Podcasts about conscious leadership

Have you ever walked away from a conversation replaying every word you said—or didn't say? Maybe you stayed quiet when you wanted to speak up, reacted in a way that surprised you, or wondered, Why is it so hard to say what I really mean?What if those moments aren't really communication problems? What if they're opportunities to understand yourself more deeply?This week, we're talking with Cynthia Kane, bestselling author, mindfulness and meditation teacher, and communication expert who has helped more than 70,000 people communicate with more calm, clarity and compassion.Cynthia's path to this work began after an unimaginable loss. As she searched for ways to move through her grief, she discovered meditation, mindfulness and the Buddhist principles of Right Speech, and began to see how changing the way she communicated with herself could change the way she experienced everything around her.HOW TO COMMUNICATE LIKE A BUDDHISTIn this conversation, Cynthia helps us look at communication in an entirely different way. We talk about why the conversation happening inside your own head matters so much, how meditation can change the way you listen and respond, and what happens in your body when a difficult conversation triggers you.We also dive into the ideas behind Cynthia's newest book, The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations, and how creating even a little space between what happens and how you react can completely shift a conversation.We talk about:How Buddhist principles can help us communicate more intentionallyWhy mindful communication starts with the way we talk to ourselvesThe connection between meditation and better communicationWhat happens when we're triggered during a difficult conversationWhy pausing can help us access what we really want to sayHow difficult conversations can actually bring us closerThis is a conversation about communicating more authentically, staying connected to yourself when things get hard, and ultimately creating deeper connections with the people in your life.MORE FROM CYNTHIA KANELearn more about Cynthia, her programs, her Mindful Communication Insider community and ways to work with her at cynthiakane.com.You can also explore Cynthia's work through the Kane Intentional Communication Institute at kanecommunicate.com.Cynthia's Books: The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough SituationsHow to Communicate Like a Buddhist: An Instruction Manual for Clear CommunicationTalk to Yourself Like a Buddhist: Five Mindful Practices to Silence Negative Self-TalkHow to Meditate Like a BuddhistVisit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

What does it really take to become a conscious leader in a world changing faster than ever?In this first-ever solo episode of the Conscious Leadership Revolution Podcast, Susan Hobson explores why the next evolution of leadership begins from within—and why awareness, alignment, adaptability, and personal responsibility are becoming essential skills for today's leaders.Ahead of an immersive Conscious Leadership Retreat, Susan shares what her own consciousness training has revealed about leadership development, navigating disruption, breaking unconscious patterns, strengthening boundaries, and creating the internal capacity to lead through uncertainty.You'll discover:Why awareness must come before intelligenceHow unconscious patterns can influence the people and environments we leadWhy leadership development must go beyond external skills How becoming more present at the helm can unlock greater creativity, resilience, and possibility.Susan also shares what's next for the Conscious Leadership Revolution Podcast—including a new evolution of the show and a new co-host coming soon.If you're a leader, executive, entrepreneur, coach, athlete, or high performer committed to creating meaningful impact without sacrificing alignment, this conversation is for you.

