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Growth versus Safety, for Courageous Living – with Telana Simpson

May 8, 2023

Growth versus Safety, for Courageous Living – with Telana Simpson Podcast: Telana explores the courage part of courageous communication, by sharing some thoughts from Nelson Goud, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow and Aristotle. They all speak about how our basic needs for safety and for growth play a role in activating our courage. Courage is the spark that gives us the inner strength to choose growth over safety. Audio: Video: About Telana: Telana is a Courage Coach and author who helps…

A conversation about feminism and gender equality, with Desray Clark : Episode 17

Sep 24, 2015

Confrontation skills, Leadership, Relationships, Social Issues

As an example of a conversation that counts, Telana invited Desray Clark, a women’s leadership development specialist, to talk about the topic of feminism today. They cover how being a feminist has been misconstrued and how the movement has impacted some of the challenges we face today in terms of gender equality. They explore the conversations both men and women need to be having, and how we can have more of these conversations. What are the skills we need, and…

How to turn your life around, with Franklin Esau : Ep 4 – Part 2

Feb 12, 2015

Change, Emotions, Facilitation, Growth, Responsibility, Self Esteem

Franklin Esau turned his life around from one of crime, manipulation, and selfishness to his life today of kindness, openness, and understanding. He talks with Telana about his upbringing in gangs in the infamous area known as the Ghetto, or Elsies River, just outside Cape Town, and his time in prison and what led to him to making new choices. They discuss emotions, decision making, values and making good choices. This is an inspiring 2 part story of change, from…

How to turn your life around, with Franklin Esau : Ep 4 – Part 1

Feb 12, 2015

Change, Emotions, Facilitation, Growth, Responsibility, Self Esteem

Finding Yourself in Prison, with Karina Andersen : Ep 3

Feb 2, 2015

Facilitation, Responsibility, Self Esteem, Spirituality

We’re all in some sort of prison. Being curious, non-judgemental, and listening and sharing stories of our lives and struggles, triumphs and challenges, we can be more open to opportunities to grow, and to contribute positively to those around us. Karina Anderson shares how she found more of herself from working with prisoners, and how the inmates are also finding themselves and reintegrating with society, impacting their communities positively. In Karina’s words: “I am exactly where I am meant to…