Live. Breathe. Believe.

Pursuing happiness is at the top of our mind, but do we truly understand the essence of it. What is your source of happiness and how is it affected by variables like money, social media, friends or family as we seek or chase it in the world we live in today?I'm joined by Fredrik Samanta, a professional coach in Zurich, where we explore this topic further to understand how we experience the joys and sorrows of happiness through personal experiences. Look within you, find your genuine motivation and live your own balance. You may find ways to understand, unlock and strengthen your source of inner contentment and happiness. Know you to be you! Follow on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) & view on YouTube via https://lnkd.in/dixhbcwVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please share with others and subscribe. 

A series of topics sharing insights to become comfortable being uncomfortable!  Does Spirituality make you feel uncomfortable? In hindsight, I not only looked to distinguished Religion from Spirituality, but also struggled with 'new age' ideas around Spirituality that have become more prevalent. Until I connected the dots and had my 'A-Ha' moment!I'm joined by Fredrik Samanta, a professional coach in Zurich, and Indira Kennedy, Founder and Director of Conscious Leadership. We discuss: "I am not my Mind or my Brain"Spiritual vs. Sexual Curiosity Religion and SpiritualityHead vs. Heart Science and SpiritualityDon't believe everything you think or wonder what you will worry about next. When the noise and emotional clear, you will be left with a Still Mind and a Wise Heart. Know you to be you!Follow on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) & view on YouTube via https://lnkd.in/dixhbcwVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.auVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please share with others and subscribe. 

A series of topics sharing insights to become comfortable being uncomfortable! What is your motivation behind your fitness regime - pursuing 8 pack-abs, looking good, feeling good or just training for life? I'm joined by Ash Grossman and Josh Yanac, as fellow fitness nuts who enjoy topics that uncover and share insights to stimulate a growth mindset. This topic was a sweet spot for each of us. In this cast, we discuss several topics: Changes in their careers to pursue what they loveVanity vs. Love: Motivations to trainRole of Clarity of Mind and Nutrition for the BodyTips to sustain fitness from start to beyondKnow you to be you! Follow on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) & view on YouTube via https://lnkd.in/dixhbcwAsh is a sport-loving coach, educator and podcaster working in fitness. He specializes in biomechanics; helping normal people out of pain and elite athletes achieve peak performance. Josh's career is within the sport industry who enjoys all things sport, fitness, health, personal development and business. Visit Ash on Instagram (@ashgrossman.coach, @lunge.lift) or linktr.ee/ashgrossman.coach and Josh Yanac on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Please share with others and subscribe. 

This was a beautiful conversation. Indira Kennedy, Founder & Director of Conscious Leadership, and I re-visit each of her 8 Elements and summarize how these practices  can truly lead to clarity.The 8 Elements have been developed through insight and deep consideration to unlock Personal Power through Self-Reliance, Self-Trust and Self-Acceptance. Each practice on its own or collectively can serve as a daily ritual and come to our aid when we encounter a challenge, opportunity or dilemma. As we bring the weekly series to a close, we hope that the 8 Elements lead you to a Still Mind, Wise Heart. Bring the best of you forward. Know you to be you! Follow on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) & view on YouTube via https://lnkd.in/dixhbcwVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.auPlease share with others and subscribe. 

Indira Kennedy, Founder & Director of Conscious Leadership, culminates her 8 Elements for Self Mastery through a beautiful conversation on Meditation. Meditation is a daily dose of Love. Meditation is for everyone (guided and non-guided) and enables us to develop self-reliance, self-trust and self-acceptance by creating life from the inside out. You focus on the present and release mental and spiritual blocks that heal the physical. Indira and I discuss several tips to get started into meditation (environment, duration, time of day, etc.), as well as several reasons why some are reluctant to start meditating. Next week, we will bring the 8 Elements together and reflect on the journey towards a Still Mind, Wise Heart. Know you to be you! Follow on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) & view on YouTube via https://lnkd.in/dixhbcwVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.auPlease share with others and subscribe. 

