Best Ideation Project Podcasts (2024)

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S3 E9 - How do I face the end of my pet's life with love? - with Sieske Valk 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Today we're talking to Sieske Valk about the difficult, and often avoided part of pet ownership - the end of their life. Sieske is an End of Life Doula and an advocate for ageing pets; She guides pet guardians through the autumn of their best friend's life. Combining a background in veterinary medicine and the social sciences, she has set up Autumn…

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#012 Season 2: Robert Irwin - Senior Industrial Designer, Founder of LearnIndustrialDesign.com, Principal Sustainability Consultant at irwindesigned 26:04

2M ago26:04

26:04

Life Cycle Thinking Strategies to design and build a stronger more meaningful and connected future. Robert discusses the pros and cons of LCAs, deep dives into materials, why CO2 isn't the only thing that matters, energy modeling, tiny homes, wind turbines, and circular economies. Have ideas or just want to say hi, shoot me a note. Support the Show…

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S3 E8 - Ending a much-loved creative project (and the void that follows) with Kim Willis 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Welcome back writer, journalist and strategist Kim Willis to the show! You may remember Kim from series 2 when we talked about Knowing When To Quit the desire to have children (the pod's most downloaded episode to date). Today we're back discussing Kim's decision to quit her creative project Heroine's Journey - an event series, which championed fem…

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How MDMA-assisted Therapy and Psilocybin can Heal PTSD 1:08:15

7M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Although she's not a veteran, author Jill Sitnick shares her profound experience using MDMA to heal childhood trauma and find peace—to offer hope to veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, and suicidal ideation. From breaking down emotional barriers to reprogramming the brain, MDMA-assisted therapy offers the profound ability to help people proc…

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Ketamine and Psychedelic Transformations for Veterans Unveiled 49:21

8M ago49:21

49:21

In this episode, Nathaniel Mills, PhD, delves into the transformative power of ketamine and psychedelics for veterans' mental health. Discover how these treatments are reshaping the landscape of trauma recovery, fostering profound healing experiences, and shifting legislative perceptions. We explore the science behind these therapies, their impact …

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PTSD and chronic pain: A veteran finds relief through natural medicine, psychedelics, and nature 1:47:37

8M ago1:47:37

1:47:37

Jason Lane is a decorated veteran who shares his journey of healing and transformation in the face of PTSD and chronic pain resulting from his military service. He shares his struggles with conventional medications and the surprising results from natural plant medicines like THC and psychedelics. Jason shares his remarkable journey from the frontli…

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Carl Bonnett, MD 1:05:08

8M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

This episode explores the use of ketamine and other psychedelics as tools to facilitate therapy and help veterans detach, remodel their thoughts, and experience relief and healing. After combat, veterans face challenges with their identity, the concept of authenticity, and fitting back into civilian life. Dr. Bonnett explains the potential benefits…

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The City of Copenhagen 22:35

8M ago22:35

22:35

Welcome to another episode of Public Sector Change Makers by taking a journey through the digital transformation of The City of Copenhagen, one of Denmark’s largest employers. With 45,000+ employees, 3000 managers, 7 different administrations and each with their own committees, Copenhagen is among the top 5 fastest growing big-city destinations in …

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STIB-MIVB - Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company 28:36

8M ago28:36

28:36

Welcome to the first episode of Public Sector Change Makers by taking a journey through the digital transformation of STIB, one of Belgium's largest employers and the epicentre of Brussels public transportation. STIB presents a vivid illustration of distinctive public sector challenges and their path to circumventing these hurdles via the embrace o…

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S3 E7 - Should I just quit and become a freelancer? With Anna Codrea-Rado 1:06:54

9M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Always wanted to go freelance? Today I'm talking to Anna Codrea-Rado - a journalist, podcaster and campaigner, whose writing has appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, BBC and many others. I brought Anna on as a specialist in working life and freelancing. She's the author of 'You're The Business' - a book which supports people to make it alo…

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S3 E6 - The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak with Rosie Wilby 1:00:44

9M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Today we're talking about Knowing When to quit relationships. We live in a society which tells us that the hallmark of a good relationship is one that lasts for a long time, but does that mean that we often stay in relationships too long? Today's guest is Rosie Wilby - an award-winning comedian, author, speaker and the creator of global hit podcast…

