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Life often leads us down unexpected paths, a truth Kwelli Sneed knows all too well. A graduate of the GWU e-Co Leadership Coaching Program, she now serves as the interim director of the Office of Neighborhood Safety Engagement. Initially joining as Chief of Staff during tumultuous times in the District of Columbia, Kwelli assumed the role of Director following the tragic passing of her friend and colleague, Linda Harlee Harper. She shares insights into navigating these transitions, staying true to herself, and utilizing skills honed through the program.
Photography, a passion reignited through a vivid dream reminiscent of her late aunt Sandra, led her to rediscover its significance during the pandemic's chaos, eventually leading her to use photography as the throughline in her coaching. Kwelli discovered the benefits of having her coaching clients use photography to tell the story of who they are, in both their professional and personal lives.
During the episode, Bonnie Bucker, Ina Gjikondi, and Kwelli also explore the concept of "line" and "curve," which is a cornerstone of the GWU Leadership Program and is described as representing distinct energies. Kwelli, who identifies as a "line" – analytical and methodical, recognizes the importance of personalizing one's passion as well, a characteristic of someone who describes themselves as a “curve” and follows the twists and turns of life as they come. Inspired by a fellow coach's use of photography in palliative care, she delves into how images evoke emotions and memories, integrating her passion with the science of career coaching, and harmonizing her dual identities.
Kwelli demonstrates photography's transformative power by recounting a unique community initiative, providing cameras to teenagers, predominantly boys. Witnessing their introspection and aspirations through their work, she illustrates how photography can empower individuals to explore their identities and aspirations.
This conversation acts as a thoughtful reminder to see beyond any barriers you think you may face and to always keep in mind what you’re passionate about. You won’t want to miss Kwelli’s story and how she has stocked her toolbox with tools that will help her use her passions to drive her career.
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Ever feel helpless about the state of the world? Investigative journalist Roberta Baskin discusses her shift to finding hopeful stories about businesses creating positive social and environmental impact. She talks about Aim2Flourish, a program she helped to start, and where students discover these companies and write stories that focus on the UN Global Goals. Roberta emphasizes the importance of B Corporations and consumer choices while offering practical tips for reducing your carbon footprint and leaving the world a better place. Tune in and discover how businesses can be a force for good, and what you can do to be part of the solution.
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All change starts with us; even that one little step has the power to create a profound transformation to the larger system. This is just one of the many pieces of wisdom that the Queen of Systems Thinking, Darcy Winslow, imparts to us in this episode. As the Founding President (2010-2020) and co-founder of the Academy for Systems Change, Darcy shares the insights she gained from her extensive corporate career about systems change and systems thinking. She delves into the critical role of building bridges in leadership and, drawing from her experiences at Nike, reveals how collaboration with competitors became a breakthrough in addressing health issues for manufacturing workers. Uncover the power of seemingly insignificant shifts in habit, the impact of having clarity, and the importance of listening to the quiet voice amidst the noise. Don't miss the wisdom shared today, keeping in mind what matters most in this time we are living in.
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Equipping the younger generation with environmental awareness and a deep fascination for nature might be our best bet at keeping the planet livable for the foreseeable future. We don’t see a lot of people doing that right now, but those who do are doing it in incredibly innovative and inspiring ways. Today’s guest makes such an impact in this regard. Frank Sesno is the executive director of the GWU Alliance for a Sustainable Future, a bold university-wide initiative that will form a collective front against the threat of climate change. He's also the director of strategic initiatives at the GW School of Media and Public Affairs, and previously spent 21 years at CNN where he served as White House correspondent, anchor, and Washington bureau chief. Join in as Frank talks about the role of education, the impact of experiential learning, and the importance of fostering curiosity and resilience in students. Tune in and learn how positive forces in society are winning the bid for a more sustainable future.
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Spiritual practice isn't just personal; it's the collective heartbeat for global healing and transformation. In this episode, organization executive Jim Robinson discusses the depth of how aligning with spiritual energy can drive personal healing and global change. He talks about how the mind, body, and spirit are connected and how his visualization practices helped him get better during a health crisis. Throughout the episode, Jim and the hosts explore the crucial role of a supportive community in sustaining spiritual practices. They analyze the different aspects of willpower, highlighting the importance of having a support system and being dedicated to spiritual practice in order to achieve long-lasting change. Jim talks about the problems in society, like inequality and conflict, and believes that raising our spiritual energy is important for creating peace, justice, and prosperity for everyone. Tune in now and become a force for positive global transformation!