Indira Kennedy shares her 8 Elements for Self Mastery and conducts a 'live' practice of Attunement. Think of it like finding the right frequency on a radio. Once the signal is clear, you find harmony amongst your emotion, instinct and energy. The practice will raise your vibration to a higher level - the result is powerful - you will supercharge your Spiritual Warrior! You will be able to respond with appropriate language and behaviors based on your or another person's emotional state. According to Indira, Founder & Director of Conscious Leadership, Attunement builds upon the 8 Elements that we have discussed. Indira guides us through an Attunement practice. I invite you to practice it at 30:58 into the podcast or 29:45 into the YouTube video. We are white belts and with practice, we can become black belts. The world around us will benefit from your clarity and harmony regardless of external forces. You will get out of your own way. Next week Element (8): Meditation. Know you to be you! Follow on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) & view YouTube, Podcast Player and full content at https://lnkd.in/dixhbcwPlease share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions. 

Our series with Indira Kennedy and the 8 Elements for Self Mastery continues by aligning heart and mind with the right attention through Journaling.The symbol of Heart and Hand joined in purposeful action is a powerful one. According to Indira, Founder and Director of Conscious Leadership, the practice of Journaling is a way to catch inspirations, contemplate change and understandings about life. Among so many benefits that you will discover for yourself, you have a record of your way to measure your progress. This practice goes beyond a written or typed 'Dear Diary' moment. How you journal is up to you, but Indira shares how you can be more effective. Indira shares her process Pick your time of day - morning, afternoon or evening. Grab pen and paper (you learn and retain better through writing instead of typing)Take a few deep breaths and simply write or draw your 'thoughts'Reflect, process, and learn. As you write, you will clean your slate, bring hindsights into insights to greater foresights and build self trust. The book you carry under your arm will become your wisest teacher. Next week Element (7): Attunement.Visit the Live Breathe Believe on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) and view YouTube, Podcast Player and full content at https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.auPlease share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions. 

Our weekly series with Indira Kennedy and her 8 Elements for Self Mastery continues as we delve into deeper thought with Contemplation.  Would you rather have a way of exploring your thoughts in ways that actually lead you out of the maze of possibilities and straight to the richest answers? The process is simple, the practice is mastered over time! According to Indira, Founder and Director of Conscious Leadership, the practice of contemplation is key to leadership. It starts with thinking and then goes beyond it. Contemplation uses the skills of Mindfulness to ask for deeper answers beyond the rational brain by going into the Knowledge of the Heart. This Knowledge is pure wisdom.Indira shares and encourages a simple process to bring this to life: Think of your dilemma and spending time WRITING out all the details - what is the real dilemma?Create a question that will help you crystallize the answer to your dilemma - go deeper and beyond. Sit quietly and be STILL. BREATHE. WRITE down what comes to mind.Repeat steps 2-4 at least 3 times - you may receive a different answer. The answer from your heart is usually the truth. See what the answer means to you and how you apply it to your original dilemma - journal and decide what action you will take.It may sound simple - it will become so. Practice this over time, ensure you set aside quality time to do it and as you improve, you will be ready to link it to the other Elements in moments of calm or storm.Know you to be you!Next week Element (6): Journaling - Hand and Heart align when we pay the right attention!Visit the Live Breathe Believe on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) and view YouTube, Podcast Player and full content at https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.auPlease share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions. #knowyoutobeyou #coaching #leadership #success #leadershipdevelopment #motivation #growthmindset #change

We are all in for an incredible session. I'm joined by Fredrik Samanta, a professional coach in Zurich, and Indira Kennedy, Founder and Director of Conscious Leadership. We discuss a variety of topics that range from Fred and Indira's origins in coaching, their practices & beliefs and ideas that allow us to canvas science and spirituality. Explore your spiritual and creative sides, as they can become sources of energy. Celebrate your discovery and the applications of gratefulness. Overcome the 21st Century dilemma that seeing is believing by exploring the simple applications of spirituality. The collaboration of these two amazing minds led to several insights:There is not enough introspectionUnlock and unleash new energyEliminate Social HypnosisEvolution from InvolutionDevelop Spiritual ConfidenceThe power lies within you - you have got what it takes. Know you to be you!Visit the Live Breathe Believe on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) and view YouTube, Podcast Player and full content at https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.auVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please follow, subscribe and share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions. 

