About this episode

Zoë Routh reflects on leadership and living a meaningful life amidst uncertainty.

In this solo reflection, Zoë Routh explores leadership and what it means to live a life well lived, inspired by This One Wild and Precious Life by Sarah Wilson and Mary Oliver's The Summer Day. Against a backdrop of ecological, political, and personal uncertainty, Zoe reflects on languishing, disconnection, and the chrysalis moments of change. Drawing on minimalist living, nature, art, spirituality, and everyday activism, she invites leaders to slow down, pay attention, and ask what truly enlarges their lives. Ultimately, this episode asks a simple but profound question: What will you do with your one wild and precious life? Key Quotes "Practice is the path. You don't need to know where it leads, only that you can take the next step." - Zoë Routh "What makes a life worth living will be different for each of us." - Zoë Routh "The question isn't 'Am I doing this right?' but 'Does this choice enlarge or diminish my life?'" - quotes from Sarah Wilson's book, This One Wild and Precious Life Questions Asked What does a life well lived mean for me at this stage of my leadership journey? Where am I languishing and what might be quietly emerging beneath it? What is time well spent…

People in this episode

Host: Zoë Routh

Topics covered

• leadership
• self-reflection
• personal growth
• mindfulness
• nature
• activism

Keywords

• leadership
• life well lived
• mindfulness
• personal growth
• nature
• activism

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: This One Wild and Precious Life, The Summer Day

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