The Purpose Edge
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Purpose trends expert, Phil Preston, explores purpose in the work and life of interesting guests.
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Luke is the founder of Fair Threads, a start-up enterprise addressing a specific set of needs in the correctional system. He got the idea from when he was inside himself.
Not only that, his rock-bottom experiences led to a lot of reflection and he’s gain a strong sense of meaning and purpose in his life as a result.
It’s a story worth hearing.
Here are links to things that Luke mentions in the show: Vacro, Social Traders, SENVIC, The Smith Family and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave on After Skool .
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Karen Jacobsen knew what she wanted to do with her life from a very early age, however she couldn’t have predicted the challenges ahead nor becoming the voice of (Australian) Siri and being at the cutting edge of AI issues for performers.
As a musician and performer she has an immense body of work that’s admired across the industry including her idol, the (late) Olivia Newton-John. Oh, and she appeared on Harry Connick Junior’s tv show!
Her passion for her craft and supporting others has evolved and intensified over time. Karen jokingly refers to herself as the only woman that men take directions from, and this is an enlightening conversation about life and lessons learned.
You can find out more via her speaker website and performer website.
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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With most large companies proudly displaying their ‘purpose’ for all to see, how many are taking it seriously and who are the people doing the work to ensure they are heading in the right direction?
Ramana James is one such person! His roles at Vodafone Australia, Stockland, IAG and Dexus have all included the process of connecting their strategies to their purpose and very few people could claim such a breadth and depth of experience.
Having grown up with ‘hippie’ parents in Northern NSW and starting out in environmental consulting, he soon realised that being able to move corporate machinery in the right direction in ways that also improves their risk profile and earnings outlook would be his calling.
You may want to follow Ramana on LinkedIn or find out more about Dexus and its purpose.
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Apart from being the artist in residence at a not-for-profit funeral home, Malika’s had highs and lows in her life, and has amazingly come through in one piece.
From being the victim of child sexual abuse (that she is willing to discus and keen to highlight) to meeting Stevie Wonder (3 times), Prince (once), video store hold ups and car accidents, she uses her voice and words to make a positive difference in many people’s lives.
Take care if these themes are troubling for you, but otherwise you will find this an interesting and illuminating discussion!
Some links for Malika and her upcoming events:
https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/church-of-the-clitori/
https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/titanimum/
https://nationalcentre.org.au/
https://www.malikaelizabeth.com/
https://www.nolaughingmatter.org.au/
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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A special update and announcement of a new "baby" from Phil, along with a brief summary of the 21 episodes to date!
You can email Phil via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about his speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
Hosted on Spotify / Anchor.fm and distributed via Podpage. See anchor.fm/privacy for privacy information.
If you’ve ever played the pokies, bet at a casino or bought a lottery ticket, you’ve participated in a regulated gaming industry. It’s an industry that attracts attention and has been in the news a lot lately, often for the wrong reasons.
Peter ter Weeme was headhunted from a leading Canadian gaming company to join one of Australia’s biggest players, and leads on issues like harm minimisation, diversity and inclusion.
So, how does he approach his work? How does he square away these industry challenges? How has his background informed purpose in his life?
Find out in this illuminating discussion!
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Tracey McMillan is a fantastic example of someone who – through their personal and work life – has literally amplified their impact in the world more than 1,000x over.
Her law firm won the small-medium business category in the 2021 Shared Value Awards for their NoLawyers.com.au platform.
Find out how this platform has disrupted the legal industry, how it addresses a major societal problem and what drives her to achieve great things with purpose.
If you want to check out the case study that I created in partnership with Tracey and the Shared Value Project, you can find it here (4-page pdf).
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
Hosted on Spotify / Anchor.fm and distributed via Podpage. See anchor.fm/privacy for privacy information.
Danielle Dobson was a young professional on the move, working overseas for major companies, and this all changed when she had kids. Her marriage broke down and she learned how to decode and then re-code her life to find balance and success.
From humble beginnings in the Yarra Valley to the UK, Italy, Silicon Valley and Beijing before coming back to live in NSW, it’s been quite an adventure!
We cover effective networks, ex-pat living (not as flash as it sounds), putting her career on hold for motherhood, putting her husband on hold / disconnecting to take back control of her life and overcoming self-doubt.
You can find out more about Danielle via her website and book, Breaking the Gender Code.
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
Hosted on Spotify / Anchor.fm and distributed via Podpage. See anchor.fm/privacy for privacy information.
A windstorm interrupted Angela Wilson’s life in 2016 and she not only had to navigate the insurance claim, ombudsman and rebuilding process, she had to deal with work motivation challenges too.
With a high level of curiosity, she excelled and learned from it, so much so that her business today revolves around helping others with career and life interruptions.
A key question she asks is: If all your worries were gone, what would you do?
You can find out more about Angela from her website and book titled #CareerCrisis.
PS. So what would you do?
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
Hosted on Spotify / Anchor.fm and distributed via Podpage. See anchor.fm/privacy for privacy information.
In a 10-year stint as GM Prison Industries Victoria, Tony Layh made real change in the lives of prisoners by improving training and working with companies to create employment opportunities once they were released.
What’s more impressive is that his enterprise was self-funding and not reliant on government grants. It also helps companies recruit well-trained people for roles that they often struggle to fill.
But wait, there’s more: it allows for an honest conversation to take place between the ex-offender, work mates and their employer, reducing the stigma and stress of trying to cover up the past.
Tony embodies a quality we all admire - just getting on and doing things that make sense. In this podcast, we get to find out more about him, his journey and what lies ahead.
You might want to check out his recognition on the Shared Value Project’s awards page too.
