A changing climate presents humanity with only one option: adapt. Join your host, Doug Parsons for America's leading podcast on climate change - America Adapts! Each episode, Doug sits down with scientists, activists, policymakers, and journalists to discuss the tough questions facing this country and the world as we confront humanity's greatest challenge. Question your assumptions, refresh your perspective, and become part of the climate movement that will determine our planet's future, rig ...
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Welcome to Goals Do Come True with Doug Bennett, bestselling author, lifestyle financial planner, and international speaker. Each week, Doug will share insights with you from inspiring guests who have already achieved their work-optional dreams. You’ll get a ringside seat into real stories of people who have overcome bankruptcy, built and sold successful businesses, and are now living life on their own terms WITHOUT ever worrying about their finances. By the end of this journey, you’ll be on ...
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Say Your Audacious Goals Out Loud | Holly Budge
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50:32Doug is joined by Holly Budge, one of the UK's most accomplished female adventurers. From becoming a professional skydiver to being the first woman to skydive Mount Everest, racing horses across Mongolia and summiting Everest, Holly shares how setting audacious goals transformed her life. But her most meaningful adventure came when she founded "How…
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The Psychology of Sudden Wealth with Melissa Hoyer
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32:01Doug talks about the complex world of inherited wealth with financial planner and life coach Melissa Hoyer. Melissa brings 20 years of expertise working with significant inheritances at The Wealth Conservancy. They explore the psychological challenges of sudden wealth, the importance of balance and setting meaningful intentions versus rigid goals. …
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The Wild, Wild West of Climate Modeling…Just Got Wilder
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1:10:52In episode 227 of America Adapts, we are re-releasing one of the more popular episodes of the podcast — my interview with Madison Condon, a law professor at Boston University. In our original conversation, we explored the critical role climate modeling plays in climate adaptation, including: what climate models can — and can’t — do; the concept of …
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Preventing Decision Fatigue and Creating Achievable Goals with Trader Anmol Singh
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37:23Doug interviews Anmol Singh, trader and investor and author of Prepping for Success. Singh talks about goal setting including breaking down big goals into actionable steps and maintaining integrity with yourself. From visualising success on his university vision board to now living that reality in New York City, Singh reveals how proper goal settin…
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Goal Setting Success from Publishing Expert Michael Drew
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47:27Doug speaks with Michael Drew, a marketing expert who has helped publish thousands of books and put 132 titles on bestseller lists. Drew talks about the true purpose of publishing books, explaining why becoming a bestseller should be a strategy, not a goal. He also reveals the secrets of effective goal setting, customer relationship building, and t…
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Foundations and Transformational Climate Adaptation: A Roadmap for Funders
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58:58In episode 226 of America Adapts, Dr. Susanne Moser, a world leading expert in climate adaptation returns to discuss a new report she’s co-authored, The Tasks of Now: Toward a New Era in Climate Resilience Building. We explore how adaptation strategies have evolved—and why we need to shift from incremental approaches to truly transformational actio…
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Join Doug as he celebrates 200 episodes of the Goals Do Come True podcast. In this special solo episode, he talks about resilience, reinvention and the rewards of setting goals that truly matter. He also talks about his own journey to success and how overcoming difficulties has been key to his own and others' success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anyone who has a…
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Setting Ridiculous Goals with 'Lord Zoom' John Drinkwater
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1:05:18Doug is joined by John Drinkwater, known as toastmasters Lord Zoom. John talks to Doug about how he became a Zoom expert during the pandemic, creating virtual Toastmasters events including TV productions that drew global audiences. He shares Zoom's AI capabilities, content creation strategies and his unconventional approach to goal setting. KEY TAK…
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Climate Change, Real Estate, and Adaptation: Why Flood Disclosure Matters with NRDC
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1:19:58In episode 225 of America Adapts, we explore flood risk disclosure—a simple yet powerful climate adaptation tool that helps homebuyers avoid financial disaster while building more resilient communities. As climate change worsens flooding and federal support for resilience efforts declines, some states are stepping up with smart policies to protect …
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Make Big Hairy Audacious Goals! Doug and Tanja Bogataj's Guide to Intentional Achievement
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51:02Doug interviews Tanja Bogataj, a visionary leadership coach who made a bold transition from a government career to entrepreneurship. Tanja shares the challenges of reinventing herself and how she helps other leaders launch their big dreams. The conversation explores goal setting strategies, work/life balance and the importance of support systems. D…
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Why Your Face Holds the Key to Achieving Your Goals with Tammy Cho
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39:24Doug speaks with Tammy Cho, a former healthcare leader who became an international bestselling author and self-love and energy leadership mentor. Tammy reveals how face and body analysis can identify the invisible blocks preventing goal achievement and personal fulfilment. She shares her journey from burnout and disconnection to energy alignment, e…
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How to Prevent Burnout with Dennis Franczak CEO of Bright Matter
