In this episode we're talking about the Feminine Power of Courage. How can we use it to create a positive impact through business and why it is so important especially in the post pandemic world? The key points are  The pandemic has given us the opportunity to re-evaluate business culture and work life balance.  The Great Resignation is underway. People want to live a life of meaning and well-being, even if it means taking a pay cut.Old structures are crumbling. We need a feminine approach...

Season 1 Finale In this episode we're talking openly about our collaboration coming to an end and what that means for our respective futures. We reflect on the beautiful struggle of  two very different woman entrepreneurs co-creating a business during the global Covid pandemic. We  share the fears we had to overcome, the insights which have changed us for ever, and the celebrations we carry with us. The key points are The importance of showing up, connection and accountability to another...

Many of us live in societies or economies founded on the conflicting principles of scarcity on the one hand and constant growth on the other. We're taught to want more, more money, bigger houses, bigger cars but this is not sustainable for our planet. There is a trade off when it comes to personal freedoms even to the extent of choosing the life we really want to live. In this episode we are talking with Kyron Gosse, founder of Born to Do Awesome and a major activist for Tiny House movement...

At its simplest, optimism is an expectation that good things will happen and things will work out in the end. There’s strong evidence that optimism will improve your health. There is a strong link between optimism and longevity. Infectious optimism is the essential trait of the globally successful leader. Victor Perton is the Chief Optimism Officer of The Centre for Optimism and a Director of Project Optimism.  The offspring of stateless refugees from the Baltics, Victor's early working...

Art in all its forms has an important role to play in society and business.  The life of an artist can be tough,  yet artists have valuable skills that can inspire us to create positive change and live more sustainably. In this episode we are talking with Amanda Tonna, a founder of the Creative Impact Agency based in Malta.  Amanda  shares her passion for art in its many forms. She sees artistic creations as a tool for activism to bring awareness and inspiration to solve the major...

Breath is something we take for granted even though  it's one of our basic needs. When we learn to work with our breath in positive and proactive ways we can access better health and higher states of consciousness that allow us to literally breathe life into our life's work. In this episode we are talking with Jim Morningstar Ph D. Jim is a clinical psychologist, pioneer of transformational breathwork and co director of the Global professional Breathwork Alliance .  He's also the founder of...

Climate change poses one of the greatest threats to humanity and our very existence on planet earth.  Climate action is, therefore,  a moral and existential imperative. Businesses have a vital role to play in reversing climate change. In fact, being a champion for climate action can  be good for business. In this episode we are talking with serial entrepreneur, investor, and climate advocate Dennis Hettema.  Dennis is the Head of Sales at Ecologi and a founding partner of the Million Tree...

Story telling is a powerful way of understanding our cultural heritage and usually focusses on what has already happened in the past. When we realise that we are creating our future history in every present moment we can make conscious choices about the narratives we want to be part of. In this episode we talking with story telling expert Mark Lovett. Mark was saved from the corporate world by the art of storytelling when he got involved in organising TEDx events such as TEDxSanDiego.  Mark...

Leadership starts with self-leadership and Nature has some very powerful lessons to teach us here.  And where better to reconnect with yourself and Nature than in the Mountains? In this episode we are talking with Gerdi Verwoert of Dare Greatly Coaching. Gerdi is a Dutch mountain leader based in the Austrian Alps. She believes that creating a better world starts with self-leadership and reconnecting with nature.  Mountains force us to confront our own humanity, discover what we are truly...

Businesses have the power to make a real impact in the world  by solving all kinds of issues for their customers. When the spirit of giving is embedded into the culture and operations of an organisation the impact becomes even more powerful and the world becomes a happier, more caring place. In this episode we're talking with Masami Sato.  Masami is an award winning social entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and author, and CEO of B1G1 based in Singapore.  Masami had a  simple idea: “What if every...

Music and art  have historically been at the forefront of radical change in times of evolutionary crisis. As the world becomes more polarised and divided, music enables to unite in the spirit of cultural freedom and diversity. Music is, therefore, a superpower for positive change in society. In this episode we're talking with Rich Jensen. Rich  is a songwriter, entrepreneur and cultural activist based in Seattle. He is the Executive for Resonate Cooperative, a music-streaming platform owned...

Entrepreneurs have a duty to build sustainable businesses that solve problems and create opportunities for the developing world. An entrepreneurial ecosystem based on shared learning and support increases the odds of business success. In this episode we're talking with Deepa Thomas. Deepa is a co-founder of the Genius Entrepreneur Network and Mustard Seed Training Company in Mumbai. She believes in the power of community for entrepreneurs, and community spirit has proven to be a lifesaver...

In this episode we're talking about Empowerment in Business. Why is empowerment so important in our lives and in business? Is empowerment something that is given to you or does it come from within?  The key points are Empowerment is about being sovereign and taking radical responsibility for how we show up in the world and collaborate with othersWhen we become leaders of our own lives and work we create a space for ourselves and others to be seen and heard. The old paradigms are crumbling. We...

Two co-CEO’s are launching a different kind of a business podcast. Its aim is to disrupt the old way of doing business and inspire a co-creation of a new, more feminine business world. In this episode we explore the role of Ecstasy in Business. Ecstasy in Business is about living and working joyfully. It's time to replace the old patriarchal paradigm of hard work, long hours and competition for purposeful work, quality hours and collaboration in the spirit of aligned purpose, values and...

'Ecstatic Empowerment: The Story' is about a feminine way of doing business, and empowering others to lead a joyful life and to co-create a meaningful change in the world. Two co-CEO’s are launching a different kind of a business podcast. Its aim is to disrupt the old way of doing business and inspire a co-creation of a new, more feminine business world. This episode is the story of how co-hosts Anne Bland and Sue Jackson started on this journey.  The key points are:  People are tired of the...