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In this episode of the Humanity at Work podcast, host Christina Disler sits down with Chris Connors, a globally recognised meditation teacher and embodiment guide who has spent his life exploring the intersection of consciousness and creativity.
Growing up in conflict-stricken Belfast, Chris's early experiences of war and institutional fear shaped his journey. Through his journey—from corporate beginnings in advertising to training with Soto Zen masters in Japan and China and spending time in ashrams in India, Chris brings a grounded approach to the challenges of modern life and leading.
Christina and Chris discuss the systems that continue to undermine human sustainability, the commercialisation of wellness and Chris's definition of wellness. They also discuss the opportunity for transformation in life’s hard moments, like death and grief, and the profound shifts that come with cultivating presence. Chris also reflects on the power of letting go, exploring the question: Who are we beyond the stories we tell ourselves?
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to the Humanity at Work Podcast
00:50 - Meet Chris Connors: Meditation teacher and embodiment guide
02:20 - Growing up in conflict-stricken Belfast
04:51 - Chris’s childhood as a performer
06:32 - Burning the corporate suit: Leaving the world of advertising
08:09 - Losing his mother: A profound awakening moment
11:00 - Discovering the transformative power of presence
14:39 - Reflections on the wellness industry’s evolution
18:13 - Why integration is everything
21:26 - The common illusion entrepreneurs face
25:23 - Exploring alternative business models
27:10 - Redefining our relationship with money
28:42 - Scarcity and fear vs. abundance and love
29:20 - How childhood trauma shapes success and drive
31:24 - Letting go of attachment to suffering
33:51 - The rise of seekers: Why people are drawn to inner work
37:34 - Exploring the inner wilderness: Finding freedom within
39:41 - Chris’s ultimate wish for humanity
40:36 - Final words of wisdom
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In this episode of the Humanity at Work Podcast, host Christina Disler sits down with internationally renowned creative Giorgia Goggi, whose passion and medium is food. Giorgia shares her journey from a creative childhood to navigating the fashion industry, ultimately finding her way into a fulfilling life rooted in culinary artistry.
Together, they explore Giorgia’s early influences, her unconventional path, and the challenges and joys of her path. Giorgia also reveals her impactful approach to leading, rejecting the fear-driven, hierarchical norms often found in the culinary world. Instead, she fosters a collaborative, regenerative environment rooted in creativity and trust.
This episode delves into themes of creative expression, teamwork, and personal alignment, offering an inspiring perspective on breaking away from convention and living a life of creative freedom. Listeners will be inspired by Giorgia’s reflections on nurturing intuition, staying true to oneself and embracing continual evolution.
Timestamps
00:50 Meet Giorgia Goggi: A Culinary Creative
02:31 Giorgia's Early Life and Creativity Expression
06:12 Following a "Serious" Path
09:00 Fashion as an Initial Creative Outlet
12:02 Listening to Her Body
16:30 Leading Differently: A Chef's Impact
18:50 How Giorgia Creates Now
21:02 Artistry and Commercial Demands
24:46 Finding Inspiration in Solitude
28:39 The Journey of Creating Moroseta Kitchen
31:30 Being Reminded of the Power of a Team
34:10 Giorgia's Evolving Relationship with Control
38:44 Final Reflections
Giorgia Goggi
@giorgiaeugeniagoggi
@morosetakitchen
Giorgia’s new cookbook, Moroseta Kitchen, is available now
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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In this episode, Christina Disler hosts the inaugural episode of the Humanity at Work podcast. She discusses the podcast's mission and the intention behind its creation, while also exploring what "humanity" truly means. The episode highlights the importance of reconnecting with our innate capacity to feel, empathise, and understand one another. Christina emphasises why it's crucial to stay connected to our authenticity, both in our personal and professional lives. She raises thought-provoking questions for the collective to consider: How does our continued disconnection from ourselves and each other impact the world at large? And how can we shift away from productivity culture toward something more enriching and sustainable?
Timestamps
00:22 Podcast Intentions
02:23 The Over Prioritisation of the Mind
05:16 Reconnecting to the Feminine
08:25 Increasing the Capacity to Feel
09:08 Christina’s Early Workplace Experiences
15:37 Attachment to Our Personas
18:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Humanity at Work is a new podcast that delves into the essence of the human experience, anchored in feeling, both in our work and beyond.
The world is suffering. Our external world - with environmental, social, economic, cultural, and political crises — mirrors our internal world. We’ve learnt to disembody, abandoning parts of ourselves to survive, leading to a disassociation that impacts our humanity.
Work, how we spend the majority of our time and energy, often perpetuates this disconnect. We need new ways of being and operating. With the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, honouring and cultivating what makes us human, the capacity to feel and experience, is now more important than ever.
We are on a mission to BRING PEOPLE INTO THEIR HEARTS and, through there, into their POWER and LIBERATION, creating a more HUMANE and CONNECTED WORLD.
By learning from experts who support our help us work on own humanity and individuals who are embodied in their work, we can collectively create a new reality.
