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Leadership presence is often defined by what leaders say, how they act, or how confidently they show up in visible moments. But some of the most powerful leadership presence doesn't come from doing more, it comes from knowing when not to act at all.In this solo episode, Janet explores restraint as a mature and intentional leadership skill. She invites listeners to rethink responsiveness, silence, and timing, not as disengagement or loss of authority, but as a deeper form of influence that creates space for others to step forward.As leaders grow more senior, the weight of their voice increases. Janet unpacks why pausing, listening, and choosing when to speak can actually strengthen authority, expand perspective, and signal a more grounded, evolved form of leadership presence.In this episode:✅ How over-responsiveness can unintentionally limit others✅ The difference between restraint and disengagement✅ Why silence can feel risky for high-achieving leaders✅ Understanding the weight your voice carries in the room✅ How pausing creates space for better ideas to emerge✅ Discernment as a core leadership skill✅ When speaking clarifies and when it shuts conversations down✅ Why quieter leadership often signals maturity, not weaknessAbout Janet Ioli:Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @leadershipcoachjanetIf you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

In this episode of the Sharpen Podcast, Steve Van Diest sits down with Blaine Cheshire, Founder & CEO of Level 10 CFO, to talk about money, growth, and the financial decisions that can make or break a business.They unpack the common lies leaders believe about revenue, introduce the idea of the “Revenue Fairy,” and explain why CFOs aren't risk-averse—they're risk-conscious. Blaine also shares hard-earned lessons from walking through a personal health storm while leading a growing company, and why building a business that runs without you isn't optional.If you're a CEO in the growth stage wondering whether your financial leadership matches your ambition, this episode delivers clarity, wisdom, and practical perspective.

Send us a Message! (But we can't respond, so feel free to email us at info@roman3.ca)This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Practical Psychology.In this episode, we explore the difference between Equality, Equity, Special Treatment, and Targeted Support. We also dig into what holds back the implementation and acceptance of equity.Our prescription for this episode is to understand that equity is not always optically convenient and be aware of where you are, in what Conscious Leadership refers to as, above or below the line.Past Episode Referenced:S4 E9: What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace? [PART 3]Check out our friend Jodee Bock's podcast: Circle Up & Get R.E.A.L.To talk more about implementing equity, reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/roman3Don't forget to sign up for our New Quarterly Newsletter!About Our Hosts!James is an experienced business coach with a specialization in HR management and talent attraction and retention. Coby is a skilled educator and has an extensive background in building workforce and organizational capacity. For a little more on our ideas and concepts, check out our Knowledge Suite or our YouTube Channel, Solutions Explained by Roman 3.

Leadership is moving too fast for outdated tools.In this episode of the Conscious Leadership Revolution Podcast, Susan, Tracy, and Sanja Ralevic (Founder & CEO of Heart Vista Performance) break down what's really happening to leaders right now: external chaos is triggering internal stress loops — and when the nervous system is in the red zone, clarity and creativity go offline.You'll hear why “coping” isn't the answer… and why conscious leadership starts with nervous system resilience, state management, and heart coherence — so you can shift from reactive to responsive in real time.We're inviting you into a FREE 75-minute live Conscious Leadership Masterclass where you won't just learn this — you'll experience it.✅ Regulate stress on command✅ Re-access your prefrontal cortex (clarity + problem solving)✅ Build emotional sovereignty (choice over reaction)✅ Co-regulate with a community of conscious leaders✅ Walk away with tools you can use the same night

What if success isn't about pushing harder but allowing yourself to be pulled toward your purpose? In this episode, Seth Streeter shares how he helps people navigate major life transitions and discover their inspired life purpose as co-founder of Mission Wealth, a wealth management firm he started 25 years ago that now manages $14 billion in assets for 4,600 families across 34 US locations. Seth has been a financial advisor for 34 years, specializing in guiding clients through major life events while helping them live more fulfilling lives through assessments across 12 dimensions of wealth. After going through divorce and the financial crisis, Seth realized he was achieving traditional success but wasn't fulfilled, leading him to spend an introspective year attending retreats, meditating, and traveling to India. In the last eight years, Seth has led purpose-driven retreats for over 2,000 people, including nine-day retreats in Bhutan where leaders trek in the Himalayas and stay with monks. Seth spoke at Davos with Deepak Chopra on conscious leadership and leads the purpose community for YPO. Seth reveals the relationship that transformed his life: Joe Bosco, owner of an Italian restaurant in Fort Collins, Colorado where Seth worked as a dishwasher through high school. When Seth was looking at colleges and his parents wanted him to attend Colorado State, Joe Bosco said "you should check out Santa Barbara, California" because he went there for horse shows. Seth had never heard of Santa Barbara but applied to UCSB because of Joe Bosco and spent 27 years there, founding Mission Wealth, having his children, serving on 10 nonprofit boards, starting sustainable future.org, and doing a TED Talk, all because Joe Bosco suggested he check out UC Santa Barbara. Seth also credits Chip Conley, founder of MEA, as a mentor who showed him how to move from his head to his heart.   [00:03:40] Led Two Nine-Day Purpose Retreats in Bhutan In Asia for most of the trip Had 25 leaders in each group trekking in Himalayas Stayed overnight at monasteries, lived with monks Contemplated purpose individually, within companies, within world at large [00:04:40] Mission Wealth: 25 Years and $14 Billion Co-founded Mission Wealth 25 years ago Independent registered investment advisory firm 34 locations across US, manages just under $14 billion in assets About 4,600 families, team of 200 advisors and professionals [00:05:20] Started Leading Retreats Eight Years Ago In last eight years started leading retreats and coaching For different companies, leaders, different groups of people Takes paid time off to do it, spends vacations leading retreats About 2,000 people have gone through in-person programs [00:06:00] The 13 Inches From Head to Heart Great quote: "furthest distance many travel in lifetime are 13 inches from head to heart" As financial guy, had heart in what he did, loved helping people solve problems This work feels more intimate, more meaningful Really helping people give themselves permission to be best version of who they want to be [00:08:00] Started in Financial Services Right Out of College Right out of college, needed a job Was in student government at UC Santa Barbara, thought he'd be entrepreneur Dad was in government, mom was teacher, brother was police officer Family said "you need a job with benefits, security, and paycheck" [00:09:00] Went Through His Own Tough Journey Went through divorce, financial crisis, bumps in life Realized success script needed to be rewritten Was working hard but wasn't fulfilled, wasn't content Achieving success in traditional way materially but didn't feel fulfilled [00:09:20] The Introspective Year That Changed Everything Decided to do whole introspective year Went to retreats, read self-help books, listened to podcasts Got into meditation, went to India, did all these "woo" things That year opened up whole new framework for living [00:10:20] Push Energy vs Pull Energy As entrepreneur, had lot of push energy: building vision, growing team, charging hill Used that in Ironman, marathons, running nonprofits After personal reflection, started to adopt pull energy approach More of allowance, trusting doors close and open for reason [00:11:20] Speaking at Davos With Deepak Chopra Was asked to speak at panel in Malibu with five people Woman from Finland asked if he'd been to Davos, offered to get him in Three months before event, confirmed: Thursday with Deepak Chopra on Conscious Leadership in Era of AI Couldn't have pushed way into that opportunity, was being open and available [00:14:40] 12 Dimensions of Wealth Talk about wealth not just in financial sense but across 12 dimensions Impact families are having, quality of relationships, physical health, intellectual growth Seeing families grow true wealth feels very rewarding Lead purpose community for all of YPO [00:15:00] The Success Script and Grind Mentality Lot of people followed success script, did what they were taught Worked hard in school, career, moved through ranks or started company Rinsed and repeated grind mentality to get ahead Now 40, 50, or 60 saying "is this all there is?" [00:17:00] Woman Going Through Divorce Woman in mid-50s going through divorce Two daughters just graduated high school, going to East Coast for college Husband ended 30-year marriage right at same time From financial standpoint she was fine, but really struggling with identity [00:18:00] Converting Husband's Office Into Studio She loved working with single women's nonprofits, domestic shelters Also loved skincare, always did facials for daughters Helped her convert former husband's office into studio Became licensed aesthetician, did facials for women in community including free ones for women through tough times [00:19:20] The Inspired Life Purpose Exercise Had someone at retreat who was CEO, just exited food tech company in New York Did exercise called Your Inspired Life Purpose Four circles: innate gifts, skills, passion, what world needs most Look at how those four circles intersect [00:20:00] Paul's Life Manifesto CEO named Paul came up with amazing idea during exercise Went to room that night, wrote his life manifesto Next morning: "I was up most of the night, I now have life manifesto" Wanted to change food systems of North America leveraging technology [00:20:40] Started a Blog, Got Recruited by Patagonia Paul decided to start blog writing about his vision Just couple months later, recruiter read one of his blog posts Interviewed for new position Became head of Patagonia's Food Provision Company [00:24:00] Invested Heavily in Relationships Since High School Always had lunch meetings 12 to 1, five days a week at same restaurant Would book with clients, teammates, or people in community City council members, students, nonprofit leaders, business leaders Every single day asking: who is this person, what makes them tick, how can I support them? [00:25:00] Working at Italian Restaurant in Fort Collins Worked at Italian restaurant through high school to pay bills Was bus boy, dishwasher, had all the jobs Owner was Joe Bosco, owned restaurant in Fort Collins and one in Casper, Wyoming Was thinking about colleges, parents would pay for Colorado State [00:25:40] "You Should Check Out Santa Barbara" Wanted to do something different, applied to UCLA and Berkeley Joe Bosco said "you should check out Santa Barbara, California, they have university there" Used to go there for horse shows Had never even heard of Santa Barbara at the time [00:26:00] Chose UCSB Because of Joe Bosco Applied to UCSB, packet looked amazing, university on coast Ended up choosing UCSB as his university because of Joe Bosco Spent 27 years in Santa Barbara, half of his adult life Founded company there, had children there, on 10 nonprofit boards [00:31:00] Meeting Ashley Brilliant Mom was sixth grade teacher, had cartoons called Pot Shots by Ashley Brilliant in classroom Going through tough time in Santa Barbara, Ashley's cartoons spoke to him three days in row Wrote thank you note to Mr. Brilliant He replied, met for lunch at Chinese restaurant [00:32:00] The Fortune Cookie Message After meal, got fortune cookies Ashley's note said: "Finally, the answer you've been looking for is sitting across from you" Seth's said: "If at first it's a no, it may become a maybe" Decided to help Ashley start building business around his cartoons [00:34:40] Service Trip to Honduras Took son on service trip to Honduras, worked at orphanage Security guard had wooden leg, very archaic piece of wood with hinge 34 years old, probably made $2 a day, couldn't get new leg Decided to get him a leg [00:35:40] Getting Him a $10,000 Leg Took almost a year but got friend who was Paralympic athlete involved Got him fancy $10,000 leg that was molded and fit for him Had to get it down there strategically because shipping would mean it gets stolen He sent FaceTime video: first time he'd been able to slow dance with wife since car accident 10 years prior   KEY QUOTES "A lot of people followed the success script, worked hard in school and career, rinsed and repeated this grind mentality. Now they're 40, 50, or 60 saying 'is this all there is? I now have success, but there's a creative in me that hasn't been out to play.'" - Seth Streeter "The furthest distance many of us travel in our lifetimes are the 13 inches from our head to our heart. This work feels more intimate and meaningful because it's really helping people give themselves permission to be the best version of who they want to be." - Seth Streeter "I had a lot of push energy as an entrepreneur. But I started to adopt a pull energy approach, more of an allowance, trusting that when a door closes it closes for a reason, when it opens for a reason. I was being pulled to where I was supposed to be." - Seth Streeter CONNECT WITH SETH STREETER 

