Podcasts about changemaking

Sponsored by: Set for LifeSet For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife_______________When physicians feel overwhelmed by a broken healthcare system, becoming a changemaker can be the key to rediscovering purpose and combating burnout. In this episode, Dr. Bradley Block sits down with Dr. Andrea Austin, an emergency medicine physician, director of healthcare modeling and simulation certification at the Naval Postgraduate School, and host of Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare. Drawing from her book, Revitalized: A Guidebook to Following Your Healing Heartline, Dr. Austin shares her journey from burnout to impactful change, including her experience using simulation training in a warzone trauma bay in Iraq. The conversation dives into what it means to be a changemaker—someone who drives change with society's good in mind—and how physicians can start small to make a big impact. From addressing patient safety issues to building coalitions, this episode offers practical strategies for physicians to reclaim agency and thrive.Three Actionable Takeaways:Start Small with Purpose – Identify one issue that frustrates you, like missing supplies in the ER, and take a small step to address it, such as raising it at a staff meeting or collaborating with a nurse to improve processes.Build Relationships for Change – Invest in relationships with colleagues and administrators through casual conversations to foster trust and create stronger coalitions for lasting change.Prioritize Personal Transformation – Dedicate 10-20% of your time to meaningful work that energizes you, like a patient safety project, to reduce burnout and fuel your changemaking efforts.About the Show:The Physician's Guide to Doctoring covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!About the Guest:Dr. Andrea Austin is an emergency medicine physician, director of healthcare modeling and simulation certification at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, and works with Southwest Healthcare. She hosts the podcast Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare and authored Revitalized: A Guidebook to Following Your Healing Heartline, which offers insights on overcoming burnout and thriving in healthcare. Her work focuses on empowering physicians to drive meaningful change through personal transformation and collective action.Website: www.andreaaustinmd.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/andreaaustinmd About the Host Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts The Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physiciansWant to be a guest?Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Today, instead of our regular episode, we wanted to share an episode from a podcast hosted by Tulaine Montgomery, the CEO of the venture philanthropy New Profit. She's also a dear friend, a We Are For Good podcast alum, and brilliant thought leader we trust and follow to lead with conviction and heart. In Say More with Tulaine Montgomery, she talks to people who are dedicated to making the world a better place, all while taking care of themselves and supporting each other. While she normally interviews changemakers, she also records solo episodes where she looks back at her previous interviews. How we can undertake challenging work as changemakers while also savoring the beauty of relationships, laughter, and joy? In this episode, Tulaine explores the joy in changemaking: why it's important and how to sustain it. Tune in.

In dieser Folge begrüßt Julius Betram den Sozialunternehmer und Systemwandler Matthias Scheffelmeier. Als Mitgründer von ChangemakerXchange unterstützt er ein globales Netzwerk von Sozialunternehmer*innen und Changemakern, die gemeinsam an Lösungen für drängende gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen arbeiten. Matthias war zuvor unter anderem Geschäftsführer von Ashoka Deutschland und setzt sich leidenschaftlich für kollaborative Ansätze im sozialen Sektor ein. Gemeinsam sprechen sie über die Kraft von Gemeinschaften, systemische Veränderungen und darüber, was es braucht, um nachhaltige, soziale Innovationen voranzutreiben. Eine inspirierende Folge für alle, die die Welt positiv mitgestalten wollen! Eine Produktion von MAKIKO* für die Viva Equality gemeinnützige UG Musik: Kendrick Lamar - Humble Gastgeber: Julius Bertram Mitarbeit: Tilman Perez

