Art Of Meaningful Work

Eugene Kirpichov is the founder and CEO of Work On Climate - action oriented community for people serious about climate work. The organization attracts over 10,000 active users, from software engineers and data scientists to founders and investors. You can learn more about the organization here: https://workonclimate.org/   Eugene quit his job at Google as a Machine Learning Software Engineer in order to fully dedicate his time to this organization. His aim is to make climate work mainstream, and in this episode, you will hear:    How Eugene is approaching building a fast-growing organization as a first-time CEO. How Work On Climate uses operating principles to run effective meetings, and coordinate a large group of volunteers working remotely. When to quit work for the day, so that you can retain high effectiveness in your leadership and decision making.    You will also hear us talk about what inspired Eugene to leave Google, how he goes about attracting people to his cause, as well as how he rests and recovers from high-intensity work.   Enjoy!   —   Hello, I'm Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.

Mike Winterfield is the founder and managing partner of Active Impact Investments - a venture capital investment firm focused on early-stage climate tech startups. You can find them here: https://www.activeimpactinvestments.com/   In this episode, you will learn:   The 5 criteria Mike and his team at Impact investments use to select who they are going to invest in. Mike's journey from a recruiter to sales executive to a founder of a venture capital fund. How to use business and specifically venture capital as a way to scale positive impact.   You will also hear us talk about the greater questions — what is enough? What inspired him to take up this career despite the comfort and financial rewards of staying in an executive position.   We also talk about what he's teaching his kids about preparing for the future.   Enjoy!   — Hello, I'm Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors.   The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change.   Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.

Kelly Peters is the founding/former CEO of BEworks  - a behavioural economics think tank she co-founded with Dan Ariely. You can find her at: https://www.kellypeters.com/ If you ever wondered how to use objective, scientific thinking to make better decisions, you'll love this conversation.   In this episode, you will learn: How to make better decisions with scientific thinking. How to rethink failure. How to predict the future and deal with uncertainty. How to create an innovative culture in your organization.   As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I'm Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.

Some know her as SEO mom, others as a venture capital leader, executive advisor, CEO coach, board member - or a force of nature. Gillian Muessig is all of those things and more. She is now building a $100 Million venture fund to invest in gender-diversified founder teams, and start a revolution in venture capital. In this episode, you will learn: While age is a factor, it doesn't stop innovative and driven leaders from making an impact. Obstacles women have to overcome as founders and startup leaders. How to approach making a systemic change to venture capital. How to create a lasting legacy in business, and what it took to get there. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I'm Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.

Long-time executive leader, community leader, and entrepreneur - as well as bouncer, initial attack firefigther and someone who climbed Mt. Everest... Steve Whittington is a force of change.   In this episode, you will learn: What is the mindset of an innovative leader. How to enrol employees, boards, and stakeholders in your vision. How to handle setbacks and overcome hesitation. Doing business the third way - thinking about business beyond profits. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I'm Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.

Dr. Kara Mitchelmore is called in when big changes have to happen and have to happen quickly. She is a three-time CEO with an extraordinary track record and holds a doctorate in change management. You will learn: How to successfully lead change initiatives. How to enrol your board. How to communicate clearly and authentically. How to create a culture that embraces experimentation and celebrates "failure". As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I'm Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.

The world is in a constant state of change and uncertainty. How you choose to look at that reality makes all the difference in your leadership. Jacob Malthouse is a VP of Commercialization at Foresight (Cleantech accelerator in Canada), and the founder of the .eco domain.  In this show, we discuss: How to accept and embrace chaos and uncertainty. How to achieve a 100% success rate by reframing risk and failure. How to win against much larger and better-funded competitors. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I'm Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.

Jim Hemerling is a managing director at Boston Consulting Group and recently published Beyond Great: Nine Strategies for Thriving in an Era of Social Tension, Economic Nationalism, and Technological Revolution. In this show, we discuss: How to adapt to an environment of constant change and disruption. How to lead in ambiguity, tension, and paradox. What kind of qualities are top performers looking for in their leaders. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.   — Hello, I'm Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I work with innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.

