Externalize Your Vision, Operationalize Your Dreams
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Books
- "Getting Things Done" by David Allen - This book is referred to as the "bible of productivity" and was instrumental in the speaker's journey to operationalize her dreams and become a founder.
People Mentioned
- Prachi (Speaker, Founder of Cool The Globe) - She is the interviewee in this episode, sharing her journey and experiences.
- John Forester (Host) - He is the host of the podcast, interviewing Prachi.
- Ali Vakil (GTD Trainer in India) - He coached Prachi pro bono on the Getting Things Done methodology, providing significant mindset shifts.
- Sonam Wangchuk (Climate Activist based out of India) - He was a speaker at the Jagriti Yatra and talked about the need for a platform to unite citizens for climate action, which inspired Prachi.
- Antonio Guterres (UN Secretary General) - Prachi had a special meeting with him where he took notes and incorporated their recommendations into his report to world leaders.
Organizations & Institutions
- Cool The Globe - This is an app and a movement founded by Prachi, aimed at helping global citizens reduce their carbon footprint and take climate action.
- UN Foundation - This organization offered Prachi a role to lead their next-generation program in India, focusing on involving young people in sustainable development goals.
- United Nations (UN) - Prachi works with the UN on advocacy and policy in climate action.
Websites & Online Resources
- GTD Connect - This is a resource for the Getting Things Done methodology, offering a "gold mine of stuff" and information from various perspectives.