35. The Human Growth Code - Dr. Andrea Vanacker & Christophe Fauconnier

Send us Fan MailDr. Andreea Vanacker is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and 4x author focused on promoting joy and human-centric leadership. Her work has been featured in major outlets like Forbes, Fast Company, and National Post. With a Ph.D. in Economics and vast experience managing global teams across 50+ countries, Andreea inspires leaders to build thriving, people-first organizations.Christophe is the Founder and Chief Business Humanizer at Innate Motion, dedicated to bringing human sense to business. A South African born during Apartheid, Christophe's mission to challenge institutional barriers led him to create a company that helps global brands grow with purpose, fostering genuine human connections.In this episode, Andreea and Christophe explore how embracing change is essential for growth and well-being. They discuss how resisting change can leave us stuck in fear and negativity, disconnected from our true nature. By welcoming change with gratitude, we open the door to personal and emotional growth, fostering resilience, generosity, and appreciation.The conversation highlights how shifting our perspective to one of curiosity and excitement allows us to navigate challenges with gratitude. By cultivating self-love, connection with others, and a deeper relationship with nature, embracing change becomes a powerful tool for thriving in all areas of life.Chapter:00:00 - Intro02:58 - Christophe explains what it means to be a "welcome change practitioner."04:05 - Overview of Christophe's company, Innate Motion.07:11 - Christophe shares insights on the role of change in growth.09:19 - How Andreea and Christophe became connected.13:10 - Andreea shares her experience with two brain surgeries and the nine hours spent in sleep during them.18:30 - Christophe reflects on challenging moments he's experienced.25:22 - Andreea introduces the 4 R’s related to the Human Growth Code.27:00 - Andreea explains why gratitude is so important to her.29:30 - Christophe shares his perspective on the importance of gratitude.36:27 - Christophe discusses the idea that self-sufficiency is a myth.41:37 - Andreea talks about her mission, "1 Million Years of Joy."Follow Sparks of Gratitude:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparksofgratitude/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparksofgratitudeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparksofgratitudeWebsite: https://www.sparksofgratitude.comDo you know someone who we should have on the show? Email us:[email protected]