How do the systems we’ve built around productivity harm and retraumatize us? What is trauma-informed collaboration and what does inner and collective healing have to do with workplace liberation? In this episode, Lucia Die Gil and Melinda Varfi define trauma and how it shows up in the workplace. Toward the end, we are joined by Heather Archer, our surprise guest!

What do the rituals on the Marae teach us about designing gatherings and meetings for self-organizing groups? Can less structure and more connection with our senses be what’s needed to awaken us from the illusion of separation that has caused many of the societal and workplace challenges we face today?

What if there was a structure for using technology to engage with diversity in the workplace in a way that creates a sense of joy and awe, that increases appreciation of others, and that enables each person to offer what they do best at exactly the right moment? What if the structure in and of itself created the conditions for psychological safety, motivation, and learning that can often feel out of reach in group settings?

Why does communication in the workplace feel so darn difficult? Is there something going on beyond the language we use, and if so, why do we place so much importance on the written word?

What does the history of religious conversion in the pursuit of power teach us about today’s dominant Protestant workplace culture in Western countries? And how can we create workplaces that celebrate Pagan beliefs and identities not only to create a sense of belonging for our Pagan colleagues, but also to learn from the wisdom of earth-first religions about ways to create sustainable and regenerative business practices?

What does relationship-building and religious wisdom have to do with neo-liberal economics and finance?

What if science and religion, working together, could transform business to be more altruistic and conscious? A conversation with Gavin Watson, author of Altruistic Business: Why Conscious Business Outperforms the Competition, about group evolution, conscious culture and its impact on performance, and an altruistic culture’s impact on stakeholders at large (suppliers, customers, investors).

The Interfaith Business Network podcast, with your host Angie Luo (Marshall School of Business), is back for Season 3! Covering topics from workplace culture and leadership to finance education and economics, tune in to learn from leaders inviting the wisdom of ancient traditions into business so that people and planet can heal and thrive.

What is the Interfaith Business Network and what’s in store for the future of this podcast?

Why should business schools offer opportunities and training for students to discuss beliefs and inclusivity? Do students want to talk about religious and spiritual identity?