This is a re-run episode recorded in 2024 - importantly - before the 2024 Presidential Election, but its insights and lessons about ChangeMaking are still deeply relevant!What are some of the skills or insights shared by some of America's extraordinary change makers, people like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Alicia Garza or Loretta Ross? In particular, what can these people teach us about how to build larger movements for change?Anand Giridhardhas, author of Persuaders, talks us through what he discovered when he interviewed these and other American change makers. In this chat Anand shares the story behind why he came to write this book – about his own story as a bridge builder between cultures and the lessons he learnt about how people navigate change.The chat then turns to his book Persuaders – identifying lessons about how persuaders communicate, how they work across difference, and how important it is for movements to be able to think about the kind of implications that change making has on communities while they are prosecuting change with communities.This chat is all about Persuaders, but Anand has written four powerful books: India Calling, True American, Winners Take All and Persuaders. You can find out more about Anand here – https://www.anand.ly/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a re-run episode recorded in 2024 - importantly - before the 2024 Presidential Election, but its insights and lessons about ChangeMaking are still deeply relevant!What are some of the skills or insights shared by some of America's extraordinary change makers, people like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Alicia Garza or Loretta Ross? In particular, what can these people teach us about how to build larger movements for change?Anand Giridhardhas, author of Persuaders, talks us through what he discovered when he interviewed these and other American change makers. In this chat Anand shares the story behind why he came to write this book – about his own story as a bridge builder between cultures and the lessons he learnt about how people navigate change.The chat then turns to his book Persuaders – identifying lessons about how persuaders communicate, how they work across difference, and how important it is for movements to be able to think about the kind of implications that change making has on communities while they are prosecuting change with communities.This chat is all about Persuaders, but Anand has written four powerful books: India Calling, True American, Winners Take All and Persuaders. You can find out more about Anand here – https://www.anand.ly/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I spent 2 days at a Changemaker workshop facilitated by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation. It was challenging but in the most wonderful way. I had a lovely realisation when my ‘list of things I need as a changemaker' made it clear that it's all about the journey.I also found out a life changing secret about the humble sticky note!

Most international schools make it part of their mission to nurture global citizens who are in service to their community. Like all big, worthy goals, this needs lots of planning, implementation support, and accountability to determine if the school is on track.The usual questions come into play: who, what, why, etc. -- with the "how" being most prominent in our interview with LeeAnne Lavender, who helps schools with their service learning and global citizenship development efforts.LeeAnne is a consultant, coach and facilitator for international educators. She partners with schools and teachers to create learning experiences that have impact and lead to deep learning and service as action. LeeAnne is also the Service Learning Program Coordinator for the Association of International Schools in Africa. You can learn more on her website. Our Guiding Questions were, “What is service learning? What is global citizenship? What are some ways to integrate both into the culture of a school?”Here are a few of the topics covered in this episode:Digital storytelling: a powerful tool for student agency and creativityUsing the design cycle for integration Leveraging Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiationService learning as experiential learning to support life skill developmentDeep listening: connect with community membersThe intersectionality of service learning, global citizenship, and  other initiativesResources mentioned in the episode:LeeAnne's WebsiteLeeAnne on LinkedInLeeAnnes' Blog Post on students advocating for wildlife conservationThoughtbox EducationThe Disengaged TeenFuture Learning Design Podcast - episode about The Disengaged TeenZoe Weil Book & Webinar entitled “The World Becomes What We Teach”The show was recorded on January 13, 2025.Categories: School Life | Curriculum | School MissionsRemember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information or to subscribe to our newsletter!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page.Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