In this show, you'll hear a conversation with Jacob Malthouse - VP of Commercialization at Foresight, and the founder of the .eco domain. You'll learn: Why discomfort is important for innovative leadership. Why you should embrace and expect chaos and uncertainty. Dealing with resistance to change. How to think about climate change as a leader. I really enjoyed the conversation, and think we could have kept going for a while. I hope you'll find some valuable insights as well. — Hello, I'm Ernest. I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders. The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail.

In this Innovative Leaders conversation with Terry Rock - the CEO of Platform Calgary - you will learn: How to create guiding principles for your organization. How to enrol people in change How to create a culture of ownership and agency How to stay grounded as an innovative leader I loved this conversation and took away a few pages of notes. I think you'll really enjoy it as well.  — Hello, I'm Ernest. My mission is to help innovative leaders accelerate positive change.  The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change Some clients have called me “the CEO whisperer” because of the deep level of trust, challenge, and support in our work. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or explore our executive coaching and strategy work.

In this Innovative Leaders conversation with Lindsey Fair - the AVP of SAIT - you will learn: How to approach change leadership How to build trust with a new team How and why to create positive stress in your team How to build a manifesto for your organization The downside of innovative leadership It's one of my favourite interviews so far, and I hope you'll find it valuable as well. — Hello, I'm Ernest. My mission is to help innovative leaders accelerate positive change.  The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change Some clients have called me “the CEO whisperer” because of the deep level of trust, challenge, and support in our work. We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.  Sounds interesting? Connect with me on LinkedIn, or explore our executive coaching work.  

In this Innovative Leader conversation with Steven Fitzgerald - the founder and president of Habanero Group - you will learn: * How to build a strengths-based organizational culture * Innovative approach to work/life balance * How to attract top talent, and eliminate hiring bias * Creating cultural artifacts * How a serious accident helped Steven mature as a leader   -- You can find Habanero at: https://www.habaneroconsulting.com/ You can connect with me on LinkedIn, and head over to the website to explore our executive coaching work.  

How I found my meaningful work, and why this show is evolving from Art Of Meaningful Work to Leaders Of Change. As the show has evolved over the years, with a new name I invite you to join us at the intersection of innovation, technology and leadership - with the purpose of building toward a more sustainable, equitable, and inspiring future.

[Part 5 of 5] In this episode, you’ll hear about the 5 pillars of personal and professional reinvention - what it means, what it costs, and what it takes to create a massive work, life, and career change. The topics we cover include: Reinvention is not an elegant process Reinvention has a price Wherever you go, there you are Commitment to change is a daily practice You are not going to live forever  The gift of reinvention is possibility --   Connect with me:   Website: https://ernestbarbaric.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestbarbaric/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebarbaric/  

[Part 4 of 5] How we deal with uncertainty defines the kind of impact we'll have throughout our life. Reframing uncertainty from something that induces anxiety and fear, into something that's exciting and easy will allow you to handle anything that comes your way - in your personal life, in your professional life, as a leader, or as a team. Some quick highlights from this episode: * How planning, strategy, and analysis don't "solve" uncertainty. * How to shift your mindset from chasing after goals to using an internal compass. * How the practice of surrender creates ease and flow in your work. --   Connect with me:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestbarbaric/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebarbaric/  

[Part 3 of 5] The journey of reinvention is not an elegant one. In this episode, you'll hear about some strange experiments with psychics and psychedelics I've done in the last 3 years. Some quick highlights from this episode: * How I learned to trust my gut from a psychic. * How an ayahuasca ceremony informed my executive coaching work. * How to lead with logic AND intuition. --   Connect with me:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestbarbaric/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebarbaric/  

