Overview Of The Talk

We are at a pivotal moment where we are being called to upgrade the operating system on the planet.  For many of us this is triggering a pivotal moment of our own where we are asking deeper questions about our life, work and leadership.  And wondering what our purpose is now and how we can have a positive impact at this time.

 

Most people think that purpose is a destination - getting that perfect job, joining that perfect NGO or setting up their perfect business.  That is what I thought too when I started on my own quest for purpose twenty four years ago.

 

But that is not actually how purpose works.  I tried most things you try when looking for your purpose.  I did a career change, took a sabbatical, was an internal change agent, set up three businesses, worked in a start up for renewable energy, did the laptop lifestyle thing, lived in a ski resort, did India and worked with the Dalai Lam and his team on the new economy.  

 

What I have learnt is that purpose is not a destination.  It is the adventure of evolving the world by being uniquely yourself.  Not an easy quest, but definitely a worthwhile one.

 

In this inspiring talk, I speak about what this purpose-led adventure is and what it takes - to include