Episode 6

Impact Sprint: Unscripted & Unbridled

Published on: 25th October, 2023

🎙 Episode Summary:

In a completely unplanned and unscripted detour, today’s episode is a raw, unfiltered look into the heart of Impact Marathon. Fuelled by the energy of the moment Nick takes you on a journey from the company’s darkest day, 12 months ago, to the real optimism he now has looking forward. Forget the fluff; this is as real as it gets so don't be alarmed with the lack of editing and re-recording, this was a bit of a one-take wonder.

⏰ Timeline:

  • 🌑 The Darkest Days: The bleak period that saw us staring into an abyss and contemplating the future of Impact Marathon.
  • 💡 The Pivot and Small Wins: The adjustments we made that turned the tide for us.
  • ✉️ The Shareholder Update and Emotional Resilience: Nick talks about the transition from writing optimistic shareholder updates based on faith to those grounded in genuine confidence.
  • 🌍 Real, Tangible Impact: From Nepal to Jordan to Guatemala, we discuss the change we’ve been part of and continue to drive.
  • 🙌 The Unforgettable Stories and People: Revisiting the narratives and individuals who continue to shape Impact Marathon.
  • 🏃‍♀️ The Marathon Continues: The ongoing journey of highs and lows, and why every single step has been worth it.

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📝 What You'll Learn:

  • How to navigate through adversity and the value of resilience.
  • The power of small wins in creating significant change.
  • How a genuine community and authentic goals can make a monumental impact in the world.

🔥 Quotes of the Week:

  • "ONE MORE STEP, ONE MORE BLOODY STEP!"
  • "These are not forgotten chapters; they're the bedrock of our narrative."
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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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