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Dr Neryl East has had her fair share of pivotal moments and glorious achievements. When her husband was recovering from a horrific, life threatening accident, it occurred to them both that we tend to wait for disruptions rather than getting on the front foot and disrupt ourselves.
There’s so many great experiences you’ll hear about in this discussion, from being present when ICAC raided the local government where she was working to Olympic moments (probably not what you’re thinking), helping Mike recover from his accident and helping leaders with critical communications challenges.
You’ll find Neryl’s website here or connect via LinkedIn. The two books she refers to are Disrupt Your Life and Named and Shamed.
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Ross Clennett went through a cycle of seemingly having it all ... before losing it all, and having to deal with the grief and loss of his sister along the way.
How did he rebound? What role has meaning and purpose played for him? How and why does he make a difference today?
There's a lot to learn and a lot to like in this episode.
You’ll find Ross’s website and blog here, or connect via LinkedIn or Twitter.
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s keynote speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Conjure up the names of stars that you’ve seen on television and there’s a fair chance Maz has them on her speed dial. As a producer on award winning and high rating shows, she knows what pressure, accountability and responsibility are all about.
It turns out the purpose of the show matters!
In this conversation, we find out about some of the names in her rolodex (if there is still such a thing) and what makes or breaks big projects and productions. Today, she helps CEOs to successfully ‘produce’ their own ‘shows’.
To stand out as a contestant, CEO or in any facet of life, she lives by the mantra that it’s not her job to be interested, it’s your job to be interesting!
You can find out more or reach out to Maz via her speaker or business website.
* Maz Speaks is also known as Marion Farrelly!
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Through her work and lived experiences, Bel has developed invaluable insights into grief, stress, vicarious trauma and mental health. She is driven by her belief in ‘keeping things real’ and passionate about fostering self-care for individuals, teams and organisations.
In this conversation, we find out about the positive and negative experiences that shaped her, how she helps create ‘space’ for others and about the effective techniques she uses. By the way, you won’t think about bridges, trains and houses the same way again!
Today, she is a leading art therapist, counsellor and lecturer. You can find out more about Bel in this 10 min video and her work at IGNITE Wellbeing Co.
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Caroline Robinson lives more than 400km from Perth in WA and is instrumental in improving the economies and lives of rural, regional and remote Australians, as well as helping city folk like me understand their challenges.
Plus we talk about how she met her husband (perfectly cliched!), founding the Australian & Ukraine Rural Community Alliance, why volunteers really matter and the work she does in advancing regional prosperity via her own business and through the SEGRA Foundation (2023 summit link).
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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Graeme Cowan hit rock bottom in his life and took many years to get through depression and come out the other side, but when he did, he became a founding director of the enormously successful mental health charity, R U OK?
He talks about unhealthy work-life relationships, the process of recovery, invaluable advice that helped him pull through, how R U OK? came about and how it has evolved since then. Plus, he talks about his current work with WeCARE365 and how organisations get massive returns-on-investment in mental health and wellbeing.
Graeme is also the host of The Caring CEO podcast.
You can email this show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about Phil’s speaking, facilitating and hosting work at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
Hosted on Spotify / Anchor.fm and distributed via Podpage. See anchor.fm/privacy for privacy information.
What does a successful journey from a business career to the social sector look like? Kylie Flament made that shift, moving from the health sector to becoming the General Manager of the highly celebrated social enterprise, Green Connect, and is now CEO of the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA).
She talks about how an unwavering commitment to her values helped her in navigating key decision points, and how making money is far easier than helping to drive real change in people’s lives. There’s some great examples of what that looks like in practice in this episode.
If you are enthused about social enterprise, Kylie invites you to attend this free festival-style event in Sydney later this month.
You can email the show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about purpose-based approaches to personal, professional and business success at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
Hosted on Spotify / Anchor.fm and distributed via Podpage. See anchor.fm/privacy for privacy information.
As a first generation Sri Lankan-Australian, Giles Gunesekera faced personal headwinds growing up in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. However, his resilience and willingness to serve others shone through, including being formally recognised with an OAM award.
This is an interesting account of a dual career in the for- and not-for-profit sectors, and how they finally converged in the founding of his current business and its world leading impact funds. Oh, and a fun fact he introduces us to is that there are more men named John running large companies than women :(
Here are the links to the Global Impact Initiative and Amnesty International.
The three quotes from our discussion:
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” - Nelson Mandela
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou
“Anyone that thinks they are too small to make a difference hasn't spent the night with a mosquito.” - Africa Proverb
You can email the show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about purpose-based approaches to personal, professional and business success at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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As a Gen Y / Millennial, Michael Lupi didn’t know the exact career path he’d take but he focused on his strengths and the jobs he felt he needed to do in order to get the job he wanted and maximise the difference he makes in the world. Is he there yet? You’ll have to listen to find out!
In this illuminating conversation, we also cover parental influence, working at the intersection of business and community, the power of communications and how his father’s legacy before passing included teaching others how to handle grief.
Plus, we learn about “bolognese risotto” and why Michael nominated his Nonna for Australian of the Year when he was 10 years old!
You can email the show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about purpose-based approaches to personal, professional and business success at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
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How and why did Holly Masters end up leading the McGrath Foundation? And why has it succeeded where others may have stalled? In this episode we gain some wonderful insights into the ingredients that individuals and organisations need in order to make a difference at scale. Plus, Holly talks about the methods she’s employed to navigate her way through various challenges in life.
You can email the show via podcast@philpreston.com.au and find out more about purpose-based approaches to personal, professional and business success at philpreston.com.au
Theme music is the track “Rhododendron" by Phil Preston and John Nichols performing as South of the Big Smoke (back in the day).
Hosted on Spotify / Anchor.fm and distributed via Podpage. See anchor.fm/privacy for privacy information.
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