Meghan French Dunbar's guest appearances

Meghan French Dunbar

Social Entrepreneur

Self Care With Gracy

The  Happy Startup School

Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / Podcast

Built On Purpose

The Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff

Strategic Momentum

Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration

The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast

The Happy Entrepreneur

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian

Defy Convention with LimeRed

The Boldly Now Show

Raj Sisodia

Miki Agrawal

Lindsey McCoy

Liza Moiseeva

Russ Stoddard

Line Morkbak

Marci Zaroff

Aaron Hurst

Christine Raine

Jerome Ribot

Lani Morris

Eiji Han Shimizu

Ray Richards

Rob Day

Will Lyth

OwlTail

Meghan French Dunbar’s purpose is to help business leaders build a life they love. After co-founding and leading Conscious Company Media, the US’s premier source of information on conscious business—as well as founding the World-Changing Women’s Summit, the largest conference in the country for purpose-driven womxn—Meghan has become an expert on what it takes to align our […] The post Episode 06: Purpose-Driven Womxn &amp; Boundaries in Business with Meghan French Dunbar appeared first on LimeRed.

Meghan French Dunbar’s purpose is to help business leaders build a life they love. After co-founding and leading Conscious Company Media, the US’s premier source of information on conscious business—as well as founding the World-Changing Women’s Summit, the largest conference in the country for purpose-driven womxn—Meghan has become an expert on what it takes to align our […] The post <a href="https://limered.io/meghan-french-dunbar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 06: Purpose-Driven Womxn &amp; Boundaries in Business with Meghan French Dunbar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://limered.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LimeRed</a>.

Episode 06: Purpose-Driven Womxn & Boundaries in Business with Meghan French Dunbar

📄 Full Show Notes &amp; Episode Bonuses 🌍Better World Weekly Newsletter 🎬Subscribe on YouTube 📈Get Help Growing Your Purpose-Driven Business In the latest episode of the podcast, we chat with our first ever returning guest, Meghan French Dunbar. Meghan is the Former CEO &amp; Founder of Conscious Company Media, and current founder of self-titled coaching company where she helps purpose-driven womxn business leaders on their professional journeys. Meghan has had quite the career in the social entrepreneurship space. Along with founding both Conscious Company Media and her coaching company, she also founded the World-Changing Women’s Summit, the largest conference in the country for purpose-driven womxn. In our Episode with Meghan, we dive into:  Meghan's transition from Conscious Company Media to her current coaching venture What it really means to be a conscious company Meghan's recommendations on how you can become more conscious with your business  Links from the Episode:  Meghan on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn  Conscious Business 101 Conscious Company Media Justin Rosenstein, Asana Eileen Fisher, Eileen Fisher Kevin Rutherford, Nuun Patagonia Cotopaxi Southwest Airlines B-Corporation  B Impact Assessment   Great Places to Work 1% for the Planet Firms of Endearment by Raj Sisodia, Jag Sheth, &amp; David B. Wolfe  Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey &amp; Raj Sisodia  Start with Why by Simon Sinek   Meghan’s first  episode  Full Show Notes &amp; Episode Bonuses: https://growensemble.com/conscious-business Connect with Grow Ensemble on Social:   YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Instagram 

