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In this groundbreaking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Charley Johnson, former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation and a visionary behind the role of Chief Consciousness Officer (CCO). Together, they dive deep into why the future of leadership isn't found in data dashboards or KPIs—but in consciousness. Charley explores how expanding awareness can transform decision-making, leadership, and company culture, especially in a world racing toward AI integration. If you're a CEO, founder, or curious soul wondering how to future-proof your leadership, this episode is a must-listen. About the Guest:Charley Johnson is a business owner, spiritual student, and the former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation. As the architect of the Chief Consciousness Officer role, he bridges the worlds of business and spirituality, helping companies expand awareness to thrive in a rapidly changing world. His teachings are reshaping how organizations think about leadership, decision-making, and the human experience in the age of AI. Key Takeaways: The Chief Consciousness Officer is the next evolution in leadership—similar to how CTOs revolutionized tech adoption. Consciousness isn't spiritual fluff—it's a tactical advantage for clarity, creativity, and connection. Leaders can no longer solve problems with the same mindset that created them; awareness expansion is critical. Consciousness is the water we swim in—it's time to understand and utilize it intentionally. This isn't about mindfulness apps—it's about embodying human intelligence in every business decision. Connect with Charley Johnson:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjconsciousness/ Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #consciousleadership #futureofwork #mindfulnessatwork #spiritualleadership #aiethics

Our guests today included Chuck Zwilling, President, Pay It Forward Foundation, and Becca Zwilling-Ruegemer, Annual Sunny Zwilling Memorial Ice Carousel Extravaganza.

What is kindness and does it always take work? Who deserves our kindness and who doesn't? We try to figure out what's important. Then we made a first attempt to formulate a grand plan.---- This week's links ----[1] Malcolm Gladwell's "Revisionist History" Podcast - http://revisionisthistory.com/about[2] Ecomodo - https://ecomodo.wordpress.com/[3] David Heinemeier Hansson - Living with Legacy Code - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJkiCpPeYuI[4] Coming To America - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094898/[5] Gbenga The Author (Michael's colleague's spoken word project) - http://www.gbengatheauthor.com/[6] Love and Drugs on the Street - Girls Sleeping Rough - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05l5jyk[7] Kit Collingwood - "Why Civil Servants Should Become Experts in Empathy" - https://medium.com/@kcollingwood/why-civil-servants-should-become-experts-in-empathy-59c30507b3f6[8] Pay It Forward Foundation - https://www.payitforwardfoundation.org/---- Credits ----Music is by http://michaelforrestmusic.comTalking is by Ivanka Majic and Michael Forrest---- Follow us on Twitter ----https://twitter.com/ivankahttps://twitter.com/michaelforresthttps://twitter.com/PodcastGrand---- Find us on Facebook ----https://www.facebook.com/grandpodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine Ryan Hyde is author of 30+ book, the best known of which is Pay It Forward that was made into a Hollywood movie. She is President of the Pay It Forward Foundation, www.payitforwardfoundation.org their work focuses on providing copies of the Pay It Forward Young Readers Edition for use by teachers and other educators.

Join me on Wednesday, October 8th at 5pm EST, as I chat with Bestselling Author, Catherine Ryan Hyde. She is the author of 25 published and forthcoming books. Her best-known novel, PAY IT FORWARD, was adapted into a major motion picture, chosen by the American Library Association for its Best Books for Young Adults list, and translated into more than 23 languages for distribution in over 30 countries.  She is founder and former president (2000-2009) of the Pay It Forward Foundation. As a professional public speaker she has addressed the National Conference on Education, twice spoken at Cornell University, met with Americorps members at the White House and shared a dais with Bill Clinton.  Catherine Ryan Hyde, was inspired to write Paw It Forward by her real-life dogs Jessie and Ella. In the book, Ella inspires kids to change the world through kindness by teaching them the concept of Paw It Forward through her adventures. Kids will learn what it means to Pay It Forward and come to understand how powerful kindness can be.  She is now working with a program called Paw it Forward.  Cara Warren is the lady behind Paw It Forward LLC, and her company is doing exciting things for young people and dog lovers. A cause driven, lifestyle brand that values the human-animal bond and lives by the “Pay It Forward” philosophy – doing random acts of kindness without expecting anything in return. Their mission?  To celebrate great dogs who are changing the world!  And, to spread the Paw It Forward message through their stories, add momentum? to the existing movement, and have a positive influence and impact on everyone engaged with the company and their brands.

