Fearless Compassion with Helen Black of workRestart

"Fearless compassion to be able to say, am I willing to give an incarcerated person a second chance? Am I willing to understand that they may stumble a bit, but that's just what we do as Humans. What can I do to support them on their journey forward?" - Helen Black, CEO at workRestart What happens when you mix radical generosity with fearless compassion? It shifts the way we think and looks for innovative solutions to achieve meaningful change. WorkRestart does just that and is a not-for-profit social enterprise that aims to empower people with an experience of incarceration to re-start their lives and positively contribute to the community they live in. In today's episode, Vicki Saunders chats with Helen Black, CEO of WorkRestart where Helen believes in second chances to break the cycle. They cover impactful lessons such as: How to assist a group of people that some in society feel don’t deserve any help. Determination to reduce Australia’s reoffending rate to become one of the best in the world. The importance of shifting the way we think and look for innovative solutions to achieve meaningful change. How the first digital studio in an Australian prison facilitates rehabilitation. Having the opportunity to apply skills in a safe working day-to-day environment. The power of connecting people to see what their future can be. Knowing where your purpose sits to connect to their passion. The value exchange in the Australian prison system with WorkRestart. How to develop autonomy, competency, and belonging through their theory of change with self-determination. Punishment vs rehabilitation focus. What society needs to value vs a commercialized focus society. The significance of applying fearless compassion every day. We invite you to become a SheEO Activator or apply to be a Venture at SheEO.World. https://sheeo.world/ Take action with workRestart: Check out SheEO Venture WorkRestart's website https://www.workrestart.com.au/.