[Part 2 of 5] What can you do now to plant the seeds for future opportunities and career pivots. In this episode, we touch on a talk by Steve Jobs and how "making dots" intentionally is the best way to create the scaffolding for your future career and business possibilities.   Some quick highlights from this episode:   * What can you do now to set yourself up for a future career pivot. * How LSD, yoga teachers, and calligraphy influenced Apple. * How to use your interests and passions to create future business opportunities. * You have 30,000 days of life to live. What will you do with your time? * Growth happens at the edge of our comfort zone. * Bring awareness and intentionality to your activities now, to create a better future later.   In the show, we talked about the mental tool I developed that lets you make better decisions. It's a three-part video course, and it's available for free at https://ernestbarbaric.com/os/   --   Connect with me:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestbarbaric/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebarbaric/   --   Leave a question or comment for the show: ArtOfMeaningfulWork.com

[Part 1 of 5] What triggers someone to start making meaningful and sustainable change in their life and work? In this episode, we'll explore stories from leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives who arrived at a point where everything changed, and then made a work, life, and career pivot.   Some quick highlights from this episode:   * Most of the success stories we hear glance over the hard parts. * There are more leaders going through a pivot than you think. * What does it take to start asking the bigger questions of purpose? * What kind of impact do you want to make. * What does making a pivot look like while it's happening. * 3 ways we react to experiencing The Moment Of Truth   In the show, we talked about the mental tool I developed that lets you make better decisions. It's a three-part video course, and it's available for free at https://ernestbarbaric.com/os/   --   Connect with me:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestbarbaric/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebarbaric/   --   Leave a question or comment for the show: ArtOfMeaningfulWork.com

From finding your "rat people" to navigating change in your life and career - this interview with entrepreneur and writer Paul Jarvis is one of my highlights for this year. Paul has launched numerous projects including ChimpEssentials (a training program for MailChimp), CreativeClass (a business academy for freelancers), and Fathom (a free alternative to Google Analytics). His work has been featured in Fast Company, Wired, Forbes, Vice and many many more publications. He is one of my favourite people to connect with, and I think you'll hear a LOT of insights from our conversation, including:    * What does it mean to have "enough" * How to redefine success on your own terms * Why growth isn't always a good idea * How to balance business and mindfulness * Navigating career and entrepreneurship change * How to find your tribe (rat people)   Enjoy!   --   Connect with Paul:   Website: https://pjrvs.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjrvs Amazon link to the book: https://www.amazon.ca/Company-One-Staying-Small-Business/dp/1328972356/   --   Connect with me:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestbarbaric/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebarbaric/   --   Leave a question or comment for the show: ArtOfMeaningfulWork.com  

In this episode, you'll hear from one of the most interesting people I ever met, Tony McGrath (CEO of Theatre Junction Grand in Calgary). This man has been to hell and back - he's built businesses, lived what everyone would identify as an extremely successful life, drove the nice cars, had the nice houses, traveled the world, and then came to a crossroads where everything came crashing down.   Today, he is healthy, happy, and doing work that matters.   You'll hear us talk about:   * What does "Success" really mean * What makes an entrepreneur * How do you come back from crushing defeat * Importance of spirituality in business * What is resilience, and how to build it   Amazing interview for any leader, CEO, and entrepreneur to hear.   --   Connect with Tony:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcgrath/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonymcgrathyyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechAdjustment   --   Connect with me:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestbarbaric/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebarbaric/   --   Leave a question or comment for the show: ArtOfMeaningfulWork.com  

Having an internal locus of control can change the trajectory of your day, your career, and your life to a significant degree. From reactive and uncertain to in-control and confident.   Your locus of control is somewhere on the spectrum between external (things happen to me) and internal (I make things happen).   Internal locus of control is realizing that you have choice, and then exercising the power to choose in any given moment.    Cultivating an internal locus of control is a process that requires time and practice until it becomes a habit, and eventually integrates into your personality.   In this episode, we'll explore five ways to build an internal locus of control.   --   Resources:   1) Top Executive Locus of Control and Its Relationship to Strategy-Making, Structure, and Environment   2) Develop An Internal Locus of Control   3) A Study on Locus of Control and its Impact on Employees’ Performance   4) Culture and Entrepreneurial Potential - A 9 Country Study of Locus Of Control And Innovativeness   --   Connect with me:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestbarbaric/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebarbaric/   --   Leave a question or comment for the show: ArtOfMeaningfulWork.com  

Sometimes we forget what’s really important and our priorities get out of sync. The way we spend our time doesn’t align with our values or the impact we hope to make. This exercise will help you create clarity and offer some new insights into decisions you may not have considered.   To leave a message for the podcast (your insights from this exercise, or a question you may have), please go to http://artofmeaningfulwork.com  

In this season we'll talk about how to design your personal operating system, how to make smarter and better decisions, what happens after you reach all your goals, what does it mean to be authentic, how to prioritize things, and how to find our way to meaningful work. Let's catch up with some updates and a preview for the new season of Art Of Meaningful Work.    

