Mark Walton on Curiosity, Values and Creating White Space
The conversation with my long-time mentor and friend, Mark Walton, continues in this Part 2 episode. Together we talk about the importance of curiousity and the power of a common set of values. Mark also shares some of the best leadership advice he’s ever received. We then set out to build Mark’s equation, and reflect on how he can use the equation to build in the white space he needs now in order to support the design of his equation in the future. It’s a great demonstration of how the equation can be a helpful tool during transitional periods in life!
Mark Walton on Purpose, Intuition and Authentic Leadership
This is Part 1 of the incredible conversation I have with one of my long-time mentors and friends, Mark Walton. Mark’s wisdom and leadership never cease to amaze me, and as usual he’s left me with lots to think about! Together we dive into topics like how to stay grounded during times of uncertainty, and the inextricable relationship between purpose, contribution and identity. Mark describes what authentic leadership looks like and how it builds trust. He also advocates for surrounding yourself with people who are smarter and different from you.
Erin on Flexing Your Week (Step 4)
Once you’ve built your equation and put it into a daily practice, you’ll need to know how to flex your week. This episode covers Step 4 of the Unique Equation process by describing how to master the balance between discipline and agility throughout the week. It is full of tips and tricks to help keep you firmly in charge of your time.
Step 4 (Your Unique Equation): Flexing Your Week
Once you’ve built your equation and put it into a daily practice, you’ll need to know how to flex your week. This article covers Step 4 of the Unique Equation process by describing how to master the balance between discipline and agility throughout the week. It is full of tips and tricks to help keep you firmly in charge of your time.
Joanne Pattison on Adventure, Fun and Building Community
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with one of the loveliest people you’ll ever meet, Joanne Pattison. Joanne helps me better understand intentional community building and we talk about how community can help reinforce the practices around your own unique Fulfillment Equation. Joanne and I also talk about staying healthy, having fun, fostering a sense of adventure and how these three can all work together. Finally, we touch on the transition to retirement and finding fulfillment along the way.
Omar Khan on Pursuing Financial Independence
While money isn’t everything, there is certainly a component of finding freedom that involves financial independence. In this week’s podcast, I am talking to Omar Khan, a leader in the financial services industry and co-owner of Theta Trading, a financial education company. In our conversation we touch on the topics of financial literacy, how buying stuff doesn’t buy fulfillment, and the relationship between discipline and regret. Omar also gives practical tips and tricks on increasing your revenue and on teaching your kids financial literacy to prepare them for adulthood.
Chris Herbert on Connection, Conversation and Community
In this week’s episode with Chris Herbert (entrepreneur, professional marketer, former squash pro and expert community builder), we uncover the importance of connection and conversation, and how fundamental they are to our needs as humans. Chris breaks down how to foster networks by describing how “frequency builds familiarity, familiarity builds trust”, and why community is such an important factor for fulfillment.
Erin and Josh on Atlantic Canada Travel
One of our recent “life travel” adventures involved a 2-month trip to Atlantic Canada. This episode of the podcast is a complement to the travel blogs posted on the Fulfillment Equation website. In this episode, my husband Josh and I do a rapid fire walk-through of our favourite places to go, things to see and yummy eats from each location on our trip in order to give you ideas and inspiration for your own trip to the Maritimes.
8 Weeks in Atlantic Canada
Many friends, in planning their own trips out East, have asked for the itinerary for our 8-week adventure so they can hit the ground running with their own preparations. Here are the places we saw, locations where we stayed and some great spots to eat so that you can borrow ideas and inspiration for your own travels!