A lot of people in the world work for big multinational companies, but sometimes they may not recognize the power that they have for being a part of a large organization. 

Cultivate aims to empower these folks inside these big companies and help them realize that every seat, including theirs, matters. Through its “Advancing Ideas: The Cultivators Community Podcast,” available on YouTube and Spotify, Cultivate inspires and supports employees who want to create significant impact in their organizations by sharing real stories of people making their ideas happen in big companies. 
 
The “Advancing Ideas” podcast series kicks off with Steve Garguilo, a person of action, a former Head of Creative Engagement at Johnson & Johnson, and the CEO and Founder of Cultivate. 

The inaugural episode provides an insightful and inspiring discussion on the mission of empowering employees within large companies to initiate and support grassroots ideas for impactful change. In particular: 

• The concept of 'Cultivators', individuals who seek positive change regardless of their position in the organizational hierarchy. 

• Steve's journey and challenges of establishing the world's first global corporate TEDx program at Johnson & Johnson. 

• The practical use of AI tools in advancing ideas and actionable steps for employees to start their journey as cultivators. 

Learn from Steve's experiences and gain valuable insights on advancing your ideas within your organization. Watch the episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify. 

Notable Timestamps: 
 
0:00 Meet Steve Garguilo 
01:00 Defining Cultivators: The Heart of Change in Corporations 
03:06 Cultivator Stories: From Complaints to Massive Impact 
09:04 The Cultivator's Journey: Research, Actions, and Impact 
12:40 Why Focus on Big Companies for Change? 
16:18 Challenges and Opportunities for Cultivators 
21:21 The Cultivator's Community: Fostering a Network of Change 
24:51 The Value of Time and Intention in Networking 
26:37 Finding Your Purpose and Setting Intentions 
28:22 The Journey of Creating a Global Corporate TEDx Program 
33:34 Leveraging AI Tools for Cultivators 
35:52 Navigating Setbacks and Learning from Them 
38:20 Advice to Steve's Younger Self and Future Cultivators 

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