Corporate Unplugged

Aleksandra Avli is the co-founder of HER Global Network and the founder and CEO of HON (Her Online Network). Today Aleksandra talks about her idea of creating networks of female entrepreneurs, the challenges of being a woman, what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, why companies need to be authentic and transparent in order to succeed, why being playful is good if you’re a leader, and why we need more empathy towards each other.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:Creating networks of womenThe challenges of being a womanWhat it’s like to be an entrepreneurA solution for businessesBeing playful is good if you’re a leaderWe need more empathy when dealing with each otherLinks:HER Global NetworkHON (Her Online Network)Full show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Petronella Panerus is the CEO of advertising agency Åkestam Holst. Today Petronella talks about what smart communication can achieve, the importance of putting people first and thinking long-term in order to be successful, refusing to compromise, why we need to start with ourselves in order to create positive change, why balance is the most important thing to have in life, and why we need to steer clear from extremism.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:Changing consumer patterns for the betterWhy putting people first is so important for our successRefusing to compromiseWhy we need to start with ourselves in order to create positive changeBalance is crucial We need to steer clear from extremismLinks:Åkestam HolstFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jason Prall is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and Health Optimization Practitioner. Today Jason talks about the secrets of the longest living people in the world, why we should give more credit to our intuition, why companies should bake more humanity into their business models, the power of human connection, why we should all let go a bit more, and how following your passion will also fix some of your health problems.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:The secrets of the longest living peopleWhy we should trust our intuition more oftenCompanies should bake more humanity into their business modelsThe power of human connectionWe should all let go a bit more and just enjoy the rideFollowing your passion will also fix some of your health problemsLinks:The Human Longevity ProjectFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Killen is a preventive and regenerative medicine physician specialized in aesthetics, hormones, and sexual health. Today Amy talks about restoring confidence in our bodies, why treating symptoms should no longer be the norm, why we should start speaking openly about sexual health, the benefits and costs of stem cells, why we should all be more willing to do uncomfortable things, and what should be our number 1 priority in the world.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:Restoring confidence in our bodiesWhy treating symptoms should no longer be the normBreaking the taboo on sexual healthThe benefits and costs of stem cellsWhy doing scary things helps us growLinks:Amy’s WebsiteDocere MedicalFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nathalie Molina Niño is the CEO of BRAVA Investments and the author of “Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs”. Today Nathalie talks about empowering women to do more, why poor access to capital leads to a lack of power, why counting the impact of the bottom is more important than counting the impact of the top, the importance of knowing what you stand for, why asset ownership is a vital part of political movements, and why we all need more proximity. For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:Fighting for women and their representation Poor access to capital leads to a lack of powerCounting the impact of the bottomThe importance of knowing where you standAsset ownership as an important part of political movementsWhat the world needs the most right nowLinks:Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women EntrepreneursBRAVA InvestmentsFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam Gazzaley is a professor in neurology, physiology, and psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, and the founder and Executive Director of Neuroscape. Today Adam talks about neuroplasticity, his innovative approach to treating behavioral and psychiatric disorders, why we shouldn’t multitask, why we should build our own path, why fearless forward-thinking is the key to success, and why we should all value and evolve our minds.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:Our brains have an amazing ability to change and improve themselvesAn innovative way of treating behavioral and psychiatric disordersWhy we shouldn’t multitaskDon’t wait for the perfect opportunity to comeFearless forward-thinking is the way to goLet’s all value and evolve our mindsLinks:NeuroscapeFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zameer Kassam is a jewelry designer and the founder of a fine jewelry brand carrying his name. Today Zameer talks about the transformation of the jewelry industry, his fresh business model, putting the consumer at the center of his business, what really brings us back to a brand, his advice to leaders, and why it’s important to always remember that we are all more similar than we are different.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:The change in the jewelry industryA fresh business modelPutting the consumer at the center of your businessWhat really brings us back to a brandZameer’s advice to leadersWe are all more similar than we are differentLinks:Zameer KassamFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Srikumar Rao is one of the top MBA professors in the U.S, a legendary motivational teacher and a pioneer of practicing happiness. Today Srikumar talks about why nothing external will ever fulfill us, why we have to understand that we are all connected, why we should be able to recognize that we live in “a” reality, not in “the” reality, how to correctly deal with resolutions, why servant leadership is important, and why we have to mean what we say and do something about it.For full show notes, scroll down.On today’s podcast:Nothing external will fulfill usThere is no separation between usWe live in “a” reality, not in “the” realityImplementing resolutions by an effort of will doesn’t workLeaders should be servant leadersWe have to mean what we say and do something about itLinks:The Rao InstituteFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Judith Glaser is an organizational anthropologist and a specialist in conversational intelligence. Today Judith talks about why it’s important to understand how our brains work, why it’s not healthy to know everything as a leader, how to deal with a conflict, why it’s important to give children a voice, why you should help other people grow as a leader, and why we should all have more compassionate conversations.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:Understanding how our brains workDon’t expect to know everythingWhen in conflict, be a filmmakerThe importance of giving children a voiceHelp other people growHave more compassionate conversationsLinks:Creating WEConversational IntelligenceFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zach Kuperstein is a cinematographer whose work earned nominations for Best Cinematography at the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards and Best Cinematography Debut at the Camera Image International Film Festival. Today Zach talks about his role as a cinematographer, the importance of collaboration, his need for friendlier environments on film sets, the Metoo movement, treating people like they are your friends, and the traits that lead to progress.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:What does a cinematographer do exactly? The importance of building strong collaborationsA need for a friendlier environment on film setsThe Metoo movementTreating people like they are your friendsCuriosity and a desire to learn lead to progressLinks:Zach’s WebsiteFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carl Rivera is the founder and CEO of Tictail, an NY-based e-commerce platform and social marketplace. Tictail houses online shops with thousands of brands from more than 140 countries and sells everything from ready to wear to original art, home goods, and beauty products. Today Carl talks about the uprise of story-driven commerce, reconstructing your identity through travel, the future of the shopping experience, the two ingredients for a sustainable business, the importance of challenging your status quo, and why stories can bring people together in a way that nothing else can.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:The uprise of story-driven commerceRedefining himself without the familiar contextThe future of the shopping experienceThe two key ingredients for any lasting, sustainable businessThe importance of challenging your status quoWhy stories can bring people together in a way that nothing else canLinks:TictailFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acas

