Superpowers School Podcast - Productivity Future Of Work, Motivation, Entrepreneurs, Agile, Creative
Our mission: To help you build better human skills for the future to be more productive! The greatest product is you... but how do you ensure your skills stay relevant in the fast paced world we live in? Research shows that the average professional invests just 1% (24 mins) of their time per week in formal learning. Join Paddy Dhanda for a regular dose of inspiration and motivation from successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders and practitioners celebrating the human spirit. Hear about the Future Of Work, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Creativity, Agility, Leadership, Coaching and much more.
Episodes
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.
⚡️ Get an Inside Look at the Entertainment Industry
The entertainment industry has long been a source of inspiration for aspiring actors, musicians, and creators. From the bright lights of Hollywood to the music stages of Nashville, the entertainment industry has provided a platform for those who have the talent and the drive to make their dreams come true. But what does it take to make it in this fast-paced, ever-changing industry? Sonamm Sharma, an experienced entertainment professional, is here to provide us with an insight into the entertainment industry. Join us as we explore the journey, the highs and lows, and the key to success in the entertainment industry.
Sonamm Sharma (Actress / Entrepreneur)
Sonamm Sharma or Zaffarah is a versatile and multi-talented artist with years of experience in numerous creative fields, ranging from modelling to acting, from writing to music, from graphic design to art. Sonam has worked with the likes of National Geographic, World Book of Beauties (Canada), Singapore Tourism (Sentosa), Brazilian Teenage Mag ‘Bliss’, Top shop, Debenhams, a Scottish Educational Campaign, NDTV Prime, BSNL, Nissan Datsun, UNICEF, Canon India etc.. Sonam is also a theatre artiste (English plays primarily) currently based in New Delhi, India. She has been working as an actor for stage and camera for over 10 years now. Apart from plays & award winning short films, she has appeared on a TV show called 'airlines' on star plus, webseries called 'BAKED', ads, web videos (Scoopwhoop) & music videos. She has also worked in two Nollywood films, a web series called Made in Heaven directed by Zoya Akhtar for Amazon Prime, international short films and is also in the process of working on more international projects this year. Apart from acting, Sonam works as a Brand Architect and a Marketing Consultant to a range of businesses in India as also internationally. She offers a portfolio of skills given her background in Advertising and Marcom, and education in Design & I.T. from England and English Literature from Delhi University, India. Specialising in Creative Marketing/ Social Media Strategy, Copy writing, and Branding/ Personal Branding, Sonam has made noteworthy contributions in many Brand Building/ Brand Management/ ORM/ Digital Marketing Activations for companies like Microsoft, EMC, Apollo Tyres etc. apart from working closely with Hospitality, Fashion, Film & Lifestyle Industries. Sonam is the recipient of the Asdan Youth Achievement Award (Gold) for her creative contribution with a Yorkshire based charity (2008, UK). She was lauded internationally for her creative writing skills in the British Vogue Young Writers’ Contest (2008) and won multiple academic bursaries to further her creative ambitions in the UK. She is a certified learning facilitator for the differently-abled (from the UK) and was also one of the 20 women handpicked from India (2016) to be acknowledged for her contribution toward women empowerment (using performance arts as a medium) at the prestigious 'Women in the World' summit held in association with New York Times.
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Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.
⚡️ Make Your Workday More Positive: Strategies for Achieving Happiness at the Office
Are you tired of feeling unfulfilled and uninspired at work? Are you looking for ways to be more productive and satisfied in your job? Zahra Karsan, author of Six Weeks To Happy, can help. She has developed an actionable plan that will help you to discover the joy in your work and turn it into a career that you truly love. Join us in this episode as Zahra shares insights on why it's important to find lasting happiness and success in your career.
