InYourElement

What does it mean to be a person? Should we grant personhood to Robots? What might happen if we do?As we catapult ourselves into 2021 and beyond, we're standing amidst developments in AI and Robotics that are taking place at break-neck speed. As ethical, moral, and philosophical work lags behind - Joshua K. Smith is asking tough questions about how we should live with, and treat Robots.In this one, we talk about:What it means to be a personWhy it might be a good idea to grant legal personhood to a RobotUnderstanding how humans might treat Robots, with or without legal protectionsAn ideal futureFind Joshua:Website: https://www.joshuaksmith.org"Robotic Persons: Our future with Social Robots": https://www.amazon.com/Robotic-Persons-Future-Social-Robots/dp/1664219749/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jksmith8806

The last in a short series of reflective solo essays. Interviews are back next week. Time is the one thing we can all spend, yet never get back. Each one of us is given around 640,000 hours to lead the live we choose to live, starting with 24 of those each and every day.  How are you going to choose to spend that time?

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW3riEz9kDw . This year alone - amidst a global pandemic, recession, and immense geo-political instability, the world has seen change at an alarming pace. As 2020 wraps up, this short spoken essay serves as tribute to the 423m tall lump of limestone which has been through it all, and never seems to change. Gibraltar.

What does it mean to be in your element? Whatever it means to you, I hope you're able to find it. I'll be here along with you to try and figure it out.

On average, we spend half of our waking day at work. Taking such a large part of our lives, it's no secret that your happinness and success at work can bleed over into many other aspects of life.Today, I have a conversation with Terry B. McDougall, an executive career coach who's used her 30+ years of experience in Corporate America to uncover exactly what it takes to "Win the game of work".In this episode, we cover: The importance of empathy and building relationships to overcoming issues  The understated value of authenticity, vulnerability, and “showing up as you are” in the workplace How “perception is reality”, and the impact of personal beliefs on any situation Why “stepping into the game” and learning how to influence can give you an edge Find TerryWebsite: https://www.terrybmcdougall.comWinning the game of work: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Game-Work-Happiness-Success-ebook/dp/B087115W6C Checkout Terry's Podcast - "Marketing Mambo": http://marketingmambo.net 

Without realising it, you could actually be learning incredibly valuable life skills through games.For many, games have, and continue to, play a large part in the process of growing up - creating good times with friends, and memories which stick around longer than even the dustiest Playstations lurking under your bed.In this one, I speak with video game expert Vanessa Haddad on: Using games to induce flow, focus, and motivation - contrary to popular belief How everything from “serious games” to “Cookie Clicker” can help people explore difficult topics and develop profound insights Vanessa's techniques for encouraging bonding and engagement in classrooms using games like “Unfair Mario” Assassin's Creed's ability to teach some students more about history than most teachers Find Vanessa Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanessalhaddad LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessalhaddad/ 

In this conversation, I share a coffee with John Florey, the president of SAMA Labs, a digital marketing agency based in Boca Raton, with experiencing managing a portfolio worth over £50M in ad spend. In this episdode, we talk about: How the social media landscape has changed in the last few years The prevalence of new platforms like TikTok and Clubhouse Using your 'true voice' to help build a great brand Brands which tell stories, evoke feelings, and connect with us The future of social media John's Book Recommendations: Think and Grow Rich: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30186948-think-and-grow-rich  Find John: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jflorey/   SAMA Labs  https://www.sama-labs.com  https://www.facebook.com/SAMALABSFL/   If you're interested in learning more about marketing and building brands, keep an eye out for John's upcoming podcast.

Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and other Distributed-Ledger Technologies are making headlines once again for their incredible surge in adoption, and value over the past few weeks and months. In this episode, we sit down with Keno Budde, a core developer at SushiSwap, to try and understand: The recent hype in Crypto  How to make amazing tea What a decentralized exchange is, and how it differs from centralized exchanges What the heck an NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is Exciting prospects around its future adoption and utility If you're curious about what the latest hype is all about, or what an NFT is, this one is for you. Find Keno: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenobudde/  SushiSWAP: https://sushi.com  Strudel Finance: https://strudel.finance 

That feeling of being completely absorbed by an activity - where time stands still and brings the most difficult tasks to its knees - sometimes called flow - is a key part of being in your element.  According to Sophia Zafar, we can find many more of these moments through silence, gratitude, and intention-setting.  In this conversation, we take a dive into Sophia's story from transformational change leader to entrepreneur and life coach, diving into a variety of topics: The importance of grattitude, and setting firm intentions for achieving big goals Letting go of control and working with life's seasons and cycles How silence can lead to better emotional control, flow, and joy Being open to the wisdom behind certain emotions in order to grow If you're interested in working with Sophia and would like to connect, you can find her on LinkedIn, or her website. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sobiazafar/  https://sobiazafar.com.au 

Ever wondered what it takes to compete in CrossFit, Iron Mans and then help others to achieve similar featss? Trevor Rocca hasn't, because he's done it.  In this episode, we unpack Trevor's story, learning from his top insights on living a fulfilled, wholesome life, and dive into the psychology of peak performance. You can find out more about Trevor, Gibraltar's top lifestyle coach and trainer on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-rocca-016216173/?originalSubdomain=gi .

