ConsciousSHIFT with host Julie Ann Turner

Givers vs. Takers: The Surprising Truth about Who Gets Ahead Why some people rise to the top of the success ladder, while others sink to the bottom? Is it "survival of the fittest" - the strongest, and most selfish, win? Surprisingly, as much as it may seem so - no. It turns out that success involves a blend of effective networking, collaboration, influence, and leadership skills - plus an increasingly important factor: our styles of exchanging value - our "reciprocity profile." Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Adam Grant, Wharton professor and author of "GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success," reveals that those who succeed at the highest levels are not selfish takers - but generous givers. In Adam's extensive research, it turns out that in professional interactions, most people operate as either takers, matchers, or givers. Whereas takers strive to claim as much value as possible and matchers aim to trade value evenly, givers are the rare breed who contribute to others without expecting anything in return. Adam shares that these three styles have dramatic effects on our success - revealing how one of America’s best networkers developed his connections, why a creative genius behind one of the most popular shows in television history toiled for years in anonymity, how a basketball executive responsible for multiple draft busts turned things around, and how we could have anticipated Enron’s demise four years before the company collapsed —without ever looking at a single number. As fellow visionary and author Dan Pink says of Adam's GIVE AND TAKE: "Every so often a book comes along that changes the way you see the world ... [this] is one of those books. ... [GIVE AND TAKE] offers a path for how to become the sort of giver who flourishes without being fleeced." Sound interesting? Then join Julie Ann and Adam to explore an approach to work, interactions, and productivity that is nothing short of revolutionary. This new view of success has the power to transform not just individuals and groups, but entire organizations and communities.

We are living in times where focusing on the possible - on new opportunities - is vital. New ways of being and leading in the world are required to navigate in unknown waters. As we open ourselves to new solutions, women and their feminine aspects have a vital role to play. Each of us embodies the power to influence, to attract, to decide – and to lead. Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Kristin Engvig, is the creative mind and engaging spirit behind the face of W.I.N. - Women’s International Networking (W.I.N.) - the internationally recognized platform engaging thousands of people and leading a movement that drives innovation, fosters diversity, gives hope and inspires potential. Kristin sees raising feminine and global awareness as the key to creating a sustainable future ... one that develops, empowers and connect leaders with a feminine, authentic and global vision - and one that inspires and guides communities, corporations, supranational institutions, political organisations and entrepreneurs worldwide. Growing up on the turbulent west coast of Norway, surrounded by mountains leading to the open seas, Kristin understood at a young age how important it is for all of us to be connected, and to do something in your life that will leave the world a better place. From Norway, Kristin knew that ‘going global’ was just the thing for her to do. Having started out with major multinational companies like JPMorgan, Citibank and Innovation Norway, Kristin saw and felt that there was a gap in our workplaces and how we dealt with each other and the world at large. Working as a consultant with global companies, she also felt that people should be able to bring their creative sides into the workplace, too. This gap was transformed into a vision for W.I.N.: to ‘bring a more feminine, global and sustainable vision to work, communities and life.’ As Kristin shares with us, WIN - and our shared future - is international • feminine • authentic • practical • innovative • geared toward creating opportunities • interconnected & holistic. And the rules are simple: be open, be open to learn, willing to connect, quick to contribute, ready to take risks, committ, never accept the unacceptable, and open to have fun and receive and feel the magic. Join Julie Ann and Kristin, as they share why women are moving away from “business as usual” to business based on sharing and caring values. Women are driving change, often behind the scenes - and why, now more than ever before, it is time to mobilize, to inspire and to manifest women’s dreams and visions.