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend and leadership partner, Jack Zwissig—executive coach, senior facilitator, keynote speaker, and author of The Tao (Path) of High Performance Leadership and The Land of GoBacks. Jack and I have traveled the world together since the 1980s facilitating leadership and culture change workshops. In this episode, we go beyond corporate strategy and into what truly transforms leaders from the inside out. We explore: The six points of consciousness in leadership Why performance without awareness eventually collapses The intersection of Taoist wisdom and modern business Culture change that actually sticks The internal evolution required for external results What Jack is still learning about himself as a leader This is a conversation about presence, responsibility, humility, courage—and the deep inner work required to lead at the highest level. If you are a CEO, entrepreneur, team leader—or simply someone committed to personal mastery—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

Most of us are searching for clarity in a world that feels increasingly uncertain. Not just answers about what to do next, but insight into who we are becoming. In this episode of The Inner Edge, Janet invites us into a thoughtful and grounded conversation about astrology, not as fortune-telling, but as a powerful tool for self-awareness, meaning, and conscious leadership.Astrologer Simone Butler joins Janet to explore why ancient wisdom systems like astrology are re-emerging right now, how Carl Jung used astrology in his clinical work, and why understanding our inner patterns can help us make wiser decisions in times of personal and collective change. This episode is an invitation to stay curious, expand your definition of critical thinking, and reconnect with the deeper intelligence guiding your life.In this episode:✅ Why astrology is about self-understanding✅ Carl Jung's connection to astrology and the collective unconscious✅ How unconscious patterns shape most of our behavior✅ What a birth chart really represents✅ The role of energy, cycles, and timing in personal growth✅ Why self-awareness is essential for conscious leadership today✅ How ancient wisdom supports modern reinvention✅ Staying open and curious instead of dismissive or fragmentedConnect with Simone:https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonebutler/ About Janet Ioli:Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.Chapters00:00:00 Astrology And Carl Jung00:03:50 Inner Patterns and Remaining Curious00:10:31 Birth Charts Explained00:17:20 Cycles And Collective ChangeConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @leadershipcoachjanetIf you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

Transformation doesn't happen in dramatic breakthrough moments, it happens in ordinary, repeatable choices. In this episode, we break down what conscious leadership actually looks like in real life - not in theory, not on a stage, but in conversations, reactions, decisions, and daily habits. This is a practical and grounded guide to becoming more intentional in how you show up, lead yourself, and influence others, without becoming rigid, preachy, or performative. Think: real growth for real humans. If you want to find more from Kris, please visit www.KrisDelgado.com or linktr.ee/krisdelgado

Welcome to the very first episode of the Conscious Leadership Revolution Podcast — where Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen explore the next evolution of leadership development which they predict will revolutionize the way we play the game.In this episode, we unpack:Why traditional leadership training is failing (and what to do instead)The rising intensity leaders are facing in today's business climateWhy nervous system regulation is now a core leadership skillThe difference between mindset work and true conscious leadershipHow to lead through rapid change without abandoning your valuesWhy conscious leadership is becoming the new table stakes in your leadership development  and trainingFor decades, leadership development has focused on performance strategy. But as the speed of change accelerates — with AI, generational shifts, and global instability reshaping the landscape — leaders must develop a much deeper capacity to adapt in high-pressure, high-stakes leadership scenarios.Conscious leadership isn't about surface-level tactics.It's about rewiring how you show up at the helm.If you are: ✔ A corporate leader navigating burnout or imposter syndrome ✔ An executive leading through uncertainty ✔ A high achiever feeling the weight of accelerated change ✔ A coach or HR leader looking for future-ready leadership toolsThis conversation is for you.The future of leadership isn't louder. It's more regulated, more aligned and more conscious.The revolution starts now.

In this episode, I sit down with Oren Hefetz—a leader who spent 16 years at the heart of Google's global operations, yet identifies first and foremost as a historian (who wrote a book about it!), and whom I'm grateful to have as one  of my best friends & colleagues. While his track record includes launching YouTube across emerging markets and building Google's Startup Growth Lab, our conversation dives far beneath the surface of corporate success. Oren brings a unique, grounded perspective on how we, as founders and human beings, can remain present and purposeful in a world driven by exponential technology. We explore the essential shift from traditional management to "Conscious Leadership," and why the most critical upgrade we can make isn't to our software, but to our own internal awareness. One of the most meaningful moments of the conversation was when Oren shared a pivotal moment from a retreat in India where he confronted the defining trauma of his life—the loss of his mother at age four—on the very same day ChatGPT reached 100 million users. This convergence of deep personal healing and rapid technological evolution sparked his realization that in an "exponential age," leaders must upgrade their own internal consciousness to match the pace of external change. Learning from the "Failure" that Led to Joining Google Before his long tenure at Google, Oren was an entrepreneur who founded a startup specifically to compete with Google's ad network. While he describes it as a business failure, he credits his "naive optimism" for turning that experience into a bridge to his future success. He believes that leaders who embrace their passion and stay true to their inner voice can navigate even the most disruptive setbacks. The P.I.N.E. Framework for Modern Leaders Oren utilizes a specific methodology to help founders and executives navigate the complexities of the modern workplace: Purpose: Identifying the core "why" behind every action. Intentions: Determining the practical steps and mindset needed to manifest that purpose. Networks: Understanding the web of human relationships and how we influence one another. Emotions: Leveraging emotional intelligence and the "gut feeling" as a compass for decision-making. The Intelligence of the Three Brains Oren & I explain that humans possess three biological "brains": the head (90 billion neurons), the heart (50,000 neurons), and the gut (half a billion neurons). While AI is rapidly commoditizing raw IQ and knowledge, the human differentiator is the ability to connect these three centers. He argues that "Conscious Leadership" is about moving beyond just the head to lead with the heart and intuition. A Mantra for Resilience: Acknowledge Reality, Find Peace The core of Oren's philosophy is captured in a single mantra: "Acknowledge reality and find peace". He explains that many people tend to escape or hide from overwhelming changes in technology and politics. Instead, he advocates for a deep understanding of current reality, which allows a leader to find the inner stillness necessary to lead effectively through chaos.