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#011 Season 2: Jason Belaire - IDSA Chair(2021-2022) | Belworld Creative, INC. Talks of living abroad, childhood abuse, empathy, social projects around the world, and sustainability 1:13:20

10M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

In this episode we speak to Jason Belaire about being different, cultural shock, designing amidst new cultures, sustainability, and the need for more to be educated on the direct impact the industrial design profession has on our environment, communities, and thought process. Have ideas or just want to say hi, shoot me a note. Support the Show.…

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E13. Intermodal digitalization and the future of ports. With Steve Wray. 36:57

10M ago36:57

36:57

Dan and Steve met on a bus on the roads of Istanbul visiting ports and discussing their intricacies, not just for ports in Istanbul but how they are managed around the world. Now they come together once again for this episode of The Wise Machine podcast. Steve Wray is an expert on the shipping industry, ports, and development projects. He’s worked …

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A Veteran Breaks Free of Suicidal Ideation Through Psychedelic Therapy 58:23

11M ago58:23

58:23

In this episode, Will Tovar discusses how various psychedelics such as psilocybin, 5 MEO-DMT, and ayahuasca helped him through the depths of PTSD and the suicidal ideation many veterans face. Will discovered the psychedelic path through Veterans Walk and Talk, a safe place for veterans to ask questions about PTSD, depression, and psychedelic therap…

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Filmmaker Follows Veterans in Psychedelic Therapy Experience 31:37

11M ago31:37

31:37

Luke Jaden worked with Heroic Hearts Project to join veterans on a psychedelic retreat and film the journey. In this episode we hear Luke speak about what motivated him to pursue this project and the transformations he witnessed in veterans going through the psychedelic experience. You can watch his film here: https://vimeo.com/814826769. [00:00:59…

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Combining Psychedelic Therapy with Service Dog Training for Veterans with PTSD 59:19

1y ago59:19

59:19

On this episode, Anthony Longo of Warrior's Choice Foundation discusses animal-assisted therapy for combat veterans and his work of integrating that with psychedelic therapy. Warriors Choice uses service dogs to help veterans identify their needs and work through problems. Along with animal-assisted therapy, we explore Anthony's personal journey wi…

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E12. AI, The Data Act and our information society. With Alexander Duisberg 33:21

1y ago33:21

33:21

In this podcast episode, Dan and Alexander dive into Artificial Intelligence, data and AI; exploring the current landscape, the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead and why it's so important to align these innovations with a strong legal framework to protect us. We are lucky to have Alexander join us to share his deep knowledge of these evol…

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The Power of Plant Medicine in Overcoming Trauma—a Female Veteran's Journey 53:14

1y ago53:14

53:14

On this episode, we hear from a female army veteran who shares her experiences before, during, and after deployment as a member of the women's Cultual Support Team, who served with special operations forces in Afghanistan. We also learn about the impact of participating in psychedelic ceremonies for veterans, moral injury, and survivor's guilt. The…

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Rebirth through Psychedelics: A Female Veteran Confronts the Darkness 55:39

1y ago55:39

55:39

In this episode, we explore the therapeutic potential of psychedelics with a veteran of the Cultural Support Team, the women who served with special ops forces in Afghanistan and paved the way for women to be allowed in combat. Jamie had life-changing experiences with psychedelics, confronting her darkness, learning surrender, and finding a way bac…

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S3 E5 - LIVE COACHING: Knowing when to quit the medical profession with Dr Jude Galea (Part 2) 1:01:51

1y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

This is part 2 of a double episode with Dr Jude Galea on her decision to quit the medical profession after 20 years. This is a live coaching session where we explore this decision. At the end you'll hear a voice note from a few week's after the recording, with a final update. Thanks again, Jude for allowing us into your process. Dr Jude Galea is an…

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Moving Through Trauma with Psychedelics: A Female Combat Veteran's Story 1:00:42

1y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Alex Horton (@rigbyallen) was one of the first women in the US military's groundbreaking Cultural Support Team program--women who served with special operation teams in Afghanistan. After returning to civilian life, she struggled with physical and mental ailments, was prescribed multiple medications, and eventually hit rock bottom and drove to Sout…

