Our guest today is Kristina Radulovic, a transformation & business coach specializing in achieving high performance of individuals and teams in corporate environments. She brings deep expertise working with clients from different industries and managerial levels, including individuals from major companies such as Amazon, Booking.com, JTI, Molten, and Holcim. 

Kristina works with driven individuals to help them understand and change the underlying thought patterns—the mental programming—that lead to self-doubt and imposter syndrome, unlocking genuine, sustainable confidence. 

Using research from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, her focus is on translating complex brain functions into simple, actionable strategies. Kristina’s work is all about equipping you with the knowledge to master your own mind and achieve your biggest goals.

We will talk about self-doubt, the brain and the neuroscience of building self-confidence: 

• • Breaking the Cycle of Self-Doubt
  Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
• Overcoming Negative Feedback Impact
• Overcoming Self-Doubt Through Awareness
• Stress Management and Self-Compassion
• Stress Management and Rational Response
• Mastering Positive Thought Patterns

Overcoming Self-Doubt Strategies

Contact Kristina directly: https://www.brainup.work/about

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In this episode we meet Claire Léost, CEO of Prisma Media and accomplished author and novelist. 

In this podcast Claire is in conversation with Julia Culen and gives deep insights in her leadership style rooted in creativity, purpose and intuition.

She shares with us why

- she doesn't listen to advice

- we don't have to choose and can be anything and everything

- a strategy is not always helpful

- and what hinders girls and women from getting what and where they want to be. 

Claire is

- A Leader in Media Transformation – As President of Prisma Media, France’s leading magazine publisher, she is at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in an industry facing constant disruption. She is shaping the future of journalism and content creation.

-  Bridging Business & Creativity – Unlike many CEOs, Claire is also an accomplished author, bringing a deep understanding of storytelling, human emotions, and societal themes into her leadership. Her novels explore themes of ambition, resilience, and identity.

-  Champion for Women & Leadership – Her book Le Rêve brisé des working girls explores the challenges women face in corporate leadership, highlighting her commitment to gender equality and workplace inclusion. Courage to Challenge the Norm – Whether in media, business, or literature, Claire has consistently taken bold, unconventional paths—advocating for a new era of leadership rooted in purpose, intuition, and vision.

https://www.prismamedia.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/claireleost/

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast. Today we take you to Madrid, where we meet Gonzalo Brujo, CEO of Interbrand, thought leader and author of multiple books.

Gonzalo, who brings decades of experience advising some of the world’s most influential brands, explains why leadership and branding are no longer just about strategy - it is about the art of listening, building deep human connection, showing integrity and bravery and - last but not least - getting things done. 

Enjoy with us the authentic and open insights of a global CEO, talking about how a humane approach to business can make business more joyful, creative and successful.

We will explore topics such as:  

• 🎙 Empathy & Listening as Leadership Superpowers – How they build stronger teams and authentic brand and empowers employees 

  🎙 Brand Building Through Purpose & Sustainability – Why purpose-driven brands thrive and how sustainability fuels long-term success.

  🎙 Conscious Leadership & Innovation – The role of courage, action, and human connection in shaping the future.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gonzalo-brujo

https://interbrand.com/

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast, My name is Julia Culen and for this new episode, I am here in the center of Madrid to meet today’s guest Carolina Alvarez- Ossario  Chief Marketing Officer at ECOALF

ECOALF designs and markets high-quality textile products and accessories made from recycled materials such as PET bottles, discarded fishing nets, old tires, post-consumer coffee and post-industrial cotton

We talk about the challenges of marketing sustainability, and how leadership, culture and working  the right people people play an important role in driving meaningful change. Plus, we discuss how conscious consumers are shaping the future of fashion and turn the mission into a shared movement. 

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on purpose-driven branding, innovation, and the path to a more sustainable industry!

https://ecoalf.com/

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast!

