Decoding Purpose

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose podcast.As you all know by now this podcast is brought to you by Future Crunch. The team was excited last week to be announced as one of the Time out Melbourne Future Shapers and as were also featured in an article (https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/things-to-do/future-shapers-future-crunch-want-us-to-be-optimistic-about-the-future). In that article, our co-founder Angus was asked a question around whether we had any advice for anyone looking to affect change.Angus said this: regardless of how we feel about some of the world’s largest question marks right now – global pandemics, artificial intelligence, climate change, social change – reactions that come from fear are rarely ever the solution. Something that’s really worked for us is to look for what we call “mini-utopias” – small bubbles of progress, examples of individuals, organisations or communities really getting it right.I share this today a) because the idea of mini-utopias is one that I love, but also

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.In today's episode, we are traversing from the world of science into the world of wildlife, in particular, what the wild can teach us about ourselves. About our motivations, our sense of personal responsibility, and about our purpose when our life is quite literally in the jaws of an angry lioness.Today's guest is not only a friend and colleague but also an extraordinary human being who nearly lost his life, to work out how he could best use his life in the creation of a better world.His name is Richard Field and he is regarded as one of Africa’s finest safari guides and today is a globally recognised professional speaker. At only 25 years of age he also became one of the few people who’ve been mauled by an angry lion and lived to tell the tale. With his life having flashed before him, and his life saved by an onlooker, Richard’s recovery didn’t obstruct his love for the African wilderness, but it did leave emotional scarring - and forever influenced hi

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.Now as for today's interview get ready to get bugged out! Today we are speaking to the one and only Shasta Henry on the unexpected influence of bugs and let me say this! If the point of this podcast is about the creation of a better planet then as it turns out bugs are a crucial part of that ingredient.Shasta is a scientist; a passionate adventurer, entomologist and educator. She’s part of Future Crunch, a group of scientists, artists, researchers and entrepreneurs that believes science and technology are creating a world that is more peaceful, connected and abundant. Their mission is to foster intelligent, optimistic thinking about the future, and to empower people to contribute to the 21st century that works for everyone.She is an advocate for invertebrate technology improving the human condition, addressing problems like agricultural waste, hunger, gendered poverty and biodiversity decline. She has named beetles from the Amazon (and has one species n

Welcome to another episode of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast.For those of you who have been following this podcast for quite some time, you would know that I have been on a mission since day one to unpack purpose from every perspective possible, and 87 episodes in I think it is fair to say that I have done exactly that. Nonetheless, there is one perspective that I have left uncharted until today and one of the reasons for that is because only a handful of human beings have had the privilege of seeing themselves and the world from space or more specifically from Saturn.Today, I am feeling incredibly honoured to interview not only a globally renowned planetary scientist but also an extraordinary human who through both trial and transformation has pathed the way for women all over the world to pursue careers in science and technology. She has worked alongside revolutionary scientists such as Carl Sagan, with whom she collaborated on the world-famous Pale Blue Dot image of Earth taken in 1990, and her name is synonym

Today's guest is absolutely phenomenal Sarah Jaffe. Strap yourself in and get ready to have your brain cracked open. After spending a few hours researching for today's interview, I felt like my brain had gone to the gym for three hours….in the best kind of way. Why? Because over the course of the next hour you will have your neurons rewired, and any limiting beliefs about what you thought work was all about could potentially be thrown out the window.Over the course of today's podcast Sarahs goes on a myth busting adventure. These myths include work as a labour of love, the ‘unconscious’ role of women in the workplace, and why purpose is not in any way…all about work. Infact Sarah would argue that work is not designed to love you back.So who is Sarah Jaffe? She is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone & she is also the author of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt.She is a Type Media Center reporting fellow and an independent journalist

The world of business is changing. The single pursuit of ‘profit at any cost’ has been replaced by a desire to build companies that create a better future — and enjoy commercial success. To anyone in the space of purpose in business, this is not a new conversation, but I do believe today's guest, Alan Moore takes a new approach. One that explores the intersection between good design and good business and that celebrates purpose as being a core part of beautiful and influential purpose-driven brands.Alan Moore is a designer and business innovator on a mission to help businesses discover their own unique beauty. He mentors teams and individuals deliver leadership programmes and advises clients on regenerative business practices. He has collaborated with companies and institutions all over the world, including PayPal, Microsoft, Xero and MIT. He has spoken at SXSW, the Hay Literary Festival and the Do Lectures; and is the bestselling author of Do Design: Why beauty is key to everything AND the book we will be di

Tim Duggan is a new media entrepreneur who has co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media – Australia’s leading millennials digital publisher.In 2018, industry organisation Mumbrella named Junkee Media the Large Publishing Company of The Year, and they are the only company to be award Mumbrella’s coveted Media Brand of the Year for multiple titles, Junkee and Punkee. Junkee Media also helps some of the world’s leading brands like Netflix, American Express and Qantas tell and share their stories through their award-winning social content agency.In today's episode Tim and I unpacked his brand new book - Cult Status - How To Build A Business People Adore.Why is that? Because today consumers have changed, and the businesses that form around them are principled, purposeful and creative. The next generation of entrepreneurs thinks differently, and Cult Status will show you how you can too.Tim believes that enough has been written about huge cult brands founded last century – Nike, Apple, R

