DNA Of Purpose

In today's fast-paced world, the urgency of transitioning towards renewable energies is more apparent than ever. The latest report from the International Energy Agency reveals a staggering surge in renewable electricity capacity with solar leading the charge. This data underscores the imperative driving this global shift—a necessity rooted in hard data and undeniable momentum.

But amidst these groundbreaking advancements, one question remains: How can we make these innovations accessible and affordable for all? Today, we'll explore a solution that not only addresses this challenge but also offers a compelling path towards a sustainable future.

Our guest today, Dean Spaccavento, co-founder of Reposit Power, has pioneered a solution that proves it's cheaper to save the world than to ruin it. Reposit Power's innovative approach integrates solar power, batteries, and a shared network of energy, providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to power up homes and communities.

In my conversation with Dean, we unlock his determination to shed light on the urgency of addressing climate change. We delve into the historical evolution of electricity and the remarkable progress made in embracing renewable energy sources. Dean explains how Reposit Power's groundbreaking technology moves electricity efficiently across time and space, meeting consumer needs while transforming communities on a global scale.

But we don't stop there. Dean shares insights on the role of renewable energy in underprivileged areas, the challenges and opportunities of solar energy adoption, and the transformative potential of skipping centralised infrastructure. We also explore the changing sentiments towards the climate crisis, entrepreneurship's vital space between and social impact, the future of electric cars, and venture into the cutting edge of emerging technologies shaping the energy industry's future.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

03:30 Personal Journey and Purpose

09:19 Historical Evolution of Electricity

16:10 Progress in Embracing Renewable Energy

24:30 Technical Aspects and Benefits of Reposit Power

27:10 Shared Network and Community Power

28:48 Global Potential of Reposit Power

29:08 Access to Power in Underprivileged Areas

30:19 The Inconvenience of Solar Energy

31:13 Opportunity to Skip Centralized Infrastructure

32:11 The Role of Technology in Helping Economies Catch Up

33:18 Changing Sentiments in Relation to the Climate Crisis

34:19 The Need for Leadership and Incentives to Address Climate Change

35:50 Finding the Space In Between in Entrepreneurship

38:37 The Role of Reposit Power in EV Charging Infrastructure

42:46 Collaboration Between Reposit Power and Car Manufacturers

44:52 Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Energy Industry

47:45 Reposit Power's Goals and Milestones

51:54 The Importance of Recognizing New Technology

53:43Creating Certainty in Energy Solutions

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One of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves is this: Who do you think you are?

Who are you to step onto that stage, lead that conversation, and implement that idea that will change the world? Who do you think you are? Take a moment to answer that question; chances are you may uncover the story holding you back from your higher potential. And then, once you have done that, tune into today's Optimized episode.

Why? Because today I have the privilege of interviewing Julie Masters. A woman of Influence, absolutely, but also a woman who has made it her business to dissect, decode, deconstruct and reinvent the very essence of Influence.

As a leading authority in the speaking world, Julie has earned a reputation for launching and advising some of the globe's most respected thought leaders. She is the Founder and CEO of Influence Nation, working with business leaders and organizations to become the voice of authority in their space. Julie also hosts the iTunes Top 100 podcast Inside Influence, interviewing global thought leaders on the tools and strategies to owning your voice and using it to drive an industry, a conversation, a movement or a nation.

Some of the themes we explored include:

• What it is to break through your upper limit as a leader.
• How do we feel fear without the freeze?
• What does your version of world-class look like, and how do you get there?
• How do we break through stories that are keeping us small?
• We unlock the power of the alter ego in Influence.
• Why trust is intrinsically connected to a person's intention and so much more!

So if you seek to own your voice to optimize your power to create positive change in your world or the world at large, then strap in. Get ready to get INSIDE INFLUENCE with Julie Masters.

https://juliemasters.com/

Download The Influencer Code: https://juliemasters.com/influencer-code-ebook/

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NEW YEAR - NEW EPISODE! As we kick off the year, consider this: How can you unlock your team's full potential at work? And as a leader, how can you deepen your responsibility to nurture your community—ensuring happiness, a sense of belonging, and letting everyone know that their daily contributions truly matter?

Why? Because as the world evolves, the consistent heartbeat of your organisation is its people. Aligning that heartbeat with your operational strategy is crucial today and in the future.

In today's podcast, we speak with Catrin Lewis, a global trailblazer in employee experience. A globally recognised, multi-award-winning culture and transformation specialist, Catrin shares insights, tools, and strategies to unleash your people's power and change the world at work. Cat, as she is affectionately known, is the founder of her own consultancy, also aptly called CAT, which stands for Culture and Transformation. Through her work, she empowers leaders to unleash the full potential of their people, acting as a catalyst for positive change in the workplace.

She is also the former Head of Global Engagement and Internal Communications at Reward Gateway, who has helped more than 4,000 of the world’s leading companies in 23 countries make work better via an employee engagement platform. She is also an HR Advisor for Tenzing, the go-to investor for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to scale tech-enabled businesses.

Our conversation with Cat unveils many valuable insights. In a world where metrics often overshadow meaning, she advocates for a fundamental shift, urging business leaders to see themselves as community leaders. She also emphasises that the true potential of any organisation lies in the fulfilment of its people, highlighting the crucial role of purpose, belonging, and trust.