What’s next? It’s a question that many of us are asking. Trying to figure out the next career move, the next stage of your life. And we don’t want to make a move in the wrong direction. So, sometimes we get stuck, and other times it’s much more than that. For this show, I connected with Shawn Askinosie - the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, and author of "Meaningful Work". In this conversation you are going to learn: How to deal with uncertainty How to discover your calling or vocation How to get unstuck if you don't know where to go next Enjoy! Leave a review: http://ernestbarbaric.com/itunes/ -- Connect with me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

In this episode you’ll learn three simple insights that will help you take control of your time, get more out of your waking hours, and do more meaningful work - in this year.   1) Learn to embrace your imperfections - they are what sets you apart from everyone else.   2) Prototype your way forward - rather than setting big goals for yourself and your business, and arrive dissapointed... make small tests and prototype instead. You'll enjoy the journey and arrive at a better destination.   3) Rocks. Pebbles. Sand - make time for the things that matter before your calendar gets filled up with meaningless and unproductive tasks. Book time off for family, unplugging, spending time in nature, working on your book, whatever. Make sure that 12 months from now you are not regretting how you spent your time.   -- Links: Gifts Of Imperfection - Brene Brown: http://amzn.to/2CxMNGM Designing Your Life - Bill Burnett: http://amzn.to/2CwSogE Leave a podcast review: http://ernestbarbaric.com/itunes/ Connect with me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

How disconnecting from social media, TV, news, and digital devices can help you become more productive, creative, and happy. You'll hear from four professionals and entrepreneurs about their experience with digital detox, and how the impact it had on their habits and behaviors.   -- Links: Article: http://ernestbarbaric.com/digital-detox-creative-productive-happy/ My TEDx talk on phone addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEuUR3eV6Y Leave a review: http://ernestbarbaric.com/itunes/ -- Connect with me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

What would it be like to go for a week without watching any TV, taking in any news, and being completely off social media? A month ago, I gave myself that challenge. It made me a happier, more productive, more creative, and more energetic version of myself. Here is what I learned.   -- Notes: Article: http://ernestbarbaric.com/week-without-digital/ My TEDx talk on phone addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEuUR3eV6Y Negativity bias in news: http://bigthink.com/in-their-own-words/why-we-love-bad-news-understanding-negativity-bias How social media creates anxiety: http://metro.co.uk/2016/11/11/social-media-anxiety-is-a-real-thing-and-heres-what-its-like-to-have-it-6248947/ Leave a review: http://ernestbarbaric.com/itunes/ -- Connect with me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

Industries will fold. Businesses will get more lean and agile. Economies will have to bend to the forces of innovation and necessity. You and I will have to make a decision. Try to prevent change, or embrace it and thrive. This show dissects the 5 vital traits of adaptable professionals with long, productive and meaningful careers. -- Notes: Article: http://ernestbarbaric.com/futureproof/ MindTools Values Exercise: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_85.htm Why You Should Start a Passion Project: http://ernestbarbaric.com/passion-project-now-time-start-one/ How Leaders Become Self-aware: https://hbr.org/2012/07/how-leaders-become-self-aware Leave a review: http://ernestbarbaric.com/itunes/ -- Connect with me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

  Since 2012, I have been researching meaningful work. This investigation led me to interview over a hundred entrepreneurs, professionals, authors, and regular folks like you and me — about legacy, life, joy, and fulfilling work. This is the first set of findings from that original research. Meaningful work exists at the intersection of Values, Talent, and Service. -- Notes: Article: http://ernestbarbaric.com/meaningful-work/ MindTools Values Exercise: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_85.htm StrengthsFinder Test: https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/ DISC Test: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/disc/ Meaningfulness Research: https://www.fastcompany.com/3032126/how-to-find-meaning-during-your-pursuit-of-happiness-at-work Music by Little Glass Men: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/ -- Connect with me on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric          

