Conscious Business Principles for a New Era
SUMMARY:
In this conversation, Peter Matthies, founder of the Conscious Business Institute, shares his journey from a successful venture capitalist to a leader in conscious business practices. He discusses the importance of authenticity, the evolution of conscious business, and the impact of consciousness on organizational performance. Matthies emphasizes the need for personal transformation to drive systemic change and explores the philosophical underpinnings of consciousness in business. He also addresses the future of AI and its implications for humanity, encouraging listeners to embrace the opportunities for growth and transformation in their personal and professional lives.
PETER MATTHIES BIO
Peter Matthies began his career at Andersen Consulting (Accenture) and later became a Principal for one of the world’s leading Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, Apax Partners & Co, and after that for b-business partners, a $1 billion pan-European VC fund. In 2005 he founded the Conscious Business Institute where he combines his experience in business, finance, and technology with that of our world’s wisdom traditions to develop programmes for for individuals, leaders, and entire organizations to become more conscious, inspiring, and purpose-driven. Peter has worked with organizations of all sizes including Starbucks, BMW Group, Siemens, Allianz, Intel, and Morgan Stanley. He’s the author of 2 books and over 100 articles on business, finance, leadership, martial arts, and technology. He’s a faculty member of the Goethe Business School in Frankfurt, serves as a global advisor of the Climate Prosperity Alliance, is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, and is on the board of several for-profit and non-profit organizations. Peter lives in Santa Barbara, California, where he also engages in Aikido and sailing.
LINKS TO “THE CONSCIOUS BUSINESS MASTERS PROGRAMME” AND CONSCIOUS BUSINESS INSTITUTE
The Conscious Business Institute:
https://www.consciousbusinessinstitute.com/
The Conscious Business Masters Programme:
https://consciousbusinessinstitute.com/master-program/
Peter Matthies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-matthies/
SPONSORED BY:
This podcast by Meta-Conscious Leaders is sponsored by: Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk
TAKE AWAYS
Peter Matthies transitioned from venture capitalism to founding the Conscious Business Institute. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in business and leadership.
A significant portion of the workforce lacks fulfilment and purpose in their jobs.
Consciousness in business can lead to better performance and employee engagement.
Transformation requires a shift in consciousness, not just linear change.
The Conscious Business Master Program offers a systematic approach to organizational transformation. Personal transformation is essential for systemic change in organizations.
The philosophical debate around consciousness impacts our understanding of business and AI.
AI’s future may challenge our understanding of consciousness and decision-making.
There is a growing network of individuals seeking to create conscious and purpose-driven organizations.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Peter Matthies and His Journey
02:36 The Birth of the Conscious Business Institute
05:29 The Call for Authenticity in Business
07:56 The Evolution of Conscious Business
10:42 Defining Consciousness in Business
14:24 The Impact of Consciousness on Business Performance
17:56 The Shift from Fear-Based to Conscious Operations
19:59 Transformation vs. Change in Organizations
22:30 The Role of Personal Transformation
26:23 Programs Offered by the Conscious Business Institute
29:48 Transformational Programs and Their Impact
32:12 Identifying the Right Participants for Conscious Business
35:03 Philosophical Underpinnings of Consciousness
35:50 The Model of Dominant Subservience
38:44 The Nature of Consciousness and Awareness
44:21 Artificial Intelligence: Consciousness and Ethics