverse and inclusive corporate culture requires intentional effort and a focus on business strategy and goals.
    Unconscious bias can perpetuate a lack of diversity and equity in investments, but strategies like expanding networks and setting up inclusive processes can help overcome this challenge.
    Fostering diversity in technology involves ensuring diverse voices are included in the design process to avoid biases and create inclusive products and services.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Pondering Questions

    03:08 Personal Journey and Purpose

    06:19 Importance of Diversity in Business

    07:44 Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    09:35 Challenges in Creating Diverse and Inclusive Cultures

    11:43 Addressing Challenges in the Startup Ecosystem

    13:31 Lack of Diversity in Venture Capital

    16:35 Success Stories of Diverse Founders

    20:01 Creating Diverse and Inclusive Corporate Cultures

    22:20 Overcoming Unconscious Bias

    28:55 Technology and Addressing Biases

    36:10 Fostering Diversity in Technology

    39:24 Exciting Trends in the Industry

    43:03 Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Learn More About Joey: https://www.chicagoblend.org/


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    • 45 min
    How To Live A Life Filled With Connection, Purpose and Self-discovery with Andrew Leitch ~ Brave Spaces

    How To Live A Life Filled With Connection, Purpose and Self-discovery with Andrew Leitch ~ Brave Spaces

    Today’s guest is Andrew Leitch, and he has combined his expertise as a psychotherapist with a deep understanding of ancient indigenous wisdom and the latest scientific breakthroughs in fields like neuroscience and epigenetic's to co-found Brave Spaces. Drawing on the latest scientific insights from neuroscience, epigenetic's, psychotherapy, and global indigenous wisdom, Brave Spaces facilitate programs that provide the tools, insights, and support you need to start living a life of connection and purpose.

    In this conversation, Rebecca and Andrew discuss the keys to living a purposeful life and creating brave spaces. They explore the importance of being yourself and uncovering your unique gift, as well as the integration and embodiment of personal growth. They also delve into the concept of courage and transformation, and how it relates to the programs offered by Brave Spaces. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of knowing who you are and how to connect with Brave Spaces.

    Takeaways


    Purpose is an energy that guides personal transformation and service.
    Self-awareness is the starting point for understanding purpose.
    Self-regulation involves influencing one's operating system and being aware of emotions.
    Connection is essential for living a purposeful life.
    Purpose can be viewed as an embodiment and an intuitive guidance system.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the DNA of Purpose podcast

    02:39 Andrew Leach's work with Brave Spaces

    06:28 Andrew Leach's unique journey and the golden thread

    10:24 The influence of Indigenous wisdom on Andrew Leach

    19:13 The five keys for creating a more connected and purposeful life

    27:33 Self-awareness as the starting point

    33:30 Self-regulation and influencing one's operating system

    40:31 Connection and the importance of the heart

    45:33 Purpose as an embodiment and energy

    49:08 Being Yourself and Uncovering Your Gift

    52:39 Integration and Embodiment

    56:17 Courage and Transformation

    58:58 Brave Spaces Programs

    01:01:36 The Power of Knowing Who You Are

    01:02:42 How to Connect with Brave Spaces
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    How To Lead And Read Human Behaviour With 'The Behaviour Report' ~ Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan

    How To Lead And Read Human Behaviour With 'The Behaviour Report' ~ Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan

    Seeking purpose is a universal desire, yet it's crucial to question whether we're embarking on this quest with the right perspective. While starting with 'why' aids in directional and strategic planning, it's akin to setting a goal. Real purpose, the kind that profoundly influences our behaviour, motivates us intrinsically, and shapes our habits from the core, begins by delving into who we are—aka our DNA Of Purpose.

    Understanding purpose as an integral part of our identity allows us to gain insights not only into our own motivations but also into those we lead. It becomes the catalyst for mobilising change and fostering progress.

    In today's podcast episode, we are joined by two incredible guests, Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan, co-founders of The Behaviour Report. With decades of expertise in advertising, they have transitioned their focus to help leaders, teams, and organisations decipher and lead human behaviour. Explore with us as we decode the true essence of unlocking our DNA Of Purpose.

    Visit www.TBR.news or connect with @TheBehaviourRpt to delve deeper into the cutting-edge research on Behavioural Trends & Strategy, and gain insights to navigate the realms of personal development, motivation, and fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Introduction

    00:04:25 What Question Is Guiding Your Work?

    00:08:54 What Is The Behaviour Report?

    00:11:56 Decoding Purpose Through Human Behaviour

    00:16:59 Why Maslow's Is A Myth

    00:21:01 Apple Started Not With Why But Who

    00:24:35 Collaborative Leadership

    00:30:31 How Stories Can Unite Us

    00:41:05 What Sucks Corporate Genius

    00:45:00 Working With The United Nations & The Power Of Words To Change The World

    00:54:09 Why We Have Care Fatigue

    00:56:46 The Behaviour Gap

    00:57:00 AI and Human Behaviour

    01:02:07 Unlocking The Core Four Personality Types

    01:03:18 Leveraging Our Strengths and Weaknesses

    01:11:44 End

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    • 1 hr 13 min

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19 Ratings

bjspa111 ,

Insightful Discussions

Practical, implementable and inspiring

Joy Saf Saf ,

Decorating purpose

Can’t wait each week to listen to Rebecca’s interviews with amazing guests. She is a unique interactive interviewer. She brings to light amazing stories filled with insights around living life to the fullest. Decoding purpose is a unique podcast as it brings many perspectives around personal and business aspects in our lives reflecting on turning points that many of us can relate to. Thank you Rebecca Tapp.

Missneighbour ,

I love this podcast!

So insightful for anyone on their own purpose journey or looking to infuse purpose and meaning into their job role or career!

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