The Coca-Cola Compassion Lab

If we want to move forward in life in the most meaningful ways possible, we must tap into our intuitive self and go beyond the tangible possibilities. Katherine Twells explores how to dive into your secret mind and the world of dreaming with creative dreamwork expert Bonnie Buckner. She explains how dreaming and imagery can lead to intense transformational experiences in your personal and professional lives. Bonnie also talks about the power of dreams to reinvigorate your creative self, escape the dullness of your daily routine, and greatly enhance your waking state. This eye-opening conversation is for anyone who wants to make sense of their dreams and use them to live a purposeful life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

Alec Kassin’s cycling career was cut short by his ruptured spinal disc. Despite his struggle with chronic pain, he did not let his diagnosis define his life. He joins Katherine Twells to share how he reframed his thinking around pain through his powerful mind-body connection. Now a chronic pain coach, he explains how mindfulness, visualizations, and trauma-informed care can help you achieve your biggest comeback and enjoy a pain-free life. Alec also talks about the right way to handle our inner critic to boost self-esteem and treat ourselves with more compassion, joy, and gratefulness.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

Grief transforms into art, and pain finds its voice: Join Katherine Twells as she explores the depths of emotional resilience with therapist, musician, and composer John Tsilimparis. Discover "inspiration exposure" and how it empowers us to rewrite our stories of loss, as John reveals his own journey from tragedy to transformation in his book, "The Magic in the Tragic." Dive into a conversation that unlocks the secrets to embracing sorrow, finding beauty amidst suffering, and accessing a higher self to craft emotional resilience and deeper connection.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

A beautiful business is more than just a profitable venture. It's a harmonious blend of passion, purpose, and positive impact. In this episode, Katherine Twells is joined by Steven Morris, a creative visionary who explores how to foster a beautiful business by cultivating self-awareness, clarity in leadership, and meaningful connections within the workplace. Drawing from his diverse background in design, psychology, and fine art, Steven reveals how leaders can create environments where teams thrive, flow, and experience transcendent moments of connection. Steven shows how these practices can transform business into a space of creativity, connection, and lasting impact.

To become who you truly are, you must first find stillness. In this episode, Katherine Twells sits down with Henry Shukman—award-winning writer, poet, and Zen teacher—who shares his profound journey from suffering to peace. Henry opens up about his early life marked by challenges, the transformative power of meditation, and how finding moments of stillness can reconnect us to our essential love for life. We explore his latest book Original Love, uncover the role of community in spiritual growth, and discuss how mindfulness can help us navigate life’s obstacles with greater clarity and compassion. Ready to step into your authentic self? Tune in and find your path to peace.

In a world forever changed by the pandemic, finding joy and fostering human connection are more important than ever. Lisa W. Miller, author of the insightful book "The Business of Joy," explores these themes and more in a series of thought-provoking discussions. She emphasizes the importance of fostering social connections, even in seemingly small ways like eye contact and casual conversation, to pave the way for a more joyful environment. Lisa also delves into the evolving workplace and the need for a work environment that fosters growth and acknowledges the importance of in-person interaction for learning and career advancement. Lisa's message throughout this conversation is powerful: By prioritizing joy, human connection, and a willingness to adapt, we can build a better future for ourselves, our workplaces, and the world around us. Join Lisa Miller today and understand how she brings joy to the table to make everything better in our lives.

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, it has unfortunately become rare to find people who love their work. That is because we have made the workplace very difficult to be in. Our guest believes that when it comes to the world of work, we can create something better. In this insightful episode, Scott Shute and Nicholas Whitaker, founders of Changing Work Collective, share their personal journeys and the evolution of mindfulness and well-being initiatives in corporate settings like Google and LinkedIn. From overcoming personal challenges to fostering a culture of compassion and holistic well-being, they emphasize the crucial role of leadership support and cultural alignment in prioritizing employee well-being amidst corporate restructuring and budget constraints. Through their shared experiences and practices for personal growth, Scott and Nick highlight the transformative power of mindfulness, collaboration, and living authentically. Their inspiring conversation resonates with the importance of investing in the human element and prioritizing holistic well-being initiatives to cultivate thriving and resilient organizations.