Catherine Ryan Hyde is the author of 24 published and forthcoming books including, her bestsellers, Don't Let Me Go, and Pay It Forward.  Her two new novels,Take Me With You and The Language of Hoofbeats will be released in July and December of 2014.  An avid hiker, traveler, and amateur photographer, she recently released her first book of photos entitled, “365 Days of Gratitude:  Photos from a Beautiful World.”  Her best-known novel, Pay It Forward, was adapted into a major motion picture, chosen by the American Library Association for its Best Books for Young Adults list, and translated into more than 23 languages for distribution in over 30 countries. She is the founder and former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation. As a professional public speaker she has addressed the National Conference on Education, twice spoken at Cornell University, met with Americorps members at the White House and shared a dais with Bill Clinton. Visit her website at www.catherineryanhyde.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna  Like America Meditating on Facebook and Download our FREE Pause for Peace app. Visit our website at www.meditationmuseum.org and follow us on Twitter

Catherine Ryan Hyde is the author of 18 published and forthcoming books. Her newest releases are When You Were Older, Don't Let Me Go, Jumpstart the World , When I Found You and Second Hand Heart. She authored the national bestseller, Pay It Forward, which was adapted into a major motion picture starring Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt, and was chosen by the American Library Association for its Best Books for Young Adults list. She is also the founder and former president (2000-2009) of the Pay It Forward Foundation. Charley Johnson has a deep passion for Pay It Forward. Believing in Pay It Forward so much so he left his company, career & millions behind to change the world and how people view humanity. He is now the president of the Pay It Forward Foundation and the creator of the Pay It Forward Bracelet, a physical reminder to do good that has been sent to over 1 million people in 108 countries. Charley founded the "PIF Experience," the website responsible for collecting stories from all over the world of people Paying It Forward. He also Founded the "Pay it Forward Hall of Fame" in November of 2011 with the First inductee being Catherine Ryan Hyde, the founder of the Pay It Forward Foundation.

Catherine Ryan Hyde is the author of 18 published and forthcoming books. Her newest releases are When You Were Older, Don't Let Me Go, Jumpstart the World , When I Found You and Second Hand Heart. She authored the national bestseller, Pay It Forward, which was adapted into a major motion picture starring Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt, and was chosen by the American Library Association for its Best Books for Young Adults list. She is also the founder and former president (2000-2009) of the Pay It Forward Foundation. Charley Johnson has a deep passion for Pay It Forward. Believing in Pay It Forward so much so he left his company, career & millions behind to change the world and how people view humanity. He is now the president of the Pay It Forward Foundation and the creator of the Pay It Forward Bracelet, a physical reminder to do good that has been sent to over 1 million people in 108 countries. Charley founded the "PIF Experience," the website responsible for collecting stories from all over the world of people Paying It Forward. He also Founded the "Pay it Forward Hall of Fame" in November of 2011 with the First inductee being Catherine Ryan Hyde, the founder of the Pay It Forward Foundation.

How can one individual make a difference? And another? And another? They can Pay It Forward. Remember the movie Pay It Forward, where one good turn generated another good turn? Charley Johnson is on the board of the Pay It Forward Foundation. He'll give us examples of how paying it forward can Activate the Power of YES and have local and global impact. For more information, go to www.payitforwardfoundation.org.

The concept of Pay it Forward dates back to ancient Greece in 317 BC. The model was used as a key plot element of the play Dyskolos, (a title which can be translated as "The Grouch") by Menander. His work was lost in the Middle Ages and the theory was rediscovered by Benjamin Franklin and described in a letter below to Benjamin Webb dated April 25, 1784. “I do not pretend to give such a Sum; I only lend it to you. When you [...] meet with another honest Man in similar Distress, you must pay me by lending this Sum to him; enjoining him to discharge the Debt by a like operation, when he shall be able, and shall meet with another opportunity. I hope it may thus go thro' many hands, before it meets with a Knave that will stop its Progress. This is a trick of mine for doing a deal of good with a little money.” Charley Johnson is an entrepreneur and former Owner/Executive V.P. of a Manufacturing company with over 250 employees has a deep passion for Pay it Forward. Believing in Pay it Forward so much so he left his company, career & millions behind to change the world and how people view humanity.

