EP034: The Gift of Transformational Travel with Jake Haupert, co-founder, Explorer X and The Transformational Travel Council
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Jake Haupert is the co-founder of The Transformational Travel Council, creating change by empowering, guiding and supporting travelers in their pursuit of personal growth and global understanding. He is also the co-founder of Explorer X, a company that consciously-designs custom travel experiences that have the ability to impact the traveler from the inside-out. Tune in and hear how Jake approaches travel as a way to break down the walls within and between us. Show notes available at www.purposelounge.com.
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EP033: The Key to Life with "the Lake" Creator, Robin Layton
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Robin Layton is one of the lucky ones. She knew at a very young age what her purpose was. A celebrated Nikon Ambassador since 2013, Robin has an eye for award-winning visual storytelling. Robin is about to launch her latest project, a labor of love titled, "the lake," a stunning culmination of a 10-year personal mission. Tune in and hear what Oprah's friend (and photographer) says is the key to life. Learn more: https://www.thelakerobinlayton.com. Rate/Review/Subscribe: http://www.purposelounge.com.
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EP032: How to Live a Richer Life with Tama Smith
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How do you know if you'll be financially ok in your life? Do you have a financial game plan? Do you know your numbers? Tama Smith is your financial guru! She is the Head of Women Living a Richer Life at Brighton Jones. Her story is poignantly beautiful. She started out a highly driven undergrad at Berkeley, launched her own company serving as its CEO, and as the business model started to reveal significant cracks, Tama received that dreaded phone call. Check out the show notes at www.purposelounge.com.
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EP031: Wave Edibles and Wave CBD co-founder Michelle Boessler
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Michelle Boessler is not your "typical" cannabis business owner. Or is she? Be sure to check out: Wave Edibles (.com) and Wave CBD (.net). Michelle shares important messages that every entrepreneur and founder should hear when the decision is made to leave the comfort of a corporate job to launch a business. Check out show highlights and links available at www.purposelounge.com.
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EP030: Banishing Imposter Syndrome with Dona Sarkar
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Dona Sarkar has a spell to banish imposter syndrome, for good! Dona is an engineer, author, speaker, fashion blogger, and fashion designer. She's also everyone's "bossy big sister" who will never let you not #DotheThing. Tune into this episode to learn about the steps you can take to banish this awful psychological pattern where a person has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a “fraud.” More information and past episodes can be found in the show notes at www.purposelounge.com.
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EP029: Did Not See That Coming with Laurie Hardie
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Simply put, life is not easy! It's actually a lot of work! Just when everything feels good and you're in that state of flow, along comes a curveball and you say to yourself, "wow, I sure didn't see that coming!" Laurie Hardie, WARM 106.9 FM radio personality and life coach, wrote a book, "Did Not See That Coming: Hope for the single parent" but it is really for anyone having a did not see that coming moment. Visit us at www.purposelounge.com for show notes. Connect with our guest at www.coachlaurie.com.
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EP028: Life Mapping with Dana V. Adams
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Do you believe you were meant to do something incredible with your life? Do you care about how you show up in the world? Are your values in alignment with your purpose? If you're feeling a tug and pull in any one direction, consider tuning into this EP of Purpose Lounge. Meet Dana V. Adams, the founder of the Life Mapping Institue and the author of "live your gift," a book that I predict will one day be on the best selling list. Visit www.purposelounge.com for more information.
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EP027: Nothing Ever Goes on Here with Ellen Newhouse
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"You're right on schedule." At least that's what Ellen Newhouse had to say when she stepped into Purpose Lounge. Ellen is a sound healer, teacher, author, and now, she's adding actor to her dance card. Ellen’s upcoming one-woman show based on the book (and with the same title) "Nothing Ever Goes On Here" was recently optioned by Director, Jolene Adams. Tune in to EP028 and hear Ellen's powerful messages about purpose and healing. Visit www.purposelounge.com for more episodes and for the show notes.
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EP026: Transcending extreme change to create a new world order with Hanson Hosein
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Hanson Hosein is an Emmy and Overseas Press Club award-winning journalist for NBC News. He is also a solo TV war correspondent for MSNBC and CBC, and a documentary film director whose work has been streamed and broadcast worldwide. As one of Seattle's most influential people, this episode details Hanson's journey and mission, to help leaders act as agents of translation and transformation. Show notes are available: http://www.purposelounge.com.
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EP025: Resilience and Courageous Leadership with Tracey Grove
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Have you ever heard the tale of the terrifying sabertooth? Well of course you have! Not only have you heard the story, but you've also probably lived it. Tracey Grove, a high-performance executive coach who specializes in leadership effectiveness and resilience, stepped into Purpose Lounge to share practical steps and insights pulled directly from the pages of her book, "Taming the Sabertooth: Resilient Leadership in a Stressful World." More details are available at www.purposelounge.com.
info_outlinePurpose Schmurpose! What's it *really* all about?! Well, we found the expert and she nailed it! The definition of Purpose, what it should mean, why it's important, and how entire systems can be built and sustained around Purpose. It's all here, in episode 15 of Purpose Lounge!
Lakshmi Gopalkrishnan, MA, PhC, PCC, CPCC, and CDWF, a highly trained, skilled, educated, and decorated executive leadership coach, defines Purpose as your contribution and the impact you make. It's the intersection of values + skills + superpowers! It's about being SEEN.
Equally as important in understanding the definition of purpose… is recognizing what it takes as a leader to see and develop an individual's potential!
Beyond the definitions, Lakshmi shares keen insights and vast knowledge stemming from years of education (and more education!) in leadership and professional development and transformation that combines both the art and science of human purpose.
Lakshmi takes a broad brush and strokes vivid images of black sun rises against a blank canvas, painting at a very young age, with her dad who taught her many things but most importantly encouraged her to think and believe freely. She later shares poignant memories of her young adult life when "fitting out vs. fitting in," a concept that we introduced to listeners in EP 07 of Purpose Lounge, becomes a real sticking point, but in reverse order.
So eloquent in the details, Lakshmi unveils her personal journey to discovering her own life's purpose, which has fueled her desires and abilities to achieve incredible results for herself and her clients, including Amazon, Brooks Sports, Facebook, HP, Microsoft, Starbucks, Zillow, to name a few.
Highlights from this purpose-filled episode:
- The difference between passion and purpose
- Purpose as a feeling and what it means
- Oh to be seen! and I mean, truly seen!
- Leadership … according to Dr. Brene Brown
- Core values and super powers
- Sustainability and the data behind what makes a team highly productive and accountable
- The beauty of black sunrises: a story of a young mind being molded and an imagination unleashed by a father's love for his daughter
- Purpose isn't something magical that you have to go and find, or that drops out of the sky. It must be cultivated.
Lakshmi's messages are profound and grounded. Her teachings are available to present-day and future leaders, around the globe, at www.infinite-impact.com.
Lakshmi is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation. She is one of a select group of Master Certified Facilitators at Dr. Brené Brown's Brave Leaders Inc., and a certified facilitator for Dr. Brown’s The Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead programs. She has a Ph.C. from the University of Washington and an MA from Georgetown and is a graduate of the Strategic Marketing Management Program at Stanford Business School (see below for other certifications).
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