Today, we are learning from Priscilla Zamora Politis. Priscilla is a global leadership mentor, speaker, and social entrepreneur working at the intersection of conscious leadership, work and life transitions and community. With over 15 years of international experience, she has supported leaders, organizations, and networks across Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East to navigate change with clarity, humanity, and inner alignment. Priscilla is a LinkedIn Top Voice, a UAE Golden Visa holder as a content creator, and now she's creating Beyond Work, a platform exploring new paradigms of leadership, work, and life beyond hustle. Her work is deeply inspired by community living, the Inner Development Goals (both expressed as being an Emerge Lakefront alumni), and has the belief that meaningful work should expand life — not consume it. Let's get started... https://youtu.be/FnCTwt6h9t4 Deze video (short) is een klein stuk uit het gesprek. Voor de gehele audio of video kijk je hieronder. In this conversation with Priscilla Zamora, I learned: 00:00 Intro - 02:30 Living between three continents. 04:05 Learning in the personal development or spiritual path. 05:40 Developing your life based on the expectations of others. 07:15 At a conference, leave the seat next to you intentionally open for someone who needs to sit next to me, can. 10:00 Worked 10 years and 1 day in the corporate world, then she felt emptiness. 13:00 She decided to take a year off to discover what she wanted to do and took many courses. 16:00 How do you talk with people who know the 'old' you? 21:50 Experiencing closeness and life-changing friendships in the community. 25:40 The fixer mindset as the foundation for entrepreneurship. 33:50 Not scaling up businesses to help more people and have more impact. 38:50 How inner development helps people to work towards a better future. 41:00 Intentionally designing the most beautiful life I can get. 42:50 Bringing the South American perspective to Europe. 43:54 The IDG organisation is working a lot on reflection, theories and the framework. Where is the action? 45:00 The balance between Sweden, South America and Dubai. 46:30 The IDG Summit in 2023 was a very white and European environment. 48:00 We don't see pain in the IDG environment. 52:05 Working on the being in organisations. 54:35 People are longing to talk about spirituality at work. 59:00 Coming to the end of the second liminal phase. 1:00:05 If you are going through a crisis, embrace it with devotion. Look the pain in the eye. 1:09:05 Small is beautiful. Small businesses. Small communities. Small impact. Navigating Life Transitions with Priscilla Zamora Politis: Conscious Leadership and Inner Development In episode 487 of the Decide for Impact podcast, Erno Hannink has a compelling conversation with Priscilla Zamora Politis, a global leadership mentor, speaker, and social entrepreneur. Priscilla shares her journey of working at the intersection of conscious leadership, life transitions, and community. With over 15 years of international experience in supporting leaders across Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, Priscilla discusses her path from corporate executive roles to becoming a prominent voice in conscious leadership and social entrepreneurship. Topics include her experiences living in Dubai, the importance of inner development, the challenges and transformations of entrepreneurial life, and how personal crises led her to profound spiritual growth and a commitment to meaningful, impactful work. Priscilla also explores the cultural nuances of leadership and her perspective on the future of work and community living. 00:00 Introduction to Episode 487 00:07 Meet Priscilla Zamora Politis 02:01 Priscilla's Journey to Dubai 04:14 The Impact of Future Human Conference 09:12 Existential Crisis and Career Shift 15:44 Navigating Personal and Professional Transitions 22:02 The Role of Community and Friendship 25:50 Entrepreneurship and Inner Development 33:36 Rethinking Business Growth and Impact 39:28 Embracing Inner Development Goals 40:20 Balancing Profit and Purpose 41:01 Designing an Intentional Life 41:58 Cultural Reflections and Inspirations 44:00 Challenges of Action and Reflection 46:28 Diversity and Inclusion in IDGs 52:12 Personal Practices and Spiritual Growth 57:06 Navigating Life's Challenges with Faith 01:07:28 Global Challenges and Personal Responsibility 01:12:58 Final Thoughts and Gratitude More about Priscilla Zamora Politis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillazamora/ Resources we mention: Emerge Lakefront MindValley Future Human conference Small is beautiful Zebra entrepreneurs Video of the conversation with Priscilla Zamora Politis https://youtu.be/Vn_-c3wLVWQ Watch the conversation here https://youtu.be/Vn_-c3wLVWQ Transcript [00:00:00] Erno Hannink: Hello and welcome to episode 487 in the Decide for Impact podcast. Today you are listening to the conversation with Priscilla Zamora Politis. Priscilla is a global leadership mentor, speaker, and social entrepreneur working at the intersection of conscious leadership work and life transitions and community. With over 15 years of international experience, she has supported leaders, organizations and networks across Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East to navigate change with clarity, humanity, and inner alignment. Priscilla is a LinkedIn Top voice, a UAE Golden Visa holder as a content creator, and now she's creating Beyond work a platform exploring new paradigms of leaderships work and life beyond hustle. Her work is deeply inspired by the community living in the inner development goals. Both expresses being an Emerge lakefront alumni and has the belief that meaningful work should expand life, not consume it. My name is Erno Hannink and I share my knowledge, experience, and insights with you. I coach entrepreneurs so they can make decisions that will help them grow their impact. This was a very inspirational conversation and I was very curious to learn about what you was doing today. Let's get started. Hello and welcome to this new podcast episode. Today I'm talking to Priscilla Zamora. Welcome, Priscilla. [00:01:41] Priscilla Zamora: Thank you so much for having me. [00:01:43] Erno Hannink: Yeah, and I'm wondering, 'cause we met on a conversation where we talked about, well the common topic was about, the transition of the. Systems of inner development goals that the foundation and all the, everything around that. And you explained to me in a later conversation that you are now living in Dubai. How did you get to Dubai? Because you're not coming from Dubai. [00:02:11] Priscilla Zamora: no. Yeah, I mean, today I'm living between three continents. I do have, I'm originally from Chile, so I have a lot of projects in my family. My networks are most of them in Latin America still. And on 2025 I find out about this community called Emerge Lakefront, which is very related to the inner development goals. And I stayed there for five months. but I've been related to the IDGs for almost three years when I co-founded with two other friends, the first half in Teale regarding to that, and I've been in Dubai a couple of times before, but it wasn't until January of this year that I came for like a personal development conference. And I was supposed to be here for a week, which ended up being three months. And it actually ended up, getting a. Residency and, coming to live here and having a base related to, I think that environments that support entrepreneurship in a fast paced environment. I don't think that there's a place in the world today like Dubai and also regarding too many biases that people may have. There is a lot of personal development, inner work and transformational changes, structural changes happening here to a lot of the conversations. So I love to have that mix. A little bit of Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. [00:03:33] Erno Hannink: And, you were going there for a self development project. It's probably not a project, but what ignited that? What started that [00:03:43] Priscilla Zamora: there? Well, I think that in the personal development slash spiritual path, however, one wants to call it, 'cause for me, are very related. You find different authors, networks, platforms. Experiences and for me, one that helped me a lot in the last, I would say five, seven years has been Mindvalley, which is a platform for personal development, but also has different approaches on business, physical health and mindfulness. And they had this conference called Future Human in January on 2025. And that was the reason on, I don't know, I think six months before on 2024 when I just read it, I was like, I have to be there. I don't know how I'm gonna get to Dubai and be there in January. But it was like I, I always have this expression of when something pulls you, like you read something and it's like, oh, I have to be there. That happened to me with Future Human and Little, I know that was going to be like a series of react, a chain reaction on many things that will happen in my life. It was the same how I read about lakefront on LinkedIn. It was the same, like I had to be there. I'm trying to lead my life now that way, like following a little bit of calling intuition, something that is not always intellectual. we can go a little bit more on that, but, that's how I gotta Dubai and that's how, why I'm here. [00:05:10] Erno Hannink: Okay, so the title piques my interest, right? So Future Human. What did you learn there? [00:05:20] Priscilla Zamora: It's been, I think that as many people maybe I developed my life very related to academic achievement, societal expectation.

There comes a moment in many leadership journeys when all the behaviors that once drove success—working harder, stepping in faster, proving competence—suddenly stop delivering the same results. You're still capable. Still committed. Still responsible. And yet, something feels off. In this episode, Janet explores that often-unspoken turning point and why it's not a failure, but a call to a deeper kind of leadership.This conversation is about the inner shift required as leaders move into higher levels of responsibility. Janet unpacks why leadership effectiveness evolves from visible execution to discernment, presence, and judgment, and how learning to pause, sense, and respond intentionally becomes a defining edge. This is an invitation to outgrow what no longer fits and lead from clarity instead of habit.In this episode:✅ Why working harder eventually stops being the answer✅ The invisible shift from execution to judgment at senior levels✅ How micromanagement often signals a deeper leadership transition✅ The power of pausing instead of reacting✅ Asking “What is needed here?” instead of “What should I do?”✅ The difference between habitual action and intentional response✅ How leadership presence deepens through discernment, not control✅ Why maturity in leadership often feels uncomfortable at firstAbout Janet Ioli:Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.Chapters00:00:00 When More Stops Working00:03:30 From Doing To Judging 00:06:17 Shifts for Intentional Leadership Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @leadershipcoachjanetIf you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

In this episode, I connect with my dear brother Zarak Fatah for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to heal, evolve, and live wholeheartedly. Together, we explore the quiet trap of endless self-improvement and remember that life itself is the ultimate practice—a living curriculum that invites presence over perfection. Zarak shares the wisdom that emerged from a transformational plant medicine experience, opening a doorway into deeper self-inquiry, integration, and embodied leadership.We dive into the courage it takes to be radically honest in our relationships and how emotional transparency is one of the most profound acts of self-love. We reflect on the ways shame, guilt, and unresolved emotions can weigh on our vitality and longevity—and what becomes possible when we meet them with compassion, breath, and truth. This is a grounded conversation that honors both the mess and the magic of being human.From male vulnerability to the awakening of the feminine, we explore the integration of science, mystery, and consciousness—and how that synthesis returns us to wholeness. This episode is an invitation to embrace life exactly as it is, to listen for the quiet guidance beneath the noise, and to rediscover the essence of love and leadership in every breath. [b]Chapters[/b]0:02 - Welcome to Love, Sex & Leadership featuring Zarak1:13 - Stepping Into 2026 and Setting Powerful Intentions9:19 - Radical Honesty and Self-Love for the New Year15:41 - Releasing Guilt and Shame for Longevity24:32 - Men, Vulnerability, and Inner Work31:12 - Finding Balance in Plant Medicine36:08 - Awakening and Honoring the Feminine40:36 - Manifestation and Consciousness Expansion47:49 - Soul Talk with Aaron Kleinerman and Zarak Fatah

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we are honored to host - Girish Krishnamurthy - Managing Director of Tata MD Healthcare - a visionary leader and a pioneer in integrating tech and AI into healthcare. Today, Tata MD has set a new global benchmark in integrated healthcare rendering advanced treatment over 25 chronic diseases.In the Part 1 of our conversation with Girish, we move beyond titles and achievements to explore the unseen, personal side of Girish's Journey.He shares the life epiphanies that shaped him, his profound devotion to Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Spirituality being the foundation of his leadership, how it inspired him to produce his first feature film, Anantha  and much more.This is a powerful conversation about purpose, surrender, conviction, and leading with spiritual strength in the modern world.Need to start your own podcast? SecondAct Studio is the right place for you. For inquiries, DM us atInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondactbyarchhana/LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Qz9LmSWebsite: https://thesecondact.in/Follow our Host – Archana DuttaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/_archanadutta/LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/archana-dutta/#discoveryoursecondact #GirishKrishnamurthy #Sathyasaibaba #TataMD #srisathyasaibaba #corporateleadership #spiritualleadership #ananthafilm #selfhelppodcast #podcastonyoutube

What if clarity wasn't just a mindset—but a measurable business advantage?In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa sits down with Yining Wang, Global Business Strategist and Executive Partner at Sincere Alignment Group, to explore the psychology behind conscious leadership, high-stakes decision-making, and sustainable success.Born and raised between China and Sweden, Yining brings a rare multicultural perspective to leadership—bridging traditional corporate success with inner mastery, stillness, and strategic detachment. Having advised billion-dollar ventures and operated in IPO-level environments, he shares how leaders can make clearer decisions without burnout or ego-driven reactivity.In this episode, we explore:The psychology of detached decision-making in high-pressure business environmentsHow cultural conditioning shapes leadership mindset and performanceThe neuroscience behind stillness and strategic thinkingWhy inner clarity is a non-negotiable leadership skillThe difference between building profitable companies and transformational communitiesThis conversation is a must-listen for founders, executives, and professionals who want to scale impact without sacrificing alignment, health, or purpose.

