Boost wellbeing, drive productivity and build hope

Summary

If you’re feeling uninspired right now, you are not alone. In this episode, I reflect on why inspiration matters now more than ever—how it boosts well-being, drives productivity, builds hope and helps leaders reconnect with their purpose. I share the personal sources that inspire me—like poetry, nature, and the courage of vulnerability—and explore how these can transform the way we lead. Drawing on insights from a range of thought leaders like Simon Sinek and Brené Brown, this episode is your personal boost and a reminder that even in tough times, you can be the spark that builds hope and action in others.

Links and Resources

Inspiration as a physiological construct. Todd M Thrash and Andrew J Elliot

Ken Robinson TED talk: Do Schools Kill Creativity

Grit, Purpose and Hope

Angela Duckwork

Keep Going, You’re Doing Great

Simon Sinek Start with Why TED talk

Martin Seligman

Brene Brown and The Power of Vulnerability

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