In this episode, Tracy is joined by Lily Higgins, the founder of The Intervention Bureau, a learning experience design consultancy where she partners with agencies and thought-leaders to design signature sessions fueling her crusade against boring, ineffective workshops. They discuss the importance of creating space for mindset shift within learning experiences and the role of facilitation as an act of love. Lily shares insights on the power of play and the concept of life as a game. They also explore her signature “Serendipity Walk” experience. The conversation highlights the transformative potential of experiences and the importance of autonomy and ownership in learning.

Key Takeaways:

• Facilitation is an act of love. Facilitators hold space for groups to tap into their collective wisdom and create something greater than the sum of their parts.

• Autonomy is crucial for mindset shifts. Learners need to feel ownership over their learning journeys to integrate new ideas and make meaningful changes.

• Life is a game, and we can redesign it. Game Thinking helps us see the world as a series of games with rules, roles, goals, time, space, and objects. We can change our behavior and shift systems by tweaking any of these elements. Instead of focusing solely on changing people's mindsets, we can look for ways to redesign the game itself.

Links & Recommendations:

Books:

The Power of Moments by Chip & Dan Heath: https://amzn.to/4cT75MB

The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker: https://amzn.to/3UkmpdM

Free Play: Improvisation in Art & Life by Stephen Nachmanovitch: https://amzn.to/3Jjahn0

How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell: https://amzn.to/49UMvc5

Connect with Lily:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-higgins-980519b8/

The Intervention Bureau: www.theinterventionbureau.com

Book a 90-min experience design consultation with Lily: https://calendly.com/lilyhiggins/experience-design-consultation

In this episode, Tracy and Hannah discuss the importance of being present and intentional in our lives. They explore the impact of conditioned beliefs and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The conversation highlights the need to be fully present in each moment (be where your feet are) and the consequences of not doing so.

They talk about the practice of mindfulness through meditation and how it can lead to a life of peace and fulfillment and they discuss the obstacles to mindfulness, such as fear and the desire for safety and familiarity. They emphasize the importance of taking aligned actions and finding sustainability in growth and action.

Takeaways

• Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention on purpose in the present moment, non-judgmentally.

• Practicing mindfulness through meditation helps to exercise the mindfulness muscle and live a life of peace and fulfillment.

• Being fully present in the moment amplifies happiness and reduces ruminations about the past and anxiety about the future.

• Taking aligned actions and finding sustainability in growth and action are key to living a fulfilled life.

Hanna’s Recommendations:

Books:

Frequency by Penny Pierce https://amzn.to/4ayHOW8

The Inner Matrix by Joey Klein https://amzn.to/3U1WzLx

The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer https://amzn.to/3TKhZLU

Podcasts

The Expanded Podcast

Where Should We Begin?

The Michael Singer Podcast

Find Hanna:

Soultrustignite.com

https://www.instagram.com/soultrustignite/

In this episode of Building Thinkers Tracy interviews T. Mark Meyer, author of "The Art of Being Authentic." They dive deep into creating space for powerful mindset shifts that transform your learning and life experiences. They cover the following topics:

• Discovering your purpose: Uncover what truly drives you and learn to express it authentically.
• Confidence vs. self-esteem: Understand the key differences and their impact on your journey.
• Leading with authenticity: Explore how to be a more genuine and impactful leader.
• Redefining success in education: Move beyond traditional measures and create a more meaningful path.
• Staying true to yourself: Learn practical tools to stay aligned with your purpose, even when it's challenging.

This episode is your guide to the ongoing adventure of authenticity. Join the conversation and discover a fresh perspective on connecting with your true self.

For more information, check out the resources T. Mark shared below:

Books

The Art of Being Authentic by T. Mark Meyer https://amzn.to/3PwgPCu

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/3Pvze2f

True North by Bill George https://amzn.to/3Pvze2f

Socials

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troelsmarkmeyer/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authentictmarkmeyer/