Zahra Karsan (Author of Six Weeks To Happy)
CEO of GetZENd (getzend.com), inspirational speaker and Success Coach to global C-level executives, announces her second book, “6 Weeks to Happy; The Ultimate Roadmap to Retrain Your Brain for Better Health, Greater Abundance, And Long Lasting Happiness.” The book debuted at #1 on the Amazon and Barnes and Noble charts and recently hit #2 on The Wall Street Journal Bestseller List. This step-by-step guide will train you to rewire your brain, break the cycles of stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve your overall mental and emotional health.
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Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.
⚡️ How I Launched The Creative Industry Awards
As a creative entrepreneur, Unique Monique was determined to make a meaningful impact in the entertainment industry. So, she decided to launch the Creative Industry Awards - an event that celebrates the best of the creative industry. It has been an incredible journey that has seen Unique Monique bring together a diverse range of industry professionals, from all over the world, in one place to recognize the outstanding work being done in the creative sector. Join us in this episode as we hear this remarkable story.
Unique Monique
Is a presenter, actress and founder of the Creative Industry Awards, with over 14 years experience in the creative industry. She started off her career as an MUA for YSL, she then swiftly moved into the modelling world firstly as a pageant contestant before collaborating with brands such as Nintendo, Lacoste and Bacardi. Her passion for acting lead her to audition and successfully secure a place IDSA where she studied an array of acting disciplines. She has appeared in music videos, hosts runway shows and has secured featured roles in short films due for release later on in the year. Monique is also a fashion show presenter, runway choreographer and sits on the casting panel for Fashion Show Live during London Fashion Week and Birmingham Fashion Festival. Her experience of working in a variety of disciplines and platforms in the creative industry has helped her build a portfolio of amazing contacts, business partners and friends.
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Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.
⚡️ Unlock Your Inner Super Collaborator - Tips and Strategies for Maximizing Your Teamwork Skills
Are you always looking to be a better collaborator at work or in your personal life? Have you ever wished you could make any group project or collaboration effort a successful one? Michael Fraidenburg, author of “Mastering Online Meetings”, has the answers you’ve been looking for. In this episode, he reveals the strategies and tips needed to help you become a super collaborator and make any project a successful one. Learn how to create the perfect synergy with your collaborators, the importance of communication, and how to stay organized and efficient. Whether you’re looking to better collaborate with your co-workers, classmates, family, or friends, this episode will give you the tools and know-how to reach your goals and make every collaboration a success.
Michael Fraidenburg (Author)
Favorite quote: “A person’s most important achievement is their next one…” Andrea Mead Lawrence Michael Fraidenburg is a certified mediator and author who lives about seven miles from where he was born in Olympia, Washington. He has taught facilitation skills for 25+ years and facilitated meetings for twice as long. His area of focus is high-conflict meetings and those with scientific and technical complexity. He owns two businesses, MasteringOnlineMeetings.com and The CooperationCompany.com. Michael is the author of, • Mastering Online Meetings—52 Tips to Engage Your Audience and Get the Best Out of Your Virtual Meetings • The Art of Asking Questions to Get Past “NO”—It’s time to Geek-Out on a Facilitator’s Best Friend—Asking Questions (eBook) • Intelligent Courage—Natural Resource Careers That Make a Difference In his Mastering Online Meetings work, Michael helps people fix awful online meetings. In his Cooperation Company work, he helps people improve their effectiveness through conflict resolution.
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Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.
⚡️ How To Master Online Meetings As A Facilitator
Are you a facilitator looking to master the art of running online meetings? With the growth of virtual meetings, it has become essential for facilitators to understand how to successfully run and manage an online meeting. From learning the latest technology to understanding the necessary protocols, it can be difficult to stay one step ahead. Fortunately, Michael Fraidenburg has the answers. In his recent book, "Master Online Meetings", he provides a comprehensive guide to virtual meetings, including tips and tricks for keeping meetings organized, engaging, and productive. Listen to this episode to find out what you need to know to make your next meeting a success.
