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Carlos Terol
Episode 005
August 21, 2023
We Have the Power to Create Positive Change
Carlos Terol discusses the need for changemakers to connect and collaborate on a whole new level.
Changemakers who are ready to tackle the world's most pressing issues, from poverty to climate change and inequalities need to break out of their silos and collaborate with a wide range a different people. Because everybody plays a role in creating positive changes. Researchers, teachers, politicians, entrepreneurs, marketers, public speakers, and more.
Carlos also describes a platform he is developing to help like-minded changemakers connect on a local and global level. This platform can help local changemakers connect and amplify their impact.
We also discuss the importance of mindset and framing a problem. And much much more.
Who is Carlos Terol?
Carlos is the founder of Good Ripple, a platform to connect changemakers and help them amplify their impact. His life's purpose is to help others and create the most positive impact he can.
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Guest Resources
Carlos Terol's LinkedIn Profile - Impact Entrepreneur | Positive Change Leadership
Good Ripple Website - The Local Changemaker Connection Solution
Value Bombs
1) Everyone is a changemaker.
2) There’s an app that allows changemakers to connect with other local changemakers.
3) We need to connect and collaborate with a wide range a different people to solve climate, sustainability, and social issues. Everybody plays a role in creating positive change. Researchers, teachers, politicians, entrepreneurs, marketers, public speakers, etc.
4) We need to work on more than just the Climate issues. We need to find solutions for
a wide range of sustainable and social issue such as the one listed in the 17 United Nations Sustainability Development Goals.
5) We need to design solutions “With Stakeholders” rather than “For Stakeholders” We need to clearly define the demand rather than react to it.
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Show Notes - Episode Outline
Introduction
Carlos’ journey from engineering and international development to creating a community of changemakers.
What is a Changemaker?
We Need A Wide Spectrum of People to Work Together **
We Need a New Level of Global Collaboration
Stop Wasting Resources Through Separate Silo Efforts
The Local Changemaker Connection Solution: A Platform Called Good Ripple
Collaboration on Sustainability (including Climate Action) and Social Impact
Change Efforts Need to Consider the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Good Ripple Launch, Feedback, and Events
Good Ripple Case Studies
How Does Carlos’ Engineering Experience Influence His Work with Changemakers
Assume Nothing and Communication is Key
How has work with changemakers influence Carlos’ work as a Civil Engineer
Sophie Howe, the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
What’s the true Motivation for Construction Projects?
What is the Problem This Project Solving? (Define the Demand Rather Than React to It)
Take Into Account the Local Context – Design Solutions With Stakeholders Rather Than For Stakeholders
Long term Vision for the Good Ripple Platform (a mobile app to help local changemakers connect and amplify their impact)
Using Gamification (for example: Fold.it - Uses Crowdsourced Gamification to solve real world biological problems with proteins)
Collaboration and Competition
How to Become a Changemaker
1. Develop a Mindset of Positive Change
2. Talk About What You Are Passionate About With Anyone and Everyone
3. Take Small Steps
Changing Your Mindset (reference to the book SuperBetter by Jane McGonigal)
Your Mental Framing of an Issue Matters (It Can Make You Paralyzed by Fear or Motivated by Courage)
What Question Do You Wish People Asked You But Have Never Asked You
What is the One Takeaway You Want Listeners to Have
Everyone is a Changemaker
Hash Tags
#changemaker
#carlosterol
#goodripple
Books Mentioned in This Interview
What's Your Problem: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve
By Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver and More Resilient - Powered by the Science of Games
by Jane McGonigal
People Mentioned in This Interview
(Source: Wikipedia)
Sophie Howe was the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales from 2016 to January 2023.
She was appointed as the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, a role created as part of the The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 2) (Welsh: Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol (Cymru) 2015) is an Act of the National Assembly for Wales that was given
royal assent on 29 April 2015; it came into force in April 2016.
It set out seven well-being goals:
i) a prosperous Wales,
ii) a resilient Wales,
iii) a healthier Wales,
iv) a more equal Wales,
v) a Wales of cohesive communities,
vi) a Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language and
vii) a globally responsible Wales.
A 'sustainable development principle' comprising five aspects is intended to assist in the delivery of the Act's goals and actions;
i) long-term thinking,
ii) prevention,
iii) integration,
iv) collaboration and
v) involvement.
The remit is a statutory obligation as “the guardian of the interests of future generations in Wales” to provide guidance and advice to the government and public bodies in Wales when they make decisions so that they think about effects on people in the future as well as now.
Although formal powers are limited, the power to require justifications for decisions can influence policy. She promotes public involvement, preventative action and cross-government collaboration to improve decision making.
Howe advised the Welsh government against building a bypass around Newport linked to the M4 motorway because it would result in financial debt for the future as well as destroy local biodiversity.
Foldit: A Crowdsourced Program Mentioned in Interview
Fold.it is a revolutionary crowdsourcing computer game enabling you to contribute to scientific research.
It’s gamified combination of education and biological problem solving.
Fold.it is a one-of-a-kind protein folding computer game developed by university scientists.
By playing Fold.it, you can contribute to advanced research on human health, cutting-edge bioengineering, and the inner workings of biology.
Fold.it is free to play and not-for-profit.
Discoveries made in the game are published in peer-reviewed research journals and Fold.it players are always credited for their contributions.
UN Development Goals Mentioned in Interview
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals is comprehensive and aims to act upon all global issues. This list includes:
1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land
16. Peace, justice, and strong institutions
17. Partnerships. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
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