📄 <a href="https://growensemble.com/conscious-business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Show Notes &amp; Episode Bonuses</a> 🌍<a href="https://growensemble.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better World Weekly Newsletter</a> 🎬<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnkEPD9stzO2dpg-B5gfjgw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a> 📈<a href="https://betterworldbusinessgrowth.com%20/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Help Growing Your Purpose-Driven Business</a> In the latest episode of the podcast, we chat with our first ever returning guest, Meghan French Dunbar. Meghan is the Former CEO &amp; Founder of <a href="https://consciouscompanymedia.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Conscious Company Media</a>, and current founder of <a href="https://www.meghanfrenchdunbar.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">self-titled coaching company</a> where she helps purpose-driven womxn business leaders on their professional journeys. Meghan has had quite the career in the social entrepreneurship space. Along with founding both Conscious Company Media and her coaching company, she also founded the <a href="https://consciouscompanymedia.com/womens-summit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World-Changing Women’s Summit</a>, the largest conference in the country for purpose-driven womxn. In our Episode with Meghan, we dive into: <ul> <li>Meghan's transition from Conscious Company Media to her current coaching venture</li> <li>What it really means to be a conscious company</li> <li>Meghan's recommendations on how you can become more conscious with your business</li> </ul> Links from the Episode: <ul> <li><a href="http://meghanfrenchdunbar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meghan</a> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meghanfrenchdunbar/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MegFrenchDunbar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.meghanfrenchdunbar.com/conscious-business-101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Conscious Business 101</a></li> <li><a href="https://consciouscompanymedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conscious Company Media</a></li> <li><a href="https://asana.com/leadership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Rosenstein</a>, <a href="http://asana.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asana</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.eileenfisher.com/our-brand/meet-eileen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eileen Fisher</a>, <a href="http://eileenfisher.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eileen Fisher</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-rutherford-9201671" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Rutherford</a>, <a href="https://nuunlife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nuun</a></li> <li><a href="http://patagonia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patagonia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cotopaxi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotopaxi</a></li> <li><a href="http://southwest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southwest Airlines</a></li> <li><a href="https://bcorporation.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">B-Corporation</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://bimpactassessment.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">B Impact Assessment</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Places to Work</a></li> <li><a href="http://onepercentfortheplanet.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1% for the Planet</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.firmsofendearment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Firms of Endearment</a> by Raj Sisodia, Jag Sheth, &amp; David B. Wolfe</li> <li><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/conscious-capitalism-liberating-the-heroic-spirit-of-business-9781625271754/9781625271754" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Conscious Capitalism</a> by John Mackey &amp; Raj Sisodia <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/start-with-why-how-great-leaders-inspire-everyone-to-take-action/9781591846444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Start with Why</a> by Simon Sinek  </li> <li>Meghan’s first <a href="https://growensemble.com/conscious-company-media-meghan-dunbar/#:~:text=Meghan%20French%20Dunbar%20is%20the,driven%20businesses%20and%20social%20enterprises." rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> episode</a></li> </ul> Full Show Notes &amp; Episode Bonuses: <a href="https://growensemble.com/conscious-business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://growensemble.com/conscious-business</a> Connect with Grow Ensemble on Social: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnkEPD9stzO2dpg-B5gfjgw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/growensemble" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/35503750" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grow_ensemble/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul>

#122 - What is a Socially Conscious Business? With Meghan French Dunbar

I read about Meghan French Dunbar in a book The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World written by Raj Sisodia and Michael J. Gelb. After reading her story, I knew Meghan would be an outstanding guest for the Business Builders Show. I was right, however since the book was released Meghan has taken several new paths in her personal and professional life. It is a fascinating discussion.Listen for comments about "how we fantasize entrepreneurship" and "zone of genius". Be sure to listen to the end.......You can learn more about Meghan at meghanfrenchdunbar.com. Connect with her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MegFrenchDunbar and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/I see incredible things in Meghan's future. You will want to stay in touch with her and her new journey.Thanks for listening. I welcome your comments and questions. You can call or text me at 570 815 1626. Email me at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com. Please consider subscribing to the Business Builders Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your fav podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I read about Meghan French Dunbar in a book The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World written by Raj Sisodia and Michael J. Gelb. After reading her story, I knew Meghan would be an outstanding guest for the Business Builders Show. I was right, however since the book was released Meghan has taken several new paths in her personal and professional life. It is a fascinating discussion.Listen for comments about "how we fantasize entrepreneurship" and "zone of genius". Be sure to listen to the end.......You can learn more about Meghan at <a href="http://meghanfrenchdunbar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">meghanfrenchdunbar.com</a>. Connect with her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MegFrenchDunbar" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MegFrenchDunbar</a> and on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/</a>I see incredible things in Meghan's future. You will want to stay in touch with her and her new journey.Thanks for listening. I welcome your comments and questions. You can call or text me at 570 815 1626. Email me at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com. Please consider subscribing to the Business Builders Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your fav podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Her Life and Business Journey. Meghan French Dunbar