Kim Heinle, Executive Director of the Bayside Community Center, and Adam Osorio, the Center's Associate Director of Communications, chat about the Center's ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs in the Linda Vista community; its Linda Vista Community Garden, Bayside Co-op Garden, and Linda Vista Farmer's Market; and its myriad community outreach efforts.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 18 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us.Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.  About Mission Fed Credit UnionA community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Building a Future-Proof Career as a Changemaker with Mentor Dida Take a listen to this episode of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Mentor Dida, a changemaker, educator, and futurist dedicated to empowering individuals to create lasting impact. Mentor shares his inspiring journey from Kosovo to becoming the Global Futurist in Residence at Arizona State University's College of Global Futures, where he bridges changemakers with transformative opportunities. Why Take a Listen? Building a Future-Proof Career: Learn how to thrive in evolving fields like sustainability and innovation while making a meaningful impact. Changemaking and Collaboration: Discover the power of facilitation, collaboration, and resourcefulness in advancing impactful initiatives. Lessons in Resilience: Hear Mentor's deeply personal story of growing up in Kosovo, overcoming challenges, and turning adversity into a career in global changemaking. Navigating Career Challenges: Gain insights into balancing personal well-being, career growth, and the realities of working in social impact sectors. About Mentor Dida Mentor Dida is a changemaker, educator, and facilitator committed to creating spaces for transformative learning and action. Currently, he serves as the Global Futurist in Residence at Arizona State University's College of Global Futures, where he connects students and partners with opportunities in fields like sustainability, innovation, and societal transformation. Previously, he scaled the Spiritual Changemakers Initiative globally at Ashoka, led Youth Venture, and co-founded Changemaker Allies, a platform focused on creating transformative learning spaces. His work draws from a deeply personal connection to the power of resilience, shaped by his experiences growing up in Kosovo. Key Resources from the Episode Changemaker Allies: Explore their workshops and resources for transformative facilitation: Changemaker Allies Website Arizona State University, College of Global Futures: Learn about their innovative degrees in sustainability and societal change: ASU Global Futures Priya Parker's "The Art of Gathering": A must-read book on intentional and transformative group facilitation: The Art of Gathering Sacred Design Lab: Tools for creating meaningful and intentional spaces: Sacred Design Lab PCDN Resources Get more curated jobs, funding, and career insights in social impact by signing up for the free PCDN Weekly Impact Newsletter. Sign up here. Explore over 170+ episodes of the Social Change Career Podcast on PCDN.Global or any major podcasting platform. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share if you find the episodes meaningful.  

To learn more about macro social work (mission-driven) careers, scope of work, salary potential, job titles, industries where macro work occurs, and much more! Grab access to my free e-course at: https://macroandpaid.com/ ---Are you sitting on a changemaking idea that can change your life and the lives of others?Drop in the comments below answers to my questions:1. What is the idea you have? And who will it impact?2. Why haven't you executed on the idea?3. What is one action item step you can take this week to start working towards your goal?Happy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW....#socialwork #socialworker #socialworkers

Let's Say a Little Bit More is a three-part mini series where I will deep dive into recurring themes discussed with previous Say More guests.In our first episode, we explore how we can undertake challenging work as changemakers while also savoring the beauty of relationships, laughter, and joy.Episodes mentioned in this episode:The Art of Organizing with Marshall GanzNurturing Our Minds, Shaping Our Reality with Krista TippettWhat it Takes to Keep a Democracy Going with Debra CleaverEmbracing Our Multitudes with Jimmie BriggsWhat's Up with Higher Education in America? with Steven ColónLearn more about Tulaine at tulainemontgomery.comFollow Tulaine Montgomery on:InstagramLinkedinXSubscribe to “Say More with Tulaine Montgomery” wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As a tribute to the magnificent Andre Braugher and his alter ego Captain Holt - we are re-releasing this episode with Brooklyn 99 writers and cast recorded back in 2018.What can we learn when a Hollywood TV show gets into ChangeMaking? Comedy show Brooklyn 99 took on police racism. How did they do it in a way that people didn't turn off?We interviewed Terry Crews, Dan Good (Series Creator) and the writer of their #BlackLivesMatter episode Moo Moo Phil Jackson to find out about the politics behind the show. Listen in for the moment when Dan Goor does a magnificent Captain Holt.Vale Andre Braughter.We are on summer break and will return at the end of January 2024. For more on ChangeMakers check us out: Via our Website – https://changemakerspodcast.org; on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/ and on X/Twitter – @changemakers99 or @amandatatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Hackl and Kebler talk about games, musical avatars, and the ecological impact of generative AI.The musical group, Kiss, retires to leave the music to their avatars. Hackl shouts out Future Chicken, a game developed by Catherine Winder and Annabel Slaight. Kebler discusses the environmental impact of generative AI prompts from MIT. Hackl and Kebler segway into the Eminem Fortnite concert. Hackl interviews Irena Cronin, Co-Founder & SVP of Product at DADOS Technology. Producer Lily Snyder brings you the Dispatch from the Fringe.Show Notes:Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatarsKids Want Digital Currency And Subscriptions More Than New Games This XmasThe Game Awards trailer gets us hyped for the games of 2024Fortnite's Eminem concert teased the future of the gameA former Lucasfilm exec created this time-traveling chicken to help kids cope with climate changeMaking an image with generative AI uses as much energy as charging your phoneIrena Cronin on LinkedInWho wants to farm potatoes in the metaverse? Exploring Roblox's corporate hell-worldsSubscribe and Share:www.adweek.com/podcasts/tech-magic/Cathy Hackl on LinkedInLee Kebler on LinkedInLily Snyder on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to have a deficit perspective vs. an asset perspective? How do we move from incremental to transformational change when it comes to equity? McKnight Foundation President Tonya Allen joins guest host James Burroughs for a conversation on these topics and more – including Allen's one wish for our community.View the transcript here:https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-equity-actions-grantmaking-changemaking-mcknight-foundations-new-vision-12-1-23/

