Awarepreneurs - #335: Business as a Force for Good and Impact Leadership with Catherine Bell

🔖 Titles

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1. Transformational Leadership and Positive Change in Business with Catherine Bell 2. Awakening Organizations: Leadership, Culture, and Impact with Catherine Bell 3. The Power of Collective Leadership and Business Impact with Catherine Bell 4. Elevating Leadership: Catherine Bell on Building Conscious and Impact-Driven Companies 5. Empowering Teams with Transformational Leadership: Insights from Catherine Bell 6. Creating Conscious Corporate Cultures for Global Good with Catherine Bell 7. Catherine Bell on Cultivating Inspirational and Transformational Leaders 8. Navigating Leadership Challenges and Promoting Positive Impact with Catherine Bell 9. Leadership Transformation and Organizational Well-being with Catherine Bell 10. Fostering Emotional Intelligence and Positive Business Impact with Catherine Bell

💬 Keywords

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Leadership in emergencies, Catherine Bell, collective leadership mindset, 4 i's of leadership, Inspirational Motivation, Idealized Influence, Intellectual Stimulation, Individualized Consideration, empowering others, positive emotional bank account, team interactions, appreciative inquiry, organizational change, creativity in the workplace, awakening in the workplace, poetry book publication, Awaken Company facilitation team, AwarePreneurs podcast, certification program, leadership training, healthy corporate cultures, emotional intelligence in leadership, values-based business, conscious cultures, practical leadership tools, human and planetary problems, gender dynamics in leadership, transformational leadership, present moment anchoring, self-awareness in leaders, personal vision.

💡 Speaker bios

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Catherine Bell is a passionate advocate for recognizing our shared humanity, especially during these times of radical shifts in consciousness, work, and play. She views organizations as crucial agents of positive change and believes that innovative organizational structures are essential to addressing today's greatest challenges. Catherine is the founder of the Awakened Company, which focuses on enhancing company culture, leadership development, and creativity. Additionally, she initiated the Awakened Project to help individuals rise out of poverty by starting their own businesses. Her dedication extends to serving as an adviser to the Impact Society and the Science Center, and she is also a board member of Tara Mandala. Catherine's mission is to inspire collective human progress through thoughtful and compassionate organizational development.

ℹ️ Introduction

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Welcome to another insightful episode of Awarepreneurs! I'm your host, Paul Zelizer, and today we’re diving deep into the transformative power of leadership with our distinguished guest, Catherine Bell. Catherine is the CEO and founder of the Awakened Company, known for her groundbreaking work in creating healthy corporate cultures through coaching and strategy. In this episode, Catherine and I discuss the shift towards a collective leadership mindset and introduce the “4 i’s” for transformational leadership: Inspirational Motivation, Idealized Influence, Intellectual Stimulation, and Individualized Consideration. We also explore the importance of cultivating a positive emotional bank account within teams and the benefits of appreciative inquiry in organizational change. Catherine shares insights into her upcoming books and the certification program she’s launching to help leaders and organizations foster compassionate, innovative environments. Additionally, we touch on the challenges leaders face in balancing financial goals with human and planetary well-being. Tune in as we unpack how businesses can be a force for good, the importance of self-awareness in high-performing leaders, and the practical tools you can apply to create conscious cultures in your organization. Don't miss this episode filled with wisdom, impactful leadership strategies, and a glimpse into the future of organizational health and success. If you find this conversation valuable, remember to subscribe and review the podcast on your favorite app. Let’s spread the message of positive impact through values-based business. Thanks for listening!