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S3 E4 - Knowing when to quit the medical profession with Dr Jude Galea (Part 1) 1:03:21

1y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

I am so excited about today's episode, which is part 1 of a 2 part series with Dr Jude Galea - she's an A+E doctor of 20 years, the founder of the Witchy Women platform - and host the of the podcast Dr Body Mind Soul, both of which help people inform themselves about alternative therapies away from western medicine. Jude is changing the conversatio…

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Coping with Trauma through Psychedelic Healing: A Navy Pilot's Story 2:27:46

1y ago2:27:46

2:27:46

In this raw and powerful interview, former Navy pilot Mark Keller (@sliderfighter) shares his experiences of flying combat missions and the toll it took on his mental health and personal life. From moral injury to chronic high excitation, he talks about the realities of war and how it impacted him. Hear his journey of trauma and recovery, including…

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S3 E3 - Selina Barker on quitting a double book deal and designing a life she loves 1:05:13

1y ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Today's show I have the wonderful Selina Barker - life design and career change coach, the author of Burnt Out, and founder of 'Project You' and the Hello 2023 Goodbye 2022 journal series. Selina was my entry point into designing a life I loved when I took her course back in 2013, and so it was a wonderful full circle to have her on the pod today. …

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S3 E2 - LIVE COACHING: I want to feel valued in teaching (Emily) 48:03

1y ago48:03

48:03

Emily is a secondary school teacher in Yorkshire and when we met a few months ago she was really grappling with whether to stay in the profession. She was exhausted from the workload, the children and the families and was wondering if this was the right job for her. As many of you know, I also started my career in teaching and have recently returne…

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S3 E1 - Is it time to quit the dating apps? With Shani Silver 50:36

1y ago50:36

50:36

WELCOME TO SERIES 3! Thanks for being here! Today we're talking about the dreaded dating apps, the damaging narrative about being single and how we can start to shift it. Shani Silver is a writer based in New Orleans. She hosts A Single Serving Podcast and is the author of A Single Revolution: Don’t look for a match. Light one. It’s a book that’s c…

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E11. How intermodal trade is driving growth in North America. With Hal Pollard. 37:44

1+ y ago37:44

37:44

In this podcast episode, Dan and Hal dive into Intermodal transportation; what's working, and what are the risks? What pressures are IANA and the sector facing, and how will these pressures affect intermodal operations? What role does data play? How is innovation changing the way we consider freight transportation? Hal Pollard is Vice President of …

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Insights on Psychedelic Healing for Combat Veterans from Marine Corps Veteran and Doctor of Psychology, Dr. Zach Skiles 56:49

1+ y ago56:49

56:49

In this thought-provoking interview, Dr. Zach Skiles, a Marine Corps veteran and Doctor of Psychology, shares his unique insights on the potential of psychedelic therapy in healing the mental wounds of combat veterans. From exploring the spiritual practices of warrior cultures to the benefits of challenging psychedelic experiences, Dr. Skiles sheds…

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Psychedelic Healing for the Perfect Child: Insights from a Fighter Pilot Veteran 1:28:27

1+ y ago1:28:27

1:28:27

In this inspiring conversation, fighter pilot veteran Patrick Mullins (@jpatmull) shares his powerful story of overcoming the pressure to be the perfect child and finding healing through plant medicine, therapy, and self-acceptance. Patrick sheds light on the dark side of a high-performance world and the importance of seeking help for mental health…

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S2 E8 - Starting over: Leaving London and Quitting the Church - with Rob Grundel 1:12:34

1+ y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Today is a biggie. Have you ever changed your life so much that you feel like you're completely starting over again? Today's guest, Rob Grundel has done just that. After 12 years of living in London and building a life there, Rob said goodbye to the people, communities and projects he'd built and returned to Australia with his family. While in Lond…

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Navy Veteran's Journey to Healing through Psychedelics and Forgiveness 1:26:19

