Creativity Became a $1M Engine for Change | Justin Ahren | Shift Happens Podcast

Creativity Became a $1M Engine for Change | Justin Ahren | Shift Happens Podcast

What happens when creativity stops being just an aesthetic choice and becomes a real engine for change? In this Podcast Interview on the Shift Happens Podcast, Justin Ahrens, founder of the branding agency Rule29 and the mind behind the mantra "make creative matter," shares how 30 years of Creative Leadership reshaped his thinking about the true purpose of design. He opens up about a trip to Africa that forced him to confront an uncomfortable question: what can I actually do here with the skills I have? That question sparked Wheels for Water, a project that started with a $40,000 fundraising goal and ended up generating over $1 million, bringing clean water, sanitation, and education to roughly 20,000 people. That experience went on to reshape the agency itself, putting Purpose-Driven Branding at the center of its strategy, culture, and business decisions. The conversation also covers his books, "Life Kerning" and his newest release, "Being Humankind," along with the question he poses on stages around the world: do you believe you can change the world?  Host: Kamila Adamatti | Guest: Justin Ahren Role: President & Chief Creative Officer Company: Rule29

A $10B Strategist’s Journey | Daniel Law

What does it take to walk away from a thriving big law career, move your family across the world, and essentially start over with no guarantees? That's exactly what Daniel Law did before becoming the executive helping shape strategy at a $10B+ engineering firm operating across 42 countries. In this episode, Daniel opens up about that bold pivot: from law to strategy, from the comfort of a traditional path to the discomfort of going back to school and breaking into entirely new markets. He takes us behind the scenes of his time at McKinsey, unpacks why so many transformations fail, and shares concrete examples of how disengaged middle management can quietly sink years of planning, dropping the odds of success to a staggering 3%. Connect with Kamila Adamatti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamila-adamatti Advertise your brand on the Shift Happens Podcast: kamila@toneupbusiness.com

The CEO Who Built Brazil's Biggest C-Level Network | Lúcio Junior

What if the most powerful career move you could make had nothing to do with your next promotion and everything to do with who you choose to connect with? That's exactly the shift Lúcio Junior has been championing since he founded Open Mind Brazil at the height of the pandemic. Lúcio is the CEO and founder of Brazil's largest C-level networking organization, 1,300 members, a board member academy, a weekly newspaper column, and daily events across Brazil, the U.S., and beyond. In this conversation with Kamila Adamatti on the Shift Happens Podcast, recorded live in Orlando, he breaks down the philosophy behind purposeful networking. Whether you're a C-suite executive wondering what comes after corporate life, or a leader who keeps pushing networking to the bottom of the to-do list, Lúcio's message is clear: networking is working. Guest: Lúcio Júnior | Role: CEO | Company: Open Mind Brazil LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/luciojunioraopenmind Website: https://openmindbrazil.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please like it, subscribe, and share it with a leader who needs to hear this message.

Leadership Strategies for People Looking to Start Over | Bona

Bona joins the Shift Happens podcast for a powerful conversation on creative leadership, career reinvention, non-linear careers, and building an authentic professional identity across cultures and industries. As an artist, creative leader, and engineer-turned-creative director, Bona shares how he navigated a bold career transition, led purpose-driven projects, and built a professional path that bridges Brazil, Latin America, and global contexts. He explains the mindset required to lead with creativity, embrace uncertainty, and stay true to your identity while operating across languages, borders, and industries. Guest: Bona | Host: Kamila Adamatti Role: Creative Leader Background: Engineer turned creative director, bridge between cultures and disciplines BonaConnect with LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bonaroti/ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@UCn6ZuQtCCRnh8S1aSpl6Xpg

The Brutal Truth About Scaling Healthcare Organizations | David Wild

David Wild joins Kamila Adamatti on the Shift Happens Podcast for a compelling conversation on healthcare leadership, change management in healthcare, and what it truly takes to lead transformation at scale. As a physician executive overseeing 2,000+ providers across 150+ sites, David shares hard-earned lessons on healthcare leadership,  from building trust with clinical teams to navigating the most disruptive crisis modern medicine has ever faced. In this episode, explore trust in clinical culture, change management in healthcare during COVID-19, the workforce crisis, and how telehealth and AI are reshaping care delivery, offering a rare window into the healthcare leadership decisions that define the future of medicine. Guest: David Wild | Host: Kamila Adamatti Connect with David Wild on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-m-wild-md-mba/ Connect with Kamila Adamatti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamila-adamatti Tone Up Business Consulting: https://toneupbusiness.com/ Advertise on the Shift Happens Podcast: kamila@toneupbusiness.com If you enjoyed this episode, like it, subscribe, and share it with a leader who needs to hear this message. #podcast #shifthappens #leadingchange #decisionmakers #leadershippodcast #changemanagement #businessleadership #strategicthinking #decisionmaking #executivecoaching #communicationiskey #healthcareleadership