The concept of Pay it Forward dates back to ancient Greece in 317 BC. The model was used as a key plot element of the play Dyskolos, (a title which can be translated as "The Grouch") by Menander. His work was lost in the Middle Ages and the theory was rediscovered by Benjamin Franklin and described in a letter below to Benjamin Webb dated April 25, 1784. “I do not pretend to give such a Sum; I only lend it to you. When you [...] meet with another honest Man in similar Distress, you must pay me by lending this Sum to him; enjoining him to discharge the Debt by a like operation, when he shall be able, and shall meet with another opportunity. I hope it may thus go thro' many hands, before it meets with a Knave that will stop its Progress. This is a trick of mine for doing a deal of good with a little money.” Charley Johnson is an entrepreneur and former Owner/Executive V.P. of a Manufacturing company with over 250 employees has a deep passion for Pay it Forward. Believing in Pay it Forward so much so he left his company, career & millions behind to change the world and how people view humanity.

Charley Johnson: An entrepreneur and former Owner/Executive V.P. of a Manufacturing company with over 250 employees has a deep passion for Pay it Forward. Believing in Pay it Forward so much so he left his company, career & millions behind to change the world and how people view humanity. He has been a Board member of the Pay it Forward Foundation for the past 4 years and will become President January 1st, 2012. He is the creator of the Pay it Forward Bracelet, a physical reminder to do good that has been sent to over 1 million people in 108 countries.

Charley Johnson: An entrepreneur and former Owner/Executive V.P. of a Manufacturing company with over 250 employees has a deep passion for Pay it Forward. Believing in Pay it Forward so much so he left his company, career & millions behind to change the world and how people view humanity. He has been a Board member of the Pay it Forward Foundation for the past 4 years and will become President January 1st, 2012. He is the creator of the Pay it Forward Bracelet, a physical reminder to do good that has been sent to over 1 million people in 108 countries.

Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio  show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA.   Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.We opened the show with Trey Humphreys, one of the founders of the Fur Bus. The Fur Bus is a lounge-like setting full of magical lights, a thundering sound system and of course, fantastic fur. They provide transportation for all occasions including business outings, staff parties, sporting events, concerts, birthdays, weddings, proms, children’s parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties. The Fur Bus has been featured on MTV, Blind Date, Howard Stern Show, Nickelodeon, Elimindate and My Sweet 16. The busses are rented by the hour and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The atmosphere and interior of the Fur Bus is designed to bring people together to have an incredible time. Take the ordinary out of your transportation and ride The Fur Bus for an extraordinary experience. You've probably seen one of the Fur Buses rolling around 285. It is the bus with the kids dancing, singing as they ride in style to their event. They have buses that hold parties of 14-30 passengers. Remember to book early because once you've rode the Fur Bus you can't stop. Trey explained that he has grown his business exclusively through word of mouth referrals and stellar customer service and he has grand plans on expanding his Fur Bus empire. To learn more please check out Trey's website www.furbus.com Next we had on Bob Littell with Littell Consulting Services, Second Opinion Insurance Services, and The Enrichment Company where he carries the title of Chief NetWeaver. Although he wears a number of hats within the financial services industry ranging from broker and second opinion fee-paid advisor to business owners and high net worth individuals, as well to insurance companies and financial institutions, Bob's primary passion these days revolves around a word and concept he created almost a decade ago - "NetWeaving”. Bob"s 2nd book, “The Heart and Art of NetWeaving”, picks up where the first book, “Power NetWeaving”, left off and covers many of the practical appli-cations of NetWeaving - being a connector OF others, and a 'no-strings-attached’ resource provider TO others – simply with the belief that, what goes around, does come back around. The “Heart and Art of NetWeaving” book also explains how those who become NetWeaving Ambassadors, and who spread the word about this ‘win-win’ form of networking, find it not only elevates their own image in the eyes of others, but they also derive a form of energy which pours over into everything else they do. Thanks to a generous contribution from Xerox Global Services who covered the cost of printing “The Heart and Art of NetWeaving”, Bob donates 100% of the $20 per book sales price either to the Pay It Forward Foundation, created by Catherine Ryan Hyde – author of the book on which the popular movie was based, or to any non-profit who wishes to use the book for fund-raising purposes. Bob also serves on the Board of the Pay It Forward Foundation and co-chairs the steering committee.Bob’s latest book, “Raising Your R&R Factor – How Referable & Recommendable Are You?” introduces the ‘irrefutable’ “NetWeaver’s Law of Referral Reciprocity”. It helps explain why those who genuinely NetWeave for others, and yet don’t see much if anything come back around, need to look in the mirror to analyze how others actually perceive them – since referrals and recommendations represent a ‘risk’ on the part of the person making them. To help persons deal with this, Bob also conducts “WOW Workshops” to help people discover ways to be more creative and innovative, as well as to differentiate themselves and make themselves more remarkable. To learn more please go to Bob's website www.netweaving.comAlso if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show