See Full Show Notes here: https://growensemble.com/conscious-company-media-meghan-dunbar/ Meghan French Dunbar is the CEO and co-founder of Conscious Company Media - the nation’s leading media company dedicated to purpose-driven businesses and social enterprises. Conscious Company Media produces national events, such as the World-Changing Women’s Summit, the Conscious Company Leaders’ Forum (a forum dedicated to training leaders to use business as a force for good), and Their flagship product, Conscious Company Magazine, which was the first nationally distributed print publication in the U.S. to focus exclusively on sustainable and conscious business practices.  While Meghan’s role transitioned from doing everything in start-up land to editor-in-chief of the magazine to focusing on her responsibilities as CEO, she has learned a lot about herself and her passions and skills. Meghan has determined that her true zone of genius is in bringing people together to have thoughtful, deep conversations, providing people with the knowledge and tactics needed to change their lives. While she loves helping all kinds of people, her real focus is on allowing women to be more authentic, feminine leaders in the mission-driven business space, which is why she developed both the summit and her  podcast. But she could not have done this alone. Meghan emphasizes the power of community, and how important it is to surround yourself with people who share common experiences with you and believe in similar values. Four years ago, she founded a group of seven female CEOs who continue to meet and share their thoughts on being a woman in this space every other month. She also offers insights she has learned from both male and female business owners who have inspired her on this journey through the space. In this episode, Meghan shares her journey with us, discussing her experience co-founding Conscious Company Media, lessons learned along the way, her thoughts on community, and her deep-rooted passion for connecting with, empowering, and supporting impact-driven women to help them make their mark by making a difference. 

See Full Show Notes here: <a href="https://growensemble.com/conscious-company-media-meghan-dunbar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://growensemble.com/conscious-company-media-meghan-dunbar/</a> Meghan French Dunbar is the CEO and co-founder of <a href="https://consciouscompanymedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conscious Company Media -</a> the nation’s leading media company dedicated to purpose-driven businesses and social enterprises. Conscious Company Media produces national events, such as the <a href="http://worldchangingwomenssummit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World-Changing Women’s Summit</a>, the Conscious Company Leaders’ Forum (a forum dedicated to training leaders to use business as a force for good), and Their flagship product, Conscious Company Magazine, which was the first nationally distributed print publication in the U.S. to focus exclusively on sustainable and conscious business practices.  While Meghan’s role transitioned from doing everything in start-up land to editor-in-chief of the magazine to focusing on her responsibilities as CEO, she has learned a lot about herself and her passions and skills. Meghan has determined that her true zone of genius is in bringing people together to have thoughtful, deep conversations, providing people with the knowledge and tactics needed to change their lives. While she loves helping all kinds of people, her real focus is on allowing women to be more authentic, feminine leaders in the mission-driven business space, which is why she developed both the summit and her <a href="http://consciouscompanymedia.com/world-changing-women-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> podcast</a>. But she could not have done this alone. Meghan emphasizes the power of community, and how important it is to surround yourself with people who share common experiences with you and believe in similar values. Four years ago, she founded a group of seven female CEOs who continue to meet and share their thoughts on being a woman in this space every other month. She also offers insights she has learned from both male and female business owners who have inspired her on this journey through the space. In this episode, Meghan shares her journey with us, discussing her experience co-founding Conscious Company Media, lessons learned along the way, her thoughts on community, and her deep-rooted passion for connecting with, empowering, and supporting impact-driven women to help them make their mark by making a difference.