Our weekly series of Indira Kennedy's 8 Elements for Self Mastery continues as we discuss Energy.  Energy is needed to put Intention into feeling, feeling into thought and thought into action. Your levels of energy go beyond the physical energy of how much stamina you have each day to the quality of the energy you emanate from your very being.There is an endless source of energy available to you when you focus on its Source. Indira, Founder and Director of Conscious Leadership, brings the element of Energy to life through  1. The Four Qs (Quotients): Physical / Environmental, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual2. Energy vs. Anxiety: Low/High Energy vs. Negative/Positive Emotion3. Mapping Energy throughout your day / overlay with colleagues to maximize your effectiveness Without energy, your are lost to your innate Power, and as a leader, your Power is your strongest ally and guide to success.Know you to be you!Next week Element (5): ContemplationVisit the Live Breathe Believe on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) and view YouTube, Podcast Player and full content at https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.au Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions. 

Our weekly series of transformation with Indira Kennedy and her 8 Elements for Self Mastery continues as we discuss Mindfulness. Mindfulness gives you the power to choose your inner world's content and how you respond to external life. According to a Yale University study, your happiness set point is determined 40% by your thoughts and intentions. By practicing Mindfulness, you can improve your awareness, release the garbage and unlock energy from within! Indira, Founder and Director of Conscious Leadership (a true believer of a Still Mind, Wise Heart), brings this to life through a success story of her coachee. The improved your relationship with your mind will enable you to grow both personally and professionally. Know you to be you!Next week Element (4): EnergyVisit the Live Breathe Believe on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) and view YouTube, Podcast Player and full content at https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.au Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions. 

Do you ever feel an imbalance when you are treated to a meal? Do you feel that you need to repay 'debts' when you come into money? These relationships with others & money can be a sign of something that we may not have given much thought to. Fred, a friend and professional coach based in Europe, and I explore these topics through personal experiences. Money can create an unexpected hierarchy, power dynamic and imbalance that can eat away at us when we least suspect. We identified that through more effective communication, clearer intentions and a clear balance amongst money, power and ego, we can understand how our relationships with money can affect ourselves and others at a deeper level. Know you to be you!Visit the Live Breathe Believe on YouTube, Podcast Player and full content https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please follow, subscribe and share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

We continue the Transformation series for Self Mastery practices known as the 8 Elements. Element 2, 'Intentions,' is the energy you use to begin to bring form to your physical world and to set the wheels in motion to create it. This is a practice that is used for both personal and professional growth - a practice that leaders of all levels should incorporate into their daily approach. I'm joined by the author, Indira Kennedy, Founder and Director of Conscious Leadership (a true believer of a Still Mind, Wise Heart). Intentions will lead to your betterment and enable authentic leadership, resulting in:Fresh starts (less impacted by previous beliefs)Embracing changeImproved relationshipsKnow you to be you! Next week Element (3): MindfulnessVisit the Live Breathe Believe on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) and view YouTube, Podcast Player and full content at https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.auPlease share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

Do you wonder if we promote ourselves with a genuine intent or is it self serving? When you open LinkedIn or Instagram, do you compare yourself to others? We may copy someone's homework or test sheet, but we should allow our grade(s) in life be determined by the answers we choose to the questions life throws our way. Fred, a friend and professional coach based in Europe, explores these topics with me through personal examples and experiences. We initially discuss the motivation behind Self-Promoting our work and then shift into underlying reasons that lead us to compare ourselves to others to define our path forward. A few lessons: Practice developing your own pathNurture inspiration over comparison Promote with a genuine intentKnow you to be you!Visit the Live Breathe Believe on YouTube, Podcast Player and full content https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please follow, subscribe and share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

We begin a powerful weekly transformational series for practices known as the 8 Elements. These are deep topics that are discussed with an intent to be 'bite sized' and digestible. I'm joined by the author, Indira Kennedy, Founder and Director of Conscious Leadership (a true believer of a Still Mind, Wise Heart). We start with 'Creative Visualisation' and discuss the value and insights of this practice to strengthen your Self Reliance and Self Trust - a big step to overcome paralyzing fear. A few minutes can lead to long lasting impact. Know you to be you! Visit the Live Breathe Believe on Instagram (@Live_Breathe_Believe) and view YouTube, Podcast Player and full content at https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.auPlease share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