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Why "just cut them off" is the wrong first moveHere's the contrarian part, and it's the part most people skip. Every piece of advice online tells you the same thing: identify the toxic person, go no-contact, block, delete, done. And sometimes distance is exactly right. But cutting someone off doesn't answer the harder question, the one underneath the wound: Who told you that you had to keep the snake fed? If you keep ending up with the same viper in a different body: new job, same manipulator; new relationship, same betrayal; the problem isn't your bad luck. It's a belief you've been carrying that says your worth is measured by how much you'll tolerate. You call it being loyal. You call it being the bigger person. You call it keeping the peace. But high-functioning codependency wears respectable clothes, and it will keep you seated at the table of someone who's already decided you're the meal. You can remove every snake in your yard. If you never ask why the door keeps getting left open, another one is already on the way. How to spot a snake before it strikesDiscernment isn't paranoia. It's paying attention to patterns instead of performances. In the episode, Jahmaal walks through the tells: They're fluent in your weaknesses and forgetful of your worth. A snake studies where you're soft, and files it for later.They move differently in public than in private. Psalm 140:3 talks about tongues sharp as a serpent's. Watch what the tongue does when the audience leaves.Confusion is the residue. You leave conversations doubting your own memory. That fog isn't an accident, it's the venom.They reward your silence and punish your honesty. In a healthy relationship, the truth brings you closer. Around a snake, the truth gets you bitten. If you've been calling this "just a difficult person," this section will cost you your comfortable label. Good. Clarity is the first mercy. The wisdom to deal with toxic people (personally and professionally)Personally, the snake counts on your history. "But we go way back." "But that's my family." "But they were there for me once." Loyalty is a virtue, until it becomes the very thing that keeps you kneeling. Professionally, the snake counts on your ambition. You don't confront it because you need the reference, the promotion, the peace of not "making it a thing." So you swallow it. And swallowed venom doesn't disappear; it becomes burnout, resentment, and a body that starts sending you the bill. The wisdom Jahmaal offers isn't a script for a comeback. It's a shift in posture: stop managing the snake and start leading yourself. You don't need them to change for you to stop bleeding. The 3 moves: how to deal with the snakes in your lifeThis is the heart of the episode: three moves, in order. Skip one and the whole thing collapses.1. Take inventoryYou can't confront what you refuse to count. Get honest about who's actually in your circle and what they cost you. Not who you hoped they'd be; who they've shown you they are, on repeat. Write the names. Notice how your body feels before you see them, not just after. Inventory isn't cruelty; it's stewardship. You can't protect a garden you've never walked.2. Take ownershipHere's where it gets holy and uncomfortable. The snake is responsible for the bite. But you are responsible for the access. Ownership means asking the "Who told you?" questions: Who told you that keeping the peace was your job? Who told you love means unlimited access? Who told you that saying no makes you the villain? You didn't choose the first snake. But somewhere along the way you learned to leave the gate open, and what you learned, you can unlearn.3. Make a planWisdom without a plan is just a nice feeling that fades by Monday. Decide (before the next encounter) what you will and won't allow. What the boundary is. What you'll say. What access gets revoked, what stays, and what the consequence is when it's crossed. A boundary you haven't rehearsed is a boundary you'll abandon under pressure. Put it in writing. Say it out loud. Build the fence before you need it. Take inventory. Take ownership. Make a plan. That's how you stop being surprised, and start being sovereign over your own peace. Key takeawaysBeing wise as a serpent isn't about becoming one - it's about refusing to be its next meal.Cutting people off treats the symptom. Healing the belief that left the gate open treats the cause.Discernment reads patterns, not performances. Trust the residue, not the résumé.The snake owns the bite. You own the access.A boundary you haven't planned is a boundary you'll break. Frequently asked questionsHow do you deal with a toxic person you can't avoid, like a coworker or family member? When you can't create distance, you create structure. Take inventory of exactly how they operate, take ownership of the access you've been granting, and make a specific plan for what you will and won't engage with. You manage the terms of contact instead of managing their moods. Is it un-Christian/or unkind to set boundaries with difficult people? No. Jesus set boundaries constantly; He withdrew, He confronted, He named hypocrisy directly. Being innocent as a dove speaks to your motives; being wise as a serpent speaks to your discernment. Boundaries aren't a lack of love. They're love with a spine. How do I know if I'm the problem, not them? Ownership cuts both ways. If the same conflict follows you into every room, that's worth examining honestly. The difference is pattern and posture: a snake studies your weakness and profits from your pain. A healthy person, corrected, adjusts. Take inventory of the fruit over time, not a single bad day. What if setting a boundary costs me the job or the relationship? Then it was already costing you more than you realized (just quietly). This episode isn't about blowing up your life; it's about deciding, on purpose, what your peace is worth before someone else decides for you. Your next step: stop feeding the snakes for goodHere's the truth this episode can't do for you: naming the snake is step one, but building the plan that keeps you free is the work, and most people never do it alone. They read the article, feel the click of recognition, and then slide right back into the old pattern by the next hard conversation. That's exactly what the Premium Strategy Hour is built for. In one focused, private session, Jahmaal helps you take inventory of who really has access to you, uncover the belief that's been leaving your gate open, and walk out with a concrete plan for the specific snakes in your life (personally and professionally). No fluff. No shame. Just clarity, strategy, and a spine. Spots are intentionally limited each month so every session gets full depth, and they fill fast when an episode like this drops. If the recognition you felt reading this is real, don't let it fade by Monday.

