In this episode of the Pace and Purpose podcast, Kirstyn DeVries reconnects with Clive, a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant.

Clive shares his journey from a creative career in television to establishing a global consultancy aimed at helping entrepreneurs realize their potential. The conversation delves into themes of collaboration, the importance of purpose, and the balance between personal well-being and professional success.

Clive emphasizes the significance of mentorship, the power of community, and the necessity of maintaining clarity in one's principles. He also discusses the transformative experiences that come from both breakdowns and breakthroughs, encouraging listeners to embrace their challenges as opportunities for growth.

Takeaways

Clive's journey reflects the importance of following one's passion.
Collaboration is essential for entrepreneurial success.
Breakdowns often lead to breakthroughs in personal and professional life.
Finding peace in nature can rejuvenate creativity.
Daily habits and principles shape our success and well-being.
Fear is a natural part of the entrepreneurial journey.
Curiosity drives continuous learning and growth.
Purpose should be bigger than personal gain.
Mentorship plays a crucial role in personal development.

Sound Bites:

"Exercise is my non-negotiable habit."
"Ambition is driven by identity and goals."
"Find your purpose that's bigger than you."

Chapters

01:05
Clive's Journey: From TV to Consultancy

03:14
The Birth of Global Citizen and Collaboration

11:12
Balancing Principles and Priorities

14:24
Daily Life: From Overwhelm to Joy

17:04
Breakdowns Leading to Breakthroughs

19:59
The Role of Fear and Collaboration in Business

22:36
Curiosity and Lifelong Learning

22:56
Rituals for Resilience

25:31
Navigating Overwhelm and Finding Balance

27:43
The Impact of Mentorship

30:16
Vision and Ambition: A Scary Journey

32:22
Curiosity and Integrity as Core Values

36:26
The Essence of Purpose

About Clive:

Clive was born into a third-generation farming family from South-West Western Australia. His entrepreneurial spirit ignited early, juggling four side hustles by the age of nine. This drive propelled him to write, produce, and direct his first television show at just 16 and launch Australia's record-breaking revenue-earning Comedy Channel as its Creative Director at 25.

He even became one of the youngest producers of The ARIA Awards (think Grammys), demonstrating his innate ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams. By 30, Clive had garnered 30 international awards. Serving as an advisor and board member for entities like Rare Birds, Start Up Business Kids, Global Citizen, and Welleco.

A serial entrepreneur, Clive has founded or co-founded ten organizations. His most notable success, TCO, achieved a 10x return in 4 years, upon its sale to WPP.

Beyond business, Clive is a dedicated philanthropist and compelling public speaker (SXSW, United Nations Foundation, Women In Tech Osaka, Unicef New York, The Marketing Academy ASIA PAC).

He is a founding partner of Global Citizen, the NGO juggernaut committed to ending extreme poverty which has redeployed $50bn USD.

Clive founded Compadres, a next-generation business growth practice, helping visionary entrepreneurs and leaders across diverse sectors, leading businesses with valuations around $500 million.

Chairman to Amplify (ASIA PAC), Global Advisor to Women in Tech (Paris), United Nations Foundation (Washington DC), and Non-Executive Director of Adoreum (UK).

Links:

Website: https://wearecompadres.com/

Instagram: @wearecompadres