Have you recently apologized or has someone apologized to you? Of course - it is in our daily vocab! An apology is courteous expression - to friends, family, colleagues and even strangers. When I was growing up, I used to say "I'm sorry" for being mischievous (we all did!), until I was 'gently' reminded that when you say 'sorry,' you are committing to not repeat that act. Say what? I'm joined by Fred Samanta, a friend and professional coach, where we dissect apologies through personal experiences through several steps to understand the merits and intentions of this form of resolution. The insights to our standard approach to resolving a situation might reveal more about you and your partner than we realize. The real power lies in communication and mutual reflection. Know you to be you!Visit the Live Breathe Believe on YouTube, Podcast Player and full content https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please follow, subscribe and share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

Ready for a Q&A? Bex Moorhouse, a friend and colleague, gave me the opportunity to join a session with her team and share reflections from my background and experiences. From finding love in lockdown, to stepping in as a spin instructor, to teaching PE to kids over zoom to comparing a triathlon to covid fatigue, we cover a range of fun topics!Enjoy getting to know a little bit more about the guy you have been listening to all this time!Visit the Live Breathe Believe on YouTube, Podcast Player and full content https://linktr.ee/Livebreathebelieve

Loyalty should be a choice, not an obligation. We find ourselves deciding to whom we are loyal - from Friends & Family to Company & CEO. Frederik Samanta and I dive into the basis and placement of our loyalty through personal experiences by looking into our:ValuesMotivationsObligationsKnow yourself, do not blind yourself. Understand your requirements to ensure your highly valued loyalty is placed and rightfully deserved by the recipient. Know you to be you!Visit the Live Breathe Believe on YouTube, Podcast Player and full content https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions. #knowyoutobeyou #coaching #leadership #success #leadershipdevelopment #motivation #growthmindset #change

Imagine a conversation is like a dance - do you ever wonder if you are in synch with your partner? Fred Samanta and I have had multiple conversations in the last 6 months. We recently reflected on the various 'modes' and realized there were three: InterviewBeer ChatCoaching To ensure we get the most out of the conversation as amateur podcasters, we realized that being clear and using the right 'mode' for our conversation is essential to land a productive and positive outcome. Reflect with your partner, peers or managers - see if you are dancing to the same tune and rhythm.Know you to be you! Visit the Live Breathe Believe on YouTube, Podcast Player and full content https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

Fake it till you make it - say what? This can be an uneasy topic until you pull back the layers and delve into what this can mean to you. I'm not encouraging you to be an imposter. The key lies in your motivation and intentions. If your motivation is genuine and you put in the work, the process will lead you to genuine results. Else, if you're not being real and immersing yourself in it, you will get called out on your bulls**t!Fred and I explore and navigate this topic through changes in mood, careers and hobbies. This topic struck a cord with me on many levels as I reflect on the intent of changes I have made in my life. Hope this strikes the right cord with you.Know you to be you! Visit the Live Breathe Believe on YouTube, Podcast Player and full content https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

We love to celebrate success, but when it comes to failure, we feel anxious and stressed. Failure can unlock insights and learnings that can enhance our experience. It requires honesty and clear expectations and goals along the way. Fred Samanta, a coach and friend in Zurich, digs into this topic with me through personal examples that we hope you can relate to - an awesome discussion that I'm excited to share as we look to 'destigmatize' failure and show how it can be rewarding. Crazy, right?Know you to be you! Visit the Live Breathe Believe content on https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

How do we handle being comfortable being uncomfortable? From jumping into a pool for the first time or engaging in a simple conversation, discomfort can trigger anxiety and stress.I experienced this from a young age with family and friends, and it reached a new level when I entered open water during my first 70.3 triathlon event. I could not throttle my emotions. Fredrik Samanta, a coach in Zurich and a close friend, discusses this topic with me. We discuss personal examples, explore the sensations of discomfort and identify a few ways to address to embrace and overcome this 'unnerving feeling' that soon passes:Be aware - of yourself and your surroundingsBreathe - through the momentSlow - your pace and get closer to the presentReset - to reconnect with your surroundingsGrow - by reflecting & understanding (e.g. journalize) your responses in the momentKnow you to be you! Visit the Live Breathe Believe content on https://linktr.ee/LivebreathebelieveVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