Employing travel as a metaphor for all of the potentially frightening journeys we take in life - be it a cross-country flight or the journey to a new destination in life — Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist's Way - takes us by the hand, offering techniques that will enable us not only to rest easy for the duration of our trip, but to feel exhilarated by the anticipation for whatever awaits us at the end of our travels. As you'll discover, SAFE JOURNEY is actually about living life more fully - in every moment of our life travel. As Julie Ann's ConsciouSHIFT guest, Julia shares the prayers, tools, and strategies from her latest book, SAFE JOURNEY, those she uses herself when traveling in order to overcome her fears and to enjoy the excitement that accompanies all of life’s great adventures. Join Julie Ann and Julia as they explore the inspiration SAFE JOURNEY provides reaches even beyond flying, and the world of comfort and inspiration for all of us as we navigate life’s journeys. Julie Ann welcomes Julia Cameron in her 2nd appearance on ConsciousSHIFT, honoring Julia as an active artist for more than 30 years. She is the author of more than 30 books, including bestselling works on the creative process: The Artist’s Way, A Prosperous Heart, Walking in This World, and Finding Water. Also a novelist, playwright, songwriter, and poet, she has multiple credits in theater, film, and television.

In John Hunter’s classroom, students fearlessly set about tackling global problems - and discovering surprising solutions - by playing Hunter’s groundbreaking World Peace Game. These kids — from 4th grade through high school (in schools both well-funded and under-resourced) — take on the roles of prime ministers, tribal leaders, diplomats, and military commanders. Through battles and negotiations, standoffs and summits, they strive to resolve a sequence of many-layered, interconnected scenarios, from nuclear proliferation to tribal warfare. The kids test the possibility of confrontation, only later - ultimately - to choose peace. John's class even played the World Peace Game with the Department of Defense at the Pentagon last year – and will play again there this spring - offering all of us not only a forward-thinking vision from the front lines of American education, but also a generous blueprint for a world that bends toward cooperation, rather than conflict. Now, John Hunter joins Julie Ann on ConsciousSHIFT to share inspiring stories from over thirty years teaching the World Peace Game, revealing the principles of successful collaboration that people of any age can apply anywhere - & tools which may help us all in efforts for a more peaceful world. Award-winning teacher John Hunter has spoken at TED, the Aspen Ideas Festival, the United Nations, and elsewhere to share the lessons of the World Peace Game.

Oliver Demille, author of FreedomShift and LeaderShift - explains that, approximately every century, a nation makes a shift - either toward freedom, or toward force. In 1776 we had a Freedom Shift in America. In 1913-1936 we experienced a Force Shift with the implementation of the Federal income tax, the Federal Reserve, the change in the election of Senators and finally the redefinition of the general welfare clause. DeMille has studied nations and history over the last 3,000 years and says we’re in line for a coming shift — a world-scale shift - rather than just a national one, due to the increasing global nature of our technological society. Will we experience a force shift or a Freedom Shift? The momentum, DeMille claims, is toward a force shift. But he also shares that there’s much hope for a FreedomShift. In any shift, 95-97% of the people are not even involved. They simply don’t care. This leaves 3-5% of the populace to make things happen, and that number is split between the people wanting more force and those wanting more freedom. So, in essence, if we want a Freedom Shift, we only need to comprise about 2.5% of the population. Seems doable — especially with the rising interest in Liberty in this country. DeMille shares that three important choices must be made by 2.5% of the population in order to insure a freedom shift. 1) We need more entrepreneurs. Historically nations with a solid base of entrepreneurs experience freedom. Or if force is imposed on them, it doesn’t last long. Entrepreneurship and Slavery do not co-exist. 2) We need more voracious readers and independent thinkers who get involved in the fight for freedom. You can’t be a nation of sheep believing everything you see in the media or read in tabloids and be free for long. People who read voraciously tend to think more independently and thus value freedom more. 3) We need more tribal leaders. A tribal leader is someone who leads other people with similar interests. But tribes go beyond interests and niches. DeMille explains, “When your relationships with one person or more in a given niche reach the point that you deeply care about these people, and they about you, you are part of a new tribe.” (FreedomShift) In FreedomShift, DeMille does not throw his support toward any candidate, party or ideology. Join Julie Ann and Oliver, as he gives a clear overview of the various players and how we can more proactively work together for a FreedomShift this time around.

