politicwise - politics meets personal development

I talk with Silke Gebel, MP in the Berlin state parliament, about how and why to move from political activism to politics, her learnings from being in top-level politics and advice to those joining politics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

How to equip people with tools to make an impact, the power of having a mentor, how to handle the challenge of unpaid volunteering and why to not always be the first. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

My guest today is Daniel Rona. He is the Director of 21 Research Center, a think tank in Budapest specialized in public opinion polling and political consultancy. He's been an advisor to several political campaigns in Hungary, such as the campaign of the current mayor of Budapest as well as for the centrist opposition party Momentum. In my conversation with Daniel we explore what it's like to be i...

Reinier van Lanschot is co-president of the pan-European party Volt Europa. He shares the leadership challenges of a growing movement, how coaching helps leaders, how he stays positive & grounded, and his advice for everyone joining politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

Being Deputy Mayor, why purpose & knowing who you are is critical in politics, and how to remind yourself of it This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

Mental health in politics: research describes 9 stressors for those in politics. In this episode we look at what's stressful about life in politics and the first step in dealing with them This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

How to work on your mindset & the power of introverts in politics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

When we feel 'stuck', how can we open up to possibilities around us? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

What are the components of trust and how do we build & lose it This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

What it means to go a layer deeper as a politician and what advice not to follow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

How can questions make us better at empowering others, deciding, connecting with citizens and handling AI? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

How do you handle multiple roles in politics? I discuss this with Caroline Flohr who was candidate for European & German elections while also running the campaign and serving in the executive board. We This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

The three ways how to protect yourself from power This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

I talk with Omri Preiss, the co-founder & Managing Director at Alliance4Europe, a non-profit start-up that connects pro-European organizations to drive up civic engagement. He's also been one of the first organizers behind the pan-European party Volt Europa. We talk about: what drives Omri to be involved in politics, how to be active politically without running for office, how to find out where to...

In the 10th episode, I am sharing three lessons learned from politicwise so far: How going into politics takes courage, but that this is not necessarily the perspective my guests have had. How valuable it is to have open conversations, and that that cannot be taken for granted. How to avoid self-awareness turning into self-obsession. Find out more on https://politicwise.org , on Instagram https://...

In this episode, I talk with Till Wahnbaeck who is a social entrepreneur and co-founder & CEO of Impacc, a social business that uses donations to invest in innovative local businesses that create a positive social impact. He is the former CEO of one of the biggest German NGOs in development cooperation and humanitarian assistance, Welthungerhilfe. We talk about: How can we use the tools of busines...

Why to join politics and how to inspire & gain commitment from teams This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

What it's like entering politics and how to change the current leadership model, This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

Nikola Ilic is a leadership development practitioner based in Washington D.C. who has worked with the US Government, UNICEF, World Bank and the Obama Foundation. We talk about his first involvement in grassroot movements as a young boy in ex-Yugoslavia, why knowing your purpose and taking action are key to leadership, and why leadership development is so important today. Nikola shares his advice f...

Should we do a power audit for politicians? Get a sense of how they'll be handling power before we elect them? Neuroscience shows why this might be worthwhile and political science shows how it could be done This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

What's politics like for a newcomer? A conversation with Eileen O'Sullivan, Deputy Mayor of Frankfurt This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

Why I believe politics & personal development belong together. And what makeup has to do with it This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

What makes politics stressful, coping mechanisms, the responsibility of society & media. A conversation with Dr James Weinberg This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

Emotions & ego in politics and how to stay focused on what matters. My guest is Valerie Sternberg-Irvani, founder & co-president of a political party, candidate for the German Bundestag. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com

Introducing politicwise - the podcast where politics meets personal development This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielmatteo.substack.com