#58 - Building a Community of World-Changing Women in Business with Meghan French Dunbar, CEO & Co-Founder of Conscious Company Media

It’s over a week now since we got back from Alptitude, our retreat for leaders and professionals. Alptitude is for people who want to make space for themselves so that they can get clear on their next steps. It’s a time to get away from the noise of the everyday in order to hear that inner voice called our intuition. In this episode of the podcast I talk to Meghan French Dunbar, founder of Conscious Company Media. One of the things that we discuss towards the end of the episode is the need for leaders and team members to turn up as their best selves. This requires self knowledge and being more conscious about who we are. This is the work. And this kind of work requires time, space and safety. In the episode we also talk about what a conscious business is and discuss the extra challenges that come up when running one.How do we stay true to what we believe and the vision we want to create but also still make it sustainable and work within the current business paradigm The number one thing that founders of mission driven businesses have said that they wished they had done at the beginning was have a substantiated business model that would drive enough revenue to keep going There are many types of conscious business but fundamentally it is a business that has a higher purpose beyond profit and takes all stakeholders into account, not just shareholders Social impact investors that invest because of the purpose do exists but they’re hard to find and when push comes to shove they’re still strongly influenced by ROI and metrics When you’re a conscious business you’re not only trying to hit your financial metrics but also your impact metrics, which adds to the complexity Impact investors have wonderful intentions but they also put double the pressure on the entrepreneur because of the extra metrics they need to hit When it comes to impact there are some things that just can’t be measured When you have a gut feeling about an investor: listen, listen, listen. They need to walk the talk When you’re reactive in business it can feel like a pinball machine and you’re the pinball Be aware of your emotional state Are you above the line or below the line - receptive or closed down? As leaders we need to show up as the best versions of ourselves: being able to consciously respond rather than just react The one of the most common things that business leaders say is that you should listen to your intuition and your gut Give space for that inner voice to speak Meditate and journal regularly and look for patterns As a leader you get the organisation you deserve and your organisation can only grow as much as you do Leaders should model the behaviour that you expect in your organisation If your behaviour and actions don’t align with the values you espouse you break the trust with your employees and partners Top three bits of advice from business leaders: take care of yourself, take care of yourself, take care of yourself. Identify the things make you a thriving human and do them Your energy is your own responsibility The only thing that I would gift my younger entrepreneur self is to not hold it so heavily and bring levity, joy and fun to what you’re doing If it’s not going to matter in 5 years don’t spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it https://consciouscompanymedia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/ https://stagen.com/ https://ahappy.link/15commitments

It’s over a week now since we got back from Alptitude, our retreat for leaders and professionals. Alptitude is for people who want to make space for themselves so that they can get clear on their next steps. It’s a time to get away from the noise of the everyday in order to hear that inner voice called our intuition. In this episode of the podcast I talk to Meghan French Dunbar, founder of Conscious Company Media. One of the things that we discuss towards the end of the episode is the need for leaders and team members to turn up as their best selves. This requires self knowledge and being more conscious about who we are. This is the work. And this kind of work requires time, space and safety. In the episode we also talk about what a conscious business is and discuss the extra challenges that come up when running one. How do we stay true to what we believe and the vision we want to create but also still make it sustainable and work within the current business paradigm The number one thing that founders of mission driven businesses have said that they wished they had done at the beginning was have a substantiated business model that would drive enough revenue to keep going There are many types of conscious business but fundamentally it is a business that has a higher purpose beyond profit and takes all stakeholders into account, not just shareholders Social impact investors that invest because of the purpose do exists but they’re hard to find and when push comes to shove they’re still strongly influenced by ROI and metrics When you’re a conscious business you’re not only trying to hit your financial metrics but also your impact metrics, which adds to the complexity Impact investors have wonderful intentions but they also put double the pressure on the entrepreneur because of the extra metrics they need to hit When it comes to impact there are some things that just can’t be measured When you have a gut feeling about an investor: listen, listen, listen. They need to walk the talk When you’re reactive in business it can feel like a pinball machine and you’re the pinball Be aware of your emotional state Are you above the line or below the line - receptive or closed down? As leaders we need to show up as the best versions of ourselves: being able to consciously respond rather than just react The one of the most common things that business leaders say is that you should listen to your intuition and your gut Give space for that inner voice to speak Meditate and journal regularly and look for patterns As a leader you get the organisation you deserve and your organisation can only grow as much as you do Leaders should model the behaviour that you expect in your organisation If your behaviour and actions don’t align with the values you espouse you break the trust with your employees and partners Top three bits of advice from business leaders: take care of yourself, take care of yourself, take care of yourself. Identify the things make you a thriving human and do them Your energy is your own responsibility The only thing that I would gift my younger entrepreneur self is to not hold it so heavily and bring levity, joy and fun to what you’re doing If it’s not going to matter in 5 years don’t spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it <a href="https://consciouscompanymedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://consciouscompanymedia.com/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/</a> <a href="https://stagen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://stagen.com/</a> https://ahappy.link/15commitments