1+ y ago1:26:19

1:26:19

In this inspiring interview, Navy veteran Chris shares his story of using psychedelics to overcome childhood trauma, addiction, anger, and shame. He talks about his experiences with Ibogaine, 5 MEO DMT, and Ayahuasca, and how they helped him find forgiveness and inner peace. He also shares how his faith played a crucial role in his journey toward h…

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From Opiate Addiction to Hope: One Veteran's Journey of Healing and Service Through Psychedelics 55:13

1+ y ago55:13

55:13

In this podcast, Army combat veteran and Veterans Walk and Talk founder Colin Wells shares his journey of addiction, PTSD, and moral injury. He discusses how joining the military helped him overcome his addiction to Oxycontin but also led to challenges with alcohol and PTSD. He shares his experiences with various healing modalities, including canna…

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Beyond PTSD: A Navy SEAL Veteran's Healing Journey with Psychedelics 1:02:34

1+ y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

In this powerful interview, Navy SEAL veteran Chris Maddox shares his healing journey through PTSD, moral injury, substance abuse, and operator syndrome. Chris discusses the challenges veterans face after leaving the military and paths to recovery through psychedelic-assisted therapy. He delves into the benefits of plant-based medicine and psychede…

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Jesse Gould of Heroic Hearts Project advocates for psychedelic therapy for veterans 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

49:39

Jesse Gould founded the Heroic Hearts Project and is a tireless advocate for veteran access to psychedelic-assisted therapies. Jesse explains how US veterans struggle with mental health issues like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse—more veterans have died by suicide than in post-9/11 combat. Traditional treatments often fall short, lea…

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S2 E7 - Sunsetting my business after 10 years - with Emma Sexton 55:47

1+ y ago55:47

55:47

TW: Grief In today's episode I'm talking to Emma Sexton - an entrepreneur, marketing specialist, design thinker and creative doer. I met Emma back in 2016 when I was running a Female Founders Accelerator and she was working at the Kings Accelerator as Creative Expert in Residence. Back then we talked a lot about our love of starting ventures and kn…

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S2 E6 - Life after Divorce - with Zaira Mughal 57:06

1+ y ago57:06

57:06

TW: Suicide When I first thought about this podcast, I knew that I didn't just want to talk about jobs + businesses. Today, I have my dear friend, arts psychotherapist, and wise wise woman Zaira Mughal on the podcast sharing about her divorce. It's a deep, honest episode about the cultural, societal and emotional reasons we hold on to relationships…

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S2 E5 - How to keep going with the things that really matter to you - with Robbie Swale 59:22

1+ y ago59:22

59:22

The place you feel the most resistance is the most important place for your soul's evolution... In today's episode we look at the other side of quitting: NOT quitting. Whenever we start a new project, habit or venture there is a part of us that is screaming to give up. How do we know if this is fear talking or a voice we should listen to? How do we…

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S2 E4 - Knowing When to Quit the idea of having children - with Kim Willis 1:10:52

1+ y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Ooof! This is a big topic today, and one we've been wanting to put out for a while. Between our mid 30s and mid 40s most women are preoccupied with a big decision - whether or not to have children. The decision is complicated: while it's partly in our hands, it's also, in many ways totally not. We wanted to have a frank discussion about what it mea…

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S2 E3 - Knowing When to Quit being ''Totally Fine'' with Tiffany Phillipou 58:39

1+ y ago58:39

58:39

TW: suicide and grief In 2008 Tiffany Philippou returned to university, having lost her boyfriend to suicide over the summer. For the next decade she kept herself busy with work, love and London - anything to take her mind off facing her grief. Now, 14 years on, she's written a memoir documenting her 20s and the journey she went on to stop pretendi…

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S2 E2 - What can ADHD teach us about Quitting? w/Matthew Bellringer 1:02:23

1+ y ago1:02:23

1:02:23

What can ADHD teach us about Knowing When to Quit? Today's guest Matthew Bellringer has some ideas... Matthew is a divergent innovation guide, neurodiversity advocate and social entrepreneur. They believe that with the right support, unconventional people can make a unique contribution to addressing big, messy problems that affect everyone. Working…

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E10. Energy: Deploying technology to solve the energy crisis. With David Reid. 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

