Purposeful living: 5 transformational resources to kickstart your purpose journey
Have you ever thought deep down that you’re destined for something – but you’re unsure what it is? You’re not alone.
Stepping into who we were ‘born to be’ can be tricky, and for many people, it’s a process of discovery, realisation, and creation, which can take time. But there are ways you can fast-track your development. It starts with the decision to be curious about your purpose, and intentional in your pursuit to unlock it. That’s where we come in!
This article provides 5 life-changing resources to help you step into your purpose. Afterall, our unique purpose is within each and every one of us, we just have to uncover it.
So, let’s get started!
Resource #1: PODCAST – The DNA of Purpose by Rebecca Tapp
This fortnightly podcast is a ‘purpose’ bible. Featuring the world’s most inspiring and on-purpose thought leaders, influencers, activists, entrepreneurs, science geeks, creative visionaries, innovators, and everything in between, these conversations hold deep wisdom and unlock the secrets around what purpose really is, and how you can harness it in your life.
Listen to the DNA of Purpose podcast here.
Rebecca Tapp is a purpose guru and has helped hundreds of individuals and organisations lead purpose-driven lives. Her whitepaper is a fascinating read, providing a blueprint for how individuals can lead with purpose, and how organisations can integrate a purpose-led business strategy to drive superior results.
Resource #2: BOOK – ‘The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work and Organisation with the Power of Authentic Purpose’ by Zach Mercurio
This book has received significant acclaim, making its way onto the bestseller list. With reviews such as ‘an extraordinary, life-changing, life-enhancing read’ (Midwest Book review), this book is your gateway to discovering, clarifying, and delivering your reason for existence.
Learn more or purchase The Invisible Leader book here.
Zach Mercurio is an international thought-leader on purpose, a meaningful work consultant, and acclaimed researcher. Zach’s blog is also a wonderful source of ongoing inspiration and thought leadership to keep you energised and motivated on your purpose journey.
Resource #3: PODCAST – Leading from Purpose with Nick Craig (a great one for purpose-led organisations)
One of the eminent thought-leaders in ‘unlocking purpose’ is Nick Craig. Fortune 500 consultant and President of the Core Leadership Institute, Nick and his team have transformed over 10,000 leaders in organisations globally. His podcast, Leading from Purpose, probes some of the greatest minds in the field of authentic, and purpose driven leadership in the modern world, and is an absolute-must for organisations pursuing a purpose-led business strategy.
Listen to the Leading from Purpose podcast here.
Nick is also the author of ‘Leading with Purpose: Clarity and Confidence to Act When it Matters Most’ – a powerful framework for how we can lead ourselves and our teams to achieve our most ambitious goals. To get started, why not read his popular Harvard Business Review article that provides a synopsis for how to inject purpose in yourself and your team.
Resource #4: APPS – Keeping you on-purpose
Sometimes we need a little help to live a purposeful life, and that’s where apps come in. From mindfulness to
inspiration and everything in between, these apps can help you lead your best life.
Fabulous: Daily motivation and habit tracker – This award-winning, science-based app motivates you to improve your sleep, fitness, and wellbeing by providing transformative life-changing habits. Download it on Apple and Android today.
Insight Timer – This app features over 30,000 guided meditations and is perfect for helping you build mindfulness into your life. Download it on Apple and Android today.
Toobee – This app allows you to select (or create) positive affirmations that can be timed to pop up on your mobile screen at a pre-determined time. In less than a minute a day, you can become more positive, relaxed, and motivated to meet your life goals. It’s like your own personal wellness coach in your pocket! Download it on Apple and Android today.
Gratitude: Diary, Vision Board – This app makes practicing gratitude easy and fun. There are profound benefits of regularly practicing gratitude including improved health, resiliency, positive emptions, and wellbeing. So, what are you waiting for? Download it on Apple and Android today.
Resource #5: EVENT – Newday Leadership Summit
There is nothing quite like sitting in a room with other purpose-led individuals who are inspired to make the world better place – and that’s what Newday is all about.
With the motto ‘Inspired leadership for the greater good’ Newday features extraordinary pioneers and thought leaders from Australia and around the globe who’ve been handpicked for their innate ability to motivate, challenge, and prepare you to become the leader you’ve always dreamed of.
Newday presenters interrogate the concept of purpose from all angles. Not only will this experience broaden your comprehension of purpose, but the inspiration and insights derived from on-purpose leaders, is incomparable. Check out Newday here.
Are you interested in clarifying your organisational purpose? Let’s chat!
This article was written by Thrive Communications for Newday Leadership.
