Curious Conversations Collaborative
By Curious Conversations
Curious Conversations CollaborativeMar 24, 2020
CCC-01--7-02-Transformation-A journey not a destination
Continuing on our theme abou tthe process of transformation we today we talk about how transformation is not a place you get to and stop. You have to keep polishing your diamond in order to shine brightly.
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CCC-01-7-01-Transformation-What is transformation?
Many people talk about transformation but what do we mean by it? In this episode we talk about what it is and why it can be so hard to move forward and truly transform.
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CCC-01-06-03-Summer Specials - Ease is our natural state
In the final episode of our summer special with Julia Barnickle we talk about how ease and peace are our natural state but we often lose connection with that; and how being open and curious we create possibilities.
You can find out more about Julia at JuliaBarnickle.com
Discover more about your hosts at TessaVanKeeken.com and KarenRevell.com
CCC-01-06-02-Summer Specials - Creativity is in everything
In this second episode with Julia Barnickle, Julia talks about how creativity often comes out of a challenge or from constraints and how we are making choices all of the time so we need to focus on what we can do rather than what we can't do in the moment.
You can find out more about Julia at JuliaBarnickle.com
Discover more about your hosts at TessaVanKeeken.com and KarenRevell.com
CCC-01-06-01-Summer Specials - How life is meant to be easy
Throughout August we are sharing extracts from an interview with Julia Barnickle, writer, film-maker, photographer and coach. Julia has been running her business while also living with cancer.
In this episode we talk about Julia's philosophy of how life really is meant to be easy.
You can find out more about Julia at JuliaBarnickle.com and sign up for her Lessons from Lockdown essays here https://juliabarnickle.com/projects/easylifeproject-lockdown-subscribers/
You can find out more about your hosts at https://tessavankeeken.com/ and https://karenrevell.com/
CCC-01-05-08-Alignment in Business - Permission to Pause
In this episode Tessa and Karen discuss slowing down in order to speed up and how especially during this unprecedented time it is important to pause or at least slow down, despite the current circumstances.
CCC-01-05-07-Alignment in Business - Selling
Today we are talking about alignment in selling.
We discuss the old concept of "always be closing" versus helping others to make a decision, how getting a no is not about personal rejection and how many heart-centred professionals and business owners are often afraid of asking for money or over deliver.
Tessa shared how she had been looking at offering from the wrong perspective.
CCC-01-05-06-Alignment in Business - Owning Your Worth
In this episode Karen & Tessa discuss why they don't like the phrase "charge what you are worth" and why your pricing has nothing to do with your worth.
CCC-01-05-03-Alignment in Business - Business Models
Why following business models that work for someone else but drains your energy is not about you not being good enough or serious about business but being mis-aligned with the model itself as it doesn't play to your strengths, but that doesn't mean it won't be effortless, just effort-less!
CCC-01-05-03-Alignment in Business - Visibility
What does being visible mean in terms of marketing your business online? Today Tessa and Karen discuss how being visible isnot the same as being famous, how you can find different ways of being visible based on your personality and how much impact you can have by being visible to many or just a few.
CCC-01-05-03-Alignment in Business - Leadership
Do you see yourself as a leader? What does leadership mean to you? Karen & Tessa discuss this topic and look at how leadership has changed from power and control to role modelling and of being in service to others as well as looking at self-leadership versus leading others.
CCC-01-05-02-Alignment in Business - Employee vs Entrepreneur
Many talk about the differences between Employee and Entrepreneur. Karen disagrees with some views around the mindset of being an entrepreneur and Tessa talks about being truly aligned with the work you do that counts
CCC-01-05-01-Alignment in Business - Work Life Balance
What does work-life balance mean to you? Does it even exist? How can you create a more balanced and aligned way of living and working? These are some of the questions that tessa and Karen discuss in this week's episode.