What if Divine Law governs the condition of our bank accounts, not just the condition of our spirits and our relationships? Well, of course, it DOES! Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest - Marianne Williamson, spiritual teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author of "The Law of Divine Compensation: On Work, Money, and Miracles" - reveals a path to abundance by way of a powerful spiritual principle called the Law of Divine Compensation. The Law says that when we lack faith in our higher selves and focus on the negative, we create and perpetuate our own negative circumstances; conversely, when we have faith in God and in love and all that can go right in our lives, we open ourselves to receive the miracles the universe is holding for us. While millions have suffered heartbreaking and seemingly intractable financial woes, every one of us possesses the power to believe that something else is possible, that our destinies can change, that a miracle can happen. This simple shift in how we think can have a monumental effect on what happens next. Join Julie Ann and Marianne to discover how, through The Law of Divine Compensation, the power of your thoughts can attract — or deflect — miraculous breakthroughs in your life. As Marianne reveals, the Law is not about hoping, dreaming, or wishing we'd win the lottery; rather it is about faith as a mental and emotional muscle we must exercise in order to benefit from. This powerful spiritual principle will us help us overcome financial stress and unleash the divine power of abundance. If we have faith in God's promise of prosperity for all, we need never fear the future. Julie Ann and Marianne also share discuss SISTER GIANT - the movement whose purpose is to support a higher level of contribution among women who want to increase our efficacy as activist and/or candidate, in order to uplift the tenor of American politics - and in so doing help heal the world. Marianne is a bestselling author (Return to Love, Healing the Soul of America), a world-renowned teacher, and one of the most important inspirational thinkers of our time.

This is your chance to embrace, experience and witness an extraordinary birth of a new world, with the man known around the world as the master of Toltec Wisdom - International bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz, Sr. ("The Four Agreements," which stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 7 years). Join Julie Ann on ConsciousSHIFT, as she welcomes Don Miguel Ruiz, to bring to the world the message of the Mayan Elders - and the true meaning of December 21st, 2012 - the end of the Mayan calendar. Mythology says this is the end of the world. Don Miguel shares the Truth - that "this day is like any New Years Eve, it will come and it will go and nothing will happen... ... unless we make it happen." Miguel's invitation is for us all to agree that this indeed is the end of the world... as we know it. "Let's utilize this unique moment in time. Let's all agree that this is the end of an era living in fear and fanaticism, and instead the beginning of a new era living in truth... and then let's act on this new agreement... the world will change with this new awakened humanity. Please help join me in this change, by changing your own world." Join Julie Ann and Don Miguel to usher in this extraordinary world shift ...

During his 2nd Inaugural Address, President Barack Obama called for us to protect our "National Treasure" - stressing the importance of addressing critical environmental issues, including global warming. “The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition; we must lead it. We cannot cede to other nations the technology that will power new jobs and new industries – we must claim its promise. That is how we will maintain our economic vitality and our national treasure – our forests and waterways; our croplands and snowcapped peaks.” In a fascinating exploration of environmental issues - from Boston to Beijing and back - and of new views on our dynamic, global ecosystem, Julie Ann and her ConsciousSHIFT guest Dr. Daniel B. Botkin - nationally renowned ecologist and author of THE MOON IN THE NAUTILUS SHELL - shed light on our roles as conscious participants in this fragile system of which we are a powerful part. Dan shares his extensive research of American forests, waterways, and sustainable energy, and what needs to be done today to preserve our “national treasure.” Dan is best known for the development of the first successful computer simulation in ecology, a computer model of forest growth that has developed into a sub-discipline in this field, and has been a pioneer in the study of ecosystems and wilderness. He has been involved in research on global warming and its possible ecological and environmental effects since 1968. Dan has helped develop major national programs in ecology, including the National Science Foundation’s Long-term Ecological Research Program and NASA’s Mission to Earth. He is also the author of Powering the Future: A Scientist’s Guide to Energy Independence. .

