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-The 12 dimensions-Why most organizations are still trying to figure out phase 1-The importance of the economic underpinnings and the mindset needed to keep it going

-Why it's falling to business leaders to drive a socially conscious agenda-Why many business leaders aren't equipped to do this-Where to get started … how well read and balanced are you on social and political issues?

We work through the nuances of this complex topic, exploring- Does the size of your organization matter?- Magic Beans, determining the path you should choose- Putting on the training wheels

-The connection between the speed of information and adaptability-Tours of duty as an alternative to functional career paths-30 day challenge to get you out of your comfort zone

- Why Emotional Kevlar is becoming more critical now than ever- Shifts and core strengths to be effective in this world without being buffeted by the noisiness of the our lives- 30 day challenge to start your journey emotionally bulletproof

In episode two, we cover- Tactical: we want to believe proximity doesn’t matter, but it does- Operational: manager expectations, they matter- Structured: cultural wars, be ready- Systemic: collective consciousness, don’t underestimate it-Meta: when everyone is a nomad, what happens to the social fabric of society?

In episode one, we introduce-The six key themes that leaders and organizations will need to start tackling right away-The six hot skills that will be needed to thrive at work in 2025-Why we predict these are the most important dimensions we need to be thinking about

In Episode 3, Sean helps us to imagine a new world of agriculture as he sees it. Today, you have to be middle class or higher to be able to afford fresh nutritious produce.In this episode, you’ll hear Sean give us a well rounded perspective on this topic, including:-Is 100% automated farming operation possible?-What does local “farm-to-table” for agriculture look like?-What can you do locally

Sean reflects on his journey and shares the wisdom he wishes he’d known as a young technologist.-Purity vs “good enough” solutioning-Reluctant leader shift-Asking yourself investigative questions. What do I really want that I would endure for? What would I regret? What would make me want to do this beyond anything else? What brings me joy?-Selfish or selfless to put your own mask on first-Right answers only exist for smaller problems. Tips to get comfortable with ambiguity and complex problem solving

Sean talks us through his thought processes of a Superstar Performer to Top Notch Executive.-Adaptability learned early using an early Circle-of-Suck experience to become invaluable to the CEO-Making excel fun by gamifying meetings-What he’d tell his 20 year old self to get his attention-Cooking show hack. Tips on how to maximize your energy

We explore Crisis Leadership as it relates to you as an individual leader of yourself and others:-Great planning and having a playbook is useless unless the individual leader “opts in”-4 things you can do as a leader in any crisis (MVCL – Minimally Viable Crisis Leadership)-What can you do to prepare/inoculate against the next crisis?

1. Uncover why Fabulous leaders are so important for what the world is facing right now2. Discuss our expertise working with Fabulous leaders to reinvent the world focusing on the intersection of profit, people and the planet3. Share why this is so critical right now as the world is getting hotter, flatter and more crowded.

In this episode, you’ll hear*The impact of the exception of the Thirteenth Amendment*The genesis of slavery*What -13 is doing to reinvent the world to give those who have done their prison time a chance to be happy and successful

In this new special series of the Be Fabulous Podcast, we are asking ourselves and our listeners to “ Imagine a Reinvented World” guided by our Fabulous special guest and big thinker: Sean Beard. In Episode 1, Sean helps us to conceptualize a world without garbage? Is that even possible or just a utopian ideal?

Will takes us through the obstacles and what it feels like to navigate that circle-of-suck, when the Awesome Manager programmatic trader is promoted to a ‘Top Notch Executive’. On the one hand it feels great to be promoted, but now success looks like more than being good!1. How the patterns of success now seem so amorphous and mushy?2. The self doubt that can creep in. “I’m not sure what I should be doing”3. How to get comfortable with fewer higher level expectations from the C-Suite ?4. Big lessons learned that would help those stuck in the Top Notch Executive circle-of-suck!See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous

Will takes us through the obstacles and what it feels like to navigate that circle-of-suck, when the Superstar Performer programmatic trader is promoted to ‘Awesome Manager’. On the one hand it feels great to be promoted, but now success looks like more than being good!1. How the patterns of success shift once you become a manager of people?2. What he perceived as doing a great job at the Awesome Manager stage?3. How did the company’s perception of his performance expectations shift?4. Big lessons learned that would help those stuck in the Awesome Manager circle-of-suck!See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