Doing anything worthwhile typically invovles discomfort and fear. Our relationship to fear can often time determine how far we're able to push ourselves, and can sometimes be the secret to exceptional performance in the arts, sports, and business. In this episode, we sit down with Keith Blakemore-Noble, the UK's #1 Fear strategist. Keith is a renowned anti-fear coach, using practices such as NLP and Hypnosis to help 'reprogram' the minds of over 5000 people to break free from their phobias. You can find out more about Keith's work at https://keithblakemorenoble.com. 

Energy - the elusive force that we spend entire lifetimes seeking, renewing, and spending. This is a short spoken piece on energy, and letting go.

On this first episode of the InYourElement Podcast, we have a conversation with Stewart Harrison, a local teacher, ambassador for the development of digital skills, mentor, and a friend. We explore the journey that Stewart is on to bring digital skills to the community at large, narrowing the digital skills gap, raising awareness for the importance of Cyber Security, and putting Gibraltar on the map.

Every man has a decision to make. To reach out for the greatness set before them. The only thing it will cost you, is everything.Which decision will you make?Follow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

What if... life could be so much more.What do I mean? Get in touch on Instagram, or email me aaron@inyourelement.fm.Follow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

It's been a while. InYourElement is being reinvented, thanks for your patience.In this one, I am sharing some of the inner dialogue which would play in my mind over the last few years. I share what I speak to myself."Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!" - Red Queen, Alice in WonderlandEver feel like you're stuck? Running in the same place?Want to find out more about purpose? Get in touch!Follow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

In a left-brain dominant society, we're quick to see the value of IQ - but - developing your EQ, can hold the keys to becoming the best leader, entrepreneur, and engineer you can be.In this conversation, Noble Gibbens drops some wisdom around the superpower that is EQ - and how you can develop more of it in your own life.We touch on:What EQ, emotional health & emotional fitness actually mean.The one emotional skill that is holding back most executives from becoming world-class leaders.How to develop your own 'emotional fitness' program, and grow your emotional capacity to process intense emotions.Books, Apps & Resources we mentionMood Meter (App that Noble uses to track his emotions): https://moodmeterapp.comThe Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der KolkDare to Lead - Brené BrownFind NobleEQ Gangster (Previously EQ For Entrepreneurs):Website: https://www.eqgangster.comPodcast: https://www.eqgangster.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoblegibbens/Follow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

Some people have the misfortune of going through extreme hardship, pain, and suffering in life. It becomes so easily to develop a victim mentality and throw in the towel. Few have the courage to use that suffering and become a version of themselves that was stronger than they've ever been.When Barke started sharing her story, I took a back seat, and just listened.The story that followed was one of incredible hardship, abuse, harassment, and a journey to find immense courage, leadership, and purpose. Barke truly is an inspiration, and a leader.Find BarkeBarke Be Your Own Hero (Website): https://www.barkebeyourownhero.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulpurposeleaders/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarkeKamussFollow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

In this one, Jocelyn Brady - Brain Coach from Portland, Oregon shows us how we can mix neuroscience with storytelling and humour to captivate the hearts and minds of those we want to influence.We cover:How Jocelyn helped Skype to give away their own couchWhy you're ‘running on the hamster wheel', and some practical techniques for instilling awarenessTools and strategies to avoid burnout, and rebalanceFind JocelynTiny Tips & More (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQAm7AlSKTAyZI83f5XxaQ/Scribe Story Studios: https://www.scribestorystudios.comJoceln Brady (Website): https://jocelynbrady.squarespace.comFollow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

What did you previously think you were incapable of? How about completing a marathon without sight? In your sixties? It turns out, if you're like Gail, you don't need eyes to see.Gail Hamilton is no stranger to challenge and adversity, having lost her sight at the age of eleven, due to medical complications - but that doesn't seem to phase her. Gail lives a fulfilling, adventerous, challenging, and peaceful life - and in this conversation, she shares some of the wisdom she's gathered over the course of her life.In this episode, we touch on:Using 'internal vision' to see, even without eyes.How to cope with imperfections in life.Why everyone deserves to be held at the same level of expectation, regardless of ability or background.Find GailInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soaring.into.greatness/Soaring Into Greatness (Website): https://soaringintogreatness.comSoaring Into Greatness (Book): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soaring-into-Greatness-Womans-Vision/dp/1500994324Follow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

Frustration and not feeling good enough are no strangers to many of us Type-A go-getters. For a lot of people, this constant pressure often does lead to success, but with a cost.In this episode, Kyran shares his struggles - having gone from International Boxer, to couch-surfer, in-debt, and battling an eating disorder. He now uses this experience to help others achieve what he calls Total Mental Performance. Cliffnotes:Your 'personal boardroom' can help keep you accountable, and advise you amidst many of life's trials.The same thinking that got you to the top, won't keep you there - or even go further.You can engineer your lifestyle to achieve total mental performance through a three phase framework.Giving yourself permission for ‘structured rest' will keep you consistently able to gear up for the next sprint.Resource & LinksTotal Mental Performance: https://totalmentalperformance.comJordan Peterson's Self-Authoring Programme: https://www.selfauthoring.comFind KyranTMP (Site): https://totalmentalperformance.comTMP (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/totalmentalperformance/Kyran O'Neill (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/kyranluisoneill/Follow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