I am Julia Culen, Founding Partner of Conscious Consulting Group

Today we welcome Surya Tahora.. Surya is a Professor of the Science of Spirituality and the Executive Director of the Centre for Wisdom in Leadership at the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, India 

His focus areas include Eastern Philosophy, Meditative Practices, Cognitive Neurosciences, Personal Growth, and Ethics, especially in Leadership Development.

In this episode, we explore the profound concept of "Leading at the Edge of the Known," diving into the challenges, wisdom, and opportunities that come with navigating the complexities of modern life and leadership.

Key Themes Discussed

1. Navigating Modern Challenges With Wisdom

   • Surya reflects on the unprecedented disruptions of our era, including technological, political, and emotional shifts. Drawing on wisdom traditions like Advaita Vedanta, he underscores the value of timeless insights to guide us through uncertainty and align with a sense of integration and purpose.

2. The Cosmic Web and Human Roles

   • Surya introduces the idea of a grand interconnected cosmic web, from quantum particles to galaxies. He explores how understanding this web and embracing roles as both doers (Karta) and experiencers (Bhakta) can lead to deeper alignment with the universal order. Using the story of Rama from Yoga Vashishta, he illustrates how embracing life’s challenges as a “great experiencer” can transform our perspective.

3. Human Consciousness and Spiritual Growth

   • The discussion explores the evolution of human consciousness, moving from reactive behaviors driven by personal desires to a higher state of awareness and universal values. Surya describes the ultimate state— Mahābhakta—as one of spontaneous action in harmony with the larger web of life, free from personal fears or preferences.

4. Embedding Dharma in Organizations

   • Surya emphasizes the critical role of embedding Dharma (ethics) within organizations, highlighting its long-term economic and social benefits. He stresses that transformational leadership must start at the top, with leaders embodying openness, collaboration, and a commitment to nurturing all stakeholders.

Takeaways for Listeners

• Learn how ancient wisdom can offer practical tools to navigate the complexities of modern life.
• Discover how to align leadership styles with universal values to foster sustainable growth and collaboration.
• Reflect on the interconnectedness of human existence and how embracing this perspective can transform personal and professional challenges.

 This podcast was recorded during a live event in January 2025

https://www.spjimr.org/faculty/surya-tahora/

https://www.spjimr.org/

https://discovervedanta.com/surya-tahora/

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Today’s guest is Jean-Sébastien, a seasoned expert in leadership development and the founder of the Productive Behaviors workshop, which has empowered thousands of business students with the essential soft skills to thrive in their careers. Over more than a decade, he has trained over 500 leaders across sectors, from the military to private industry, in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Driven by a desire to explore deeper dimensions of life and leadership, Jean-Sébastien embarked on a personal journey studying philosophy, psychology, and spirituality, which took him from San Francisco, where he studied East-West Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies., to India, where he practiced Integral Yoga at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. 

Today, Jean-Sébastien bridges business and spirituality, coaching, consulting and training visionary leaders with his Conscious Business Approach and creating the first Conscious Business class at ESSEC Business School. Also, he is cooperation Partner of Conscious Consulting Group.

Welcome!

Today we are talking about t the intersection of psychology/mindset with sustainability - how we are limiting ourselves and preventing a more sustainable world from occurring with our own mindset.

https://jeansebastiensimon.com/

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Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast. In this podcast episode Julia Culen explores the meaning, deeper dimensions and importance Intuition with HRUND GUNNSTEINSDÓTTIR

Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic sustainability leader, advisor, speaker, writer, and filmmaker known for bridging sectors to inspire creativity and solutions. 

With a background in post-conflict reconstruction with the UN, innovation, and the arts, she advises global leaders, universities, and nonprofits. 

Co-director and scriptwriter of *InnSæi - The Sea Within*, available on major streaming platforms, Hrund also serves on Yale's International Leadership Center Advisory Council. Recognized as a Yale World Fellow and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, she has studied at top institutions including Stanford, Harvard, and Yale.