Will takes us through the thought processes of talented young professionals who get into the world of programmatic trading on their journey to being Superstar Performers1. Patterns of motivations for successful traders?2. What he perceived as doing a great job at the Superstar Performer stage?3. How was success measured, by the company?4. Big lessons learned that would help Fabulous People in that place today!See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In our final episode, in the series, we turn our attention to what we can actually do to help:1. What can we do at an individual level?2. What can we do at a company or organizational level?3. What can we start doing at a societal level?See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In This EpisodeIn this episode, Vips and Francesca chat with Vicki as they explore what it was like growing up in South Africa during the apartheid years and her experiences and perspectives on race:1. The environment she grew up in in South Africa, and then elsewhere around the world.2. The beliefs that were formed on race, and how they have changed over the years.3. Talks openly on her perspectives on white privilege!See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In this episode, Vicki and Francesca chat with Vips as they explore what it was like growing up as a brown kid in London. Vips shares openly and vulnerably:1. The benefits and challenges of having a mixed race set of close friends growing up.2. Racism experienced growing up towards him personally and his mother.3. What’s it’s like to live in a mixed-family, and have a son that looks white!See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In this episode, Vips and Vicki chat with Francesca as they explore what it was like growing up as a black kid in London and Nigeria. Francesca shares openly and vulnerably:1. Daily examples of the handicap experienced having black skin.2. Francesca breaks down as she shares a heartbreaking conversation that her 3 year old grandson has with his aunt.3. We challenge her to wear her gorgeous hair “au natural”See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In our ninth episode we …1. Learn about Vicki’s background in South Africa.2. Hear about the power of making the right ‘big’ decisions through her life choices.3. Learn why she’s so passionate about Fabulous People and Organizations.See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In this episodeIn our eighth episode we take the 5-Thinking Levels and teach you how to listen for it and adapt..1. Are you speaking a different language? The “Different Languages” Metaphor.2. Hearing the thinking levels in real life day-to-day scenarios.3. Once again, Vicki sets another challenge!See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In our tenth episode in this series we…1. Learn a but about Vips’ background in London.2. Vicki pushes me on what makes me tick and why I do what I do.3. Some of the personal and work stories that have seeded the philosophy and tools behind ThinqShift.See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In our seventh episode we take the 5-Thinking Levels and apply it to real life scenarios.1. One real example of Superstar Performers, that you’ll instantly relate to.2. Another example that Top Notch Executives will be able to relate to.3. Yes, you’ve guessed it. Vicki sets another challenge!See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In our sixth episode we deep dive into what it means to be ‘strategic’ and think in levels.1. The Fabulous way to think about “being strategic”2. We’ll introduce the 5-Levels of Thinking as a tool to help you elevate your thinking.3. We’ll set the Thinking Levels challenge.See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In our fifth episode we deep dive into what it means to be a person that always Seeks Discovery.1. Why seeking Discovery makes you inherently more innovative.2. Dig into some of the ‘rookie errors’ fabulous people make as executives, managers or superstars!3. We’ll set the Seek Discovery challenge.See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In our fourth episode we deep dive into what it means to Be Dynamic. 1. Explain why Fabulous People have to be dynamic, and what it means at each career stage. 2. Show the link between the absence of being dynamic and imposter syndrome. 3. Ask you to participate in the “Am I dynamic?” challenge! We hope you enjoy it.

In our third episode we deep dive into what it means to Be Deliberate.1. Explain why Fabulous People have to Be Deliberate.2. Go deep into why it’s soooo hard.3. Rookie errors we make by not being deliberate as SuperStar Performers, Awesome Managers and Top Notch Executives.We hope you enjoy it. See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In our second episode we go into the 4Ds of Fabulous People, starting with Be Daring.1. What does it mean to “Be Daring” at different stages of your career and why it’s important to your success?2. We invite you to a “Play Safe | Be Daring” challenge.3. We share personal stories of being daring.We hope you enjoy it. See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!

In our first episode we set the scene for the whole series.1. What does it mean to be ‘Fabulous’2. What are the Fabulous Person Non Negotiables3. Make you ask yourself if you are truly fabulous.Hope you enjoy it. See you next week and in the meantime, Be Fabulous!