What is a Good Life? #121 - The Power of Enabling Dignity with Dave Gribben

On the 121st episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I’m delighted to welcome our guest, Dave Gribben. Dave is a performance coach who works with strategic decision-makers, ambitious leaders, and teams, helping them engage the best of their humanity to realise more of their potential and achieve goals that matter.

Based in Dublin, he enjoys life as an empty nester with his wife, staying close to their three children and four grandchildren. Dave partners with organisations of all sizes across Europe, helping them build cultures they’re proud of and leadership teams that inspire. He also contributes to MBA programmes on High Performing Teams at UCD, DIT, and as Associate Faculty at the Irish Management Institute. Dave has held leadership roles in nonprofits tackling homelessness and poverty, serving as Director and Chairman of Stepping Stone and as a founder of Seachange.

In this conversation, we discuss profound questions about life, self-discovery, and the delicate balancing of the ego and the soul. We also talk about self-acceptance and the ongoing journey of personal growth. This conversation highlights the significance of family, the joy of connection, and the idea that a good life is one where we enable others regain their dignity.

For more of Dave's work, check out the following:
Dave's website: https://enableconsulting.ie/

Dave's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegribben/

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00:00 What have I left behind of myself?

06:30 Approaching our inquiry more playfully

11:30 Getting bored of busyness

16:20 Space for awareness without our phones

19:00 Trying to balance the needs of our ego and soul

24:20 Being attentive to life and our nature

30:20 A journey to self-acceptance

36:55 What brings a feeling of abundance

43:10 The security of love and family

48:35 The importance of each other

57:34 What is a good life for Dave? 

Keywords: Meaning of Life Interviews | meaning of life conversations | exploring life | big life questions | meaning of life discussions | creating a meaningful life​