The Art Of Meaningful Work
Mar 28, 2016
4. Did you reach your creative peak? How to get the edge back in your work.
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Albert Einstein published his most groundbreaking work by the time he was 26. He seems to have hit his peak creativity around that time. This episode speaks to why we often lose our creative thinking as we age, and how to bring the edge back to our work.
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69. Quitting Google To Fight Climate Change With Eugene Kirpichov, Founder of Work On Climate
Eugene Kirpichov is the founder and CEO of Work On Climate - action oriented community for people serious about climate work. The organization attracts over 10,000 active users, from software engineers and data scientists to founders and investors. You can learn more about the organization here: https://workonclimate.org/
Eugene quit his job at Google as a Machine Learning Software Engineer in order to fully dedicate his time to this organization. His aim is to make climate work mainstream, and in this episode, you will hear:
* How Eugene is approaching building a fast-growing organization as a first-time CEO.
* How Work On Climate uses operating principles to run effective meetings, and coordinate a large group of volunteers working remotely.
* When to quit work for the day, so that you can retain high effectiveness in your leadership and decision making.
You will also hear us talk about what inspired Eugene to leave Google, how he goes about attracting people to his cause, as well as how he rests and recovers from high-intensity work.
Enjoy!
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Hello, I’m Ernest.
I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors.
The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change.
Sounds interesting?
Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.
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Jun 12, 2022
68. Using Business To Solve Climate Change With Active Impact Founder Mike Winterfield
Mike Winterfield is the founder and managing partner of Active Impact Investments - a venture capital investment firm focused on early-stage climate tech startups. You can find them here: https://www.activeimpactinvestments.com/
In this episode, you will learn:
* The 5 criteria Mike and his team at Impact investments use to select who they are going to invest in.
* Mike’s journey from a recruiter to sales executive to a founder of a venture capital fund.
* How to use business and specifically venture capital as a way to scale positive impact.
You will also hear us talk about the greater questions — what is enough? What inspired him to take up this career despite the comfort and financial rewards of staying in an executive position.
We also talk about what he’s teaching his kids about preparing for the future.
Enjoy!
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Hello, I’m Ernest.
I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors.
The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change.
Sounds interesting?
Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.
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67. How To Make Better Decisions Using Scientific Thinking With Kelly Peters
Kelly Peters is the founding/former CEO of BEworks - a behavioural economics think tank she co-founded with Dan Ariely. You can find her at: https://www.kellypeters.com/
If you ever wondered how to use objective, scientific thinking to make better decisions, you'll love this conversation.
In this episode, you will learn:
* How to make better decisions with scientific thinking.
* How to rethink failure.
* How to predict the future and deal with uncertainty.
* How to create an innovative culture in your organization.
As always, there is much more to explore in the show. I hope you enjoy it.
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Hello, I’m Ernest.
I'm an executive coach, and I work with impact-driven CEOs, Founders, and Investors.
The work we do helps leaders confidently navigate uncertainty, clearly communicate their vision, lead with authenticity, and catalyze change.
We use executive coaching and strategy facilitation to look at the impact you want to make and remove obstacles that are standing in your way.
Sounds interesting?
Connect with me on LinkedIn, or get in touch via e-mail to set up an introduction.
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