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And how to figure out what matters most to you. Jonathan Fields is the author of several books, including SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive. He is also the host of two podcasts, Good Life Project® and SPARKED™. This episode is part of our ongoing Sanely Ambitious series.   In this episode we talk about: What a “sparketype” is and how to use it to help your guide your life and make work decisions Embracing uncertainty Meditation and attention training for uncertainty The role of community in navigating uncertainty  How to make exercise meaningful   Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Ten Percent Happier online bookstore Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Our favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular Episodes   Additional Resources: Sanely Ambitious  

Jonathan Fields is an award winning author, entrepreneur, webby-nominated producer, and host of one of the world's top podcasts - the Good Life Project. He has been featured in outlets including: The New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, and FastCompany. His most recent book: “Sparked” provides a simple framework for helping individuals to discover the work that makes them come most fully alive, and it is the focus of this conversation. You'll learn: — Jonathan's philosophy of “Maximum Sustainable Generosity” and how this helps him to avoid burnout — The 10 “Sparketypes” and how Jonathan's assessment can provide deep insights into the work that you find most meaningful and energising — The relationship between your primary sparketype, shadow sparketype, and anti-sparketype — Why thinking small and an experimental mindset are vital if you want to make a meaningful impact in the world. And more. You can learn more about Jonathan's innovative work at jonathanfields.com and take the assessment at https://sparketype.com. --- Jonathan Fields—the Good Life Guy—delivers insights that spark purpose, possibility, and potential. On a decades-long quest to discover what makes people come fully alive, Jonathan is an award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, and host of one of the world's top podcasts, Good Life Project. The Wall Street Journal named Good Life Project one of the top self-development podcasts, and Apple featured it on-stage during its legendary annual product event. Jonathan is featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, FastCompany, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, CNN, The Guardian, O Magazine, SELF, Allure, Outside, Elle, Vogue, Fitness and thousands of other outlets. In addition to writing award-winning and bestselling books like SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes Us Come Alive, How to Live a Good Life and Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt Into Fuel For Brilliance, Jonathan has founded several companies with a focus on maximizing human potential. The most recent is Spark Endeavors, where he is the chief architect and driving force behind the world's first purpose, engagement, and flow archetypes–the Sparketypes®. This powerful tool has been tapped by over 600,000 individuals and organizations, generating more than 30-million data-points and a rapidly growing body of stories, use-cases, applications, and insight-based solutions to help transform how we work, lead and live. On the live or virtual stage, Jonathan captivates with eye-opening ideas, stories, and science. He draws not just from his own experience, but also the wisdom of the many global visionaries he's interviewed, along with insights from the vast data-set generated by the Sparketype Assessment. It all adds up to a rare ability to take audiences on a joyful journey of discovery. Jonathan's unique insights and solutions inspire people to put what they learn into action. --- Interview Links: — Jonathan's website - https://www.jonathanfields.com — Jonathan's books - https://amzn.to/3wdZQOd

“Have you ever looked at someone else, someone you admire, who has accomplished a lot, and just assumed they must be wildly confident and always winning at everything? You're not alone. But, the truth, it turns out, is much more complex. So many of those luminaries are not, in fact wildly, or even remotely confident. And if they are, they go through cycles of profound change, self-doubt, struggle and, when they learn to harness these experiences, revelation and even reinvention.” That's how my longtime friendtor Jonathan Fields describes this episode, a crossover from his fantastic SPARKED podcast, where I'm honored to be on a panel of rotating advisor co-hosts (here's our Spotify playlist). In this crossover episode, we discuss seasons of confidence, struggle, renewal, and my 51/49 mantra on courage. I hadn't yet spoken about the new secret Substack publicly, so I thought Free Timers might benefit from a spontaneous (and nerve-wracking!) reveal that I didn't see coming. As Jonathan writes, “In an unexpected, yet deeply powerful moment, Jenny shares a ‘Sparked Exclusive' revealing that she began, almost covertly, creating something ‘from the mess' in hopes of helping others feel less alone in their struggles. She wonders: Can sharing our human flaws and uncertainties actually complement our expertise and advice, providing value in its own way?” More About Jonathan Fields: Jonathan Fields—the Good Life Guy—delivers insights that spark purpose, possibility, and potential. On a decades-long quest to discover what makes people come fully alive, Jonathan is an award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, and host of one of the world's top podcasts, Good Life Project. He is the author of Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive.

We kick off Season 2: Beyond the Book in the spirit of the summer! This episode was recorded at the beginning of summer and I decided to spend some time during the summer re-reading a few books that have had the most impact on me.  One in particular, that has left an imprint on my heart and my soul and my way of seeing myself is a book with the title "Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive" by Jonathan Fields. That's why I wanted to bring to you an encore of a conversation I had with one of my favorite people Dr. Kim Middleton... in hope that it inspires and encourages you to spend some time this summer having conversations with some of your favorite people and/or rereading some of the books that made the most impact on you.  I hope you discover your unique imprint for work... work that makes you come alive and fills you with meaning joy, purpose, and possibility.    Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode! You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn  or Facebook or contact me via email at: robin@purpose-based.com You can read more about Leadership Purpose and my upcoming book on my website at: https://www.robinlowens.com/ If you're interested in turning your book into a MASTERFUL course, check out my free training at: https://www.createmasterfulcourses.com Talk to you soon!

