Bradley Wright, Life Purpose Lab

What does it look like to bring purpose into entrepreneurship? Entrepreneurship focuses on making money, but purpose is so much more.Mine Dedekoca is a serial entrepreneur. It's her nature to start new businesses, and she has done well for herself in the tech industry. She's also a deeply purposeful individual. There's more to life, she knows, than just making more money. Over time, she's developed interesting ways to incorporate purpose into her entrepreneurship. Mine has developed a series of purpose clubs. In these clubs, she mentors  women who are starting off as entrepreneurs. She teaches not just the business but also how to find a sense of purpose in what they are doing. In this podcast, you'll learn about:The balance of finding purpose in work versus the familyThe obstacles often faced by women entrepreneursThe power of networking in helping others find their purposeHow stories communicate purpose so wellThe value of helping "your" people rather than just the masses***Want to connect? Have a question? Just want to say "hi"? Send me an email at bradleywrightphd@gmail.com. Would enjoy hearing from you.Want to start your own podcast? This podcast is edited and produced (and music too) by Josh Gilbert. He does a great job and is a joy to work with. Contact him at   joshgilbertmedia@gmail.com

The answers that we get in life are related to the question that we ask. We want to be intentional about asking the best questions possible of ourselves. About a year ago, I created a question board in my office to keep my life questions in mind. It's worked surprisingly well. This mini-lesson reviews the power of right questions and describes how to create a question board for yourself. ***Want to connect? Have a question? Just want to say "hi"? Send me an email at bradleywrightphd@gmail.com. Would enjoy hearing from you.Want to start your own podcast? This podcast is edited and produced (and music too) by Josh Gilbert. He does a great job and is a joy to work with. Contact him at   joshgilbertmedia@gmail.com

Purpose isn't just an individual-level activity. Invariably, other people contribute to our development and enactment of purpose. This is especially true with mentoring relationships. Mentors commit to intentionally guiding us in our way.Marcus Goodloe felt lost as an adolescent. Growing up in Compton, California he faced various difficulties. In this context, he connected with various adult mentors--teachers, coaches, and clergy. They invested in him. They gave him the resources, opportunities, support and guidance that enabled him  to become the person that he was capable of being.In this episode, you'll learn aboutThe importance of mentorship for finding purposeHow to mentor othersOur responsibility for others when it comes to purposeThe distinction between resume and eulogy virtuesThe relationship between social justice and purpose***Want to connect? Have a question? Just want to say "hi"? Send me an email at bradleywrightphd@gmail.com. Would enjoy hearing from you.Want to start your own podcast? This podcast is edited and produced (and music too) by Josh Gilbert. He does a great job and is a joy to work with. Contact him at   joshgilbertmedia@gmail.com

Discover the intriguing three pathways to finding purpose: proactive, reactive, and reflective. Dive into how effort and intention can lead to meaningful objectives. Explore how significant life events can trigger newfound purpose. Reflect on the existing themes in your life to recognize what already fuels your passion. Gain insights into applying these paths in daily life and enhance your engagement with your own purpose journey.

The subconscious plays a surprisingly big role in our ability to find purpose. How can we cultivate it further? What can we do to better understand our subconscious' guidance.Many years ago, Pam Muller faced a series of personal and professional crises. On a whim, she turned to her dreams to find guidance. This proved to be powerful, so she sought out education and training on dream interpretation. She's now a spiritual director who specializes in teaching people to interpret their dreams. She is also a mentor for the Dream Work Training Program of the Haden Institute. In this episode, you'll learn:The role that emotions play in guiding us into purposeHow dreams serve as an "inner counsel"How dreams change our lives for the betterThree ways that dreams communicate purpose to usFour practical steps for interpreting your dreamsPam's website***Want to connect? Have a question? Just want to say "hi"? Send me an email at bradleywrightphd@gmail.com. Would love to hear from you.Learn more at schoolofpurpose.org.Want to start your own podcast? This podcast is edited and produced (and music too) by Josh Gilbert. He does a great job and is a joy to work with. Contact him at   joshgilbertmedia@gmail.com

What should we do if we're stuck in a job that doesn't give us purpose? How do we find our way out?Brooke Erol was a successful business executive years ago, but deep inside she knew that it wasn't the right job for her. She embarked on a journey to find a more purposeful career. She found it helping others find their purpose, and she became a life coach. After about a decade of this, she also started consulting businesses on finding purpose as an organization. She brings a wealth of practical strategies for finding purpose as individuals and groups. In this episode, you'll learn about:Why knowing what you don't want is as important as knowing what you do wantHow companies can have purpose and what it looks likeThe first step for anyone seeking a more purposeful careerThe one exercise that any group or organization can do to find purpose togetherHow leaders can foster purpose in their organizations***Want to connect? Have a question? Just want to say "hi"? Send me an email at bradleywrightphd@gmail.com. Would love to hear from you.Learn more at schoolofpurpose.org.Want to start your own podcast? This podcast is edited and produced (and music too) by Josh Gilbert. He does a great job and is a joy to work with. Contact him at   joshgilbertmedia@gmail.com

What does it feel like when we moments of clarity with our purpose? It would be easy to assume that these moments are light and cheery, but in reality they often come amid distress. This mini-episode explores how this works.

How does purpose play into leadership? What does it mean to be a purposeful leader?Tony Martignetti is a former business executive who now coaches leaders in finding purpose in their own lives and leading others with purpose. He's written a book and has his own podcast. He uses his experience and wisdom to be a "chief inspiration officer" for others. He makes clear that purpose isn't just for us. We use it to make other people's lives better too-especially through leadership.In this episode, you'll learn about:Why we unearth things within ourselves in order to help othersThe strategy of making "small bets" with experiences to find purposeThe difference between achievement and purposeThe relationship between purpose and effective leadershipHow to inspire other people into purpose*** You can find Tony online at: https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/His podcast: https://thevirtualcampfire.libsyn.com/***Want to connect? Have a question? Just want to say "hi"? Send me an email at bradleywrightphd@gmail.com. Would love to hear from you.Learn more at schoolofpurpose.org.Want to start your own podcast? This podcast is edited and produced (and music too) by Josh Gilbert. He does a great job and is a joy to work with. Contact him at   joshgilbertmedia@gmail.com

What is the relationship between money and purpose? This week's mini-lesson reflects on whether money is necessary for purpose, if it's a by-product of purpose, or if it's a hinderance to purpose.

How do we intentionally reinvent our lives into something better? What does this look like when we're over 50? Wendy Marx has had a peripatetic career. She's been a social worker, a journalist, marketer, PR agency owner, and now she's a career coach and branding expert. Along the way she has gathered three master's degrees. This rich experience gives her unique insight in how and why we reinvent ourselves--becoming our better selves both in the workplace at home. Into this she layers in the experience of aging.In this episode, you'll learn aboutWhat it means to reinvent yourself into something betterHow being over 50 actually benefits us in finding purposeHow and why to walk into discomfortWhat to do when you feel stuck in a careerThe importance of resilience for finding a purposeful careerHere are links for learning more about Wendy's workWebsiteLinkedInTwitterEmail: wendy@thrivingat50plus.comMailing List***Want to connect? Have a question? Just want to say "hi"? Send me an email at bradleywrightphd@gmail.com. Would love to hear from you.Learn more at schoolofpurpose.org.Want to start your own podcast? This podcast is edited and produced (and music too) by Josh Gilbert. He does a great job and is a joy to work with. Contact him at   joshgilbertmedia@gmail.com