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The Social Impact JournalAuthor: Jack Farren
The Social Impact Journal is a podcast talking to changemakers who are driving social impact across the world. In the journal, we aim to share stories, lessons and experiences from our guests to inspire our listeners to begin or continue working towards social impact. Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Management, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#55 - Building Leaders to Transform the Economy with Tom Rippin, Founder and CEO at OnPurpose
Episode 55
Monday, 3 February, 2025
In this conversation, Tom Rippin shares his journey into social entrepreneurship, detailing his transition from academia to the commercial sector and ultimately to founding On Purpose, a program designed to train individuals for purpose-driven careers. He discusses the challenges and successes of launching the program, the growth it has experienced, and the evolving training needs of its associates. Rippin emphasizes the importance of integrating social and commercial skills to create impactful change. In this conversation, Tom Rippin discusses the structure and evolution of the On Purpose program, focusing on how it prepares individuals for transformational change in their careers and the economy. He highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and practical training in fostering leaders who can navigate complexity and drive systemic change. Rippin shares success stories of alumni who have made significant impacts in various sectors, emphasizing the need for a shift in values towards sustainability and health in organizations. He concludes with an inspiring message about the power of individual action in creating a better future.Chapters00:25Journey into Social Entrepreneurship07:45The Birth of On Purpose12:00Launching the First Cohort18:20Growth and Expansion of On Purpose22:14Training and Development Needs24:05Overview of the Program Structure29:00Understanding Transformational Change32:04Alumni Success Stories and ImpactConnect with Tom on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomrippin/Learn more about OnPurpose here: https://onpurpose.org/en/Keep up-to-date with our socials here:Linkedin: the-social-impact-journal Instagram: @thesocialimpactjournalTwitter: @sijpodcastTiktok: @thesocialimpactjournal