❇️ Key topics and bullets

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### Introduction to the Podcast - Host Paul Zelizer introduces Awarepreneurs and its goals. - Paul invites the audience to subscribe and review the podcast to spread the message of positive impact through values-based business. ### Introduction to the Guest: Catherine Bell - Paul welcomes Catherine Bell, CEO and founder of the Awakened Company. - Overview of Catherine’s background, including the acquisition of her former company, Blueair. - Catherine expresses gratitude for Paul’s role in helping birth the Awakened Company. - Catherine's motivations and vision for launching The Awakened Company. ### Significance of Leadership and Collective Mindset - Catherine discusses the impact of labeling individuals as leaders or followers in emergency simulations. - Introduction to a collective leadership mindset and the shift towards empowering others. ### The "4 i's" of Transformational Leadership - Definition and explanation of the "4 i's": - Idealized Influence - Inspirational Motivation - Intellectual Stimulation - Individualized Consideration - Emphasis on treating individuals as unique beings and empowering others. ### Organizational Culture and Positive Interactions - Importance of cultivating a positive emotional bank account in teams. - Discussion on appreciative inquiry and focusing on what’s going well. ### Upcoming Projects and Works - Catherine talks about her upcoming books on creativity, awakening in the workplace, and her poetry book slated for 2025. ### Certification Program for Leaders - Details of the new certification program by The Awakened Company. - Aimed at helping leaders to remain grounded and intuitive. - Goals of the program: create healthy and awakened organizations. - Target audience: current leaders, potential coaches/facilitators, and organizations. ### Challenges and Solutions in Leadership - Addressing self-limiting beliefs influenced by patriarchy and toxic capitalism. - Paul shares a case study of a CEO using compassion and emotional intelligence in leadership. - Catherine emphasizes the importance of presence and responds to challenges methodically. ### The Role of Conscious Cultures in Business - Catherine’s emphasis on practical tools tailored toward human and planetary issues over purely financial targets. - Discussing the need for conscious corporate cultures to avoid a relentless pursuit similar to cancer growth. ### Strategies for Impact Leadership - Practices for leaders to lean into impact leadership beyond financial goals. - Differentiation between leadership styles: Laissez-faire, contingent reward, and transformational leadership. ### Future Discussions and Closing Remarks - Hints at a future discussion on performance reviews. - Paul reinforces the importance of self-awareness in high-performing leaders. - Brief promotion for Paul’s strategy session package. - Catherine and Paul express gratitude to the listeners. - Encouragement to suggest topics and guests for future episodes via the Awarepreneurs website. ### Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement - Paul acknowledges the challenging times and recommends seeking help from the Awaken Company facilitation team. - Urges listeners to take care during intense times and thank them for their positive impact on the world.

📚 Timestamped overview

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00:00 Promoting humanity, leading organizations for positive impact.

05:23 Long-time connection, business success, common perspective.

07:51 Be of service, support organizations, solve problems.

12:05 Recognizing negative thoughts, removing limitations, embracing empowerment.

15:56 Awakening through practical know-how for community impact.

19:13 Katherine impresses with balanced growth and calm.

20:15 Leaders balancing compassion, resilience, and positive impact.

25:25 Ideal packages for entrepreneurs facing immediate decisions.

28:53 Leadership labeling affects behavior, even in emergencies.

31:57 Empower with questions, build trust, catch awesomeness.

34:05 Diana Whitney teaches impactful appreciative inquiry questions.

38:35 Ready draft for positive impact, organizational growth.

42:31 Certification for creating healthy, awakening organizations.

45:06 Awakening company moves towards conscious, flourishing community.

47:47 Katherine's book and certification program recommended.

🎞️ Clipfinder: Quotes, Hooks, & Timestamps

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Catherine Bell 00:03:00 00:03:17

"Organizations as a Force for Good": "I'm a human first and foremost, a human that absolutely sees organizations as a force for good, organizations as the way we're gonna solve the greatest challenges of our time, and I believe it's only by organizing differently that we will do so."

Catherine Bell 00:08:38 00:08:56

Focus on Impact, Not Just Profit: "I meet with CEOs and they say, Kath, can you take me from 0 to a $1,000,000,000 like you did that other company? And I'm like, I'm sorry. That is the wrong mantra. We need to be focused on what business or human or or being problem that we are going to solve."

Catherine Bell 00:09:32 00:09:39

Creating Collective Fields: "We need to look at how we organize differently, and that's what the certification is is doing is going to do."

Catherine Bell 00:12:09 00:12:19

"Managing Negative Repeating Thoughts": "One thing I think we can recognize is we all have about 60,000 thoughts a day, 85% are repeating, 95% are negative."

Catherine Bell 00:15:13 00:15:20

The Dilemma of Unprepared Leaders: "Often leaders are expected to lead with no real leadership training. We're expected to be in good relationship with no training of how."

