Having just become a father for the second time, this conversation with Gian Power hit me especially hard. That’s because I learned that Gian lost his own father when he was only 23.
Gian's father boarded a plane to India only to be declared missing a few days later. He was never seen again.
Gian took 3 months off work to lead the investigation, but any hopes of burying his father were dashed when police repatriated the wrong body.
Through all this Gian’s managers at work were a second family to him, and he started to notice how much of a difference it made when colleagues opened up and shared personal stories.
When an employee ended his life by suicide, Gian knew he needed to act.
Fast forward four years and Gian is the founder of not just one, but two successful companies whose mission is simple: to put self care and emotion back into the workplace.
How?
Gian’s company TLC Lions uses storytelling to help companies change their culture, while his immersive meditation experience is there to encourage you to take time out for yourself.
“You can never compare two stories, everybody has one. You might think ‘I don’t have one.’ You do.”
I’m so humbled to be able to share this powerful conversation with you. If you do one thing, do this: send it to one person you think needs to see or hear it.
Mark
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IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN
What his father’s murder taught Gian about the power of self care
Why a simple podcast developed into a successful business
How bringing your full self to work can make all the difference
How to harness the power of storytelling to change your workplace culture
How word of mouth brings Gian clients
How Gian deals with impostor syndrome
Why sometimes you’re the last one to see how valuable your story is
What Gian learnt about standing up for himself during his investigation
Why meditation is a must in looking after yourself
The surprising quality Gian lacks
How to support The Uncoventionalists AND improve your health by shopping at Vivo Life with our very own discount code
How to get your place on Mark Leruste’s legendary podcasting masterclass and go from nought to launch without wasting any more time
SHOWNOTES:
Website: https://www.tlclions.com
Website: https://www.theunwindexperience.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gianpower
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gianpower
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gianpower
PricewaterhouseCoopers: https://www.pwc.com
Childline helpline: https://www.childline.org.uk
The Business Insider article Gian’s business accelerator: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/graduate-employer-company/new-entrepreneurs-foundation
How to create a life you love with Charlotte Pearce: https://theunconventionalists.com/episode/130
Tom Boon’s TEDx: http://www.tedxeastend.com/event2017/tom-boon/
Steph Slack's TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3WDw-DBKLA
Free Solo documentary: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/films/free-solo/
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