"A life accumulates a collection: of people, work, and perplexities. We are all our own curators." – Richard Fortey

Growing up, I thought being a curator was a boring job that only the dullest people would choose to pursue – someone who worked in a stuffy museum surrounded by paintings of dead French politicians and bowls of fruit. What I have discovered is that I was completely wrong.

These days my definition of a curator has expanded to become really badass because it's all about being resou…

Have you ever felt stuck in your thinking, unable to come up with new ideas or find solutions to problems? Many of us experience creative blocks at some point in our lives, but the good news is that inspired thinking can be cultivated and developed. Let's explore what inspired thinking is, why it's essential, and how you can tap into it to unleash your creative potential.

Inspired thinking refers to a state of mind where you are open, imaginative, and receptive to new ideas and solutions. It's …

The Indispensable Conversation Podcast

Is social media to blame for our increased unhappiness at work?

Tony Martignetti works to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change. He is also the host of the popular Virtual Campfire Podcast.

Most importantly, though, folks that work with  Tony say he has a rare combination of sunny personality, deep thinking,  and intuition that serve him well.

It's these traits that make him the perfect guest to tackle this  question w…

You would have to be living in a cave not to have heard about ChatGPT. It is on everyone's minds these days.

You can ask the AI platform to do just about anything. For example, it can write an article, a speech, or a report on any subject, and you will have it in seconds. Undoubtedly, this will aid humanity in all kinds of fascinating ways.

But make no mistake, in a world of machines – where people are already craving authentic connection, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety – the…

"Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets." – W. Edwards Deming

What do you think of when you hear the word "design"? Most people think of graphic design, interior design, or art design. But if you look at anything around you… the clothes you are wearing, your home, your car, your phone, your computer, and all the hundreds of thousands of little details that make it all work have all been designed by a human mind. And beyond that, if you look out into nature, every tree, bi…

The Executive Edge Podcast: Inspired Purpose and Navigating Change

How to Navigate through Change

Tony is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, idea generator, and a curious adventurer. He brings his experience and formal training together to help elevate and equip leaders with the tools to navigate through change. 

Tony’s mission through his website Inspired Purpose Coaching is to guide leaders who want to have a meaningful impact. He wants to help them lead with purpose and feel fulfilled.

So…

"Every time I'm tempted to complain about the difficulty and unfairness of life, I remind myself that I knew it was going to be hard before I left home and that there is no victory without struggle." – Josh Kaufman

Do you ever feel like you are fighting a Hydra? For a bit of background, the Hydra comes to us from an ancient Greek legend, and it refers to a gigantic mystical water serpent-like monster with multiple heads. Anyone attempting to behead the Hydra found that as soon as one head was c…

"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." – Deepak Chopra

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your ability to be "the calm in the storm"?

Being calm in chaos is a defining factor of being a great leader. Ironically, the calmer you are, the faster you can move and the more decisive you can be. I think of it like riding a 10-speed bike. Most people are riding in either 1st or 2nd gear, pedaling furiously yet moving slowly. However, the few people in 7th or 8th gear a…

Thinking Like a Bank Podcast: Reaching Your Ultimate Goals with Tony Martignetti

 Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, coach, experience creator, author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and management experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential.

Before becoming the founder and chief inspiration officer of Inspired Purpose Coaching, he was …

"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards." – Soren Kierkegaard

Before we leap into the new year, I hope you will join me in reflecting on 2022. Have you taken time to look back? If you have not, let's hit the pause button and take a mental rewind to uncover your greatest hits (and misses) of 2022. It is time to create your own Personal Top 10 List for the past year. As you prepare your Top 10 List, keep these questions in mind:

• What were your highlights? Moments …