E50: Purpose, principle, and performance with former Special Ops turned Leadership Coach Phil Kornachuk
Purpose and values.
These simple words hold huge meaning, and potential impact, for how we act in the world.
Welcoming a kindred spirit this week, Adam and Brandon are joined by fellow wilderness expedition leader and founder of leadership development organization StoneWater, Phil Kornachuk.
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E49: A.I., Neuroscience, and the Mystical, with Futurist John Sanei
How do we become optimistic about uncertainty?
The modern world can be scary. AI is making its mark, anxiety levels are rising, and leaders are faced with more uncertainty than ever.
Enter John Sanei: futures strategist, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, adviser to Fortune 100 companies, global expert at Singularity University and much more.
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E48: Serving those who Serve
Join us, to mark two milestones in the We are Open Circle journey: the confirmation of Brandon as a partner and the launch of the Open Circle Foundation.
The key theme from today’s episode: uplifting humanity.
Miriam, Adam and Brandon reflect on their shared journey, the divine appointment of their meeting, and the critical connections that forged their bond - as they reflect on the value of their shared work together: the power of their collaboration.
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E47: Conflict and Loving Dangerously with Chad Ford
Welcome, for a fascinating insight into a truly singular human - international conflict mediator, college professor, senior consultant and facilitator for the Arbinger Institute, and NBA analyst for ESPN, Chad Ford.
Chad has experienced a lot personally and professionally, and pours these experiences into his writing - fuelling a dedication for helping humanity overcome our differences and reconcile together.
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E46: More Than Fitness w/Coach Ellis and Coach Moore
Resiliency, compassion, community, safe haven, mentorship.
These are just some of the fruits of a powerful conversation shared with two committed and inspiring individuals,
Coach Ellis and Coach Moore of More Than Fitness.
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E45: WTH just happened?: Big disruptions and the need for collective integration
Welcome to a reflection on the process of change.
Three years after the pandemic, it’s important to take a step back and take stock.
What on earth just happened? And how can we move on?
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E44: The 3 Kinds of Trust: w/ Miriam Jones and Adam Rumack
Integrity, capability, commitment.
Welcome to a rounded reflection on the role of trust within our communities, organizations and in society as a whole.
Trust is a practice, not a skill - a lifelong process of evaluation and maintenance.
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E43: The Challenges of Returning From War w/Mike Waldron and Brandon Harding
We are all one human tribe, travelling on the journey of life together.
This message reveals itself as central to today’s discussion between Adam, Brandon Harding and guest Mike Waldron, founder of 23rd Veteran.
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E42: Education as Revolution: w/ Roblin Webb of Freedom Prep Charter Schools
Joining us for a moving discussion on race, class and the power of education is Roblin Webb, Founder and CEO at Freedom Prep School in Tennessee.
Roblin J. Webb, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Prep Charter Schools, has dedicated her life’s work to striving for equality for all people.
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E41: Mental and Physical Toughness for the Backcountry: w/ Dustin Diefenderfer of MTNTough
Outdoors is where the magic happens.
Today we welcome Dustin Diefenderfer, the founder of MTNTough Fitness Labs. A passionate advocate for the power of the outdoors to renew and develop our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, our discussion with Dustin reveals a passion for transforming lives
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E40: Wellness in The Wild w/Brandon Harding
“There is wellness to be found in the wild.”
Our circle today sees hosts Adam and Miriam joined by Brandon Harding, our Wilderness program director. With a series of co-facilitated wilderness trips planned for 2023 and 2024, today’s conversation gives an insight into the topics, themes and discussion to be covered.
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E39: Trust, Trauma and Reality w/Mark Matzeldelaflor, Former US Navy Seal
Community is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust.
Our guest today is Mark Matzeldelaflor, a former Navy Seal and founder of Guardian Grange, a veteran-powered regenerative agriculture and healing network. He shares thoughts from his journey, unfolding a life which has navigated themes of organisation, disorder and trauma.
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E38: How To Share Your Voice Compassionately w/ Pranidhi Varshney
Intersectionality, nuance, integrity, compassion, presence.
These key tenets rise to the surface in our conversation with dear friend Pranidhi Varshney. The founder of Yoga Shala West, a community-supported Ashtanga Yoga studio in West LA, Pranidhi shares experiences from her personal life, her yoga practice and her quest for creating more nuanced relationships with our lives and each other.
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E37: Fostering Community and Social Equity w/Orion Kriegman
Fostering community takes perseverance.
Today we welcome Orion Kriegman, Executive Director with the Boston Food Forest Coalition. Orion’s journey in life has shown him the depth of global social inequity and instilled in him a desire to be the change.
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E36: The Yogic Journey w/James Boag
How can we practically connect with our animating spirit?
Walking us through the process is today's guest and yogic thinker, James Boag. We discuss the restrictive quality of our school systems and habits, experiencing invention as discovery and the power of circle practice to foster soul-nourishing laughter, learning and fulfilment.
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E35: The Soul and Spirit of Leadership w/Miriam Jones and Adam Rumack
Conventional descriptions of leadership often miss a piece - the dual components of Soul and Sprit.
Our hosts Adam Rumack and Miriam Jones dive into what they describe as one of the ‘most magical and mystical parts of their work’. Reflecting on their experiences of leadership in life, the discussion builds on recent episode, exploring enchantment and our animating spirit.
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E34: Science, Enchantment and Interconnection with Dr Joseph Cambray
What lives on the overlap of hard science, Jungian psychology and enchantment?
Dr Joseph Cambray is the former Harvard Medical School faculty who has spent decades answering that question. With remarkable insight, Joseph breaks down enchantment, disruption and coincidence and takes us through how they have each in turn challenged and ultimately transformed him.
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E33: DreamSeeDo: Nurturing Fulfillment in Business Partnership
Soulmates come in different shapes and sizes.
Enter Josh Schwartzman and Jeremy Berman - business soulmates. Having met at Hackathon, the duo founded DreamSeeDo with a simple mission: to unlock human potential.
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E31: Hunting, Ethics and Conservation - Joel Strimling on the complexity of hunting
Why is it that we hunt? And how does it interface with conservation?
We dive into the challenges of Joel's transition into a huge advocate of the hunting lifestyle and the preservation of natural spaces - and touch on encountering death, the complex ethics of hunting and the work of BHA along the way.
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E30: Abundance, Gratitude and Criticism: the compassionate guide to growing a global brand
E30: Abundance, Gratitude and Criticism: the compassionate guide to growing a global brand
What are the mechanics of gratitude? And how do we practically recognise abundance.
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