TheCompassion Lab

Why do people obsess over the illusion of “someday”? What is it about it that makes us believe that what we have now is going to be better when we get to that point in life someday? Singer-songwriter and author of Living Halfway , Alex Woodard , talks with Katherine Twells about his life journey and shares his own experiences that made him realize that sometimes, surrendering what you think the pl...

The road towards self-awareness and self-improvement is roughly challenging. But it is incumbent upon each one of us to do the inner work that it takes to get to where we want our lives to be. Katherine Twells sits down with the founder of Sounds True, Tami Simon, who discusses the benefits of meditation, mindfulness and self-management. Tami talks about how being cognizant of what our bodies are...

The road towards love and truth can be like climbing a mountain. While the journey can be difficult, it isn't without its lessons and rewards. Join Katherine Twells as she sits down for a conversation with mountaineer, writer, and entrepreneur  Michael Schauch . Giving us a peek into his book, A Story of Karma , Michael talks about his travels to Nepal, climbing the Himalayas, and meeting an...

The Covid-19 pandemic has crushed and destroyed so many businesses. It didn’t matter if they were big or small, most of the companies that went bankrupt during the pandemic lacked a clear vision. It takes a true leader to take over and grab the wheel of the company when it's needed most. Join your host, Katherine Twells, in this lovely conversation with Wingstop Chairman and CEO, Charlie Morrison...

In this age of social media, narcissism has become even more felt. It shows up not only as our personas online but also in business. If you're not aware, it could be impacting you negatively. Bringing new and important knowledge in this episode, Katherine Twells sits down with  W. Keith Campbell, PhD.  Dr. Campbell is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia and is the auth...

Everyone has their self-pursuits and goals to which they dedicate a decade or more of their lives to progressively step further and reach fruition. Believe in yourself, that is what you say to yourself to get that impulse of optimism and enthusiasm to strive further the challenging road ahead of you. But is it that easy to repeat it in chorus in your head? Sarah Wells , the Founder of The Believe...

Now, more than ever, the world has realized how important it is to enrich relationships, build communities, and move towards a collective goal. And one of the most notable objectives of humanity these days is to harness the magic of diversity and inclusion. How can we adapt to such a setting in today's struggling society? Joining Katherine Twells is Carmen Smith, sharing how they promote a diverse...

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many people to pivot in more ways than one, which paved the way to various personal discoveries and trials. For  Ron Tite  who does a lot of stand-up comedy, the art of improvisation guided him to become extra flexible in these chaotic times. Interestingly, this mindset led him to appreciate the silver linings of every challenging situation. He sits down with...

It is tempting to look at innovation as the province of big minds, big corporations and their ilk, but each of us has the capacity to tap into our creative powers and do little breakthroughs every day. There is no better time than now to look inside, to see what we can bring forth to evolve our world into a better place. Joining Katherine Twells on the show to awaken this tremendous creative capac...

These days, it can be so easy to get inundated by the rapid change happening in the world that we end up forgetting who we are. Bringing you back to your center to discover your authentic voice, Katherine Twells invites  Davin Youngs , a Somatic Voicework teacher and the founder of  Davin Youngs Voice , in this episode. Working to move people into self-discovery and elevation, Davin offe...

So often, we feel the need to have all the answers. For  Emma Isaacs , however, sometimes all it takes is to wing it and trust in ourselves and take bold steps forward into what we want to create. Emma is an Australian entrepreneur and the owner and Global CEO of  Business Chicks , Australia's business women's community. She sits down with Katherine Twells today to talk about the concept...

In this rapidly changing world, corporations and communities are but two sides of one coin. To solve higher order problems, they must work with each other, not against each other. How can these two parties play their respective roles in the common struggle for the common good? This is but one of the big topics tackled in this wide-ranging conversation between Kathy Twells and Peter Sheahan , a top...

