Why passion is the problem, with Tracy Johnson

"We need people who are able to navigate their own emotions.  To be compassionate to the emotion of others. So that they can get up day in and day out and keep fighting the good fight. Because it's hard, and  they need to know that they can fight and help their cause without having to sacrifice their mental and emotional well-being."

If you're a business owner with a social conscience (or even simply a human being with a social conscience), it can often feel like an uphill struggle. And with that struggle, and your passion, comes the guilt, the assumption that you have to sacrifice everything in service of the cause. And, before you know it, you've ended up in martyr territory.

In the first episode of The Soap Box Podcast series 2, I talk to Tracy Johnson, a facilitator and emotional intelligence coach. She brings her unique perspective on how we can change the world, without sacrificing ourselves.

We talk about how blame and shame are rubbish motivators for long term change.

We look at the parallels between parenting and engaging with adults.

And we discuss actionable ways you can change your language to encourage agency and make a positive impact.

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