The Purpose Made Podcast

In today’s episode, we chat with the awesome Ben Greensmith aka Lord Chocolonely the Third, the UK and Ireland Country Manager for Tony’s Chocolonely.  Tony's Chocolonely dates back to 2003 when Dutch journalist Teun van de Keuken learned of widespread modern slavery and illegal child labour across cocoa farms in West Africa. What makes Van de Keuken's findings even more remarkable was that some of the world's leading chocolate manufacturers had signed the Harkin-Engel Protocol agreeing to the eradication of slavery and child labour from their supply chains just two years prior.Where the voluntary protocol failed, Tony decided to do something about it. Demanding that a local judge convict him of supporting child slavery because, by paying for chocolate, he was supporting the exploitation of minors. When the case was dismissed, he tried to change the industry from within to show there's a way to be a successful chocolate manufacturer that doesn't involve the exploitation of West African communities and that's exactly what they’ve been doing ever since. From Tony's humble ‘lonely’ beginnings, Tony's Chocolonely has grown into a global brand, available in all 50 states of the US, the UK, and across Europe, as well as becoming the largest chocolate manufacturer in the Netherlands. With revenue in excess of €100 million, Tony’s shows no signs of slowing up, with the recent acquisition of Belgium chocolate manufacturer Althaea-De Laet international to the construction of a new factory and visitors centre north of Amsterdam. All indicate a period of exciting growth to come for a firm crazy about chocolate and serious about people.During this fantastic episode, we focus on:A background to Ben, Tony's amazing journey and why they do the work they do today.Cocoa as the heart of many economies in West Africa, especially in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana where more than two million farmers produce nearly 70 percent of the world's cocoa.The Harkin-Engel ProtocolThe challenges of the chocolate industry having a child labour rate of 46.5% and how by proactively looking for child labour means you can look to fix the root cause of the problem i.e., poverty at the earliest point of the cocoa supply chain is the key driver of child labour.Farmgate Price & Tonys PremiumPartnerships, Tony's FAIR, The Chocolonely Foundation and Bitter Chocolate Stories together withKey thoughts and takeaways.🔗 CONNECT WITH BEN: 💻 Website: https://tonyschocolonely.com/uk/en👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengreensmithlordchocolonelyiii/ 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED: 💡 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/cadbury-exposed-dispatches💡 https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80146284💡 https://tonyschocolonely.com/nl/en/join-in/the-chocolate-case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we chat with the wonderful Abakar Saidov. Abakar is the CEO and co-founder of Beamery. Beamery are on a mission to create equal access to work, leveraging their industry-first AI-powered Talent Lifecycle Management platform, to help organisations realise their business potential. During today’s episode we focus on:00:00: Introduction00:47: A Background To Abakar03:11: Biases in Talent, the Birthplace Lottery and How to Remedy  06:59: A People and Potential Model for Talent  08:13: Technological Evolution vs. Years of Service and Tenure09:36: A Background to Beamery and Why12:46: The Modern Talent Organisation14:00: Brand Reputation and a Poor Talent Pipeline18:26: Crisis is a Catalyst to Change22:46: Evolution, Inertia and The Great Awakening28:35: Taking Time to Care and Talent Retention and Development30:48: AI vs. Conventional Talent Acquisition and Engagement34:52: Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaways🔗 CONNECT WITH ABAKAR: 💻 Website: https://beamery.com  👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abakarsaidov/📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Beamery also conducts regular research such as a quarterly survey gathering data from workers across the UK to highlight prominent attitudes towards remote working and career flexibility. From the most recent survey, data includes:💡64% of respondents are feeling more pressure to work when sick.💡49% believe that a lack of one-to-one time or ‘face time’ with their employer over the last 12 months has hindered their promotion opportunities. 💡60% believe that working from home has had an impact on their personal development and progression in the workplace and yet 85% believe it is important that their company helps their growth and progression.💡37% of respondents would most like their workplace to introduce a 4-day working week in 2022 yet only 17% expect their workplace to introduce it.#Beamery, #people, #talent, #AI, #EA, #LEGO, #Ubisoft, #purpose, #bias, #potential, #brand, #change, #Inertia, #GreatAwakening #Engagement, #TalentManagement, #PurposeMadePodcast, #PurposeMade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to all episodes of The Purpose Made Podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/629f3f97bbbd8500123d7c59Subscribe to get every episodeApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/purpose-made-podcast/id1558826869Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/66hrGrtDSwBJUzIGF6f5egGoogle Podcastshttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzMzNTQ0LnJzcwSupport the showPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/ThePurposeMadePodcastFollow us onLinked Inhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/wearepurposemade/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/purpose_made_/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we chat with the superb Tom McGillycuddy.  