Inner leadership Podcast

Meet Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson - a Team Decision Making coach and a Human Powered Explorer. Grant uses the lessons he learnt from his various explorations to structure high performance and empowered teams. He teaches us the important lessons he learnt along the way to be 'anti-fragile', taking critical decisions is difficult situations and leading in complex environments. Tune in for an interesting session with Grant.

Tune in for an exciting Q&A with Jake Aliker, High Performance Coach, as he discusses the life skills he has learnt in his journey and what practices have helped him best to overcome the stress of performing at one's best capacity and keeping himself in check, by 'applying to self' the training which he undertakes with athletes. In an inspiring session, he shares how you can model Mindful Coaching which he practices for his performance training with sports athletes in today's Corporate culture. The game is different, but the motive is same - High Performance!

We are beginning this year with a bang! diving straight head-on with insightful and provocative sessions with our Thought Leaders! We are starting off with our first session with Anna Caplice - International Rugby Player. Anna is currently a back-row player for Harlequins in the UK but also plays for the Irish national team. Anna has 14 caps for Ireland and hopefully has many more to come. Juggling her time between playing rugby and teaching, Anna is a leader in women's rugby. In this session, we discussed building mental resilience and overcoming challenges, which is more pertinent now more than ever. As an athlete, Anna has had to overcome mental and physical challenges and still manages to come out on top. Besides topics surrounding mental resilience, we also hope to just talked about the women's rugby game in general and female athleticism. Session hosted and moderated by Hannah Sheehy.

Some of you guys know that in the last two years I have started to explore a journey in meditation. This was initiated by a meeting with Fr Laurence Freeman.   Fr Laurence's non-denominational approach to meditation has garnered him many admirers particularly within the financial community. He has promoted the concept of contemplative leadership in business. In fact he has designed a programme on meditation which is thought on the MBA course at Georgetown University.   I was very grateful that when I asked Fr Laurence to do a webinar, he agreed.    The session went off brilliantly and the Video version - which includes a meditation practice can be found at    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDQg1NVUmbI&list=PL5uP_RVj9F9VRFcnXdrEYiXc0aYCkb2Gg   Please share with whoever you may think would find this interesting and please subscribe to our YouTube channel     

Over the last few weeks we have done a number of live interactive webinars. Please find link to one we did with Frazer McArdell and Dan Norton - Moderated by Hannah Sheehy. This was entitled - How to be an Olympian. It was very enjoyable  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tg9Yl-FeVGCRL8Rldtuuw/playlists  This podcast is a review of this session by my 13 year old daughter Molly Sheehy. Some great insights. Please listen. Please contact us at podcast@innerleadership.global with any comments or requests.  

Guys This is a very short catch up podcast. I just wanted to share with you some things I learnt over the last 2 weeks working with Jake Aliker.  I wanted to share my personal favourite take aways and life hacks. First and foremost ‘there is NO substitute for work and preparation' Whether you have prepared or not, there are some things you can do last minute to boost your performance before a meeting, exam or even a dinner party. 1) 40 mins hard exercise 1hr before you are ‘on' helps recall 2) A shot of expresso followed by 20min nap/meditation makes u sharp - the coffee will jolt you at the 20 min mark 3) 5 mins Box Breathing reduces anxiety and makes u sharp - better than the cold shower alternative On a ‘self' level we all have an inner voice, an ego, which was formed when we were 7-9 years old. It talks to us and persuaded us to act in ‘less mature ways', identify this voice and reduce its power. Make it speak in different ways. It will give you back control. This is only 10pc of what I learnt from Jake. It's what I took from our discussions. But there are many more. I can (and have) act on the above personally and has been a revelation. I am looking to make incremental changes and the above are easy to adopt. I recommend to listen to the previous podcasts with Jake and Box Breathing and watch the recording of our live webinar at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoa0R4_cCWs&t=142s Keep an eye out for our upcoming courses with Jake by signing up for our news letter at www.innerleadership.global or email me at podcast@innerleadership.global

Further to Jake's recommendation in the last podcast we have prepared a 5 minute guided Box Breathing narrated by Hannah.    This can be used before and after an activity to heighten performance and concentration as well as being a powerful stress reliever.  Hannah counts the timing so you can clear your mind. Bookmark and use often.   Visit us at www.innerleadership.global  