Still trying to figure out what type of work actually makes you truly come ALIVE instead of crushing your spirit? In this episode, our incredible guest Jonathan Fields talks about his latest work that has led to creating a framework that allows anyone to easily identify the type of work that really does light their spirit on fire and so much more!  We all spend a third of our lives at work so it is critical for all of us to figure out what sparks us, how to do more of that, and how to do less of the work that drains us.  Listen to this episode to start your journey towards coming alive at work & thriving in all areas of life! Jonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of two of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project® and SPARKED™. He is also the founder of a series of companies focused on human potential, currently serving as CEO of Spark Endeavors, where he developed the groundbreaking Sparketype® Assessment, which has been tapped by over 650,000 individuals and organizations to identify, embrace, and cultivate work that makes people come alive. His latest book, SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive, is both a rallying cry and a field guide to reclaiming work as a source of meaning, joy, and possibility. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 11:12] Opening Statement Jonathan shares his background and work Organizations should invest in employees' growth and support Jonathan's thoughts on work, leadership, and employee experience Check out Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive  [11:13 - 21:23] What Makes You Come Alive  What it means to come alive and how doing work that is "sparked" can help to achieve this Things you can learn from taking the free online Sparketype® Assessment Primary Sparketyp, Secondary (Shadow) Sparketype & the Anti-Sparketype (the work that drains you the most) What the expressions of Sparketypes are and how they impact our lives and work [21:24 - 31:29] The Way To Express The Impulses   Justin's Sparketype - the “Performer” The reason why performers are often misunderstood The purpose of performers is to energize and animate moments, experiences and interactions [31:30 - 40:29] The Opportunity To Bring Ideas To Life What makes Jonathan a good fit for positions in which he can use his creativity to solve problems Why someone who learns in order to share their knowledge and wisdom with others makes a difference Why Jonathan decided to start a podcast [ 40:30 - 53:12]   How People Feel When They're Working Many people are quitting their jobs and businesses after experiencing disruption If you want to make a bigger change, you should do it from a place of self-knowledge and confidence You should explore what makes you come alive before you decide to pursue any big changes in your lives or careers [53:13 - 1:05:15] People's Lives And Organizations' Abilities to Flourish Why it is incredibly expensive to lose people in a company How cutting and running versus doing the work can impact an individual's career and personal life What organizations are doing to keep up with the disruption caused by technology and the changing workforce [1:05:16 - 1:15:32] Closing Segment Do you want to connect with Jonathan? Follow him on Instagram and Twitter. Head to Jonathan Fields, to check out what moves people! Make sure to listen to Goodlifeproject.com,  and discover powerful stories, conversations, resources, and community to help you find and live your best life now! WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow my personal website: https://alchemizelife.com/ Follow my Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, & Twitter Show Notes: www.alchemizelife.com/podcast/sparked  Sponsors: Are you ready to get in the best shape of your life, double your income, and 10x your savings/investments? I'm incredibly passionate about fitness & finances and have reached a strong degree of mastery in these domains and built an incredible coaching program to help you.  Head to www.fitrichvegan.com, and sign up for a free consultation, or DM me on Instagram with the words "Fit Rich Vegan" to discover if it'd be a good fit for you! 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How does your work make you feel? Does it make you come alive or drain every ounce of happiness? Each and every person has a calling on their life and the work we do CAN bring us fulfillment, IF it is in alignment with our unique imprint. What is that you ask? Jonathan Fields is here to answer that question in today's episode of the Redefining Wealth Podcast   Jonathan Fields is a father, husband, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project®. The award-winning author of SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive, Jonathan has founded multiple companies focused on human potential, currently helming Spark Endeavors, where he developed the groundbreaking Sparketype® Assessment - a tool used by companies and organizations to identify, embrace, and cultivate work that makes people come alive, while helping leaders unlock purpose, engagement, and potential.    Key discussion points from this episode include: Finding Fulfillment In Work - 03:50 Impulses & Imprints - 07:50 The 5 Domains of Being SPARKED - 10:50 Redefining Purpose - 14:20 Patrice's Primary Sparketype: Sage - 16:00 Patrice's Shadow Sparketype: Advisor - 24:50 Patrice's Anti-Sparketype: Essentialist - 29:35 Avoiding Story-Blindness - 37:10   Connect With Jonathan: Discover Your SPARKETYPE Assessment: https://sparketype.com/ Instagram: @jonathanfields  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamjonathanfields/ Website: www.jonathanfields.com Podcast: Good Life Project: https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/ Book - Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive   This episode is brought to you by my FREE 5-Day Created For Purpose Challenge, intended to help you maximize your life and expand your vision! You were created on purpose, for purpose and with purpose. Join us LIVE Sunday, March 27th - Thursday, March 31st at 7pm EST as we push you to reexamine your definitions of success and empower you to rethink how you want to purposefully show up in the world. Sign-Up TODAY for this FREE challenge at: http://thepurposechallenge.com/ Discover Your Spark Takeaways   “I'm SPARKED to do what I'm called to do.” - Patrice Washington “Awaken the insight in others.” - Jonathan Fields “Purpose is how I use my God given gifts to be of service to others. Passion is for me, purpose is for them.” - Patrice Washington  “The impulse of any Advisor is to advise others through the process of growth.” - Jonathan Fields “Psychological safety and the renewed focus on creating safe spaces within work environments is necessary.” - Jonathan Fields “Confidence doesn't buy your way out of work that depletes you.” - Jonathan Fields “Essentialists create order from chaos.” - Jonathan Fields   “It's important for everyone to create healthy boundaries.” - Jonathan Fields “Embedded in our stories are all sorts of tales that give us direction in life.” - Jonathan Fields Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions   And with that, let's dig into Jonathan's responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.   Define Success: “The ability to spend the greatest amount of time absorbed in activities and relationships that make me come alive, while in some way shape or form, knowing that somebody who has no idea that these interactions or relationships exist is benefitting.”   Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less: "Love. Abundance. Compassion.”    One Book that Has Helped You Redefined Wealth For Yourself: Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl   Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”: “My name is Jonathan Fields and the truth about wealth is it's so much more expensive than we sometimes think it is.” LINKS:   START HERE: https://patricewashington.com/starthere/   Check Out Our Website:  https://patricewashington.com/   Redefine Wealth For Yourself Book: http://redefinewealthforyourself.com/   Become An Official Purpose Chaser: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redefiningwealthcommunity/?ref=bookmarks   Ask Patrice Anything - Submit Your Question: http://patricewashington.com/askpatrice   Find Me On Social Media: Our podcast hashtag is #RedefiningWealth   Instagram: @SeekWisdomPCW https://www.instagram.com/seekwisdompcw/   Facebook: @SeekWisdomPCW https://www.facebook.com/SeekWisdomPCW/

