Latest Bamboo Podcast Episodes
Embracing Patience in a Fast-Paced World
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - June 11, 2024 14:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode of the Water the Bamboo podcast, we explore the importance of patience in our fast-paced world. Modern conveniences have created a "microwave mentality," leading to a desire for instant success. We discuss the bamboo farmer's approach as a metaphor for nurturing our careers, rela...
How to Turn Your Messy Beginnings into Success
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - May 21, 2024 21:15 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsBased on his book "Water The Bamboo: Unleashing The Potential of Individuals and Teams", Greg Bell is now bringing you a podcast that will help inspire and nurture you so that you have all the tools you need to unleash your potential and grow. The episodes feature conversations with game-changers...
The Benefits of a Bamboo Retreat
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - February 19, 2024 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode of the Water the Bamboo podcast, Greg Bell explores the transformative power of personal retreats. Highlighting the benefits of stepping back to gain clarity, focus, and energy, Bell encourages listeners to consider their own retreats as a tool for personal and professional growt...
Water Your Bamboo with the Seinfeld Method
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - October 03, 2023 15:19 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, speaker Greg Bell shares the productivity technique comedian Jerry Seinfeld used to achieve success. Seinfeld advised aspiring comedians to write jokes daily for 15-20 minutes and track it on a calendar. Greg explains how this "don't break the chain" approach can help you consis...
Bamboo Building in Mexico
Bamboo U - September 27, 2023 02:00 - 54 minutesIn the final podcast of this season, I sat down with Mexico-based architect, Lucilla Aguilar to talk about her experience in working with bamboo for post-earthquake relief and how she created systems for working with bamboo that are replicable and easy for non-bamboo carpenters to work with. I...
Building Bamboo Furniture
Bamboo U - September 25, 2023 02:14 - 47 minutesWe dive into the world of bamboo furniture production with Rebecca Reubens, the driving force behind Rhizome. From industrial design to bamboo furniture, Rebecca shares her journey of working with bamboo; empowering collaborations with local communities, NGOs, local governments, and craftspeople...
The Future Potential of Bamboo Architecture
Bamboo U - July 30, 2023 11:40 - 59 minutesIn This Episode We Discuss: Bamboo As A Building Material How Bamboo Sits Within The Spectrum Of Materials Creating Rules And Codes Of Practice For Bamboo The Properties Of Bamboo Incorporating Bamboo Into A Western Context Engineered Bamboo Zero Carbon Buildings How Bamboo Grows Harves...
From Conventional Materials To Bamboo Architecture
Bamboo U - July 17, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutesIn This Episode We Discuss: How the interest in bamboo came to be Visit to Bali and Green Village Harvesting and Treating Bamboo First Bamboo Project Building For Conscious Impact In Nepal Failures and Lessons Learned Bamboo In Nepal Starting Bambufolia Projects To Start With Elevatin...
Digital Design, Augmented Reality, and Bamboo Architecture
Bamboo U - July 10, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutesIn This Episode We Discuss: Bringing High Tech Into Low Tech Areas From Digital To Reality HoloLenses On-Site Design With Augmented Reality (AR) Kristof’s Work With Bamboo The Golden Moon Bamboo Installation The ZCB Bamboo Pavilion in Hong Kong Using Complex Geometry For Creating Rigidit...
Building Green School Tulum
Bamboo U - July 03, 2023 01:04 - 40 minutesAn exciting episode and topic for the future of bamboo architecture in the Americas. Jules De Laage is an architect, former Program Manager at Bamboo U and currently leading the team building Green School Tulum in Mexico. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to bring bamboo designs into...
Leap of Innovation: The Fosbury Flop Mentality and Sparking Creativity in Every Aspect of Your Life
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - June 27, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this enlightening episode of the "Water Bamboo Podcast," we delve into the fascinating world of innovation, taking cues from the late high jumper, Dick Fosbury, who revolutionized his sport with a new technique. Learn about fostering a culture of innovation in your personal life and within yo...
Bamboo and The Circular Economy
Bamboo U - June 26, 2023 00:55 - 58 minutesThe circular economy is a set of principles which serve as a guide in how we use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way. Felix Bock is the CEO and the Founder of ChopValue and we are honored to have him as a guest on today’s episode, to talk about turning waste into a resource and bui...
Starting A Bamboo Industry From Scratch
Bamboo U - June 19, 2023 00:28 - 38 minutesSanne is a Bamboo U Alumni and an architect from Amsterdam. Together with her team, she is working on building an entire bamboo industry in Uganda- from plantation and harvesting to government support and building structures. _______ In This Episode We Discuss: 4:05 Sanne’s First Bamboo Build...
Bamboo As A Round Pole Or A Square Plank
Bamboo U - June 13, 2023 02:59 - 54 minutesHow do you build with bamboo in a context that is highly regulated? Jed Long began his journey of building with bamboo by constructing temporary structures at festivals and art installations for The Biennale of Sydney in Australia. Today, he has relocated to Bali to work on the manufacturing of ...