Born and raised at Londolozi Game Reserve in the South African wilderness in a family of conservationists,  Boyd Varty  grew up with lions, leopards, snakes, and elephants, speaking the local language and learning how humans and nature can naturally and beautifully co-exist. Boyd is a wildlife and literacy activist and a lion tracker, life coach, storyteller, and author. On today’s podca...

Even before uncertainty became a buzzword, we have had to deal with it every day, but the situation we are facing now forces us to take a harder look at it and accept its reality. This conversation between Kathy Twells and Pico Iyer , a writer and travel enthusiast, is an exploration of uncertainty – an inquiry on how we can navigate the unfamiliar landscape of the world during COVID-19. As a trav...

We have always gone through adversity, even before the whole COVID-19 pandemic started. Still, there is no better time than now to start thinking about developing practices that build resilience and promote wellbeing despite whatever life may throw at us. We need to start thinking of ways to practice self-care to show up better as role models and leaders in our business and personal lives. Katheri...

With the current pandemic situation forcing more and more people to work from home, there’s a paradigm shift taking place, especially in leadership. Whatever veil or wall that people have put up between their personal and professional lives are long gone. Traditional leadership philosophies, tools, and methodologies don’t seem to be panning out, and people are shifting to self-awareness and really...

Having the right work environment is one of the most significant factors that drive a business forward. It motivates people to work and makes them happy and more productive with their job. Making them feel like they belong is an excellent place to start. In this episode, Katherine Twells speaks with sought-after speaker and consultant in the field of team culture and more,  Mike Robbins . Lik...

With people migrating to the online world, digital storytelling has become the forefront of connectivity. For businesses, digital storytelling has transformed into a tool that delivers their products and services to the modern consumer from the desk to their pockets. Bringing in two panelists to the show, we listen to Michelle Peluso , SVP and COO at IBM, and Sir Dennis Maloney , Chief Digital Off...

From the camps of the Continental Army in the early days of the republic, to the rickety fishing wharf where the country’s most committed radicals helped to invent modern American drama, to the 21st-century juggernaut of Hamilton, American theater has exerted a powerful impact on American life. As a cultural historian, Jeremy McCarter has studied the role of theater in winning the Revolutionary Wa...

Leadership can be fun if you know how to improvise and influence. In this episode, Anne Libera , the Director Of Comedy Studies, and Kelly Leonard , Executive Vice President of The Second City and The President of Second City Theatricals, share to us their knowledge in improvisation. Kelly shares his story from starting at Second City towards his partnership with Anne. They then lead you thro...

The world is getting better at an extraordinary rate. Investment in data is skyrocketing, and advertising has mutated. All these are brought about by perseverance for convenience and technology. In this episode, Gwen Brannon , Director at The Coca-Cola Company, shares her take on branding and the power of stories. Of course, with marketing comes advancements, that then welcomes changes that strong...

Questions and storytelling go hand in hand. In this episode, New York Times best-selling author, Cal Fussman , and top sales keynote speaker, John Livesay , explain to us the importance of queries when telling stories in relation to your brand. Cal shares to us how he stumbled upon the value of asking the right questions from his interview with Mikhail Gorbachev. Going further, John shares the fou...

Drawing on her broad experience from mass to class, including inside three of the globe’s most iconic brands, Maureen Chiquet details the vital ingredients for creating and sustaining brand excellence. To her, all great brands seem to possess a unique alchemy. They embody a certain amount of paradox by accomplishing things that seem, or once seemed, impossible. They embody a sense of deeper purpos...

Competition, speed, and change are increasing at unprecedented levels. Driving peak performance is critical, but  breakthrough, sustainable results are elusive. Using the skills she developed through 25 years of professional stage and screen performances, Victoria leverages her background—from Broadway to Hollywood—to share unexpected insights and a unique methodology. She shows her clients h...

Times Square isn’t just one of the most vibrant parts of the world, it’salso one of the most distracting. With massive messages, blinking lights,animated creatures, and scrolling text along with the authentic NY honksand music and protests and characters performing at street level, peopledon’t know where to look. Well, Times Square isn’t just in Times Square, it’s also in your pocket. Andit’s in y...