54. How To Create Future Business & Career Pivots
Release Date: 04/08/2019
69. Quitting Google To Fight Climate Change With Eugene Kirpichov, Founder of Work On Climate
The Art Of Meaningful Work
Eugene Kirpichov is the founder and CEO of Work On Climate - action oriented community for people serious about climate work. The organization attracts over 10,000 active users, from software engineers and data scientists to founders and investors. You can learn more about the organization here: Eugene quit his job at Google as a Machine Learning Software Engineer in order to fully dedicate his time to this organization. His aim is to make climate work mainstream, and in this episode, you will hear: How Eugene is approaching building a fast-growing organization as a...
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68. Using Business To Solve Climate Change With Active Impact Founder Mike Winterfield
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Mike Winterfield is the founder and managing partner of Active Impact Investments - a venture capital investment firm focused on early-stage climate tech startups. You can find them here: In this episode, you will learn: The 5 criteria Mike and his team at Impact investments use to select who they are going to invest in. Mike’s journey from a recruiter to sales executive to a founder of a venture capital fund. How to use business and specifically venture capital as a way to scale positive impact. You will also hear us talk about the greater questions — what is...
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67. How To Make Better Decisions Using Scientific Thinking With Kelly Peters
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Kelly Peters is the founding/former CEO of BEworks - a behavioural economics think tank she co-founded with Dan Ariely. You can find her at: If you ever wondered how to use objective, scientific thinking to make better decisions, you'll love this conversation. In this episode, you will learn: How to make better decisions with scientific thinking. How to rethink failure. How to predict the future and deal with uncertainty. How to create an innovative culture in your organization. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it. —...
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66. Building a $100 Million Impact Venture Fund with Gillian Muessig
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Some know her as SEO mom, others as a venture capital leader, executive advisor, CEO coach, board member - or a force of nature. Gillian Muessig is all of those things and more. She is now building a $100 Million venture fund to invest in gender-diversified founder teams, and start a revolution in venture capital. In this episode, you will learn: While age is a factor, it doesn't stop innovative and driven leaders from making an impact. Obstacles women have to overcome as founders and startup leaders. How to approach making a systemic change to venture capital. How to create a lasting...
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65. Inside The Mindset Of An Innovative Leader With Steve Whittington
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Long-time executive leader, community leader, and entrepreneur - as well as bouncer, initial attack firefigther and someone who climbed Mt. Everest... Steve Whittington is a force of change. In this episode, you will learn: What is the mindset of an innovative leader. How to enrol employees, boards, and stakeholders in your vision. How to handle setbacks and overcome hesitation. Doing business the third way - thinking about business beyond profits. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it. — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an , and I work...
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64. Masterclass on Leading Organizational Change with Dr. Kara Mitchelmore
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Dr. Kara Mitchelmore is called in when big changes have to happen and have to happen quickly. She is a three-time CEO with an extraordinary track record and holds a doctorate in change management. You will learn: How to successfully lead change initiatives. How to enrol your board. How to communicate clearly and authentically. How to create a culture that embraces experimentation and celebrates "failure". As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it. — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm an , and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors....
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63. How To Embrace Uncertainty and Reframe Risk As An Innovative Leader
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The world is in a constant state of change and uncertainty. How you choose to look at that reality makes all the difference in your leadership. Jacob Malthouse is a VP of Commercialization at Foresight (Cleantech accelerator in Canada), and the founder of the .eco domain. In this show, we discuss: How to accept and embrace chaos and uncertainty. How to achieve a 100% success rate by reframing risk and failure. How to win against much larger and better-funded competitors. As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it. — Hello, I’m Ernest. I'm...
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62. How To Lead And Thrive In An Era Of Constant Disruption With Jim Hemerling
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Jim is a managing director at Boston Consulting Group and recently published Beyond Great: Nine Strategies for Thriving in an Era of Social Tension, Economic Nationalism, and Technological Revolution.
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61. How To Build a Culture Of Innovation And Reinvent a City With Dr Terry Rock
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If you are leading change in your organization, you'll want to listen to this interview with Terry Rock - the CEO of Platform Calgary.
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60. How To Build Innovative High-Performing Teams With Lindsey Fair
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In this Innovative Leaders conversation with Lindsey Fair - the AVP of SAIT - you will learn how to approach change leadership, how to build trust with a new team, how and why to create positive stress in your team, how to build a manifesto for your organization, and what are the downsides of innovative leadership.
info_outline[Part 2 of 5] What can you do now to plant the seeds for future opportunities and career pivots. In this episode, we touch on a talk by Steve Jobs and how "making dots" intentionally is the best way to create the scaffolding for your future career and business possibilities.
Some quick highlights from this episode:
* What can you do now to set yourself up for a future career pivot.
* How LSD, yoga teachers, and calligraphy influenced Apple.
* How to use your interests and passions to create future business opportunities.
* You have 30,000 days of life to live. What will you do with your time?
* Growth happens at the edge of our comfort zone.
* Bring awareness and intentionality to your activities now, to create a better future later.
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Hello, I’m Ernest.
I'm an executive coach, and I focus on supporting innovative leaders.
The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change.
We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.
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