In this episode, Tim Duggan discusses his latest book, 'Work Backwards,' and the creative process behind writing. He shares his experience of separating his identity from the company he co-founded, Junkie Media, and the personal challenges he faced during that time. Tim also talks about his research process, including conducting interviews with experts and using music as a creative ritual. He acknowledges the presence of self-doubt throughout his writing journey and emphasizes the importance of constantly improving and pushing oneself. The conversation explores the themes of luck and timing, being in tune with trends, and the importance of starting with oneself. It delves into the problems with the current approach to work, such as overwork, disengagement, and apprehensiveness, and the need to fix the broken system. The conversation also discusses the healthier approach to work-life balance among Gen Z and the need for employers to create systems that support work-life balance. It concludes with practical advice for individuals who are dissatisfied with their current work situation and the importance of rebalancing life and work.

• The creative process involves solving a problem for oneself and then realizing it can also benefit others.
• Research and interviews with experts can provide valuable insights and inspiration for writing.
• Music can be used as a creative ritual to set the mood and enhance focus.
• Self-doubt is a common experience for writers, but it can be channeled into improving the work.
• Separating one's identity from a company or project can be challenging but also an opportunity for personal growth. Luck and timing play a role in success, but being in tune with trends is also important.
• Starting with oneself and finding a topic or idea that one genuinely cares about is crucial for long-term success.
• The current approach to work is broken, with issues such as overwork, disengagement, and apprehensiveness.
• Gen Z has a healthier approach to work-life balance, prioritizing life outside of work.
• Employers need to create systems that support work-life balance and prioritize employee well-being.
• Individuals who are dissatisfied with their work situation can start by rebalancing their life and work, focusing on work less, and improving their mind, body, and relationships.

For more on Tim: https://timduggan.com.au/

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In this episode, I'm talking to Brooke Brash - co-founder of 'Imaginal' (previously 'Ritual Community').

I met Brooke a few weeks ago and got talking about her journey from working in finance - to starting her own purpose led business... I had to halt our real-life conversation until we could make it 'Podcast Official'.

We dive into Brooke's background in business - and her journey to co-founding the holistic and integrative ritual community platform.

We cover topics such as:

• How a corporate job can prepare you for your purpose work.

• The signs of burnout and the cost of not listening to your inner voice.
• The power of attuning ourselves to be guided by our own innate wisdom.
• Turning the every-day into an act of self-care through the power of intention.

If you'd like to find out more about Imaginal's unique offerings, you can check out Brooke's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brooke.brash or Imaginal's website www.imaginal.com.au

Follow Dan: https://www.instagram.com/danbrophy/

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In this episode I’m talking to Callum Mitchell - founder of Perdrisat Perfume. A few years ago Callum ventured into the world of fragrance - interested in creating his own signature scent...not knowing he would end up launching his own fragrance business - and all that might come with that

His most recent launch of his summer collection has caused him to receive quite a bit of backlash from the online perfume community. In this episode we dive into the good and the bad of taking risks and launching your own business, and cover topics such as:

• What makes a perfume good?
• How do you even make perfume?
• The importance of having a good support system.
• How necessary it is to take risks in business.
• The steps and processes behind what inspires Callum to make each perfume, rather, 'characters' as he calls them.
• The endlessness of creativity and what to do with it.
• And we go over some of the comments he received during the backlash.

If you're as keen as I am to try out his range, you can find out more:

https://www.perdrisatperfume.com/

https://www.instagram.com/perdrisatperfume/

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