Walking the conscious business tightrope with Meghan French Dunbar

There is a continual trend towards companies thinking and operating in a more “conscious” way. And while there is the desire in many companies to do so, not all are able to fulfill on that promise. But those that do end up taking a more comprehensive approach to delivering a spectrum of positive effects have been proven to outperform the market financially.Meghan French Dunbar is Co-founder and CEO of Conscious Company Media, the nation’s leading multi-media hub dedicated to purpose-driven businesses and social enterprises. The company’s flagship product — Conscious Company Magazine — was the first nationally distributed print publication in the U.S. to focus exclusively on sustainable and conscious business practices.Meghan has dedicated her life to using business as a driving force for positive change in the world. And in this episode, she shares the career journey that brought her to the Conscious Business world, as well as her perspective on what the conscious business movement is and what it takes to deliver sustainable benefits for people and the planet, as well as yourself – not just your business – all to help everyone move forward.Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at flywheelassociates.com/podcast. Resources:Connect with Meghan via LinkedinLearn more about Conscious Company Media Subscribe to the Strategic Momentum podcast:On  Apple PodcastsOn the  Google Play StoreOn  Stitcher RadioOn  SpotifyStrategic Momentum is produced by Crate Media

There is a continual trend towards companies thinking and operating in a more “conscious” way. And while there is the desire in many companies to do so, not all are able to fulfill on that promise. But those that do end up taking a more comprehensive approach to delivering a spectrum of positive effects have been proven to outperform the market financially.Meghan French Dunbar is Co-founder and CEO of Conscious Company Media, the nation’s leading multi-media hub dedicated to purpose-driven businesses and social enterprises. The company’s flagship product — Conscious Company Magazine — was the first nationally distributed print publication in the U.S. to focus exclusively on sustainable and conscious business practices.Meghan has dedicated her life to using business as a driving force for positive change in the world. And in this episode, she shares the career journey that brought her to the Conscious Business world, as well as her perspective on what the conscious business movement is and what it takes to deliver sustainable benefits for people and the planet, as well as yourself – not just your business – all to help everyone move forward.Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at <a href="http://flywheelassociates.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">flywheelassociates.com/podcast</a>. Resources:<ul><li>Connect with Meghan via <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://consciouscompanymedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Conscious Company Media</a></li></ul> Subscribe to the Strategic Momentum podcast:<ul><li>On <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/strategic-momentum/id1261436986?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a></li><li>On the <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ime3k7finzrap7xqdhtewtqogk4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play Store</a></li><li>On <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/music-evo-review/strategic-momentum?refid=stpr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher Radio</a></li><li>On <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/37gZozvPDvEaQwSs3fqvKl?si=gU8O7_UFScWfkFUf3x1Tmw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a></li></ul>Strategic Momentum is produced by <a href="http://crate.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Crate Media</a>

