Dani Van de Velde is the founder of The Meditation Teacher in Singapore. She’s a highly-qualified, highly-experienced meditation teacher, Usui Reiki Master, healer and spiritual mentor and she is a regular keynote speaker for corporate, school and community-based audiences. www.themeditationteacher.net On this episode, Kim chats with Dani about the power of ritualistic practice, and explores… Continue reading EDMN 028: Ritual, with Dani Van de Velde
Her Excellency Jo Tyndall is the New Zealand High Commissioner to Singapore. Jo has a long and varied career in public service, including as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador, where she led the New Zealand international negotiations team for the Paris Agreement. On this episode, Kim and Jo explore how our lives are enhanced when… Continue reading EDMN 027: Service, with Jo Tyndall
Stuart Taylor is the CEO and founder of Springfox, previously known as The Resilience Institute in Australia. He is also a respected keynote speaker, and author of Assertive Humility: Emerging from the ego trap. www.springfox.com On this episode, Stuart and I discuss how a diagnosis of brain cancer helped him unravel his attitude toward life,… Continue reading EDMN 026: Humility, with Stuart Taylor
Adrian Hayes is a British record-breaking adventurer, author, speaker, leadership and team consultant, and sustainability campaigner. A former British Army Gurkha Officer, his many adventures include conquering Everest, K2, and the North and South Poles. www.adrianhayes.com On this episode, Kim and Adrian talk about the importance of perseverance, and how to become more tenacious when faced… Continue reading EDMN 025: Perseverance, with Adrian Hayes
Chris Bettles is the director and co-founder of If Not Now Digital, a UK-based marketing company that specialises in social, environmental and creative projects, and he is the producer of an independent documentary series called The Secret of Change. www.ifnotnowdigital.co.uk In this episode, Kim and Chris to talk about the importance of integrity and how… Continue reading EDMN 024: Integrity, with Chris Bettles
Jae Hermann is a motivational storyteller and business consultant specializing in personal development and digital marketing. Her mission is to motivate and inspire midlife ladies and creative entrepreneurs through storytelling and one-on-one coaching. www.jaehermann.com On this episode, Kim chats with Jae about the importance of a meaningful life, and explores why it’s vital to base… Continue reading EDMN 023: Purpose, with Jae Hermann
Lillian Tahuri has a background in central and local government, activism and social advocacy. She has successfully represented her tribe to settle historical claims against the New Zealand government, and she is passionate about the environment, human rights, gender equality, diversity and inclusion. www.facebook.com/womensmeetingpointglobal/ On this episode, Kim and Lillian discuss the power of advocacy… Continue reading EDMN 022: Activism, with Lillian Tahuri
Kim Farmakis Stevenson is a record-holding, gold-medal powerlifter who has represented Australia at the highest levels. As a life coach, she has a passion for empowering women to be both emotionally and mentally strong. www.transformationsbykim.com On this episode, the two Kims discuss how our lives are enhanced when we confront our frailties and work to… Continue reading EDMN 021: Strength, with Kim Farmakis Stevenson
Rebecca Smith is an entrepreneurial leader and renowned marketing and branding expert. Since 2014, she has been entrusted to lead New Zealand Story – a joint private-public initiative within the New Zealand government. www.nzstory.govt.nz On this episode, Kim and Rebecca chat about the value of authenticity and discuss why we ought to express ourselves in… Continue reading EDMN 020: Authenticity, with Rebecca Smith
Carrie Miller is an avid traveller, storyteller and award-winning professional writer. She writes primarily for National Geographic and is a Contributing Editor at National Geographic Traveler Magazine. www.carrieink.co.nz On this episode, Kim and Carrie talk about the importance of adventure, and discuss why stepping out of our comfort zone is a vital component in an… Continue reading EDMN 019: Adventure, with Carrie Miller