Working on Purpose TV Show
Pushing Limits, Crossing Lines: Doping, Pressure and the Morality of Performance
Doping scandals in sports often spotlight the athlete—but what about the coaches, sponsors, and systems that silently endorse the chase for results? From competitive cycling to corporate boardrooms, performance expert Alexander Hutchison shines a light on how relentless pressure for results can lead individuals—and institutions—to quietly bend the rules. In…
Leading from Within: How Self Leadership Fuels Organizational Culture
In this episode, Dr. Alise sits down with Carlos Hoyos—Senior Global Executive Coach and Forbes Coaches Council member—to explore how self leadership isn’t just a personal journey, but a catalytic force for cultural transformation. Drawing on insights from his articles and his work with global leaders, Carlos reveals how mastering…
What Matters Most: The Hidden Power of Proving You Matter
“We don’t need more programs. We need more proof. When people see the difference they’re making, they don’t burn out. They burn bright,” says Wendy Lipton-Dibner. Even the most mission-driven organizations can miss one essential truth: people aren’t just working for a paycheck or even a purpose—they’re yearning for proof…
Mother Nature: Our Wise Counsel and Coach in Aspirational Leadership
Counsel is available in so many places, if only we go looking for it. Nature has evolved over millennia to showcase her extraordinary power that gives and nurtures life. If only we humans can pause long enough to take in her wisdom and look for ways to apply it in…
Purpose Reset: Aligning What Matters Now for You, Your Team, and Your Organization
Purpose isn’t a fixed asset, distant goal, or a destination—it’s a dynamic journey of ongoing alignment. The opportunity is learning to align one’s strengths and skills, values and intentions, and focus on the impact on people, community and the world around us. Join guests Rich Fernandez and Carolina Lasso as…
Design a Life You Love: How to Use Your Life Score to Guide the Way
Most of us are sprinting through life without a dashboard—mistaking motion for progress. In this episode, Bill Zujewski shares how to design a fulfilling life using ZenScore, a self-assessment tool from his book What’s Your Life Score? You’ll learn how to measure satisfaction across 8 life domains -- from Growth…
Unleashing the Independent Workforce: Freedom, Power, and New Possibilities
More professionals are stepping into the freedom of independent work—on their own terms. This episode explores the shifting tides of the workforce, where freelancers and solo practitioners are redefining stability, career control, and increased income. We explore what it means to work with purpose as a freelancer or gig-based pro—and…
What Your Words Reveal: Uncovering Culture Through Everyday Organizational Language
Have you ever noticed how strange the language of a new workplace seems when you first join? Even disorienting, yet how fast you pick up the new language? That shared way of speaking isn’t just habit—it’s culture in action. In this episode, Gill Ereaut reveals how analyzing everyday language inside…
From Darwinian Demons to Shared Destiny: Rewriting the Future Through Cooperation
Are we evolutionarily doomed—or poised for transformation? Former UN advisor Kristian Rönn joins us to explore how natural selection has shaped instincts that, while once useful, now put us at risk—especially in a world of rapid technological change. From climate collapse to AI ethics, the key to survival may be…
Vitalizing Through Each Decade to Make it Your Best and Embrace the Spirit is Ageless
You’ve built a life of over five or more decades. You’ve lived, loved, lost, and learned so much. What does age mean to you? This is your invitation to redefine it, on your own terms. You’ve earned the right to stand on your own while being supported by those who…
In a Meaning-Obsessed World, What Does “Meaning” Really Mean?
As more people seek fulfillment and impact in their careers, the words “meaning” and “purpose” are often used interchangeably. But are they truly the same? What exactly qualifies as meaningful, and how do we define meaning itself? What is purpose, and where does it come from? In this thought-provoking conversation…
Unlocking Your Potential: The SWIFT Method to Living Fully
Join us for an insightful exploration of David Cohen's transformative book, "Live Life SWIFT." Discover the SWIFT methodology — a powerful blueprint encompassing Social, Work, Inner, Financial, and Taking Care of aspects. This episode delves into how SWIFT empowers individuals to set meaningful goals, maintain focus, and achieve life's aspirations…
Beyond Balance: Creating Fulfillment in the Modern Workplace with Dr. Tracy Brower
Join Dr. Alise Cortez as she engages with Dr. Tracy Brower, sociologist and author, to discuss redefining work-life balance and cultivating fulfillment in today's dynamic work environments. Drawing from her extensive research and publications on happiness, work-life fulfillment, and the future of work, Dr. Brower offers insights into building cultures…