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In a world that is run by numbers and views people as parts of a machine, it can be so easy to lose ourselves and connect to what matters. Adriana Machado fills in the missing piece that connects the corporate world with purpose: systems thinking. Adriana is one of Latin America’s most celebrated women business leaders and an outspoken advocate in the impact economy space. She is a former CEO of GE Brazil and Founder of the Briyah Institute, a Benefit Corporation that bridges innovation, practice, and purpose. In this episode, she shares with us how systems thinking emphasizes that instead of machine parts, people themselves are living systems that have the power of self-organization that no machine can ever have. When we apply this to business, we can make a true difference and an even bigger impact not only to ourselves but to the world. Find out more about systems thinking, the importance of spirituality in business, biomimicry, and more in today’s conversation!
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“The whole leader demands the whole person— body, mind and soul. And that that is also true of community.” Today’s guest believes in this wholeheartedly, and it guides her in fulfilling her purpose. Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner join in an inspiring conversation with Deborah Rundlett, a practical Mystic who guides leaders and their teams in connecting with their inner wisdom and purpose. Debbie shares her wisdom and experiences as she discusses the Poet & Prophet competencies, the importance of reconnecting with core identity, and the transformative power of social action pilgrimages. She delves into the essence of spirituality in leadership and its role in fostering personal and systemic change. Discover how Debbie's work with the Global Consciousness Institute is mapping the terrain of global consciousness and uniting communities worldwide. Tune in for a profound exploration of belonging, wisdom, and the healing journey, as Debbie offers a simple practice for self-awareness and self-discovery.
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We are all on an ever-going journey of self-transformation. Angela Franco has been transforming herself from the inside-out along with the communities she has been a part of. Throughout her journey, she found herself constantly being guided by her passion for helping others. This passion took her from Bogota to Washington, DC, where she is now the President and CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Angela shares with us her inspiring journey of not only self-transformation but also transforming businesses and leadership. She talks about her work and how she brings and lifts others up along with her, especially those minorities, to grow, connect, and attract opportunities. Through it all, Angela shows that true transformations come from the self. Only by doing this does success and the impact you wish to create happen. Join today’s conversation and discover transformation from the inside-out.
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Associate professor and healing touch practitioner Julia Storberg-Walker is an alumna of the e-Co Leadership Coaching Certification at George Washington University. In this conversation with Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner, she opens up on how it impacted her profession and reoriented her everyday life. Julia talks about rediscovering her young self, gaining a deeper understanding of her purpose, and experiencing self-healing. She also explains how she achieved balance between her feminine and masculine energies, as well as how a single drop of grace can change the course of a person’s entire life.
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Becoming an effective leader is not just about charisma and authority but also wisdom and intellect. Senior Organization Development Consultant Karen Wilhelm Buckley of Communicore Consulting sits down with Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner to talk about cultivating wise leadership. She explains how this requires inner commitment to always take action with intention, purpose, and authenticity. Karen discusses how leaders should act when their vision clashes with the rest of the team and the power of pursuing deeper and steadier development. She also shares how to use the five levels of consciousness in leadership to guide others on making a real difference in the world.
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The best leaders understand that they don’t have the answers to everything. They are in that place of curiosity and exploration, just like our guest in this episode. As Senior Vice President, of the West Region at The Coca-Cola Company, Kathy Twells currently leads a multi-million dollar business cultivating innovation and mutual growth for Coca-Cola’s customer partners. Today, she joins Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner to talk to us about how she sees the evolution of leadership in this world of constant change. With her podcast, The Coca-Cola Compassion Lab, she promotes emotional agility and mental well-being in the workplace—key traits that allow leaders to stay on top and innovate. Kathy also talks about the importance of curiosity, the power of observation, and overcoming the inner critic. Taking us deep within ourselves, Kathy shows us that we are whole beings who need to respond to life in all kinds of ways and in all kinds of spaces—from work to home. Let this conversation inspire you.
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One of the great things about coaching is how it helps us see beyond the surface and unearth the things inside us that we never thought were causing us stress or even pain. Coach, leader, and visionary Sook Yee Tai is all about helping people see the world from a different lens, leading them to a profound way of seeing themselves and the world. Prior to this extraordinary mission, Sook Yee was on a remarkable spiritual journey that enlightened her about the power of her mind and faith. In this episode, she joins Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner to share this with us and the amazing wisdom she earned along the way. She reflects on her upbringing as a Malaysian and third-generation Chinese, where she learned to integrate her Confucian background with her Christian faith, as well as her career path as a woman leader in a male-dominated field. All of this led Sook Yee to her passion for coaching and nurturing young executives. Find out how her spiritual journey influenced her coaching system and earn key insights on mind-body alignment, healing, and transformation.
