The Being Human Podcast with Richard Atherton

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with T. Mark Meyer, author of 'The Art of Being Authentic', and advocate for authenticity in our lives and cultures. Mark's story is a dramatic example of following your purpose. Mark walked away from riches and status as the CEO of a successful start-up to follow a calling to lead a more intentional life. His transformative epiphany became the catalyst for his ambitious mission: to illuminate the pathway to authenticity for people everywhere. We talk: Finding authenticity What it means to be authentic Understanding intention Trauma and intention Purposeful living Links: T. Mark's Website The Art of Being Authentic - The Book

Glenn Akramoff, team building consultant and author of The Human Centered Team, discusses showing love in leadership, gaining trust and permission to lead, building a 'communication culture', surfacing 'hidden rules' of culture, and the issue with rolling out change programmes on a schedule with the host.

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week I speak with Damon Lembi, a working CEO, leadership expert and author of "The Learn-It-All Leader." Lembi explores the mindset and traits that distinguish exceptional leaders in our rapidly changing world.  Drawing from extensive research and real-world examples, he explores the concept of continuous learning as a cornerstone of effective leadership. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.  We talk: The importance of learning agility The "trust tax" in business How humility requires confidence Dealing with imposter syndrome Purposeful awfulizing Links: Damon's Website The Learn-It-All Leader - The Book  

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Eileen Day McKusick, a trailblazing researcher in the realm of electric health and author of Electric Body, Electric Health. Eileen unveils the fascinating connection between sound, frequency, and the human body in this extraordinary conversation. We explore the enigma of our energetic bodies and probe a potent approach to wellness based on a very different understanding of physics. Plus, get a front-row seat to a live Biofield Tuning session in this electrifying episode. We discuss: Our plasma bubble Aether and healing at a distance Initiating self-healing with sound The geometry of natural law  Why sound healing works so quickly Links: Eileen's Website Electric Body, Electric Health - The Book

Join Cathy Malchiodi, world-renowned art therapist and author, as we discuss the transformative power of art therapy. Topics include learning art therapy in a women's shelter, expression in therapy, journaling and the immune system, and using expression to self-regulate.

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Josefine Campbell - executive coach, ju-jitsu champion, and author of 'Power Barometer.' Discover how Josefine's insights on managing personal energy levels can lead to business success using a unique tool called the power barometer. In our conversation, we delved into the importance of taking responsibility for your energy levels and their direct impact on team performance. Learn practical strategies and techniques to harness your personal energy for optimal success. Highlights include: Balancing Time, Cost, Quality, and Energy The power of Body Awareness "Grazing trauma" for inner release Lessons from using ju-jitsu in the dark Breaking the stress cycle Links: Josefine's Website Power Barometer - The Book

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   Prepare for an inspiring conversation with Rijon Erickson, a world-renowned consultant, author and trailblazer in Open Space Technology (OST). If you aren't familiar, OST is a cutting-edge meeting facilitation process that flips traditional agendas on their head. With its unique approach, participants take the reins of their discussions by creating their own agenda and forming self-organised working groups.  I've seen this transformative power firsthand since attending my first Open Space in 2015. It's now my number one facilitation tool. With its ability to enable any group to produce astonishing outcomes, it is the most effective way to enable any group of people to have the magic happen, bar perhaps doing actual magic. We talk: From jazz musician to IT helpdesk to high-level facilitator Discovering Open Space for the first time The core principles of Open Space The issue with Hackathons Tilling the soil for self-organisation Links: Rijon's Website The Open Space Institute

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Deb Dana, a renowned clinician, author and pioneer in elucidating and applying Polyvagal Theory. Polyvagal Theory is a breakthrough in understanding how our nervous system works. It explains how our subconscious detection of danger cues trips us into one of three dominant states: calm, connected, curious - ventral vagas; fight or flight - sympathetic; and shutdown - dorsal vagal. Appreciating this aspect of how our nervous system works can help us to understand our reactions to everyday situations and how to help ourselves, and others return to a connected state. We talk: Beyond the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system What a fidgetting colleague tells us How to ladder up to achieve calm Why employee 'disengagement' is not the problem When to direct and when to give options Links: Deb's Website Deb's Books

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   The leading cause of death for men between 18 and 49 is suicide. Not cancer, not heart disease, men taking their own lives. It was this statistic that prompted my guest this week, veteran broadcaster Russ Kane, to create The Men's Radio Station. On the station, Russ has interviewed many men who have come back from the brink and survived. His show provides knowledge, ideas and solutions across a range of physical and wellbeing areas.  We talk: Why men choose suicide Why it’s now worse than ever What we can all do about it  How his work has changed him Giving up all his possessions Links: The Men's Radio Station The Women's Radio Station Russ' Website

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week, I speak with Ben Guttmann, an author, marketing expert, former CEO of a successful marketing agency and educator at Baruch College. He has worked with the biggest brands in the world and came to the conclusion that the most successful ideas are simple. In his book 'Simply Put', he provides a guide to designing simple messages that encourage action - an invaluable skill whether you're a professional marketer or just want to be a better influencer.  We talk: Why we complicate things The definition of a simple message  The 5 principles of writing simply Fluency over concision Could you really beat a wolf in a fight? Links: Ben's Website Simply Put - The Book