Q4 is here. But before you push harder, move faster, or add another goal to your list, there's a more important question to ask:Are you actually in alignment with where you're going?In this episode of the Conscious Leadership Revolution, Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen step away from the noise to reflect on the first eight months of 2026—and the lessons that pressure, adversity, grief, growth, parenting, boundaries, and transformation have revealed along the way.Susan shares deeply about navigating the loss of her mother, challenging a lifelong pattern of self-sacrifice, protecting her capacity, and learning to trust her intuition at an entirely new level. Tracey reflects on self-worth, manifestation, motherhood, building her dream team, and creating the capacity to step powerfully into the final months of the year.Together, they explore why self-trust is one of the greatest outcomes of conscious leadership—and why reflection isn't slowing down. It's a strategic leadership practice.In this conversation, you'll discover:• Why awareness alone doesn't create transformation• How boundaries protect your capacity and legacy• Why self-trust must be consciously developed• How to shift your relationship with pressure• The power of stepping out of autopilot to gain perspective• How to reflect on your year without judgment or self-criticism• Why alignment matters more than simply doing more• A powerful exercise to reconnect with your future self and legacyAs Susan reminds us, “Pressure is not the problem. Pressure is a privilege.” What matters is the relationship you build with it.Before you charge into Q4, create some space. Zoom out. Get curious about what the year has taught you—and intentionally decide how you want to show up for what comes next.What are you doubling down on in Q4? And what are you ready to leave behind?Share your reflections in the comments.

What if getting what you desire is only part of the equation?Love. Money. Opportunity. Freedom. Expansion.The deeper question is whether you have developed the capacity to actually hold it.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON VIDEO ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/_k2BReI9U30?si=lHfcrJ1KF4KXHFdXIn Episode 184 of the Power & Purpose Podcast, I introduce The Spectrum of Capacity, a seven stage framework for understanding where you are in different areas of your life and what that season may actually be preparing you for. We explore survival, stability, competence, confidence, capacity, contribution, and expansion. Each stage develops something within you that becomes essential for what comes next. You may discover that you are not as stuck as you thought. You may simply be developing the internal capacity for the life you keep asking for. What are you asking life for right now? And are you developing the capacity to hold it well when it arrives? Subscribe to the Power & Purpose Podcast and send this episode to someone who may need this perspective today.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Preview01:03 What Are You Asking Life For?03:01 Wanting More vs Having the Capacity for More04:15 Understanding the Spectrum of Capacity05:17 The Seven Stages of Capacity07:12 Survival, Stability, Competence and Confidence12:07 Why Stability Does Not Mean You Are Stuck14:21 Can You Actually Hold What You Want?18:24 The Difference Between Desire and Capacity20:28 When Your Capacity Is Being Tested22:15 Contribution From a Place of Overflow25:27 Expansion and Accepting Your Current Stage31:23 How Your Identity Expands35:00 Are You Developing the Capacity to Hold It?Connect with Vanessa SoulWebsite https://vanessasoul.com/theempireInstagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaasoul/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9Podcast https://podcast.ausha.co/power-and-purpose-podcastHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