Maybe you've seen this week's guest, Arian Moayed, playing the role of Stewy on HBO's Succession. Or in the breakaway hit, Inventing Anna, as Anna Sorokin's lawyer, Todd Spodek. Or, Agent Cleary in last year's megahit, Spider-Man: No Way Home. And, you'd think, “wow, he's everywhere, how lucky is he!” And, you'd be half-right. Arian is everywhere these days. But, luck? Not a chance. There is something much bigger at play. With a stunning work ethic, fueled by genuine passion. Arian's family fled Iran under threat of violence when he was a child, taking a years-long journey that split the family between different countries, and eventually landed them just outside Chicago, where they set about building a new life in a radically different world. Acting became a fast passion, a way to express his feelings, his passion, and experiences and, in short order upon becoming an adult, his career. So, while honing his craft and acclaim as an actor, he also began devoting more and more energy to writing, producing, and teaching. Co-founding the theater/film production and arts education venture, Waterwell, his heart is most boldly on display in guiding the growth of teachers and 6-12th graders in New York City's free theater training program, and exploring not just performance, but citizenship, service, equality, advocacy, justice, and what it means to be human. We all need more of that these days. We're so excited to share this Best Of conversation with you today.You can find Arian at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with James Victore about meeting rejection and adversity and taking on a “just watch me” stance.Check out our offerings & partners: PelotonGoodRxMy book Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come AliveCertified Sparketype ® Advisor Training: Immerse yourself in this powerful new training and professional credential, where you will discover how to tap the Sparketype tools and programming to help clients, individuals and groups come alive with purpose, excitement, energy, motivation, engagement, and meaning. Next session starts in April. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, I am interviewing my friend, Jonathan Fields. Jonathan has been an incredible source of inspiration and support over the years along with his wife Stephanie. I'm really excited to be sharing his latest book with you "Sparked". We're talking about the journey of how that book came together, what he has learned about himself through the assessment, and also what I've learned as a sage/maker with an anti-spark type of nurture. So you have to dig into the conversation and hear about what we both learned about ourselves and how it can make us better leaders, better team members, better partners. I am just loving this conversation and I hope you do too.    Jonathan shares his insights:   Yeah you know, so there are a couple of seeds along the way, and I've been thinking about this a lot like when did this because the book is based on an entire body of work, which is really asking the question - 'How do I find and do work that is deeply meaningful to me that fills me with purpose that gives me access to flow that lets me feel fully expressed?' And, I've been obsessed with that question for pretty much my entire adult life. But when I was tracking it back, I think I really the really early seeds of this particular question we're probably planted for me around 911 now you know until very recently, I was a lifelong New Yorker. Was there in the city during 911; knew somebody who went to work and didn't come home that day who was very successful it didn't change anything. And you know, of course, thousands of people didn't come home that day and being in the city, you know sort of witnessing what happened all around me. And I, the day before and you know, this story I had actually signed a six-year lease for a Florida building to open what I hoped would become one of the premier yoga centers in New York City and I woke up the next day to 911 so I had a lot of questions spinning my head one was you know - 'Who did I know you know who wasn't with us anymore and the other big question was 'Am I really gone to say yes to launching a business?' into what was then just a sea of profound suffering and uncertainty, just dramatic uncertainty. And there are a lot of interesting parallels to the last couple of years in odd ways. And through, really thinking about what happened to the people that I knew that didn't come home that day and the decisions, I wanted to make I really decided that it was important for me to say yes to doing something that I knew would fill me up and also potentially really be of service to a broader community.   We only have one pass-through like and we have no promises made to us and you know, to the extent that we have control over the way that we get to spend our days.    I wanted to figure out like how do I make decisions, what do I say yes and no to that will make me feel most alive, that would be most meaningful in like my time that I have here. And that seed is just kind of brewed and showing up in a lot of different ways that literally fueled allowed at the yoga that I taught for seven years. It then feels the launch of businesses and books and brands and Good Life project, which is actually celebrating its 10th year anniversary this year which kind of blows me away. Was you know definitely an outgrowth of that too and it's really been in the last five years or so that I've started to devote a lot more energy to the narrower question of identifying work that fills us up that you know, makes us come alive and can I figure out how to build tools that would really help people in that quest because there's a lot of great work out there, but there were specific questions that it wasn't seeing answered. And I want to go deep into those questions so it's been kind of an evolutionary process with a couple of particular moments that have dotted it along the way, that really sort of you know, like shifted my course a little bit.   That we didn't know and we had language to explain so much of why certain things came more easily to me and why certain things were really hard to me and it created both like a deeper conversation and connection and also in certain circumstances forgiveness. And so it's really been interesting to see how the body of work has sparked conversations that have nothing to do with the world of work. But really are just about like between people and how they show up in the world and helping people understand each other. And then, work together more effectively, even if it has nothing to do with their jobs if it's just the way that you run your household the way that you parent, the way that you like show the volunteering around the neighborhood it's just it's really interesting to see you know you create something that in your head has one purpose and one intention and then you let it go to into the world, and you really have no at that point it's like people will start to tap it to do all sorts of different things, and so it's been amazing to hear all the different ways that people are sure like applying the broader body of work, like the book itself sure, but also just the body of work in the tools.   Jonathan Fields—the Good Life Guy—delivers insights that spark purpose, possibility, and potential.   On a decades-long quest to discover what makes people come fully alive, Jonathan is an award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, and host of one of the world's top podcasts, Good Life Project. The Wall Street Journal named Good Life Project one of the top self-development podcasts, and Apple featured it on-stage during its legendary annual product event. Jonathan is featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, FastCompany, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, CNN, The Guardian, O Magazine, SELF, Allure, Outside, Elle, Vogue, Fitness, and thousands of other outlets.   In addition to writing award-winning and bestselling books like SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes Us Come Alive, How to Live a Good Life, and Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt Into Fuel For Brilliance, Jonathan has founded several companies with a focus on maximizing human potential. The most recent is Spark Endeavors, where he is the chief architect and driving force behind the world's first purpose, engagement, and flow archetypes–the Sparketypes®. This powerful tool has been tapped by over 600,000 individuals and organizations, generating more than 30-million data points and a rapidly growing body of stories, use-cases, applications, and insight-based solutions to help transform how we work, lead and live.   On the live or virtual stage, Jonathan captivates with eye-opening ideas, stories, and science. He draws not just from his own experience, but also the wisdom of the many global visionaries he's interviewed, along with insights from the vast data-set generated by the Sparketype Assessment. It all adds up to a rare ability to take audiences on a joyful journey of discovery. Jonathan's unique insights and solutions inspire people to put what they learn into action.   Learn more about Jonathan:   Website/Book links:  https://www.jonathanfields.com https://www.jonathanfields.com/books/

Kim Middleton, Ph.D. is an Academic Strategy Consultant with an almost 20-year career in Higher Education as a professor, administrator, and scholar. As a second-generation educator, Dr. Kim began her education at the back of her mother's classrooms. ____ Robin L. Owens, Ph.D. a Leadership Purpose Strategist, speaker, and author.  She inspires, teaches, and mentors high-achieving business and professional women leaders... to discover and use their leadership purpose... so they can make a meaningful difference through their business or career. This 50th episode edition is a conversation between friends.  Here's what we discussed: - the book "Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive" by Jonathan Fields - why Dr. Kim thought it would be a good idea for Dr. Robin to read the book - what are "Sparketypes"?  - how true to life is Dr. Kim's and Dr. Robin's "Sparketypes" - Dr. Robin's perspective on leadership purpose  - ...and a lot of laughter and joy between friends Connect with Dr. Kim at: LinkedIn: middletonkim ________ Want more from Dr. Robin?   Download your free quiz - "How Closely Are You Following Your Leadership Purpose" at www.RobinLOwens.com   Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode! You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn  or Facebook or contact me via email at: robin@purpose-based.com You can read more about Leadership Purpose and my upcoming book on my website at: https://www.robinlowens.com/ Talk to you soon!

