Introduction to the Inner Development Goals Ft. Erik Fernholm Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita Nowak

In the face of polycrises, we need inner transformation for outer change more than ever! Watch this episode to learn about the Inner Development Goals - a framework of leadership skills (based on the science of personal development) to achieve a more just and sustainable world.  With an academic background in cognitive neuroscience and happiness research, Erik Fernholm is a sought-after speaker and thought leader who co-founded the IDGs. In this episode, he describes why personal growth is necessary to transform society ​​- especially at a time of polycrisis.  00:00  Preview 00:23  Introduction  01:01  About Erik Fernholm  01:48  Why the Inner Development Goals framework is so important right now 06:53  How can we disrupt systems that no longer serve us? 13:53  Erik’s personal journey: Why he prioritises value over profit 19:04  We’re more connected than we think 24:50  What is a “good life”?  33:53  Are we avoiding discomfort or becoming who we aim to be? 37:44  Why the IDG framework is an invitation to expand rather than a to-do list  46:54 Life is about the journey, not the outcome.  56:13  The IDGs backstory 01:02:35 Critiques of the IDG framework  01:06:32 The problem of striving towards perfection 01:14:03 Erik Fernholm’s Purposeful Empathy Story  CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email [email protected]  ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com ✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/ ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast CONNECT WITH ERIK ✩ Website https://erikfernholm.se SHOW NOTES ✩ IDG Framework ✩ Erik Fernholm ✩ Adult temper tantrums  Video edited by Green Horizon Studio