Beyond Listening

Soulmates come in different shapes and sizes. Enter Josh Schwartzman and Jeremy Berman - business soulmates. Having met at Hackathon, the duo founded DreamSeeDo with a simple mission: to unlock human potential. Document the challenge of progressing a business while staying true to their values, they help us understand HOW to stay grounded; in moments of success and frustration. The best place to f...

Can you train resilience? Today's episode features Raven Aäe; a hunter, ultra runner, meditator and founder of coaching school Magnetic North. Raven discusses her experience founding a coaching school, shattering societal expectations whilst pregnant and striving for solitude in the wilderness.  Touching on working with Navy Seals and sharing the experiences that make her feel truly alive, we...

Why is it that we hunt? And how does it interface with Conservation?  Today we welcome Joel Strimling, board member of Oregon Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA). Joel spent his childhood outdoors but adopted a hunting lifestyle as an adult - experiencing initial trepidation grow into a fulfilling passion.  We dive into the challenges of Joel's transition into a huge advocate of the hu...

What are the mechanics of gratitude? And how do we practically recognise abundance? Today we are thrilled to welcome Terces and Matthew Engelhart onto the show. Authors, co-founders of Café Gratitude and creators of The Abounding River Board Game, Terces and Matthew are fascinating examples of how to lead lives of spirituality, kindness and compassion - all while interfacing with the corporate wor...

Why do we fail to achieve the most important high-stakes changes that our lives demand and that we desire?   According to the Immunity to Change approach to human development, it is because we have a sub-conscious "immune system" of competing commitments and assumptions that make those changes nearly impossible; until we uncover and overturn them. In this episode, Deborah Helsing, the Directo...

"Culture feels squishy to a lot of people. It is squishy and hard to quantify. When you look at visible and observable behaviors - how people show up - you start to get data that gives you an organizational diagnosis of where and why people are experiencing the organization. Culture is often defined by the worst behavior tolerated. How do people treat the lowest ranking member in your organiz...

In this episode, we kick-off a three part series, where we will be looking at the value of culture amidst structural change and strategic growth, and the false separation between culture and strategy. Adam Rumack and Miriam Joy Jones discuss how they assess cultural ecosystems with clients, support an organization's journey through change, and their roles as guides on this journey of transformatio...

The chaos and confusion of systems collapsing and the dramatic change all around the world, is a call for a broader array of ideas to envision a new way forward. This episode of the Beyond Listening podcast is part of our Getting to Know You Series where we gather a diverse group of people from around the globe to share their stories around a question they are passionate about. In this session, In...

In this episode of the Beyond Listening podcast, we hear from Dr. Wendy Fraser about the research she captured in her book: Trust Repair: It is Possible!  Learn about: psychological safety, mending group conflict, conversational competence, and the journey of trust repair in both personal relationships and groups. Dr. Wendy Fraser believes in and mentors the collective wisdom in an organizati...

In Episode 24, we hear from Jeff Eckman, Founder and CEO of Blue Green , about creative conflict, and multiplying love through business. Jeff earned his BS in Operations Technology at Northeastern University, and holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Jeff lives in Belmont, Massachusetts with his wife and two children, and is the drummer for Boston's original reggae band, Pressure C...

In this episode of the Beyond Listening Podcast, First Nations Leaders Renee and Manny Iron Hawk share stories around reconciliation, healing identity issues, and cycles of conflict.  They speak to the significance of righting the wrongs of violence, and acknowledging the genocide, historical trauma, and false narratives about indigenous people for healing nation-to-nation relations. From sto...

A dialogue of reconciling patterns of oppression, shame and silencing. What is it to acknowledge our experience of color and go beyond the trauma and the triggers to a conversation of the human soul, and to carry together the legacy of hurt, oppression, shame and silencing? To step past political correctness to the fullness of story and the healing that comes from being seen and deeply heard.&nbsp...

In this episode of the Beyond Listening Podcast, Miriam and Adam (co-founders of We are Open Circle and hosts of the Beyond Listening Podcast) reflect on the value of their mistakes with real-life examples. They share reflections on how valuing mistakes can lead us towards avoiding the pain of "shoulding ourselves to death," and making meaning out of shame, righteousness and everything in between.