Michael Fraidenburg (Author)
Favorite quote: “A person’s most important achievement is their next one…” Andrea Mead Lawrence Michael Fraidenburg is a certified mediator and author who lives about seven miles from where he was born in Olympia, Washington. He has taught facilitation skills for 25+ years and facilitated meetings for twice as long. His area of focus is high-conflict meetings and those with scientific and technical complexity. He owns two businesses, MasteringOnlineMeetings.com and The CooperationCompany.com. Michael is the author of, • Mastering Online Meetings—52 Tips to Engage Your Audience and Get the Best Out of Your Virtual Meetings • The Art of Asking Questions to Get Past “NO”—It’s time to Geek-Out on a Facilitator’s Best Friend—Asking Questions (eBook) • Intelligent Courage—Natural Resource Careers That Make a Difference In his Mastering Online Meetings work, Michael helps people fix awful online meetings. In his Cooperation Company work, he helps people improve their effectiveness through conflict resolution.
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Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.
⚡️ Embracing Technology and Humanity: Unlocking Our Passion for Progress
Darren Yeates is an Agile Coach with a passion for both technology and people. For more than a decade, he has been helping teams and organizations to transition to Agile and to increase their ability to create more reliable and successful products. His experience in guiding and empowering teams has enabled them to become more successful in their pursuits and to reach their goals. In this episode, we explore Darren's passion for technology and people and how his unique approach has helped organizations reach their goals and objectives.
Darren Yeates (Agile Coach)
Darren is a highly experienced Enterprise transformation professional and engineering manager. He has delivered Agile organisational change in organisations such as NatWest, BAE Systems, McLaren and Thales over the past 20 years. Darren has extensive experience of building organisations, delivery teams, and environments where continuous improvement of the development and delivery process is the focus and where everyones common goal is to sustainably deliver outstanding outcomes. Leading via coaching and mentoring, he is passionate about communication, group dynamics and coaching, and is not afraid to raise issues or drive change to remove impediments from delivery teams and continuously improve organisational behaviour. He is currently Director of Software Engineering at SITA, focussing at the moment on engineering practices, cloud migration, portability and organisational culture. With a passion for technology, Darren is still a software engineer at heart. This brings great benefit when working with delivery teams – he knows what they are going through as he has been there and done that. Darren keeps technical by developing iOS and Android apps. Javascript and React Native are his current tools. He is a Chartered IT Professional with the British Computer Society, a certified Enterprise transformation and team Agile coach, Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Scrum Master (CSM), Product Owner (CPO) a member of the Scrum Alliance and is currently seeking expert status with ICAgile for Enterprise Agile Coaching. Darren is a nationally qualified Search Dog Handler for Lowland Rescue and together with his dog Millie, assist the emergency services to locate missing and vulnerable people. They are on call 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.
⚡️ Agile Dog Search and Rescue: An Unconventional Example
Search and rescue missions have long been a challenge for first responders and volunteers alike. But what if there was a way to make them more efficient and effective? Enter Darren Yeates, an Agile Coach who has developed a new approach to search and rescue, using agile principles – and no technology. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how Darren has applied agile principles to a non-tech example of search and rescue, and how it can be used to improve the speed and accuracy of the process.
Darren Yeates (Agile Coach)
Darren is a highly experienced Enterprise transformation professional and engineering manager. He has delivered Agile organisational change in organisations such as NatWest, BAE Systems, McLaren and Thales over the past 20 years. Darren has extensive experience of building organisations, delivery teams, and environments where continuous improvement of the development and delivery process is the focus and where everyones common goal is to sustainably deliver outstanding outcomes. Leading via coaching and mentoring, he is passionate about communication, group dynamics and coaching, and is not afraid to raise issues or drive change to remove impediments from delivery teams and continuously improve organisational behaviour. He is currently Director of Software Engineering at SITA, focussing at the moment on engineering practices, cloud migration, portability and organisational culture. With a passion for technology, Darren is still a software engineer at heart. This brings great benefit when working with delivery teams – he knows what they are going through as he has been there and done that. Darren keeps technical by developing iOS and Android apps. Javascript and React Native are his current tools. He is a Chartered IT Professional with the British Computer Society, a certified Enterprise transformation and team Agile coach, Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Scrum Master (CSM), Product Owner (CPO) a member of the Scrum Alliance and is currently seeking expert status with ICAgile for Enterprise Agile Coaching. Darren is a nationally qualified Search Dog Handler for Lowland Rescue and together with his dog Millie, assist the emergency services to locate missing and vulnerable people. They are on call 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.