Jean Houston, visionary leader and author of "The Wizard of Us: Transformational Lessons from Oz," reveals how the beloved story The Wizard of Oz has the power to reveal the Hero’s Journey that awaits each of us. Through a mythic lens, we may discover how Dorothy’s adventure in a magical land inspires our lives today, offering valuable tools to guide us through our challenging times ... where we may learn to thrive rather than merely to survive. Jean shares with us the deeper messages within The Wizard of Oz, aligned with the Hero’s Journey that awaits each of us - a profound adventure of self-discovery and awakened potential. Together we'll explore lessons to propel you into greater self-understanding, and understanding of the human condition, the importance of myth, and the critical nature of our role in the larger world story and how we can participate in the creation of a better world. THE WIZARD IS US In exploring The Wizard of Us, we'll discover the powerful, unique skills and qualities of Dorothy, the Wizard, and the other archetypes of mind, heart, and courage that live within each of us. You’ll begin to expand your thinking, open your heart, and build the courage to truly connect with your own Hero’s Journey. It’s time to uncover your inner hero and become the essential human you were always meant to be. Jean Houston is a visionary thinker, teacher, and philosopher who pioneered the Human Potential Movement and established the Social Artistry leadership model that she used in her work with the United Nations Development Programme. Over the course of her life’s work, Houston has developed a worldwide network of social leaders, educators, and philosophers, and has worked with agencies of the United Nations, NASA, and many others. She is the author of nearly thirty books. .

Everybody is playing it safe, because they think that's the smart thing to do. But in today's new economy, playing it safe is the riskiest thing you can do. All the rules have changed and they're going to change more tomorrow. Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Randy Gage - NYTimes Bestselling Author of "Risky is the New Safe" - explains that disruptive technology, changing cultural trends, a breakdown of the education system, government and corporate corruption and malfeasance, and a societly that is some ways evolving - and in other ways devolving - has moved the target. And it keeps moving, faster every day. The people who create prosperity in the new economy will be in front of the trends, anticipating them instead of naively reacting to what happened yesterday. It doesn't matter if you're an individual or a company. To create wealth or success today, you have to become a critical thinker and blow up conventional wisdom. When everyone is zigging, you want to be zagging. Let's face it - tired, old conventional thinking won’t get you to success today. From monkeys replacing human laborers to cloning, ocean-floor real estate development to asteroid mining, to virtual-reality adventures in holosuites, Randy provides fascinating insights into what the future holds and how people and companies can best prepare for it. Join Julie Ann and Randy to discover why following conventional thinking is no longer sufficient, and how becoming a contrarian and critical thinker will allow you to succeed in ways you've likely not even yet imagined.

We spend our lives seeking love, acceptance, wealth, success, and even ‘spiritual enlightenment’ in the future. We long to be complete. Yet right at the heart of life there is an intimacy, a simplicity, a completeness that is totally beyond words – and which cannot be reached through any effort of ours. In our exhausting attempts to change, to improve ourselves, to become perfect or enlightened - or perfectly enlightened - we end up ignoring this wordless intimacy which exists here and now – an intimacy which is really our true home, and the end of all our seeking. Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Jeff Foster, author of "The Deepest Acceptance: Radical Awakening in Ordinary Life," invites us to discover the ocean of who we are: an awareness that has already allowed every wave of emotion and experience to arrive. What if we were to deeply explore the nature of our experience, not with the aim of ‘fixing’ it – but of seeing the wholeness within it? Jeff invites us to think of this ‘nonduality’ as a ‘finger pointing to the moon’ (as they say in Zen) - directing our attention to the wholeness of all life, to the Oneness which exists here and now. Despite all the ways in which we try to run away from uncomfortable and painful experiences, the possbility of discovering ease and freedom lies right in the midst of those experiences. It is beyond comprehension, yet it is as obvious as breathing, as familiar as the feeling of your heart beating in your chest, as ordinary as the sights and sounds and smells appearing in this room. Ultimately, who you really are, and life itself, are inseparable. They are not-two, they are "non-dual" - they are intimate. This is a timeless truth that goes right to the heart of all the world’s spiritual traditions, and ultimately right to the heart of modern science, too. How can we bring an effortless yes to this moment? How do we stop running from “the mess of life” — our predicaments, our frustrations, even our search for liberation - and start flowing with all of it? Join Julie Ann and Jeff to discover unexpected new ways to a enter a space of absolute acceptance and joy, no matter what’s happening in our lives ... and to stop trying to “do” acceptance … and start falling in love with “what has already been allowed.” The message is always the same: What you are, in the deepest sense, is what you have always been seeking. Jeff Foster studied Astrophysics at Cambridge University. In his mid-twenties, after a long period of depression and illness, he became addicted to the idea of ‘spiritual enlightenment’ and embarked on an intensive spiritual quest for the ultimate truth of existence. The spiritual search came crashing down with the clear recognition of the non-dual nature of everything, and the discovery of the extraordinary in the ordinary. In the clarity of this seeing, life became what it always was: intimate, open, loving and spontaneous, and Jeff was left with a deep understanding of the root illusion behind all human suffering, and a love of the present moment. Jeff was voted #51 in Watkins Mind Body Spirit’s 2012 list of the world’s 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.