In this episode, we sit with Gil Gershoni, a leader in the world of brand design, and talk about how his journey as a dyslexia designer has led him to unlock new futures, new realities, and new ways of thinking for brands. Gil is also the founder of Dyslexic Design Thinking, an initiative that explores how the dyslexic mindset can help improve the way we think, create and relate to one another. He is the host of the Dyslexic Design Thinking podcast featuring dyslexic creators, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders.  

In this episode, we talk to Robert Fabricant about making an impact at a local and global level through service design. Robert is Co-Founder and Partner of Dalberg Design, where he brings human-centered design and innovation services to clients looking for new, creative approaches to making breakthroughs in social impact and international development. We talk to him about how his years of experience in human-centered design has shaped his perspective on how we think about relationships when designing services for communities around the world and how inclusion in service design means not only bringing communities aboard to participate in creating solutions but also deeply examining how you can create space and opportunity for people and entire organizations to navigate existing power structures better. How can we structure conversations to engender growth from every perspective? What are effective ways to engage with the global community and learn from others' experiences? How can we foster collaboration and avoid reinventing the wheel in our initiatives? How do you navigate the power dynamics of social impact changemaking?  What are better ways you can set your organization up to affect social change at a global scale?    

From finding the right balance between introspection and execution, to staying true to your own priorities when everybody is pulling you in different directions, to the secrets of being an authentic Changemaker, to the mistakes that we often commit when we become too passionate about bringing change in this world - shares Melati Wijsen, an influential 21 year old Changemaker from Indonesia and the founder of YOUTHTOPIA. We talk about many different aspects of leading through the lens of a young and powerful leader who has impact across the globe. One of my favourite lines from the episode were “Leadership is about identifying what you need help with and being brave enough to ask for it. We cannot do this alone. It will take all of us to make change.” Tell us your favourite part from the episode in the comments below. Cant wait for you to hear it.

Changemaker Nadine Marshall helps her clients develop themselves holistically so they can move from merely surviving and striving to thriving in their own efforts to make a positive difference in the world.  Tune in via the video recording below, listen to the podcast version or read the summary here to learn how she does it!   https://youtu.be/bYsdKVglXdc Homegrown Nadine Nadine was born in Greymouth, a small town on the West Coast of the South Island of … The Spirit of Changemaking featuring Nadine Marshall Read More »

Join us for an interview with Wendy Lea, CEO at Energize Colorado. The Sanskrit definition of tantra means "woven together." Wendy uses the notion of tantra to find threads in ambiguity and move that tantra tension from restrictive energy into something freeing. The ability to recognize it, sit with it, explore and bring in externalities while not run too fast towards solving the problem in front of her, has underpinned her incredibly successful career. She's been a change leader in large enterprises, startup ecosystems and public private partnerships. In this episode, Wendy shares how her non-linear career has given her the Lego blocks of experience that make her a great ecosystem builder today. To find more information, check out the Energize Colorado website. Original music by Lynz Floren.