Ep. 55 - Building a Conscious Company: Delivering Sustainable Benefits for People, the Planet, and Your Business - with Meghan French Dunbar

It’s over a week now since we got back from Alptitude, our retreat for leaders and professionals. Alptitude is for people who want to make space for themselves so that they can get clear on their next steps. It’s a time to get away from the noise of the everyday in order to hear that inner voice called our intuition. In this episode of the podcast I talk to Meghan French Dunbar, founder of Conscious Company Media. One of the things that we discuss towards the end of the episode is the need for leaders and team members to turn up as their best selves. This requires self knowledge and being more conscious about who we are. This is the work. And this kind of work requires time, space and safety. In the episode we also talk about what a conscious business is and discuss the extra challenges that come up when running one.How do we stay true to what we believe and the vision we want to create but also still make it sustainable and work within the current business paradigmThe number one thing that founders of mission driven businesses have said that they wished they had done at the beginning was have a substantiated business model that would drive enough revenue to keep goingThere are many types of conscious business but fundamentally it is a business that has a higher purpose beyond profit and takes all stakeholders into account, not just shareholdersSocial impact investors that invest because of the purpose do exists but they’re hard to find and when push comes to shove they’re still strongly influenced by ROI and metricsWhen you’re a conscious business you’re not only trying to hit your financial metrics but also your impact metrics, which adds to the complexityImpact investors have wonderful intentions but they also put double the pressure on the entrepreneur because of the extra metrics they need to hitWhen it comes to impact there are some things that just can’t be measuredWhen you have a gut feeling about an investor: listen, listen, listen. They need to walk the talkWhen you’re reactive in business it can feel like a pinball machine and you’re the pinballBe aware of your emotional stateAre you above the line or below the line - receptive or closed down?As leaders we need to show up as the best versions of ourselves: being able to consciously respond rather than just reactThe one of the most common things that business leaders say is that you should listen to your intuition and your gutGive space for that inner voice to speakMeditate and journal regularly and look for patternsAs a leader you get the organisation you deserve and your organisation can only grow as much as you doLeaders should model the behaviour that you expect in your organisationIf your behaviour and actions don’t align with the values you espouse you break the trust with your employees and partnersTop three bits of advice from business leaders: take care of yourself, take care of yourself, take care of yourself.Identify the things make you a thriving human and do themYour energy is your own responsibilityThe only thing that I would gift my younger entrepreneur self is to not hold it so heavily and bring levity, joy and fun to what you’re doingIf it’s not going to matter in 5 years don’t spend more than 5 minutes worrying about ithttps://consciouscompanymedia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/https://stagen.com/https://ahappy.link/15commitments

