Yesterday I met with the inspirational Patrick O'Callaghan from Deliberate Impact Consulting and Local Food Loop.
He is doing amazing things with Local Food Loop. It's a free app and Facebook page that showcases producers and retailers who grow and support local produce. (Well worth a look and a download!)
All of Patrick's work is about making a difference. Making a difference to business and the environment through Deliberate Impact Consulting, through which he has been consulting to non-profit and government organisations for many years.
Making a difference to individuals and communities through Local Food Loop as well as Nosh Planet.
I wanted to find out about Patrick's work as I am passionate about supporting local business, good food choices, the impact food has on our minds and bodies, as well as the significant changes in modern foods. I love that “Local Food Loop helps to strengthen the connections between real people and real food.”
However, meeting with Patrick made me think so much about finding my niche—and making a living doing the work you love—that I wanted to share it with you!
Patrick has worked as a consultant for many years. Prior to that, he worked for Parks Victoria, Vancouver Aquarium, the Marine Discovery Centre at Queenscliff, and as a teacher. He is passionate about sustainability and has been actively involved in sustainable seafood campaigns in Australia, the US and Canada. His latest projects focus on local produce and sustainable produce—and making a difference! His consulting work aligns with his passion for local projects and sustainability.
My meeting with Patrick made me think of so many things!
1) How what gives us joy is apparent in our choices to date—if we take the time to look
2) About defining our contribution - what difference do we want to make?
3) How starting small can lead to something big
4) About making a start and then learning as you go along
5) About pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone
6) About the importance of word-of-mouth in business
7) About giving ourselves space and time to invest in our 'passion projects'
8) Of having an abundance mindset – there is enough for everyone and let’s be generous!
9) About the impact our food choices have on our lives and the environment
10) And why I love a strengths-based approach so much!
What does this mean for you?
Patrick's story is a great reminder to reflect on your own career and purpose.
• What gives you joy?
• Who are you inspired by?
• What do your career and study choices to date say about you and what you love to do?
• Can you see any patterns or themes?
• What would you do to make a living if you could do anything you wanted?
• How are you going to make a difference? (What is your contribution?)
• And, are you working to your strengths?
If you have time to reflect on these questions, I’d love to hear about who inspires you. I love to share inspirational stories of people who are making a living doing the work they love—so keep the ideas coming!
Erin Landells is a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach and the author of Find my niche, available through our online shop as well as online bookstores including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Booktopia and as an ebook through Itunes.
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