In this deeply reflective conversation, Raj Sisodia and Nalima Bhat explore why even the smartest, most successful leaders can suddenly find themselves stuck, hitting an invisible ceiling that strategy, coaching, or performance optimization alone cannot break. Drawing from their new book, Healing Leaders: A Manual for Life and Leadership Recovery, they make the case that leadership development without inner healing is fundamentally incomplete.To see the full video podcast, check out the Conscious Capitalists YouTube channel hereTogether, we unpack how unhealed psychological wounds quietly shape decision making, relationships, and organizational culture, often sabotaging leaders at the very height of their success. Raj and Nalima introduce their seven step framework for healing and integration, Know, Love, Be, Choose, Express, Complete, and Heal, guiding leaders on a journey that begins with self awareness and ends with genuine transformation.The conversation moves into the distinction between post traumatic stress and post traumatic growth, and why real growth requires what they describe as going down to the basement of consciousness before rising to the next level of leadership. Nalima shares insights on integrating masculine and feminine energies, elder and child wisdom, and embracing the role of the wise fool of tough love, a leader grounded in both compassion and truth.At its core, this episode challenges the idea that leadership is only about external results. As Raj puts it, you cannot have a healing organization with a leader who is not healed. The more leaders do their own inner work, the more they create cultures that foster trust, psychological safety, and collective flourishing.This is not just a conversation about business or leadership performance. It is about what it truly means to lead in a way that heals organizations, communities, and ultimately the world.About the GuestNalima Bhat is a visionary speaker, leadership coach, and co author of Shakti Leadership, and a former Distinguished Professor in Gender and Conscious Leadership at Tecnológico de Monterrey.Purchase the book “Healing Leaders: 7 Steps to Recovery of Self” https://a.co/d/02VWA9G2 If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Associate Producer & Editor.Thank you for your support!- Timothy & RajChapters:0:00 - Introduction & Welcome1:30 - Why This Book? The Journey to Healing Leaders4:57 - From Shakti Leadership to Therapy for Leaders6:35 - The Seven Steps of Healing Overview10:55 - Coaching vs. Psychological Healing15:55 - When Smart Leaders Get Stuck20:02 - Step 1: Know Yourself - Unpacking Identity24:21 - Step 2: Love Yourself - Breaking Self-Destructive Patterns26:53 - Step 3: Be Yourself - Cultivating Presence29:21 - Step 4: Choose Yourself - From Victim to Hero31:09 - Step 5: Express Yourself - Finding Your Purpose36:47 - Step 6: Complete Yourself - The Wise Fool of Tough Love40:19 - Step 7: Heal Yourself - Addressing Trauma & Wounds47:59 - Healing Leaders Creates Healing Organizations50:05 - Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts

In this episode, we covered: 1) Pete's 4-part framework for modern leadershipPete lays out what he sees as “endemic” to great leadership today:Master cash flow (because nothing survives without it)Know whether you're a visionary or an integrator (and don't pretend you're both)Be the master motivator (the era of fear-based leadership is over)Own the culture (and use story as one of your most powerful tools to shape it) 2) Storytelling as culture-engineeringWe dig into why stories are more than “nice to have.” Stories become the myths that create the mythology of a company—how values become behavior at scale. And if you want to influence culture, yesterday was easier than today. 3) The next AI infrastructure shift: from training to inferencingPete breaks down the difference between:Training LLMs (building the model)Inferencing (asking the model questions in real time—what most people experience as “prompting”)Then he takes it further: the next wave isn't human inferencing—it's machine inferencing. Robots, cars, devices, sensors… constantly asking “what do I do next?” at massive scale. 4) Why “edge” data centers are coming backPete predicts we'll move away from only massive, centralized “mega” campuses toward distributed, high-performance data centers near the edge—“in every town,” similar to telecom “points of presence” in the 1990s. That's the strategic thesis behind Gray Wolf Data Centers.   5) The modern mystic: mind, body, and the inner gamePete shares a candid chapter of his own life—anxiety, therapy, CBT, and a pivotal lesson: don't make the events you can't control your “problems.” He connects this to resilience through sleep, health practices, and the belief that we can reshape the mind through neuroplasticity—and even how he sees us as “quantum beings,” responsible for how we observe and choose our reality. 6) A hopeful thesis: “good AI” vs “bad AI” + post-scarcityWe touch the fear many people carry (yes, I mention growing up in the Terminator era), but Pete offers a provocative counter: the way we beat bad AI is with good AI—models designed around human flourishing and shared broadly as a public service. He believes we're headed through disruption toward post-scarcity, and that our descendants will wonder why we didn't support each other sooner. 7) The closing leadership message: “we are all one”Pete's final note is the one that matters most to me: we're all connected—and we're here for each other. In my book, that's not just a spiritual idea; it's a leadership standard. ----- Resources Mentioned:Pete's company: Gray Wolf Data CentersPete's book: Living in Bliss: Achieve a Balanced Existence of Body, Mind and SpiritPete's site: PeteSacco.com (signed copies + meditation materials)Dr. David Burns: The Feel Good HandbookDan Sullivan: Who Not How (and other referenced works)Peter Diamandis: longevity reference ----- If you want to apply this immediately:Ask yourself: Am I the visionary or the integrator here? (And who do I need as my counterbalance?)  Choose one cultural value you care about—and tell a story that proves it.  If AI is making you anxious, zoom out: are you preparing for the training era, or the inferencing era?  ----- https://petesacco.comPete Sacco is a visionary entrepreneur, technologist, and modern-day mystic who blends conscious leadership with breakthrough innovation. As the founder of multiple ventures—including PTS Data Center Solutions, INTUVA, GRID7, InstaGuardIP, and Gray Wolf Data Centers—Pete has led transformative initiatives across AI, energy, blockchain, and digital infrastructure. His journey from electrical engineer to spiritual author and advisor reflects a rare fusion of high performance and inner awakening. Pete is the author of Living in Bliss: Achieve a Balanced Existence of Body, Mind, and Spirit, a guide for high achievers seeking fulfillment beyond success. A finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year, Pete holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and serves on the advisory board of its School of Computer Sciences and Engineering. Based in New Jersey, he helps purpose-driven professionals unlock clarity, vitality, and purpose—one system, one person, and one moment at a time.  --------John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-person and online. He also gets 92+ Net Promoter Scores for his large and small group leadership development trainings at organizations like Johnson & Johnson, NASA, Google, Intuit, Boston Scientific, and many more. Find more at https://executivespeakingsuccess.com.Sign up for his weekly micro-trainings for free at https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings and create a great leadership communications habit that makes you the kind of leader who inspires trust, loyalty, and connection.

Conscious leadership begins with awareness — not strategy.In this deeply personal and expansive episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition , Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen share their experience attending a conscious leadership retreat in Costa Rica — and the powerful insights that emerged around alignment, empowerment, healing, and consciousness.Two weeks post-retreat, they reflect on what happens after the ceremony ends: the 8–10 week neuroplastic integration window, the emotional work that follows, and the real-life leadership shifts that begin when awareness deepens.This is not a conversation about “quick fixes” or spiritual bypassing.It's an honest exploration of how consciousness training — including psychedelic-assisted modalities — can act as a catalyst for deeper self-awareness, emotional regulation, and aligned leadership when engaged responsibly and intentionally.In this episode, Susan and Tracey explore:Why awareness is the foundation of aligned leadershipHow consciousness training helps lower protective patterns and access deeper insightThe difference between healing experiences and real integrationTurning pain into purpose through somatic and emotional processingWhy the real work begins after the retreatHow leaders can show up more present, regulated, and impactful at work and at homeThis conversation is for leaders who feel the call to evolve — not just professionally, but personally — and who understand that conscious leadership starts from the inside out.

In this powerful conversation, I connect with my friend Rasmus, a man who has walked the path from high-performance business leadership to deep emotional and spiritual awakening. From his beginnings as an elite athlete and fitness entrepreneur to his evolution into a father and men's mentor, we explore what it truly means to lead from the inside out. Rooted in the theme of Men's Development & Conscious Leadership, this dialogue is heart-centered, deeply personal, and grounded in practices that cultivate presence, vulnerability, and real power.Rasmus shares how divorce became his greatest teacher—opening him to grief, humility, and radical self-honesty—and how those lessons now inform his men's work. We talk about breaking cycles of pain and overachievement, the difference between performance and embodiment, and why turning inward often reveals more strength than chasing external success. We also explore conscious parenting, the courage it takes to re-pattern family dynamics, and how healthy sexuality emerges when men face their wounds with compassion and accountability.Throughout the episode, we offer practical pathways: slowing down to listen to the body, tending to the nervous system, practicing clean communication, honoring boundaries with love, and redefining success through integrity and connection. If you're seeking balance, presence, or a more grounded way to lead—in your work, relationships, or fatherhood—this conversation invites you to meet yourself more fully and lead with an open heart. [b]Chapters[/b]0:02 - Welcome to Love, Sex and Leadership1:17 - From Elite Sports to Health Leadership4:47 - Lessons from Divorce and Business Success7:53 - Chasing Money vs Finding Happiness17:01 - Finding Strength Through Divorce24:39 - Learning from a Dysfunctional Childhood25:15 - Staying Together for the Children?31:09 - Fatherhood and Talking About Sex34:46 - Men, Pornography, and Self-Awareness36:25 - Understanding Sex and Pornography44:07 - The Power of Being Vulnerable46:16 - Healing After Divorce56:29 - A Closing Moment of Gratitude

In this powerful episode of Brightn, we sit down with Hillary Phelps and Greg for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, mental health, conscious leadership, and the generational impact of the choices we make.Through raw storytelling and lived experience, this episode explores what it truly means to break cycles—of addiction, silence, shame, and inherited trauma—and how healing becomes possible through vulnerability, community, and purpose-driven action.In this episode, we explore:Hillary's journey through addiction, sobriety, and women's mental health recoveryThe unique challenges women face in addiction—and why those stories have long gone unheardGreg's story of loss, resilience, and breaking generational cycles of trauma and suicideWhat “conscious capital” really means—and how leadership can be rooted in impact, not egoWhy recovery looks different for everyone, but connection is always the common threadThe idea of living amends and choosing a legacy that stops the pain from being passed downHow community, accountability, and self-respect become anchors in long-term healingThis episode is a reminder that healing isn't about perfection—it's about choosing, again and again, to live differently. Whether you're navigating recovery yourself, supporting someone you love, or seeking a deeper understanding of mental health and human flourishing, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and light.

