Welcome back to the Leading with Joy podcast! We conclude our series dedicated to Joy and Hope, diving into the creative and reflective world of Ben Wakeman, an accomplished author, musician, and innovator whose work reawakens the forgotten joys of life. Ben's artistry spans nearly 200 songs, five albums, and several novels, with performances alongside legends like John Mayer, Jennifer Nettles, and Gillian Welch. In today’s episode, Ben Wakeman illumines on: ⓵ Joy as Our Natural State...

As we navigate the end of the year’s first quarter, I invite you all to a moment of Pause, to Connect with the deeper currents of life, and to Reflect on the journey thus far. It's a sacred time acknowledged by numerous world cultures through celebrations steeped in spirituality. Joining us in today's episode is Hannah Joy Graves, a luminary in the sphere of spiritual connection, whose very name—Joy—encapsulates the essence of her being. Hannah Joy, a revered Tarot Card Master, shares her q...

Welcome back to our enlightening journey with Marcin and Aleksandra Petrykowski, Poland's paragons of progress and unity. Celebrated by Forbes Women, Aleksandra's humanitarian efforts, combined with Marcin's pioneering leadership in business and technology, carve the path toward a future steeped in human values, joy, and hope. Last month's trip to Poland unveiled the first act of our two-part special podcast. In Part I, we focused on: 1️⃣ The harmony of joy with human rights and economic fre...

From front-lining Ukraine war relief to drafting new chapters in history with the power of the female vote, to forging paths in social entrepreneurship, their deeds resonate with impactful echoes. I travelled to Poland to meet the country’s own dynamic duo, Marcin and Aleksandra Petrykowski. This formidable husband-and-wife team are national treasures of the new generation, steadfast in their vision of transforming their homeland through the power of human values, harnessed by Joy and Hope....

WELCOME TO SEASON 2 Welcome to Season 2 of the "Leading with Joy" podcast, themed around the nexus of Joy and Hope, exploring how each fuels and fortifies the other. Before we get started, a heartfelt thank you ❤️ for tuning in each week — all of you are not only extraordinary entrepreneurs, but also heroes in the truest sense, and pioneers of immense value creation for humanity through wisdom and action. Your tuning in each week quickly elevated our show to a must-listen globally 🎙️ for anyo...

Welcome back, Joy Seekers to another fascinating episode of Leading with Joy, your go-to podcast for creating, experiencing, and Leading with Joy! Today, we are graced by the presence of Professor Hoda Alkhzaimi, a luminary forging pathways of progress for humanity. Her remarkable strides in international relations and digital diplomacy render her an architect of a world pulsating with joy and human connectivity. Hoda’s voice resonates through the halls of the World Economic Forum as the co...

Welcome back, Joy seekers! This week's episode is a digital tapestry of wonder that we're unravelling together. I'm beyond thrilled to share this conversation with Paul Dowling—tech maestro, AI artist, and an absolute wizard at finding the fun in fun-ctionality. Paul is a well-known and respected voice in the London start-up and Deep Tech. The heart and mind behind Mindstream AI and Dreamblocks, Paul is that rare soul who dances along the bleeding edge of technology without missing a beat in...

Have you ever experienced that exhilarating spark of creativity that elevates your mood instantaneously? – In today's episode we explore this fascinating interplay between creativity and the pursuit of Joy with our esteemed guest, Catia Fonseca. An incredible human and a global design leader, Catia embodies the essence of human-centered design, always seeking ways in which creativity can help craft solutions that prioritize well-being. Her remarkable contributions, especially at F. Hoffmann...

Episode 1 is where the journey begins with a comprehensive exploration of the five phases of designing for 'Leading with Joy'. This foundational episode sets the stage for upcoming, gripping conversations with guests who embody and bring these principles to life. Their real-life experiences aim to offer you a wealth of actionable insights from achieving joy at work to joyous dating to everyday little joys. Designed over a seven-year journey, these phases represent the application of Design T...