FINDING YOUR FOCUS TO HELP PLANT OCEAN WITH OUR NEW PODCAST GUEST FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER MATT DRAPER
That Planet Ocean needs us to radically transform the way we do things is irrefutable. At Ocean Impact Organisation, we believe that there’s no better way to create change than with a new generation of visionary leaders and doers who can rewrite the narrative and repair the wrongs of our past.
That’s why our mission is to create an abundant and sustainable ocean through innovation, leadership, inspiration and good business. We proudly exist to help people start, grow and invest in businesses that positively impact the ocean. We’re looking for people in Australia and beyond with the skills, passion and focus to become the visionary leaders of the future for Planet Ocean, and we want your help.
We strongly encourage any individuals and businesses working to help Planet Ocean to register their details on our website and to sign up for these email updates. If you know anyone who this is relevant to, please share this email with them and encourage them to sign up - there’s a big opportunity around the corner.
As people are at the core of what we do, we wanted to take this opportunity to explore some of the characteristics that drive the leaders, founders and entrepreneurs of the future who can help protect and restore Planet Ocean. Specifically, we want to find out what it takes to find your focus in order to make a difference in the ocean space.
We asked members of the OIO team to share how they find focus to achieve their goals. Here’s what they came up with:
Tim Silverwood, Co-Founder
“People operate at their best when they are doing something that they love and that gives them energy. So my advice is to put yourself at the centre of your decisions and plans. Forecast the role you are creating and visualise how it makes you feel. By focussing on my long term goals and how achieving them will make me feel I am motivated to persevere through challenging times.”
Nick Chiarelli, Co-Founder
“Always remember your "why". Your "why" is not what you do or how you're doing it but your entire reason for doing it. Your "why" is your greatest motivation. When things are going well it's easy to remain focused, but when things aren't going well your "why" is the fuel you'll need to keep going and remain committed and focussed.”
Paige Lasser, Communications Specialist
“Finding my focus means pursuing something I am passionate about and visualising the outcome of my hard work. Making sure to look after my mental and physical body helps me stay focused by prioritising sleep, exercise and proper nutrition. And of course a quick dip in the ocean never hurts!"
Pascale Hunt, Communications Specialist
“I feel focussed when I’m directing my energy towards what I’m passionate about, enjoying the journey, growing and taking care of myself. I try to celebrate small achievements and learn as much as I can.”
Josh Kirkman, Strategic Communications Advisor
"Admittedly, finding focus has been one of the more difficult things for me to find in my life, at least when on dry land... I find there's lots of great things to do and contribute to, why pick one? Not sure what it is all about, but the only place I know that provides clarity and the ability to be clear and focused for me is in the ocean. I guess that's one very good reason why I'm working with Ocean Impact Organisation."
In keeping with this theme, this week’s podcast guest is mine worker-turned-prize winning fine art photographer and conservationist Matt Draper. In this episode, Matt shares his story with deep insights into how he overcame numerous obstacles to find his focus and achieve his dreams.
Finding your focus with fine art photographer Matt Draper
Matt Draper is a fine art photographer and conservationist who uses his unique abilities and passion to capture images and stories that create an intersection between art and science.
Matt’s prestigious pieces are shown and sold at galleries and private events where the rich, famous and influential mix with scientists and conservationists to generate conversations and capital to protect Planet Ocean and its majestic species.
In this deep and considered conversation Matt shares insights into his meteoric rise that saw his photography and focus rapidly shift from the fast-paced fury of Instagram ‘likes’ to now creating highly prized, limited edition works that are coveted for their scarcity and rich context.
Tim and Matt have a friendship that stems back to 2014 when Matt was leaving a career in construction and working in mining to launch head first into his artistic career. It’s evident in this podcast that Tim is as intrigued as he is impressed by what Matt has achieved and that Matt is a willing participant in divulging the unique characteristics that make him tick.
For more information on Matt Draper and his work please visit:
https://www.instagram.com/mattdraperphotography/
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