The Positive Change Podcast
by richardharmer.com
Everyone wants to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life, but many people don’t. Dr Richard Harmer, a developmental psychologist and personal transformation coach, has helped 1000s of people to pursue their best life aligned to their unique passions, purpose and potential. In this podcast, Richard unpacks the best of what developmental psychology, positive mindset and the human potential movement has to offer and dispels the common misconception that life is meant to be a struggle.
Episodes
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S03E12: The Impermanence of All Things & Organisational Change
Do you ever feel like you are always changing and never get a chance to really catch your break and celebrate your progress? Well, guess what? Change is bound to happen in any organisation, whether we like it or not. This is what I talk about in the latest episode of The Positive Change Podcast,...
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S03E11: Overcoming the Barriers to Altruism
Have you ever wondered why, despite our best intentions, we sometimes struggle to fully embrace altruism? Isn’t it an intriguing question that probes the complexities of human nature? While many of us strive to be kind and considerate, there are times when self-interest and personal concerns can...
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S03E10: Breaking Free from the Mold: Honoring Your Individuality To Create Harmony
We've all experienced the pressure to conform to others' expectations that don't align with our True Selves—be it loved ones, the workplace, or society as a whole. And many of us recognise that choosing to fit in over standing out disconnects us from our authentic selves and often leads to...
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S03E09: Letting Go to Lead: The Surprising Power of Non-Attachment for Leaders
Leaders often face challenges in fostering positive change in organisations. We can feel as though we are facing a “brick wall of resistance”, unable to make progress on the things that matter most. This could be you, too. 🤔 If so, you are not alone — many others have faced similar trials. But...
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S03E08: Why a Clear Organisational Purpose is More Important Than Ever
Core to an organisation’s reason for existing (and its longevity) is its Purpose — its deepest ‘why’. A strong and well-defined purpose is a cornerstone of an enduring organisation. It provides wavering the organisation and its people with clarity and focus as it navigates towards uncertain...
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S03E07: What Excites and Terrifies Me About What’s To Come
The Futures = Infinite Potential. As Peter Diamandis and other futurists have noted, we are living in a time of unprecedented abundance and innovation, but this comes with the challenge of adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. 🤖💡 It’s true that a single definitive future can’t be predicted,...
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S03E06: Why Developing Yourself is Critical for Navigating Life’s Complexity
Life is complex. We all experience this “truth” — seeking to stay present to, and ahead of, the countless variables that shape the thoughts and choices that define our lives. I was speaking to a friend of mine just last week about the importance of practising Embodied Grace in engaging with life…
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S03E05: Your Path to Meaningful Change Is Through Your “Secret Sauce.”
Imagine a world where every person wakes up each day, eager to make a positive impact. Where each person brings their unique talents and abilities to all they pursue, using their 'secret sauce' to create meaningful change. That world can be a reality, starting with YOU. You see, when you…
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S03E04: Thinking Creatively To Make Change Happen.
The cornerstone to any successful change is CREATIVITY. In fact, all change starts with creativity — it is through the act of “creating” that the need for change is born. I believe that developing your creative thinking skills is vital to making meaningful change happen in your life. It’s by...
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S03E03: Don’t overlook the power of meaningful progress.
For me, success is all about making meaningful progress towards what matters most to me. This episode of The Positive Change Podcast, the first for 2023, I answer a question from one of my listeners: What was your greatest success in 2022. Do I have to have only one “greatest success” for 2022?…
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S03E02:Thrive Through Change Masterclass — LIVE recording (Part 2).
Ready, Set, Change — navigating the “messy middle” of change. In the last episode of The Positive Change Podcast, I explore the three phases of psychological transition through any significant change: Phase 1: Endings Phase 2: Neutral Zone Phase 3: New Beginnings In this episode (Part 2 of my...
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S03E01:Thrive Through Change Masterclass — LIVE recording (Part 1).
Ready. Set. Change! Constant change truly is the new norm for so many. Partnering with people and organisations as they strive to thrive through change is my “sweet spot” and I love supporting people to build the clarity and courage to navigate change successfully. There is no single approach to...
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S02E20: Are you pursuing the right things in your life?
The thing I love about producing The Positive Change Podcast every few weeks is that it's an opportunity for me to review my current work focus, and to reflect upon what is important about where I invest my time and energy. For the past two years, I’ve produced 27 episodes of this podcast across...