Does the Holiday Season - or ANY busy time in your life and work - trigger anxiety and stress for you? As human beings, we are equipped with powerful healing resources – the mind, body and spirit, which enable within all of us change, growth and healing - as ‘normal daily tasks.’ The connection of mind, body and spirit represent a perfect healing system, equipped with infinite possibilities to respond to even the most adverse circumstances. However, most people don’t know how to access and utilize this innate potential – and find true self-empowerment. The integration and alignment of mind, body and spirit provides us with the most powerful healing resource. However, negative emotions, inner conflicts and limiting beliefs are common factors, which prevent us from utilizing this enormous potential to change, heal and succeed. In general, our core beliefs act as our personal laws of the universe. They shape how we view and feel about ourselves and the world, and they determine the choices we make and actions we take. The foundation of our core beliefs can be either our most powerful internal resource or our highest obstacle. So how do we remove these blocks and achieve accelerated and profound change, healing and self-empowerment? We have the power to stay balanced and live up to our potential when fear and anxiety seem so easily to get the best of us, according to Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Dr. Friedemann Schaub, author of The Fear and Anxiety Solution, who says the answer lies in the subconscious mind - the source of our most challenging emotions and the key to the wisdom they offer. “The more unresolved fear and anxiety you've stored in your subconscious, the more untapped potential awaits you,” Dr. Schaub says. Join us to discover step-by-step guidance, as Dr. Schaub explains how to transform fear and anxiety into healing catalysts that lead to greater confidence, self-worth, and success to access your untapped power —and “turn up your inner light to reflect who you really are.”

Imagine a world where everyone feels welcomed and wanted... Imagine a world where everyone knows, deep in their hearts, that they belong... Imagine a world where we all recognize that we are part of one global family... It may sound like a dream, but it’s not. This world is possible now! And the time has come to make this dream a reality. That’s the intention of Global Oneness Day: To remind you to remember the truth of our Oneness, that all of life is connected, and to inspire you to celebrate and appreciate this truth with others. Join us as Julie Ann hosts Steve Farrell, co-founder with Neale Donald Walsch of Humanity's Team and Global Oneness Day, which was launched at the United Nations in 2010 - and will celebrate the 3rd Annual Global Oneness Day on Oct. 24, 2012. On ConsciousSHIFT, you'll hear about the Global Oneness Day Telesummit (http://globalonenesssummit.com/) - featuring luminaries such as such as Ken Wilber, Jack Canfield, Lynne McTaggart, Neale Donald Walsch, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Michael Beckwith, don Miguel Ruiz, Jean Houston, Joan Borysenko, Bruce Lipton, Gregg Braden and many more - and about all the other Global Oneness Day activities (see http://www.global-oneness-day.org/what-you-can-do/), so you may personally participate in this worldwide celebration. Register here for Global Oneness Day: http://www.global-oneness-day.org/ What is Oneness? Oneness is more than a beautiful word. Oneness is the energy of love that lies within you and connects you with all of life, helping you to recognize yourself in everyone and everything. Mystics of all traditions have experienced and shared the concept of Oneness throughout the ages. And, now, this idea of oneness is being reinforced by leading-edge science, which confirms that we ARE all connected in remarkable ways – from the genes you inherit to the air you breathe to the consciousness you share. The old worldview in which you are somehow competing for survival is giving way to a new one in which you are collaborating to thrive! Oneness is more than a concept; it’s your true nature. By celebrating your oneness on one day, our hope is that you will embrace and celebrate your oneness EVERYDAY. You are saying YES to creating a world where everyone feels welcomed, wanted, a sense of genuine belonging and a deep connection to our global family and earth. As the Hopi Elder said: "The time for the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word ‘struggle’ from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for." We ARE the ones we’ve been waiting for. And the wait is over. Join Julie Ann and Steve on ConsciousSHIFT for this special Global Oneness Day Show!