In todays Podcast we are going to focus how we bring leadership to our families - focusing on how to maximize the potential of our children.    I speak to Jake Aliker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-aliker-ab816a43/?originalSubdomain=ch) who has developed a program which is focused on building a high performance team around your teenager or teenagers to maximise their potential and creating an edge. A sub-text would be - why parents don't get enough credit. This program is also focused on growing and maintaining the lifelong bond between parent and child.   You may recognise Jake from a hit Netflix Series - F1 Drive to Survive where he can be seen on the pit wall and mentoring Max VerStappen. Jake had worked for Red Bull as Max Verstappens personal trainer and coach from when Max was 16. He has now taken on an additional 6 young Drivers of GP elite who compete in the Porsche Supercup as well as other work with families with kids who are high profile but also whose aims are a little more modest.   See link to youtube video of crash discussed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkUVOvU7M20   Jake has taken this experience, and experience of others, to create a system to help families with a focus on mental resilience and communication tools. Meditation and contemplation being an important part of the practical implementation of this.    The purpose of this podcast is to provide a brief introduction to Jake and the topic including the 3 Pillars he has developed -   + Mindset,  + Communication +  Expression   Please watch our recorded live Webinar (apologise for the visuals) at    https://youtu.be/Aoa0R4_cCWs   If having difficulty email me at the address below.    www.innerleadership.global   But if you are watching this too late and want to hear more please just send us an   Email at podcast@innerleadership.global and we will get back to you. 

This episode is a little different. I have reproduced a podcast by my daughter Hannah, who interviews Jacqueline Poh from the Singapore PM's office on many things including COVID 19 More from Hannah at her website  www.lunchwithaunty.com    

Guys    In the Webinar in the last podcast there was a Guided Meditation. I have pulled it out as a standalone so you can use this as a resource. Note if you want a longer one I suggest play at 1/2 speed.

Todays podcast is a little different. It is longer ☺️and is a recording of a live Webinar which was held by Inner Leadership in conjunction with 1880 Club here in Singapore. It includes a guided meditation as well as a discussion between Ng Yi Xian and Navin Amarasuriya on their meditative practices and journeys.  Description: What does it mean to look within in the workplace? What are the tools that inspire deeper connections? Explore how meditation and other contemplative approaches can be applied in a Singaporean workplace. Each speaker has his own mindfulness practice and is exploring ways of sharing it with their organisation. Webinar Speakers Navin Amarasuriya   Navin Amarasuriya represents the fifth-generation ownership at the B.P. de Silva Group, established in Singapore in 1872. After 7 years of running operations for the luxury goods brand Risis, he has decided to explore the world of education to understand how deeper learning can address the challenges that we collectively face. Navin holds a BSc in Business Management from the University of Manchester (U.K.), and a Diploma in Animation from Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore) where he lives. Aside from rock-climbing and meditation, he loves asking questions! Ng Yi Xian Executive Director @EtonHouse Group As the Executive Director of the EtonHouse Group, Mr. Ng Yi Xian provides strategic direction and oversees the operations of the EtonHouse schools in Singapore and China. He has been instrumental in the creation of new brands such as the Middleton International School that has changed the face of international education in Singapore. Prior to joining EtonHouse, Yi Xian worked in the finance industry in the United States. He was an investment banking analyst at Credit Suisse's New York Global Industrials Group, where he focused on mergers, acquisitions, and debt and equity financings. Thereafter, Yi Xian joined North Run Capital, a value-driven hedge fund based in Boston, where he sourced, researched, analysed and executed on investments. Yi Xian holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia. He is a second-generation entrepreneur, the son of the EtonHouse Founder Mrs. Ng Gim Choo.

Hi All   In today's podcast I have had the great pleasure of talking to Dr Julia Kim the Program Director of the Gross National Happiness Centre in Bhutan.   Our time was limited so hopefully this is the first of many chats I will have with Dr Kim. We spoke about ‘the Virus' but also the lessons businesses can learn from the GNH approach especially those focused on a more holistic approach to stakeholder management.   Below are some links to Dr. Julia's profile and also to more information on Wellbeing and Gross National Happiness.    Video Link:   Wellbeing in the Time of Covid 19   The RIght Livelihood and GNH Program  http://www.windhorsefarm.org/right-livelihood.html and     Video: Right Livelihood and GNH Program     Also see www.gnhcentrebhutan.org for more Info   Dr. Julia Kim's profile:  Julia Kim GNH Centre Bhutan Linked In     For further information you can always contact us at   Podcast@innerleadership.global

