#018 The Creative | David Chislett

Dr Vivienne Ming (Founder and Executive Chair, Socos Labs) An astounding chat with Dr Ming who has spoken extensively on her academic struggle early in life, which eventually led her to leave university. After struggling with depression, suicide, and homelessness, Vivienne returned 10 years later to receive her Bachelor of Science with honors in cognitive neuroscience. She is an American theoretical neuroscientist and artificial intelligence expert, and was named as one of the BBC 100 Women in 2017, and as one of the Financial Times' "LGBT leaders and allies today". Listen to find out what purpose has to do with this remarkable journey. Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

Dr Vivienne Ming (Founder and Executive Chair, Socos Labs) An astounding chat with Dr Ming who has spoken extensively on her academic struggle early in life, which eventually led her to leave university. After struggling with depression, suicide, and homelessness, Vivienne returned 10 years later to receive her Bachelor of Science with honors in cognitive neuroscience. She is an American theoretical neuroscientist and artificial intelligence expert, and was named as one of the BBC 100 Women in 2017, and as one of the Financial Times' "LGBT leaders and allies today". Listen to find out what purpose has to do with this remarkable journey. Connect with Vivienne Ming on Linkedin · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

Turning people and organizations into weapons of mass destruction... That's what David Chislett (Creativity Keynote Speaker and coach) does, and in this powerful and enlightening chat you will come to understand purpose a whole lot better. Aligning with purpose is the difference between just running the tracks or being able to roam free. Reinvent yourself, find out how. Connect with David on LinkedIn · Watch on YouTube · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

Julika Falconer (CEO | Zero2Five Trust) What made a strong and passionate woman with a Masters Degree in International Trade Law make a radical shift towards helping South African children is need? If you said 'purpose', you guessed right! This is a remarkable story that needs to be heard. Find out more about the Zero2Five Trust, and the work of the organization in meeting the needs of children. Food, learning, and playing...what all kids most need, getting a start in life. Julika Falconer works in challenging and tough conditions, especially during the COVID pandemic, and is a fabulous example of the role purpose plays in spurring us on when the going gets tough. Zero2Five Trust website · Connect with Juli\a on LinkedIn · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

Kabelo Mabelane (Musician | Philanthropist | Pasto Success, fame, and fortune come with challenges, and in this episode Kabelo (multiple award winning Kwaito and Hip Hop musician, songwriter and actor) shares his personal account of his struggle with drug addiction and how he discovered his purpose. It is an authentic, brutally honest and very brave chat with a man I deeply respect and admire. Connect with Kabelo on Instagram · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

Gina Ziervogel (Associate Professor in Geography at the University of Cape Town) "I do what I love...and then these amazing things come to me." "I don't see purpose as a goal, purpose has always been living into what I love, and then the goals emerge." Gina Ziervogel, Associate Professor in Geography at the University of Cape Town, with a history of working in the trans-disciplinary space. Particularly interested in climate change, resilience and transformation. Research interests focus on governance across scales, such as between municipalities and community actors. A fabulous episode detailing a very different approach to life and the value of taking chances, and putting yourself out there. Purpose seen differently, because we have been taught incorrectly. Connect with Gina on LinkedIn · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

Bob Roitblat (President and Founder | Mainstay Consulting) "What's getting you up in the morning? What are you really looking forward to? We hear about the concept 'follow your bliss' but I believe it should be 'find bliss wherever you are.' Even if you aren't excited about your overall job or career there are parts that are fun, interesting, exciting." Bob Roitblat has a vast wealth of experience and wisdom earned over years of; creating successful businesses, speaking, and writing a number of books. He shares his powerful insights in a way that is relatable and accessible. This is a conversation that will really help you if you're struggling to find purpose. Perhaps you have it, but you just don't realize it? Connect with Bob Roitblat on LinkedIn · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

Eva De Goede (Captain | Dutch Hockey Team) and Tim Drummond (Captain | South African Hockey Team) Leading your team to two Olympic and World Championship gold medals and one silver medal, winning the FIH woman player of the year twice is a phenomenal achievement. But what comes next for Eva? Getting to the Olympics with a self funded team and zero support, and balancing earning an income whilst leading a team is also no mean feat. Doing it together makes the world of difference with the right person. Find out how this powerful couple (who have no egos) balance a relationship and life, and still keep their winning habits through a partnership in aligned purpose. Eva on Instagram · Tim on LinkedIn · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

Professor Adam Habib (Director of SOAS, University of London) However important your political struggle is around inequality, racial discrimination, cultural discrimination or religious fundamentalism, what is important is that you engage with the sense of human empathy. Never forget, that you are engaging in a struggle for a better humanity!" What I find absolutely fascinating, is political activists who say they are fighting and struggling for a better humanity, but they are terrible human beings! They treat other human beings really badly. Now, how can you struggle for a better humanity when you're a horrible human being and behave in the most horrible of ways to other human beings. The fact is, you cant say, 'I want to fight for a better humanity!', and then conduct that struggle in the most disgusting and destructive of ways!" Just one of the passionate and hard hitting truths shared by Professor Adam Habib is this powerful and frank conversation about education, inequality and activism. Insights into the Fees must fall riots, the role and cost of education, and the quality of education. A very interesting journey of purpose, from humble beginnings during South African Apartheid struggles, to a vice chancellor role and Adam's new appointment to the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. Prof Adam Habib on Twitter · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts

Deborah Good | Chief Enrichment Officer | The Enrichment Project Are you wrestling the demons from a painful childhood? Still making the same mistakes in choosing life partners? Perhaps you feel like your life is a mess and you see no solutions? Are you a victim of gender based violence, and somehow you felt like you brought it upon yourself? Or maybe you are just struggling to find any sort of purpose to your life, and feel like you are a cog in someone else's wheel. If you answered 'yes' to any of those questions, you will resonate with Deborah and you might even hear yourself in this very vulnerable and courageous chat. What I know, is that you will find great value and you will be glad that you listened. it might even give you the courage and strength to look at your life a little differently. Not all of us have it all figured out all of the time. Deborah Good on LinkedIn · Deborah Good on Instagram · The Enrichment Project · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Insta · YouTube · Showreel · Power of purpose book · Solid Gold Podcasts