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39:53Doug interviews Dennis Franczak, a transformative c-suite executive who shares his journey through burnout and recovery. Dennis opens up about how his single minded focus on business success cost him his marriage and nearly everything else until he hit rock bottom. Now, as CEO of Bright Matter, he helps other executives avoid the same pitfalls thro…
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In episode 224 of America Adapts we’re diving into climate change and human mobility—how rising seas, extreme weather, and disasters are forcing communities to relocate and what that means for policy and planning. Joining the podcast is Dr. Eric Chu, who’s helping lead a new webinar series (where America Adapts was the moderator) on this topic with…
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Making Business Simple Again with Del Parsons
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52:45Doug interviews Del Parsons, a business coach and marketing mentor. Del shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, triggered by a pivotal conversation with her husband over cocktails in Portugal! With discussions about goal setting, business growth and balancing entrepreneurship with parenting a child with additional need…
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Reducing Disaster Risk: The Workforce of the Future
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1:10:04In episode 223 of America Adapts, we explore disaster resilience and climate adaptation through four expert interviews. We start with Anita Van Breda of WWF’s Environment and Disaster Management (EDM) program who kicks things off by sharing the program’s 20-year journey integrating nature into disaster risk management. Then, Dr. Ken Conca critiques…
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Transform Your Goals Through Self Care and Healing with Amanda Lemmage
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33:02Doug is joined by Amanda Lemmage, the founder of Skingevity Med Spa and Wellness Clinic. Through personal narratives of resilience and healing, Amanda shares her story from early childhood trauma to becoming a wellness advocate and entrepreneur. She reveals her thoughts about the connection between inner healing, mindset, and achieving goals. Amand…
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Protecting Innovation with Noam Krasniansky
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57:20In this episode of Goals Do Come True, Doug interviews serial entrepreneur Noam Krasniansky. After experiencing the devastating impact of counterfeiting on his own successful products, Noam developed Komposite, a revolutionary blockchain solution to protect creators and brands. His fascinating transformation from traditional product development to …
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What Modern Sales is Missing with Bryan Flanagan
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41:59Doug interviews Bryan Flanagan, a sales legend with an extraordinary journey from IBM to becoming a key figure at the Zig Ziglar Corporation. Bryan gives his advice on goal setting, sales ethics, and personal growth, drawing from his 14 years at IBM and 29 years working alongside Zig Ziglar himself. He also shares his experiences and knowledge abou…
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From Risk to Resilience: Wildfires and the Insurance Industry’s Climate Reckoning
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34:18In episode 222 of America Adapts, I sit down with Dr. Carolyn Kousky, a leading expert in climate risk and insurance, to explore the transformative potential of 'Insurance for Good.' We discuss how climate change is not only intensifying risks like wildfires in California but also driving radical changes to insurance markets worldwide. Carolyn shar…
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Rewriting the Rules of Grief with Ghulam Fernandes
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42:55Doug talks to grief specialist Ghulam Fernandes to explore the complex world of grief and loss. Through her own powerful journey of multiple personal losses, Ghulam talks about handling grief, building emotional resilience, and transforming pain into purpose. This episode isn't just about dealing with death – it's about understanding how various ty…
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Doug connects with Shawn Maloney, a retirement planning expert to explore retirement planning and goal setting. Their conversation explores the psychology of retirement, the importance of planning beyond just finances and how to truly retire happy. Shawn also shares his innovative "retire happy framework" and discusses the crucial balance between e…
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Climate Adaptation Predictions for 2025: What the Experts Say
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38:28In episode 221 of America Adapts, we’re hosting some of the world’s leading adaptation experts (and previous podcast guests) to make climate predictions for 2025! From the growing impacts of wildfires reshaping communities, extreme heat, adaptation technology, to the potential massive shifts in climate policy under a new presidential administration…
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Why Failure is Essential for Success and More Business Lessons from Nick Schwarzrock
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44:12Doug speaks with Nick Schwarzrock, a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry and £2.4 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions under his belt. From personal transformation through weight loss to building billion-dollar businesses, Nick shares his ideas around goal setting, innovation, and the importance …
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Setting Goals That Actually Work: The ADHD Entrepreneur's Guide with Maddy Alexander-Grout
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41:14Join Doug as he talks with Maddy Alexander-Grout, an entrepreneur who transformed her life from £80,000 in debt to running successful businesses. Maddy shares her journey from running a local discount card business to becoming a visibility strategist and ADHD champion. As she talks about goal setting, manifestation, and authentic social media prese…
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A Christmas Podcast Message from Doug Bennett
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7:23This episode is a special Christmas message from Doug for his listeners all the way from Tunisia. Doug wants to take this opportunity to thank his listeners, his fellow goal setters, for all of your support this year and talks about past, present and future goals. Doug also reflects on the best from his podcast guests this year, sharing practical s…
