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Our community is guided by people like you who have wandered the desert of purposelessness, who have activated their purpose and are committed to helping others on the journey. 

Anamaria Aristizabal
Bogota, Colombia

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Bio: Anamaria sows the seeds of inspiration, encouraging others to own their power, and to create and lead in a way that transforms and responds to what the world needs.  You can learn about her work here. She also works with Sweet Rush as a culture and change consultant and with New Ventures West, a world class coaching school, as a coach and coach trainer. She is a leadership trainer at George Washington University's Center for Public Excellence . She is an Art of Hosting practitioner and trainer, with extensive experience designing and facilitating powerful learning journeys for different groups. 

As a social innovator, she co-founded Aldeafeliz ecovillage in 2006 near Bogota Colombia, an intentional community whose purpose is to be a demonstration center for resilience and sustainability. Since its founding, a group of 20 adults and 10 children have been experimenting with various social and ecological technologies, including sociocracy, non violent communication, and permaculture, aspiring to live harmoniously with each other and with the land they are stewards of. Anamaria is a member of various organizations that aim for personal, organizational and societal transformation. She is part of the Colombian chapter of the Society for Organizational Learning (SoL) dedicated to offering learning circles that promote systems thinking. Also founding member and executive board member of the Foundation for Peace and Reconciliation, and a member of the ImpactHUB Bogotá.


Prior to her coaching and facilitation career, Anamaria worked as a consultant for McKinsey, the World Bank, CAF- Development Bank of Latin America, Ashoka, and various government entities in Colombia. Anamaria has an MBA and a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University and a BA in Biology from Mount Holyoke College. Anamaria is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and recently published her first book in her country (October 2017), translated as "Life Re-Vision: A Guide to Find your Path when you Lost Your Way; A Journey to Rediscover your Essence, Reinvent Yourself, and Renew your Future Vision". 

Erica L. Harris
​Chicago, IL

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Bio: My name is Erica L. Harris, Founder and Chief Purpose Coach for PurposeFULL Seed.  My intention is to change the world one person at a time by igniting purpose within others and awakening joy. I am supporting my intention by creating the conditions for youth to understand and embrace who they are, so they can align their being with their doing. My heart’s desire is to serve others with compassion and integrity among a community that is committed to the betterment of humanity.

I believe purpose is an unfolding, an ongoing evolutionary journey to being more of who you are every day. Prior to doing so with intention, I was seeking to be the best "doer" I could be. Constantly setting goals, creating to-do lists of achievements and trying to check off all the proverbial boxes that were indications of what the world would mark as a success. (i.e. graduating with honors, taking on high levels of responsibility early in my career, getting married and having kids) 
Sparked by a life moment that left me humbled and seeking deeper meaning in life, I found myself asking deeper questions of myself. Life had to be more than just doing.  The more I was seeking was "the why." 

What was I born to BE? Once I came into a more conscious understanding of who I was created to be, true life began for me. I am a servant leader of integrity, who leads with grace and compassion, whose gift is helping people to discover their greatness, and building their confidence to help them walk in that and find joy!  Each of us has a reason for being. Purpose is about tapping into our inner greatness and having the courage to live in that unapologetically.

Helene Ahlberg
Stockholm, Sweden

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My purpose: I am the beacon of light that guides souls to find their light.
 
Values: transparency, integrity, empathy and courage
 
Talents: guiding, facilitating, speaking and leading
 
Life before purpose: auditing, quality assurance, management consulting

Bio: My passion is to help you reach your full potential by activating your personal purpose. I am convinced that by finding your own purpose, you can find your passion and sense of meaningfulness. This in turn will give you a clear direction, a guide to help you create an awesome and deeply fulfilled life!

I am a partner and senior consultant at Leading Business AB. I have over 13 years of experience from leading and training executive teams, organizational and business development and change management. I specialize in working with Executive management teams, other business groups, change management, leadership development and coaching. I have an MBA from Uppasala University and am a certified Psychosynthesis Organizational Consultant focused on mentoring and group dynamics.

Michael Tertes
​Berkeley, CA

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Bio: Michael Tertes is the founder of The University of Superheroes. Heroes a coach, mentor and thought partner to values driven leaders across the country. He works with you to unleash your unique gifts and align more fully with your values to live a more impactful, purposeful and fulfilling life.

People come to Michael when they've done everything they've been told will make them happy and have succeeded but realize that there's something more for them. They long to be more themselves in the world. Michael plays many roles for his clients. He's part Dr. Xavier from the X-Men, who knows what you must go through to discover and master your gifts.

​He's part Yoda, in that he sees The Force in you even when you doubt yourself and he's part The Karate Kid's Mr. Miyagi, because he'll make you do crazy stuff that you don't understand, but will make sense in the end.