"I really thought I'd healed my relationship to food but and then the breakup dragged me back into toxic numbing cycles I swore I was done with..but I was overwhelmed because I was also trying to grow my business." We unpack why the number one rule of any transition is refusing to judge yourself for relapsing into old coping patterns. We talk about the numbing, toxic coping mechanisms, the imposters, and how to navigate the messiness of it while being a busy business owner. This episode's framework is pulled from the leadership coaching tool by LUMAN, called ARO/IAO, a specialized cognitive framework utilized in ontological coaching and corporate leadership training. Put simply, ARO/IAO in life helps you reset in 3 steps through:Awareness: Accepting and Integrating FearOwnership & Identity: Creating Who You Want to BecomeAction: Turning Vision Into RealityChapters0:00 Intro: Facing a turning point1:29 The breakup & falling into old patterns3:29 The epiphany: naming fear7:10 Leaning on community8:09 Step-by-step & trusting yourself11:56 Closing & sign-off Connect with me:IG: https://www.instagram.com/whereboundariesdissolvepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helena.arjuna?_t=8oSbtTilPSQ&_r=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenasuter/ Support the show

Send us Fan MailLaura Parker built The Exodus Road into a global anti-trafficking organization, then hit the wall every founder hits: the business could not grow past what she could personally hold. Laura Parker, CEO and co-founder of The Exodus Road, joins the show to talk about letting go of control, the real reason it is so hard, and what changed when she finally handed off the work she was never gifted to do. She and William dig into the EOS visionary-integrator split, the communication breakdowns that come with delegation, and why she now aims for excellent instead of perfect. If you are the bottleneck in your own business, this episode names it and shows you the next right step out.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Laura Parker and The Exodus Road 02:16 A two-year contract in Thailand becomes a mission 04:25 The scale of human trafficking most people miss 05:44 Fighting overwhelm by taking the next right step 07:49 The founder to CEO transition few leaders make 08:28 Traction, Rocket Fuel, and the visionary-integrator split 10:12 Getting okay with 80 percent 14:08 Inside Influenced, the digital safety program for families 19:00 Full-time motherhood and full-time leadership 20:39 Why you can have some, not all 23:27 Leveling up by asking better questions 26:23 Living above the line as a leaderBooks Mentioned The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer Traction by Gino Wickman Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters Emotionally Healthy Spiritual Leadership by Peter Scazzero Good to Great by Jim CollinsConnect with Laura Parker theexodusroad.com and on LinkedIn. Explore her digital safety program for families at influenced.org.I want to invite you to check out the Committed Mastermind, a community I help lead along with world-class leaders like JC and Karen Hite, Vinnie Fisher, and Jonathan Mast, plus incredible mentors like Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, and many others.This is for entrepreneurs who want to build a thriving business without sacrificing their faith, their family, or their health.Check out the Committed Mastermind at https://committedmastermind.com/---- Check out Dr. William Attaway's new show, The Appreciation at Work Podcast!  Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.Connect with Dr. William Attaway:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

What happens when pressure rises, uncertainty takes over, and things don't go according to plan?In this highlight reel, Susan Hobson, Founder and CEO of Elite High Performance, delivers a conscious leadership workshop for Nokia's global senior leaders, exploring the mindset strategies leaders need to navigate pressure, uncertainty, and continuous change.Susan dives into the role of self-awareness, limiting beliefs, emotional regulation, and adaptability, showing how our internal beliefs can shape the way we think, react, and lead when the stakes are high.Through practical leadership and mindset strategies, the workshop challenges leaders to become more curious about who they are under pressure, recognize the patterns that may be limiting their impact, and consciously choose responses that align with the leader they aspire to be.This highlight reel offers a glimpse into how conscious leadership and a mindset-first approach can help senior leaders strengthen adaptability, lead with greater intention, and create a more meaningful impact in rapidly changing environments.Key topics include:• Conscious leadership and self-awareness• Leadership under pressure and uncertainty• Identifying limiting beliefs• Emotional regulation and self-leadership• Building an adaptable leadership mindset• Moving from reactive to conscious leadership• Mindset strategies for sustainable high performanceLearn more about Elite High Performance's neuroscience-backed leadership development and executive coaching programs.