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S02E19: Networks: The ultimate accelerator of your impact.
Establishing and building strong networks is an essential element of thriving as a change-maker and entrepreneur. As the saying goes, “a problem shared is a problem halved”. It's through our customer, client, family, and friendship networks (to name but a few networks) that we find the essential...
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S02E18: Living Life With Compassion Through Three Lenses
As a collective society now is a high time to call upon more compassion towards ourselves and more so to each other. Cultivating compassion goes beyond feeling empathy, concern or pity for others. It develops the strength to cope with suffering, to take compassionate action and have the strong…
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S02E17: Letting Go of Expectations
There’s one thing a lot of people often find hard to let go of– expectations. When our reality does not match our expectations, most of us would feel disappointed, frustrated; our minds react negatively. This disconnect makes it feel like our efforts are not enough or that ultimately we are not...
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S02E16: Sustaining Change: 20 Personal Mantras To Live By
Life isn’t linear, there will always be ups and downs that come our way. A question that is often asked is ‘how do you cope and sustain yourself with these ups and downs’. You’ve probably heard about mantras and affirmations because of their rise in popularity as of late. You’ve probably even…
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S02E15: Taking Action To Start Changing The World
We experience moments in life where we know and realize that we need to shift the course of our lives in order to be truly happy. These moments are often scary, or may make us feel uncertain BUT know that it will lead to a change that allows us to grow, evolve, and finally become who we were…
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S02E14: What are the telltale signs that you’re going through positive change?
I've been talking about positive change and how it is a wonderful thing to experience and how it's necessary for building success and happiness. BUT what I haven't discussed is how can someone tell that change is needed in their lives. More importantly, can a person tell if they are ready to...
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S02E13: Self-Efficacy: How Believing In Yourself Makes You A Pioneer of Change
What changes do you want to make in any aspect of your life? Then proceed to think about whether you are able to do it or not. If you are able to do it, then start making these meaningful changes in your life. If your answer is that you're not able to make the change, I want you to think about…
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S02E12: Thriving in life and work and why relationships matter.
We’ve all been there … … that sinking feeling in the pit of our stomach when our most important relationships begin to feel just a little stale and it's time for a change. The good news is: We don’t need to end these relationships, BUT we do need to be ready to challenge the status quo in order…
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S02E11: Is it time to stop calling yourself a “Founder”?
In this first podcast for 2022, let’s talk about new year resolutions. If you consider yourself to be a “high achiever” then most likely you’ve set your new year resolution, created that all-important plan for its execution, and have scheduled how you’ll go about delivering it. But if you’re also...
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S02E10: The Power Of The PAUSE.
At this time of year when many of us are preparing for the traditional holiday season, we can sometimes work against our own experience of “winding down”. Oftentimes, even though we desire to slow down we can act in ways that actually ramp up our efforts … working longer and harder in an attempt…
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S02E09: Why enduring change starts with your own transformation.
I've been involved in many significant change projects with organisations where people (including me) have talked a good game about change but haven't actually done anything to make that change happen. Yes, we’ve dreamed big and developed a solid plan for how that change would occur, but we…
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S02E08: Don’t let negative thoughts hold you back.
Ever experienced “spaghetti mind”? If you've ever been in a scenario or situation as an entrepreneur where you've got too much thinking happening, where you just can't seem to switch off that next thought and remain focused, then you know EXACTLY what I’m talking about. Spaghetti Mind! Core to…
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S02E07: Why having a bold vision is essential to becoming a Thriving Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, maintaining a clear future direction is essential to thriving as an entrepreneur. But, too often entrepreneurs can feel constrained within their entrepreneurial adventure … on auto pilot without a clear sense of what the next successful step in their business involves. When…
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S02E06: How to find your flow in your business and in your life
How do you know when you’ve fallen out of flow in your business … and what do you do about it when you do? In this episode of The Positive Change Podcast, we talk about what to do when you think you are “off your game” in your business and when you recognise that you are working against yourself…
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S02E05: No, busyness success DOES NOT EQUAL business success.
I’m not going to lie, starting and growing a business can be hard. As you pursue your entrepreneurial adventure you will face many unknowns and, at times, the learning curve needed to be successful is incredibly steep. But, that learning curve is also what makes entrepreneurship so much fun. In...
