Get On Purpose with Karen James

In this episode, we are in conversation with Katrina Dunn, CEO of Grameen Australia, and Giles Gunesekera, CEO of Global Impact Initiative. We are carrying on with our central thesis of the intersection of the sense of purpose letter and this new thinking of being an authentic leader in connecting your head and heart and what it looks like in their businesses. In this episode: Katrina’s thoughts on the existential crisis of corporates all over the world and the tension between what the role of the company is and the tension between shareholder and customer primacy. Giles’ discussion on the services and vision of Global Impact Initiative and the “bottom-up push”. The Women and Girls Fund - what it is and how it works.   Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): Think about how you can solve a social problem using some of your business skills and being able to take that to market in a sustainable way. Have a look at superannuation accounts and look at where that money is invested and see if it is in line with their values and purpose and if not, talk to your superannuation fund about your investing options.   Links mentioned in this episode: Linked In - Katt Dunn Website - Grameen Australia Linked In - Giles Gunesekera Website - Global Impact Initiative  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss the conscious leader and the kind of character needed to lead a conscious company. In this episode: Learnings from the Conscious Company Leaders Forum. Redwoods and how it can be likened to leaders. What is a conscious leader? Candour in the world of leadership. Important questions asked in the forum and how it leads back to the character of the conscious leader. Key difference of a conscious leader. The importance of vision, time and action.   Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): What reactions do you need to replace with decisions on how you live your life? What practices are you going to implement in your daily routine to be a conscious leader? Who are you going to hang out with to make sure you’re accountable, to uphold and lift you up to be a conscious leader?   Links mentioned in this episode: Conscious Company MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss why leaders need to create and encourage a garden that seeds social intrepreneurship within their organisations and the long-lasting impact and benefits it can deliver. In this episode: Getting started in social intrepreneurship – see where the need is your community. The importance of cultivating a garden that welcomes and encourages social intrepreneurship within your organisation. Creating a point of difference and higher employee engagement by creating a garden within your organisation to cultivate social intrepreneurship. The importance of leaders to speak the language that welcomes social intrepreneurship. The need to go way beyond the transaction and your job. The long-lasting impact of building capabilities with your employees.   Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): What are you seeding to grow social intrepreneurship?   Links mentioned in this episode: Cultivating the Social Intrapreneur 5 Stages in the Design Thinking Process CourseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode, we look further into Larry Fink's A Sense of Purpose open letter to CEOs letter where he discusses the intersection between purpose and strategy and the link between the two of them.  He also discusses the need for your company's strategic framework to look at global trends such as slow wage growth, raising automation and climate change and how they are going to affect your potential for growth long-term. In this episode: Why purpose without strategy is like a jar of jelly beans. The danger of noise in the long-term success of your company. The importance of having Diversity of Thought within your leadership. How you compensate people’s needs to be linked to your strategy and purpose. The need for a long-term value framework, which is always evolving and the need for depth and controls behind it to ensure it is being executed. The need for leaders in your organisation to connect with their heart, head, and gut. Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): Review your Strategic Framework – is it in alignment with your purpose and vision? Links mentioned in the show: Educating GirlsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Season 1 we talked about you and creating your blueprint, Season 2 was with conversations with people who are living their purpose and with this new third Season, we will explain closely the intersection of three areas - capital markets, global needs and human behaviours and how they all work together. In Season 3 I will talk about three people I follow closely Blackrock's CEO Larry Fink, Marvin Oka and Professor Muhammd Yunus.   In Larry's 2018 open letter to CEO A Sense of Purpose he talks about why all corporations need a long-term growth strategy of stakeholder engagement on a global platform and the need to move away from short-term pressures. "Without a sense of purpose, no company, either public or private, can achieve its full potential. It will ultimately lose the license to operate from key stakeholders. It will succumb to short-term pressures to distribute earnings, and, in the process, sacrifice investments in employee development, innovation, and capital expenditures that are necessary for long-term growth. It will remain exposed to activist campaigns that articulate a clearer goal, even if that goal serves only the shortest and narrowest of objectives. And ultimately, that company will provide subpar returns to the investors who depend on it to finance their retirement, home purchases, or higher education."Larry Fink   Today's GOPA – Read Larry's 2018 and 2017 open letter to CEOs A Sense of PurposeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we recap the lessons learnt and powerful messages shared from Season 2 of the Get On Purpose Podcast.   