As I get older there's a lot less fear around being myself. I've become conscious of my truest nature and don't feel the need to seek approval from others. This has allowed me to feed my curiosity for learning while also being present for my kids, Tiger and Ocean. My guest, the very humble Jonathan Fields, is talking about this exact change in self-perception, something he refers to as your Sparketype.  He believes that we change in depth, quality, and self-awareness as we get older—a shift that he talks about in his new book, SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive. Jonathan is a speaker, award-winning author, and creator of multiple businesses. Today he takes a deep dive into our states of mind and shows us how we can come alive at work and at home. Jonathan shares his thoughts on identity, his organic life lessons, and helps us balance the spectrum of fulfillment—something that we all struggle with as entrepreneurial dads.  Tune in to this amazing conversation that I know will spark your inspiration. Jonathan Fields Podcast Highlights Part 1 Does the context matter in how you're seen or witnessed? What's the identity you wear versus the identity that you are? Can it be bad to feel centered? How do we create ideas, practices, and tools around the context of work? How to become intentional in all the roles in your life. The dark side to figuring out what you're supposed to do, and getting absorbed with the work that you're doing. What is the spectrum of fulfillment? Having the conversation with your partner to make sure you have a circuit breaker in place from your pursuits. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/302 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

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Jonathan Fields is a dad, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project®. We will be chatting today about his latest book, SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive is both a rally cry and a field guide to reclaiming work as a source of meaning, joy, and possibility. 

Jonathan Fields, often known as ‘the Good Life Guy,” says we each have a special imprint – something that fills us with meaning, joy, purpose and possibility. Today, Jonathan describes how our perfect job options are explored in his book, “Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive.” And he shares information about a free personal assessment you can take online to help you understand your ideal career path. Jonathan also talks about the Good Life Project, the media and community-building platform that serves as home for his popular podcast of the same name. See more: https://www.goodlifeproject.com

As career and executive coaches, we're always learning. For this episode of  @CoachingThruIt Laura and Julie share what's in their coaching library -- books, podcasts, and conferences… oh my! Here are a few things we're tuning into to support our clients and craft of coaching:Dare to Lead Ep. Brené with Amy Cuddy on Pandemic Flux Syndrome“Why This Stage of the Pandemic Makes Us So Anxious” from the Washington Post by Amy Cuddy and Jill Ellyn RileyBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski & Amelia NagoskiHello Monday with Jessi Hempel; Ep. Jonathan Fields on finding your purpose Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come AliveTake the free assessment: Find Your SparketypeWorkLife podcast with Adam GrantTaken for Granted Ep. Merve Emre on Emotional Intelligence as Corporate ControlScience Diction - 3 Part Series The Rise of the Myers-BriggsChapter 1: KatharineChapter 2: IsabelChapter 3: What Is It Good For?How's Work with Esther Perell The Long Game by Dorie ClarkePeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryYour First 100 Days in a New Executive Job by Robert HargroveBeautiful World Where Are You by Sally RooneyNo One Succeeds Alone by Robert ReffkinSystemic Coaching: Delivering Value Beyond the Individual by Peter Hawkings & Eve TurnerWomen of Discriminating Taste: White Sororities and the Making of American Ladyhood by Margaret FreemanMachiavelli For Women: Defend Your Worth, Grow Your Ambition, and Win the Workplace by Stacey Vanek SmithThe Leader You Want to Be by Amy Jen SuCoaching Real Leaders with Muriel WilkinsICF Converge 2021 Conference - October 26-28, 2021What's in your own library to learn? How are you exploring and developing lately?-----Want to learn more about coaching? Have a question or topic we should discuss? Let us know!Follow the pod on Twitter: @CoachingThruIt & Instagram: @CoachingThruItEmail us at: coachingthroughit@gmail.com Connect to the hosts: @laurapasquini & @julieclarsenMusic credit: The song reCreation by airtone has been remixed under a CC-BY license. 