Catherine Bell 00:16:42 00:16:50

Viral Topic: The Greedy Call for Practical Wisdom

"You're so greedy. I'm like, yes. I'm greedy because it's time for everything we know to hit the earth for this kind of knowing to actually be implemented."

Catherine Bell 00:17:32 00:17:44

Bringing Humanity Back into Organizations: "We want to create a very positive wave around the importance of bringing humanity back into our organizations, and organizations are, of course, for good."

Catherine Bell 00:21:56 00:22:17

"Leadership and Mindfulness": "And that's the invitation is to be anchored in the moment, and yet the moment contains everything. And to relax into the moment is a real invitation for leaders so that we're responding rather than reacting."

Catherine Bell 00:43:09 00:43:25

Topic: Building Healthy Organizations

"Often, leaders can lose ground in challenging times, and this certification is going to be bringing back to how do we remain grounded, wholehearted in our bodies, and also thoughtful in the way we behave with each other, and also highly creative."

Catherine Bell 00:46:31 00:46:36

The Future of Organizations: "What we can all do is hold the candle for what is possible."

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Hey, this is [Your Name] and I just wrapped up an incredible session with Catherine Bell on my podcast, Awarepreneurs. We dove deep into how businesses can be a force for good through impact leadership. Catherine introduced us to the power of collective leadership and her transformative '4 i's' framework. We also explored the importance of positive interactions in teams and the concept of appreciative inquiry for organizational change. Plus, exciting news about Catherine's upcoming books and her pioneering certification program for leaders. Tune in to learn how to create conscious cultures and lead with purpose!

👩‍💻 LinkedIn post

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🚀 Exciting New Episode Alert! 🚀 Our latest episode of Awarepreneurs features the incredible Catherine Bell, CEO and founder of the Awakened Company! 🎙️ We dive deep into the transformative power of business as a force for good and the essential elements of impactful leadership. Catherine shares invaluable insights on: ✨ Shifting from individual to collective leadership mindsets. ✨ Empowering teams through the "4 i's" of leadership. ✨ Cultivating positive emotional bank accounts within organizations. Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation: - **Collective Leadership Mindset**: Catherine emphasizes the power of moving away from traditional leader-follower dynamics, advocating for a more collective approach in driving organizational success. - **The "4 i's" of Leadership**: Dive into transformational leadership with the pillars of Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Intellectual Stimulation, and Individualized Consideration - all crucial for empowering and inspiring teams. - **Positive Emotional Bank Accounts**: Understand the importance of fostering a positive work environment where frequent positive interactions can lead to a more cohesive and high-performing team. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to integrate conscious culture into their business strategy and lead with impact and authenticity. 🌱 🔗 [Insert link to the podcast episode] #Leadership #BusinessForGood #TransformationalLeadership #Awarepreneurs #Podcast #OrganizationalCulture #PositiveImpact Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast app! Stay inspired, [Your Name]