Susan Lucci
​Chicago, IL

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Purpose: My purpose is holding liminal spaces to activate potential; my mission is co-creating a culture of care.

Strengths: I am a possibilitarian who holds space for your transformation. Curious about valuing what is invisible, yet essential, I uplift and amplify people’s voices so they can step into fuller expression.

Life before purpose: a transactional lawyer before becoming a full-time mother to three, and always, a community activist.

Bio: Susan Lucci is a dynamic facilitator of transformational conversations, a Life Design Catalyst Coach® and a Certified Purpose Guide™.  For more than a decade, she has practice an ancient social art form, Circle; she now teaches others to hold sacred WE space. Passionate about creating healthier conversations that lead to healthier communities, this advocate is now on fire to create a more just world where everyone thrives! Learn more: FeelReal and PursuePurpose

Robin Athey
​Boulder, Colorado

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Bio: I coach globally-minded leaders and founders who:

  • Are at the forefront of CHANGE – committed to greater social-impact and sustainability.

  • Want to be clear about PURPOSE, embody it, and put it into action.

  • Are committed to RESILIENCE & GROWTH - and may struggle in some way.

  • Want to work BETTER TOGETHER, as co-founders and teams.

I guide them to unite with themselves and their teams – as they unleash their gifts and talents in new ways. 

I bring 30+ years of experience as a body-mind executive coach, consultant and thought leader. Clients have included ABB, Microsoft, HP, IBM, Google, Eli Lilly, Fujitsu, Banco Santander, Genentech, Girl Scouts USA, Techstars and early-stage startups. I’ve worked in 27 countries, been a fellow at Harvard University, taught the core leadership class for Simmons MBA, sat on the board of the UN Association,  practiced meditation and yoga for 25 years, love dance, and live near Boulder, Colorado with my partner and two very energetic dogs.

Tim Jones
Christchurch, New Zealand

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Purpose: To co create a world where every human gets to thrive in a way that's regenerative to the planet

Values: Strength, humour, courage

Gifts: Speaking, facilitating, coaching, videography and writing

Life before purpose: I had a successful career working in the world of medical device sales.
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Bio: Tim specialises at working with individuals and organisations to help them tap into their Purpose Fuelled Performance, assisting them in the transition to becoming a force for good - hence Grow Good. 
His purpose-focused consulting, coaching and training programmes are specially designed for those that want to use their skills to create and scale meaningful impact. 
His business is one of New Zealand's founding B Corps and also B Corp Ambassador for NZ. More recently he’s been co-teaches the University of Canterbury MBA Programme "Creating Impact-led Enterprises". That's why he's New Zealand's #1 B Corp and Purpose specialist!

Brandon Peele (he/him)
San Diego, CA

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Purpose: I create a flourishing world by sharing a vision, building community and activating purpose, because I fundamentally believe we can have heaven on earth right now.

Virtues: courage, integrity, compassion, wonder

Gifts: leading, guiding, facilitating, speaking, writing

Life before purpose: investment banking, venture capital, startups, social enterprises

Bio: Brandon is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and the Vice President, People Science at ion. 


Over the last two decades has written / co-written 4 books on purpose activation, and worked with organizations like Morgan Stanley, LinkedIn, the US Marine Corps and Johnson & Johnson to activate purpose-led and inclusive cultures.


He has also taught at Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Minnesota and Northern Arizona University, and has had his work featured in media outlets such as Forbes, U.S. News and World Report and Conscious Company Magazine.

He is a PGI Certified Purpose Guide(TM), Imperative Certified Purpose Leader(TM), serves on the Council of the Global Purpose Leaders and has an MBA in Leadership from Columbia Business School.

​He lives in San Diego with his wife, Stephanie. They enjoy yoga, street festivals, playing music, and singing.
ORIGINS
In 2018, Brandon Peele's book, Planet on Purpose, articulated a vision for humanity and a pathway to create a purpose-driven human presence on earth.
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In May of 2020, in the midst of a planetary shutdown, economic collapse and social unrest, we are called to ask ourselves the big questions, -who are we in the face of widespread illness, death, unemployment, and chaos-,

A new vision for a community emerged, one that would connect us and activate purpose and prosperity for the whole human family.

Recognizing that:

We need each other and want to thrive,

​But the old normal kept us lonely (61% Cigna, 2020), stressed (67%, Gallup, 2018) and living paycheck to paycheck (78%, Careerbuilder, 2017),

And most online communities lack trust, safety, decency, vulnerability, virtue, and a shared purpose, 

It is clear that we need purpose and community now more than ever.

As the vision took form, terms like inclusive, affordable, safe, secure, connected, ad-free, respectful, simple, accountable, sovereign and compassionate kept bubbling up. 

Shared agreements felt important.