The way we listen forms the way we understand the world. In this session of the Getting to Know You series, we explore different perspectives on The Art of Listening, and how it shapes our actions. This month's featured storytellers are: Dr. Tjanara Goreng Goreng is a Wakka Wakka Wulli Wulli Traditional Owner from Central Queensland who has had a diverse career as both an academic researcher, comm...

In Part 2 with Eileen and India, we continue the journey through the territory of discrimination, race and equity- exploring personal and professional stories of societal and organizational transformation. Eileen Cooper Reed is a change maker and advocate. Her entire adult life has been dedicated to the improvement of the human condition particularly for children and families of color. Before beco...

In this first episode of a two part series with Eileen and India, we explore the cross section of family, race, culture, and gender in the forming and reforming of identity. India and Eileen traverse across the broad territory of community, control, the fear of our own power, and transforming equity in corporations, communities and the United States. Eileen Cooper Reed is a change maker and advoca...

In this episode, we hear from Commander Brandon Harding, about military culture, belonging, initiation, and moving beyond the assumptions that keep us disconnected, stuck, and suffering. Brandon Harding is a military chaplain and relationship coach with two decades of experience. His passion is for assisting people and organizations in their pursuit of purpose and meaning, leading to greater produ...

In this episode we hear from Alissa Collins, co-founder of Latitude Regenerative Real Estate. Alissa’s passion is centered on the reconnection of people to nature. She is guided by the lens of Spiritual Ecology—the intersection between spirituality, ecology, and culture—and brings this ethos into her daily life and rituals. After working in diverse places and environments, Alissa went to graduate...

In this episode we hear from Ari Weinzweig, world recognized CEO for his unique leadership style, about the freedom to choose, the spirit of generosity, and honoring the discomfort of difficult questions. Ari Weinzweig is CEO and co-founding partner of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, which includes Zingerman's Delicatessen, Bakehouse, Creamery, Catering, Mail Order, ZingTrain, Coffee Company,...

In this episode, Miriam and Adam hear from Gregor Maehle, yoga teacher and scholar, about laughing at your own authority, listening to the mystery, spirituality as a community practice, and more. Gregor Maehle began his yogic practices 40 years ago. Together with his wife, Monica, in 1996 he founded 8 Limbs in Perth, Australia. Gregor’s internationally acclaimed textbook series consisting of Ashta...

In this episode of the Beyond Listening Podcast, Miriam and Adam host Maj Toure, freedom fighter and founder of Black Guns Matter. Black Guns Matter (BGM) educates people, especially youth, in urban communities in all 50 states on their 2nd amendment rights and responsibilities through safe and legal firearms training, education, and conflict resolution. BGM is fundraising for a 50 state tour...

In this episode, Miriam and Adam speak with Christopher Arlen, who offers an unguarded expository review on his unique life experience, his burning passion for civics, and on being a good neighbor.  Christopher shares stories from his early experiences working to educate and support communities during the AIDS epidemic, how he learned that "invited authority" worked significantly better than...

In this episode, Miriam and Adam speak with Bill Donius about how to access an intelligence that can take us to a whole new way of understanding and world of creativity. Bill Donius, former banker and CEO, drove his bank’s eightfold growth over twelve years. And the surprising secret to his success is something we all have access to, right in our own two hands. The methodology described in his New...

In this episode, Adam & Miriam tackle the issue of change fatigue, so prevalent now in so many people and organizations. They discuss what  it means to develop a self transforming organization, an organization that is designed to ride the waves of constant and collective change. Between  them, Miriam and Adam have over 50 years of experience in leading, consulting and guiding organiz...

In this episode, Adam & Miriam connect with Betsy Perluss, Ph. D. to talk about archetypes, depth psychotherapy, moving towards wholeness, and much more. Betsy is a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT 32191), professional clinical counselor (LPCC 766) and credentialed school counselor. Her approach is holistic, taking into consideration all aspects of your being - body, mind, and spiri...