On average, we check our phones every 5 minutes. It’s become a compulsive behaviour for many smartphone owners, and I believe it’s affecting the quality of our work. In some cases, this behaviour may even cause anxiety or depression. In this episode, we look at WHY we get addicted to our phones, and HOW to break that addiction, so we can do more work that matters.   This episode is based on my TEDx talk on digital addiction.   Show Notes:   My TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEuUR3eV6Y Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric Leave a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-meaningful-work/id1095068735 Music by Little Glass Men: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Little_Glass_Men/ (CC BY 4.0)

As I record this, I am in the middle of building the first podcast conference in Western Canada. We are 70 days away from the event and I have no idea how it’s going to turn out. But for the first time in years, I feel EXCITED, and I can not wait to wake up and get to work. Here is how I accidentally launched a podcast conference, and the unexpected lessons it taught me.   --    Read the full article here: http://ernestbarbaric.com/5-life-changing-lessons-launching-podcast-conference/ 5 Books to read before starting your next project: http://ernestbarbaric.com/5-books-for-side-projects/  Podcast Conference: http://podsummit.com/ Get in touch with me: http://ernestbarbaric.com/    

What did I learn by interviewing dozens of entrepreneurs, authors, thinkers, and creators in 2016? Throughout these conversations, there were three common threads that stood out. Listen to some of my favorite clips from previous guests as we cover:   Start Now - Some of us tend to overanalyze and procrastinate. It stops us from starting and finishing projects. The antidote? Start now, and start small. It helps create momentum, and alleviates the fear of failure, and the never-ending pursuit of perfection that stops us from doing our work.   Trust Your Gut - Success happens at the intersection of opportunity, the skills to take advantage of that opportunity, and trusting your instincts. Trusting your gut is trusting the collection of all your subconscious experiences collected over a lifetime. We repress this internal guidance system, and second-guess ourselves leading to poor choices and regret.   One At A Time - Most of us are impatient. We want to reach success faster, sometimes without the patience required to pay our dues and work through the required process. We want to have the overnight success story, without doing the hard part of facing failure and persevering through the “through of sorrow”. Success is built one connection at a time, one step at a time, one day at a time.   I will be implementing these lessons in my work, starting now. And I hope you will find them helpful as well.   Here are my projects for 2017:   Speaker School - speaking training for entrepreneurs and professionals. We are starting with a live 2-day workshop in Calgary, Canada and then moving the curriculum online. You can check out the first website iteration at: http://speakerschool.co/   Analog Camp - 2 day wilderness retreat for entrepreneurs and professionals. No connection. No cell phones. No distractions. A hand-picked selection of 12 people will go through a program that includes meditation, yoga, TED-style workshops, and dedicated Deep Work time. We are running a beta version in Kananaskis, Canada in March. For details, check out: http://analogcamp.ca/   TEDx - I will be speaking at TEDxCanmore on January 20th. My talk will focus on distractions that prevent us from doing meaningful work, and how to break free. This ties everything together. I will document the entire TED talk preparation process on Speaker School, and the topic speaks to the core of Analog Camp. More details can be found here: http://tedxcanmore.com/tedx-canmore-speakers-2017/   ###      Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please share it with your networks or give us a review or a rating! You can always reach me at https://twitter.com/ebarbaric, or read my articles at http://ernestbarbaric.com

Productivity and life strategies writer, Darius Foroux stops by for this episode. He’s built a subscriber base of close to 20,000 people in less than a year after starting his blog. In this show you’ll learn: How to identify your strengths, and build on them, What books to read if you want to build a business, and a business mindset that will help you succeed, How to build a personal brand in one year, How to battle distractions, and do work that actually matters, How to write for magazines like Fast Company, Huffington Post, and The New York Observer. You can find Darius at: http://dariusforoux.com/ and https://twitter.com/DariusForoux You can check out the 5 to read before starting a new side project here: http://ernestbarbaric.com/5-books-for-side-projects/ ###   Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please share it with your networks or give us a review or a rating! You can always reach me at https://twitter.com/ebarbaric, or read my articles at http://ernestbarbaric.com