Maksimilian Kallhed is the co-founder of the Pop Up Agency. He has travelled to over 30 countries and 50 cities with the mission of redefining how we use creativity in business. Today Maksimilian talks about having the right tools and mindset when it comes to creativity, the problem with the creative industry, turning towards a more agile approach, being open to change and movement, the way millennials consume products, and being generous with our knowledge. Photo by Emmanuel AndreFor full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:Democratising creativityThe problem with the creative industryTurning towards a more agile approachEmbracing change and movementIt’s important to have a clear purposeWhy we should all share our knowledge and experiencesLinks:The Pop Up AgencyFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marisa Peer is a coach to an extensive client list over the past 25 years, including royalty, rock stars, Hollywood actors, Olympic athletes, CEOs of multi-million companies, and political leaders. She’s a speaker, a therapist, a behavioural expert, and also a best-selling author.Marisa talks about how small adjustments can lead to great results, why companies should focus on meeting the needs of their staff, why you need to be able to fix yourself, breaking the “I’m not enough” pattern, updating the software within us, how fame can change us, and why it’s never too late to have a happy childhood.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:We all have the same needsIt’s important for companies to meet the needs of their staffHappiness is an inside jobBreaking the “I’m not enough” patternUpdating the education system to a more reasonable approachSuccess can come very late in your lifeIt’s never too late to have a happy childhoodLinks:Marisa PeerFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast

Eric Edmeades is an author, international business speaker and serial entrepreneur. He works with entrepreneurs and business owners from all over the world to inspire and empower them to achieve their full potential. Today Eric talks about the intricate set of rules making us unhappy, the problem with having too many choices, why big decisions drain us, reassessing your past in order to build your future, approaching life without fear, dealing with low self-esteem, the key to public speaking, and nurturing our bodies in order to nurture our brains.For full show notes, scroll down. On today’s podcast:The intricate set of rules making us unhappyThe problem with having too many choicesWhy big decisions require so much energyReassessing your past in order to build your futureHow to deal with low self-esteemThe key to public speakingLinks:WildFithttps://ericedmeades.com/Full show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ezekiel Vicente is the Chief People Officer at Mindvalley, a company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mindvalley is all about innovating education by using mindfulness and personal development techniques. Today Ezekiel talks about what’s in the DNA of a true leader, the failures of our education system, the main values that guide them at Mindvalley, why people seek jobs at organizations they resonate with, why investing in yourself as a person will end up benefiting your business, and why it’s important to always remember that we are all in this together.On today’s podcast:The DNA of a true leaderWe are taught to follow, not to thinkThe three main values at MindvalleyPeople choose employers they resonate withInvesting in yourself as a person will also benefit your businessWe need to remember to look at the bigger pictureLinks:MindvalleyFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anurag Gupta is a lawyer-turned-social entrepreneur who made it his mission to figure out a way to hack bias. He is also a public speaker, a mindfulness teacher, and an educator. He founded Be More America in order to train professionals to eliminate conscious and unconscious biases. Today he talks about measuring and hacking bias using the PRISM framework, how compassion is the essence of us as human beings, increasing well-being by dealing with the emotions that form biases, remembering to love yourself, and healing the epidemic of loneliness and loss of connection in the modern world by getting out of our minds and going back to our bodies.On today’s podcast:Biases can be measured and hackedThe PRISM framework for rewiring your brainCompassion is the essence of us as human beingsAddressing biases improves our mental healthThe importance of loving yourselfReversing the loss of connection and creating stable relationships and communitiesLinks:Be More AmericaFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/p

Scott Goodson is the author of Uprising: How to Build a Brand and Change the World By Sparking Cultural Movements, the founder of creative agency StrawberryFrog and the person who brought movement marketing to the world. His groundbreaking work involves award-winning movement campaigns and innovative communications for some of the world’s most iconic brands. Today he talks about the strong appeal of purpose, empathy-based marketing, the immeasurable power of movements, why advertising has become obsolete, a response to corporate culture, why being an anthropologist will help your business, authenticity vs greenwashing, and the strange power of confidence.On today’s podcast:The strong appeal of purposeBuilding strategies from empathyWhat sparks movementsWhy advertising has become obsoleteMovement marketing vs corporate cultureBeing an anthropologist will benefit your businessAuthenticity vs greenwashingMore optimism is neededLinks:StrawberryFrogUprising MovementsUprising: How to Build a Brand-and Change the Wo

Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and speaker, and owner of one of the most popular and influential blogs in the world. Today he talks about dancing with fear, why there is no such thing as authenticity, what makes someone remarkable, the old way of doing education and his antidote to it, unlimited resources and possibilities, the difference between leadership and management, and what to ask ourselves more often.On today’s podcast:Dancing with fear;Why there is no such thing as authenticity;What is a remarkable person?;A new way of doing education;There is no limit to what we can do;It’s important to fail more often in the service of generosity;Leadership vs management;What to ask ourselves more often;Links:Stop Stealing DreamsSeth’s altMBAAkimbo PodcastFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eric Edmeades talks about why it’s important to have the bigger picture in mind and protect the environment, how tough phases can translate into something greater, baby boomers and Brexit, the future of economies, automated workforce, changing buying patterns in order to influence manufacturers, and why companies should value their employees more.On today’s podcast:Keeping the bigger picture in mind and thinking long-term about the environmentImpacting people without running for governmentBaby boomers and BrexitThe flaws of democracyThe future of economiesResetting your relationship with foodWhy companies should value their employees moreLinks:WildFitFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachel talks about who we trust and why, pockets of stillness, companies that will win, how we got lost, living with trust scores, the missing human voice, how you can reframe your business, education factories, the power of communities, and where Facebook is going.On today’s podcast:A deeper understanding of trustMomentum follows pockets of stillnessWhat is the future of trust?Why it’s important to shift our perspective regarding educationThe future of FacebookIn praise of tolerance and local communitiesLinks:Who Can You Trust?: How Technology Brought Us Together and Why It Might Drive Us ApartFull show notes at: http://corporateunplugged.com/podcast/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.