As the world changes at rapid speed for many of us this has placed more emphasis on the connection we have to a sense of Purpose in our lives. A global pandemic amongst other things has a way of helping us to sift through what's important in life, and what's not. Most importantly it has reconnected us to the significance of family and friends in our lives. The people who truly matter.With that thought in mind, Imagine if out of the blue you found yourself in a situation where your quick thinking and decision making would determine whether or not one of the important people in your life would live or die. Would you have the skills to know what to do next? Would you have the capacity to act in a manner that could save their life?This is not a situation anyone wants to be in, but this where Donnie & Hutch, lifelong friends, found themselves. Today they are luckily both here to share their story.Ian Hutchinson (‘Hutch’) regarded himself as a fit and healthy 50 something. He walked the dog each morning and wen

Welcome to another episode of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast.Today, I invite you to come on a journey with me. Imagine for a moment, living life by the rules. As a man in the world, you study and work hard to become an attorney. You meet a wife, and have children, and continue to walk down that path until you realise that something inside of you is out of alignment. That something doesn't feel right. That your inner self is not in any way aligned to the person the world views you as. How so you may ask? Because on the inside you do not identify with being a man. You know that you are a woman.Today's guest is the incredible Robyn Gigl. Robyns PR team approached a few months ago to host an interview with Robyn in order to promote her new book By Way Of Sorrow. Of Course, we chatted about her book, but the reason I interviewed Robyn was all because of her story. A powerful narrative of self-acceptance, what it takes to ignite the transformation that truth can often ask of us, and a story of how she courageously let

Just imagine if you discovered your purpose and then realised that to live it you would have to be courageous enough to share with the world your absolute true self? That to be free to live in your truth you would have to swap boardrooms for open dance spaces, swap your suit and tie for a crazy colourful costume, and that the tea you are used to sipping in the office, would be served as a part of a wild and wonderful Mad Hatters Tea Party. Welcome to the world of today's guest. He is the founder of Xstatic Sunsets and the one and only mad hatter that I know. His name is Jasper Vallance.Jasper Vallance is the founder of Xstatic Sunsets who delivers 'epic' and inclusive sober dance parties and festivals to create joy and play 'naturally'. Xstatic Sunsets are a not-for-profit on a mission to inspire a more healthy and connected party culture to improve mental health. I personally am a huge fan of conscious dance as a way to not only have fun and exercise but there another benefit that Jasper and I unpack. And th

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose.When it comes to purpose the last place you might expect to find meaning is straight from the horse's mouth. Today that is precisely where we will be finding inspiration. After all, it is in the reflection of a wild horse, (or more specifically how that horse behaves in our presence) that we learn more about how we present ourselves to the world, and how we express our DNA Of Purpose through energy and emotion as opposed to the words that we say.Today's guest is the one and only Koelle Simpson who is a world-renowned life coach, horse whisperer, and leader of the Equus Coaching Movement. After experiencing early childhood trauma, horses became an important part of her journey to rebuilding a sense of trust in herself and the world around her. The safety, honesty, and wisdom she witnessed in these powerful four-legged teachers offered a profound and playful roadmap to reconnect with her own inner wisdom.Since then, Koelle has been honored to study with some of t

Welcome to another episode of the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.In today's podcast, we are shifting the focus to the purpose of parenting. Why? Because becoming a parent is one of the most challenging transformations we go through in our adult lives, and for women, this transformation is a spiritual one, but let's face it. It's also a physical one. Any new mum will tell you that navigating the often vulnerable postpartum period is challenging, and it is during this period we often need to implement a very gentle approach to rebuilding who we are as a parent and as an individual in a purposeful way. This means we need to be purposeful about how we heal our bodies, our minds, and our spirits to adapt to a new sense of who we are in the world. An evolution of our DNA.Now, it would be fair to assume that today's conversation is one for the ladies who have been lucky enough to conceive, and in many ways that is definitely the focus. That said, I know for some of you listening you may not have children. Regardless of who

Welcome to another episode of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast. I have to say that today I am so excited to be introducing to you all an incredible thought leader, business influencer, and one of the nicest humans in the world of speaking that I have had the pleasure of working with. His name is Phill Nosworthy.Phill is an executive advisor, speaker, and writer in the subject areas of meaning, leadership, and high performance. His insights into personal mastery and career acceleration have gained him a cult following among high performers in Fortune listed companies the world over. He has worked in more than 40 cities globally and counts Microsoft, AFL, Universal Music, and the Commonwealth Bank amongst his clients and he is the founder of Switch L+D, a bespoke learning and development partner for leading brands around the world.I remember having a coffee with Phill a few years ago when a lady on the table next to us leaned over and commented on how enriching the conversation that we were having was. That's not sur