Wow! What an amazing interview. Nathalie Nahai is the author of Webs Of Influence, which is coming out with a second edition in April, 2017. We chatted about her transition from being a musician to becoming an author, speaking at Google and Moz, and running her own conferences — as well as what’s next for her career. You’ll hear: what do you when you feel stuck in your career, what stops people from taking action, and how to build a body of work you can be proud of. We talk about how to build trust, the difference between manipulation and persuasion, and women in business. There are too many takeaways to mention! This may be the one interview you re-listen a few times.   ###   Nathalie Nahai is a web psychologist, international speaker and consultant. Having worked with Fortune 500 companies including Unilever, Google and Harvard Business Review, she helps businesses apply scientific rigour to their website design, content marketing and products. Nathalie presents at conferences around the world on the science of online persuasion, and contributes to national publications, TV and radio on the subject. She also sits on the Social Media Week advisory board and Ogilvy Change experts’ panel. You can tweet to her @NathalieNahai and find out more at nathalienahai.com. And you can get a preview of her new book right here: http://bit.ly/NN-2    ###   Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please share it with your networks or give us a review or a rating! You can always reach me at https://twitter.com/ebarbaric, or read my articles at http://ernestbarbaric.com/.

Todd Henry wrote a few of my favourite books: Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words. In this interview, pulled from the archives of 26k, Todd shares how to approach your creative work, so that you can live a meaningful life. We touch on dealing with failure and uncertainty, importance of focus, how to use side projects to build your skills, and how to get started today. You’ll hear Todd’s story of why he started his podcast, The Accidental Creative, which led him to building a creative movement and eventually to his changing his career and becoming a writer and thought leader. You can find Todd at: http://www.toddhenry.com/ — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please share it with your networks or give us a review or a rating! You can always reach me at http://ernestbarbaric.com/ or https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

Justin had four kids, and was in the middle of a move from a metropolitan city to a small mountain town when he quit his job, and started a business. How did he do it?   In this show, I connected with a prominent maker of things, Justin Jackson just as he was getting ready to launch his new book, Jolt. Our conversation will be incredibly valuable to anyone who is considering starting a business, quitting their job, pursuing side projects, and making an independent income. You will hear: a step-by-step of how to start a business, struggles of work, life, and family balance, and how you should always jump on inspiration and not let it get away.   One of my most interesting takeaways was to look at your office (maybe a home office?), the same way an artist would look at their art studio. This is your space to create value.   You can find Justin at https://twitter.com/mijustin   His latest marketing book, Jolt (I highly recommend it) can be found at: https://justinjackson.ca/jolt/   And if you happen to be a software developer, his Marketing for Developers course has already graduated hundreds: https://devmarketing.xyz/   —   Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please share it with your networks or give us a review or a rating! You can always reach me at http://ernestbarbaric.com/ or https://twitter.com/ebarbaric

In the second “talking to millennials” series, we have Kylie Toh on the other side of the microphone. She is the founder of The Chic Geek - a non-profit organization that helps women transition into technical careers, and learn to be more comfortable in the tech community.   Kylie wanted a job that makes a difference. And she didn’t find it after university. A few jobs, and career changes later - she decided to make her passion project into her full time career. She now works with a small team of volunteers organizing events and workshops for women in tech and entrepreneurship.   She is also a millennial. A driven, passionate, young woman who is clear on her values. This interview will give you another insight into a new generation of entrepreneurs. Young people who are pursuing their passions and building their own dream jobs.   You can find Kylie at http://www.thechicgeek.ca/ or on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/kylietoh  —   I am also giving away a copy of “The Dip” by Seth Godin. I bought two copies by accident, and now someone gets to win one. It’s a book about becoming “best in the world” by quitting the wrong things at the right time, and sticking with the right things. To enter, just send me a tweet @ebarbaric - and let me know what you are up to.   What projects are you working on, a great book you read recently, or if there was something that helped you from the podcast.   You can find me at: https://twitter.com/ebarbaric   Enjoy the show!