37:24

In this episode, host Dan MacGregor is joined by David Reid, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for NOV. David dives into his work at NOV and the complexities around energy production. As David shares in the podcast, "We need future thinkers developing new technologies, finding new methods and having a balanced view." What does in…

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E9. How to Make Mega Projects Successful: Discussing the James Webb Space Telescope. With Dr. Adrian Glauser 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

29:04

When it comes to mega projects, there are not many projects greater than the James Webb Space Telescope. This infrared observatory will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, with longer wavelength coverage and greatly improved sensitivity. Host, Dan MacGregor, is joined by Dr. Adrian Glauser, ETH Zurich Astrophysicist…

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S2 E1 - Samantha Moyo on trusting the fertile void, non-binary thinking, and reimagining the way we do business 1:04:06

1+ y ago1:04:06

1:04:06

''When we think nothing is happening, A LOT is happening.''- Sam Moyo Welcome to SERIES 2 of Knowing When to Quit! We're so excited to have you back here. This week I'm speaking to Samantha Moyo: Founder of Morning Gloryville (MGV), Creative Coach and Consultant, and as of this summer Shambala Festival's favourite cowgirl. If you don't know MGV, it…

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Giving our Projects a Beautiful Ending - End of S1 Reflections Part 3 20:28

2y ago20:28

20:28

Hello! Welcome back. In between Series 1 and 2 I've taken some time to reflect on my own journey with Quitting since the podcast began in November 2020. In Part 1 I looked at the podcast itself and use the Quitting Quadrantl® Framework to map my journey from Beginners' Flow, to Midway Burnout... In Part 2 I reflected on two big life changes that I …

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Quitting Big Post-Pandemic Life Changes - End of S1 Reflections Part 2 22:44

2y ago22:44

22:44

Hello! Welcome back. In between Series 1 and 2 I've taken some time to reflect on my own journey with Quitting since the podcast began in November 2020. In Part 1 I look at the podcast itself and use the Quitting Quadrantl® Framework to map my journey from Beginners' Flow, to Midway Burnout... In Part 2 I reflect on two big life changes that I was …

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Not Quitting the Quitting Podcast - End of S1 Reflections Part 1 12:44

2y ago12:44

12:44

Hello! Welcome back. In between Series 1 and 2 I've taken some time to reflect on my own journey with Quitting since the podcast began in November 2020. In Part 1 I look at the podcast itself and use the Quitting Quadrantl® Framework to map my journey from Beginners' Flow, to Midway Burnout... You may recognise your own patterns with creative proje…

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E8. The Language of Innovation: Inspiring a culture of curiosity. With Sarah Glova. 25:32

2y ago25:32

25:32

We hear words like smart, clean, and innovative across all industries, but what exactly do they mean? Take smart, for example, how do we properly make sense of a company or technology labelled as smart, and how can we continue to push our boundaries and the boundaries of an organization to question the norm, to stay curious and feel empowered to be…

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E7. Transforming Supply Chains Using Rebel Thinking. With Mirko Schnitzler. 33:24

2y ago33:24

33:24

How can we encourage out-of-the-box thinking in corporate work? Why is data misunderstood and underutilized? And why companies need to take the time to extract value and insights from data. Mirko Schnitzler is the co-founder of Rebelz Consulting, a digital consulting firm that takes on unsolved challenges in the industrial space. Rebelz typically w…

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S1 E8 - Two Burnouts and a Vipassana - with Vicky Johnson (Co-Founder Museum of Happiness) 53:48

2y ago53:48

53:48

‘I had all the external support I could have hoped for, but it still wasn’t making me happy. There was a deeper, bigger, issue within me.’ This week we talk to Vicky Johnson - Co-founder & Director at the Museum of Happiness, an organisation which uses the Science of Happiness to spread more love, peace and happiness into the world. You'd imagine t…

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E6. Mega Solutions and Greenwashing. How do people decide what to believe in? With Stephen Neff. 30:40

2y ago30:40

30:40

Greenwashing vs. greenwishing. Mega solutions and assessing the credibility of green aspirations and initiatives - even when there isn't enough data. Dive into this week's discussion with my myclimate CEO, Stephen Neff and Daniel MacGregor. Stephen Neff has over fifteen years of management experience from companies focused on energy and innovative,…

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