Welcome to Season Three, Episode 2 of The DNA Of Purpose Podcast.Today’s guest is not only a friend but also a flawless, fearless, and fabulous crusader of empowering business influencers and thought leaders with everything they need to purposefully create cutting-edge video content...which let's face it. In the digital age video is the fastest way to build trust, convey credibility, and amplify your purpose in aa fiercely competitive attention economy.Her name is Rebecca Saunders. Originally from the UK, Rebecca hit her stride when she landed in Australia and decided to leap headfirst into the world of entrepreneurialism. She founded the Deli Agency in 2012, and also The Vlog School + Pyrmont Studio. Her reputation precedes her as one of Australia’s leading video strategists.In addition to her prowess when it comes to all things video production, Rebecca also has a personal story that truly showcases what it takes to fully embody all of who we were born to be - our DNA. At the age of seven, she was diagnosed

Hi, my name is Rebecca Tapp and this is The DNA Of Purpose podcast where we explore purpose as a part of who we already are. We showcase awe inspiring stories of the most purpose driven people on the planet with the intention of giving you the tools to step into the potential of who you were always born to be. After all, it's in your DNA.Today's guest is Eben Kirksey who is the author of The Mutant Project: Inside the Global Race to Genetically Modify Humans. Eben Kirksey is an American anthropologist who specializes in science and justice. The Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, hosted Kirksey for the 2019-2020 academic year, where he finished his latest book: The Mutant Project.When controversy broke about the world’s first genetically modified babies, Prof. Kirksey spoke about ethics from the main stage of the International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong. Over 1.8 million people watched the news unfold from the Summit in real-time, as Dr. Jiankui He revealed the details of h

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.Now today’s episode is one that I hold close to the heart for several reasons, and that is because this subject, this practice, this process and philosophy is one that has literally kept me sane throughout the craziness that has been 2020. In Fact it kept me sane through various chapters of my life. What I am talking about is none other than the art and practice of yoga.So what does yoga have to do with our life purpose? In my opinion everything. See just like yoga, I am a firm believer that purpose is a practice, and that a huge part of living with a purpose is all about showing up on the mat. Leaning into the postures, just as we lean into our lives.Just like yoga, there will be days where the postures flow, and other days where we feel challenged, but as we move through the process, and as we keep showing up for the sovereignty that is our life purpose we continue to move towards an integrated state of being. A state of wholeness and a place of uni

Welcome To Another Episode Of The Decoding Purpose Podcast.When we hear the word ethical used in a sentence it has a certain level of gravity. It is one that conjures up feelings of righteousness, morality, integrity and of purpose driven action and or responsibility. Simple to understand, and even easier to throw in a sentence, but what does it really mean? Is it a word, an image, or is it something that can only ever be applied in action?I think over the coming years as purpose and the purpose economy continues to grow in momentum we will see a lot more people using the word ethical - talk about ethical sales, ethical marketing, ethical talent attraction or the creation of ethical products, but I also think for the consumers we will all have to really do our homework in every decision we make….because as the saying goes action is always louder than words.However in a digital world it is often words or images that act as the click bait, making our job as purveyors of the internet even more important for the

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.We often hear people say that they have put themselves on the line for a project, for a passion or even for a purpose. We talk about the courage, the commitment and the certainty it takes to show up, speak up or stand out. Yet only a rare few understand what it takes to put your body on the line, or to take yourself outside of your comfort zone, and not many have road tested the manner in which having a sense purpose can inspire you to do things that others would say was simply not possible - or even crazy.Today's guest is one of those people. His name is Josh Stinton and he is otherwise known as the Charity Adventurer. So what does a charity adventurer do? Josh takes on epic challenges all over the world to help small charities help children in need.These challenges include doing a 90 kilometre cross country race in Sweden despite having never skied once before the start line. With only 4 months to learn to unicycle, representing Australia in the wor

Welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast. For those of us here in Australia the Jacaranda flowers are in bloom, the sun is shining and with talks of possible vaccinations and borders opening here in Australia there is a sense that maybe this new normal is starting to feel...well a little more normal. That said, the new part is undeniably a wave whose wake is yet to crash. This has been a year of change like no other, and the ripple from that change will be felt for many years to come.One thing that has been established in 2020 is the fact that this virus has levelled all of humankind. A virus that did not distinguish between rich or poor, black or white, male or female. In addition to that, in our pursuit to find a vaccine the world has collaborated more so than ever before. After all, when it comes to solving problems, collaboration trumps genius, and diversity by design is a new world superpower. Diversity in people, but also the diversity of humankind and technology.For all of these reaso

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Decoding Purpose Podcast.Now, for those of you who are regular listeners of this show, you may have heard me reference what I call the DNA of purpose as a framework to understand purpose decoded. Top-level, this is a concept that explores DNA (the genetic kind that is) as a metaphor for how we can connect with our individual sense of purpose and also as an acronym. Purpose is D; a Decision. N; a Narrative. And A; an Alignment to self. That self may be the individual self or in the case of today's podcast a collective self such as a business or a community.Once the decision to have a purpose is made, then the next part of the process is to find the narrative and to unpack the story, and that is exactly what we will be unpacking in detail in today's episode. So why is narrative so important in a conversation about purpose? Because purpose is the story we tell ourselves about who we are, purpose is the story we share with our team or clients about why our organization