⚡️ Revolutionising Education: Launch of Innovative EduTech Start-Up
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to make your mark in the world of EduTech? Look no further than Stephanie Darvill, COO and Co-founder of Aline Learning Platform. With an innovative vision and a commitment to providing quality educational experiences, Stephanie and her team at Aline are launching a revolutionary new learning platform. Stephanie shares her story of launching an eduTech start-up and her journey to making a lasting impact on education.
Stephanie Darvill (COO & Co-founder of Aline)
Cofounder & COO of Aline (www.alinebetter.com), Business Strategist and Market Researcher turned entrepreneur with a huge passion for lifelong learning. She has over 9 years of experience working and building teams internationally and cross-market product launches. Originally from London, U.K., now based out of Sweden. Aline is a unique intelligent learning platform that allows individuals and companies to re- & upskill and accelerate learning. Download the app now at www.alinebetter.com/access
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Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
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Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.
⚡️ Bring Some Laughs to the Office: Tips on How to Be More Funny at Work
Are you looking for ways to lighten up your work day? Being funny at work is a great way to build relationships, break the ice and create a more positive atmosphere. But how do you ensure your jokes are well received? In this episode, author and founder of Comedy Central, Art Bell, shares his tips on how to be more funny at work.
Art Bell (Author & Founder of Comedy Central)
I was born on the Jersey Shore and grew up in a middle class household in the late 1950s and 1960s. My earliest ambitions were to become a famous scientist and to be funny. I worked hard at both through grade school, and the science aspiration got me A’s but the funny aspiration got me kicked out of class for “cutting up.” (If I’d been funnier the teachers wouldn’t have kicked me out.) In high school I found a more productive outlet by starting an underground newspaper called “The Tongue” and writing biting satire about my teachers, fellow students, and high school life. Of course, that too got me in trouble. I was beginning to understand that funny and trouble seemed, at least in my case, interconnected.
College (I went to Swarthmore College) was a more sober undertaking, although I did hit the stage in annual comedy sketch shows and played Motel the Tailor in the college production of Fiddler on the Roof. I was sure that would be my last time on stage, but I was wrong.
After graduation I spent a few years in Washington DC as an economist working on energy and environmental projects for the federal government. While I enjoyed it, I found myself reading Coal Weekly one afternoon and saying to myself, “I’m not a Coal Weekly kind of guy.” I quit my job and went to business school. Now I’m not saying I didn’t get a good business education at Wharton Grad — I did — but for me the best part was writing and performing in the Wharton Follies, an annual musical revue put on by students.
Upon graduating, I got a job at CBS, then HBO, where I started the Comedy Channel that became Comedy Central. After that I was President of Court TV, then worked for a while as a consultant to a bunch of television companies. Most interesting project: commercializing 3D television. Least successful project: commercializing 3D television. Too bad. It was really cool.
After I left the TV business, I took some writing courses and found I loved writing. Constant Comedy is my first book, not counting a humor book I wrote with a couple other guys while at Comedy Central. I hope to write some more books, but hey, who knows? I play piano and drums and I’m married to Carrie Livingston Bell and have two grown children. And that’s pretty much the story.
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Our mission: To help you build better human skills for the future to be more productive! The greatest product is you... but how do you ensure your skills stay relevant in the fast paced world we live in? Research shows that the average professional invests just 1% (24 mins) of their time per week in formal learning. Join Paddy Dhanda for a regular dose of inspiration and motivation from successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders and practitioners celebrating the human spirit. Hear about the Future Of Work, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Creativity, Agility, Leadership, Coaching and much more.