How to Find Life's Purpose and Keep Your Spark Alive During the Pandemic with Jonathan Fields How has the pandemic changed you? Being thrust into a situation where everything is uncertain would make anyone feel frustrated, stressed, and uneasy. Some may have overcome the challenges and begun thriving despite — or because of — the new normal we live in. But it's not everyone. Some people have lost their jobs or loved ones. Still, the world continues to turn; there's nowhere for us to go but forward. So how can you figure out how to find life's purpose  amid this global crisis? Jonathan Fields has one answer to doing exactly that. In today's episode, he describes one method for coping with the ongoing pandemic. He'll also discuss and share insights from his latest book, Sparked. If you want to know how to find life's purpose and keep your spark alive, then this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Get insights on how to find life's purpose and reignite your passion for your work even during the pandemic. Understand why it's crucial to allow yourself to be vulnerable and let others into your experience. Discover how to expand your potential, both in work and life, even with the current situation. Resources Connect with Jonathan: Website Good Life Project Podcast Take the Sparketype now! Pre-order Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive by Jonathan Fields and get big bonuses! FREE workbook! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Enter your email below, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights Jonathan the Good Life Guy Jonathan also hosts The Good Life Podcast, which inspired Rosie to start Radically Loved. You can always learn something – whether big or small – from the people that you meet. Jonathan's Yoga History Before venturing into writing and podcasts, Jonathan wanted to open a yoga center in New York. Then, the 9/11 incident occurred, spurring him on to continue the center. Jonathan believed people needed a place for healing and community. Jonathan taught yoga for seven years before moving into his current work. Human Relationships and Going Analog The pandemic pushed most of our social interactions into the digital space. Jonathan recently prefers going analog when it comes to relationships since we have lost that physical aspect of socializing. Physical objects, like letters, transmit a level of intentionality and love that can emotionally connect us. Writing “Sparked” During the Pandemic Jonathan already had the idea of the book in his head even before the pandemic started. The book is about seeing and understanding yourself clearly, as well as having hope and possibility. As the pandemic progressed, the intention of the book began to change. Jonathan wishes that his book helps other people meaningfully reflect on themselves during this pandemic. The Writing Process The core of the book is about "sparketypes" — a tool for you to understand what work makes you feel excited and alive. Jonathan identifies himself as a “maker” — a person that focuses on manifesting ideas. During the pandemic, he had the chance to delve deep into this “creation mode” and just do his own thing. Doing things that satisfy your innate impulses can help you feel more grounded despite the anxiety and unease this global crisis brings. Jonathan hopes to delve deeper into how to access this feeling of equanimity. How to Find Life's Purpose with the Sparketypes? As a maker, Jonathan wanted to do more than just replicate other bodies of work. He would not have continued working on the sparketypes if this were the case. This project started with many people asking him how to find life's purpose and feel more alive. Jonathan posits that there are a set of mappable impulses for work. These impulses have a set of common tendencies or archetypes, which he calls sparketypes. He wanted to validate this idea, so he built an assessment tool that over half a million people have completed. Many individuals have found this tool valuable in answering how to find life's purpose. How Jonathan Continues to Practice Yoga Even if he is no longer teaching yoga per se, he still considers his work on exploring the human condition and finding ways to reduce suffering as a part of his practice. To All Who Have Lost Their Light An experience like the pandemic can change you forever, and there is no going back to the person you were before. Allow yourself to feel a painful moment thoroughly rather than forcing yourself to get out of this space. It's okay to be sad. Many people have felt a sense of isolation; know that you are not alone.  Give yourself permission to feel vulnerable and allow others to share the experience with you. Your feelings and experiences are valid. Acknowledge the truth in them and how they have affected you.  How to Find Life's Purpose in the Pandemic Inequity is more palpable now than ever since plenty of people have lost their jobs because of COVID-19. Not everyone is adequately equipped with resources to live a comfortable life in this pandemic.  Look into what is accessible and available to you and find ways to work with it. Reflect on what you truly value and think of how you can achieve it.  Life is fleeting, so do things not only for security but also for their meaning. Keeping the Spark Burning Search for activities, tools, and processes that you regularly use, then investigate how they can make your work more meaningful. There will always be ways that enable you to express your sparketype in the work you do. Once you do, you will feel much more fulfilled. We can't ignore and address hard truths. However, we need to create a healthy boundary in what we let in. How Jonathan Feels Radically Loved Jonathan feels radically loved in every possible way – by his family, friends, and everyone around him. 5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode [12:20] “When you actually can allocate more of your energy to doing the work that aligns with this innate impulse, it gives you this sense of grounding.” [23:11] “Give yourself permission to be vulnerable and open to inviting other people into your life who you trust and who, you know, were there to support you.” [23:31] “The starting point, is to own the truth of this experience, to own the truth of how you're feeling, to know that it's actually okay to feel those things, and to allow people into the experience with you to help.” [27:57] “Life is tender, and sometimes short and fleeting.” [39:20] "We are addicted to the noise of everything falling apart...You can acknowledge those but at the same time, create both healthy boundaries in what you let in and what you don't let in.” About Jonathan Jonathan Fields is an award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, and business innovator. He has dedicated his life to creating things that can inspire people and teach them how to find life's purpose. He continues to impart his experiences that spark the 3P's: purpose, possibility, and potential. Jonathan is known as the Good Life Guy, as he hosts one of the most well-known podcasts called Good Life Project. In addition to writing bestsellers like How to Live a Good Life and Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance, Jonathan also founded several notable companies. Spark Endeavors, which hosts Sparketypes—a powerful tool for generating global data set and insight-based solutions—is his most recent.  If you wish to know more about Jonathan or if you want to connect with him, you can visit his website.    This Episode brought to you by Tonal Visit:  https://www.tonal.com/   Try tonal for 30 days risk free!  Get $100 OFF all smart accessories with promo code: ROSIE     Uprising Foods $10 OFF the starter bundle!  www.uprisingfood.com/loved   Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. Do you want to help people know how to find life's purpose and keep their spark alive? A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Don't forget to follow and message us on these platforms! 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Today I'm talking to Jonathan Fields, a friend who I've known for many years, about his new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive. I think the book is perfect for the current era, when so many people are reconsidering the kind of work that fills their days. Jonathan shares a summary of  ten "sparketypes" that will help you think about what kind of person you are and what tasks will naturally ignite your passion.  Read more about today's episode at terricole.com/340

Today's guest is Jonathan Fields. Jonathan is the best selling author of multiple books as well as the host/executive producer of the extremely popular podcast, The Good Life Project. Jonathan's work has been featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, FastCompany, The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, Elle, Allure, The Guardian, and many others.   Much of our discussion in this episode revolves around his latest book “SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive” which is designed to help you discover what actually lights you up personally and professionally. The book is largely based on Jonathan's revolutionary “Sparketype” assessment that has helped over 500,000 people experience meaning, joy, purpose and fulfillment in the work that they do.  Our chat begins unpacking a few pivotal moments of adversity for Jonathan that have led to where he is today. Early in his life, he was forced to leave his financially stable job as an attorney after he literally nearly worked himself to death. He then went on to work in the health and wellness space and ended up opening a yoga studio the day before 9/11 in NYC. We talk about how Jonathan got through these unfortunate situations and how they shaped what he's doing today. We get into certain ideas from his latest book including why it's not always smart to leave your job and pursue a passion project and how to discover what drives and challenges you the most. Jonathan shares his thoughts on why experiencing the full spectrum of both good and bad emotions is actually beneficial to living a happy life. We also chat about the most common and least common Sparketypes and how each of them can have a dark side. Jonathan also shares how he deals with overthinking and impatience which is part of the dark side of his Sparketype. This episode is going to leave you feeling both inspired and empowered to embrace self-discovery and unpack what drives you to be your best.   Buy Jonathan's latest book here:   https://www.amazon.com/Sparked-Discover-Unique-Imprint-Makes/dp/1400225469/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jonathan+fields&qid=1627571183&sr=8-1   Take Sparketype Quiz:   https://sparketype.com/   Connect with Jonathan:   Website: https://www.jonathanfields.com/   instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfields/   Podcast: https://www.goodlifeproject.com/   Connect with Doug:   Instagram: www.instagram.com   Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst   Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst   More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss:   www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order

