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“Living a Purpose-Centered Life: Redefining Success in Times of Crisis, Chaos, and Change” with Robert Holden



Summary:

This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a deep and insightful conversation with the extraordinary Robert Holden, a pioneer in psychology and spirituality known for his groundbreaking work featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and PBS's special Shift Happens. He is a New York Times best-selling author whose work has reshaped how we view happiness, success, and purpose. Robert brings profound insights into living authentically and creating a purpose-centered life amidst crisis, chaos, and change.


In this Episode:

  • Discover who Robert Holden is and why his insights on purpose and success are so powerful.

  • Uncover a fresh perspective on the “death of normal” and explore how to embrace life’s big questions in a changing world.

  • Learn about the pivotal moments in Robert's life, beginning with a powerful realization at age 16.

  • Listen as Robert dives into his concept of Success Intelligence, redefining what it means to be truly successful.

  • Discover how courage shapes a path toward authenticity and why it’s essential for redefining success.

  • Uncover vision's foundational role in success and explore the seven parts of Success Intelligence.

  • Learn why growth is more valuable than simple change and how adding authenticity can elevate your life and work.

  • Listen to Robert’s insights on harnessing personal wisdom and following inner intuition.

  • Discover how to balance life’s demands with moments of stillness, creating space for reflection and wisdom.

  • Learn how setbacks can serve as stepping stones and uncover why courage is vital for success.

  • Listen as Robert introduces physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual intelligence for a holistic approach to life.

  • Discover the beauty of adding heart and soul to everyday work.

Order of Topics:

  • Introduction to Robert Holden

  • What’s Happening on Planet Earth?

  • Beginnings of Inquiry

  • Success Intelligence and Its Origins

  • Courage and Authentic Success

  • The Role of Vision in Success

  • Understanding Potential

  • Wisdom’s Role in Success

  • The Importance of Being Present

  • Courage in Action

  • The Four Intelligences for Holistic Approach to Life

  • Adding Soul to Our Actions

Action Items:

  • Reflect on your personal definition of success. Does it align with joy, health, and relationships?

  • Identify clear objectives for your life that resonate with your authentic self.

  • Avoid Aimless Hustle: Ensure that your actions are guided by a well-defined vision rather than societal pressures.

  • Redefine Success as Growth: View success as natural growth rather than forced change.

  • Embrace Courage in Authenticity: Take steps towards living authentically, even if it means facing criticism.

  • Harness Four Intelligences

    • Physical Intelligence: Listen to your body’s signals for guidance.

    • Emotional Intelligence: Understand the heart's guidance in decision-making.

    • Intellectual Intelligence: Use logic and reasoning effectively.

    • Spiritual Intelligence: Infuse daily life with soulfulness and purpose.

  • Recognize relationships as pivotal to true success; include love in your vision for fulfillment.

  • Be open to divine support or unexpected aid beyond conventional efforts—embrace grace as part of success.

  • Seek wisdom from elders not defined by age but by experience; engage in lifelong learning and mentoring others.

  • Align personal evolution with collective growth through creativity, compassion, joy, and inspired action.

About Robert:

Robert Holden’s innovative work on psychology and spirituality has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, a PBS special Shift Happens!, and in two major BBC-TV documentaries on happiness - The Happiness Formula and How to Be Happy.  He has presented two popular TEDx talks on The Tea Meditation and Destination Addiction.


Robert works as a consultant to leaders and organizations on the theme of purpose and leadership. He gives keynote talks on living a purpose-centered life worldwide. His clients include universities, schools, charities, businesses, publishing companies, theatre groups, and global brands such as Dove & the Real Beauty Campaign, Unilever, the Body Shop, IBM, Virgin, and Google.


Robert teaches a series of public programs on living your purpose. He hosts Masterminds on the Hero Journey, The Golden Thread, Finding Purpose, and Success Intelligence. He teaches on the Living Your Purpose retreat in Assisi and a Make Me An Instrument online course. He teaches a Purpose & the Enneagram program. He has led spiritual retreats to Jerusalem, Galilee, Montserrat, Glastonbury, and Findhorn.   


Robert is a New York Times best-selling author of thirteen books including Happiness NOW!, Shift Happens!, Authentic Success, Loveability, Holy Shift: 365 Meditations from A Course in Miracles, Life Loves You, co-written with Louise Hay, Higher Purpose and a book of poetry Finding Love Everywhere.



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