Jorg is a former classmate of mine who took his PhD in Artificial Intelligence, combined it with a business degree and a can do attitude to become a very successful Venture Capitalist and serial Entrepreneur.  I spoke to him on his background and how he brings meditation and mindfulness to his everyday life and business. More on Jorg's profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ueberla/ See more at WWW.INNERLEADERSHIP.GLOBAL Contact: PODCAST@INNERLEADERSHIP.GLOBAL

Guys   We have some great Podcasts on the way. However in the interim I have posted some small personal reflections on COVID 19 and a response to it. Please listen, comment or send feedback to podcast@innerleadership.global    

All Sorry for the silence.  We have many podcasts in the pipeline but COVID 19 has caused some delay. So this is just a quick note on some of these and also some upcoming events. Please check out our website at www.innerleadership.global for latest Also please search us out and follow us on Instagram or drop us a note on podcast@innerleadership.global  

As promised this Podcast is a guided meditation by Desmond Koh. Please listen. See Desmond's profile at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Koh       Comments/Requests podcast@innerleadership.global    

Unfortunately due to the COVID 19 virus we have had to modify our plans for Inner Leadership 2020. We are postponing the main event but hope to hold, situation permitting, a number of smaller intimate events around this time. We will keep you posted on www.innerleadership.global   Announcement: Besides interviews we also promised some teaching/tools. In the first of these 3 times Olympian Desmond Koh has kindly provided a guided meditation which we will publish as the next episode. See Desmond's Wikipedia Bio at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Koh  

This is the second interview in our Podcast Series.  Dan Norton has been an England Rugby player for the last 11 years. He holds the world record for the number of try's scored, Olympic Silver medalist and allegedly faster than Usain Bolt over 20m. Dan talks to me about how he prepares and how mental strength can be the difference between winning and losing on the playing field. In future interviews I will explore with Dan how he applies what he has learnt on the sports field to living his life. learn more about Dan from the link below. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Norton For us Inner Leadership is applicable to all facets of life, home, work and play. It is what allows us to live happier and more fulfilled lives.  Visit us at www.innerleadership.global or contact us at podcast@innerleadership.global    

Welcome to our interview with Navin Amarasuriya   Navin represents the fifth-generation ownership at the B.P. de Silva Group, established in Singapore in 1872. After 7 years of running operations for the luxury goods brand Risis, he has decided to explore the world of education to understand how deeper learning can address the challenges that we collectively face.  Navin holds a BSc in Business Management from the University of Manchester (U.K.), and a Diploma in Animation from Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore) where he lives. Aside from rock-climbing and meditation, he loves asking questions!    B.P. De Silva Overview:    Founded in 1872 by Balage Porolis de Silva, the company had its early beginnings as a jewellery shop on the banks of the Singapore river. It has since grown in to a diversified conglomerate which stays true to the founder's principles. A selection of companies includes B.P. de Silva Jewellers for bespoke pieces; RISIS, known for gold plated orchids and sculptures; and The 1872 Clipper Tea Company which features the finest in Sri Lankan tea. Family owned and run after 148 years in the luxury goods business, they plan to continue the lasting legacy through building home grown brands.    http://www.bpdesilva.com/   Links to Ted Talk:  https://www.ted.com/talks/matthieu_ricard_the_habits_of_happiness?language=en     Please go to    www.innerleadership.global   for further information, tickets and updates.    Any comments etc please email podcast@innerleadership.global   Hosted by Des Sheehy

Inner Leadership is a joint project initiated by two people: Kathy Lim Sheehy and Chade-Meng Tan, with the vision of bringing mindfulness and meditation to modern leaders in Asia. ‍ Through open dialogues, presentations and conversations about mindfulness and meditation, we hope to cultivate enlightened leaders who perceive leadership in terms of other people rather than themselves, encouraging them to focus on their responsibility to others rather than on exercising personal power, and enriching their work and relationships in the process. A core way we hope to do so is by educating people about “selfless attention”, which enables one to focus on others rather than one's own ego, and allows for a clearer perception of the world around oneself. This summit marks the beginning of our journey to bring mindfulness to leaders all across Asia. We've invited thought leaders such as Barry Kerzin, Barbara Fredrickson, Daniel Cordaro, Ng Kok Song, and Greg and Crystal Lim-Lange to share their personal journeys in relation to mindfulness, and the philosophies that make them effective in their work and everyday lives. Go to our website www.innerleadership.global Hosted by Des Sheehy