As individuals, we would ensure that others do not take away from our own happiness. Why then would we allow our own self to deplete our energy levels? We have a choice to take control back rather than give control to shame & guilt that can shift us down from our ‘Set point’ - an internal baseline that we should strive to be above at all times. By practicing self-forgiveness and loving our own self, we can release ourselves from shame & guilt and unleash energy to spring us forward!I’m joined by Indira Kennedy, an expert on Conscious Leadership. We come together to explore this idea and leverage personal examples at home and work to illustrate the power of self-forgiveness by talking through the following areas:Definition of Self - the Wise voice Internal Voice - Impact of feelings of shame & guilt that drain energyPersonal example of shame and guilt Encouraging Self-Forgiveness to find balance between Self-Righteousness & Self-DepricationUnleash energy and move forward Join us and feel free to share comments or ideas

Our mind is powerful and susceptible to negative thoughts. The negativity can create hurdles that impede our mental, physical and spiritual progress. How do these thoughts manifest and be removed to shift us to a positive state of mind?Fredrik Samanta, an experienced professional coach based in Zurich, joins me as we discuss this further and identify techniques that we can leverage, including:Improving the ratio of Positive to Negative Thoughts3Ds: Doubt, Distract, DeflectOvercome Triggers by Pushing Through Mental BarriersJoin us as we reflect through personal examples. Know you to be you! Visit the Live Breathe Believe content on Instagram & YouTube: https://youtu.be/HS_y_cNuqwQVisit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

Growth mindsets can be powerful and we each have different appetites for growth at various points in time. Growth can come from within or through feedback from others. I've recently found conversations with others to be challenging - from dreaded lectures to two way dialogs. How do we overcome this? Fredrik Samanta, an experienced professional coach based in Zurich coaches me "live" by asking questions and talking me through the best way to set up and empower healthy dialogs. Four things to keep in mind:Straight talk - no B.S. Listen with genuine intentBuild a trusting relationshipOffer space (before and after)A healthy dialog can unlock and empower growth through positive intent. The result: POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS. Know you to be you! Visit the Live Breathe Believe content on:YouTube: https://youtu.be/WaDU5TO-_50Podcast, available on most apps, including: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BgbR1dLJUBT3FRiCpHWGv?si=aodIACH6TkC0lRYSllNFjwApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/live-breathe-believe/id1508913370#episodeGuid=Buzzsprout-7113829Visit Fred at www.fredriksamanta.com. Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

This is a deep and powerful session. Rituals are mindful, meaningful and devotion to self. It goes beyond routines to bring your mind, body and soul (our systems) into balance. I'm joined by Indira Kennedy, Founder and Director of Conscious Leadership (a true believer of a Still Mind, Wise Heart). We discuss 4 Steps to formulate rituals:Know the Outcome (your intention / Why)Put it into conscious action (Give it a go) Reflect & refine it (understand the before / after)Apply it (embrace it) Knowing why we choose to do something, reflecting on it and keeping it simple will give the ritual / habit meaning and become a natural part of our lives. A few minutes a day can lead to long lasting impact. Don't cheat yourself and cut corners. Do yourself justice to ensure you take steps forward. Know you to be you! Visit the visual Live Breathe Believe content on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LdnAVLwk_5wVisit Indira at https://www.consciousleader.com.au Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions.

2020 was filled with adversity that tested and challenged us across mind, body and soul. As we enter 2021, how can we reflect, extract and apply lessons that we have learned? It is a powerful opportunity to see what we will bring with us. I am joined by Fredrik Samanta, an experienced professional coach based in Zurich. We explore and share several self reflections - 1. Experiencing new forms of Travel2. Appreciating People 3. Saving Money4. Improving health5. Getting back to basics - e.g. Sleep!As a result, we agree that one can feed their own curiosity and apply trial and error can enable us to open our eyes to new or existing behaviors and practices. Know you to be you! Visit the Live Breathe Believe content on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rxZQthQrjyM

