Purpose Talk with Aaron Pang

How Anyone Can Find Their Passion - Mark Drager

Mark is the founder of Phanta Media, podcast host of the popular show We Do Hard Things. He has interviewed thousands of people over almost 2 decades and hosted many live events.Key Questions Asked:0:00 Introduction2:14 My Journey6:31 Be Patient to Find Your North Star10:33 The Numbers Game13:27 How Being an Imposter Can Help Us19:41 Anxiety Helped Me Become a Better Person28:39 Getting Married at a Young Age and Then Having Four Children 52:02 Figuring out56:30 How to Pursue Your Passion At All Costs1:00:00 Being Responsible for Your Choices1:06:28 Bringing People with You on Your Journey1:12:32 Three Surprise Questions to Mark🔗 CONNECT WITH MARK💻 Website - https://www.markdrager.com/about-mark-drager👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdrager/🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

How To Find Purpose, Work With Anxiety and Depression - Steven Segal, Psychologist

Dr. Steven Segal was a popular lecturer at Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) where he taught postgraduate MBA students for more than 20 years. His classes were highly sought after and I was fortunate to attend one of them. Steven and I talk about the ancient history of purpose discovery, how an increasingly individualistic world affects our mental health and relationships, the relationship between self-actualization and purpose, the limitation of solution-focused thinking in the context of finding our purpose, how to work with anxiety and depression.Outline:0:00 – Introduction1:40 – What’s happening with the world4:25 – We confuse success with self-actualisation5:56 – What does self-actualisation feel like7:05 – Ian Thorpe staring at the black line8:02 – Developing our character and wellbeing Narcissism and relating to others8:50 – Chasing success after success10:56 – Different perspectives to look at our life12:15 – Nobody is completely actualised even Nelson Madela and Mahatma Gandhi15:40 – Why is everyone searching for meaning and higher purpose suddenly19:46 – Shifting anxiety to curiosity of emotions and mindset24:09 – The limitation of solution-focused questions; instead of exploration mindset24:35 – We are living with little self-belief and seeking external validation27:05 – The burden of individualism29:50 – When can anxiety help us become better33:03 – What is ancitement (anxiety and excitement)35:35 – What are the signs for anxiety and depression39:32 – Working with anxiety and depression, not working against it42:07 – Is our anger proportionate to the situation44:48 – How could leaders, parents, educators work with others in this increasingly individualistic world52:03 – The three questions🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVEN💻 Website - https://www.drstevensegal.com.au👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevensegal🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

Hong Kong’s Community Founder On Thriving As Single Working Parent - Women of Hong Kong

Partner of First Page Digital, Sarah Vee is the Founder of Women of Hong Kong and has built one of the biggest communities in Hong Kong to provide a safe space for women to grow and collaborate.Outline: 0:00 – Introduction1:40 – My story4:22 – Chasing the ‘success’ rat race9:40 – My parenting experience as a single mom12:28 – The feedback loop from my son16:45 – Picture with Barack Obama19:48 – When my son asked about his dad27:32 – Issues women face31:40 – How to encourage opposing views in the community36:50 – Three surprise questions42:03 – Bonus🔗 CONNECT WITH SARAH👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahvee🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

From Chicken Feet Business to Professional Photography For Celebrities - Ali Ghorbani

Ali is a professional wedding, celebrity and VIP photographer living in Hong Kong. His romance with photography began in 1989 when his uncle gave him a 35mm camera as a birthday present. At the age of 16, he  began documenting one of the modern world’s most important events: The fall of the Berlin Wall. Witnessing this unique event filled with emotions, colors and cultural diversity shaped his photographic style. Since then, he has traveled the world in 30 countries and called 6 of them home. Key Questions Asked:0:00 – Introduction2:50 – Escaping Iran and living in other countries4:50 – My first 35mm photo6:48 – Moving to Hong Kong8:00 – Financial crisis, how I specialised in photography13:15 – Different transitions in life17:25 – How to seize opportunity in life22:18 – Why NFT is great for artist31:22 – Be the first, best or different35:52 – Where I find my me-time37:52 – How do I handle negative feedback45:38 – How to gain perspective and gratitude in life🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-ghorbani-94239b5🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

How He Built An Award-Winning Corporate Training Company With No Experience - Gary Lo

Gary is the Managing Director and Principal Instructor of Glo Consulting. He is a TEDx Speaker and seasoned trainer with extensive corporate experience. He spent most of his career working at some of the most admired Fortune 500 companies including LVMH, Apple Inc., Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline and Nestle, with a scope covering the Greater China & APAC region. He was the former Head of Marketing & Admissions for the HKUST MBA Programs, and now serves as a Guest Lecturer for the HKU SPACE Institute for China Business and Nielsen University. He is a high impact presentation winner and has made over 1,000 public speeches in 30 different cities, and is also an Udemy Online Course Instructor with 50,000+ students globally.Key Questions Asked:0:00 - Introduction1:25 - From small company to fortune 500 company3:50 - Starting my own company6:45 - Should everyone be an entrepreneur9:36 - What skills should people invest in13:15 - Why do parents scream at children17:48 - Why do people lose momentum in life22:12 - My struggles25:44 - What I learned from my mum28:14 - My parents' divorce31:19 - Shifting our mindset when we are confronted with discomfort35:35 - Three questions🔗 CONNECT WITH GARY👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garwailo🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