This is the first of two interviews with millennial entrepreneurs who are building their own businesses, non-profit organizations, and eschewing a “real job” in favor of pursuing their passion.   I was curious to speak with them because their generation is a big mystery to most companies, HR personnel, managers, and marketers. Everyone wants to “figure them out”. There are even studies that compared the work ethic between baby boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. As it turns out, there are no significant differences between them. So, next time someone tells you millennials are lazy, point them to this podcast.   Today’s interview is with Martin Medina, an entrepreneurship student in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He already launched a series of YouTube channels, runs a digital agency, and a writes a business blog. We talk about “following your passion”, building a business, finding a community, and what stops people from trying.   You can find Martin at: http://martinmedina.me/   And you can get in touch with me at: hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com or on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/ebarbaric

Are you navigating your way to meaningful work? Have you thought about changing careers and pursuing something you are passionate about?   In this episode, I speak with Jared Erickson, founder of Brother Moto in Atlanta, Georgia about his journey from a hairstylist, to a freelance graphic designer, to a co-founder of a web design shop, to now a founder of a community motorcycle shop.   You will learn what it takes to build a community, how to handle stress and uncertainty, what the future of sharing economy may look like, and what "meaningful work" is to someone who transitioned careers and industries in search of fulfillment.   You can find Jared on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/alliswell, and you can find his startup Brother Moto at: http://brothermoto.com/   --   If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher radio. If you would like to get in touch with me, drop me a line at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com      

In your pocket, you have access to all of the world’s information, your friends, family and colleagues. Your phone can entertain you, give you news and celebrity gossip. It's now also a gateway to virtual reality. And all of those things are engineered to capture a slice of your attention. Every slice you give to your distractions, is a larger slice you take away from your important and meaningful work. Things that require focus and effort. The deep work. In this episode we look at the "The attentional cost of receiving a cell phone notification" study published in Journal of Experimental Psychology and how your phone may be killing your productivity. Full study text: http://www.cary-stothart.net/files/papers/Stothart-2015-The-Attentional-Cost-Of-Receiving-A-Cell-Phone-Notification.pdf -- I'd love to hear your take aways! Contact me directly at: hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com and let me know what you thought.   For more episodes, and to subscribe: http://ernestbarbaric.com/podcast/      

I'm really excited to share this interview with you!   Jay Ingram is one of the most accomplished people I ever met. He's been on radio for 12 years, hosting CBC's Quirks and Quarks - later transitioning to host The Daily Planet on The Discovery Chanel.   He's also a prolific author of 13 books, for which he won numerous literary and science awards. On top of that, he's also received 5 honorary doctorates!   Jay recently co-founded Beakerhead - a 4 day smashup (I call it a festival) of science, art, and engineering. It's an amazing, unique event that attracts people from all over the world to Calgary in Alberta, Canada.   We recorded this interview in a coffee shop in Kensington, and Jay shared his views on life, work, and passion projects. It's an amazing story of a Canadian icon.   I'd love to hear what you found the most interesting! Let me know on Twitter at @ebarbaric, or by email at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com.    

This is an unexpected episode. I have been thinking about my work, and this show in particular.   And this episode is all about making a pivot. A pivot is a point in time when you make a change in your life, and your work. A pivot usually brings about fear. Fear of change, fear of the unknown, and fear of failure.   But a pivot is necessary, since we all must adapt and evolve - to the changing environment, our growing experience, and new things we learn.    What are your thoughts? Are you facing a pivot point in your life? Are you thinking about making some changes in you work? Let me know what you are up to: hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com   Thanks, and talk to you soon!