What happens when leaders stop performing, take the mask off, and start doing the deeper work? On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we sit down with Trevor Bryce Stevenson, Human Dynamics & Experience Specialist, executive coach, retreat facilitator, adventure guide, and founder of FUNdaMENtal Leadership. Trevor's background is anything but conventional. Before spending more than two decades coaching leaders, he guided expeditions across four continents, including wilderness adventures, paddling experiences, overland journeys, and ocean crossings. Those experiences taught him how to read people under pressure, build trust, balance challenge with play, and create environments where people can move beyond what they thought was possible. For the past 21 years, Trevor has coached executives and teams in emotional intelligence, nervous system regulation, conscious leadership, and human dynamics across public service, healthcare, education, and the private sector. Today, he combines that leadership work with adventure and experiential learning to help people become healthier, more connected, and more effective leaders. Through his work, Trevor designs and facilitates leadership retreats for EO, YPO, TEC, MacKay CEO Forums, leadership teams, and independent peer groups, blending deep conversations, leadership development, adventure, connection, laughter, and reflection into experiences built to create lasting change. Trevor is also the founder of FUNdaMENtal, a brotherhood for men who are ready to stop performing, connect more honestly, carry less, and create healthier impact in their lives, families, relationships, and work. The community includes regular conversations, outdoor experiences, retreats, and opportunities for deeper personal growth. In this conversation, we explore authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, vulnerability, brotherhood, nervous system regulation, leadership under pressure, adventure, joy, relationships, burnout, personal freedom, and why some of the most powerful breakthroughs happen when people finally feel safe enough to be themselves.https://fundamentalleadership.ca/homeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

When navigating personal growth, nervous system sovereignty, and spiritual ascension for spiritual leaders, true self-leadership is not built on forced willpower—it is grounded in real-time capacity.Bridging high-level conscious leadership into daily reality requires a practical, repeatable practice. It isn't just about stepping out of survival-defensive loops; it's about actively building the internal architecture for personal sovereignty, emotional mastery, and continuous integration.In the episode we look at aspects of the article "What Is a Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habit? And How to Scale It to Your Capacity," we break down the practical shift from theoretical growth to embodied execution.Core Pillars Covered in the Article (and discussed in the episode):The Architecture of Dual-Tracking Capacity: How to hold clear internal somatic awareness while actively directing mental focus and cognitive strategy.Scaling to Real-Time Capacity: Why micro-habits allow you to adjust practices to meet your current state without breaking momentum.Embodied Sovereignty: Grounding conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and self-regulation into daily habits that actually stick.Real transformation happens when state meets strategy, and strategy meets state.Read the full article and explore how to apply these somatic-mindset protocols to your self-growth journey: https://inspiringhumanpotential.com/emotional-intelligence/what-is-a-somatic-mindset-micro-habit-and-how-to-determine-your-nervous-system-capacity/Download the Free SMART MICRO-HABIT Practice Guide on Payhip: https://payhip.com/b/7PdoGTimestamps:(0:00) - Intro: Why Authentic Leaders Stand Out(2:08) - What Is Dual-Tracking Capacity?(3:58) - How to Scale Capacity with Somatic Micro-Habits(5:10) - Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habit Example & Composure(6:00) - Aligning Nervous System State with Strategy(7:24) - The 3 Levels of Compassion in Conscious Leadership(10:28) - Embodied Sovereignty & Self-Regulation(14:05) - How to Spot Activated States & Master Thoughts(16:26) - Relational & Nervous System Sovereignty(18:51) - Grounded Leadership: Testing Beliefs & Opinions-------------Bringing Together Human, Spiritual & Spirituality Elements to Explore Human Evolution & ConsciousnessMaria brings together sciences & spirituality to support human evolution & consciousness, to shed light on love & you being able to be you, the authentic you - a functional inner child adult - who lives an abundant life thanks to secure attachment, integration, intelligence, emotional resilience, mental mastery & restorative embodiment.“I almost reacted.Then I remembered—sovereignty and integrity are choices.”Love, Maria5D Mystic Mentor, Content Creator & Podcast Host#emotionalintelligence #personalgrowth #spiritualgrowth #selfempowerment #loveContent shared here offers non-clinical tools for self-leadership and expansion and is not a substitute for therapy or medical care.