In this episode: Knowing the power of one  and making the impossible possible with Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Professor Muhammad Yunus. Helping entrepreneurs to tell their story, find their identity and own who they are in their business with John Beckett from Seed. Taking a stand, one issue at a time with Melinda Tankard Reist from MTR. Symon Brewis-Weston highlights the importance of creating leaders one person at a time, the dangers of comparison and knowing there is no ‘but’. Taking action to make a change, being curious and living to your values with Abigail Forsyth from sustainability company KeepCup. How to approach fear, exploring what is possible and the importance of putting yourself first for now and your future self by Heather Swan from Baseclimb. Fighting the good fight, integrity and being authentic with Therese Kerr from the Divine Company. Get on Purpose action (GOPA): What is your power? What is sitting in your hand?   Links mentioned in the show Professor Muhammad Yunus interview with Karen James See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast we have the unique privilege of being in conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Professor Muhammad Yunus talking about his own purpose and valuable view on building social businesses to solve global problems. We also discuss his new book A World of Three Zeros: The New Economics of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions. Professor Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, economist, and civil society leader who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. These loans are given to entrepreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans. In this episode we discuss: Professor Yunus’ purpose that includes focus on reforming the education system so that young people can discover their purpose as well as get the knowledge to reach their full potential whilst creating positive change in the world. Professor Yunus’ designed his purpose by simply wanting to be useful to another person. When he found he was useful to one person, he realised his solution was relevant to more than one person and started helping more than one person and expanding to solve global problems. That no problem is a local problem, everything is a global problem. Professor Yunus' leadership style focuses on stubbornness to ensure you can work with those who can't yet see the value in your solutions to be successful in creating change. The importance of belief and faith in your cause, so that all ‘impossibles’ could be ‘possibles’. How Professor Yunus’ new book 'The World of Three Zeroes' shares the story of his life to help lead you in creating, leading  and operating a profitable social business. How only a handful of people control the world's wealth and how this situation worsens with a focus on self interest. How to view the world through bifocal glasses with dollar signs in one lens to look after ourselves, but then also a humanitarian lens to look after others through creating social business that solve global problems. Finally, we discuss the importance of knowing and using your incredible power. Links mentioned in the show: A World of Three Zeros: The New Economics of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_3QTpU3nQuVpfi503GBIwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I am joined by Symon Brewis-Weston, CEO of FlexiGroup Limited. I’m proud to know Symon and have worked with him for many years. He has extensive international financial services experience and a deep understanding of consumer and business markets in Asia-Pacific. Symon received the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles CEO Leadership Award in 2015 for his commitment to workplace diversity and community engagement. In this episode: Symon shares his personal blueprint of integrity and honesty, and the importance of doing what you say. How he lives his purpose knowing that life is short and why it is important for him to leave a legacy behind that inspires good leadership as well as a moral compass for his family How he uses stories and consistency to share his values and blueprints into his organisation. The importance of personal presentation and creating an operational rhythm through consistency Knowing your purpose when using technology and looking at the small areas where you can make an impact Knowing when the phone becomes too much of a distraction in your life and how to balance that Why Symon regularly reviews an actual list of what makes him happy and why comparison is the theft of joy.   Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): Make a list of what makes you happy and regularly review. Have you broken a bond that you have broken?  Try and go back and make the situation right again. Links mentioned in the show: On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_3QTpU3nQuVpfi503GBIw  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this interview, I am joined by Abigail Forsyth - a leader in the global campaign to promote sustainability. In this episode: Abigail's blueprint begins with family and walking the talk How she applies energy and positivity in everything she does The singular purpose of KeepCup Customer journey mapping research What brings Abigail's values to life How media coverage effected the business The War of Waste show How KeepCup use technology to power their purpose Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): Look at your personal brand - are people buying from the real you What are you doing to become curious and a better listener Links mentioned in the show: KeepCup The War on Waste show Slack On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_3QTpU3nQuVpfi503GBIwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season we are are following on from season 1 where we talked about the principles in the book. This season we take it a bit further into conversations with my special guests about how they live a life that is on purpose. This season will talk to guests about how they glue together their blueprint and framework to create their Blueframe and how they pull it all together.    