If you find this show valuable, I would really appreciate it if you would fill out a short listener survey at: http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/ -- In this episode, we have Mike Vardy, The Productivityist, on deck. You will hear his story on how he quit his job, built a community, and became an entrepreneur. On top of that, we talk about parenting, productivity, wrestling, entrepreneurship challenges, and aeropress. If there was one episode that “had it all”, this one would be it! Enjoy! You can find Mike at: https://twitter.com/mikevardy and http://productivityist.com/start/ And you can let me know what you learned from the show at hello [at] ernestbarbaric.com    

If you find this show helpful, I would really appreciate it if you would hop over to http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/ and filled out a 60 second listener survey.   -- You often hear this advice from successful entrepreneurs: "Follow Your Passion". But what if that is not enough? In this episode we'll go over the three necessary elements of success when it comes to pursuing meaningful work: (1) Passion, (2) Competency, and (3) Market Need.   Free Black &  White Stock Photography: http://monostock.ca/ Inspired by: https://unsplash.com/ Cal Newport's 99u talk: http://99u.com/videos/22339/cal-newport-follow-your-passion-is-bad-advice Listener Survey: http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/   --         

How do you find meaningful work? How do you find The Amazing Thing that all top entrepreneurs, professionals and creatives seem to have? It's a common question that many of us struggle with.  In this episode, learn how to use a simple (but not easy) process of creating, sharing, and listening to find Your Amazing Thing. The Thing you were meant to do.   ### Links from the show ###   Connect with me on Twitter Justin Jackson Mega Maker Podcast Unsplash MonoStock 10DayMeditation    

Cory Stout is the founder of woodies.com - an online company that sells bamboo sunglasses - and is about to cross a $1 Million Dollar mark with his business. The business he built based on a "napkin idea" with a couple of his friends.   He now runs the company with his parents, while travelling the world. I caught up with the entrepreneur while he was in Brazil for the Olympic games.   Some of the books we talked about include:   - "The Obstacle Is The Way", and "Ego Is The Enemy" by Ryan Holiday - "Meet Your Happy Chemicals" by Loretta Graziano Breuning - "Four Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferris     And you can find Cory at https://woodies.com/ and myself at http://ernestbarbaric.com  Enjoy!

Learn how to get stress, anxiety and depression under control with two simple techniques.   In the final episode of the series, we go into how to stop anxiety before it gains momentum, and simple and effective long-term solution that can help you rebalance hormones while also growing your brain!   The two resources I recommend in this show are: Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Anxiety-Stop-Panic-Attacks/dp/0956596258/ and 10% Happier: https://www.amazon.com/10%25-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works--/dp/0062265431/   And please join us for a 10 Day Meditation Challenge at: 10daymeditation.com  

In this part of the series, we dig into the three root causes of stress and anxiety for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals.   Addiction - technology has found its way into our everyday life, and some of the principles behind the design and development of it - can create cocaine-like addiction.   Inputs - We now have an unlimited number of content, social, entertainment, and communication options available to us. The question is, are you able to keep up with it all, and if not - will it create stress in your life?   Fear - the root cause of most stress and anxiety. From the irrational fear of public speaking, to the endless loop of "what if" scenarios - fear can trigger your stress response and stop you dead in your tracks.   Enjoy!  

Entrepreneurs and professionals experience a high level of stress and anxiety - even more than average. This can affect your productivity, creativity, relationships, and critical thinking.  This show is the first in a series on "professional anxiety" and how to beat it. In this episode we talk about the effects stress and anxiety can have on your work.   For all the research, and an in-depth article, go to: http://ernestbarbaric.com/stress-anxiety-and-how-to-slow-down-part1/    

Most companies aim to grow as much as possible, in as short time as possible. But when is it enough? Does your business have to grow at an exponential rate forever? What kind of growth is sustainable? And what if you didn't have to grow?   In this episode, we talk about a few interesting movements - where entrepreneurs are taking back control of their companies and looking at new business strategies that don't include aggressive growth.

In this episode we follow the story of Cuban biotech innovation, the story of Basecamp and 37 Signals, as well as a personal story of the One Day Project. We’ll talk about how to use constraints as fuel to drive creativity and innovation - something that most business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs need in order to continue thriving.   And even if you don’t have any specific constraints, we’ll talk about how to design artificial ones in order to get unstuck in your work.