The Values Lab

In the first episode of season two, I chat with Camey O’Keefe about her value of Joy. Here are some of the things we spoke about: How Joy can be experienced in different ways and at different levelsThe way in which personal values can play an co-exist togetherThe impact of cultivating Joy on performance and well-beingHow Joy and Play foster more presence and energyAdopting the Play Posture when it comes to sharing disagreementThe online world being a weak proxy for IRL joyThe magic of collect...

And that’s a wrap on Season 1 of The Values Lab! It’s been one of my highlights from the first half of the year. I’ve had such interesting and meaningful chats and walked away with lots of ideas about better integrating my own values into my life. In this episode, I reflect on the four most interesting themes from the season (value uniqueness, origin stories, the absence of AI and intentional living) and share more about what's next, including season two. A massive thanks to all my special gu...

In this episode, I explore the value of freedom with Penelope Barr. Penelope shares her 633 model focused on balancing work, travel and creation. She talks about the importance of freedom within structure. We also discuss how conversations in Paris planted the seed for working and living differently. Penelope also shares her decision criteria for saying yes to work, how she helps others design their own portfolio careers, as well as more about her book "Win the Night to Win the Day", th...

In this episode, I explore how to put your values into action under pressure using mantras. I talk about where I first learned about mantras through sport psychology and self-talk, then walk through the live process of building one. I cover the guiding principles and share ideas for how to build your own one. The Values Lab is brought to you by Viren Thakrar, Founder of Values Map - valuesmap.com

In this episode, I explore the value of growth with Jen Ryder. Jen shares how growth evolved for her from accumulating knowledge to accumulating understanding, and how her father's lifelong learning shaped this value. We discuss seeking discomfort intentionally, from uncomfortable hikes to reading opposing viewpoints, and her morning learning ritual. Jen also shares how she creates space for business leaders to grow through peer advisory groups and why she's passionate about supporting region...