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S02E04: Why you need to thrive as an entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur and change maker, you don’t have to look too far beyond your everyday experience to recognise that the scale, speed and complexity of change facing humanity is expanding. Political unrest in some quarters of the world, economic divide, social volatility, acceleration of...
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S02E03: Why Copying Successful People Won't Always Work For You
Every entrepreneur's strategy towards success is unique and that’s why copying another entrepreneur’s “success strategies” may not always work for you or your business. To succeed in business it’s important to align your strategy to its implementation environment. And the same applies when…
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S02E03: Why Copying Successful People Won't Always Work For You
Every entrepreneur's strategy towards success is unique and that’s why copying another entrepreneur’s “success strategies” may not always work for you or your business. To succeed in business it’s important to align your strategy to its implementation environment. And the same applies when…
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S02E02: Why positive thinking isn’t enough to be a successful entrepreneur
If you’re wondering why “positive thinking'' isn't resulting in you feeling positive in your life, and business, then this podcast is for you. Research shows that at any given time, between 30% and 50% of entrepreneurs and business owners feel emotional or mental distress — stress, anxiety…
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S02E01: The importance of purpose
In this episode of the Positive Challenge Podcast we talk about the importance of purpose. A primary focus in each person’s life is to enlighten and enliven each one of us to reconnect with your own inner resources, and to provide you with the tools you need in order to reconnect with and live…
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S02E00: Introducing The Positive Change Podcast
I believe that humanity is on the cusp of a radical and inspiring transformation. A transformation that invites all of us to become more connected with ourselves and with each other, and more caring and compassionate towards each other A transformation that inspires each one of us to discover and...
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S01E09: Six acts for fostering personal positivity
Fundamentally, what I care about is realizing potential and supporting others to explore, create and liberate the potential for themselves and those around them. But, sometimes creating the changes needed to liberate new potential is not easy. What I have learnt over the years is that during...
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S01E08: Proceed Until Apprehended, then continue to proceed.
Last week’s revelation was a game change for me. In speaking to my experience I realised that I was failing to lean into a core mantra for my own life, work and leadership: Action Precedes Clarity. Well, this revelation opened up second, supporting life mantra: Proceed Until Apprehended....
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S01E07: The importance of living the mantra "action precedes clarity"
This week we're talking about making progress about the things you care about and the one mantra that has held me in good stead for much my adult working life. I've had a successful career as an organisational consultant working across corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations, both...
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S01E06: Emotions are the fuel for momentum, so how are your feelings flaming your fire?
Why do some people fail to pursue their full potential - because emotions are the fuel for our momentum we need to make sure our emotions are positive and flaming our fire within. We need to realise that each one of us is an emotional being living in a rational world and now, more than ever, it…
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S01E05: Connecting with your true intention
I want to talk about the true intention of youschool.co. The tagline of youschool is:"Realise Your Potential" and our tagline speaks to ourΩ promise, which is to support to explore, create and liberate their potential. But, what is the true intention of youschool sits beneath this tagline. All of...
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S01E04: Seeking the signal within the noise
Where things start to feel overly complex, it may be time to pause and consider: What is the most important element to pursue at this time? In this week’s episode of revelations@youschool, Dr Richard Harmer reflects upon a current project that is beginning to feel too complex. And, in seeking to...
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S01E03: Developing beyond the illusion of choice
Have you ever stopped to wonder if the choices you make in life, work and relationships are truly your own? In this episode of revelations@youschool, Dr Richard Harmer draws upon ideas taken from Adaptive Leadership theory and practice. Each one of us has a predetermined (gifted at birth)...
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S01E02: Facing our fears
What if the thing we are most afraid of in life is realising our potential? In this episode of revelations@youschool we explore this possibility.
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S01E01: Commencing our origin story
I have wanted to make a podcast for years. I am really fascinated by how people create the time and have the courage to put themselves out there and speak about what is true for them. With the launch of youschool.co, the time is right to speak to my revelations and my potential.
About this show
Everyone wants to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life, but many people don’t. Dr Richard Harmer, a developmental psychologist and personal transformation coach, has helped 1000s of people to pursue their best life aligned to their unique passions, purpose and potential. In this podcast, Richard unpacks the best of what developmental psychology, positive mindset and the human potential movement has to offer and dispels the common misconception that life is meant to be a struggle.
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