Lead with Levity

Ep. 85 FOLLOW YOUR FIREFLY: Finding Meaning with Small Practices to Light the Way

Feeling stuck at work and in life is no fun. Humo(u)r Trainer Vandad Pourbahrami shows us what it means to follow your firefly. Tune in today for practical ways to enjoy this journey we call ‘life’ with daily practices to guide your way.

In this episode, we cover:

  • How to turn your situation around if you’re feeling stuck.
  • What does Firefly mean?
  • Is following your Firefly a conduit for hope?
  • How following your Firefly can increase your creative capacity.
  • How to recharge your workplace
  • The missing piece on workplace right now
  • Moving forward without all the answers
  • What if you aren’t free to follow your dreams?
  • Why do new hires quit?
  • Vandad Pourbahrami: “Every finish line is a new starting line”
A quote from Follow the Firefly TedX Speaker Vandad Pourbahrami saying "Every finish line is a new starting line"
A quote from Follow the Firefly TedX Speaker Vandad Pourbahrami saying "If you don't have the luxury of joy, say if you're a refugee, you're an immigrant in a new country, or starting a new industry, you still can enjoy the little things along the way."

About Vandad Pourbahrami

When you see a firefly, what do you think of? Vandad’s TEDx talk Follow the Firefly goes through the 3 times Vandad followed just a little bit of light, the psychology behind his decision making, and how those ‘weird’ decisions complimented his analytical side. These 3 fireflies led to unique, unexpected projects, like working as a Humo(u)r Trainer.

Vandad works as a Speaker, Trainer, and, his most recent firefly, a Spanish Travel Tourguide. Vandad graduated from McGill University and the London School of Economics & Political Science, and has many years of experience in the Management Consulting, Comedy & Improv and Travel industries.

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