We discuss topics such as:

• The deeper meaning of Intuition and the Icelandic word InnSæi
• The role of intuition for innovation and navigating complex and unknown territory
• How to access our unconscious mind and knowing through intuition
• Intuition & Leadership
• The importance of reclaiming our attention - and pay attention what we pay attention to

Links to connect with Hrund:

InnSæi Book English: https://geni.us/InnSaeiBook

InnSæi Book German: https://www.rowohlt.de/buch/hrund-gunnsteinsdottir-die-kunst-des-innsaei-9783499015939

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/?utm_source=qr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrundgunnsteinsd%C3%B3ttir/

Website: https://www.hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/

Newsletter: https://substack.com/@hrund

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast. Today, we are honored to have Prof. Madhumita Chatterji as our guest. Dr. Chatterji is the Director of ABBS School of Management in Bangalore (Acharya Bangalore B School) and has also taught at renowned institutions such as Corvinus University in Budapest.

Her extensive work covers Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Cross-Cultural Management, Business History, and Indian Ethos and Culture.

She has authored several books, including  "Corporate Social Responsibility," "Ethical Leadership – Indian and European Spiritual Approaches," and "New Frontiers in Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Peace Science." Dr. Chatterji is the Executive Director of the Mahatma Gandhi International Research Centre for Conflict Prevention and Management, a Member of the Advisory Board of the European SPES Institute, and a Founding Board Member of the South Asian Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (SAADRI).

Dr. Chatterji is actively involved in research, teaching, and training senior executives in various soft skills, including team building, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural understanding. Join us as we delve into her insights and experiences on creating a more conscious and ethical business world.

Questions we touched upon in this podcast:

- Madhumitas motivation and journey into ethics and sustainability

- What is an ethical business and leader?

- Why Businesses are based in Ethics - and when did we go wrong?

- What are the key questions and challenges the next generation has?

- Why is it so important to teach ethics at a young age?

- Wealth, prosperity and happiness

- Being in harmony includes everyone and everything 

- How can we be ethical in an unethical world?

- What are the current and future projects?

- The role of Equality & Inclusion 

- and many more topics

linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-madhumita-chatterji-42b9061a

e-mail: mchatterji@rediffmail.com

Profile: https://www.abbssm.edu.in/faculty-profile/dr-madhumita-chatterji/

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https://ccg-group.eu/podcast-2/

e-mail: office@ccg-group.eu

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In this episode we will talk with Sebastian Bechinger, Austria's first and only (for now) Neurodiversity Coach. He also is a movement therapist.  Systemicc coach and Alumni of the Conscious Consulting Masterclass. 

Neuroinclusion can be considered as the next level in DEI (diversity, equality and inclusion) with one key difference: other than gender, age, ethnological background it is invisible to others and highly individual - and needs extra sensitivity and attention. Abou 15% percent of the population is neurodivergent and as a consequence has some extra challenges but also specific talents that are not harnessed if people have to hide or "mask" them. 

Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in the human brain, behavior and nervous system. It includes individuals with different cognitive and learning styles, personalities, and abilities.

Embracing neurodiversity fosters diversity and inclusion, attracting a wider range of talent and creating a positive work environment. By recognizing and leveraging the strengths of neurodiverse individuals, organizations can unlock their full potential and drive long-term success.

In this episode we will explore in this podcast episodes topics such as:

• What is "neurodiversity”
• What is the between the terms neurodiversity, neurodivergent and neuroinclusion.
• What are some of the main kinds of neurodivergence that people talk about?
• Why does it matter in organizations?
• What can leaders and organizational cultures do to further a culture of neuroinclusion and what are the key challenges?
• What are specific steps companies and organizations can and should take to create a culture of neuroinclusion?