Today on Make It A Great One, Dr. Dan interviews Raj Sisodia, global thought leader, bestselling author, and co-founder of Conscious Capitalism, to explore the inner work required to live and lead with purpose, integrity, and humanity. Raj also introduces the seven steps outlined in his newest book Healing Leaders which teaches us that leadership begins with knowing, loving, and healing oneself.  Raj shares the pivotal moments that reshaped his life and leadership—from questioning profit-only business models to confronting unhealed personal trauma that lingered beneath decades of professional success. He opens up about his own healing journey, the influence of his parents, and the realization that leadership without self-awareness inevitably causes harm. Together, Dr. Dan and Raj unpack what it truly means to be a conscious leader—someone willing to integrate head, heart, and soul; masculine and feminine energy; wisdom and playfulness because conscious leaders create ripple effects that impact families, communities, and future generations. This episode challenges traditional business paradigms and offers a hopeful vision for the future—one where business becomes a force for healing, compassion, and collective well-being. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and lead from a deeper place—one rooted in purpose, courage, and care. For more information visit www.rajsisodia.com and follow @rajsisodiacc on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let's make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textFeeling behind? This is your 2026 permission slip to start again. We're ditching the Jan 1st pressure for the ancient wisdom of Imbolc. Discover why the 'sludge' is a vital part of your reset and how to turn resolutions into rhythmic intentions.Welcome to the first episode of 2026!If you feel like you've already 'failed' your resolutions or the January sludge has kept you stuck, this episode is your permission slip to start again. We're moving away from the pressure of January 1st and looking at why the season of Imbolc is actually the perfect time to breathe life into who you want to be in 2026.So, in this episode, Christina dives into why the pressure to "hit the ground running" on January 1st often clashes with the natural world and our own internal rhythms.Christina explores the transition from the Year of the Snake, the cosmic shift into a Numerological Year 1, and how the ancient wisdom of Imbolc offers a more conscious way to plant our intentions. Whether you're navigating personal upheaval, global tensions, or just a very rainy UK winter, this episode is an invitation to stop "failing" at your resolutions and start nurturing your seeds.In This Episode, You will hear about:The "Rocky Start" to 2026: Why external factors and global tensions might be making your January feel heavier than expected.Numerology & Astrology: Transitioning into a Year 1 (New Beginnings) while shedding the final layers of the Year of the Snake.Ancient Wisdom vs. Modern Calendars: How to utilize the Spring Equinox and Imbolc as the true start of the year.The Power of Quiet: Why craving social media silence and "trying on" new versions of yourself is a vital part of the intentional process.Intentions as Tones, Not Goals: Moving away from success/failure and toward a "broad stroke" approach to your year.Christina's special Imbolc Event takes place FOR FREE on Saturday the 31st of January at 4pm EST/9pm GMT. Sign up HERE!Meanwhile, if sleep is escaping you at the moment, don't forget to download her special Spiritual Sleep Solution Bundle Christina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 7 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 8 years ago. She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment? Take her new Energy Alignment Quiz to identify which of your energetic worlds (mind, body, heart or spirit) needs aligning the most! Or Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin...

You don't need more leadership garnish. You need a better base. In the kitchen, that base is mirepoix—carrot, celery, onion. In leadership, it's the same: three core ingredients show up in every hard conversation, every decision under pressure, every moment your team is silently asking: Can I trust you? Are we clear? The Leadership Mirepoix Integrity Emotional Intelligence Clarity Data point (because receipts matter): Gallup found only 13% of employees strongly agree leadership communicates effectively—so clarity isn't common… which means it's a competitive advantage. In this episode, you'll learn: Why pressure reveals your defaults (heat reveals the recipe) How authenticity lives inside integrity (and what authenticity is not) How EQ creates psychological safety—and why your nervous system “broadcasts” The 3-part formula for real clarity: meaning, direction, agreements The “chef's kiss” transparency script that builds trust without oversharing Episode Timestamps: 00:00 — Why leadership needs a better base (not more garnish) 02:00 — Heat reveals the recipe: pressure + defaults 03:30 — Ingredient #1: Integrity (authenticity inside it) 06:40 — Emotional bank account: trust deposits + withdrawals 09:20 — Ingredient #2: Emotional Intelligence (empathy as EQ in action) 11:10 — Psychological safety (Project Aristotle) 13:45 — Mini practice: “emotional weather” in 10 seconds 16:10 — Ingredient #3: Clarity (clean communication) 19:00 — Chef's kiss: name the moment/intention/ask 21:30 — Recipe card recap in 60 seconds 23:00 — When “garnish” becomes over-explaining 24:40 — Closing + review Key Takeaways: Integrity: Trust is built through tiny receipts—follow-through, repairs, consistency. Emotional Intelligence: Your nervous system sets the tone; presence creates safety. Clarity: Meaning + direction + agreements = momentum. Chef's kiss: Responsible transparency that moves things forward. Mentioned: The Peace Bubble (weekly nervous system reset): Mondays at 8:30 AM — Register Here Episode reference: Expectations vs. Agreements Leave a Review: If Heart Glow CEO® supports your leadership, I'd be grateful for a quick review:lovethepodcast.com/brilliance

n this powerful episode, Lucas Mack sits down with Jeremy Nulick, founder of Boulder Futures, to explore what most leaders avoid talking about: emotion, identity, and the deeper human story behind business strategy.Jeremy shares his journey from journalism to strategic foresight, and challenges the modern assumption that business is purely analytical. Instead, he argues that business is a creative act—built on narrative, meaning, imagination, and the courage to make decisions that shape the future.Together, Lucas and Jeremy dive into:Why storytelling isn't just marketing — it's strategyThe hidden struggle many executives face: emotional suppressionWhat happens when your identity becomes your titleTrauma, recovery, and the way pain can distort visionHow hope is a discipline that leaders must reclaimWhy vulnerability and human connection are essential for building lasting organizationsThis conversation is for founders, executives, creatives, and anyone who feels the tension between success on paper and emptiness inside.Because the future won't be built by people who numb themselves.It will be built by people who are brave enough to be human.

What if your next leadership moment isn't about delivering… but about including? In today's episode, I share an unexpected lesson from a Keith Urban show finale that lit up a truth most high-achieving leaders forget under pressure: connection doesn't happen through perfection—it happens through participation. If you've been leading with “tight control” (or quietly performing for approval), this is your invitation back to presence, resonance, and real influence. In this episode, you'll learn: How to spot the moment you're “performing” in leadership instead of connecting Why intuition gets drowned out when comparison creeps in—and what to do instead Simple ways to invite participation so your leadership becomes a shared experience Timestamps/Chapter Guide: 00:00 Welcome + what Heart Glow CEO is about 00:01:55 The story: why a reality show finale became a leadership lesson 00:03:10 “They already won” — the habit of leapfrogging your wins 00:03:40 Cassidy's finale: talent, joy… and the subtle shift into doubt & comparison 00:05:10 Leadership nuance: authenticity vs. respecting the “ground you're serving on” 00:06:05 The regret moment: “I should have paid attention to what I already knew” (intuition) 00:07:30 Adam's difference: acknowledgment, invitation, eye contact, play 00:08:45 The core insight: performance vs. experience 00:09:35 “Connection doesn't happen through perfection. It happens through participation.” 00:10:30 Why people love helping dreams come true (and how this applies to leadership) 00:11:10 The paradox of conscious leadership: the more it's about others, the more impact you have 00:12:05 3 reflection questions to lead differently in 2026 00:13:00 Closing: “Breathe joy.” Key takeaways: Talent and credentials matter—but they don't create resonance on their own. Comparison is a signal: it often disconnects you from your intuition and your audience. Conscious leadership isn't a solo act. It's a shared experience built through inclusion. The goal isn't to be louder in 2026—it's to be more connected. Quote to remember:Connection doesn't happen through perfection. It happens through participation. Reflection questions: Where in your leadership could you invite more participation? What would change if your next conversation, presentation, or decision became a shared experience—not a performance? How might your leadership evolve if you trusted that connection, not control, creates real resonance? Next step:Choose one place this week to shift from performance to participation—a team meeting, a client call, a hard conversation—and experiment with inviting people in (not impressing them from the stage). Share the pod love:Enjoying Heart Glow CEO®? A quick review is the simplest way to support the show (and it helps the right people find it): www.lovethepodcast.com/brilliance About Kc:Kc Rossi, PCC, is an Integrative Leadership Coach helping mission-driven entrepreneurs and executives regulate stress, strengthen self-trust, and lead with clarity—without sacrificing health or values.Connect with Kc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kcrossi/

The more friction you have in an organization, the harder it is to move forward. In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina Young sits down with David Hassell, CEO of 15Five, to discuss how trust, awareness, and conscious leadership can foster a culture of growth and empower teams to achieve their full potential. Drawing from the practices of conscious leadership, David explains how perception shapes behavior, why trust accelerates execution, and what HR leaders can do to strengthen the social fabric of their organizations. Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: David Hassell (06:52) HR's evolution into a strategic function (11:13) The future of leadership and AI (15:27) What is Conscious Leadership? (24:36) Applying Conscious Leadership in the workplace Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player. Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five's Manager Enablement Playbook: https://www.15five.com/resources/ebook/15fives-manager-enablement-playbook-for-hr-leaders?hsLang=en?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2026_Podcast&utm_content=ebook For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo David Hassell's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhassell/

What does the future of leadership really require from us leaders?While Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen are away, we're bringing you a special 2026 highlight reel episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition—a curated compilation of powerful insights from past conversations with world-class experts who joined us throughout 2025.This episode brings together some of the most thought-provoking perspectives on where leadership is heading and what leaders will need to develop this year to stay relevant, resilient, and effective in the years ahead.How the future of leadership is shifting from performance alone to consciousness and self-awarenessWhy adaptability, curiosity, and emotional intelligence are becoming essential leadership skillsWhat conscious leadership means in times of rapid change, AI disruption, and uncertaintyWhy leaders must learn to navigate paradox, tension, and complexity rather than avoid itHow intentional daily practices build the self-awareness required to lead wellHow empathy and understanding in culture will lead future of leadershipThis episode is not a prediction based on trends alone—it's a reflection drawn from lived experience, research, and real leadership conversations. Consider it an invitation to pause, listen, and reflect on how you want to lead into the future.Whether you're leading an organization, a team, a family, or yourself, this compilation offers insight into the inner development required to meet what's coming next.