Effective coaching can be a powerful skill. As we go through both good and bad times, we make seek to coach ourselves, a client, family, friend or teammate. However, a coaching conversation may not go as planned. What can get in our way? I am joined by Fredrik Samanta, a close friend and experienced coach based in Zurich. We explore what can go wrong - Jumping into problem solving mode without understanding the problem Entering the conversation with an agenda and answers Fearing accountability of agreed the steps to make the change. We identify three areas that can elevate coaching from experience: Listening, Empowering and Following-up that can lead to your coachee to: Be heard and understood Discover solutions with a future state of mind Embrace change that can turn into rituals & habits. Share with us your thoughts, ideas and questions. Please subscribe, access the video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/taFUT6ji6Wc) and share the ideas with your friends and family.Know you to be you!

Ego is the enemy: A sentiment shared by many and a title of one of my favourite books. However, is there a good and healthier side to an ego that is overshadowed by its darker counterpart? I’m joined by Fredrik Samanta as we discuss, rescue, and salvage the value of a healthy ego. We explore the spectrum of delusions to achievements, stories vs ambitions. At the core is integrity - when our integrity is strong, our ego enables an unquestionable pride in our self. Self reflection, breathing, believing and bringing balance can enable you to be mindful of your ego, channel it in a positive direction to achieve personal growth and empowerment!Know you to be you! Feel free to reach out to to either of us here or directly with your questions and comments. Video can be seen at: https://youtu.be/DMspbW8CWz8Fred can be reached at fredriksamanta.comAdditional video content for Live. Breathe. Believe. is available through YouTube and audio content through your favourite podcast app (e.g. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocketcast). Please subscribe and share this with peers, friends and family.

Authentic Leadership can come from within or be developed through experience at various stages of a career. But, what does Authentic Leadership mean to you? I’m joined by Fredrik Samanta to discuss our respective thoughts on “Authentic Leadership” and the forms it can take throughout our journey through life. A few questions to consider:How would you describe Authentic Leadership? At what stage of your career do you know what type of leader you are? Is the source of leadership through nature or nurture? As individuals embark on their career, their leadership qualities evolve based on their environment and experiences. Along the way, their awareness can invite humility, failures, knowledge - it is important to manage their growth and despite the pace of change around them. The “Young Guns” may bring new, disruptive ideas that are current while others in the middle or later stages of their career bring valuable experience acquired throughout their professional journey. Both groups will have the opportunity for their beliefs to be tested through crises and forge their convictions.The beauty and power is that we are always learning, delivering and serving throughout our careers - in a circular, not linear manner!Feel free to view this on youtube https://youtu.be/nRHMSswMCbE Get in touch with Fredrik at www.fredriksamanta.com or leave your comments and questions for me here. Know you to be you!

For those of you that caught Episode 20, Indira and I have a great chat on the RAS...but in the last 30 seconds, I made a comment that Indira made me aware when the recording stopped. The insight was EYE OPENING...we agreed to restart the recording and share my error with all of you! You can tell my enthusiasm is off the charts. Have a listen - honest feedback, albeit challenging, can unlock an awareness and opportunity for all of us. Keep your RAS clear and focused on your goal and beyond!Feel free to watch the full conversation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/jvDIZqRrqRQRemember: Know you to be you! Big hugs and heaps of love.