🗞️ Newsletter

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### Subject: Elevate Your Leadership: Insights from Catherine Bell on the Latest Awarepreneurs Episode! 🚀 Dear Awarepreneurs Community, We are thrilled to bring you the latest episode of the Awarepreneurs podcast: **"Business as a Force for Good and Impact Leadership with Catherine Bell."** This episode is packed with transformative insights on leadership, conscious business practices, and the power of collective impact. #### 🎙️ Featured Guest: Catherine Bell Catherine Bell, the visionary CEO and founder of The Awakened Company, joins our host Paul Zelizer to delve deep into how businesses can be a force for good. Catherine is renowned for her work in developing healthy corporate cultures through her innovative coaching, strategy sessions, and her upcoming certification program. #### 🌟 Key Highlights from the Episode: 1. **Transformational Leadership: The 4 i's** - **Inspirational Motivation** - **Idealized Influence** - **Intellectual Stimulation** - **Individualized Consideration** Catherine emphasizes these pillars of leadership, focusing on empowering others and honoring their unique qualities. 2. **Collective Leadership Mindset:** - Moving away from traditional leader-follower dynamics towards more collaborative leadership in organizations and emergency situations. 3. **Emotional Bank Account:** - The importance of cultivating a positive emotional balance within teams through frequent positive interactions. 4. **Appreciative Inquiry:** - Paul Zelizer discusses the significance of focusing on what's working well and building on that foundation. 5. **Certification Program:** - Catherine shares her plans for launching a groundbreaking certification aimed at fostering conscious cultures and leadership grounded in wisdom traditions and practical know-how. 6. **Upcoming Books:** - Catherine teases her upcoming publications on creativity and workplace awakening, with a poetry book potentially releasing in 2025. 7. **Navigating Tough Times:** - Practical advice and support strategies during challenging economic periods, including recognizing and eliminating self-limiting beliefs. Paul and Catherine dive into the nitty-gritty of building innovative, humanitarian-focused organizations. They explore personal vision, self-awareness, and how being present can revolutionize leadership. #### 🚀 What's Next? **Listener Engagement:** We love hearing from you! Please visit the Awarepreneurs website to suggest new topics and guests for future episodes. **Get Support:** Facing leadership challenges? Reach out to The Awakened Company facilitation team for guidance in creating a positive impact through values-based business. **Don't Miss Out:** Tune in now to absorb these invaluable insights and elevate your leadership approach. 👉 **Listen to the Full Episode [Here](#)** #### 🙏 Thank You! A big thank you to our amazing listeners for your unwavering support and dedication to making a positive impact in the world. Remember to take care during these intense times, and know that your efforts are truly making a difference. ### Subscribe & Review If you enjoy our podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite app. Your feedback helps us spread the message of positive impact through conscious business practices. Thank you for being part of the Awarepreneurs community. Together, we can transform businesses into powerful vehicles for good! With gratitude, The Awarepreneurs Team --- Follow us on [Twitter](#), [Facebook](#), and [LinkedIn](#) to stay updated on the latest episodes and community news! **P.S.** Don’t forget to check out Paul Zelizer’s strategy session package for personalized support in creating impactful business strategies.

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🧵 THREAD: Redefining Leadership for the Modern World 🌍✨ 1/ Have you ever been labeled a "leader" or "follower"? 🤔 Catherine Bell challenges this binary thinking and promotes a collective mindset. Let’s delve into her radical approach! #Leadership #CollectiveLeadership 2/ Catherine introduces us to the "4 i's" of leadership: - Inspirational Motivation 🌟 - Idealized Influence 🏅 - Intellectual Stimulation 🧠 - Individualized Consideration 💖 Empower others & recognize their uniqueness! #TransformationalLeadership 3/ It's time to build positive emotional bank accounts in our teams! 🌈 Bell highlights the need for more uplifting interactions and a supportive environment. #TeamBuilding #PositiveVibes 4/ Paul Zelizer brings in the power of Appreciative Inquiry, focusing on what's going well and what we want more of. Let's shift from problem-solving to energizing! ⚡️ #PositiveChange #OrganizationalDevelopment 5/ Exciting news! 📚 Catherine is working on books about creativity and awakening in the workplace. Plus, a poetry book maybe out by 2025! 🎉 #BooksToRead #WorkplaceWellness 6/ In tough times, Paul emphasizes: Seek help when needed. The Awaken Company team is here to support. Remember, resilience and community matter most. 💪❤️ #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport 7/ Got ideas or guest suggestions for the @AwarePreneurs podcast? Head to their website! Paul encourages engagement and the shared journey of growth. 🌱 #PodcastCommunity #YourVoiceMatters 8/ "Businesses can be a force for good," says Catherine. Her certification program aims to nurture leaders with grounded intuition, creating healthy, awakened organizations. 🌿 #SustainableLeadership #BusinessForGood 9/ The program is for organizations ready to learn and grow. It's about stepping into challenges, staying grounded, and igniting positive change. ✨ #LeadershipTraining #AwakenedLeadership 10/ Catherine reminds us to remove self-limiting beliefs shaped by patriarchy and toxic capitalism. 🌟 Let's redefine success beyond the bottom line. #Empowerment #RethinkSuccess 11/ An inspiring CEO story shared by Paul: No formal business education, yet leading with compassion and emotional intelligence. It's about the heart as much as the head. 💖🧠 #HumanCenteredLeadership #Inspiration 12/ The @AwarePreneurs podcast, hosted by Paul, is a goldmine of wisdom for social entrepreneurs. Tune in for insights on increasing impact, profitability, and quality of life. 🎧📈 #SocialEntrepreneurship #PodcastRecommendation 13/ Missed the previous episode with Catherine? Check it out for more on creating conscious corporate cultures and leading with purpose. 🙌✨ #ConsciousLeadership 14/ Catherine's mission: Help leaders navigate the modern workplace with practical tools and a focus on human & planetary well-being. The first-ever Awaken Company certification is here! 🚀🌍 #LeadershipCertification 15/ Catherine’s advice to leaders: Stay anchored in the present moment. Respond, don’t react. Your presence can transform challenges into opportunities. 🌟 #MindfulLeadership #PresentMoment 16/ Remember, transformational leadership can be taught. With the focus on the "4 i's," we're evolving beyond traditional models. 🚀 #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment 17/ Paul hints at an exciting future discussion on performance reviews. Stay tuned! 📈✨ #LeadershipTopics 18/ Thanks for reading! Let's engage, share your thoughts on leadership, and continue the conversation. Together, we can create thriving, awakened organizations. 💬💡 #LeadershipCommunity #AwakenedCompany [END]

