Episodes
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116: Are you ready for the rising shift?
Exciting days. You get to be part of shaping and contributing to the next zeitgeist as 2026 marks the end of a 400-year cycle that impacted how we did business, shaped careers, and made money. Amongst other things. How you wrap up this year determines what happens next. This podcast includes an...
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115: Reflections from the first multi-country network analysis of TEAL Companies
Recorded back in December 2021 this panel conversation ran one of the most interesting studies I still re-read to this day. Based on the first multi-country network analysis of TEAL Companies as compared with traditional ways of working - we went beyond the data to understand the structure of...
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114: The Human Side of Agility
I still find myself in crowds who celebrate the epitome of being agile as the use of a kanban board and the occasional standup meeting. In our rush to get - wherever there is - have we lost the human experience? I chat with an amazing Agile Trainer Philip Atkinson who debunks what Agile is and…
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113: Before we define the future. Let's define work.
What an incredible way to end the week. With meaning, purpose, and conscious intention to choose who we are and why we do the thing we do. And the role that structure, environment, and context have in our meaning-making process. We also talked about: Future of Work 24 Hours:...
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112: The Purpose Question goes Agile
Agile. What does it mean? Does having a Kanban board quality anyone as agile? Can we really embrace the speed of change? Do we have to change a good thing? We use words without definitions. We say things without embodiment. True Purpose isn't a goal, dream, idea. True Purpose isn't a thing to do...
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111: Always On Culture
In a #shebangbang of other kinds, #2022 has arrived with #tenacity and #determination to get on with it, topple #hierarchy, and #bemore in the world. If you had to pick would you pick freedom or structure? You only get one choice. They come with different rewards, results, and consequences....
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110 :: How do we measure new ways of working?
When Imre sent me an email with "The first-ever multi-country network analysis of TEAL companies against the benchmark of the traditional companies!" in the subject line last year, I knew we needed to chat. Then this incredible panel happened. THE SURVEY: was organized by James Priest (Sociocracy...
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109::You don't create the future of work by redefining work
This is a #TBT summit episode that reveals that changing the future of work by focusing on work - only produces the same results. To really cross The Great Culture Chasm — from ways of being as “well-oiled machines” to ways of being as “conscious living systems.” requires something far deeper. In...
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108:: What does #SelfManagement mean in 2021
Self Management is one of the hottest rising hashtags, movements, and new way of working styles since #stayhome and #covid19 but let's face it, you're already a pro. Or at least, you might think, you've been ok enough to not completely suck at it. But in a world that no longer shares the same...
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107::The Future of the Workplace + 4day Work Week
Covid hasn't been kind to a #4dayworkweek If anything it's made us restore factory settings and check our notifications. Enter Dion Chang. Dion Chang is a strategic thinker, keynote speaker, walking ideas bank, and professional cage rattler. He is one of South Africa's most respected trend…
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106:: The Design Process behind #WorkLifeBalance
Something you might know about me is that I love to work with wholes. Whole People. Whole Brands. Real Magic. This isn't that podcast. Well, not in the way you think about it. It's not another workshop pitch at happy or effective. This episode reveals the underlying structure behind the biggest...
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105:: The Truth about Teams (Part3)
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks so how new normal can this #newnormal really be. If the underlying structures produce consistently the same results, have we really changed habits. One Year after COVID-19 and the truth about teams is ... In the 3rd part of this topic, I explore…
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104::The Truth about Teams (Part 2)
Teams are more valuable than we give them credit for. In this follow up podcast, we look at a revealing insight that showcases the role teams play in understanding the structures we design and play in. Explored through the evolutionary eyes of Purpose Strategist Lena Ski, we unmask reality…
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103::The Truth about Teams (Part1)
Before you get too excited, you might want to step back and pause. Watch. Listen. Understand. Because in a culture that sees people as the problem (isn't that why you have HR, Change Management Workshops or External Coaches) there's something demanding your attention. We'll get to culture - trust...
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102::When the new Brave invites you to play it safe.
After my roundtable on psychological workplace safety this past Friday - I find myself feeling incomplete. Plotting a much in demand follow up, and still wanting to take about safe zones. Because we live in a world that's either too sensitive or numbed out and it shows up in our work, our brand,...
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101:: When KPIs are a little too functional
Functional doesn't always mean Purposeful. And sometimes we measure things that don't actually matter. It's one of the most agonizing conundrums. That blend between measuring what matters and measured what's actually being managed. How do we split hairs and wear do we over do things. See in a…
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100:: How to bring Culture, productivity and happiness into the same room.
How better to have a 100th conversation that actually resolve the biggest battle of our times? Productivity vs Happiness. Here's a great tool for company-wide recognition & feedback: Hi5 measures growth, culture & appreciation. Free 14-day trial 👌 http://bit.do/e6DMF High Five!