Making change is be invaluable, but without resources it is hard to do. This episode digs into the question of how to raise money to make changemaking happen. We talk with Martha McKenzie the Executive Director of the Civic Power Fund in the United Kingdom. The Civic Power Fund is dedicated to raising resources for community organising - providing seed grants and creating understanding amongst philanthropists of the particular power that organising can create. This Chat digs into how they have done this and some of the obstacles they have encountered. It is a tour de force about all things organising, and it demonstrates the power of using the principles of organising to ‘disorganise and reorganise' philanthropy.  In the Chat Martha mentions a few ideas which you can find out more about here:  Jane McAlevey - there is a ChangeMaker Chat with Jane that you can find here.  Scale - the article that our host Amanda Tattersall wrote is here  For more on ChangeMakers check us out: Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/ On Twitter - @changemakers99 or @amandatatts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creativity is a skill that builds our influence, recognition, and changemaking capacity, and it's not just for the reasons you might think. Without creativity, we can't imagine our way out of the status quo. It's our ability to dream up a new kind of future that will spark the just transition that we're working towards.If you work on a problem you are deeply passionate about, it's your creativity along with the recognition you're building as a thought leader that can spark the ripple effect you're after. In this episode, I talk about how to work out your ‘creativity muscle' and keep it strong for your changemaking work as a coach, consultant, service provider, or nonprofit leader. To read a full transcript of the episode, visit: LUMOS MARKETINGResources from this episode:Click here to get your first episode of the Thought Leadership Clarity Course, for free. Check out Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity.You can find the YouTube video explaining How an Episode of Succession is written here.I mentioned three LinkedIn posts arising from “an artist date” or just getting inspiration from nature. You can check out this post inspired by my dog Gary, this post inspired by a botanical garden, or this post inspired by a helicopter ride. In this episode:[02:43] Nurturing your inner artist by embracing play[07:38] Fostering creativity by falling in love with failure[11:52] Compelling storytelling in pre-launch content[15:30] Creativity in shared insights and community connections[18:07] How deadlines can inspire creativity and consistencyThe Audio Course:Click here to get your first episode of the Thought Leadership Clarity Course, for free!Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:LinkedIn: Tania BhattacharyyaInstagram: @taniabhatWebsite: lumosmarketing.co

What makes an empowering mentor? This is the question that changemaker Beth Hendricks asked herself after having several mentors assigned to her tell her that she didn't measure up.  Then, one day, she had a new experience.  A mentor sat with her and asked the question: How can I help you be successful? Beth realized that in a world where many people are so focused on outshining each other, we often forget that we can … The Changemaking Power of Mentorship featuring Beth Hendricks Read More »

Today's guest is Sarita Reddy, executive director at Adeo, a Colorado-based nonprofit serving individuals with brain injuries. Welcome to the Agency for Change Podcast! 

“There's nothing the nervous system doesn't affect. It affects our physical health, our mental and emotional health, our spiritual health, how we set goals, our relationships, whatever we're creating in the world.” –Kelly LubeckIs your nervous system triggered? It is … but there's something you can do about it. I'm really excited to talk with Kelly Lubeck, a healing practitioner with lots of experience working with the nervous system. Kelly's passionate about the nervous system, because it affects our health and well being, our relationships, and our work.Kelly talks about the different parts of our nervous system. Some—fight, flight, freeze—are about survival. There's also a part about love and connection that sustains us and allows us to heal and thrive.Sometimes our nervous systems get stuck in go mode. We can't step into loving connection. We can't sleep. Our hormones get dysregulated. We might feel anxious or burned out. Other times or other people get stuck in freeze mode. They start to shut down. That might look like chronic fatigue or depression. Kelly likes to remind people that “the world needs you well.”We talk about: The sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous systemModern life makes us feel like we are in being chased by a lion mode all the time, but we aren't and our bodies aren't meant to be that way. Being calm all the time is not the goal — we need the go energy sometimes, but we need to be able to turn it offLearning to undo the good girl mechanism that makes us try to calm what's around usDoing generational work of healingPatterned and predictable vs. doing the new and how we get triggered by new habitsABOUT KELLYKelly Lubeck, MPH, is passionate about changing the world for the better, through individual and community-level healing programs that inspire wellness, health and soul- centered, embodied leadership.Changemaking is hard work – and can extract a toll on those who deliver it. Kelly guides changemakers and leaders to heal their individual nervous systems and release self- defeating patterns of self-sacrifice and overgiving in their work and relationships that lead to burnout, anxiety and illness. As they expand their capacity for changemaking, this healing ripples out to the world and changes it for the better.Kelly helps women leaders to stay grounded, centered, and embodied in the midst of changemaking, so they can deliver and lead impactful work, enjoy meaningful relationships and have deep connection with their purpose, without sacrificing body, mind and spirit to their mission. And that makes an even greater impact.Kelly's work happens at the intersection of public service, shamanic healing, yoga teaching and philosophy, science of the nervous system, skilled and soulful coaching, and a variety of holistic health approaches.She draws upon her personal experiences of journeying back from an unexplained health crisis and burnout (twice!) to guide committed changemakers with clarity, wisdom, confidence and compassion.Kelly integrates her extensive background of over 25 years of developing and leading public health and early childhood programs in Latin America, the U.S. and Africa, with over 15 years leading educational and resilience building, holistic healing programs, keynotes, workshops and retreats to individuals, groups and organizations around the world.She earned her Master's in Public Health at Columbia University. Her holistic training includes her yoga teacher training certification (RYT), Healing the Light Body shamanic healing certification, Sacred Depths coaching certification, holistic health coaching certification, and years of study on the nervous system and trauma healing with a...