A monthly gathering felt important.

A weekly newsletter felt important.

A safe, easy-to-use communication tool to nurture connection, and feel supported and inspired to take new purpose-aligned actions felt important.

Of course, a purpose-driven career and community is not all that we need.  

We also need clean air and water, healthy soil, organic food, a living wage, physical safety + security, civil rights, an inclusive culture that values the dignity of all life, affordable healthcare and education, a sustainable economy and a functioning democracy.

As purpose is a bridge between our hearts and the world, we need a space to talk about these things as well, so that we can live and and lead with our purpose in a world that aches for it.
PURPOSE
Our purpose is to support each other and make the purpose journey easy, social and available to everyone.

​We are a community of purpose-driven professionals that chooses authenticity over conformity, connection over isolation, hard truths and purpose over outdated visions of achievement and accumulation. 

Simply, we are people who choose to live our purpose, create purpose-aligned careers, nurture fulfilling local communities, and empower every human on this great earth to have that same opportunity.


To do that, we need access to our purpose, our deepest truth, and support to align our lives and careers around that truth, so that we can powerfully respond, lead and create in times of chaos and confusion. 

We need each other.  We need a place to be ourselves, to be real with each other, to share the journey, the struggles and the breakthroughs.
BISON MEDICINE
Bison medicine (aka energy, power) is the intention of our community. Bison are herd animals found all over the world.  Their medicine is one of care, purpose, strength and courage. 

CARE
Bison care for the herd and the prairie, by responsibly grazing and placing those most vulnerable in the center of the herd. 

PURPOSE
 To the Lakota, bison are symbol of manifestation of one's "giveaway" - one's unique purpose, genius and contribution to the tribe.

STRENGTH
Bison are the largest native land mammals in the United States.  They protect the herd with speed (up to 40mph) and brute force, by ramming predators with their skull and horns. 

COURAGE

​Bison run toward a storm to get through it more quickly, versus cows who run away.

Together we face our fears, face the indignity of the world, activate our purpose, and support each other in running toward the world we create.

AGREEMENTS WE UPHOLD:


​#1 Inclusion
I agree to welcome all people, and treat all people with dignity and respect, regardless of their gender, age, income, ethnicity, sexuality, faith, ability or nationality.

#2 Care
I agree to share my truth with kindness and consideration - in a way that others can hear.

#3 Empathy
I agree to treat others with empathy, curiosity and understanding.

#4 Benefit of the doubt
I agree to assume that others have positive intent, to ask them questions so I understand their intentions first before sharing my reactions. I also forgive myself and others when the impacts of my actions don not match my intent.

#5 Presence
I agree to being an active member of the community, adding the zoom and slack apps to my computer and smart phone, joining the slack channel, completing my profile, keeping slack notifications turned on, and posting in slack at least once a week.

#6 Accountability
I agree to keep and honor my word.  If I break my word, I hold myself accountable to the impacts of my actions. I commit to holding myself accountable to my purpose and virtues.

#7 Peer coach
I agree to be a great peer coach by empathizing, asking people questions and sharing relevant resources and personal stories (versus judging or giving advice). 

#8 Confidentiality
I agree to keep what others share confidential.  I can share my own experience, but I do not share about what others post in slack or say over voice or video calls, unless I get their explicit permission.

#9 Sovereignty
I am over 18 years of age and agree to be fully responsible for my health and well-being.  I agree to be sovereign in my communication, by using "I statements" to describe my emotions, feelings and judgments. As a sovereign, I agree to honor these agreements, and take action when these agreements are broken.

#10 Purpose
I agree to connect with my purpose on a daily or weekly basis, take at least 1 new purpose-aligned action per month, and share what I am learning with the community.
activate your purpose

A note from Brandon.

Hi. I'm Brandon.
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I spent the first 25 years of my life in struggle and self-doubt, because I was trying to be someone else.

I felt alone, like I didn't belong anywhere.

The harder I worked and the more success I had, the less happy I became. Not knowing my purpose, I turned to drugs and alcohol.


In my late 20's, I started to ask questions, worked with teachers and masters, explored communities, and began to awaken my purpose.

On this journey, I have come to believe that purpose is a civil right. It is our birthright and it is unacceptable that most of us don't have access to it or a career that fulfills on it.
In my 30's, I started helping others on their journey, writing books and leading purpose activation programs with leaders and teams from the organizations above.

In light of a global pandemic, economic collapse, and civil unrest, my colleagues and I began to wonder how to create a community where purpose was the norm.

We listened to what people wanted and created Bison Medicine as a place where purpose is the norm, where we can be messy, feel deeply, take risks and support each other.
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Bison Medicine is the result of this evolution - we are first and foremost a community. ​We are here for you, and we stand for your purpose. 
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