In this deeply moving and insightful episode, Steven Ferrara, author of From Grief to Gratitude, opens up about his transformative journey through grief and healing after the loss of his son and wife.

Awareness isn't comfort. It's responsibility.Most people avoid it because it asks more of you… it demands honesty, ownership, and growth. But if you're ready to stop sleepwalking through life and start living with intention, this episode will challenge the way you see yourself, your business, and your leadership.In this soul-level conversation, George sits down with Taylor Cavanaugh for a raw, real, and revealing look at what it truly takes to lead yourself. They explore how honest reflection unlocks transformation, why most people leave impact on the table, and how to reclaim power in the smallest moments.Taylor brings deep insight into the courage it takes to see your blind spots, the patterns we unconsciously repeat, and the healing that happens when you own your story, without shame or sugarcoating.Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent, or just someone ready to stop numbing and start choosing, this episode is an invitation back to presence, truth, and aligned leadership.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why self-awareness is the starting line, not the destinationThe real cost of unconscious reactions in your business and lifeHow to shift from survival mode into aligned leadershipTools and stories that help rewire your perspective and emotional regulationWhy vulnerability is the birthplace of sustainable growth Key Takeaways:✔️Self-awareness isn't about perfection, it's about responsibility✔️Most people aren't stuck from lack of ability, but from refusal to look inward✔️You don't need a new plan… you need new choices in how you respond✔️Emotional honesty is the foundation of leadership, not a weakness✔️Ownership of your patterns creates the freedom to choose differently✔️The moments you want to avoid are often the exact ones that hold your breakthrough Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Opening quote: Awareness isn't comfort, it's responsibility[03:00] – Taylor joins: why true change starts with brutal honesty[10:30] – The “mirror moments” that shifted everything for Taylor[18:15] – Avoidance vs. awareness: the crossroads every leader hits[24:40] – How unconscious trauma shows up in business and relationships[30:55] – From bypassing to bravery: sitting in the discomfort[37:20] – The impact of parenting, identity, and generational patterns[45:00] – Nervous system regulation and responding instead of reacting[52:15] – Choosing alignment when everything feels heavy[59:05] – Final reflections: reclaiming your power starts with seeing yourself[1:04:30] – Closing wisdom: your future is shaped by your honesty todayConnect with Taylor:Website: taylorcavanaugh.comInstagram: @tcavofficialYoutube: @tcavofficialYour Challenge This Week:Comment “HONESTY” on our latest Instagram post @itsgeorgebryant and we'll DM you Taylor's top 3 journal prompts for powerful self-reflection.Share this episode with someone who's ready to lead from the inside out.Want to master aligned leadership, regulate your nervous system, and stop repeating the same old patterns in life and business?Join our next live event: The Lighthouse Workshop, March 2026: mindofgeorge.com/eventYou'll walk away with clarity, tools, and community that will change your trajectory, for real this time.

Send us a textWhat happens when a high-performing CEO burns out—and chooses a different path?In this episode, Tom Gegax—chairman, mentor, and subject of Confessions of a CEO—shares his journey from big oil and boardroom success to burnout and conscious reinvention.Tom opens the books on the daily practices that rebuilt his life and leadership: therapy, meditation, clean nutrition, and mentorship from leaders like Deepak Chopra. He also offers candid insights on modern corporate culture, from CEO-worker pay gaps to organizational consolidation, and how leaders can create workplaces that treat people as whole humans.We explore practical tools for conscious leadership:Learning and teaching as daily disciplineAppreciative inquiry for organizational changeWellbeing as an invitation, not a mandateMeasuring pride, health, and humanity alongside profitThere's also a striking technology dimension: after radiation altered his voice, Tom used AI ethically to narrate his story, showing how innovation can support truth and humanity.Finally, Tom shares daily routines for sustainable leadership—sweat, meditate, eat clean, play hard—and a timeless audit for every decision:Will you be proud of this twenty years from now?If you're ready to rethink success, culture, and leadership, this episode offers clarity, habits, and insight you can apply today.Listen, share, and leave a review sharing the one change you'll make this week.Watch confessions of a CEO  here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/confessionsofaceomovieSupport the showThank you for listening

 About Jody ShieldJody Shield is a visionary entrepreneur, business mentor, and global thought leader in energetic intelligence and conscious leadership. With a background in corporate advertising, where she worked with global brands such as Nike, Lululemon, and Sony Ericsson, Jody made a bold and unexpected leap in 2013 when she walked away from her high-flying career to follow an inner calling.Originally from Liverpool and now based in Lisbon, with expansion underway in Dubai, Jody has since built multiple purpose-led brands, including Magnificent Money and Visionary Entrepreneurs, and has guided over 100,000 women across more than 80 countries. Her work blends strategy, psychology, energetics, and leadership, helping women build aligned, multi-million-pound and dollar businesses without burnout. Known for pioneering conversations around the energetics of money, power, and success long before they became mainstream, Jody is a leader of leaders, supporting women to scale with clarity, confidence, and integrity.About this EpisodeIn this expansive and energising episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison sits down with Jody Shield to explore what it truly means to lead, scale, and succeed in alignment. Jody shares the pivotal moment that changed her life forever: an inner voice that told her to quit her corporate job, setting her on an entirely new path of entrepreneurship, healing, and conscious leadership.Jody also speaks candidly about the patterns that hold women back from scaling with confidence, including fear of their own power, resistance to defining a clear vision, and inherited beliefs around money and success. She introduces a new paradigm of building businesses from feminine leadership and energetic alignment rather than force, hustle, or burnout, and explains why strategy alone is no longer enough.Quotes3:03 - I found myself with a really powerful indigenous culture. They actually taught me many of their principles and values. And that revealed some great knowledge in me consciously, which was the fact that the mind creates conditions in the body, creates illnesses, viruses, diseases in the body. 8:36 - We actually inherit information from our parents and their parents, and actually from our ancestral lineage. Many indigenous cultures already know this. 14:51 - It's actually very simple to deploy lots of these strategies and techniques and tactics. 18:38 - You will start to see more and more people around you in your network being more open, just naturally being more open. Sometimes we have to have a bit of a breakdown to have a breakthrough, depending on our journey. 21:02 - The biggest fear that I feel is present amongst women is a fear of how powerful we are, actually, how powerful we can be. 22:30 - We can observe women in power on our planet right now, and yet women are very much in power from a very masculine dominating energy. 23:56 - Building and scaling a business from a feminine energy is understanding that we are energy. We have power within us. 25:38 - We are seeing also, especially in my world or in my networks or in my industry, women transforming into very powerful women. 26:34 - Women are reluctant to define and solidify a vision for themselves.29:37 - We actually certify mainly women at the moment to be money coaches, to learn the tools and the techniques and the methods to dive deeply into their transformation around money and also to apply what we're teaching them to their careers doesn't need to be that they become a money coach.The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

To kick off the new year, we're bringing you a special 2026 highlight reel compilation episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition, curated from powerful conversations with expert guests who joined us throughout the previous year.While Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen are away, this episode brings together timeless insights from thought leaders, innovators, philosophers, and leadership practitioners answering one essential question:What is conscious leadership—and how do we actually practice it?Why conscious leadership begins with self-awareness and personal responsibilityHow leaders must learn to regulate their internal state before leading othersThe difference between fear-based leadership and conscious, intentional leadershipWhy navigating paradox, tension, and complexity is a core leadership skillHow empathy, accountability, courage, and clarity must be held simultaneouslyThe daily practices that build conscious leadership over timeWhy conscious leadership is essential in times of rapid change, uncertainty, and disruptionThis episode is not theory—it's wisdom drawn from lived experience, reflecting the inner work required to lead with clarity, integrity, and impact.As we step into 2026, consider this episode an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask yourself:How am I showing up as a leader?What am I practicing daily?And what does conscious leadership look like in my life—right now?