Today's guest, David Lubofsky, wrote a book called, “The Search for Work Happiness.” This book offers non-traditional approaches to reducing overwork and burnout, rethinking the pitch process, eliminating anxiety from timesheets, embracing employee side gigs, treating vendors like humans, going all-in on transparency and trust, and other methods leaders can benefit from.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today's guest is Jaymes Sime, president and CEO of Child Saving Institute (CSI). If you're a regular listener of our podcasts you'll know that this isn't the first time we have talked with CSI, but we wanted to give Jaymes, who's been at the helm since October of 2021, the opportunity to talk about some exciting news and share his personal thoughts on the direction of the organization.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today, we're welcoming John Zaring, managing partner at The Zaring Group, an entertainment agency based out of sunny Los Angeles. The Zaring Group specializes in creating media exposure by using the sizzle of star power as a promotional tool.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today's guest is Heather Ehle of Project Sanctuary. In this episode, we'll talk about how a human-centered solution-based approach to healing after active-duty military service helps families move forward in life together.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today's guest is Rob Joseph, founder of Anti Ordinary, who has developed a new and exciting product to protect skiers and snowboarders.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today's guest is Tom Reese, formerly of Reese & Associates, now retired. He has had a long and fulfilling career in advertising. He's also celebrating a milestone life event. Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Changemaking work is often called being resilient, but what does resilience mean? In this episode of the Yes! We Rise podcast, Christine talks about the intentional approach Dialogue + Design Associates takes in working with collaboratives, cultivating long-term networks, and how to honor and incorporate the value each member has to offer. Learn about the important models and approaches collaboratives can take when faced with a crossroad, and best practices to help a network function well. Woven throughout this episode you will also hear empowering stories of collaboratives already succeeding in the pursuit of their vision through working with others.  This episode is inspiring, informative, and waiting to be listened to! Welcome. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about Clinch River Valley Initiative (CRVI) and “How CRVI Works”. Learn more about the three case studies discussed in this episode: Delaware River Watershed Initiative (DRWI), The Upper Susquehanna Coalition (USC), and The RE-AMP Network. If you want to learn more about Mayor Debra Horne, listen to Episode 9: Letting Love Lead For more on how to welcome new members into your collaborative, check out Episode 44: Maintaining Energy and Momentum Explore these excellent resources from Michelle Shumate and Katherine Cooper - the 2022 book Networks for Social Impact and article “How to Build More Resilient Networks.” Check out the Network Weaver Handbook by June Holley to learn more about fostering network leadership. Learn more about the Partnership Impact Model created by Amy Mickel and Leigh Goldberg based on the work and impact of the One Tam partnership and findings from a four-year partnership study. A presentation about Movement Cycles and the different phases of networks, Network strengths and challenges document, and this Decision making chart from Movement Netlab. Check out this video from the Ford Foundation and Solidaire, From Protest to Power: Why Movements Matter & How They Work. The Yes! We Rise podcast is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow the We Rise podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening. The Yes! We Rise podcast features solutions-seekers, change-makers, and those creating a resilient future. We share stories and strategies to inspire action to build collective resilience and community transformation. To create change, people need to feel like they belong and that they are part of a growing movement. They need to know their voice matters and that they have the inspiration, agency and ability to transform their lives and their communities. They are the key to a resilient future.     From the Navajo Nation to the mountains of Appalachia, incredible work is being done by community members and leaders. Change is often sparked by inspiration: seeing what others have done, especially in similar situations and places. People see that when someone looks like them or lives in a place like theirs, and has created real, true and lasting change, change that will allow their granddaughters and grandsons to thrive — they begin to imagine what might be possible for them.  No longer waiting for someone else to come and save them, they realize they are the ones they have been waiting for.  But what creates that spark? What creates that inspiration?  Learning through stories and examples, feeling a sense of agency and belonging, and getting fired up to kick ass creates that spark.  We Rise helps community leaders and members learn to forge a new path toward creating resilience and true transformation. One person at a time, one community at a time, one region at a time, the quilt of transformation can grow piece by piece until resilience becomes the norm instead of the exception. Together, we rise.

