Sep 13, 2022
You can make a powerful positive impact! Kristel Bauer sat down with Alex Budak, social entrepreneur, faculty member at Berkeley Haas and the author of "Becoming a Changemaker" to talk about how you can spark positive change. Kristel and Alex chat about how to overcome the fear that can come with change, what the first step is to start making a powerful impact and more. Alex also shares insights from his course at UC Berkeley and a look into his new book "Becoming a Changemaker." Tune in now!
Key Takeaways from This Episode
- What does it mean to be a changemaker?
- How to overcome the fear associated with change
- Navigating overwhelm when facing big problems
- How to believe that you can make a significant impact
- Where to start when you want to make a positive change
- Insights into Alex's course at Berkley
- A look into Alex's book Becoming a Changemaker
- The importance of self care
About Alex Budak:
Alex Budak is a social entrepreneur, faculty member at Berkeley Haas, and the author of Becoming a Changemaker.
At UC Berkeley, Alex created and teaches the transformative course, “Becoming a Changemaker.” He also serves as as Executive Director of the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program and as a Lecturer and Faculty Director for Berkeley Executive Education programs.
As a social entrepreneur, he co‐founded StartSomeGood.com, ran Sweden’s most prominent social innovation incubator, Reach for Change and helped Change.org raise $30 million.
Alex teaches, speaks, consults, and advises with the mission of helping people from all walks of life become changemakers. He has given talks on leadership, entrepreneurship, and changemaking around the world from Cambodia to Ukraine to the Arctic Circle, and at the White House, UN Agencies, and leading companies.
A graduate of UCLA and Georgetown University, Alex loves travel adventures (39 countries and counting), rooting for the underdog, and spending time with his two favorite changemakers: his wife, Rebecca, and their toddler son.
Website: https://www.alexbudak.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbudak/
About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer:
Kristel, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people thrive personally and professionally. Kristel is a corporate wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Top Keynote Speaker, TEDx speaker & contributing writer for Entrepreneur.
Kristel brings her expertise & extensive experience in Corporate Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, Self-Care, and Stress Management to in-person and virtual events as Professional Keynote Speaker. If you are looking for a female motivational speaker to inspire and empower your audience to reclaim their well-being, inner motivation and happiness, Kristel’s message will leave a lasting impression. Kristel would be happy to discuss partnering with you to make your next event one to remember! Speaking Topics can be tailored to fit the needs of your group.
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