We Are The PowerKind

In this episode, Noomi explores how businesses – and individuals – can be a force for good in the world, sharing inspiring examples from major companies and encouraging everyone, no matter their role, to recognise and use their own power to make a difference. Key ideas: Patagonia’s bold move in making "Earth its only shareholder," reshaping ownership to prioritise environmental impact 01:13 Canva’...

In this episode, Noomi invites Naomi Partridge, leadership coach and co-founder of Holos Kombucha, to explore what inspired her passion for building a business as a force for good, sharing the founding story of Holos Kombucha and the importance of empowering others through meaningful work. Key ideas: Business as a force for good – Speaker C discusses how Holos Kombucha was created to generate oppo...

In this episode, Noomi invites Naomi Partridge, leadership coach and co-founder of Holos Kombucha, to share her journey and lessons learned from building a business as a force for good. Naomi discusses how Holos creates award-winning organic kombucha while also providing paid work placements and support to survivors of exploitation and trauma – offering a practical blueprint for combining social i...

Justin is an integral development coach, educator, parent, community leader and writer. He's the founder of Thirdspace, who run a year-long professional coaching course, and the co-host of the Turning Towards Life podcast. You can read more about Justin and reach him on his website, and find his writing in his column 'On Living and Working'. In this episode, Justin explores how to navigate fear an...

In this episode, Noomi explores what truly determines if an act is kind: is it the intention behind the action, or the experience of the person on the receiving end? Drawing from personal experience and principles of neurolinguistic programming, she dives into the complexities of kindness, highlighting the importance of listening, learning, and self-care in building genuine, powerful compassion ov...

How do we hold both power and kindness? In this episode, Noomi explores the delicate balance between power and kindness, delving into why power without kindness can turn to control, and kindness without power can leave you overlooked or overwhelmed. She reflects on the need for connection, the importance of honest self-inquiry, and the vision to create a world led by both power and kindness. Key i...

Why is it hard to publicly celebrate kind leaders? In this episode, Noomi explores why it can feel difficult to openly honor and celebrate leaders who demonstrate kindness. Drawing on nearly two decades of leadership coaching, Noomi shares personal insights about the complexities of human nature, the challenge of holding leaders to impossible standards, and the hesitation that often accompanies pu...

In this episode, Noomi explores the thought-provoking question: Do kind humans ask for too little? She delves into how societal conditioning can limit what we are willing to ask for and encourages listeners to challenge these boundaries. Noomi discusses the importance of balancing kindness with ambition and examines how stepping into greater power can serve both oneself and the greater good. Key i...

The world becomes better when kind humans succeed. But too often, people with the biggest hearts opt out of influence or leadership, fearing they’ll have to become someone they’re not, or that power means sacrificing their values. This podcast is a gathering place for everyone who wants to believe that it’s possible to lead with high standards AND kindness. If you crave reminders that there is alw...