Today's guest is Gareth Evans, founder and CEO of VECKTA, which helps business leaders around the world design and implement energy transition roadmaps to achieve more profitable and sustainable outcomes.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today's guest is Rebecca Firestone, executive director at OpenSky Policy Institute, a non-partisan organization that advocates for a strong Nebraska through clear fiscal research and analysis.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast!  

Alex Budak is a social entrepreneur, author, and faculty member at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. His new book is called Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level, and is based on the transformative course (of the same name) Alex created and teaches. Previously, Alex co-founded the social impact platform StartSomeGood, ran Sweden's leading social innovation incubator, Reach for Change, and worked at Change.org.  Alex teaches, speaks, consults, and advises organizations around the world, with the mission of helping people from all walks of life become changemakers. In this episode we discuss: The magic that sparks movements What elephants can teach us about daunting goals Why giving yourself permission is the first step to change Key Takeaways: Alex tells his Changemaking students that they don't need to know yet the change they want to make, they just need to believe that change is possible. This is an important message. The truth is, throughout our lives each of us will gravitate toward changes someone else has already started. The biggest challenges our world faces—like climate change and inequality—will take lifetimes to fix. These challenges require countless people to step into the same arena to help out, support each other, provide different perspectives, and solve from different angles. You do not need to be the originator of a change idea to have a significant impact. What you need is the belief that change is possible and the bravery to step into the arena to create a better future. Change can be a mixed bag. Sometimes change is good, and sometimes it's not. What change always does though, regardless of impact, is it disrupts. It pushes us out of our comfort zone. If change were to never happen, we'd all live our lives mindlessly on autopilot. The blessing of change is that it can wake us up, and with eyes wide open we can look under the hood of the status quo and decide if we like what we see. By doing this, change creates the opportunity for something better. There's a lot of power in reframing failure. The fear of failure can mean not trying and, in many situations, not trying is the worst failure of all. While many things in life are out of our control, trying is one of the few things that is in your control. Don't close the door on your dreams because you're afraid someone else might close the door on you. Give yourself permission to try. You might just discover what's possible is way bigger than you ever imagined. References: Connect with Alex on LinkedIn Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level by Alex Budak Changemaker Index Changemaker Canvas Learn more about the Becoming a Changemaker courses at Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley here Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative Damon Centola discusses the 25% tipping point in his book Change: How to Make Big Things Happen “Boardroom Racial Diversity: Evidence from the Black Lives Matter Protests”, by Anete Pajuste, Maksims Dzabarovs, and Romans Madesovs, Stockholm School of Economics, Riga “Leadership Lessons From Dancing Guy” by Derek Sivers Former mayor of Palo Alto and Sr. Director of Philanthropy, Microsoft, Sid Espinosa on LinkedIn The Long View: Some Thoughts About One of Life's Most Important Lessons by Matthew Kelly Blackbook University StartSomeGood Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good! Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.