Are you aware of your radar that enables you to choose the exact messages you send from your conscious mind to set / visualize your goals or say affirmations? Giving clarity to these messages can enable you to unlock your purpose, potential and possibilities to both achieve and go beyond your goal(s). I have the honour to be joined again by Conscious Leadership Founder and Director Indira Kennedy - a firm believer in a still mind and a wise heart. Our conversation this week canvassed several topics: 1. Revisit a work week - are you depleted or recharged by Friday? 2. Discuss the Reticular Activating System (the RAS) 3. Giving clarity to the RAS through personal examples4. Summarize key ideas / reflections from the sessionFeel free to leverage the bookmarks to seek specific topics. Please Subscribe and reach out to Indira or I with any comments or questions. Know you to be you! Big hugs and heaps of love. YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/jvDIZqRrqRQ Timestamps: 1:00 Recap a week, followed by a reflection of your energy to understand how you feel after the week - linking it to your purpose and values5:20 - benefits to re-ground into your purpose (intrinsic vs extrinsic validation) and listening to your authentic self8:50 - Why we create stress (in our minds) in the absence of evidence and our ability to overcome it13:15 - Strategy to move from old brain to executive brain to overcome anxiety; Knowing your “Why” aka your Intention 15:45 - The RAS: The Reticular Activating System: what you focus on is what you get18:30 - The RAS in action: examples from Indira’s life22:25 - Listening to Source and using your systems to find your way 25:45 - Importance to give clarity to your RAS: Red What?29:00 - Seek clarity, be open to possibility; Can’t always plan, but be ready when luck strikes!33:40 - What’s my fear / anxiety about the future36:50 - It’s not in the way, it’s on the way!39:40 - Are you Worthy of it?41:50 - Do you think beyond it - e.g. your goal?44:45 - What’s your goal giving you once your there?47:10 - Anil’s recap of the session49:30 - Indira’s reflections 51:45 - Is it Worthy of you!54:05 - Know you to be you54:30 - Anil’s Blip!

Why do we procrastinate? From studying for an exam, building a presentation, starting a run or forming new habits - we always put it off and wait until the last minute. Or as I used to call it “crunch time!” I used to think that I was more effective & efficient when I gave myself less time to complete a task. However, I never truly explored why I put off a task or an activity. I’d find something else to do or distract myself - is it because the task would make me feel anxious? Was the anxiety so unbearable that I would avoid the task? Why would I do this to myself? If you’re asking yourself these questions, you’re already further ahead than me - your curiosity and self-awareness is exactly what is needed to explore and understand the root cause of your procrastination and anxiety. Join Fredrik Samanta and I as we discuss this dynamic further. By applying the right tools, you can master and overcome the underlying cause and postpone the act of procrastination and the resolve the accompanying anxiety that follows. Feel free to subscribe and leave your questions & comments for www.fredriksamanta.com and I. The video is also available on https://youtu.be/3BRzg4joCfQ

I love a good self-help book and we are not short of options. They improve productivity, help to form new habits and raise self awareness and leadership skills. But can we fall into the trap of reading too many of these books? I’m guilty of this: paperbacks, hardbacks and audio books. As soon as one is recommended, I feel the urge to pick it up, hoping I may learn a new tip or skill. At what point is this a status symbol on a bookshelf, soundbite in a conversation or an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and learn something new through action? Fredrik Samanta, a friend, former classmate and now coach in Zurich raises several great points - a good source of conversation and debate resulting in several insights I want to share with you. You may re-read a prized book on your shelf again before buying that next book. Feel free to listen, catch this on youtube or get in touch with Fredrik at www.fredriksamanta.com and myself with your questions or comments.

Strengths are THE foundation for sustained growth. It sounds obvious, but I’ve found myself placing more focus on my weaknesses, areas of development and (even worse) comparing myself to others. Knowing your top 3-5 strengths can be powerful. One tool available to determine them is Strengths Finder 2.0. Join me as I share mine with you, and my awareness enabled me to improve my approach at work and in Triathlons! Once you have identified your top 5 strengths (your portfolio), you invest in these innate talents, add to your skill sets and overcome daily challenges that come your way!

Self mastery is an incredible practice and it does not come easy. We have inner voices or critics that generate thoughts, feelings and emotions that challenge our authenticity. We become overwhelmed and at times even sabotage ourselves. As a result, we become our greatest critic. What if you could understand these thoughts, emotions and feelings and cheer for yourself - or better yet, become your greatest lover (yes, loving yourself more!). Becoming more authentic by understanding your internal advocate and loving yourself can be incredibly powerful when crisis strikes! I have the honour to be joined again by Conscious Leadership Founder and Director Indira Kennedy - a firm believer in a still mind and a wise heart. In this episode, we: 1. Revisit the Three Voices and how to recognise them 2. Discuss the role of the Wise Advocate 3. Understand thoughts, feelings and saboteurs 4. Acknowledge the wisdom of the heart 5. Learn to understand to embrace rather than control feelings and emotions by sharing reflections from personal experiences Please Feel free to learn more by reaching out to Indira and myself with your feedback. https://www.consciousleader.com.au/single-post/2020/07/24/Your-Three-Voices---who-do-you-listen-toWatch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IxV8fViwQ8g

Feeling the holiday blues? I did and it was accompanied by a sense of feeling incomplete. There is an opportunity to reflect on and embrace those blues. By understanding your priorities, returning to a healthy routine that grounds you and defining certainty in light of uncertainty, you can bounce forward and sing a new upbeat tune (while planning your next holiday!).