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099::Want less toxic in your business?
Toxic? Blegh. Who wants that? And yet while we point our fingers at other peoples culture - sometimes we're not aware that in learning the game, and being empowered in it, we play right into it. Here are some signs that there's a toxic undertone to your work, business, and brand and what to do...
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098::The Future of Retail is
I'll never forget. Being in that room. With everything that was going on - nothing was going to take away from the fact that I was in that room. So much changed. Nothing stayed the same. And the shift wasn't too surprising after all. Since 2017 ... things became real. The WEAll became a thing…
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097:: Emotional Culture and why it matters
Humans. Complex. Simple. Conundrums. Right?! Last year, I started the conversation with Jeremy - Creator of The Emotional Culture Deck - and since putting so much into play and practice I couldn't resist giving this conversation a little more attention. Because it matters. Ok, so you're not…
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096:: Killer Parrots Convenience And AI Which 1 Kills Business?
Death seems to be on every corner. He even has his own Instagram account. AND businesses are broken. So are brands. And that doesn't kill us. It just makes us human. Vulnerable. And in a business of something better. Something filled with purpose. So while you're figuring out if Killer Parrots…
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095: Back in 2014 I was talking about
Here's me on the other side of the microphone. Living Purposeful.
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094::So you want to actually feel something meaningful in your work?
So, you want your work to actually mean something huh? Something meaningful. Something worth waking up for. Something worth staying awake for. Something worthy of your clients needs. Something special. Today's guest gets you and has got your back - and there's a group of us willing to have that...
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093:: You Say Lean But You Sound Rigid
You say you choose lean but there's something pretty rigid about how you show up. You say you want to be the Master of the Universe and yet, how much are you willing to learn and grow. And now that we're talking about growth, how much of it is true. Inspired as a follow up (and standalone) to…
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092:: The true A-Team:: How to build it & kickstart your culture.
What makes the true A-team? First of, let me burst your bubble. Your A Team isn't what you think it is, it is cheaper, and yet requires more of the kind of investment you actually can make. I also thought of calling this podcast How to build 4 and retain Centennials and Millenials OR the…
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091::So you say you're being strategic and innovative?
So you say you're being innovative, creative even, and somewhat strategic in your bold ways of doing business. You say you're doing the work that matters. You pretend you know what all this means. You should right. You're the boss. It's ingrained into your corner office, your dreams and...
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090::What it actually means to brave your business
So you say you're brave when it comes to your business? You just put a lot of $$$$ behind your latest ad campaign. You just won an award. You just walked off the stage to the roar of a standing applause. One thing the entertainment industry taught me is that looks like be deceiving. One thing the...
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089:: The Real Business of Wellbeing
As a TrueGrowth Coach and Purpose Junkie (technically strategist) I'm done for settling for less. Things that don't capture us, bring us to live and press the thrive button. Then I met the #WellbeingEconomy and #ohboy did the world click into place (and seriously step up the only game worth being...
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088::Business beyond the Fear Culture
Here's the scary thought: Our culture is designed for Fear. More tricks. Less treats. Where we value Big Brother over a real human empowerment. This podcast looks at fear in the workplace, and how it drives the culture. No matter the size of your biz, organisation, or team - chances are you're...
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087::This does not scare me - this does
In a culture gone fear and a culture gone greed - our business has become ghoulish and our brands masked behind veils. Fearing all the wrong things. Doing all the wrong things. That's why I'm in absolute awe around this ingenious #lowimpactliving campaign to put fear, plastic, and business...
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056::The Future is Real. And you're supposed to be in it.
The Future is real. Right now and happening. This isn't just the about hoverboards and 3D printers. Smart Cities. Artificial Intelligence. This is about allowing yourself to be relevant. Yes! You choose that! Not some random lotto of entitlement. And you don't only get to choose it but you get to...
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055::Branding is meant to make you come alive. Not put you in a box.
Think about it. Branding has always been about the packaging. A put it in a box kinda deal. And the face is branding has changed. The right way up. Because if marketing was designed to make you seen but put you in a box instead - the changing face of putting ourselves out there means allowing for…
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054::Why being an Underdog is good for growth
In a world of constant changes - it's easy to feel like an underdog. Today's chat with Kebonemorena Nthite sheds new light on what it means to be an Underdog in the 21 Century + workplace. Not to mention that, but we lean into why being that thing you always hated being labelled as is your…
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053::How To Design Your Business To Be Relevant
A space where Intuition meets Desire on the Corner of the Unknown. A space that's all you - and more of the best parts, the real parts, and the parts that actually create (and are of) value in this world. Becuase it's a new world and if you want your products, business, marketing, and everything...
