Episode 3

Impact Sprint: How Just ONE Meeting Changes Everything

Published on: 21st October, 2023

Description:

In the third episode of "The Impact Sprint: 14 Stories of Heartbeats and Footprints," Nick Kershaw unveils the transformative power of a single meeting. This episode is a deep dive into his eye-opening encounter with Urgen Lama, a key catalyst in the Impact Marathon journey. Tune in to hear how this unexpected connection reshaped the organisation's vision, setting the stage for creating a marathon that's so much more than a race.

Keywords:

Impact Marathon, Urgen Lama, Nick Kershaw, social entrepreneurship, Nepal, networking, social impact, sustainable change, fundraising, The Global Goals, Kathmandu, adventure, long-term impact.

Show Highlights:

  1. Introduction: Nick revisits his initial meeting with Urgen Lama, an incredible character who would become a cornerstone in Impact Marathon's trajectory.
  2. Where We Left Off: A candid reflection on the struggles of entrepreneurship and the collective innovation that built the foundations of Impact Marathon.
  3. The First Meeting: An unforgettable experience with a notepad, an open heart, and the makings of a shared vision.
  4. Urgen Lama – The Catalyst: How Urgen's involvement didn't just add value, but completely transformed the way the Impact Marathon would proceed.
  5. The Power of a Single Meeting: The story culminates in the lasting effects of a conversation that couldn't have been predicted but changed the game entirely.
  6. Conclusion: A shoutout to all the Urgen Lamas out there who are willing to dive deep when they see potential for great impact.

Join us as we explore the electrifying nature of connectivity, the power of a single meeting, and the invaluable weight of shared struggles and common goals. Ready for another inspiring journey?

Remember, your next meeting might just change everything. Keep running, keep dreaming, and most importantly, believe that you can make an impact.

Catch us in the next episode as we dig deeper into our initial projects in Nepal and share how the marathon evolved from the ground up. Don't miss it!

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About the Podcast

Impact Stories with Nick Kershaw
Deep dives on creating a positive impact with charities , philanthropists & business leaders from across the globe.
Every single day, you create an impact.
It's up to you to make it a positive one.

Impact Stories with Nick Kershaw is a series of stories, deep-dive conversations that will help you understand how to create a positive impact every day.

If we want to change the world, we can't simply look to charities - we need business leaders, the public sector, civil society, and individuals to be working together.

Nick Kershaw is on a mission to create a world where every single person has the knowledge and opportunity to create a positive impact. As Founder & CEO of the Impact Marathon Series, he has travelled the world in search of the most powerful ways to create a positive impact. And, most importantly, how to share the characters, the stories, and the ideas will empower you today.
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