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We’ve been curating the Soundtrack of Optimism on Spotify and wanted to share it with you so you can use it too 😎 We love to play it on shuffle at the start of workshops as folks are joining* It also get a frequent run in the background while we’re beavering away in our office or driving in the ol’ mobile office. Each song has a theme of hope, optimism, joy, empowerment or positive affirmation. They’re all English language, many cross generational from 60s to today, and nothing sweary so it’s family friendly. WHAT SONGS SHOULD WE ADD? 🎶 WHICH SONGS WOULD YOU SKIP? 🎶 Huge thanks to Kay Clancy for the original idea and for curating many of the songs on this list! She drops a new “sountrack” song every Saturday so head to her profile to follow along. * if you play this in a group setting we recommend giving folks a way of asking you as the DJ to “skip” a song if they don’t like it. Songs can be very emotive and not always happy emotions, so don’t force folks to sit through a tough time! Also consider that for some super-brain neurodiverse folks background music can be SUPER exhausting, so during quiet thinking time either ask before playing music or if in doubt skip it. https://lnkd.in/gD9JrPkz #play #leadwithplay #music #optimism #hope #facilitation #joy #

🚨🎸 MAJOR LIFE UPDATE 🎸🚨 💼 Some people climb the corporate ladder… others (like me) pick up a guitar and create MAGIC. ✨ Today marks a HUGE milestone in my professional (and personal!) journey: the release of the FIRST EVER EP from my band Dad Magic! 🤘🎶 It’s been a whirlwind of late nights 🕒, endless coffee ☕️, and more power chords than I ever thought possible. This project represents not just our passion for music, but also the tenacity and innovation that I’ve honed in my professional life. The EP is out NOW on Spotify, so give it a listen and let me know what you think! 🎧👂(Spoiler alert: it’s pretty magical.) 🌟 Key lessons I’ve learned from this process that I think apply to the business world: - Collaboration is key 🔑: Just like in business, nothing is achieved alone. This EP wouldn’t exist without the talents and creativity of my bandmates. - Embrace the grind 💪: Whether you’re recording an album or leading a team, success comes from persistence and passion. - Creativity fuels growth 🚀: The more we push our creative boundaries, the more we expand what’s possible—in music and in business. So, if you’re ready to rock 🎸 (or just need some killer tunes for your next strategy session), check out Dad Magic’s debut EP on Spotify today! Let’s turn up the volume on our ambitions 🔥👇 🎧 Dad Magic EP on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eNgf-TDY #NewMusic #FirstEP #DadMagic #CreativeLeadership #RockAndRoll #Spotify #GrowthMindset #WorkHardPlayHard

Fun Friday - Moving Playlist It's #FunFriday! 🎶 Create a moving playlist with your favorite songs to keep the energy high and the stress low during your move. #MovingPlaylist  #FunFriday

Embracing Change with the Power of Music 🎶 Music has incredible powers. It influences our mood, mental health, and overall resilience. It can be a tool for communication, creativity, and even fun during times of change. At Patwell Consulting, we leverage this power through our #LeadingMeaningfulChange Playlists, integrating music into our approach to living and leading change. Why Music? Connection: Music has a unique way of connecting us emotionally. By associating specific songs with different phases of change, we created a soundtrack that helps us navigate our journey. Communication: A song can express what words sometimes cannot. Sharing your favorite tracks related to change can open new channels of communication within teams and foster a deeper understanding of one another’s experiences and perspectives. How can you incorporate music into your #LeadingMeaningfulChange strategies? Create a Change Playlist with Your Team: Involve each team member by asking them to contribute a song  that best describes their experience living and leading change in your organization and/or life. You will be surprised to see how people reflect on their personal experiences or aspirations related to change. For example: For a Growing Team: If your company is expanding and welcoming new team members, you might find songs like: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams “Come As You Are” by Nirvana “New Day” by Alicia Keys For Overcoming Challenges: If your company is facing significant obstacles, you might hear about songs like: “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey “Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action Please” by Elvis Presley By integrating music into our change approach, we not only boost our resilience but also make the process more dynamic and enjoyable. 🎧 Thank you to all the participants in our LMC Programs who contributed their songs that shaped our Leading Meaningful Change Playlist.  Explore our #LeadingMeaningfulChange Playlist for inspiration and start creating your own team playlists: https://lnkd.in/gAQjeaHx #Leadership #Management #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamDevelopment

When I first started toying with A.I., I thought it was neat, but didn't see the greater support other than improving peoples' grammar. I started playing with it to help speed up some creative processes for my team and then took it home and worked with my son on it that lead us to some of our own creations! I have always had creative ideas and concepts, but not every skill out there to put them to work. Having written lyrics and composed sounds for songs over the years, I never had the voice to give it life. Through A.I., I was brought into tears recently when I heard the lullaby I sang to my children over the years put into song form that my kids can listen to whenver they want. I was able to recently put a song I wrote that had such deep meaning to me and give it voice! I have continued to release these songs with my son and others onto all streaming platforms. I have never been as grateful as I am now for A.I. If you have Spotify you can use this playlist to hear what we have done with this: https://lnkd.in/gP2-ZRz6 Please take a gander at the various releases under these Band Names on any streaming music platform: Camp Campbellverse Sabrosa Serenata Seltic Keltics Family Fun Bandits Game Squared Chorded Threads MiloMatter (note, I am not a fan of Spotify after learning how they have given the middle finger to independent artists, through semi-legalized theft. I provide the link for convenience for those who do use it.) #ai #music #hobbies #creator #passion #fun #amazing

Do songs sometimes speak to you? They can lift spirits, make us laugh, help us cry, reframe our perspective, give us an energy boost and focus our monkey-minds. And when friends share song recommendations or playlists we can learn a lot about each other and connect more deeply. But long gone are the days of making a mixed tape! Or burning a CD. Now we can just make a digital playlist! We can even collaborate on lists to crowdsource in prep for shared events - like for upcoming roadtrips or running events (and yes, that’s two actual real examples we’ve done recently!). Or office parties, or project go-live celebrations, or new team member welcomes and beloved colleague farewells. The opportunities to celebrate with a shared playlist are endless! Spotify and other streaming platforms are pretty easy to use for this. Who could you make a playlist with this week? What would it be for? What would you call it? Here’s a song that came our way today from our play community. It went STRAIGHT in to our Soundtrack of Optimism playlist on Spotify! Listen to “cup of tea” on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/g5v3EtiZ Or our Sountrack of Optimism playlist here: https://lnkd.in/gpJuYk3j #play #leadwithplay #music #songs #wellbeing #connection #teambuilding #dance #positivepsychology #arts

It’s time for your daily dose of REAL MUSIC and REAL BUSINESS with Craig Arthur. Bringing you breaking business news and one great song after another to get you through the day! Listen online 10am-1pm or catch up online or via the app! ✨ #news #stories #radio #worklifebalance #motivation #inspiration #creativity #happy #uplifting #workweek #funfacts #musiclovers #playlist #success #businessadvice #breakfastshow

It’s time for your daily dose of REAL MUSIC and REAL BUSINESS with Craig Arthur. Bringing you breaking business news and one great song after another to get you through the day! Listen online 10am-1pm or catch up online or via the app! ✨ #news #stories #radio #worklifebalance #motivation #inspiration #creativity #happy #uplifting #workweek #funfacts #musiclovers #playlist #success #businessadvice #breakfastshow

It’s time for your daily dose of REAL MUSIC and REAL BUSINESS with Craig Arthur. Bringing you breaking business news and one great song after another to get you through the day! Listen online 10am-1pm or catch up online or via the app! ✨ #news #stories #radio #worklifebalance #motivation #inspiration #creativity #happy #uplifting #workweek #funfacts #musiclovers #playlist #success #businessadvice #breakfastshow