Let's Talk Possibility With Telana Simpson | Exploring What's Possible

Spark* finds and enables startup impact entrepreneurs in South Africa, and some other countries around the world. They are taking the risk with these early stage entrepreneurs and believing in them, and the results are inspiring! Telana speaks with their South Africa CEO Katleho Tsoku and two of their Changemakers, Carol Jacobs and Paul Taliaard. They cover what is making Spark* so successful, and lessons of entrepreneurship as the social entrepreneurs share their advice and tips from their experiences. See more at: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-to-spark-impact-social-entrepreneurs-ep-127

Today's technological agricultural solutions are part of the reason that we - and especially in South Africa where we have failed to develop anything like a food security policy - still have such serious food insecurity issues. In light of these matters, GMO's (Genetically Modified Organisms) remain part of the problem and not the solution to world hunger. Telana talks with Glenn Ashton, environmental and scientific writer, researcher and consultant, about how our agricultural model today is broken, resulting in billions of people going hungry every day, while tons of food is wasted. They touch on the exciting yet challenging opportunities we have to develop a new food system. For more info see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/can-feed-hungry-become-food-secure-glenn-ashton

Mira and Jeffrey talk with Telana about the issues and current developments that their research has found about this controversial issue of fracking and the oil and gas industry in Africa: What is fracking, shale gas mining and hydraulic fracturing? So what are the issues related to fracking that we should know about? What roles has "marketing of natural gas" played in hiding the facts? So what are alternative energy sources? What's happening with solar and wind farms in Africa? Here is the list of organizations mentioned in the show, that are working on the issue of  hydraulic fracturing, where you can voice your opinion and support them in their efforts: Treasure Karoo Action Group Environmental Monitoring Group Centre for Environmental Rights Federation for Sustainable development EarthLife Africa Avaaz has a Petition too For more info see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/high-cost-fracking-cheap-gas-jeffrey-barbee-mira-dutschke-ep-125 More info about the Documentary: "The high cost of cheap

The building industry has a big impact on the environment, and it is estimated that 50% of the world’s energy is used in the production and servicing of buildings. Could we look at our homes and offices as part of the ecosystem, where they can be regenerative to the planet, rather than damaging? Telana speaks with award winning ERA Architect Ken Stucke about green architecture, biomimicry and what we can do in our own homes and offices to improve the performance of our buildings. For more info see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/buildings-can-regenerative-planet-ken-stucke-ep-124

What is possible in a crisis?  How do we handle a crisis? Alan Hilburg says that crises are opportunities, and we should enjoy them as they are learning experiences like non other.  They teach us about trust, values and communication. Telana asks Alan what he has learnt from helping big corporate organisations deal with their disasters, that we can apply in our personal lives and relationships with loved ones. For more info see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-to-handle-a-crisis-with-alan-hilburg-ep-123

Tai Chi is not only a slow form of martial arts, it is also an art of inner peace.  The sequence of movements making up the forms are a body, mind and spiritual meditative practice which has many benefits.  The principles experienced when practicing Taiji Chuan have significant applications in the business world and for leaders. Telana talks with Sifu Leo Ming about the body, mind and spiritual benefits of tai chi and how 20 minutes of this holistic practice a day can improve workplace productivity. For more info see:http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-tai-chi-can-be-useful-in-business-and-life-with-leo-ming-ep-122/

Is it possible to earn more money in a bad economy? And if so, how? Dealonomics is the set of skills and guidelines you need to know that will have you selling and negotiating your way to that increase in salary, that promotion, or closing that deal when others say it's not possible in today's financial climate. Kim Meredith, author of "Dealonomics", explains the concepts together with Leigh Harrison. [This is a rebroadcast of the episode 106 from October 2013] For more info see:  http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/how-to-earn-more-money-in-a-bad-economy-rebroadcast-ep-106/

If you are interested in the slow ride, the unexpected journey, the freedom to exhale, a real-time way of connecting people, places and passions, then you’re going to enjoy Vincent Trutter's philosophy and business called Cycology, which is inspired by the electric bicycle. Telana talks with Vincent about the urban cycling lifestyle, trends in transportation in South Africa and the world, the green mobility revolution and his latest advocacy NGO called Decongest. Join Telana and Vincent as they expand your horizons, and arrive somewhere new. For more details see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/green-mobility-and-life-on-an-electric-bicycle-with-vincent-truter-ep-121

What’s possible when you combine your skills, teamwork and find your passion? You can make an impact like Lucy Perry, one of the top social CEO’s of 2014. She is recognised for her work at Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, a charity funding the work of two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Dr Catherine Hamlin. As Telana Simpson chats with Lucy Perry, learn about: resources for men and their role in childbirth the challenges of childbirth and fistula in Ethiopia the amazing work of Dr Catherine Hamlin and Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia how to use social media to grow a charity using social media as a CEO For more info see: www.hamlin.org.au and http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/learnings-from-lucy-perry-about-childbirth-ethiopia-charity-social-media-ep-120/

Sue Anderson is on a mission to help one million people become unbullyable. Can bullies change?What does it mean to be unbullyable? Telana finds out more about bullying in school and the workplace and cyber bullying from Sue, and we learn about a new approach to stopping bullying that is changing the way we approach this problem. And it’s achieving much needed positive results. Sign up to become one of the Unbullyable One Million here: http://unbullyable.com.au/ For more information see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/choose-to-be-unbullyable-with-sue-anderson-ep-119/  

The GMO industry is complex and dynamic, and some of the latest developments will have a significant impact on us, and future generations. Zakiyya Ismail, Consumer Campaigner, for the African Centre for Biosafety, joins Telana Simpson to shed some light on what is meant by GMO, and what is happening in the industry today that we should be paying attention to. For more information see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/why-should-we-pay-attention-to-gmos-ep-118/

Morgana and her husband, Devin plan to get married in 100 countries around the world. And have done so in 11 countries so far. So what is 100 Weddings all about? Morgana Rae shares more about marriage, her best weddings so far, and the couple's reasons for getting married to each other 100 times. For more information see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/100-weddings-in-100-countries-ep-117/

What's possible if we think differently about money- as in, if we mix love and money together? Morgana Rae is the world's top relationship with money coach and she joins Telana to discuss how we can become money magnets by understanding Financial Alchemy. They talk about: How to create a new relationship with money How money is related to spiritual growth Scarcity and abundance thinking How money is a reflection of what is happening in the rest of our lives How money is related to our self esteem and our romantic relationships 100 Weddings What is happening with the global economic crisis For more info see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/whats-possible-if-we-think-differently-about-money-ep-116/

What's possible when you challenge yourself personally? Julian Hewitt and his family challenged themselves for a month, by moving from their middle class life to live in a squatter camp. This experiment seemed to also challenge their family and friends, and the public at large.They also received worldwide media coverage (including BBC World News, NY Times). Julian joins Telana to share about why they did this, the conversations that started, and now- a year later, what is unfolding. . . For more information see: http://talkpossibility.innercoaching.co.za/challenge-yourself-with-mamelodi-for-a-month-ep-115/