Would you like to unlock the creative, imaginative and innovative potential in your team or organisation…BUT…don’t want to listen to another serious podcast which offers 7 steps, 5 habits, 3 mantras, and a hard sell in a pear tree? Then join ‘The Occupational Philosophers’, a ‘not-so-serious’ podcast with Simon Banks (middle-aged Australian surfer man, artist and published author) and John Rice (middle-aged British man with a love of curiosity and philosophy) as they chat with a ‘clowder’ (great word!) of curious cats from the fields of Comedy, Academia, Philosophy, Neuroscience, Psychology, Design, Marketing, and Business, to explore how you, your team, and your organisation, can develop your curiosity, spark your creativity, and free your imagination, so you can grow your business and your people….sounds great huh?! But don’t just take our word for it, read what our listeners think: “Worth a listen, one of them has a strange Australian accent” “They’re not philosophers, they’re idiots” “If you like business, philosophy, humour, creativity, and imagination, then have a listen - if not, then I would leave well alone” http://www.occupationalphilosophers.com
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Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
To Simon’s delight, this week's guest is fellow Tasmanian Toby Wilkin.
For over 15 years, Toby has been a noteworthy leader in the entrepreneurial space. Born and raised in Tasmania Toby, thoroughly understands tourism and business in the state and beyond. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family in the construction, business and development industry he has shared this passion and success in his entrepreneurial adventures.
Toby has a series of different companies under the groups control including:
- Wealth Lab - Taking our experience and world-class sales systems to help other businesses thrive, offering sales & marketing coaching, events and digital presence products.
- Torple Energy - An energy rating consultancy firm focusing on sustainable outcomes for new development across Australia.
- Zippi Electric Bikes - Focussed on Raising Balanced Kids, this innovative startup was all about fun and kid-focused with Electric eBikes.
In this show, John and Simon dive into Change Overnight. Toby and cofounder Sam Haberle conjured up the idea behind Change Overnight in early 2018 while dreaming of ways they could extend their mission to make a positive impact in the world.
Outside of being a serial entrepreneur, Toby enjoys technology, making a difference and thinking big!
In this episode, The Occupational Philosophers explore:
- If you’re open, people seem to present themselves at the right time
- How a little wine can bring about some big ideas
- How colours and design can make us feel and connect to emotion
- It’s OK to be a little uncomfortable
- The importance of allowing serendipity and how it can open up opportunity
- Why it’s important to put some good energy into the world
- How 12 months can seem a long time to some people and a short time to others
- Why a little red wine can be the start of a good idea
As always, there is a thought experiment. For this show, it's Trip(advisor) of a lifetime
The Occupational Philosophers hope you enjoy listening to the show as much as they enjoyed making it.
Resources
Toby Wilkin website https://tobywilkin.com/
Change Overnight Hotel https://changeovernight.co/
Why Worry Wally Books https://whyworrywally.com/why-worry-wally
Derren Brown The Secret of Luck (featuring the unlucky butcher!) https://youtu.be/RuRGzZAk7S4?si=z7x84NeFSZPfKPKR
Say Hello to the Occupational Philosophers
www.occupationalphilosophers.com
Their day jobs:
JOHN: www.bowlandconsulting.com
SIMON: www.simonbanks.com.au
SIMON SHOWREEL: https://youtu.be/YZQdJI6qGvg
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