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The Adaptation Playbook: Innovative Strategies for Climate Resilience with Tailwind
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37:17In episode 220 of America Adapts, we’re diving into a new project from Tailwind: The Adaptation & Resilience Innovation Playbook. In this episode, I chatted with Katie MacDonald, co-founder of Tailwind, a pioneering firm dedicated to driving innovation in climate adaptation. Katie and her team at Tailwind are at the forefront of helping companies t…
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The Brain Science Behind Procrastination with Business Coach Debby Canarini
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42:31Doug speaks to business coach Debby Canarini, who shares how to overcome procrastination and build self-esteem. With 25 years of coaching experience, Debby opens up about her journey from a shy, dyslexic girl to a successful entrepreneur. She gives proven techniques for facing fears, breaking through perfectionism, and achieving goals. Both Doug an…
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Marketing Expert Darcy Juarez: How to Build Systems That Actually Work
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45:12Join Doug as he interviews Darcy Juarez, the behind-the-scenes force of major marketing campaigns and co-author of Dan Kennedy's latest book. With over 20 years of experience, Darcy breaks down complex marketing concepts into digestible, actionable steps. She reveals the secrets of effective direct marketing, sharing insights on automation, custome…
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Climate Fiscal Risks: The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s Recommendations to Congress
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1:34:22In episode 219 of America Adapts, we dive into the intersection of climate resilience, fiscal accountability, and federal oversight with two distinguished guests: Dr. Jesse Keenan, a leading expert in adaptation and urban planning at Tulane University, and Alfredo Gomez, Director of the Natural Resources and Environment Program at the Government Ac…
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No Bad Days, Just Bad Minutes: Goal Setting with an Autism Super Dad Jordan Modiano
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54:41Doug is joined by Jordan Modiano, a business owner, race car driver, leadership trainer, and motivational speaker who proudly calls himself an "Autism Super Dad." Jordan shares his thoughts on everything from goal setting and leadership to how his daughter's autism has shaped his approach to life and business. Jordan's stories and lessons will insp…
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Why Your Goals Might Be Wrong: Dan Bradbury's Three Part Success Formula
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44:54Doug is joined by Dan Bradbury, an entrepreneur, business investor and mentor. Dan shares his journey through early business failures, a life threatening accident that changed his perspective on financial security, and his evolution into buying, scaling, and selling companies. His approach to goal setting, learning, and business growth, combined wi…
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Climatopias 101: The Who, What, Where of Utopic Climate Adaptation Planning
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45:55In episode 218 of America Adapts, I’m joined by Dr. Alizé Carrere, a recent doctoral graduate from the University of Miami, whose groundbreaking research explores the concept of "climatopias"—an innovative blend of climate and utopia. Now based in Nairobi, Kenya, Alizé shares her fascinating insights into how architecture and urban design can tackl…
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Is Goal Setting The Missing Link in Relationship Success? with Ang Allan-Burns
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46:55Doug interviews Ang Allan-Burns a fellow podcaster, Amazon #1 bestselling author of "Do I Really Hate Men?" and expert life coach. Ang shares her thoughts on goal setting, relationship dynamics, and personal growth after divorce. From discussing the importance of shared values in relationships to revealing how redundancy became a blessing in disgui…
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Goals, Growth & Getting Unstuck a Guide to Business Growth with David Roberts
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54:35Doug talks with David Roberts, a seasoned business leader with 30 years of experience who transforms struggling businesses and helps entrepreneurs reconnect with their purpose. David shares the power of the 12-week year, the psychology of business leadership, and how to overcome feeling stuck. His approach which combines practical business strategy…
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ManglarIA: Saving Nature with Artificial Intelligence. How WWF is Using AI to Help Mangroves Adapt
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1:27:28In episode 217 of America Adapts, we dive into World Wildlife Fund’s ManglarIA (“AI for Mangroves” in Spanish), a new initiative supported by Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm. This pioneering initiative is using advanced technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to understand how mangrove ecosystems and their contributions to commun…
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The Truth About Work Life Balance with Gretchen Lennon of Lennon Legal
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41:26Doug interviews Gretchen Lennon, founder of Lennon Legal, a boutique law firm specialising in startups and early-stage companies in everything from funding rounds and employee share options, to commercial contracts and data protection and plenty in between. What starts as a discussion about legal entrepreneurship transforms into a fascinating explo…
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Creating Inner Wealth with Podcaster Summer Kang
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34:58Doug interviews Summer Kang, a self-improvement podcaster who hosts the globally successful podcast "Inner Wealth." Despite her age, Summer shares profound insights gained from studying self development since age 11. From the power of gratitude to understanding life's mystical flow, she delivers five transformative lessons that challenge convention…
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How to Scale Your Business Without Losing the Human Touch with Liam Barry
