Awakening Leadership Podcast

AIME Mentoring is dedicated to closing the gap of educational inequity in Australia and globally. Through their Assistant Creative Director, Stephani Beck, we hear about how AIME, using Imagination as a core value, has helped thousands of young people through their mentorship program, and their latest programs for executives, entrepreneurs, teachers and young people, including the Imagi-Nation University. Stephanie also shares her own story of resilience through difficult times, and the power of authenticity in shaping her leadership.

AIME Mentoring is dedicated to closing the gap of educational inequity in Australia and globally. Through their Assistant Creative Director, Stephani Beck, we hear about how AIME, using Imagination as a core value, has helped thousands of young people through their mentorship program, and their latest programs for executives, entrepreneurs, teachers and young people, including the Imagi-Nation University. Stephanie also shares her own story of resilience through difficult times, and the power of authenticity in shaping her leadership.

In this episode we talk with Kumar Jha, who took a chance to "pay forward" the opportunities he received early in life when he did a "Covid Pivot" in 2020 to found Opportunities Australia: an employment and training company specialising in connecting skilled migrants with employment opportunities. As we dig into what leadership means to him, Kumar talks about setting big compassionate goals, dealing with self-doubt, celebrating victories, and creating opportunities... As you listen to Kumar's story, I invite you to think about where you need to pivot today, and what opportunities you can see and create around you.

In this episode we talk with Kumar Jha, who took a chance to "pay forward" the opportunities he received early in life when he did a "Covid Pivot" in 2020 to found Opportunities Australia: an employment and training company specialising in connecting skilled migrants with employment opportunities. As we dig into what leadership means to him, Kumar talks about setting big compassionate goals, dealing with self-doubt, celebrating victories, and creating opportunities... As you listen to Kumar's story, I invite you to think about where you need to pivot today, and what opportunities you can see and create around you.

"Business is Tough."  "You Need to Work Hard."  "Dominate the Industry."  "Crush the Competition."  These phrases, and the mindset behind them, are increasingly problematic for the conscious consumer. In this inspiring interview, Sarah talks about the power of gentleness in business and marketing... (And in Aikido, because.... Well... I just always have to mention Aikido.) Listen in to find out more about how you can make the shift from a fear-based, scarcity mentality to an authentic, gentle and effective approach to marketing and business.You won't regret listening to this life-changing conversation. 

"Business is Tough."  "You Need to Work Hard."  "Dominate the Industry."  "Crush the Competition."  These phrases, and the mindset behind them, are increasingly problematic for the conscious consumer. In this inspiring interview, Sarah talks about the power of gentleness in business and marketing... (And in Aikido, because.... Well... I just always have to mention Aikido.) Listen in to find out more about how you can make the shift from a fear-based, scarcity mentality to an authentic, gentle and effective approach to marketing and business.You won't regret listening to this life-changing conversation. 

Trained as an astrophysicist, Dr. Robert Gilman decided in the mid-70s that “the stars could wait, but the planet couldn’t.” He turned his attention to global sustainability, futures research, and strategies for positive cultural change. His on-the-ground sustainability efforts have included developing the Context Institute, co-founding the Global Ecovillage Network, Citizen Diplomacy with the former USSR, serving as City Councilman in Langley, Washington, and working nationally with the American Institute of Architects on issues regarding sustainability and the built environment. He is currently leading the worldwide Bright Future Network and its Bright Future Now  “adventure tour to the future.”

Trained as an astrophysicist, Dr. Robert Gilman decided in the mid-70s that “the stars could wait, but the planet couldn’t.” He turned his attention to global sustainability, futures research, and strategies for positive cultural change. His on-the-ground sustainability efforts have included developing the Context Institute, co-founding the Global Ecovillage Network, Citizen Diplomacy with the former USSR, serving as City Councilman in Langley, Washington, and working nationally with the American Institute of Architects on issues regarding sustainability and the built environment. He is currently leading the worldwide Bright Future Network and its Bright Future Now  “adventure tour to the future.”