Listen "59. Big Lives, Bold Futures, and the Power of Friendship with Steph Clarke"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of This Connected Life, Mel Kettle welcomes back Steph Clarke, a multi-potentialite, lifelong learner, and futures thinking specialist, to discuss the evolving nature of connection, foresight, and the future of friendship.
Steph shares her expertise on futures thinking, how leaders can use foresight to stay relevant, and why friendship deserves more value in today’s world.
We talk about:
Living a big life in a small place and insights into curating your ideal life.
The importance of imagining possibilities instead of predicting outcomes.
How leaders can identify signals of change and build "treasure maps" for the future.
The role of courage and imagination in navigating ambiguity and uncertainty.
Signals of change to watch for
Why friendship is undervalued compared to romantic relationships.
Resources:
Book: Imaginable by Jane McGonigal
TED Talk by Emily Wapnick on being a multi-potentialite
Article: The Friendship Paradox by The Atlantic ($)
Connect with Steph:
LinkedIn
Steph's Website
Interested in her book, "The Future of Friendship"? Submit your friendship stories here before 24 December 2024
Buy a copy of my book, Fully Connected, here: https://www.melkettle.com/store/p/fullyconnectedbook
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/
and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melkettle/
Steph shares her expertise on futures thinking, how leaders can use foresight to stay relevant, and why friendship deserves more value in today’s world.
We talk about:
Living a big life in a small place and insights into curating your ideal life.
The importance of imagining possibilities instead of predicting outcomes.
How leaders can identify signals of change and build "treasure maps" for the future.
The role of courage and imagination in navigating ambiguity and uncertainty.
Signals of change to watch for
Why friendship is undervalued compared to romantic relationships.
Resources:
Book: Imaginable by Jane McGonigal
TED Talk by Emily Wapnick on being a multi-potentialite
Article: The Friendship Paradox by The Atlantic ($)
Connect with Steph:
Steph's Website
Interested in her book, "The Future of Friendship"? Submit your friendship stories here before 24 December 2024
Buy a copy of my book, Fully Connected, here: https://www.melkettle.com/store/p/fullyconnectedbook
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/
and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melkettle/
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