Whether you're pitching your next startup, or trying to score some extra points with the barista - telling a good story can supercharge your ability to connect with others.Bryce Conlan, founder of Narrative Advantage, doesn't sell products. He sells stories, and more specifically, helps other companies and brands sell stories too.In this one, we cover how The active role listeners play in storytellingHumans are biologically primed to decode information through storiesThe three kinds of stories that you need to know to define yourself, your business, and build great teamsChanging the story you tell yourself can change youFind BryceNarrative Advantage & (The four 'awakward' conversations guide): https://www.narrativeadvantage.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conlanbryceFollow InYourElementGet in touch & be on the show: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

From entrepreneurs making a mark to elite athletes and genius creatives, everyone has a story to tell. This Podcast uncovers those very stories, along with the insights that can help you find your element.

If you want to build a great product, a large audience, and a big heart, build empathy.Arvid Kahl, prominent voice in the Indie Hacker community, and one of the kindest people I've interviewed to date, grew his own startup to $55k/month in revenue, and then sold this to live a life on his own terms.This was a fascinating episode, where we uncovered how Arvid:Built a SaaS company from the ground up to earn 55k a month, and then sell this off for a life changing amount of money.Wrote his last book with the help of 500+ people, ensuring it was a smashing success on day one.Went from 400 to 20k+ followers by “going where the stuff already happens”, and being more empathetic.Find ArvidTwitter: https://twitter.com/arvidkahl'The Bootstrapped Founder': https://thebootstrappedfounder.com'The Embedded Entrepreneur': https://embeddedentrepreneur.com'Zero to Sold': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zero-Sold-Start-Bootstrapped-Business-ebook/dp/B08BWZS8VNFollow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

Passion has the power to change things. Because it changes you.This week's episode is a short spoken word on the very thing that drives each of our biggest decisions, achievements, and adventures in life - passion.-----Follow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

Relationships make the world go round.We're social creatures, and we thrive off of connection, it's an essential part of being. We were made to connect. While some day you will fade away, your legacy will continue to live on in the memory of others. That is the quickest path to immortality.So what do you want that memory to be? -----Follow InYourElementWebsite: https://www.inyourelement.fmPreviews on Instagram: @inyourelement.fm

Stories make the world go round. They are a part of everything we do. Stories have the power to invoke feelings - a sense of mystery, inspiration, awe, suspense, joy, fear, and sadness. Choose your words, tell good stories, and listen with your whole being - do these three things, and you can instill a sense of presence that captivates those around you. 

Check out Part 2 of our conversation!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DCayuIGJTgcLOPjAh2ccg?si=ft_bkygpTTWYP8JshJ-6HgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/bonus-episode-i-am-my-element-ft-aaron-baw-host-inyourelement/id1558841578?i=1000520272312In this one, we have a laugh with self-proclaimed "lord amongst men", king of Aussie banter, Mitch Kelly, host of the "Life's a Mitch" Podcast - quickly topping the charts as one of the most popular Podcasts in Australia.This is part one of a two part conversation with Mitch. In Part 2, Mitch interviews me, where we uncover some of my own story, favourite childhood games, deepest fears, and laugh a whole lot more.Interested in Part 2? Stay tuned on Mitch's Podcast.Find MitchPodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/lifes-a-mitch-podcast/id1558841578Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bkXh5PV4KzcF4ZLzDazP9?si=BcV950H_TKG7bSVmGi_beQ&nd=1SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mitch-kelly-7SocialsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifesamitchpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesamitch_podcast/

Jarie believes that all creative work follows some kind of framework. You just might not be able to define it. Understanding how you can apply constraints and frameworks to creative work can make all the difference.Jarie is a self-proclaimed 'Engineer by training, and entrepreneur by nature'. With over two decades of experience in startups and Integrated Circuit design, Jarie has an incredible story to share.In this episode, we uncover Jarie's incredible story as a serial entrepreneur, and learn:Why constraints can supercharge the creative process The similarities between storytelling and engineeringLessons learned as a serial entrepreneurFind JarieThe Entrepreneur Ethos (Podcast): https://theentrepreneurethos.comThe Daily MBA: https://www.thedailymba.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedailymba

How would you react if you jumped into a Lyft ride with Demi Lovato? Bianca has seen and done it all. With extensive experience in Digital Marketing, she shares some of her learnings about Social Media, and what it means to live well (hint: you should probably buy a Peloton).Find BiancaPlease Don't Kick Me Out Podcast: https://pleasedontkickmeout.comSocials: https://linktr.ee/pleasedontkickmeoutBianca get's 'Lyfted' by Demi Lovato: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rifMGMPAAHM