Bruce Pilbrow makes change happen no matter which organisation or NGO he’s working in. We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly along the way. There are lessons about key principles of bringing about healthy transformation, what to look for when leading change, how to know when to get out and move on. I also ask Bruce about tough conversations,…

Part Two of an interview with Dr Jeff Crabtree on the systemic problem of sexual harassment and what we have to do about it. In this second part of the interview we dive into how the research has changed and affected Jeff and what it looks like to carry stories on behalf of others.由Tash McGill

In this two-part episode, I share my own recent experience of sexual harassment and interview our friend Dr Jeff Crabtree on the insights he’s gained from his Ph.D research into workplace and sexual harassment in the music industry in Australia and New Zealand.由Tash McGill

This is an invitation to a deep dive on articulating and understanding your unique values as part of your identity and beginning to understand how values alignment can help you navigate tension, transformation and find a pathway to what it is you truly want.由Tash McGill

In this first episode of Season Three, I dive into storytelling and why it’s so important - how it can lead us to ask better questions, to really understand our values and how to align our exterior world to those internal values. I highlight some client stories and set the scene for the stories from agents of change and change artists we’re going t…

The Transformationist podcast is coming back with more stories of meaningful change after the world was turned upside down.由Tash McGill

Jacob Eckeberger decided to go on a pursuit of wellness, looking for a broader definition than just being healthy in body. His unique 6-month framework of exploration has led to insight and greater understanding - particularly in the area of understanding passion and purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with doing meaningful …

Timothy Eldred grew up with the problem of alone and has recognized the challenge it poses to modern day life and leadership. We talk about the highest value of friendship and it's transformational power. Now as an author, speaker, and consultant with a reputation for ruffling feathers and challenging the status quo. His book Alone Sucks addresses …

This is me, I'm a New Zealander and so is Season One guest Daryl Habraken. A week after the horrific terror attack on a Christchurch mosque, we sat down to process our thoughts, emotions and what it means for our beautiful country to respond to the reality of racism, classism and doing better.由Tash McGill

This is Jeff Goins, best-selling author, speaker and one of the endlessly curious ones. Jeff's journey took him past almost every goal he set with success and left him wondering if success alone would ever satisfy. Join us in this deep dive into reframing success and transforming achievement. You can find Jeff online at www.goinswriter.com.…

Meet Kyrin Bhula. Kyrin was in her 20s when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. After her father died, she became her mother's fulltime caregiver. We walk through a personal conversation about how caring for Martha has changed as the disease progresses and how the experience is shaping and transforming Kyrin.…

Welcome back Jeff Crabtree. In this episode, we visit with Jeff again, this time to discuss the difference between critique and criticism and how both are crucial in our journey of growth and transformation. Jeff first joined us to talk about creativity and transformation in Season One. You can connect with Jeff's work through the Zebra Collective …

Meet April Diaz. As a coach, leader and business owner April has learned the value of having mentors and guides to speak into your life in moments of growth, during what she calls 'pattern interruptions' and even when they have something to say you don't want to hear. Dive in to the nitty-gritty of transformation in this episode and then head over …

This is Joel Diaz, a Cuban American who grew up in a third culture space - his Cuban-born parents carved out a Spanish speaking life in America while Joel crosses fluently between both worlds. Until recently, he'd never been home but now that he has, we talk about becoming Cuban and processing what it means to live with white privilege as a third c…

Meet Richie Hardcore. He's an educator, advocate and former Muay Thai champion. But having interviewed him, I'd describe him as a lifelong learner who is consistently evolving and sharing that journey with others. He's a genuine advocate for diversity, reframing healthy masculinity and ending domestic violence. With a large social media following, …

Meet Elle Campbell, business owner, entrepreneur and creative type. Her energy and commitment to making great stuff people can use is infectious, but for her pathway to running a successful business might take you by surprise. Elle shares lessons from her path as an experimentuer, successes and failures on the way and the importance of building a b…

Meet Mark Oestreicher, a leader and instigator within his field. In this episode we talk frankly about the transformations in his career - from leading large organisations to being let go, starting something new and the transformation into the third phase of his work, which has already begun. We touch on brain science, finding hope and navigating t…

I'm Tash, The Transformationist. In this season summary, join me and my producer Michael Yoder for a behind the scenes conversation about where the podcast started, our highlights and reflections on the first season of The Transformationist where heartbreak, curiosity, creativity, deconstruction and spirituality led us through stories of real trans…

This is Michael Frost, a writer and speaker in the areas of theology, spirituality and social change. In this episode we dive into another story of spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction: discussing the power dynamics of modern religion and Michael's journey through fundamental Christianity and religious ideology. Having initially studied biom…

Meet Al Keating. You might say he’s not your typical chief executive, and that his path to this role has not included the standard succession of swivel chairs and over-priced fountain pens. With the exception of an 18-month hiatus during which he had the title ‘Intangible Value’, Al has been CE at Supreme since 2012. In this episode, we explore the…

This is Daryl Habraken, actor and cinematographer. In this episode we continue on the theme of mental wellness, as Daryl shares from his experience first realising he was experiencing depression and his proactive method of managing his health. We talk about in an age of 'toxic masculinity', men need more safe spaces to be themselves. This is also a…

Meet Juliagrace. As an award winning singer/songwriter and speaker, life was pretty good - at least, that's how it seemed. Outside of her control, life got turned upside down and then she found herself facing a mental wellness crisis. Since then, she's been re-writing the script in her own life and is a mental wellness advocate,talking about crisis…

Meet Rev. Frank Ritchie. A few years ago, Frank went to Israel and Palestine as part of his work with an aid organisation. Through crisis, what was an intellectual curiosity in a different form of spirituality became a necessity through his experience. Frank is the minister of Commoners Wesleyan Methodist Community in Hamilton, New Zealand, a broad…

Meet Libby Moon. A broken heart led her on a journey of healing and rediscovering life; a life full of welcoming people to her table and baking bread, sourdough specifically. Her tender journey will inspire you in the kitchen but also in how to face grief and loss without losing a love of beauty. You can connect with Libby at: http://thistable.co.n…

Jeff Crabtree is a musician, writer, producer and all-round creative force. His work in the areas of creativity, living with a creative mind and the creative workforce sees him in high demand as a speaker and consultant around the world. In this bumper episode, we talk about transformation both as creative product and process in the lives of creati…

Catherine Sylvester is an award winning radio announcer, actress and TV presenter. Her story of transformation from alcohol addiction and other substitutions is really a story of finding an inner confidence that matches the outer. You can find Catherine at: www.catherinesylvester.co.nz and on Instagram @_catherinesylvester_ Join The Transformationi…

For Nick Roach, a career-ending injury opened doors to exploring and designing a life with intention. In this episode, Nick shares his journey to the NFL and how he navigated through recovery to determine what life might look like next. Check out The Transformationist here Web - http://thetransformationist.org Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gr…

David Hayward, otherwise known as the Naked Pastor, was an ordained minister for more than 20 years. During that time he began a very personal and public journey through changing his mind and now leads an online community for people examining and exploring spiritual independence. You can connect with David, his online community and his art using th…

In this episode, Meg Cowan talks about life running her business and trying to make a difference in the world and how it wasn't always that way. After dealing with a diagnosis of chronic pain and fibromyalgia for nearly ten years, a change in thinking was key to unlocking an entirely more hopeful future. Download the Perfect Day workbook here https…