It’s over a week now since we got back from Alptitude, our retreat for leaders and professionals. Alptitude is for people who want to make space for themselves so that they can get clear on their next steps. It’s a time to get away from the noise of the everyday in order to hear that inner voice called our intuition. In this episode of the podcast I talk to Meghan French Dunbar, founder of Conscious Company Media. One of the things that we discuss towards the end of the episode is the need for leaders and team members to turn up as their best selves. This requires self knowledge and being more conscious about who we are. This is the work. And this kind of work requires time, space and safety. In the episode we also talk about what a conscious business is and discuss the extra challenges that come up when running one.<ul><li>How do we stay true to what we believe and the vision we want to create but also still make it sustainable and work within the current business paradigm</li><li>The number one thing that founders of mission driven businesses have said that they wished they had done at the beginning was have a substantiated business model that would drive enough revenue to keep going</li><li>There are many types of conscious business but fundamentally it is a business that has a higher purpose beyond profit and takes all stakeholders into account, not just shareholders</li><li>Social impact investors that invest because of the purpose do exists but they’re hard to find and when push comes to shove they’re still strongly influenced by ROI and metrics</li><li>When you’re a conscious business you’re not only trying to hit your financial metrics but also your impact metrics, which adds to the complexity</li><li>Impact investors have wonderful intentions but they also put double the pressure on the entrepreneur because of the extra metrics they need to hit</li><li>When it comes to impact there are some things that just can’t be measured</li><li>When you have a gut feeling about an investor: listen, listen, listen. They need to walk the talk</li><li>When you’re reactive in business it can feel like a pinball machine and you’re the pinball</li><li>Be aware of your emotional state</li><li>Are you above the line or below the line - receptive or closed down?</li><li>As leaders we need to show up as the best versions of ourselves: being able to consciously respond rather than just react</li><li>The one of the most common things that business leaders say is that you should listen to your intuition and your gut</li><li>Give space for that inner voice to speak</li><li>Meditate and journal regularly and look for patterns</li><li>As a leader you get the organisation you deserve and your organisation can only grow as much as you do</li><li>Leaders should model the behaviour that you expect in your organisation</li><li>If your behaviour and actions don’t align with the values you espouse you break the trust with your employees and partners</li><li>Top three bits of advice from business leaders: take care of yourself, take care of yourself, take care of yourself.</li><li>Identify the things make you a thriving human and do them</li><li>Your energy is your own responsibility</li><li>The only thing that I would gift my younger entrepreneur self is to not hold it so heavily and bring levity, joy and fun to what you’re doing</li><li>If it’s not going to matter in 5 years don’t spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it</li><li><a href="https://consciouscompanymedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://consciouscompanymedia.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/</a></li><li><a href="https://stagen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://stagen.com/</a></li><li>https://ahappy.link/15commitments</li><li> </li></ul>

Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Meghan French Dunbar, Conscious Company Media 

What do small, voluntarily responsible businesses need in order to compete with huge conventional companies that capitalize on being able to legally cut corners? What is "Social Intrapreneurship"? Meghan French Dunbar, Co-Founder and CEO of Conscious Company Media, shares her wisdom with you today.   Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word.   HIGHLIGHTS: [5:05] Why the words "BUSINESS" and "CORPORATIONS" almost automatically are associated with greed and corruption. [10:20] Using "Social Intrapraneurship" to inspire change from within existing companies. [13:15] Top 3 challenges Meghan commonly sees conscious businesses face today. [14:30] Meghan: "To... start a company is crazy enough, but social entrepreneurs often care so much about the purpose about what they're doing that they work even harder than traditional entrepreneurs… they hang on longer because they believe so much in what they're doing." [15:50] How conscious companies can compete with conventional big corporations. [25:00] Meghan: "That moment when you're 100% sure you should give up... that's when you should dig in and put your head down."   Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

What do small, voluntarily responsible businesses need in order to compete with huge conventional companies that capitalize on being able to legally cut corners? What is "Social Intrapreneurship"? Meghan French Dunbar, Co-Founder and CEO of Conscious Company Media, shares her wisdom with you today. Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word. HIGHLIGHTS: [5:05] Why the words "BUSINESS" and "CORPORATIONS" almost automatically are associated with greed and corruption. [10:20] Using "Social Intrapraneurship" to inspire change from within existing companies. [13:15] Top 3 challenges Meghan commonly sees conscious businesses face today. [14:30] Meghan: "To... start a company is crazy enough, but social entrepreneurs often care so much about the purpose about what they're doing that they work even harder than traditional entrepreneurs… they hang on longer because they believe so much in what they're doing." [15:50] How conscious companies can compete with conventional big corporations. [25:00] Meghan: "That moment when you're 100% sure you should give up... that's when you should dig in and put your head down." Find the full show notes with links and resources at <a href="http://www.greendreamer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.greendreamer.com</a>, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kameachayne" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@KameaChayne</a> to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!