Be & Think in the House of Trust

• Form Frustration to Foresight: the Art of Anticipation, with Marcela Sabino

  Dive into our latest House of Trust episode where I am listening to Marcela Sabino, a visionary business strategist & futurist, about the art of anticipation, life-long learning and curiosity. We discuss how exponential technologies reshape your world, the importance of foresight practices in business and what exhaustion and frustration mean in this context.Learn to track signals of change and act today for a better tomorrow!Highlights in this episodeUnderstand the role of curiosity in driving innovation and developmentHow Tech empowers and overwhelms entrepreneurs and can lead to mental exhaustionThe ethical considerations surrounding AI and its potential impact on societyPractical tips for identifying and tracking weak signals of change in your industryThe importance of acting in alignment with the future you wish to create.Connect with SabinaWebsite: https://marcelasabino.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcela-sabino/Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

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• Nesting in Action: Cultivate Radical Community Resilience with Esther Foreman

  In this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust," Servane listens to Esther Foreman, founder and CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of the Social Change Agency and Social Change Nest. Esther is a leader with a purposefully anarchic style focused on getting out of the way and releasing resources to those better positioned to create changeEsther explains how the team support grassroots movements and community organisations through a trauma-informed, non-extractive approach, while transforming the funding landscape."Rest is radical... proper rest is resistance"Highlights in this episode:How the Social Change Nest was created during lockdown to support mutual aid groups across the UKHow "fiscal hosting" or "nesting" - provides trust-bases infrastructure support for grassroots organizations The philosophy behind the "nest" - supporting groups until they can operate independentlyThe disconnect between modern grassroots movements and traditional charitable structuresConnect with EstherThe social change Nest https://thesocialchangenest.org/ The Social Change Agency https://thesocialchangeagency.orgFind Esther on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherforeman/

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• Embracing Slowness: How Mindful Movement Fuels Social Change, with Claudia Cahalane

  In this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I listen to Claudia Cahalane, a journalist and meditation coach, about her transformative journey with Qigong—a meditative movement practice - and her insights from embracing slowness. Claudia shares how Qigong combines deep breathing and gentle movements to foster calmness and enhance physical health. After experiencing burnout, she found relief through Qigong during a silent retreat, which inspired her to teach and advocate for mindfulnessWe dive into the parallels between the slow, intentional nature of Qigong and the often sluggish pace of social change. Claudia emphasizes the need for patience and deeper connections within the social investment ecosystem, and how to embrace slowness as a means to build stronger relationships and create meaningful impact.Highlights in this episode:- The mental and physical health benefits of Qigong- How mindfulness practices can drive social change and boost creativity.- How social investors can build deeper relationships through diverse perspectives- Bonus: How Claudia's mindful morning routine sets a positive tone for her day!Connect with Claudia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiacahalane/Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

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• Buen Vivir: How Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Needs, with Dr Sara Calvo

  In this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane listens to Dr Sara Calvo, from Minca Ventures, who tells us about the transformative core principles of Buen Vivir (Good Living), a South American concept. Tapping into her background as a knowledge entrepreneur, university lecturer and global social innovation explorer, Sara explains how a deep connection with nature, community relationships, and a holistic approach to living goes beyond traditional well-being concepts. We hear how we can apply the Buen Vivir philosophy in various contexts, from individual well-being to organizational leadership, and the beautiful support and guidance it provides to meet the world’s needs.Highlights in this episode:Discover how the Buen Vivir Philosophy offers a wholesome approach to living in harmony with nature and community, and how it challenges traditional ideas of well-beingHear stories of communities and organisations around the world that have successfully embraced Buen Vivir principles, and how they cultivate sustainable and inclusive developmentLearn about the importance of aligning personal values with organisational goals and how leaders can incorporate Buen Vivir to flourish and grow their impactExplore how cultures around the world are adopting similar ideas, proving that we're all craving a more conscious and connected way of life.Connect with SaraOn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-calvo-martinez-19094714/At Minca Ventures www.mincaventures.comLearn: MBA4Impact: https://mba4impact.com/Book: "Social Innovation in Latin America", read the chapter: "Buen Vivir, a decolonial approach to development" https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780367823382-1/buen-vivir-decolonial-approach-development-morales-andrés-calvo-sara

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• Capoeira: A Decolonial Way of Moving Through Life & Work, With Felipe Cunha

  In this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I welcome Felipe Cunha, Mestre Violinha, a Brazilian researcher & professor, and Capoeira Master, with a passion for collaborative processes and organisational change. Felipe shares his profound insights into how Capoeira, the Brazilian martial art, can inspire us to foster a more human-centred, adaptable community and work culture:- Capoeira is a decolonial way of moving through life- Capoeira shows you how to create meaningful interactions and grow trust within teams and groups- Capoeira generates new ideas and helps you connect with others on a poetic level- Felipe explains his love for transformative learning processes that challenge conventional systems and inspire deeper connections- We dive into how embodied learning helps you grow in the world and transform yourself.Connect with Felipe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-cunha-b8325a9/"Tabacaria", Fernando Pessoa, 1944. https://lyricstranslate.com/en/tabacaria-tobacco-shop.html-0If you read Portuguese, explore his text "How Capoeira Can Teach us To Listen?" ("Como a Capoeira pode nos ensinar a escutar?") https://travessias.substack.com/p/como-a-capoeira-pode-nos-ensinarConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

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