SPARKED

We constantly encounter complex problems at home, in our places of work, and in society at large. Even if we had all the time and money in the world, sometimes no good solution can be found. So, what…

While the recent trend of professionals leaving traditional jobs for freelancing offers greater freedom, many are discovering they miss the built-in sense of community and belonging that comes with t…

Following on from last week’s episode we dig deeper into how to ask for help in a way that is more likely to actually get you the support or guidance you are looking for. Deborah shares supportive gu…

There’s a mythology in work and in life, of the individual who goes out and does all the things they want to do, completely on their own. The Self-reliant, capable of anything and everything human. W…

It’s a challenge we all deal with. We show up, work incredibly hard, strive to create something powerful, unique, impactful. And, yet, it lands with a thud. Maybe not an outright failure, but also no…

What if this was the year you actually did the thing that you have dreamed of doing, the thing that’s been in the back of your mind for months or years, maybe even decades? The thing that when you th…

You’ve spent years becoming really good at what you do. Expert level. And, you’ve reached the end of your ability to serve clients on an individual basis. It’s time to scale. But, how do you scale a …

So many of us look at the world we live in, and wonder how we might make a bigger impact. After a decade in academic setting, with a focus on career advising and HR, today’s guest, Claire, is now a p…

How do we find the time to make our own art? How do you blend your own creative or expressive practice with running a business?

Today’s listener Claudia presents this question. She has been running a …

External influences like social conditioning and past experiences can affect how we identify our true motivations and passions, as demonstrated by Sarah's experience with the Sparketypes Assessment, …

How do you satisfy an impulse to build a living around multiple passions and be in constant learning and growth mode, in a work world that keeps pushing you to pick a single passion or skill-set, bec…

Today’s listener Paulina asks, as an Essentialist who thrives and is energized by chaos, problem solving and ‘putting out fires’, when you run your own consultancy and need to wear all the hats, but …

How do you balance the desire to try something new whilst also wanting to feel like an expert in your field? And how do you know when you are expert ‘enough’ to guide others on a subject?

Jonathan & C…

Loss and grief. They’re experiences none of us will escape. But some losses are so deep, they shatter your model of the world and lead to a re-examination of how you want to spend your time on the pl…

Last week on SPARKED we heard from DJ Didonna about the potential life changing experience of taking a sabbatical.

And after much pondering and planning, Jonathan did just that, a month stepped away f…

What if you could take anywhere from a month to a year off work to clear your mind, pursue a creative vision, travel or just create the space to reclaim your energy, focus and inspiration? Safe bet, …

Jonathan & Charlie discuss:

• Work ways vs team habits
• How the pandemic, #MeToo and Black Lives Matter came together to show us that the social order is not working - the system is broken, so what are we…

So many people have said yes to the quest to blaze their own paths in business over these last few years, whether founding a company, a private practice or any other endeavor.

When building a business…

What do you do when the job you’ve had for years and the organization you work for change in ways that no longer feel compatible with you doing your best work, showing up as your best self and truly …

Jonathan & Cynthia talk about:

1. What is the purpose of inspiration
2. Who are your creative ancestors
3. The dance between consuming vs being inspired by vs deconstructing & learning
4. Tapping into how a creative…