Working on Purpose TV Show

Machines can calculate and crunch mega loads of information in lightening speed, but they can’t yet navigate heartbreak, disappointment, or the grit it takes to stand back up when life throws a powerful punch. Resilience is a deeply human force—a mix of emotion, intuition, and lived wisdom. With AI growing…

Cecily Mak joins us to reveal how dimming behaviors—like overworking, numbing, or self-soothing—quiet our inner truth. As she unpacks her own journey, she shows how facing what we avoid grants clarity, emotional depth, and renewed choice. This is your invitation to learn about reclaiming presence, agency, and the vibrant edges…

In today’s hustle-obsessed culture, overwork is often glorified as loyalty. For Roderick Jefferson, that mindset nearly cost him everything. After a devastating health collapse, he was forced to face the consequences of relentless drive. Now, he shares how faith, family, friends, and fun helped him recover—and why real success begins…

Every leader carries a story that shapes how they relate, influence, and inspire. Whether you lead from security, anxiety, or avoidance, you can rewrite that story. Learn to reexamine your personal narrative, extract its wisdom, heal old scripts, and consciously reauthor your path toward grounded, secure, and vibrant leadership. Working…

Why do so many employees feel drained, unseen, or stuck at work? Often, it’s because leaders unknowingly still architect work as if everyone is driven by the same rewards. The truth? People come six distinct motivations, rooted in personal history, values, and nature itself. When organizations cater to only one,…

Leading for high performance in today’s complex, ever-changing world takes vision, courage, and competence. It also takes seeking out and drawing on a wealth of guidance from experts who can help you “see around corners” you didn’t even know existed. A leader in eleven successful mergers, transformations, and reinventions himself,…

Toxicity spreads silently, eroding morale, health, and performance. Marilyn Vetter, who transitioned from executive leadership in big pharma to leading a nonprofit, brings her wisdom on what it takes to identify toxicity and cure it. We’ll dive into what leaders must unlearn, why the C-suite often neglects its own growth,…

Every great movement begins with a single brave step inward. This episode invites you to discover your unique mission and align your leadership with your deepest truth. By embracing your values, amplifying your strengths, and reconnecting with your emotional depth, you can spark a revolution of authenticity and impact —…

In a time of unprecedented change at work—remote teams, burnout, shifting values—one timeless force continues to drive engagement and performance: meaning. In this episode, we explore how leaders can activate meaning as the powerful engine behind both fulfillment and results. Discover three key aspects of meaning: building community, spotlighting contributions,…

True leadership is not about power or hierarchy—it’s about inspiring others to step into their best selves. In this conversation, Tamra Ryan, longtime CEO and social enterprise leader, reveals 16 timeless lessons on building trust, courage, and shared purpose. We explore how leaders can nurture authentic followership and spark collective…

Uncertainty can feel exhausting, even paralyzing. Yet within our hardest questions lies the potential for clarity, resilience, and meaning. In this conversation, Elizabeth Weingarten guides us through four categories of questions that shift how we see ourselves and the world. Instead of chasing quick answers, we can learn to embrace…

Too many of us are stuck in survival mode—numb, disconnected, and quietly shrinking. Carolina Lasso says it’s time to rebel against the lie that “getting by” is good enough. In this episode, she shares seven unapologetic principles for creating a life of joy, vitality, and purpose. If you’re ready to…

True leadership is not about power or hierarchy—it’s about inspiring others to step into their best selves. In this conversation, Tamra Ryan, longtime CEO and social enterprise leader, reveals 16 timeless lessons on building trust, courage, and shared purpose. We explore how leaders can nurture authentic followership and spark collective…