Engineering For Bamboo
Bamboo U - June 13, 2023 02:30 - 44 minutesWe’re back with a brand new season, and we’re honored to have Luis Felipe Lopez as our first guest. Originally from Colombia, Luis is an expert bamboo engineer based in the Philippines where he works on sustainable social housing made using bamboo with his firm Base Bahay. In this episode we di...
Overcoming Fear: Seven Strategies for Bamboo Farmers
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - June 08, 2023 00:11 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, we delve into an essential topic for anyone striving for success: overcoming fear. We recognize that fear, while a natural biological response, often impedes our progress and prevents us from achieving our goals. Through the episode, we present seven strategies to help you navig...
Lighten Up
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - March 14, 2023 15:57 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode of the Water the Bamboo podcast, we discuss the importance of lightening up and bringing more positivity into our lives. The pandemic has caused a lot of heaviness for many people, but it's time to change that. By connecting with others, listening to uplifting music, and focusing...
What do you need to shed?
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - February 16, 2023 15:41 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, Greg Bell talks about how we can shed our emotional baggage to reach our full potential, just like giant bamboo sheds its outer layer to grow. He shares that many of us carry old stories and negative emotions that hold us back, and suggests identifying the root cause of our emot...
Believe in your Bamboo Dream
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - January 24, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode of the Water of the Bamboo Podcast, Greg Bell discusses the power of belief in achieving your dreams. He emphasizes the importance of having a strong belief system, even when it comes to something that may seem impossible or far off in the future. Bell shares a story of a Bamboo ...
How the Bamboo Farmer Deals with Imposter Syndrome
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - December 13, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this podcast, Greg Bell discusses the topic of imposter syndrome and how it can affect a person's confidence and ability to succeed. He explains that imposter syndrome is not a medical syndrome but rather a feeling or experience where an individual feels undeserving of their position or accom...
The Generous Bamboo Farmer
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - November 01, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThere are so many benefits to being generous. Studies show that it improves mental and physical health. That's why it's critical we give generosity and learn to receive it. It bonds us and has a ripple effect, and often comes back around when you least expect it. In this podcast, Greg Bell sha...
Simplify! ASAP
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - September 27, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsGet it done ASAP - no, not as soon as possible, but as simply as possible. In this episode, Greg Bell shares six ways to simplify your life to reach your goals. Order the Water the Bamboo Book at https://amzn.to/3mPxcZu Order the What's Going Well? Book at https://amzn.to/3rBePLy Learn m...
A Bamboo Farmers Secret Super Power
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - September 14, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings"Listen" in as I explain why listening is one of the most important skills a Bamboo Farmer has. I'll go as far as saying it's a superpower! Order the Water the Bamboo Book at https://amzn.to/3mPxcZu Order the What's Going Well? Book at https://amzn.to/3rBePLy Learn more about Greg Bell ...
Avoid Perfectionism on the Bamboo Farm
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - August 16, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf you think about watering your bamboo, you know it takes years and years of watering your career, business, or leadership to see results. That’s why perfectionism doesn’t work on the Bamboo Farm. Listen in as Greg Bell shares why perfectionism is toxic and how you can avoid it. Order the...
How Short-Term Decisions Have a Long-Term Impact
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - August 02, 2022 15:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsShort-term thinking plagues us, but Greg Bell shares three concrete strategies to help you make choices that reflect who you are and where you're headed today, tomorrow, and beyond. Order the Water the Bamboo Book at https://amzn.to/3mPxcZu Order the What's Going Well? Book at https://amzn.t...
Water More, Complain Less
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - July 20, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, Greg shares why complaining is one of the biggest time wasters and how you can follow specific steps to complain less and have more results. Order the Water the Bamboo Book at https://amzn.to/3mPxcZu Order the What's Going Well? Book at https://amzn.to/3rBePLy Learn more...
How to Maintain a Positive Perspective
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - June 23, 2022 16:51 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, Greg Bell shares how you can reframe a challenging situation so you can learn how to deal with it successfully. Order the Water the Bamboo Book at https://amzn.to/3mPxcZu Order the What's Going Well? Book at https://amzn.to/3rBePLy Learn more about Greg Bell More t...
How to Lead a Happier Life
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - May 24, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsMost people are constantly striving for happiness, but part of the problem is that we see happiness as some distant destination we have to get to. In this podcast, Greg Bell will share six tools for you to be happy right now. Order the Water the Bamboo Book at https://amzn.to/3mPxcZu Order t...
Push Your Rock
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - April 26, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWe're all pushing a rock up a hill. For some, pushing it may be easy, and for others hard, but we're all pushing one and attempting to reach our goals. In this episode, Greg Bell will share some tips on how to push your rock up a hill. Order the Water the Bamboo Book at https://amzn.to/3mPxcZu...
Self-Discipline is a Bamboo Farmer’s Secret Weapon
Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential - April 05, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThere are many important factors to a Bamboo Farmer’s success, and self-discipline is at the top of the list. In other words, if you don’t water every day, there’s no way bamboo grows. In this episode, Greg Bell shares several tips to help you stretch your self-discipline muscle. Order the Wat...
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