The ongoing pandemic is creating a time of rapid transition. It's as if we're waking up from a deep slumber, and as we do so, we're re-examining every aspect of life-- especially our livelihoods and the work we do in the world. If you're someone who's dug up the internet to find ways to rediscover your impulse, you would've infallibly come across Jonathan Fields and his work with unique imprints or Sparketypes®️. Jonathan is an award-winning author, producer, business innovator, and host of one of the world's top podcasts, Good Life Project. He's the chief architect and driving force behind Sparketypes, also the world's first purpose, engagement, and flow archetypes.  In addition to writing award-winning and bestselling books like his upcoming, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive, How to Live a Good Life, and Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt Into Fuel For Brilliance, Jonathan has founded several companies with a focus on maximizing human potential. In today's episode, Jonathan joins me to unfold the 10 different Sparketypes we all come under, the significance of our Primary, Shadow and Anti-Sparketypes, and how these help you get attuned to doing what makes you feel alive. Jonathan also talks about his transformative journey leaving his six-figure job as a lawyer to pursue his dream, and about his achievements and insights out of the Good Life Project.  Highlights from our conversation:  How to identify the deeper impulse inside of you that wakes you up in the morning and gives you the feeling of coming alive  About the field-tested and inimitably accurate Sparketype 2.0 assessment and how to make the best out of it  How to reimagine, rework, and reinvent the things you're already doing so you don't have to go through a massive disruption to get to where you want to be  The action steps to pursuing a life of your calling - discover your imprint, try not to make disruptive changes while you begin (unless, of course, you're in a toxic environment), see where your impulse lines up and where it does not, and find out how you can apply it to existing or any new work that you can take up.  It's a good one! Enjoy! Have a question? Text me 1-206-309-5177
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Jonathan Fields is a father, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, The Good Life Project. He also speaks globally to groups and organizations and his work has been featured widely in the media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Oprah Magazine, and many others. In this episode, Jonathan and Eric discuss his book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive. But wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jonathan Fields and I Discuss How to Discover Your Sparketype and …His book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come AliveThe 10 impulses that underlie the drives that humans haveWhy the words “life purpose” and “passion” often lead us down the wrong pathHow very often in life there's not A “right” answerHow to find out your SparketypeThe difference between primary, shadow, and anti sparketypesEric's SparketypeHow to align your work with your Sparketype (without blowing up your life!)How to figure out the answer to “what am I going to do with my life?”How to step into the important work of self discoveryJonathan Fields Links:Jonathan's WebsiteTwitterInstagramUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfPeloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.comIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jonathan Fields, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Jonathan Fields (2016)Jonathan Fields (2014)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever wonder why some people love a complex challenge while others find it exhausting? Or maybe you’ve discovered that certain activities put you into a state of flow in which you’re completely immersed and lose track of time. When we understand the motivations and activities that we are innately wired for, we are able to use that information to design our lives in ways that make us more fulfilled and productive. This “DNA-level wiring” is called your Sparketype. Today’s guest is Jonathan Fields. Jonathan hosts one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project®, where he shares powerful stories, conversations, and resources, on a mission to help listeners live more meaningful and inspired lives. The podcast has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, O Magazine, Apple’s iconic annual product event and more. Jonathan is also the founder and CEO of Spark Endeavors, a research initiative focused on helping individuals and organizations reclaim work as a source of purpose, energy, meaning, and possibility. His book, SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive was just released and the book delivers an important message in a time when many people are emerging from the pandemic and seeking out new work that will both challenge and fulfill them. Jonathan and I talk about what the various Sparketypes are and how knowing yours, or your team members, can help make work, and life, more fulfilling. Members of the Modern Manager get my guide to talking about Sparketypes with your team. Get it when you join at www.themodernmanager.com/join. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox. Read the related blog article: The 10 Sparketypes That Every Manager Needs to Support KEEP UP WITH JONATHAN Website: https://sparketype.com/ and https://www.jonathanfields.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathanfields LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfields1/ Book: https://sparketype.com/book/#order Key Takeaways: “Sparketypes” are the “DNA-level drivers” of action that set us on fire by most deeply fulfilling and energizing us. There are ten different Sparkatypes. A Maven ge

What makes you come alive? More specifically, how do you uniquely exert effort—for no other reason than the way it makes you feel? as Jonathan shares in his new book, Sparked, we're all born with a certain “imprint” for work that makes us come alive. This is your "Sparketype®," your DNA-level driver of work that lets you know, deep down, you're doing what you're here to do. More About Jonathan Fields: Jonathan Fields—the Good Life Guy—delivers insights that spark purpose, possibility, and potential. On a decades-long quest to discover what makes people come fully alive, Jonathan is an award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, and host of one of the world's top podcasts, Good Life Project. He is the author of Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive. ❤️ Enjoying the show? The best way to thank us is by leaving a rating or review. Free Time is listener supported—consider donating to become a podcast BFF Insider and you'll get access to a monthly Q&A call with Jenny and private feed.

Jonathan Fields, host of The Good Life Project, and author of the forthcoming book SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive, shares his research on the nature and power of purpose, and offers his perspective on how each of us can create better and more meaningful lives, driven by work that moves us.

Jonathan Fields discusses how to spark meaning, fulfillment, and joy in your work by aligning with your Sparketype. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) A (free!) assessment that identifies what makes you come alive 2) The ten impulses that describe how we work 3) The fundamental questions that create career fit Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep703 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONATHAN — Jonathan Fields hosts one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project®, where he shares powerful stories, conversations, and resources, on a mission to help listeners live more meaningful and inspired lives. Fields is also the founder and CEO of Spark Endeavors, a research initiative focused on helping individuals and organizations reclaim work as a source of purpose, energy, meaning, and possibility. His new book, SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive delivers an important message in a time when many people are emerging from the pandemic and seeking out new work that will both challenge and fulfill them. • Jonathan's book: Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive • Jonathan's podcast: Good Life Project Podcast • Jonathan's website: GoodLifeProject.com • Jonathan's website: Sparketype.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Bhagavad Gita, translated by Eknath Easwaran • Book: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Postie. Run direct mail like a digital marketer with at postie.com/awesome. • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the final episode of Season 3. I know! Where has the time gone? I've learned so much and been so inspired! I think this episode is a great capstone to the season! My guest today is Jonathan Fields, who you might know as the Good Life Guy who delivers insights that spark purpose, possibility, and potential. I think Jonathan and I are kindred spirits as he too is on a decades-long quest to discover what makes people come fully alive. Jonathan's list of accomplishments and accolades is long! He is an award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, and host of one of the world's top podcasts, Good Life Project (of which I am a big fan!). But you don't have to take just my word for it! The Wall Street Journal named Good Life Project one of the top self-development podcasts, and Apple featured it on-stage during its legendary annual product event. Jonathan is featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, FastCompany, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, CNN, The Guardian, O Magazine, SELF, Allure, Outside, Elle, Vogue, Fitness, and thousands of other outlets. (I messed up right here twice - hope it;s an easy cut in editing!) In addition to writing award-winning and bestselling books like, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive, How to Live a Good Life, and Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt Into Fuel For Brilliance, Jonathan has founded several companies with a focus on maximizing human potential. The most recent is Spark Endeavors, where he is the chief architect and driving force behind the world's first purpose, engagement, and flow archetypes–the Sparketypes®. This powerful tool has been tapped by over 500,000 individuals and organizations, generating a rapidly growing, global data-set, and insight-based solutions to help transform how we work, lead and live. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ann-hiatt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ann-hiatt/support

My guest today is Jonathan Fields. He is an award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project®. He is currently the founder and CEO of Spark Endeavors, and lead architect behind the Sparketypes®, an online assessment system to help individuals and organizations identify, embrace, and cultivate work that makes people come alive!A lot of our conversation revolved around the ideas in his new book “SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive.”In this episode we discuss why “burning out” is becoming more common in today's society, the relationship between internal stress and physical pain, how to not self-sabotage once your life is finally in alignment, how to find out your “Sparktype”, what to start doing with your life right now, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1162The Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-podThe Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-podSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Jonathan Fields. Jonathan is an award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project®. He's also the author of a new book – Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive.