Overall, this conversation felt like catching up with an old friend and had a great flow. Cat's passion for her work shines through, showcasing why she's a true pioneer not only in making work a better place but also in changing the world at work by focusing on the human heartbeat of any organisation.

Catrin Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catlewis33/

The Monster In The Office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7txA4BwA8Og

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:18 Breaking Down Leadership Hierarchies

00:05:35 Cat's Purpose

00:08:12 The Disengagement Danger Zone

00:11:04 Scaling Up HR Tech

00:12:15 Decoding Employee Engagement

00:15:22 Does purpose in the workplace matter?

00:16:38 Can you measure meaning?

00:20:09 The Art Of Listening To Your People

00:27:04 In an age of tech do you human skills matter?

00:30:26 Hybrid Working

00:35:47 The Intersection of HR and ESGS

00:38:37 The Future Of Leadership

00:43:52 Employee Wellbeing

00:55:51 What matters the most

00:59:11 End

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I'm thrilled to introduce Joey Mak, the CEO Of Chicago Blend. Chicago:Blend is a nonprofit organisation working to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in Chicago’s venture capital and startup community. They measure the VC diversity gap, help underrepresented professionals secure VC jobs and are building a growing community of investors who share our commitment to improving the industry.

Before joining Blend in 2021, Joey was the vice president of programs at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, where he created their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative and oversaw the Chamber’s COVID-19 economic recovery task force. He served as director of innovation & economic development for the University of Illinois System and as a deputy director at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.

Today Joey and I embark on a journey through the critical landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in venture capital. We'll explore the personal narratives driving this mission, dissect the challenges hindering inclusive cultures, and highlight the imperative role diversity plays in investment decisions. Along the way, we'll uncover success stories of underrepresented founders, delve into strategies for fostering diverse corporate cultures, and address biases in both hiring practices and technology.

Takeaways

• Increasing diversity in the venture capital space is crucial for providing more opportunities to underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just checkboxes but essential business practices that lead to a more resilient and innovative organisation.
• Creating a diverse and inclusive corporate culture requires intentional effort and a focus on business strategy and goals.
• Unconscious bias can perpetuate a lack of diversity and equity in investments, but strategies like expanding networks and setting up inclusive processes can help overcome this challenge.
• Fostering diversity in technology involves ensuring diverse voices are included in the design process to avoid biases and create inclusive products and services.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Pondering Questions

03:08 Personal Journey and Purpose

06:19 Importance of Diversity in Business

07:44 Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

09:35 Challenges in Creating Diverse and Inclusive Cultures

11:43 Addressing Challenges in the Startup Ecosystem

13:31 Lack of Diversity in Venture Capital

16:35 Success Stories of Diverse Founders

20:01 Creating Diverse and Inclusive Corporate Cultures

22:20 Overcoming Unconscious Bias

28:55 Technology and Addressing Biases

36:10 Fostering Diversity in Technology

39:24 Exciting Trends in the Industry

43:03 Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Learn More About Joey: https://www.chicagoblend.org/

Book Your IGNITE Discovery Call: https://www.rebeccamaklad.com/advisor

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It has been a while since I have dropped an episode. And in that time, I discovered something interesting. I talked about one core theme for 108 episodes of The DNA Of Purpose. That purpose is an energy in motion, and that our purpose evolves just as we do. What I didn't factor into that conversation was that sometimes something needs to die to evolve. Sometimes that something is a story, a belief or a pattern of behaviour. In other cases, it might be a project, a job or a business. The Great Resignation is a testament to the fact that there are chapters in our life where we rethink everything we thought we knew or everything we are currently doing. When I released the last episode of DNA Of Purpose in April off this year, I had no idea it would be the final episode of that iteration of the podcast. Quite simply, what happened was that my life was evolving faster than the podcast - and that evolution was fundamentally changing me. Professionally it has been an exciting year of levelling up as a speaker, with the excitement of once again being on stage and connecting with real human beings. Yet, personally, it has also been a year of great loss with family members and friends passing. I also turned 40 - and somehow realized that I was staring at an hourglass, watching time pass me by, showing with purpose, but somehow inside of me I knew there was more. That there was something else. Since then I have followed the breadcrumbs... Essentially, I knew I wanted to play a bigger game. One that incorporated a more integrated version of me, fusing my passion for purpose alongside my professional experience as an authority in the world of business influence and as an advocate for the power of intelligent optimism. I just knew that when the trinity of purpose, optimism and influence come together in a leadership capacity, we empower people not only to be the change the world needs....but to lead it. Welcome To The New Age of Optimization. Optimized - A podcast for leaders who believe that the future belongs to optimists Spend any time on the internet or watching the news, and you'll get the sense that the world is falling apart. Is that true? The answer might surprise you. Humanity is doing a lot better than we think. It's just that we're not hearing much about it. Optimized is a podcast that explores why intelligent optimism is an essential leadership quality in times of great uncertainty. Cynics might sound smart, but in reality are taking the easy way out. By contrast, optimistic leaders look beyond the events in front of them, prioritize solutions over problems and guide people through the current crisis. Optimists move the world forward – they always have. In this podcast, we explore why intelligent optimism is a must-have for anyone hoping to drive change in today's world. I will be interviewing respected, purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers from around the planet to understand how to attract and retain talent, ignite innovation, amplify adaptability and transform the world's biggest problems into opportunities.

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