❓ Questions

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1. Catherine Bell discusses the impact of labels such as "leaders" and "followers" in the context of emergency simulations. How does this shift towards a collective leadership mindset benefit an organization during a crisis? 2. Catherine introduced the concept of the "4 i's" of leadership: Inspirational Motivation, Idealized Influence, Intellectual Stimulation, and Individualized Consideration. How can these principles be implemented in an everyday corporate environment to enhance team performance? 3. Paul Zelizer mentioned the appreciative inquiry approach in organizational change. Can you provide an example from your own experience where focusing on what's going well has led to positive outcomes? 4. Catherine Bell speaks about the importance of cultivating a positive emotional bank account within teams. What strategies can leaders use to ensure more positive interactions than negative ones? 5. Discuss Catherine Bell's upcoming books on creativity and awakening in the workplace. Why do you think these topics are becoming more relevant in today's corporate culture? 6. Paul Zelizer talked about the challenges of maintaining focus on a single bottom line during unstable economic times. How can organizations balance financial goals with the need to address human and planetary well-being? 7. Catherine Bell suggests recognizing and removing self-limiting beliefs influenced by patriarchy and toxic capitalism. How can leaders begin to identify and dissolve these beliefs within their own organizations? 8. What role does self-awareness play in high-performing leaders, according to Catherine Bell? How can leaders cultivate greater self-awareness within themselves and their teams? 9. Catherine Bell emphasizes being anchored in the present moment as a way to empower leaders to respond rather than react to challenges. Can you think of a time when being present helped you manage a difficult situation more effectively? 10. Discuss the significance of transformational leadership and its focus on the 4 i's. How can these principles be taught and nurtured in emerging leaders within a company? These questions will help listeners delve deeper into the episode's themes and apply insights to their own experiences and organizations.

🪡 Threads by Instagram

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1. Discover the power of collective leadership with Catherine Bell on Awarepreneurs. Shift from a leader-follower mindset to a community-driven approach and unlock true potential in teams! 🌟 2. Learn about the "4 i's" of leadership with Catherine Bell: Inspirational Motivation, Idealized Influence, Intellectual Stimulation, and Individualized Consideration. Empower others by seeing them as unique individuals. 3. Dive into transformational leadership and why focusing on what's going well can drive meaningful change. Catherine Bell and Paul Zelizer explore in-depth on Awarepreneurs. Remember: Positive interactions fuel teams! 4. Excited for Catherine Bell's upcoming books on creativity and awakening in the workplace! Discover practical tools for conscious cultures and leadership adapts with times—coming soon from the Awaken Company founder. 5. Facing challenges in a dynamic workplace? Catherine Bell's certification program integrates wisdom traditions and real-world skills to ground leaders and foster innovative, humane organizations. Listen to her insights on the latest Awarepreneurs episode.

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