This book is for anyone wanting to make change happen in their life, in their workplace or community and possibly for a better world. It shows how social activists ask better questions, take baby steps to move to the next level. From green campaigns to building profitable, trusted teams, to Government policy, Carmel offers practical tools and strategies in your personal and professional life. Rather than tune out or hope someone else will create the best options, Change Activists use passion, purpose and a compelling plan to move forward. Change activists ask better questions - what am I passionate about, what change do I want to see in the world, how can I make big things happen fast in my life? If you are interested in values led change for yourself, and across any kind of organization this will help; there is power in being true to yourself, in doing the right thing. And it is your life, so don't be plastic about it.
The book describes how to navigate the ups and downs of making change happen; from start up to scale up, to winning backers and allies. Through interviews with global change leaders including Big Issue co Founder Lord John Bird, Kenyan education leader Qabale Duba and Indian vaccination activist Varsha Vanugobal, Carmel unpacks the elements of successful change activists, suggests we are all capable of more, if we take action. This is a practical guide - Carmel wants everyone to find and play their part in a better future.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
What is a change activist?
Why change activism is needed now?
And you should listen to me because..?
My change activist story
PART 1: CHANGE YOUR LIFE
How can you take charge of your life?
How open are you to change?
What do you stand for?
If the direction of your life feels unclear, it's ok, start here
Passion, purpose, plan for successful change
What did activism ever do for anyone?
The benefits of change activism
Choose action or stay passive
What do you want to change?
Is very, very ok to ask for help
My passion, my purpose, my plan
Practical activism - here's how
10 step self-development plan
And action - toolkit and exercises
PART 2: CHANGE HOW YOU WORK
Change Activism can strengthen your bottom line
What does purpose-led business look like?
Purpose led companies outperform
Fairness as a business norm
To your mind and soul
How to create multi million pound social partnerships
Profit and principles
What's that got to do with me?
Change led by you, energises you
PART 3: RADICAL SELF-CARE
Nourish your mind, body and soul
Why life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
Resilience starts with radical self care
Becoming a priority in your own life
Your beliefs about reality create your experience of it
Ask better questions
Team You
Part 4: A NEW CHANGE ACTIVIST IDEA
Can we create a post-poverty Britain?
The L.I.F.E. programme - more information
CONCLUSION
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