Tom is the co-founder of CIRCA5000, an impact investing platform launched alongside co-founder Matt Latham in 2018. CIRCA5000 lets investors invest in “responsible businesses that see the value in our continued existence.” Their platform gives people the opportunity to focus investments in three categories – people, planet, or people & planet. The investment themes include clean energy, clean water, sustainable food, healthcare, education and cybersecurity. CIRCA5000 are banking on a future that humanity features in and during this episode, we focus on:✅ A background to Tom and Circa5000  ✅ Why Impact Investing Makes Sense Financially As Well As Morally✅ Democratising Investing ✅ Blockchains, NFTs And Crypto✅ Wealth through the lens of a Wealth Tax, Windfall Tax, the Financial Crash &✅ How Change Starts With WhyTimings: 0:00: Introduction0:36: A Background To Tom 2:48: Investing In Impact3:19: CIRCA50005:58: Why Impact Investing Makes Sense Financially As Well As Morally?9:08: A Fundamental Reshaping of Finance, Larry Fink10:44: Democratising Investing15:30: Blockchains, NFTs And Crypto And Why Investors Need To Focus On The Long-Term22:23: What Is Wealth: Calls For A Wealth Tax And Present Day Parallels To The Financial Crash32:11: Education, Education, Education42:52: Change Starts With Why45:57: Closing Thoughts. 🔗 CONNECT WITH TOM: 💻 Website: https://circa5000.com  👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom%2Dmcgillycuddy%2D1a588037/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we chat with the wonderful Rob Barnett. Rob is a head-hunter, management executive, podcaster, author and serial entrepreneur. Rob has discovered, hired, and led hundreds of talented creators and executives in senior management roles held at MTV, VH1, and Audible/Amazon. He was also the President of Programming at CBS Radio and a digital pioneer, founding My Damn Channel, one of the first original online studios and networks. During this episode, we chat about Rob's journey to finding his North Star in an episode built around his amazing debut book, Next Job, Best Job. We also reflect on his glittering career working with the likes of Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Keith Richards and lessons learnt whilst working with the current president of the United States, Joe Biden and  why everyone needs a Danny Goldberg. If you’re struggling to find work in an uncertain job market, Next Job, Best Job delivers game changing strategies to get you hired now. If you’re looking for a podcast to inspire you with humour, compassion, and a healthy dose of authenticity then look no further you’re going to love this. Finally, if you’re tuning into this podcast in a state of pain and loss, our greatest wish is that you end the episode with renewed passion and purpose. Remember, find your North Star, find your tribe and may your passion and purpose lead you to an amazing future. We can all be heroes and it doesn't have to be just for one day.   🔗 CONNECT WITH ROB: 💻 Website - https://robbarnettmedia.com👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbarnettmedia/ 🗣️ Saturday Night Zoom: https://saturdaynightzoom.com  🗣️My Dam Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mydamnchannel 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED: 💡 Next Job, Best Job: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Next+Job%2C+Best+Job%3A+A+Headhunter%27s+11+Strategies+to+Get+Hired+Now&i=stripbooks&camp=1634&creative=6738&linkCode=ur2&linkId=0018b8e9771a31fd8c22fddbb3a1cb22&tag=20201982-21 💡Promise Me, Dad: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=joe+biden+promise+me+dad&i=stripbooks&camp=1634&creative=6738&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f9ca52b0400788086c4670bceb583d79&tag=20201982-21💡Finding Your Tribe: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Tribe%3A+On+Homecoming+and+Belonging&i=stripbooks&camp=1634&creative=6738&linkCode=ur2&linkId=cc50d3010f1cc46fedbaaa5240076733&tag=20201982-21Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Jonsson is the co-founder and managing director of the Singapore branch of EGN (Executives’ Global Network) and dedicated to raising awareness and eliminating the stigma around the phenomenon of executive loneliness.He has identified that feelings of isolation and depression—personal struggles that he, himself, has had to grapple with and conquer—are much more widespread than we think.Work cultures often encourage executives to project success and achievement when, in fact, thousands actually suffer in silence and denial of their unspoken isolation. Often dismissed and rarely discussed, Nick brings to the forefront an open, honest and engrossing conversation about:✅ His own story of resilience and courage  ✅ The challenges within an epidemic of isolation ✅ Smiling depression✅ The five steps to emerging stronger from a place of despair. This is very much a story of turning pain into purpose. It’s lonely at the top — but it doesn’t have to be.Timings: 0:00: Introduction0:41: Executive Loneliness - The Unspoken Isolation1:54: Nick's Story5:51: An Overview of Executives'​ Global Network9:18: The Challenges Within an Epidemic of Isolation12:23: Smiling Depression15:05: Have the Courage to be Vulnerable17:04: A Case Study of Courage 23:16: The 5 Stepped Pathway to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World27:33: Statistics28:19: Closing Thoughts🔗 CONNECT WITH NICK: 💻 Website - https://executivelonelinessbook.com/index👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson/🗣️ EGN - https://egnsingapore.com/nick-jonsson-partners-purchase-egn-singapore-franchise/ 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED: 💡https://kavedonkapital.com/founder-mental-health-and-why-its-important/ 💡https://hbr.org/2012/02/its-time-to-acknowledge-ceo-lo💡https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/loneliness-is-harmful-to-our-nations-health/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we chat with the brilliant Dr Grace Lordan. Dr Lordan is the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative, an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science and also serves as an expert advisor to the UK Government. As an academic, Dr Lordan’s research is focused on quantifying the benefits of inclusion within and across firms and designing interventions that level the playing field for under-represented talent. Her work has appeared in numerous prestigious academic journals coupled with the Financial Times and Harvard Business Review. In March 2021, Grace published her first book 'Think Big: Take Smalls Steps and Build The Future You Want', an evidence-based guide that looks at how your small actions today will determine your future. In today’s conversation, we delve into Grace's work covering tonnes of behavioural science concepts including how our emotions influence decision making, the relationship between gender and risk aversion and why we fear failure. You'll leave with a better understanding of why some people stumble in their journeys, and why others succeed and actionable steps to create the future you want.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we chat to the awesome Scott Goodson. Scott is a multi-published author and founder of New York based StrawberryFrog, an independent full-funnel marketing, advertising and design agency. Movements are the future of branding and for the last 25 years Scott has worked with some of the world's most iconic brands including: Google, Emirates Airline, Heineken, Coca Cola, Jim Beam, Mercedes, Mahindra, P&G; plus Sabra, PepsiCo, SunTrust and many more. Scott is also the creator of the concept of Movement Thinking, the premise being that the processes which create great social movements can help us systematically apply a human centred approach to solve problems in a creative and innovative way in our lives, businesses, communities and countries. Scott has lectured on the subject at Harvard Business School, Columbia, Cambridge, TEDx, BBC, CNN, and has also appeared in the New York Times, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Economist, Harvard Business Review and Forbes. So, without further ado, please sit back, relax and we do hope you enjoy!!► StrawberryFrog: https://strawberryfrog.com/about► Activate Brand Purpose:https://www.activatebrandpurpose.comTEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUQloTjdOU&t=182s SUBSCRIBE:► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/66hrGrtDSwBJUzIGF6f5eg?si=90e43d06145d4c5a► ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/purpose-made-podcast/id1558826869TIMESTAMPS: 0:00: Introduction1:08: Creativity for Good3:50: The Pursuit of Purpose 4:55: A Personal Pursuit of Purpose6:20: Shaping of Perspective6:50: Working with Björn Borg9:35: Activating Brand Purpose11:10: The Impact of Social Media on Societal and Behavioural Change13:41: Purposeful companies outperform the market by 42%14:03: Higher Purpose and Activating Brand Purpose17:37: Movements vs. Marketing19:23: Case Study: Orexo ‘Out The Monster’24:49: Competitive Advantage of Purpose28:12: Purpose Power Index33:23: Closing Statement35:35: Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode we chat to the wonderful Christina Brun Petersen co-founder of the Copenhagen based, Worksome. Worksome is the home of your contingent workforce and a leader in the flexible revolution. Christina is passionate about making the future of work a reality. To do so, she believes in supporting four fundamental initiatives at work:  1.      A people-first company culture that is inclusive, authentic and sustainable 2.      Trust and strength based leadership3.      A flexible workplace that fosters agility and autonomy4.      And innovation driven by diversity and inclusion. During this episode, we discuss societal change and driving factors, flexibility and hybrid working, the culture both inside and out, building trust within the workforce, driving engagement and Gen Z, a shift in paradigm and leadership to the root causes behind the great resignation and more!! So without further ado, please sit back, relax and we do hope you enjoy!!LINK TO WORKSOME:► WORKSOME: https://www.worksome.com/uk/homeSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:► SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/66hrGrtDSwBJUzIGF6f5eg?si=90e43d06145d4c5a► ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/purpose-made-podcast/id1558826869ADD US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/peterbell471/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro00:02:35: The *Why* Behind Worksome 00:03:27: Societal Change & Driving Factors00:04:54: Culture Both Inside & Out00:05:47: Building Trust Within The Workforce00:07:02: Driving Engagement & Gen Z00:08:13: Paradigm Shift & Leadership00:10:42: The Root Causes Behind The Great Resignation00:14:46: The Future Growth of Worksome00:16:00: Purpose & People First Movements00:17:08: Key Takeaways: Culture is Key00:18:51: Closing Statement00:19:30: Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode we chat to the awesome Heather Hansen. Heather is a Global Communication Specialist, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Singapore-based communication training and consulting firm, Global Speech Academy. Heather’s expertise around language and people, has encouraged leaders around the world to improve their communication and human relationships. Skills and expertise further discussed within her latest book, Unmuted: How To Show Up, Speak Up, and Inspire Action.During this episode, we chat about her motivations, childhood and expertise coupled to how you too can also make your voice heard and why today more so than ever it’s of critical importance to do so. So without further ado, please sit back, relax and we do hope you enjoy!!Links:-        https://globalspeechacademy.com/about/heather-hansen/-        https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/unmuted-9781472993809/-        https://www.purposemade.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.