Andrea Polard/A UNIFIED THEORY OF HAPPINESS Happiness is a good relationship with the WHOLE of life ... the good and the bad, the fragility and the strength. Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Andrea Polard, author of A UNIFIED THEORY OF HAPPINESS: An East-Meets-West Approach to Fully Loving Your Life, encourages we blend the best of both Western and Eastern modes of consciousness - using the "twin wings" of full life participation. "Happiness seen as full life participation is fulfilling," Andrea explains. "Our Western culture makes us actively part of life, and our Eastern culture fosters awareness of our participation in life. These are the two modes of consciousness: the Basic Mode, wherein one actively relate[s] to the so-called objective world; and Supreme Mode, wherein one focus[es] on Being." On this show, we will explore how weaving both the Active/Basic mode of consciousness - expressed as ambition, competence, connection and confidence - and the Awareness/Supreme mode of consciousness - experienced as receptivity, tranquility, reliance and lightheartedness - enables a balanced happiness to take flight. We can combine the can-do drive to achieve with the simple presence of mindful awareness to usher in a new evolution in the way each of us approaches happiness. A Unified Theory of Happiness beautifully synthesizes a 20-year study of Eastern contemplative wisdom and the latest from Western science to illuminate an understanding of happiness that honors the full spectrum of life’s offerings even as it broadens our experience of its inherent joy. Andrea F. Polard, PsyD, is a German-born author and clinical psychologist with an extensive background in psychodynamic therapies, meditation, and Ericksonian mind-body work. Join Julie Ann and Andrea for a dynamic dialogue designed to dramatically boost your happiness and wholeness!

The results are in: It’s not about how much information we can stuff into children's brains in the first few years, and it’s not about how highly they score on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Paul Tough, author of HOW CHILDREN SUCCEED: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, connects the dots between groundbreaking research in neuroscience, economics, and psychology to show that the qualities that matter most for success have less to do with IQ and more to do with character: skills like grit, curiosity, conscientiousness, and optimism. Paul takes on what he calls the “cognitive hypothesis,” the idea that success hinges on mental processing speed and traditional brainpower. Instead, citing lots of interesting research, Tough shows that “non-cognitive skills ... perseverance, optimism, self-control, and so on – are actually what matter most. More than that, the ability to adapt to change - and bounce back from failure - are the capacities that create the character essential for success. “Psychologists and neuroscientists have learned a lot in the past few decades about where these skills come from and how they are developed,” Paul writes. What they’ve discovered can be summed up in a sentence: Character is created by encountering and overcoming failure. Paul explains why American children from both ends of the socioeconomic spectrum are missing out on these essential experiences. Perhaps surprisingly, the children of affluent parents are insulated from adversity, beginning with their baby-proofed nurseries and continuing well into their parentally financed young adulthoods. And while poor children face no end of challenges — from inadequate nutrition and medical care to dysfunctional schools and neighborhoods — there is often little support to help them turn these obstacles into character-enhancing triumphs. Paul visited schools, pediatric clinics, neuroscience rat labs, and elite chess tournaments, and he discovered that both inside the classroom and outside, character makes a big difference to a child’s success. “Character is molded by the environment in which we grow up,” Paul says. “It can be taught not just by parents but by schools, coaches, and mentors as well. Which means we all have a responsibility to help kids develop their character – as well as their math skills.” Paul Tough is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine,and he has written extensively about education, child development, and poverty. His journalism has also appeared in The New Yorker,GQ, and on the public-radio program This American Life. Join Julie Ann and Paul as they explore how character determines success for all of us - young and old.