Conscious leadership isn't about doing more — it's about leading yourself with clarity, self-trust, and nervous system awareness. In this episode of It's Your Time, Michelle explores how executive function, discipline, and flow state actually work through the lens of neuroscience. You'll learn why habits and goals often don't stick, especially for high-achieving women, and how performance-based worth quietly creates burnout and self-doubt. Inside this conversation: Why willpower isn't the problem — and what is How nervous system regulation supports focus, follow-through, and discipline The link between identity, self-trust, and sustainable performance Why flow state is conscious leadership in action This episode is for women in sales and leadership who want to feel focused, grounded, and aligned — without pushing or proving. Link to full notes: CLICK HERE

In this episode of the UpliftHER Leadership Series on the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mary Brodie , digital experience strategist, founder of Gearmark, two-time author, and a thoughtful voice at the intersection of technology, human experience, and conscious leadership.Our conversation was a beautiful, expansive exploration of what it truly means to navigate change with grace. Mary shared her nonlinear career journey from aspiring English professor to digital strategist, from corporate roles shaped by layoffs and pivots to founding her own consultancy — and the deep self-awareness, curiosity, and compassion that carried her through each chapter.This episode weaves together career evolution, leadership, spirituality, and resilience, offering gentle yet powerful insights for anyone navigating uncertainty or redefining success on their own terms.✨ Here's what we explored in this rich and reflective conversation:✅ Embracing nonlinear career paths and releasing the pressure to “have it all figured out” ✅ Why knowing what you don't want can be just as powerful as knowing what you do ✅ Navigating layoffs, job loss, and career transitions without internalizing shame ✅ Reframing rejection and understanding that most setbacks are not personal ✅ The role of curiosity, experimentation, and flexibility in conscious leadership ✅ How meditation, Buddhism, and self-compassion reshaped Mary's inner world ✅ The difference between empathy and compassion — and why compassion creates healthier boundaries ✅ Letting go of codependency and learning not to take things personally ✅ Acceptance as a leadership skill, not a form of resignation ✅ Insights from Mary's upcoming book: Acceptance: The Key to Being a Good ListenerMary reminds us that most paths are reversible, few decisions are permanent, and growth often comes from allowing ourselves to pause, reflect, and evolve. Through her wisdom and lived experience, she invites us to lead with presence, listen more deeply, and meet life's transitions with compassion rather than fear.Leadership isn't about certainty; it's about awareness. When we stop taking life's twists personally and start meeting them with acceptance and curiosity, we open the door to more aligned, human-centered leadership.✨ Take a deep breath. Your journey doesn't need to make sense to anyone else — only to you.Connect with Mary BrodieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfbrodie/Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mary-Brodie/author/B07ZBP6359?shoppingPortalEnabled=trueWebsite: https://www.mfbrodie.com/Connect with Me ( Rita)Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ritasavoia_/?hl=enFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/savoia1X | https://x.com/rsavoia?lang=enLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritasavoia/?originalSubdomain=ca

What if the most important leadership decision you'll make heading into 2026 isn't about strategy, goals, or productivity—but about where you choose to place your energy?In this powerful segment from The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen unpack one of the most defining truths of conscious leadership: You are in control of your destiny.As the conversation unfolds, they explore:Why conscious leadership begins with personal responsibilityHow leaders unknowingly give away their energy through over-responsibility and misalignmentThe difference between reacting to life—and choosing where you really want to playWhy 2026 will demand leaders who can step out of autopilot and into authorshipHow alignment, choice, and discernment shape not just performance—but fulfillmentThis is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reclaim the helm—at work, at home, and in life.If you're navigating change, feeling stretched thin, or sensing that the leadership model that got you here won't carry you forward… this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Melissa Dotson, leader, author, and champion of conscious leadership, to explore what it truly means to lead from the inside out. After nearly three decades rising through the ranks at Rieke Interiors, Melissa purchased the company and began shaping a culture rooted in personal growth, open communication, and authentic leadership. Her 8-month training program based on The 15 Commitments to Conscious Leadership has transformed her team, eliminated workplace gossip, strengthened accountability, and helped employees grow not just professionally, but personally. Melissa shares: - How her own journey with coaching and self-development inspired her to teach conscious leadership - Why eliminating gossip changed her team dynamic from frustration to collaboration - A heartfelt story from an employee whose life was changed by the program - What motivated her to write her book and the lessons she hopes readers carry forward - How she models vulnerability and psychological safety to help others speak up and be seen - Her practical, grounded approach to beginning AI adoption across departments - Why waiting for perfection holds us back and how small steps create lasting change Melissa reminds us that leadership isn't about hierarchy, it's about presence, compassion, curiosity, and the willingness to keep learning. Her message is powerful: “The time is now. Start before you're ready, take the small steps, and don't be afraid to fail.” If you're looking to elevate your own leadership, cultivate healthier teams, or deepen your personal fulfillment, this conversation will inspire you to lead more consciously starting today. Contact Melissa at: md@rieke.com To learn more about Melissa's work, speaking, and upcoming book, visit melissaadotson.com.

Smoke Wallin, CEO, entrepreneur, M&A expert, and investor, who helps mid market entrepreneurs create extraordinary exits for their companies by guiding them through high stakes transactions with strategics globally.Through his work with STS Capital Partners, Smoke has led billions in M&A deals, resolving complex disputes and family business challenges with a calm and conscious approach that brings people together for extraordinary outcomes.Now, Smoke's personal journey of raising his own consciousness and transcending challenges demonstrates how inner clarity and presence can transform both business and life.And while operating at what he calls a very high level, showing up fully present, open and awake, he continues to help others align their business success with meaning, purpose, and legacy.Here's where to find more:https://smokewallin.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/smokewallinhttps://www.youtube.com/@SmokeWallinOfficialhttps://smokewallin.substack.com https://www.facebook.com/smokewallinhttps://thesmoketrail.transistor.fmhttps://x.com/SmokeWallin________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Send us a textEver feel like the same family patterns follow you from one holiday to the next? We dig into why that happens and how to transform it—turning gatherings into a living classroom for communication, boundaries, and high-conscious leadership. Through raw stories and real-time reflections, I share how a personal “running away” pattern showed up everywhere—from dating avoidance to my kid's behavior—and the steps I'm using to stop fleeing and start leading.We break down the idea that family is your fastest leadership school. You'll hear how to shift out of fight-or-flight during tough conversations, anticipate friction before it erupts, and respond with language that's clear and kind. I explain the “inside-out voice,” where criticism from a parent often mirrors your own self-talk, and how neutralizing inner judgments changes the dynamic in the room. You'll also get simple energetic practice ideas to raise the vibe of a holiday dinner, create calm without control, and keep dark emotional contagion from derailing the day.We also touch on the membership focus for December and January—high-conscious leadership—plus upcoming resources including a deeper contagion clearing and a group healing to align your unique leadership skill set. Press play, try one tool at your next gathering, and then come tell me what shifted. Grab your spot in Dark Forces + Kids here. Grab the Mentorship spot here. Support the showJoin Unveiled - The Membership here. Book a 40 min read with me here. Subscribe to The Sunday Source here (a free channeling). Follow me on Instagram here: Angela Marie Christian

What if the leadership style that got you here… won't get you through what's coming next?In this powerful episode of The Leadership Launchpad Podcast - The Legacy Edition, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen sit down with Kelly Macdonald Forrest, Head of People, Culture and Leadership at Team Nokia, to unpack why and how leadership will have to adapt fundamentally to meet the level of change as we move into 2026 and beyond.With over 23 years of global leadership experience across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, Kelly brings a rare 360-degree perspective on what truly drives high performance in complex, fast-changing environments. From rescuing high-risk projects to building cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and empathy, this conversation goes far beyond leadership theory and into what actually works under pressure.In this episode, you'll learn:Why traditional leadership models are breaking downThe real gap between leadership theory and lived behaviorWhy self-awareness is the foundation of adaptabilityHow emotional intelligence separates effective leaders from reactive onesWhy “this is just my leadership style” no longer worksHow AI, disruption, and uncertainty are reshaping leadership expectationsThe role of self-leadership in resilience, growth mindset, and performanceWhy curiosity, vulnerability, and adaptability are the new leadership edgeThis episode is a wake-up call for leaders navigating disruption, burnout, AI acceleration, and cultural change. If you're serious about building trust, psychological safety, and future-ready teams, this conversation is essential listening.About Kelly Macdonald-ForrestWith 23 years in global telecoms, Kelly is an engineer-turned-executive who has led high-performing teams across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Working on both the vendor and customer sides, she brings a true 360° view of the industry, plus senior leadership experience spanning HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and major Transformation. Kelly is known for creating cultures of accountability, innovation, and trust, and for delivering results in some of the world's most challenging markets. She's also the go-to leader for rescuing sizeable projects from heavy losses and turning them into strategic wins. Kelly is a people-first leader who combines empathy, careful listening, clarity and vision,bringing her teams and stakeholders with her, uniting them, driving change, and unlocking performance wherever she leadsFind Kelly Macdonald-Forrest https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-macdonald-forrest-30bb9039Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson Tracey Allen - Head of Real Estate at Nokiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-allen-a70b95b/Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicanaLicense code: GNM1DDFOSCISSWRBMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/back-to-movesLicense code: PXJHIC8CT4KT64TX

In this compelling episode of 'The Conscious Capitalists,' hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Soia engage in an inspiring conversation with Miren Oca, the founder of Ocaquatics Swim School. Miren shares her unconventional path to becoming a successful entrepreneur, revealing how she pivoted from a career in medicine to building a thriving swim school business out of necessity. With five locations and 6,500 swim lessons per week, Ocaquatics has flourished by prioritizing leadership development, strong company culture, and employee empowerment. Miren delves into the transformative impact of broad-based employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and discusses practical strategies for creating positive ripples of impact in business. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on how conscious leadership, culture-building, and people-first practices can drive both social and business success.00:00 The Journey Begins: Med School or Pool?00:47 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists01:30 Introducing Miren Oca: A Leader in Conscious Leadership03:26 From Immigrant Roots to Business Owner05:57 Building a Swim School Empire10:33 The Importance of Culture and Leadership Development19:22 Employee Ownership: A New Chapter24:50 Introduction to Employee Ownership Trust26:13 Emergency Financial Support for Employees28:54 Impact of Employee Ownership on Business Performance30:23 Encouraging Employee Ideas and Feedback33:57 Florida for Good and Conscious Capitalism36:00 Navigating ESG and DEI in Business40:33 Advice for Small Business Owners41:59 Personal Insights and Recommendations48:54 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsIf you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Nicholas Peters as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.Thank you for your support!- Timothy & Raj