For more information please contact:

Sebastian Bechinger at:  www.neurodiverseandproud.com

more information:

• Eide, B., & Eide, F. (2011). The Dyslexic Advantage : Unlocking the hidden potential of the dyslexic brain. Hudson Street Press.
• Grandin, T. (2023). Visual Thinking. Penguin.
• Griggs, K. (2021). This is Dyslexia. Random House.
• Hallowell, E. M., & Ratey, J. J. (2021). ADHD 2.0 : new science and essential strategies for thriving with distraction-from childhood through adulthood. Ballantine Books.
• I referenced Manuel Casanova, he is on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-casanova-b009b914/ and wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_CasanovaAlso,
• for general resources regarding neurodiversity, https://www.understood.org, 
• https://madebydyslexia.org 
•  http://amazing15.at do interesting work - they're pretty focused on job-market integration for people with autism, but they're broadening out.

Welcome to a new episode of the Conscious Consulting Podcast!

Christian Mayhofer, CCG co-founder, executive consultant, psychotherapist and Zen Monk talks to a group of young international leaders.

In this 15' summary you will learn about:

- what does integration mean in its essence?

- what ist the relationship between transformation & integration?

- what does the process of cooking have to do with integration & transformation?

- what are the 5 key ingredients to cook the supreme meal of a life fully lived?

In this short podcast we explore 

- key qualities and principles of Conscious Leadership

- the difference between heroic leadership and conscious leadership

- and the role of ancient wisdom traditions and consciousness in Leadership

recorded during a Class for students of ABBS Bangalore Business School on April 4, 2024

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast! 

In this episode, Julia Culen, founder of the Conscious Consulting Group, discusses participatory leadership and its role in the emergence of conscious businesses with our guest, MANSI JASUJA, a practitioner of Conscious Business, an Art of Hosting and Harvesting Meaningful Conversations specialist, a speaker, and a systems rebel. She's also a warrior of the heart and a wonderful human being!

We talk about topics such as: 

• a deep exploration of participatory leadership and its pivotal role in the emergence of Conscious Businesses.
• the collective contributions needed for business transformation toward consciousness
• the significance of authenticity and self-leadership in this context
• the need to not only rehumanize our workplaces but also ourselves.
• the importance of dialogue and conversations
• And we highlight the importance of questions and unveil the secret to profound transformation. 

So, tune in and join us as we navigate this fascinating journey into the world of conscious leadership and business transformation!

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Welcome to another episode of the CCG Podcast, where we delve into the intricate relationship between AI and human consciousness.

We kick off with an AI-generated meditation to illustrate the distinctions between machine and human awareness.

We further discuss the possible benefits of these new technologies, and also highlight the concerning trends of the current AI arms-race developments and its possible impact on our life.

We begin this podcast by investigating the potential of AI to transform human consciousness and conclude that the key to a healthy interaction with these technologies lies in first expanding our own awareness.

Beware: After listening, you may have more questions than before. But join us, in stepping into the unknown. It is time.

This Episode is presented by CCG Consultants Aamina Simone and Julian Arnowski.

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https://ccg-group.eu/julian-arnowski/

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Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast. Today’s topic is the exploration of radical new business models that are based on spiritual principles. Our guest is Prof Laszlo Zsolnai, Director of the Business Ethics Center at the Corvinus University of Budapest, President of the European SPES Institute (Spirituality in Economics and Society) and Associate Member at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford Prof Zsolnai has been questioning the predominant materialistic paradigm of economics for more than 40 years now and developed an alternative view and approach based on spiritual and holistic principles. Julia Culen, co-founder of CCG Conscious Consulting Group explores with him questions like: - Why do we need radical new business models? - How are they different from traditional business models? What is the underlying worldview and set of guiding principles and values? - What is the positive impact? Is it possible to do good (for the world) and well (financially) at the same time? - What are examples of companies/organizations researched and what is the communality between all of them? - What are the preconditions for creating a radical new business model in terms of leadership, education, economy? If you want to learn more about Prof Zsolnai and his work, please visit the following links: https://laszlo-zsolnai.com/ http://eurospes.org/ https://www.uni-corvinus.hu/main-page/research/research-centres/business-ethics-centre/?lang=en Visit us: https://ccg-group.eu/

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast!