In this episode I introduce what to expect in Season 2 and share with you the six questions I will ask each guest on how they live a life that is on purpose.   Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): Have a conversation with someone that matters to you and uncover what their Blueframe is.   Be bold and share yours as well and talk about how you can make each other accountable. Links mentioned in the show: On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_3QTpU3nQuVpfi503GBIwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I talk about technology…it’s intrusive and everywhere but is it servicing you and your higher purpose?   In this episode I discussed: The two different types of technology - digital and business The impacts of digital technology and how it acts as a disruptive event in our lives Is technology powering your purpose? ? Comparing vs being yourself on social media How technology needs to tell your story Is technology being held back to your organisation? Why the last 10% matters   Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): Have a look at how much screen time you have personally and is it powering your purpose? Has comparison become a curse? If so, interrupt it. Is the technology in your business powering your purpose? Review every touchpoint.   Links mentioned in the show: Women in Focus Conference https://www.womeninfocus.com.au/ On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_3QTpU3nQuVpfi503GBIwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I talk about the importance of incorporating policies into your life when living with the four pillars. In this episode I discussed: How corporate organisational structure and operating models can help in our personal life The importance of policy in applying it in all areas of our life The Bad Parenting Policy The importance of testing a Whistle Blowing Policy in your organisation Turning your intentions into actions Getting people in your organisation into a growth mindset Importance of getting the basics in place of self love, sleep, nutrition etc Three powerful quotes to use in your everyday life from adventurer Heather Swan.   Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA):What are we doing to make sure we are operating in our everyday life with the four pillars of blueprint, purpose, vision and values. What is missing? What needs to change? Links mentioned in the show: Women in Focus Conference https://www.womeninfocus.com.au/ Heather Swan - http://www.baseclimb.com/ On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_3QTpU3nQuVpfi503GBIwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I talk about key two areas in an organisation - leadership and strategy.  We talk about these together as you can’t have good leadership without good strategy and vice versa. Today I discussed: Charisma over character Being the leader of your own life Why the world is noisy and the importance of being able to filter How the four pillars help you to filter out that noise Why you need a cunning plan or strategy so you do things in the right order Why the popular strategy-on-a-page won’t work The importance of doing the work of the four pillars to be able to create a successful strategy The four key questions you need to ask at the beginning of creating your company’s strategy. Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA):Spend the week monitoring yourself. Am I the leader of my own life and are my actions aligned with the intentions I set out to achieve Do you have a cunning plan or strategy? If not spend time putting together a work and personal plan. Links mentioned in the show: What is purpose without a strategy video On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I talk all about values and the important role they play in life, both in your personal life and at work.    In this episode I discussed: Difference between your moral blueprint and values How your values sit at the conscious level The important role values play the part when at major life crossroads The cross section between your personal and work values How to use your values in your decision making What happens when our values are not front of mind Finding the intersection between your work and personal values Why we need to be our own personal leaders Why organisational Leaders need to lead by example by living the company’s values. Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA):Map out your Top 10 values at valuescentre.com Why are your values right now in your life and work? Map the two out and look for the intersections or conflicts. Map out your blueprint, purpose, vision and overall values. Links mentioned in the show: On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we follow up with our discussion on purpose, mission and vision from the last few episodes by focusing on how to clearly define your work vision. In this episode I discuss: The link between purpose and vision and why the connection is so important Painting the picture and how it moves people together Moving beyond personality and behaviours and how a vision can get everyone rowing in the same direction. How fear is the biggest challenge with living out your vision Why vision really matters, and why you and the people around you need to believe in that vision. Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): What is your work vision? Is it clear? Is it blurry? Does it exist? This week find and set your work or organisational vision. Links mentioned in the show: On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we discussed what the term Purpose actually means.  Today we follow on that conversation by looking more deeply at the difference between purpose, mission and vision.  These terms can often be confused, especially in a work and corporate environment. In this episode I talk about: What a mission statement is and why you should consider having a purpose statement instead How your vision works in conjunction with your mission and purpose How a great vision can bring people in your organisation on a journey into the future with you Case studies of organisations trying to implement a culture inline with a purpose, mission and vision Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA):Take some time this week to reflect on whether your work purpose or mission is clear? Do you connect with it? Write down the answers to these two questions: What is the purpose of your work? What is the purpose of the broader organisation?     Links mentioned in the show: OzHarvest - http://www.ozharvest.org/ On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The goal of the Get on Purpose podcast is to provide you with actionable takeaways that will help you live a life on purpose and give you ways of measuring and maintaining personal accountability. In Episode 1 and 2 we talked about the foundational values and guiding principles you need to create your own Blueprint. Today we get under the hood of what the term ‘purpose’ actually means. In this episode I talk about: Difference between passion and purpose and how one often fuels the other The three ‘purpose’ groups - personal, transactional and work/organisations The importance of always asking Why? How having a purpose affects all areas of an organisation A case study of how OzHarvest connects with its corporate purpose Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA): Did this week’s transactions have a clear purposes?  Reflect on what was a waste of time and why that was. Was the purpose clear? Is the purpose of the work you are responsible for clearly defined? If not define it and then communicate the vision with people around you.   Does the organisation you work for or lead have a clear purpose?  Brainstorm some ideas of what it could look like it.   If it is does,  are you actually clear on what it is. Links mentioned in the show: YouTube - Karen James in Conversation with OzHarvest's Ronni Kahn On Purpose book - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Get On Purpose, the podcast to help you get clear on what matters to you, get moving and get results. In the last episode we discussed a little about me and the importance of making the good right turns.   Today we look at building and strengthening your foundation by understanding what your Blueprint consists of. In this episode I cover: Understanding that how your foundations and guiding principles form your life’s Blueprint The importance of having your own Blueprint and how it can be your guiding light Why having time for what we believe in is critical to living a life that matters How to manifest  and live by your Blueprint on a daily basis Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA):For the next week check in with your decisions and behaviours to see if you are true to your Blueprint.  Jot down some key decisions you’ve made this week and reflect on the filters you used to make those decisions. Links mentioned in the show: Website - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Get On Purpose, the podcast to get clear on what matters to you, get moving and get results. I’ll start with full disclosure - I’m far from perfect and not always on purpose. But when my life was the best it always had purpose. This podcast will consist of a mixture of storying telling, hard data and questions you want answered on how to live on life on purpose.  It will be just like two mates having a chat over coffee together. In this first episode I introduce you to some of the key concepts that have helped me to live a life on purpose.  I share the importance of walking through open doors with the right intentions and discussing the turns we do or do not take in life, whether they are good ‘right turns’ or too many of the wrong ‘left turns’. Today’s Get on Purpose Action (GOPA):Reflect on the best right hand turn you have taken in your life and what were the components of that turn? Links mentioned in the show: Website - http://karentjames.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onpurposehub Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarenTJames Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onpurposehub/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this preview episode, you'll meet your host, Karen James, a Jersey girl turned social entrepreneur, author, speaker and humanitarian, who’s risen through the ranks of the global corporate world while being guided by her own strong sense of ‘why’. In Get On Purpose she helps you find clarity, meaning and your own sense of purpose. But what is purpose? How do you work, or run a business, or live your life and not get to the end of your day, or year or worse, your life and say, "What was that all about?" Get on Purpose is the podcast where we fuse what matters most in your life, and business, to create your blueprint and framework to get clear, get moving and get results. Each week your host, the informed and infectious Karen James, guides you towards what matters most as the key to living on purpose in business and in life.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.