Leadership is not just about steering a ship; it's about creating a culture by design, not by default. In the world of business, be a '911 person'—always ready to serve, lead with heart, and make a difference in the lives of others. In this episode, we hear golden leadership lessons from Red Robin CEO G.J. Hart. He explores the core principles of leadership and shares how to design a thriving culture— one with care, consistency, courage, and heart. But despite having a strong culture, G.J. acknowledges the struggles of leadership in this modern age where technology, uncertainty, and the need for emotional intelligence play pivotal roles. With this, he reveals his proven strategies to go beyond traditional leadership notions and become an effectively adaptive leader. Tune in now!

Similar to the changing seasons, human emotions can also have their seasons. There are highs during certain periods and lows during others. However, this ebb and flow can become problematic, especially when it leads to what is now recognized as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This episode’s guest is a foremost authority on the subject and he is here to help you defeat it so you can thrive in all seasons. Katherine Twells is with Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who is currently the Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and is listed as one of the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Rosenthal provides us with deep insights into this disorder, tapping into its history, our connection with nature, and how it differs from the winter blues. In his book, Defeating SAD, he gives a guide to overcoming the miseries millions of people experience with the changing seasons. Find out what these measures are. Tune in and learn the keys to defeat this disorder and live a much better life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

“We're being called to integrate the heart and the head because neither one is sufficient on its own to solve these challenges.” This is what today’s guest, Annie Perrin, says as she highlights the value of cultivating both wisdom and compassion in this day and age. Annie is the Founder of the Annie Perrin Consulting, where she leverages all of her education and experience to help leaders tap into their innate wisdom and compassion to achieve better business outcomes in a humane and sustainable way. In this episode, she talks to Katherine Twells about the importance of doing this much deeper inner work—mingling both the mind and the heart—for leaders to create a stable and unshakable core and become the absolute best of who they are: their wisest and most compassionate self. Join Annie as she tells us more about how we can cultivate this, how it’s related to the Spiral Dynamics Theory, why emotions are critical, and why we need to keep our hearts open. Let’s all be a fuller expression of ourselves so we can be in greater service. Tune in to this conversation where wisdom meets compassion.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

By mastering the mind's inner symphony, we compose our reality, finding success and joy in every note. Today’s guest is Larry Olsen, author of Get A Vision and Live It, who dives into neuroscience and how it can be the guiding force towards both success and lasting joy. Larry explores the impact of our subconscious on our actions, reactions, and the choices we make. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating self-awareness and understanding the role of our inner critic. Discover how the power of vision can shape your life, and why gratitude and appreciation are essential tools for rewiring your reality. Larry also shares brain hacks for a more fulfilling life, encouraging us to bring out the best in ourselves and others. It's not about striving for perfection, but about making progress and bringing joy to every circumstance. Tune in now and rewire your reality.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter

Past traumas and adversities, coupled with societal expectations, have the power to hold us back from developing our true potential. It is time we reclaim that power and elevate these experiences, transforming them from chains to catalysts that propel us toward our life’s purpose. Just like our guest today, her childhood trauma and, later on, mental collapse from overwhelming stress and anxiety led her to completely change her approach to life. Now, she is a motivational speaker, sales leader, and business consultant living her passion of teaching others that there is a better way. Katherine Twells interviews none other than Violet Rainwater. Together, they explore Violet’s journey across her path toward healing and how it allowed her to understand the human brain and the power it holds. Violet shares the brain map and its five channels that can help you thrive and elevate your experience—be it in your personal lives or in the workplace. She also dives deep into how trauma catalyzes healing, what society has programmed in our minds, and how we can break free from that. We have the power to change what society has led us to believe. Ascend beyond and join Violet in this episode to learn the tools to change the trajectory of your life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today:cokecmosummit.comFacebookTwitter