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052::What Social Media + Marketing Tricks Teach Us About Real Value
Ever since Facebook has exploded all over our newsfeed in the most brutal way, we're forced to do the discerning, responsible thing. Staying open. That's one. Understanding the true story. Always valuable. And coming into the heart of what's really valuable and how it impacts and defines the way…
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051::Work Life What ? Oh You Mean Entrepreneurship right ?
Working in cubicles is bad for you. Just bad. For your Team. For your Culture. For your Ideas. For your business plan. For your life. Even your purpose. 2018 isn't joking around anymore. It's time to shape up and show up. No partitions allowed. Are you designed to get your brand, marketing, or...
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050::Unpackaging Your Marketing
In a world turn simple, we come back to the essence. That space beyond purpose. That soul of who you are and why you do the things you do. With AI, 3D Printing, and ZeroWaste movements radically reshaping the way we do business, this isn't a millennial thing anymore. And here's what it means for...
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049::The Questions We Ask Ourselves & Price we Pay
It all comes down to remembering. The games not over until I give up on myself. Becuase as long as I am learning, I'm not failing. There are 100 questions we ask ourselves day in, day out. Breath in, breath out. And yet, the question in the last podcast was about are we actually asking the wrong...
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048::Ask The Right Questions
What could become possible if you had the answers to your questions? If you actually asked the right questions? And better yet, you found your unique answers. Discover more here: http://www.theglobalmovementsummit.com/next-move-hackathon/
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044 :: Creating a meaningful atmosphere inside out
Welcome to the new upgrade! A radical update on how you operate in this world, transforming it from your very own core. Your life, your dreams, and your purpose are worth getting radical about. Sarah Jennings is proof! Known for leading by example in Switzerland, UK and in South Africa Sarah...
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046::Hunt your Fears. It's good for you
There's a radical thought. Having the courage to hunt your fears ... that's more potent than I imagined it would be. It's not about actively getting hurt, but choosing to grow, facing yourself, and making that stand! Here are a couple lessons the Universe has gifted me with. Perhaps you can relate?
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045::You are ready. It's your turn.
Instead of asking questions embrace the answers. After all, you're here for a reason. And 100% ready. Here's your chance to take the lead in your business. No frills. No obligations. Just you - meeting your moment.
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040::Beyond Hunger. Yes. You are allowed.
What if you designed a business and lead a brand that let you have your cake and eat it? Afterall, Hunger doesn't determine your reality. Your courage to walk with - to - from the results you get every step of the way do.
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042::When Feeling Good Just Isn't Enough
As your #NextLevelPurpose rises, and with it a new level of integrity the way we shape conversations, collaborations, coming together, and being of value rises with it. I recently read something pretty profound on SM. You might have even seen me share it on FB. It's this wisdom that it's not...
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047 :: So you say your business is Future-Fit?
I had the honour of connecting with Dr Geoff Kendall at the Sustainable Brands Conference in Cape Town to explore the parameters of creating a future fit business that actually serves to do-good. Geoff is an entrepreneur whose experience spans sustainability consulting, high-tech startups, and...
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046:: How I change the world
Saint-Francis is an observant cultural student of the flux generation – obsessed with innovation, business and consumer trends, emerging markets and the continent of Africa. So you can see why I just had to engage with the bigger conversation. And get the exclusive scoop on this #HumanBrands...
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Find Your Edge :: The SuperNova Podcast with Lena Ski
If you are looking to play a little bolder, to create with purpose, and to really make an impact in this world your business is a great place to start. It's time to get bold about your business. It's time to play from the edge. Join Lena Ski, Hostess of The SuperNova Podcast, and Creatrix of The...
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Isn't it time you got into the business of being?
We still set our business structures and marketing funnels to be systems/acts of doings. But who are we really being in any of this? Be in the business of you explores being in business for you, looking after own life, but also leading from consciousness and higher purpose (what I like to call…
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There Is Magic In The Moment ::: The SuperNova Podcast
So you want more huh? Purpose, meaning, impact, making a contribution and the ability to thrive. Perfect - now that you are focused on the right things (the things that push the needle into flow) it's time to create your oppertunities.
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038:: Cast light on your dreams
In light of recent events (full moons and all that luminous jazz) we are invited to take a leap into the thick of things. Not the gooey stuff, the stuff that bogs us down. Nope, we are being asked to jump into our dreams. Consider this your invitation to show up. For more info visit www.LenaSki.com
About this show
Where Lifestyle, Business and Consciousness share the same 'office space' as your Purpose and your Brand. You're here because the #FutureofWork is changing. And it's about to get even more meaningful.
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Lena Ski
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