4D Human Being Podcast | Live and Lead with Impact
Are You Happening to the World or is the World Happening to You?
Welcome to the 4D Human Being Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of personal and professional development. Hosted by co-directors Penelope and Philippa Waller, this podcast offers a refreshing blend of insightful discussions, practical advice, and transformative strategies.
4D Human Being bring you the very best in communication skills, leadership development, emotional intelligence all within this very podcast, inspiring you to become a more empathetic, focused, and successful leader.
Whether you're looking to elevate your personal WellBeing, enhance your professional impact, or explore the profound joy of connecting with others, the 4D Human Being Podcast is your go-to source for fostering growth and navigating the complexities of the human experience.
Join us as we explore how to thrive in all four dimensions of life, and not just be a 3D human doing, but a 4D Human Being.
Episodes
145 episodes
Action AI: Getting Engaged & Staying Human
Last week we mapped the mindset, the stories you tell yourself, and the move from autopilot to intention. This week, we pick up the thread and turn it into action. We look at identity and habit, and how Daniel Kahneman’s brain opera...
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56:55
AI… How do you feel about it?
What if, instead of reacting with fear or overwhelm, we chose to meet artificial intelligence with curiosity and intention so it helps us become more human, not just more task driven?In this episode of the 4D Human Being Podcast, ...
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45:55
Team Toxins, Antidotes, and Choice
Want more cohesive, collaborative, and healthy teams? Most team problems don’t start in the plan—they start in the space between people. In this podcast, Philippa and Penelope break down the behaviours that quietly wreck trust and teamwork, so ...
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49:04
Top Teams: Without Trust, Your Team Will Never Reach Its Full Potential
What makes teams work or fail? It all comes down to trust. In part 2 of our Top Teams series, Philippa and Penelope Waller dive deep into the essential foundation of effective teamwork, revealing that without trust, even the most talented group...
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40:38
Top Teams: From Vulnerability to Reliability
What if trust isn't just something that magically appears in teams, but rather something you can actively build? In this insightful exploration of team dynamics, Philippa and Penelope Waller unpack the often mysterious concept of trust and tran...
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55:31
Summer Lessons: Embracing Uncertainty
What happens when expectations meet reality during those six fleeting summer weeks? In this thoughtful exploration of summer lessons, the 4D Human Being directors dive into the illuminating gap between what we anticipate and what actually unfol...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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42:47
Spiral Dynamics: Why YOUR Company Needs Every Colour of the Spiral
In this concluding episode of our Spiral Dynamics trilogy, we explore how leaders can create truly integrated cultures that honour diverse perspectives across the entire spiral.Ever wondered why your carefully crafted company values res...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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43:22
Spiral Dynamics: Communicating Across Value Systems for Impact
Ever wonder why some conversations flow effortlessly while others feel like you're speaking entirely different languages? The answer lies in understanding value systems, the internal frameworks that determine how we process information and conn...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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47:34
Spiral Dynamics: Understanding Why People See the World Differently
Have you ever wondered why some people just don't seem to get it, no matter how clearly you explain? Or why your well-intentioned efforts to connect or lead sometimes fall flat? The answer might lie in a fascinating model called Spiral Dynamics...
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Mastering the Interview Conversation
Have you ever left an interview wishing you'd been more concise, more engaging, or simply more yourself? You're not alone. In part two of our interview skills series, we're back exploring advanced interview techniques. We move beyon...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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57:12
Beyond the CV: Mastering Interview Dynamics in Today's Job Market
The modern job market has transformed the interview process from a one-sided evaluation to a dynamic partnership conversation. Are you still approaching interviews as tests to be passed rather than opportunities to showcase your unique value?
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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48:02
Crafting Tomorrow: The Power of Shared Vision in Communication
What separates an inspiring leader from a forgettable one? What transforms a difficult conversation into a collaborative breakthrough? What pulls us out of the quagmire of problems and onto the path of possibilities? The answer lies in communic...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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46:37
The Grit in Your Oyster: Transforming Conflict into Pearls
What if conflict isn't something to avoid, but rather a doorway to creativity and growth? In this episode, Philippa and Penelope Waller challenge us to transform how we view disagreement in our personal and professional lives.Most of us...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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31:54
Conflict is Inevitable: How to Stop Running and Start Resolving
Conflict is a part of all our lives! And it can be incredibly time-consuming, distracting and difficult for so many of us. Raising anxiety and blocking constructive, collaborative and joyful relationships both at work and at home. In this episo...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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47:30
One Degree at a Time: The Everyday Reset for Intentional Leadership & Living
In this springtime hike edition of the 4D Human Being Podcast, Philippa and Penelope explore the power of the reset—not as a dramatic life overhaul, but as small, intentional shifts that create meaningful change.From adjusting y...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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20:45
Are you a communication anthropologist?
What makes a great communicator today? In this episode, Philippa and Penelope Waller are joined by fellow 4D Director Matt Beresford to explore how you can communicate with more clarity, connection and impact—whether you're leading a team, pres...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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35:19
Why Watch Netflix When You Can Watch the News? What World Leaders Can Teach Us About Communication
We are living in the age of communication. Every speech, interview, and handshake from world leaders is a masterclass in how to engage or lose an audience.In this episode, Philippa and Penelope Waller explore the power of speechcraft, st...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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35:05
Reading the Room vs. Leading the Room—Which One Are You?
Are you passively reading the energy in a room, or are you actively shaping it? In this episode, we dive deeper into the thermometer vs. thermostat concept, helping you recognise whether you're simply reacting to the environment around you or t...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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38:36
Stop Absorbing, Start Leading: How the 4D Impact Matrix Helps You Set the Temperature
Do you make an impact? In leadership, business, and everyday conversations, are you reacting to the energy around you like a thermometer—passively reflecting the atmosphere? Or are you setting the tone like a thermostat—actively shaping engagem...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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27:12
How to Fall in Love with Presenting | Part 3
Presenting doesn’t have to feel like a high-stakes test—it can actually be enjoyable! In this final episode of our Falling in Love with Presenting series, Philippa and Penelope Waller explore how to shift from nerves to excitement and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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39:01
How to Fall in Love with Presenting | Part 2
Welcome back to the 4D Human Being Podcast! In this second episode of our 3-part Falling in Love with Presenting series, Philippa and Penelope Waller dive into the art of making your presentations truly engaging.This week, we explore:
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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36:23
How to Fall in Love with Presenting | Part 1
Happy 2025! We are kicking off this year with our three-part series on How to Fall in Love with Presenting! In this first episode, we explore how to Make Presenting Easy – a crucial foundation for building confidence and reduc...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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48:57
Reflect, Reset, and Reignite for 2025
As the year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the lessons, challenges, and insights from 2024. In this episode, we explore the power of patience, persistence, and wise decision-making in a world full of...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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29:36
Embracing Curiosity: A Guide to Thriving in 2025
In this episode of the 4D Human Being Podcast, we dive into the profound tension between control and curiosity. From the existential challenges to the micro-moments of daily life, our need to control can lead to anxiety, frustration, and missed...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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36:36
Are you Good to Work With | Part 3 – Mastering Reliability and Motivation in the Workplace
In this episode of the 4D Human Being Podcast, Philippa and Penelope conclude their exploration of what it means to be truly "good to work with" by diving deep into the final two components of the CHARM model: Reliability and M...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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47:00