Today's guest is Bill Tortorici, chief philanthropy officer at Economic Literacy Colorado, which prepares students to achieve a lifetime of economic understanding and financial security.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Kimberly Rice has a passion for helping women professionals be as successful and fulfilled as they can. Speaker, author, marketing expert, and professional coach, Kimberly explains some of the most important issues facing the female lawyer today and how to overcome them. Some key takeaways: -Competency as a lawyer is just the price of admission; given the surplus of attorneys today, the attorney must also know how to build a book of business and develop a personal brand -The 3 keys to being a successful business owner and lawyer is to build the essential relationships, to enhance our reputation, and to build those connections over time -Women lawyers, although well-represented by percentages in the private practice are very underutilized in the key management roles in firms -How important it is to have a supportive community lifting the female attorney -How to build our prosperity and find fulfillment -How to overcome the conflict between the logical, linear legal mind, and the creative forward thinking entrepreneurial role -The importance of mental health and wellness and how to support it in our career. This is a can't miss episode!

Today's guest is Becky Gould, executive director at Nebraska Appleseed, a nonprofit advocacy organization that fights for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today's guest is Hugues Sygney Jr., Director of Racial Equity, B Lab U.S. & Canada, which is a leader in economic systems change. They create standards, policies and tools for business, as well as certify companies – known as B Corps – who are leading the way in racial equity.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

My guest this week is Erika Tebbens, a fellow witch, author, growth strategist, and a beautiful soul who's here to help us change the way we think about change.

Today's guest is Tobi Mathouser, president and CEO of Goodwill Omaha, which aims to change lives and strengthen communities through education, training and work.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast!

Today we're speaking with Donna Dostal. Donna is the president and CEO at the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, which is dedicated to creating a lasting legacy by engaging citizens and communities for durable change, and fostering a culture of philanthropy. Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today's guest is Paul White, CEO of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, which provides an awareness tool for people whose disabilities may not be visible, allowing others to offer them the time, care and understanding they need.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today's guest is Cato Kraft, executive director at the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center, which aims to support, connect and inspire community nonprofits.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Today's guest is Colleen Kazemi, CEO at Social Venture Partners (SVP) Denver, which serves as a vital connector between local changemakers across the Denver metro area and beyond.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Are you a changemaker? The call to action on this episode of What the Fundraising is rooted in the notion that we can all be leaders of the change we seek. Alex Budak, a faculty member at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, believes leadership is ripe for redefinition – and has data to prove it! He walks us through how the human tendency to maintain the status quo impacts social change and why the greatest CEOs tend to balance confidence with a lot of humility. We're also hearing all about Alex's new book, "Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level," as well as the quantitative work behind his “Changemaker Index.” A teacher, speaker, and consultant, Alex's primary mission is to help empower people from all walks of life to become changemakers – activists leading the charge in whatever their realm. He has given talks on leadership, entrepreneurship, and changemaking worldwide, from Cambodia to Ukraine – and has also advised at the White House and UN agencies.    You'll come away from this episode with a new perspective on our culture's tendency to glorify social entrepreneurs and leaders in general, a clear understanding of Alex's “Three Pillars of Changemaking” and a fresh resolve to stand tall and lean into fear. We break down what failure really looks like and exercises for getting acclimated – which we all need to do. Why? Because there's lots of work to be done, whether you're a fundraiser in the nonprofit sector or a community member who knows things can be better. “There's so much leadership to go around if we're willing to seize those leadership moments,” says Alex. “And that's my call to action: For all of us to see those moments around us and step into them.” See all the show notes at malloryerickson.com/podcast.  Follow along on Instagram at @whatthefundraising_ Connect with Mallory on LinkedIn Many thanks to our sponsor Cosmic, the social impact creativity agency that delivers compelling stories, builds brand awareness, and inspires action. The team at Cosmic knows how to leverage clarity to catalyze real-world change and help you become the changemaker you were meant to be.