CCC-01-04-03-Managing Your Day - Time & energy
In this episode Tessa and Karen discuss different ways to manage your time and energy so that you can be productive and calm
CCC-01-04-02-Managing Your Day - Prioritisation
This month's theme is about managing your day. Here we discuss how to prioritise and focus on what's truly important to you
CCC-01-04-01-Managing Your Day - Routines
It can be challenging right now to have any structure to your day or to find yourself being dragged in different directions. In this episode we talk about the benefit of creating some simple routines
CCC-01-03-06-Challenging Times - Q&A vol 2- Pivoting, Priorities & Connection
In the second episode talking with other business owners from around the globe we continue the discussion about what it is like to be working right now during this global pandemic. Today we talk about pivoting business, determining your priorities and connection to your clients and family; as well as sharing some great tips.
CCC-01-03-05-Challenging Times - Q&A part 1
Today, in the first of a two part session, we are joined by 3 guests from around the globe who talk about the challenges they have undergone both personally and professionally through this global pandemic. The focus in this episode is around change, acceptance and self-care.
CCC-01-03-04-Challenging Times- Opportunities
Despite the current challenges everyone is facing, we all have a choice in how we respond. This may be a good time to reflect upon what opportunities there are for you regarding stepping up, investing in yourself or changing direction in your business or career.
CCC-01-03-03-Challenging Times - Isolation and Interaction
Today Karen and Tessa discuss how to use this time of isolation to interact and be present to the differences right now to meeting online versus bumping into someone in the moment.
CCC-01-03-02-Challenging Times-Beliefs Around Selling
Today we talk about the notion of profiting versus profiteering in business in these turbulent times and how it's a necessity for those who can keep the economy moving right now, do so.
CCC-01-03-01-Challenging Times-Going online
For many business owners these are challenging times due to the Covid-19 virus. Today Karen and Tessa talk about how more businesses are going online and what this means for both online and offline businesses.
CCC-01-02-04-Getting Support-Asking for help
Asking for help can be very challenging. Today we discuss how to approach this from a practical point of view, knowing your intention and being clear about what exactly it is you need before you can actually ask for it.
CCC-01-02-03-Getting Support-Outsourcing & Delegating
In this episode Karen & Tessa discuss how outsourcing ultimately comes down to trust and letting go. However to maintain responsibility and accountability a strong communication flow is required. We also talk about how outsourcing doesn't just have to be for your work either.
CCC-01-02-02-Getting Support-Collaboration
Today we discuss the difference of having someone support you on a project that you own versus one that you are supporting someone else with. How this differs from collaboration and what qualities you need in yourself for true collaboration to happen. We look at the advantages of masterminds and other types of support to help you move your business forward.
CCC-01-02-01-Getting Support-Doing it alone
Why is it so hard to get support?
In this episode Karen and Tessa talk about finding the right balance between making your mark on the project or business versus being recognised for your part. We also discuss how wanting to control and nurture your business can lead to isolation, the mindset of working with others without losing yourself in the process and how you need different talents to achieve success.
01-01-4-Decluttering - Relationships
Today Tessa and Karen talk about decluttering relationships and have their first disagreement.
01-01-3-Decluttering - Work and life
In this episode of curious conversations Tessa and Karen discuss how and when to declutter your life and your business including streamlining and simplifying.
01-01-2-Decluttering - The mind
Staying with the theme of decluttering, today the curious conversation is about how will fill up our heads with negative thoughts and why it's a good idea to do a regular declutter of our mind.
01-01-1-Decluttering - Space and environment
After the first season of curious conversations we decided to make an official podcast to support our videos.
In this new, shorter format, Tessa and Karen are choosing a theme for the month starting in February with decluttering. Today they talk about decluttering your space and environment
Curious Conversations Introduction
In this first video Tessa and Karen explain why they have started this collaborative, the benefits to entrepreneurs and professionals and touch on some of the future topics they will be discussing. These include competition, changing career to start your business, our inner critic, resistance and more.
So grab a cuppa and enjoy.