Today’s Podcast Conversation takes place between 3 CCG Consultants with over 40 years of People and Culture Experience combined and a passion for intergenerational communication and cooperation. 

The host today is Samantha Tady - Intergenerational Consultant at CCG and Youth Mentor and Youth Entrepreneurship Trainer. She is deeply convinced that empowering our youth is the key to a brighter future. She is joined by her equally passionate fellow CCG Masterclass Alumni’s Birgit Beck and Julia Wüster.

Birgit lives and works in Vienna and has over 25 years of experience in People and Culture leadership roles in large multinationals. She is now a Consultant and certified Coach and her passion are all topics around Personal and Organizational Development, Change Management, and Team Journeys. Julia lives and works in Aachen, Germany and has over 15 years of experience in Human Ressources in international corporations and is Systemic Coach and Consultant with a special interest in Leadership and Personal Development. She kindly agreed to share her expertise in today’s episode. 

In this conversation we delve into

• the conceptions and misconceptions between generations and how they have become a huge challenge for organizations worldwide. 
• Starting with unpacking prejudices towards understanding what it requires to build bridges between generations, we unravel the secrets to good communication
• and explore the potential of what can happen when we reach out to each other and communicate instead of holding onto our prejudices. 

You can contact us!

• Birgit Beck through https://ccg-group.eu/birgit-beck/
• Julia Wüster through https://ccg-group.eu/julia-wuster/
• Samantha Tady through https://ccg-group.eu/samantha-tady/

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast. In this episode you listen to Michael Kriegsman, PhD in Neuroscience, Data Science and CCG Consultant. This podcast was created during an internal lecture for the CCG Consulting Team, where Michael explores the boundaries and overlaps between Science and his own wisdom seeking. You will learn about topics like:

• Cooperation and Competition in the Brain
• 2 Theories about how Psychodelics work 
• The idea of non-duality which is the idea of "either-or, black and white" is being transcended. 
• Why we are 10 dimensional beings living in a 3 dimensional world
• The limitations of science, the role of the unknown 

- what we can learn from ourselves from neurons. 

We at CCG aim to challenge and expand our knowledge and worldviews so we can deepen our awareness, expand our level of consciousness and learn from all disciplines for our business and consulting expertise and offerings. Because business is made of non-business ingredients. 

Matthew Goodman is a Clinical Psychologist, Meditation Teacher, Author and Consultant at Conscious Consulting Group. In this episode he talks about his core Topic Workplace Wellness with Julia Culen, Co-Founder of CCG. Topics to be explored:

• The 3 levels of Workplace Wellness
• Why Workplace Wellness is not "just" Wellness but addresses critical issues such as fatigue and depression.
• What are the key reasons for lack of Workplace Wellness?
• What does improv theatre has to do with Workplace Wellness?
• What is Matthews personal story that brought him to Workplace Wellness?
• And what makes any offering unique?

More information and all Links can be found here:

https://ccg-group.eu/matthew-goodman/

https://ccg-group.eu/matthew-goodman/

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting podcast, bringing together wisdom, leadership and consulting. 

My name is Christian Mayhofer, co-founder of Conscious Consulting Group and in this podcast episode we have the rare and precious opportunity to speak about a real case and project and their path towards an empowered organization. 

My special guest today is Hugh van Es, Managing Director at Swarovski Gemstones Thailand. 

Hugh grew up in Belgium and moved with his parents to Thailand in his early formative years, and since then living and working in Thailand, mainly in the cutting industry. He at that time was unfamiliar of anything called Empowerment or any other so called „modern management approaches/experiments“ but curious and open and very much supported by his Lead Manager, Herbert Schuler, then part of the executive team at Gemstones, responsible for production and today Member of the Board of Swarovski as Head of global operations.

In 2013/2014 CCG was addressed by the executive team of Swarovski Gemstones to support them on their quest towards EMPOWERMENT, to explore together what that would mean for them, if it would help them to overcome the manifold challenges they were facing at that time and to contribute to business results too.