In this episode, Lia Dunlap talks about Conscious Leadership in a Digital Age. Lia Dunlap, known as the Oracle on Purpose, is an intuitive business coach with over 28 years of experience helping visionary women founders and CEOs build wealth without burnout. As the creator of the Limitless Life Club, she blends bold strategy with deep intuition to guide leaders to shatter ceilings, expand their impact, and live their most limitless life. Lia will inspire your audience with actionable insights, magnetic mindset shifts, and a clear path to purpose‑driven prosperity. For More Information ★ To learn more about Lia Dunlap check out her website: https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/★ If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five star iTunes review. Visit Spiritual Rockstar Podcast at https://yoursacredpurpose.com/ for more information!★ I encourage you to join our Rock Your Sacred Purpose Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246228169428755★ Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: YourSacredPurpose.com Show Notes ★ 2:20 – When we are becoming conscious leaders we really need to bring all of ourselves to the work that we do.★ 9:53 – The reason you are going around in circles is because you haven’t stopped to really address the main issue.★ 18:02 – That’s not the point. The point isn’t to get there faster, necessarily, the point is to have more fully developed, embraced and embodied sense of the capacity of our humanity.★ 24:27 – I don’t think we will actually ever give up full control because we are human.★ 31:40 – That’s, to me, how we can be better leaders.★ 38:28 – Trying to lean all the way to one side or all the way to the other side still takes you out of center, your own center.★ 48:14 – FREE GIFT – FREE Community Masterclass access for conscious founders and entrepreneurs. This space is for you, if you are committed to moving from mid-six to seven figures and beyond without overwhelm or burnout. Each month you will receive trusted tips, resources and hands-on practices on powerfully relevant topics to help you create a limitless life of purpose and prosperity: https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/offers/F6oLgRLy★ 58:02 – Grab your Free Meditate and Make Money meditation today: https://www.YourSacredPurpose.com .★ 58:37 – Check out the next Energy Scan Secrets call here: https://yoursacredpurpose.com/energy-scan-training-preview/   Listen to the Show The post 476: Lia Dunlap – Conscious Leadership in a Digital Age appeared first on Your Sacred Purpose.

Drawing on the idea that "people are not okay," this episode introduces conscious leadership as a necessity, arguing that fear-based loyalty and performance metrics cannot solve the current collective exhaustion. Conscious leadership is built on daily practices of awareness, responsibility, and presence, shifting the focus from fixing weaknesses to activating human strengths. Ultimately, the goal is to transform the culture by leading with grounded presence to create a space where people feel safe enough to heal, collaborate, and

There comes a moment — often in those quiet in-between hours — when high achievers feel the strain between the life they've built and the life they actually want. If you've been feeling that tug, that whisper for something deeper, this episode is your invitation to pause… and listen. In this week's conversation, we explore the hidden forces that keep even the most successful leaders feeling underexpressed, overextended, or quietly unfulfilled. Not because they lack skill or drive — but because they've outgrown the identities and operating systems that brought them this far. You'll hear how leaders accidentally fuse their worth to their productivity, why so many stay hyper-connected to everything except themselves, and the surprising reason achievement can sometimes flatten fulfillment. And most importantly: what conscious leadership asks of us next. This isn't about doing more. It's about expanding into the version of you that's been calling your name. In this episode, you'll discover: The real cost of the high-achiever identity loop — and why it creates contraction instead of advancement. How self-disconnection masquerades as competence (especially for leaders who excel at supporting everyone but themselves). The quiet crisis of “legacy without fulfillment” that so many high earners face — and the moment everything shifts. These insights aren't theoretical; they're lived, embodied, and pulled from decades of experience in the inner architecture of leadership. Episode Mentions: The Peace Bubble — Your weekly space to restore coherence and reconnect with your inner landscape: https://www.heartglowceo.com/peace_bubble The Courage to Rise by Charmaine Heard — A beautiful example of conscious leadership and radical integrity in action:Learn More A final whisper for the road… If you've been feeling not broken, not lost — just underactivated — this episode may be the beginning of a very real evolution. Conscious leadership isn't a title. It's a practice, a homecoming, and a reclamation of who you're here to be next. Breathe clarity. Lead lightly. Glow from the inside out.

Raj Sisodia has spent his life asking one question: Can business make people's lives better instead of draining them? He holds a PhD in Marketing and Business Policy from Columbia University, co-founded Conscious Capitalism with John Mackey, the founder of Whole Foods Market, and has advised global companies from Tata Group to AT&T. But his path started in a factory in Bombay, earning a hundred dollars a month, before he built one of the most influential ideas in modern business thinking. "I didn't like biology, so I became an engineer. I didn't like finance, so I became a marketing professor. But business turned out to be about head and wallet — nothing about heart or spirit." That realization led him to study companies that people love working for and trust buying from. The result became Conscious Capitalism — a way of running a business that joins purpose, profit, and care. "Profit is the oxygen that keeps you alive. But no human lives just to make red blood cells. In the same way, no company should live just to make profit." Raj's research showed that companies built on four simple pillars — Purpose, Stakeholders, Conscious Leadership, and Caring Culture — outperformed the S&P 500 by nine to one over a decade. They made more money precisely because they cared more. When he met Bob Chapman, a manufacturing CEO from Missouri, Raj saw these ideas come alive. Chapman bought a failing plant, promised no layoffs, and told workers they would figure it out together. Men who had once been laid off without warning wept as they told Raj their lives had changed. "I had sixty dollars in the bank and a new baby. That job saved my family." From that came the book Everybody Matters. Chapman told him, "Leadership is the stewardship of the lives entrusted to us." Raj calls such companies healing organizations — places that reduce suffering and bring more joy into the world. Now, with artificial intelligence reshaping work, Raj argues that AI will amplify our intentions: "A knife in a surgeon's hand saves lives. The same knife in another hand can end one. AI is the same — it depends on who we are when we use it." He believes the leaders who thrive will be those who bring consciousness to technology, not fear.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik has a straight talking conversation with transformational leadership coach and extreme adventurer Martin Palethorpe. This is not another hype session about grinding harder. Martin breaks down why so many high achievers quietly burn out even while they look successful on LinkedIn. He explains how real peak performance starts with the mind. Not more strategy. From racing across deserts and trekking to the magnetic North Pole to recovering from a 300 foot skydive crash and rebuilding life after a long marriage, Martin shows how mental clarity, nervous system regulation and conscious leadership create sustainable performance. You will hear practical ways to step off the hamster wheel, cut through internal noise and use breath, presence and simple physical challenges as leadership training. If you are a founder, executive or driven professional searching for depth instead of just more output, this episode is built to land About The Guest: Martin Palethorpe is a transformational leadership coach, adventurer and conscious leadership guide. For more than 25 years he has coached senior executives and founders while testing human limits in extreme environments. He has raced across multiple deserts, trekked to the magnetic North Pole and survived a 300 foot skydive crash. Along the way he has left corporate life, moved through the end of a 20 year marriage and rebuilt his inner and outer world. Martin blends discipline with intuition, performance with presence and physical challenge with spiritual clarity. Through his Quality of Mind work he helps leaders access clarity on demand, regulate their nervous systems and lead from wisdom instead of fear and pressure. Key Takeaways  : Peak performance is less about pushing harder and more about removing the mental friction that blocks your existing capacity. The mind usually quits before the body. In extreme desert races, “escape gremlins” in the mind created stories to justify stopping while the body could continue. Obsessing over results and targets can damage performance. It fuels stress, burnout and illness rather than sustainable excellence. Most high achievers are driven by unexamined conditioning. Make more money. Move faster. Look successful. Without asking what any of that truly delivers. In a high pressure moment the simplest shift is to stop and breathe. Breathwork calms the nervous system so you can respond instead of react. You have to step off the hamster wheel. Retreats, quiet time and honest self inquiry are key to hearing deeper wisdom beneath autopilot thinking. Redefine failure. Playing full out means you will sometimes fall short. 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In this transformative episode of The Lucas Mack Show, Lucas sits down with Samantha Thomas, a global voice for love-based leadership and emotional healing. Samantha is the founder of The Love Summit, a groundbreaking business conference designed to inspire corporate and government leaders to make decisions rooted in love, compassion, and human connection — not fear or profit. Samantha shares her powerful journey, beginning with her upbringing in a spiritually aware environment, through early life traumas that shaped her understanding of love, pain, and self-compassion. Her work with the indigenous-focused nonprofit Dream Change paved the way for her mission to integrate love into global systems and organizational structures. Together, Lucas and Samantha explore: ❤️ The power of love in leadership and decision-making 

On the 2nd hour of our Fundraising “KXFM Takeover Challenge show, we welcome Conscious Leadership scholar, Thomas Eddington. Tom is an author, Executive Coach, Business Advisor, and film Producer, as well as the Vice President of the State of the World Forum. He is passionate about bringing more compassion and conscious leadership into the world and shares with us the vision and inspiration for the State of the World Forum Virtual Summit event where leaders, creators, scientists and dreamers from all over the world are uniting Human, Nature, Artificial and Cosmic Intelligences to reimagine what's possible for our planet and ourselves. Indigenous leaders, spiritual visionaries, AI pioneers, and cosmic intelligence researchers will bring essential perspectives on humanity's most consequential challenges.You can host or join a State of the World Watch Party — a local gathering where people come together to watch, reflect, and share their presence with the world in real time. Selected watch parties across the planet will have the ability to interact live while streaming — amplifying the human field of the Forum itself December 14-17, 2025.Learn more at:https://www.stateoftheworld.forum

Dr. Dan interviews coach, Enneagram teacher, and author Courtney Smith to explore how we grow, evolve, and reclaim our most authentic selves. Courtney shares the transformational journey that took her from a high-achieving, analytical career to helping leaders and individuals uncover the stories, fears, and inner patterns that shape their lives. Together, they dive into themes of self-awareness, purpose, empowerment, courage, compassion, and authentic leadership, revealing how we can all step out of our “zone of greatness” and into our true zone of genius. Drawing from Courtney's work with the Enneagram, Conscious Leadership tools, and her new workbook Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness: A Process for Reclaiming Your Full Self By Elise Loehnen and Courtney Smith, this episode breaks down how old stories and inherited beliefs keep us stuck — and how understanding fear, rewriting narratives, and naming our “parts” can create profound personal growth. This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune inward, and step courageously into a more authentic and connected version of yourself. It's for leaders, caregivers, creators, and anyone committed to personal evolution and meaningful impact. For more information, visit CourtneySmithConsulting.com and follow Courtney Smith on Substack. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let's make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices