Life, Leadership and Change with Kara Hawkins

Can there be multiple truths? Is truth only something only science can establish? Do postmodern and critical social justice worldviews represent more advanced stages of adult development? And when leaders struggle to stay clear under uncertainty, are they hitting a complexity ceiling, or is something else at play? In our first Q&A episode, Dr Aiden Thornton and I tackled the practical question...

You asked, we answered! This is the first of two bonus Q&A episodes following our four-part complexity leadership mini-series. Here, Dr. Aiden Thornton responds to your practical questions about leading in a complex world, addressing: The five issues Aiden has his eye on as the most complex challenges facing leaders today, from the future of AI and work to the role of truth A practical three-s...

We talk about truth constantly, be it directly or indirectly. We invoke it in arguments, base decisions on it, and build entire worldviews around it. But how often do we stop to ask what truth actually is, why it matters, and how we can reliably identify it? In Part 4 of our complexity leadership mini-series, Dr. Aiden Thornton and I dig into exactly that. Working through four core questions, we u...

Something has shifted in society. Most of us can feel it, but few of us have the language to explain it. In Episode 3 of my mini-series with complexity leadership scholar Dr. Aiden Thornton, we explore the topic of the culture wars, why our conversations across difference so often go nowhere, and what we can do about it as individuals and leaders. You will come away with: - Why people with differe...

In Episode 1 we established that complexity is increasing. Now we go one step further to ask: are we as humans actually built to handle this level of complexity? And what skills do leaders need to navigate it moving forward? In Episode 2 of this mini-series, Dr. Aiden M. A. Thornton shares eye-opening research on the gap between what leadership roles demand and what most leaders are cognitively eq...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Aiden Thornton to unpack what complexity actually is, why it's been increasing for thousands of years (in some ways- but not all!), and what it really means for how we lead. In the first episode of our four-part mini-series, complexity leadership scholar and management consultant Dr. Aiden Thornton joins us to explore one of the most important and most misundersto...

What if the reason your message isn't landing has nothing to do with your evidence, and everything to do with your framing? In this episode, communications and messaging specialist Gemma Pitcher breaks down the science of values-based messaging and why most advocates, nonprofits, and changemakers are accidentally undermining their own cause. We cover: Why facts alone rarely change minds (and what...

Discover how to develop a deeper, more grounded sense of presence that helps you lead, perform, and navigate change with calm clarity. In this conversation, professional drummer and leadership coach Mark Poiesz shares insights from performing for millions and coaching leaders at Google, Warner Bros, and beyond.  You’ll learn: - How to build genuine presence (stage, leadership and otherwise) that c...

I had the pleasure of speaking to Futurist Steph Clarke, who shares her insights on what it really takes to navigate a rapidly changing world.  We explore: The future of human connection in a time of loneliness, convenience, and rapid technological disruption. Leadership in uncertain times, and the contradictions in how we value and nurture skills of the future. Why many organisations are unprepar...

If you’ve been feeling powerless or thrown off course by constant change, this is for you. This video explores how to find a stable sense of power that no one can take away, no matter what’s happening around you. You’ll learn how to shift from chasing control to building lasting inner strength, and why true power starts within. Guided Visualisation: https://youtu.be/v6gSh5cGCms

No one loves change. It's universally uncomfortable. But whether it’s a change we choose (like a new career, moving cities, or starting a business) or one imposed on us (like job loss, grief, or a restructure), the way we experience it follows a very human inner process. Tune in to learn more about what happens inside us during change, and how you can adapt more easily. This will not only help you...

Important messages for people who want to grow as a person and make positive contributions to the world. Make sure you don't fall into these traps in the process!

What does it mean to "connect to self"? What does it look like? Why does it even matter? This episode answers all those questions and covers the three big obstacles to your ability to connect to self- as well as the one thing that helps overcome this. Let me know your questions or own experience in the comments!

Feel more confident, grounded and empowered with this short visualisation. Use it to feel more confident now, or to prepare yourself for any situation you want to be your best in- a presentation, performance, or just the day ahead.

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Courage- a frequently overlooked factor in effective leadership, individual transformation and broader systems change.

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Why do so many change initiatives fail?  Gabrielle Pimstone is an expert in organisational transformation, facilitation and leadership with over 30 years of experience across global consultancies and major banks. In this powerful conversation, we look at: - The invisible dynamics beneath the surface that determine whether a change will last or fade. - Why culture and meta processes of change matte...

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This is what most people miss when making changes in life and work, whether the changes are for yourself or if you're leading your team through change.

Imagine if you could manage change- personal, professional, and in your organisation- with so much more ease, and more fun! This is what connection can do. Check out how :)

Understanding how connection and change are mutually reinforcing is relevant to both current and aspiring leaders as well as anyone interested in personal transformation, wellbeing and collective change. Let me know your questions or own experience in the comments!

Welcome to the channel! It's for my fellow multi-passionate, curious, creative folk and current and aspiring leaders. This episode goes over what this is all about. Why connection and change, and what's in it for you? This is the foundational episode framing all the others, kicking off a channel that will help you further your own growth, deepen your connection on all levels, and initiate, manage...

Holly Wodetzki is the creator of the Sensual Embodied Dance® methodology, and has spent over ten years teaching thousands of women practices to recognise and access the beauty, power & wisdom of their embodied experience. She holds online and in-person workshops and trainings, facilitating deep transformation in all spheres of life. We cover: -        Unlocking your creativity and a profound s...

Today's guest is Claire Smith from Photos by Claire. Claire creates stunning newborn, maternity and family photographs, runs a business mastermind for new and established photographers and mentors other photographers.  We discuss Claire's story and her insights on: - Keys to succeeding in business as a creative - Enhancing client experience - Managing comparison-itis - Hobbies vs businesses - How...