Uncertain moments, situations, periods of our lives can lead to 'fight or flight' mode and react negatively when someone tells you, 'Everything happens for a reason." If we reflect on these moments, we can unlock insights that enable us to clear our minds and prepare us for the next time uncertainty strikes...even lead us to say, "That must have happened for a reason." I'd like to share a period in 2001 with you. Upon reflection, I learned that employment contracts are never 'secure' for a hot shot university graduate on vacation in Europe...and the period that followed allowed me to grow and lead me down a path to where I am today.

I have the honour to interview Conscious Leadership Founder and Director Indira Kennedy - a firm believer in a still mind and a wise heart. As we explore conscious leadership, we discuss various ideas that stem from her journey and guidance to form a healthy union of mind, body and soul. As we grow, reflect and evolve, it is important to have this inner clarity as we lead ourselves and others. With Indira's diverse background, we discuss a variety of themes:Learn about our Three Voices and how to recognise themAppreciate the importance of being one with your SelfAdopt a three-steps process for self-leadershipUnderstand the importance of the roles of the left and right brain hemispheresThe clarity we achieve through our values and a wise heartClearing a path to become more ConsciousFeel free to learn more by reaching out to Indira and myself with your feedback. https://www.consciousleader.com.au/single-post/2020/07/24/Your-Three-Voices---who-do-you-listen-to

Family is everything...but “growing up” through family can take on a different meaning. Having two moms (mom and my aunt) has been a source of growth as a son and the man I seek to become. Join my journey as I invite you to understand the relationship with my moms and how asking specific questions and embracing certain truths can enable how we treat and respect the women in our lives.

Adversity can be an unpleasant or difficult situation. We may choose to take it on or powers outside our control may throw a curveball into our path. This can last a few minutes or a few years. I'd like to reflect and share with you a year in my life that tested me mentally, physically and spiritually and invite you to take your own experience with adversity, ask yourself a few questions and see how your growth can make you stronger when adversity strikes again!

Have you ever sensed a conflict between your inner and external self? My annual appraisal reminded me that a misalignment could cause a disconnect amongst your actions, thoughts and intentions. To enable personal growth, I've found it affirming to know and understand my values, as they serve as the essence of my being leading my inner and external self to be in synch. Knowing yours can become multiplier (x) effect that can lead you to exponential gains!

Eat your greens! What we put into our minds is as important as what we put into our stomachs.

A decade ago I had my dream job that slowly turned into a nightmare. I buckled under the pressure. At a young age, we have to ensure that we are kind to ourselves and take the moments to manage our own expectations and those of others to grow - the pressure will always be on and the rat race at work will be with us for a long time. Build a plan to manage your energies to succeed!

Having a strong support network is incredibly powerful. Although building this isn't an overnight exercise, the benefits in the long run are essential to strengthening your belief in yourself. Here are a few examples of how I built and grow each day with mine.

What do you do when you hit a lull and feel disconnected? A friend asked what happens when I lose motivation and fall into a daze. Join me as I reflect on this past week and rebound to get my groove back!

Teaching PE to kids during lockdown reminded me of my journey from couch potato to my recent 45 KM trail marathon. Weaving exercise and nutrition into your life can work wonders. I hope I can inspire you to do the same!

A practice I use to snap out of thoughts that drain my mental, physical and spiritual battery!

The Last Dance was incredible - MJ is the GOAT. How has MJ's words and play on the court both inspired and taught me how to understand leadership at the top and bringing people along the journey with you. Athletes have a mindset - an attitude - a physicality that takes on a meaning that is absorbed by folks and powers them up.

Caught in a self-doubt spiral? Here's a tip to break it down and replace it with self-assurance.

Reflections following a breakup in 2015 from a “toxic” relationship and key learnings from my time with life coach thereafter who changed my life for the better.