Ever want to change something that really matters to you, but struggle to make it stick, let alone wonder how to ever get started? You're not alone. There is so much misinformation in the world of behavior change, which is why I wanted to sit down with Katy Milkman to see if we could all get closer to the truth. And, find out, once and for all, what really works, and what's just distraction. Katy is an award-winning behavioral scientist and a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She hosts Charles Schwab's popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and is the co-founder and co-director of The Behavior Change for Good Initiative, a research center with the mission of advancing the science of lasting behavior change whose work is being chronicled by Freakonomics Radio. She has worked with or advised dozens of organizations on how to spur positive change, including Google, the U.S. Department of Defense, the American Red Cross, 24 Hour Fitness, Walmart and Morningstar. Her research is regularly featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and NPR. She is the bestselling author of How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. You can find Katy at: Website | Choiceology podcastIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Dan Ariely about the irrational ways we behave and how to see more clearly what's really going on.Check out our offerings & partners: Parachute: Premium quality sheets, towels, robes and more. Like nothing you've ever felt. Make staying in more comfortable with our modern home collections. Responsibly manufactured. Visit ParachuteHome.com/GOODLIFE for free shipping and returns on Parachute's very comfortable home essentials.My new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When James Victore was told by a professor, in his design program during college, that he wasn't cut out for the famed institution he'd been attending, instead of arguing, he left. Then, promptly launched and built his own successful design consultancy. Years later, an accomplished illustrator, designer, and provocateur of the status quo, he returned to that very school, but this team, to teach is own perpetually-packed class. James has been described as part Darth Vader, part Yoda, prolific storyteller, designer, provocateur, artist, activist and teacher. A designer and creative thought leader who people look to find clarity and purpose in their life and work. He's widely known for his impassioned views about design and its place in the world. At the helm of his independently run design studio, James makes work that takes a strong position and often toes the line between sacred and the profane. And, the world has taken notice. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, in the permanent collections of the Louvre and the Library of Congress and his client list includes countless industry leaders. His book, “Feck Perfuction“ is sort of his manifesto on living a creative, full-contact and alive life.More recently, he's been facilitating a Live Mentoring Program he calls ‘The Creative Warrior,' which is the culmination of decades of teaching, mentoring, sharing and, as he describes it, “just me having fun with brave souls.” So excited to share this Best Of conversation with you. You can find James at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Seth Godin about the importance of honoring your inner voice and developing a practice of personal innovation.Check out our offerings & partners: Peloton: Access high-energy workouts, instantly. Discover Peloton: streaming fitness classes to you live and on-demand. With the Peloton Bike, there's nothing like working out from home. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New members can try Peloton classes free for 30 days at onepeloton.com/app. Terms apply.My new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Farming has been a huge part of our history and culture for generations. But, there's a part of the story that's so often left out of the popular lore: the history, stories, and contribution of Black farmers. It's so important to understand this part of our heritage, not only to acknowledge the challenges and contribution, but also because it's had a profound effect on our food systems to health, education, economics, and beyond. In today's conversation with Natalie Baszile, we dive into the history and stories, not just of the past, but of present and returning farmers. Natalie holds a M.A. in Afro-American Studies from UCLA and is a graduate of Warren Wilson College's MFA Program for Writers. She is the author of the novel Queen Sugar, which was adapted for television by writer/director Ava DuVernay and co-produced by Oprah Winfrey for OWN. Natalie's stunning new anthology, We Are Each Other's Harvest, is filled with essays, poems, quotes, conversations, and first-person stories that examine Black people's connection to the American land from Emancipation to today, with a strong focus on what she calls the Returning Generation. It elevates the voices and stories of Black farmers and people of color, celebrating their perseverance and resilience, while spotlighting the challenges they continue to face. This collection helps all of us better understand the rich history and contribution of Black farmers. Plus, the book, itself, filled with imagery, is visually gorgeous as well.You can find Natalie at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Michele Harper, the author of New York Times bestseller, The Beauty of Breaking.Check out our offerings & partners: Talkspace: Online Counseling Via Text, Audio, Or Video Messaging. At Any Time, From Anywhere. Get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code GOODLIFE to get $100 off of your first month and show your support for the show.Lovevery: Award-winning, Montessori-inspired toys and subscription boxes for babies and toddlers. Designed by child development experts and sustainably made. Take the guesswork out of your child's play. Choose Lovevery today and get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at Lovevery.com/GOODLIFEMy new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How does a kid who grew up on a farm in the midwest, who struggled with mental illness on a level that led him to contemplate taking his own life, end up a rising star in industry, author, and the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at mega tech-company LinkedIn? More than that, how does he end up deeply present, at peace, and alive with possibility and joy? That is the trajectory of today's guest, Scott Shute.For more than two decades now, Scott has been on a quest to weave together the modern workplace and ancient wisdom traditions, blending a lifelong spiritual practice and passion with practical leadership and operations. It's been the expression of something akin to a “download” he got early in life to change work from the inside out. His approach has been “mainstreaming mindfulness” and “operationalizing compassion.” Which has not always been an easy sell. Scott is also the author of The Full Body Yes, and one of the powerful voices and teachers behind the InnerMBA, a nine-month online immersion for entrepreneurs, executives and employees who believe business is a force for good in the world, and want to achieve success while making a difference.You can find Scott at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Tara Brach about finding equanimity and compassion.Check out our offerings & partners: Peloton: Access high-energy workouts, instantly. Discover Peloton: streaming fitness classes to you live and on-demand. With the Peloton Bike, there's nothing like working out from home. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New members can try Peloton classes free for 30 days at onepeloton.com/app. Terms apply.Lovevery: Award-winning, Montessori-inspired toys and subscription boxes for babies and toddlers. Designed by child development experts and sustainably made. Take the guesswork out of your child's play. Choose Lovevery today and get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at Lovevery.com/GOODLIFEMy new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's something big happening that few people are really talking about in a meaningful and constructive way. A sense of loss, on so many levels, even if there's also hope and excitement. We hate talking about this stuff, but it's so important.Whenever I'm grappling with any kind of loss or grief, whether around a person or even just a broader sense of freedom, connection, humanity, or possibility, my go-to person is my dear friend, Megan Devine, who also happens to be today's guest. Megan is a psychotherapist and grief advocate. She's the author of the best-selling book, It's OK that You're Not OK, and the new guided journal for grief, How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed.Megan was on the show back in 2016, but I asked her to come back after a conversation we had about how so many of us are carrying an unacknowledged sense of loss and grief right now. I wanted to explore what that does to us, what it means for us, and how to work with it in a way that owns the reality, and also allows us to be changed, and move forward from a place of greater understanding, and maybe even lightness and grace. And, that's what we dive into in today's conversation.You can find Megan at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Ocean Vuong about how loss and othering as a child led to creativity and insight as an adult.Check out our offerings & partners: Everlane: Shop Everlane for the most beautiful essentials, at the best factories, without traditional markups. Go to everlane.com/goodlife and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping. And get easy returns within 30 days of your ship date.Zocdoc: Find In-Network Doctors. Choose from the largest directory of in-person & video visit providers in the nation. Search for Doctors based on availability, location, insurance, reviews & more. Go to Zocdoc.com/GOODLIFE and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today.My new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danielle Henderson is a TV writer, former editor for Rookie, cohost of the film podcast I Saw What You Did, and author of the achingly poignant and funny memoir, The Ugly Cry. Abandoned at ten years old by a mother who chose her drug-addicted, abusive boyfriend, she was raised by grandparents who thought their child-rearing days had ended in the 1960s. She grew up, in her words, “Black, weird, and overwhelmingly uncool in a mostly white neighborhood in upstate New York, which created its own identity crises.” Under the eye-rolling, profanity-laced, yet unconditionally loving tutelage of her uncompromising grandmother—and the horror movies she obsessively watched—Danielle found writing as a powerful outlet and form of creative expression. Along the way, she's written for many major outlets, TV shows, and as she shares, “she drove from New York to Alaska by herself, survived a bear chase, four Alaskan winters, junior high school, working in a convent, Aquanet hairspray, acid wash jeans, and the entirety of the Mets' 1987 season.” We talk about it all in today's conversation.You can find Danielle at: Website | Instagram | I Saw What You Did podcastIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Somebody's Daughter, Ashley C. Ford.Check out our offerings & partners: Peloton: Access high-energy workouts, instantly. Discover Peloton: streaming fitness classes to you live and on-demand. Get started on your Peloton journey. Go to onepeloton.com to learn more.Fiverr: Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers offering digital services in 300+ categories. Collaborating online hasn't been this easy since...ever. And right now, you can sign up for Fiverr Business absolutely FREE for the first year and save 10% on your purchase with promo code GOODLIFE when you go to Fiverr.com/businessMy new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to be great at something you love? Don't follow the age-old tropes. For decades, we've been told that, in order to become truly great at anything, we need to devote ourselves to thousands of hours of deliberate practice or have mad talent. Even better if you have both. But, what if that was a lie? Or, at least not the full picture? What if there was a third path that was actually the secret to greatness for many of the world's top performers across nearly every domain? According to today's guest, Ron Friedman, there is. Ron is an award-winning social psychologist who specializes in human motivation. In his latest book, Decoding Greatness (https://amzn.to/2UPM2a6), he breaks down the counterintuitive strategies the world's highest performers take to achieve excellence. He was inspired to write it by research on pattern recognition, skill acquisition, and creative genius, as well as a personal fascination with creators, entrepreneurs, and athletes who accomplish things that almost no one else can.You can find Ron at:Website : https://www.ronfriedmanphd.com/If you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversation we had with Anders Ericcson, also known as the father of world-class performance, excellence and expertise and the person whose research is often misquoted as the basis for the famed 10,000-hour rule : https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/anders-ericsson/Check out our offerings & partners: Fiverr: Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers offering digital services in 300+ categories. Collaborating online hasn't been this easy since...ever. And right now, you can sign up for Fiverr Business absolutely FREE for the first year and save 10% on your purchase with promo code GOODLIFE when you go to Fiverr.com/businessSleep Number: Adjustable firmness, comfort and support on each side. Proven quality sleep is life-changing sleep. Special offers, for a limited time. Only at Sleep Number stores or sleepnumber.com/GOODLIFEMy new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If I said the words, “I know this much is true,” a certain generation of humans would immediately start humming along with the lyric and the unforgettable melody from the iconic Spandau Ballet song, simply titled True. As the songwriter and guitarist for ‘80s music phenom, Gary Kemp wrote True, along with 23 hit singles, and the band's androgynous, glam look changed the culture of music in a way that wouldn't be truly understood for year. He later worked with everyone from Nelly to Lloyd and the Black Eyed Peas, wrote music that's appeared on TV shows worldwide, including Spin City, the Simpsons and Ugly Betty a well as Hollywood blockbusters like the Wedding Singer, Charlie's Angels, 50 First Dates, and Sky High.When Spandau's opening run came to close in the early 90s, Gary then followed a parallel muse into acting, appearing in the hit British gangster movie, the Krays, and then in Hollywood movies like the Bodyguard, and Quentin Tarantino's, Killing Zoe. He also made his theatrical debut in the London West End production of Art. Gary began touring again with Saucerful of Secrets, alongside Pink Floyd drummer, Nick Mason, and bassist, Guy Pratt, rekindling a desire to be back in the studio writing and recording an album he produced during the pandemic called INSOLO, which is a deeply reflective look at his life, love and work.You can find Gary at:Website : http://smarturl.it/INSOLOgkInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/garyjkemp/If you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversation we had with music icon, Ben Folds, about music, creativity and the power of nonconformity : https://pod.link/goodlifeproject/episode/e4c6ed32b87354e9fe5773e88892207dCheck out our offerings & partners: Hooked on Phonics: Hooked on Phonics App lessons keep kids excited to build new reading skills. Get Started. Practice Packs bring hands-on learning home, at your child's pace! Give your child the confidence that reading brings with Hooked On Phonics. Visit hookedonphonics.com/goodlife and receive your first month for just $1.Tommy John: We fixed underwear. Smart design and fabrics mean no more pulling at your pant line. Get comfortable with yourself. No Adjustment Needed. And right now you'll get 20% OFF your first order at TommyJohn.com/GOODLIFE.My new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.