• "I escaped a Tsunami & found my purpose." Find YOUR Purpose with Afdhel Aziz
    Feb 4 2025
    Have you ever wondered HOW people find their purpose? How people suddenly GAIN CLARITY and can trust their intuitive wisdom to do so? Chief Purpose Officer and Author Afdhel Aziz and I discuss how personal experiences like surviving the Asian tsunami shaped his purpose and how trauma often can lead to finding your life path and one true purpose... We also talk about purpose-driven leadership, conscious capitalism, purpose in business, at work and practical career guidance for creating impact. 🫣 Watch the episode on YouTube's Driving Impact Channel. 💌 Sign-Up to the Newsletter for Exclusive Drops, insights, & gems! Chapters 00:00 Reframing Climate Change: A Call to Action 02:04 Finding Personal Purpose: Crucial Moments in Life 06:15 The Impact of Trauma on Purpose Discovery 10:10 Moral Imagination: Thinking Beyond Our Lifetime 11:55 Navigating Corporate Life: The Shift to Purpose 16:01 Conscious Capitalism: A New Business Paradigm 20:11 Coaching C-Level Executives: The Path to Impact 27:17 The Conspiracy of Love in Business 30:38 Purpose as a Unifying Force 36:45 The Evolution of Brand Purpose 40:19 The Role of Brands in Society 46:23 Measuring Purpose and Impact 48:33 Reframing Climate Change and Human Extinction 51:01 Career Tips for Future Change-Makers About Afdhel Aziz: Afdhel Aziz is one of the most respected voices in the global movement of business as a force for good. He is now the Co-Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Conspiracy of Love, a global brand purpose consultancy with Fortune 500 clients like Adidas, Oreo, Red Bull, Microsoft and more. He is also a Forbes contributor and international keynote speaker who has been featured at the Cannes Lions, SXSW, TEDx and Conscious Capitalism. Books published with co-author Bobby Jones: Good is the New Cool: The Principles of Purpose Good is the New Cool: Market like you give a damn Upcoming Books in 2025: Guide to Personal PurposeGuide to Conscious BusinessGuide to Personal Purpose
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    52 mins
  • Career Tip - The Alignment Code: Where YOUR Actions Meet YOUR Purpose
    Jan 30 2025

    Do you wonder how to live a more aligned life? Is it possible for Your actions to Meet your Purpose? I sat down with Soul Coach, Author and CEO of Move the Crowd, Rha Goddess, shares the importance of aligning one's actions with their values and examining how they move through the world. Rha Goddess suggests that recognizing misalignment is an opportunity to find one's true purpose, framing the entire concept as a conversation about alignment between who we are and how we live. A must listen for all those looking for more balance in 2025!

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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    00:29 How you love is Your Mission

    00:55 Am I working in Alignment

    01:19 The End

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    1 min
  • [Trailer] How can YOU Drive Impact in the midst of the Climate Crisis? Key Actions to take NOW!
    Jan 13 2025

    Do you get confused about what YOU can concretely do to turn around the climate trajectory? What can YOU do? What simple actions are possible? This 5-minute trailer covers How to Drive Impact in the midst of the Climate Crisis.

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    Summary

    In this conversation, we discuss the critical role individuals play in influencing climate policy and the importance of holding elected officials accountable. This trailer emphasizes the need for collective action and the power of grassroots movements in driving change. The speakers also highlights innovative solutions like the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and the growing global support for sustainable practices. The conversation underscores the urgency of addressing climate change and the potential for individuals and communities to make a significant impact.

    Chapters

    00:00 Empowering Change Through Policy Engagement 02:51 The Role of Individuals in Climate Action 05:18 The Power of Collective Movements

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    6 mins
  • Art That Breaks Boundaries: Carmen Zella's Urban Revolution
    Oct 2 2024

    [Full Episode] Today, we're diving into the electrifying world of Carmen Zella, the mastermind behind Now Art. Buckle up for a wild ride through street art, glowing cityscapes, and a mission to democratize creativity.

    From spray-painted alleys to jaw-dropping light shows like Luminex, Carmen's transforming concrete jungles into living, breathing canvases. But it hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows - we'll get the dirt on the obstacles she's faced as a woman shaking up the art scene.

    Whether you're a starving artist or a suit-wearing CEO, Carmen's story will light a fire under your ass. Get ready to see your city in a whole new light and maybe, just maybe, find your own creative spark along the way.

    This is 'Art That Breaks Boundaries' - let's paint the town red... and blue, and green, and whatever other color Carmen throws at us!