While the first 6-9 months we were focussing on the management team at the core and head quarters in Wattens, Europe we were soon enrolling the whole global organization, in Europe, the Americas and Asia, Hongkong, Japan, greater China and Thailand, were large part of productions are based.

In this podcast we talk about his personal journey towards Empowerment, what are his learnings and success factors towards leading an empowered organization.. 

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting podcast, bringing together wisdom, leadership and consulting. My name is Julia Culen, co-founder of Conscious Consulting Group and in this podcast episode we look into the deeper dimension of „beauty“ and explore, why true beauty is an expression of intuition and intention and why beauty can even save the world.  Our guest today is Aamina Simone 

Born in Bangalore, India, Aamina had the privilege of living in Lagos, London and Singapore through her formative years, this early exposure to diverse cultures contributed to an eclectic and holistic outlook that informs her (life, work, and art) every day.

Her deep-rooted interest in art and expressionism, eventually manifested in the fashion world; with stints at Prada in London, Saint Laurent in Hong Kong, and roles in Paris with retail and merchandising positions, 

Aamina presently lives in new Delhi, India and is brand manager at Paro Botanica, and a consultant at CCG.

Welcome to the Conscious Consulting Podcast. My name is Julia Culen and this episode explores the power of Impact networks. My Guest today is Yingzhao Liu: when I meet Ying the first time in 2016 she was a Director for User Experience Design at LinkedIn and lived in a Buddhist Community. Her Keynote on „Integration“ she gave at a huge San Francisco conference impressed me deeply and since that times we are friends. 

Today Ying lives in Seattle she is a Leadership Lecturer at Stanford University, artist, mother, Designer and Strategist at Converge and Advisor at CCG. 

One of her key work focus is to consult impact networks: Ying is convinced, networks are the future of work and organizations. In this podcast we are exploring deeper in questions such as:

• What is an impact network
• And how to cultivate a network mindset
• What are key success factors to grow and sustain impact networks?
• what we can learn from nature
• could networks replace hierarchies for good? 

To make it easier for you we created chapters, you can find the structure in the shownotes and go directly to a topic that interests you most. Or simply listen to the whole thing it is worthwhile. Enjoy!

1:30 - What is an impact network?

• Structure
• Leadership
• Governance 

9:00’:  What is the difference between and impact networks and other types of networks? 

• Purpose of Networks
• Collaboration 
• Emergence 
• Examples of Impact Networks
• Systemic Change
• Relationship
• Complexity

18’ - Network Mindset

• Personal Purpose - why are we here? 
• Distribution of power
• Living Systems Worldviews
• Mental Model of Complexes
• Millenials and younger generations
• Networks and emerging technologies like blockchain, DAOs.. 

23’ traditional organizations vs network 

• relationship vs. task orientation
• trust
• consent based decision making model 

29’ Diversity & Inclusion 

• Human and Group Dynamics 
• Tools how make different perspectives visible 
• Dealing with human emotions.. 

33’ Key Challenges and key success factors to keep it going

• Commitment, Frustration 
• Relationship & Friendship
• People & Purpose 
• Intentional weaving of relationships

38’ Yings personal journey

• Experiences in her personal and professional life that draws her towards networks
• Showing up as a whole and full person
• Creating cultures of connection and trust 
• making the intangible tangible 
• people demanding meaningful worksplaces
• The network way of working 

46’ : Taking inspiration from nature

• our brain is a network and the forests are networks very
• intelligent networks
• recognizing nature’s organization
• nested hierarchies 

To Connect with Ying: 

www.linkedin.com/in/yingzhao/

https://www.original-mind-residency.com/

Another CCG Podcast with Ying: How to integrate wisdom with business and life

To learn more about impact networks: 

https://www.converge.net/film

https://www.converge.net/trainings--Ying will co-lead the Network Essentials workshop on April 8, 2022

https://www.converge.net/trainings#toolkit--free resources for your work