Light Work

What does it take to build a career that lasts more than three decades in one of the world's most competitive industries?In this episode of Light Work- Moving Beyond the Paycheque, I sit down with Denise, a powerhouse of the global entertainment industry whose career has spanned film, television, media, marketing, and business development. From Palace Pictures and United International Pictures to leadership roles with Disney, ABC, ESPN, Yahoo!, The Telegraph Media Group, Allied Global Marketing, and now as Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Variety, Denise has helped shape how audiences experience entertainment around the world.Together, we explore the realities behind sustained success: what drives someone to keep evolving, how to navigate disappointment and rejection, and what it means to remain resilient through decades of industry change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Light Work – Moving Beyond the Paycheque, I’m joined by Geoffrey Williams, a cultural strategist, executive coach and inclusion leader whose career has spanned global brands including Burberry, Dr. Martens and Thomson Reuters.Working at the intersection of brand, culture and equity, Geoffrey shares insights from over two decades of leadership, exploring how the world of work is changing and what it means to build a career with purpose in an era of constant uncertainty.Together, we discuss evolving patterns of work and leadership, the shift from viewing work as simply a means of earning a living to seeing it as a way of contributing to humanity, and how to redefine success on your own terms. Geoffrey also reflects on belonging, identity, creativity, and the lessons that have shaped his personal and professional journey.A thoughtful conversation for anyone seeking to create a more meaningful relationship with their work and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our work is one of the most profound mirrors we have. It shapes our relationships, tests our character and delivers some of life's most enduring lessons often in the moments we least expect it.Joining me is Michael Fisk, a friend and a senior Hollywood executive whose career has spanned Sony Pictures, MGM, Amazon, Warner Bros and Lionsgate building international marketing operations from the ground up and leading over 500 global campaigns across more than 70 countries. He is now the owner of Pangram Entertainment, a production and distribution company bringing original film and TV to worldwide audiences, and Co-Founder and CEO of Callandor Group the first global registry for Sports AI IP, building the foundations for how sports and artificial intelligence will intersect for generations to come. He's someone who has moved through extraordinary professional disruption with both rigour and grace, and emerged with a deeper understanding of himself and the way he leads.Today, we explore what his journey reveals about identity, adaptability and the quiet lessons embedded in high-stakes work. How do we draw meaning from the hardest chapters of our careers? And how does the person we become through our work ripple outward into our relationships, our communities, and the world around us? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people don't realize that work is actually a subconscious laboratory for the self. We rarely clock in with the intention of "finding ourselves," yet the daily grind, the friction of high-stakes projects and the rhythm of the hustle, quietly carves out who we are long before we realise we’re looking.Joining me to unpack this is my former colleague Dan Bulteel, a global social media marketing powerhouse and entrepreneur. Dan has held industry-defining roles at TikTok and Adidas, and is now the CEO of MEET-TING, an AI-driven venture redefining how we manage our most precious resource. Time.Today, we explore how our professional journeys serve as a mirror to our internal worlds, defining our identity often without us knowing it. We’ll discuss why work plays such a pivotal role in this self-discovery and how the evolution of our "professional self" ultimately ripples out to transform the lives and worlds of everyone around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is a career just a ladder to be climbed, or is it a mirror to the soul? Join me Michael Djan and my good friend Evelyn Zhang as we sit down to explore the profound intersection of professional ambition and personal purpose.In this episode, we navigate the complexities of "the climb"—from the lessons learned in the trenches of the corporate world to the moments of clarity that supports our purpose. True success isn't just about reaching the top, it’s about revealing your inner light can be communicated through work. Together, we pour over how to align your daily output with your highest intent, ensuring that your career path makes sense for the unique gifts you give the world. If you are looking to bridge the gap between your professional "doing" and your spiritual "being," this is your guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this intro episode I explores the deeper questions surrounding work, identity, and purpose. I share personal experiences of redundancy and the emotional turmoil it can cause. Exploring work being more than just a pay check, I discusses the importance of integrity and curiosity in navigating one's career and invite you to join me on a journey of self-discovery and brining light to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.