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The experience of the coach is always different from the experience of the client. It’s not just the client that develops and grows during a coaching session; the coach does as well. As a coach, time with your client is a time for self-reflection and really understanding what it means to be a coach. Join Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner as they talk to Chrystal Checketts, Paris Perrault, and Rosalind (Roz) Wilson. All three of them have also been through the Ecoe-Co-Leadership Coaching Program which puts a significant focus on the inner development of a coach. Discover what they learned from the program and how it has helped them in their coaching journey. Start fully understanding the coaching experience today!
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What are the boundaries we put between ourselves and connecting with others? In this episode, Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner talk with Anna Breytenbach, an internationally acclaimed interspecies communicator. Anna guides people worldwide to rediscover and develop their natural senses and connection with all species in an honoring manner through the art of interspecies communication. In our episode, Anna talks about stepping into the imaginative space of connecting with animals and plants, going deep into telepathic intuitive communication, and understanding collective consciousness. Join us and learn more about the deep connection of the rich life forms around us.
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A lot of workplaces these days suffer from toxic competition, discrimination, and other challenges. Sean Harvey, TEDx speaker, author, and former Personal Transformation and Wellbeing Partner at Eileen Fisher, Inc., takes the approach of encouraging every team member to experience inner transformation. Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner chat with Sean as he talks about being an agent of change who guides others in tapping into their creative mind and unleashing their authentic self. He explains how a transformation from within can lead to a complete systems change, giving birth to heart-centered spaces. Sean also talks about his project called Men's Soul Adventures, where he bonds with fellow men through soul-connecting conversations that lead to life-changing spiritual growth.
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With us, we have Karen O’Brien, who’s a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oslo in Norway, and the Cofounder of cCHANGE, a company committed to empowering and activating organizations and people to engage in equitable and sustainable transformations. She has written a wonderful book called You Matter More Than You Think. She has this very beautiful way of communicating complexity, which is inspiring and very actionable. With passion, commitment, and eloquent pen, she’s one of the most cited researchers in her field and a sought-after lecturer. Karen’s goal is to contribute to a quantum leap to an equitable world, where all life can thrive.
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Western civilization fails to appreciate the heart as an intelligence system. But have you ever wondered why it is that when you put your heart into something, you tend to do better? This is where our guest comes in to bridge that gap between heart and creativity. Bruce Cryer is one of the founding members of HeartMath, whose breakthrough research and techniques were instrumental in the exploration of biohacking and performance optimization. In this episode, he joins Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner to discuss the connection of creativity to our way of being. Why are people more drawn to being creative? How do we cultivate that more? Follow along as Bruce gives us the answers. Every human is born with the power to create life. Tap into that today!
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Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner sit down with Melinda Coles, a coach whose mission is to support people in identifying and inhabiting their own abundance. Her advice: speak life into yourself and speak light about yourself. Melinda shares how she attends and connects to that wholeness and allows others to do the same. She also talks about the process of being present to yourself, getting unstuck from the stories that hold you back, and moving forward. Reach into the wholeness within yourself as you follow along with this conversation.
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Dreams are more than just dreams. They can take you to places, allow you to create life, and even change your reality. Get ready to explore the mysteries of the mind and the power of our dreams. In this episode, Machiel Klerk, an expert and international speaker on dreams, explores the mysteries of the mind and the power of our dreams. He discusses the power of dream incubation, how to use dreams to unlock our full potential, and how to interpret and apply the messages we receive in our dreams. Machiel also discusses important insights from his book, "Dream Guidance: Connecting to the Soul through Dream Incubation,". He explains how dreams can help us in all areas of our daily lives, from personal growth and development to professional success. Tune in as we explore the world of dream guidance and learn how to connect with our inner wisdom through the power of our dreams.
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Finding openness in a closed space may seem contradictory. However, it is where our guests in this episode developed an openness for their own leadership. Michael Paxton and Ryan Humphreys are Leadership Coaches and Factory Managers at the Federal Prison Industries. Together, they share with us how they went beyond the “walls” of the prison environment to connect and support inmates. They each tell their journeys to coaching and what supported their buy-in, by diving deep into the struggles they often face and through gentle nudges that helped them along the way. Looking forward, Michael and Ryan also share their visions for their team and organization as they grow and develop. Join in on this great conversation to discover the importance of coaching in holding that space within the prison walls and beyond.
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