    Chapters:

    00:00 - The Importance of Art in Communities

    01:00 - Welcome to Driving Impact with Carmen Zella

    02:00 - Carmen Zella's Journey to Finding Her Purpose

    04:00 - The Transformative Power of Immersive Theater

    06:00 - From London to Montreal: Embracing Interdisciplinary Arts

    08:00 - The Role of Artists in Urban Environments

    10:00 - Luminex: A Fusion of Art and Technology

    12:00 - The Impact of Public Art on Communities

    14:00 - The Impact of Art on Society

    15:00 - Exploring the Intersection of Art and AI

    16:00 - The Role of Technology in Public Art

    17:00 - The Vision and Mission of the Foundation

    18:00 - Reviving the Triforium Project

    19:00 - Challenges and Opportunities in Public Art

    20:00 - The Unifying Power of Art

    21:00 - Advice for Aspiring Change-Makers

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    47 mins
  • The Future of Clean Beauty with Justin Wolff of Junk Theory
    Sep 22 2024

    [Full Episode] Creating a Movement: The Future of Clean Beauty with Justin Wolff, Co-Founder of Junk Theory

    In this conversation, Katheline and Justin discuss the intersection of sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and the beauty industry. Justin shares his journey from South Africa to becoming a social impact entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of community and national service. They delve into the environmental issues caused by plastic in the beauty industry and introduce Junk Theory, a skincare brand focused on sustainability. The discussion also highlights the need for consumer awareness and advocacy in driving change within the industry. Additionally, Justin reflects on his previous venture, UB, which aimed to provide school supplies to children in need, showcasing the impact of thoughtful product design and social responsibility.

    Chapters

    00:00 - The Guilt of Consumerism and Environmental Impact 01:53 - Justin's Journey: From South Africa to Social Entrepreneurship 10:00 - The Role of National Service in Building Community 16:07 - The Impact of Military Service on Entrepreneurial Mindset 22:07 - The Plastic Problem in the Beauty Industry 29:50 - Introducing Junk Theory: A Sustainable Skincare Brand 39:57 - Creating a Movement: The Future of Clean Beauty 50:00 - Revolutionizing School Supplies for Kids in Need

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From Cello to Climate: Rebecca Foon's Harmonious Fight for a Sustainable World
    Sep 6 2024

    [Full Episode] Rebecca Foon, an Award-Winning Musician, A Climate Activist, and Businesswoman, shares her journey from falling in love with the cello as a child to becoming a renowned cellist and composer.

    She discusses her experiences playing with various bands, including Silver Mount Zion and Esmerine, and collaborating with artists like Leonard Cohen and Patti Smith. Rebecca also talks about her involvement in climate activism and her work with Pathway to Paris, an organization focused on creating a sustainable world by helping cities transition to 100% fossil fuel-free by 2040. She emphasizes the importance of climate action plans and the need for cities to implement ambitious strategies to reduce carbon emissions. Rebecca Foon discusses her work in climate activism, sustainable cities, and protecting the Peruvian Amazon. She emphasizes the importance of engaging with local communities and politicians, divesting from environmentally harmful industries, and making sustainable choices in daily life. Foon also highlights the power of creativity and imagination in envisioning a sustainable future. She shares her experiences with Modo Yoga and her eco-conscious retail brand, as well as her venture into visual arts with her art exhibit, Ascension. Foon encourages individuals to follow their passions, engage in collective action, and advocate for change.

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction and Childhood Love for the Cello 08:09 - Exploring Music Outside of Classical 18:59 - Collaborating with Leonard Cohen 26:01 - Founding Pathway to Paris 31:14 - Importance of Climate Action Plans 41:15 - Driving Climate Action and Sustainable Cities 49:37 - Protecting the Peruvian Amazon and Engaging in Conservation 52:54 - Modo Yoga and Eco-Conscious Retail: Integrating Passions 01:02:28 - Venturing into Visual Arts: The Power of Creativity 01:14:42 - Taking Action: Engaging, Divesting, and Making Sustainable Choices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Career Tip - "Owning Your Brand Creates Magic...!"
    Sep 2 2024

    Some people seem to have it all - a vibrant personal brand: they are magnetic, evrybody flocks around them and they have all the authority in the world? Do they? Have you ever wondered how can YOU own YOUR BRAND? Listen to Henri Arslanian, co-founder and managing partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management - a crypto fund, as he shares his career tip. Yes, you have to build your brand. But why? Listen to this short clip to get to understand his perspective.

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    More about Henri: Henri Arslanian is the co-founder and managing partner of Nine Blocks Capital Management, an institutional-grade hedge fund focused exclusively on digital assets, with a market-neutral crypto fund focused on generating alpha from inefficiencies in crypto markets using relative value, arbitrage, and quantitative strategies.

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    2 mins
  • Career Tip -Ty Heath: "You Feel it in Your Gut. "
    Aug 28 2024

    Ty Heath, LinkedIn's Director of Market Engagement and co-Founder of the B2B Institute shares a career tip about how to find your true passion.

    The longer episode (#3) can be found, it is entitled "Find Your Purpose, Grow your Tribe and Build a Memorable Brand."

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    2 mins