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Oct 16, 2023 • 13min

Why are we making pizza boxes out of endangered trees? | Nicole Rycroft

Nicole Rycroft, biodiversity champion, discusses transforming supply chains for sustainability, focusing on shifting global viscose production away from endangered forests. The podcast also explores the role of supply chains in tackling the climate crisis, creating market conditions for change, and reimagining food and fashion for a sustainable future.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 21min

Work is not your family | Gloria Chan Packer

Gloria Chan Packer, mental wellness educator, talks about why work should not be considered family, the negative effects of blurring the boundaries, and the importance of setting clear boundaries for better mental health. She also highlights the significance of personal accountability in addressing workplace burnout and explores the balance between personal disclosure and professional relationships.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 27min

What the fossil fuel industry doesn't want you to know | Al Gore

Nobel Laureate Al Gore discusses the obstacles to climate solutions, criticizes fossil fuel companies' climate commitments, and calls for a global rethink of their role. The podcast explores the industry's lies and profits, urgency in addressing the climate crisis, and dangers of relying on fossil fuel companies for solutions.
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Oct 1, 2023 • 33min

Why Meetings Suck and How to Fix Them | WorkLife with Adam Grant

Adam Grant, host of WorkLife podcast, explores the frustrations of workplace meetings, their negative impact on productivity, and strategies to improve them. He discusses the history of meetings and challenges the norms surrounding them. The chapter also introduces the concept of Meeting Doomsday, where organizations reset their calendars to combat meeting bloat. Restructuring and eliminating unnecessary meetings leads to better work and better work days.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 23min

The magic of a creative career | Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen, actor from Port Talbot, discusses the power of mentorship, the importance of community support in pursuing creative careers, and the connection between his hometown and Hollywood superstars Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins. He emphasizes the significance of supportive families and progressive theater programs, as well as the impact of a black professor on his career. Sheen also highlights the need for gateways and pathways to create opportunities for underrepresented individuals.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 14min

The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools | Heejae Lim

Education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim discusses the power of family engagement in schools and highlights tools and tech that can remove language barriers and foster meaningful connections. Shawnee Dowell joins to share insights on additional tools for healthier relationships. The podcast explores the impact of family-school collaboration, the power of parents in student success, and improving communication channels.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 11min

How to quit your job -- without ruining your career | Gala Jackson

Career coach Gala Jackson gives a three-step exit strategy to quit a job gracefully. Tips include reflection, goal-setting, financial checkup, and positive closure. Navigating career transitions, building relationships, and leveraging networking are also discussed. Understanding stress and making big decisions are emphasized for a fresh start.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 35min

Uber, and how to fix things when trust is broken | Fixable

Frances Frei, an expert in trust and leadership, discusses the three pillars of trust - authenticity, empathy, and logic. She uses Uber as a case study to illustrate how trust can be strengthened when it's on shaky ground. The podcast also explores the importance of trust, debunks common myths, and shares strategies for rebuilding trust in organizations.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 20min

A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph, an iconic performer on stage and screen, shares her journey of self-belief, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, maintaining a healthy mindset, and using one's voice to create positive change. She offers actionable advice on finding self-confidence and encourages self-awareness and education for making a difference in one's community or workplace.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 16min

5 steps to fix any problem at work | Anne Morriss

Anne Morriss, leadership visionary, shares a radical, one-week plan to build trust and fix problems at work. She discusses the importance of identifying the real problem, having brave conversations, and running smart experiments. She also emphasizes the value of seeking diverse perspectives and utilizing storytelling as a tool for change.

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