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37:22Doug is joined by Liam Barry, a client journey and automation specialist. Liam has spent 15 years mastering the art of automotive simulation as a process specialist and he talks to Doug about how he has transformed complex tasks into streamlined operations that boosted speed, efficiency, and consistency. He also shares how he has taken that same in…
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Preserving the Past, Adapting for the Future: Sara Bronin on Historic Preservation and Climate Change
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50:34In episode 216 of America Adapts, I’m joined by Sara Bronin, Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, or ACHP. We dive into the vital work the agency does to protect our nation’s historic sites, with a focus on its regulatory responsibilities, especially the Section 106 review process. Sara also shares how the ACHP is incorporating I…
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Empowering a Million Families: Lewis Crompton's Financial Mission
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33:31Doug is joined by Lewis Crompton, a 35-year-old trading expert striving to help a million families achieve financial freedom. Lewis is on a mission to help 1 million families live with less stress and more fun through financial education and empowerment. He became financially free by trading financial markets, starting over 10 years ago, taught by …
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The Power of Monday Motivation: Karen Grosz's Journey to Positivity
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42:21Doug speaks with Karen Grosz, also known as the "Monday Videos Lady" for her enthusiastic weekly motivational videos. Karen shares her journey from being shy to becoming a successful team building expert and author. She also discusses the importance of goal setting, authenticity, and embracing life's opportunities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Setting and sharing…
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Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security with Sherri Goodman
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40:04In episode 215 of America Adapts, I’m joined by Sherri Goodman. Sherri is Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate and Security and a senior fellow at the Wilson Center Polar Institute. Sherri shares her decades of experience at the intersection of national security and environmental policy, offering fascinating insights f…
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Permission to Change? Andrew Dewar on Transforming Your Life One Day at a Time
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48:46Doug is joined by Andrew Dewar, an accountant turned energy healer and life coach. Andrew talks to Doug about his transformative journey and introduces his "Five Year You" program which is designed to help people become their best selves over a five-year period. Andrew offers a fresh perspective on goal setting, personal growth, and living an authe…
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Safeguarding Pacific Island Heritage: Adapting to Climate Change with the U.S. Department of Defense
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1:56:40In episode 214 of America Adapts, we partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense to show their work in adapting cultural resources in the Pacific islands. We traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to cover the Keeping History Above Water workshop and the PICARD, Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Research and Development conference. These two events were c…
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Innovating Charity Powered by Tech with Christian Purcell of DropPoint
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39:52Doug talks to Christian Purcell, the cofounder of DropPoint. Discover how this innovative platform connects donors with charities, revolutionising the way we give. From remote work adventures to creating a self-sustaining charity platform, Christian is an innovator and philanthropist who is championing sustainability and community empowerment. KEY …
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Planning for Failure: The Secret to Achieving Your Biggest Goals with Paul Kinkaid
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40:11Doug is joined by global speaker, author of Forensic Leadership: The Traces We Leave Behind, leadership coach, mentor and former elite British Army Commando Lieutenant Colonel Paul Kinkaid. Paul shares his journey from military service to developing the concept of "Forensic Leadership." Discover how Paul's unique experiences shaped his approach to …
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Climate Podcasters: Adaptation Tech and Finance/Art and Activism (and bonus Extreme Heat Research!)
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48:09In episode 213 of America Adapts, we are joined by two fellow climate podcasters and an expert in extreme heat. First is Louie Woodall, who hosts Climate Proof, a podcast focusing on adaptation finance, investment, and technology. Then, returning to the pod, is Peterson Toscano - the host of the Citizens Climate Radio podcast - where he interviews …
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Finding Your LinkedIn Potential & Goal Storming with Sam Rathling
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53:25Doug Bennett interviews, Sam Rathling, Global Expert on all things LinkedIn and Social Selling. Author of 'Linked Inbound' & 'Linked Outbound'. She has consulted for some of the biggest brands in the world and helped her clients generate over £168m. From goal-storming to Olympic dreams, Sam shares her incredible journey of entrepreneurship, motherh…
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Creating a Life of Choice | Lisa Catto on Automating Your Life
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43:28Doug is joined by Lisa Catto, the "Queen of Automation" as she shares her entrepreneurial journey that has got her to where she is today. Doug and Lisa talk in depth about business automation, goal setting, and personal growth sharing their ideas and insights on creating a life of choice, not necessity and the strategies you need to implement to cr…
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The Science Behind Climate Adaptation with Battelle
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1:12:00In episode 212 of America Adapts, we partnered with Battelle to delve into the multifaceted world of ecological research with four distinguished scientists. Dr. Paula Mabee, Chief Scientist and Director of the National Ecological Observatory Network, discusses NEON's mission to monitor ecological changes and its role in shaping adaptation strategie…
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