How To Lead Yourself: Process and Tools - Elaine & Sook

Elaine Chung is a director at HKICPA, bestselling author, award-winning speaker and performance Coach. Sook Hyung Paek is a bilingual (Korean and English) author and executive coach who offers individual and group coaching to leaders. With over 30 years of business experience, her coaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and aligning with "Forces for Good."KEY QUESTIONS ASKED:0:00 - Introduction2:03 - How to co-author together5:45 - How to get clarity in life and take actionable steps (GRA3CE)10:58 - Why people failed their goal (WOOP)13:17 - What is failure19:13 - Who should read You Lead You22:15 - Building relationships with social media, overcome withdrawal25:08 - Three questions🔗 CONNECT WITH ELAINE & SOOK👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-chung-2b00a0174/👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sook-hyung-paek-msc-pcc-women-in-leadership-202708172/🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

Should You Say Yes To Everything At Work?

Episode 32Cristiane is a savvy customer/guest focused leader with 20+ years of global experience (Brazil, USA, Asia Pacific and Europe).KEY QUESTIONS ASKED:0:00 - Introduction1:58 - Why I don't have TV6:17 - How I shaped my job17:45 - Look for the good23:20 - Perfectionism26:30 - What to tell my younger self and older self30:54 - Live your own life32:00 - How to be vulnerable34:45 - Three questions🔗 CONNECT WITH CRISTIANE👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristianeross/🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

How To Rewrite Your Life’s Narrative and Be Happy from Bestselling Author - Aaron Pang

Aaron Pang is the bestselling author of the popular book, Unstuck - Think Like a Kid and Free Your Mind. Founder of Transformative Purpose - He is a 3-time book author, general management and transformation coach, and keynote speaker. He hosts a top 3% globally ranked podcast, Transformative Purpose. Aaron was recognised by Australia China Alumni Association as the Winner of the Australia China Alumni Award for arts and creative industries in 2022. Aaron’s honest insights on success, motivation and mindset —as well as his ability to develop deep conversations—have made him a leading thought leader in self-improvement. His experience in business has given him a rare breadth of general management and leadership opportunities spanning across business transformation, management consulting, and entrepreneurship. ✅  Key Questions Asked:0:00 - Introduction3:46 - About myself5:40 - What is transformative purpose8:10 - My purpose discovery13:28 - The four components in life each of us should think about18:47 - What happened during Covid24:03 - How to remove negativity in life26:10 - Bucket list28:24 - How I started my podcast and what I learned34:11 - Key takeaway to find your purpose36:00 - What brings me joy 🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

How To Communicate Effectively: Tips & Tools From HR Communication Coach

Hannah is a communication coach and works with companies and individuals to maximize the efficacy of their communications. She helps HR Managers make an impact and excel in their careers by demonstrating their expertise and value in meetings so they can earn respect, build strong relationships and move up in their careers at multinational companies.KEY QUESTIONS ASKED:0:00 - Introduction1:58 - Do you need to speak perfect English to be effective4:18 - International English is more functional5:58 - Common communication myths8:12 - How to improve your communication10:42 - How to respond to spontaneous question and think on our feet15:38 - How do I know if I am being effective in my communication17:52 - Big no-no speaking to a multinational audience20:20 - How to build up self-confidence and speak up (the piggyback technique)22:22 - Should we avoid starting with "I Think"24:16 - What can you do if you don't feel confident or scared of being talked over27:22 - Where can people learn from31:00 - Communication is a lifelong learning journey33:35 - How can we make our world better🔗 CONNECT WITH HANNAH👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahyurk🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe

Olympic Gymnast Explains Her Sports Injury Journey - Angel Wong

Angel Wong Hiu Ying is a Hong Kong gymnast. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics.KEY QUESTIONS ASKED:0:00 - Introduction4:06 - How I found my passion8:18 - The athlete mindset13:25 - How I set goals16:18 - Getting injured and the down moments25:45 - Gymnastics 10129:15 - How did I overcome my fear, do I persevere or pivot35:24 - People who inspire me versus my own unique self40:00 - Parents should encourage kids to explore as much as possible42:38 - Key takeaway from this conversation🔗 CONNECT WITH ANGEL📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/angelwong0405511🔗 CONNECT WITH AARON🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@transformativepurpose  📕Unstuck: Think Like A Kid And Free Your Mind - https://www.transformativepurpose.com/shop📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/aarontpang💻 Website - https://www.transformativepurpose.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpangSupport the showFrom the author of Unstuck, Aaron was emotionally stuck after a life lesson that happened in April 2019. He founded Transformative Purpose, a media and education platform to share inspiration and ideas, and help people become better at what they do. TP is a top 3% globally ranked Apple podcast. Previous guests include global CEO and entrepreneurs, scientists, psychologists, Olympian and professional athletes, authors, coaches, parents and many more.For more inspiration and ideas, check out: Self-help book - Unstuck on Amazon Transformative Journal on Amazon Become a speaker Contact us for workshops Sponsor our epsidoe