Shift from Reactive Survival Loops to Real-Time Empowered Composure—The SMART Way. Download Your FREE 10-Minute SMART MICRO-HABIT Check (PDF): https://payhip.com/b/r3sNW

Explore what it truly means to cultivate intelligent sentience in personal growth and community building.Free Guide: Download the SMART MICRO-HABIT 10-Minute Somatic-Mindset Practice Digital PDF Guide: https://payhip.com/b/r3sNWDeepen Your Practice: For a practical guide to personal growth and healthy community building—inspiring human potential in real-time—check out the detailed six phases of Conscious Leadership: The IHP Community Building Practice: https://inspiringhumanpotential.com/emotional-intelligence/conscious-leadership-the-ihp-community-building-practice/Timestamps:(0:00) - We Need More Intelligent Sentient Beings: Are You One of Them?(2:27) - How Intelligent Sentience Unlocks Self-Leadership(4:15) - What Real Sentience Demands in Community Building(13:51) - 3 Steps to Conscious Self-Sovereignty (Daily Inner Growth Practice)(18:15) - Beyond Intellect: Somatic-Mindset Self-Sovereignty(21:10) - Integrating the Practice: Workbooks, Reflection Tools & Intentional Living(23:20) - Intelligent Sentience & the IHP Community Building Practice Phase 3 - Turn Kindness To Contribution - Community Micro-Habits That Make A Long-Term Positive Change(23:50) - How Intelligent Sentience Fits Personal Growth & Spiritual Ascension(26:18) - Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habits for Intelligent Sentient Beings(27:00) - Conscious Leadership in Personal Growth & Spiritual Ascension(29:09) - Real-Life Story: Emotional Maturity, Mental Mastery & Leadership(32:35) - Spiritual Bypassing vs. Conscious Self-Sovereignty(37:48) - Intelligent Sentience & the IHP Community Building Practice Phase 6 - Creating A Positive Feedback Loop(40:40) - Expanding Humanity's Infinite Higher Consciousness Potential(42:16) - Reading: Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habit & Lifestyle Messages For Conscious LeadersResources & Next Steps

In this episode of High Velocity Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Nathan Gaydosik, a trauma-informed leadership coach with Gaydosik Collective, about the power of becoming a story-conscious leader. Nathan explains how past experiences can influence workplace relationships, communication, trust, and performance, and how leaders can create safer environments where people can thrive. He also shares practical […]

In this reading and somatic-mindset message podcast episode for conscious leaders, we explore the Luminous Warrior's path—moving from inner stillness and resilient ventral regulation to creating a conscious ripple effect in your community and growing an empowering mindset. Featuring intuitive archetypal messages (Sea Serpent, Phoenix, Beaver) paired with practical somatic-mindset micro-habits for personal growth and enlightening your community. 1st Message: Taming the inner wind, anchoring in ventral steadiness, and embodying authentic self-leadership.2nd Message (The Allegory):Sea Serpent: Emotional healing & supportive/protective embrace of spirit, source, God, all that is universal love.Black Egg: Unfiltered authentic truth & relaxed safe body.Buffalo, Moth, Owl, Scorpion, Beaver: Balancing practical, yet spiritual presence, focus, generosity, and selfless service.Phoenix: Freedom from suffering, transcending past karma & the birth of a conscious era (dharma).Resources & Next StepsFree Guide: Download the SMART MICRO-HABIT 10-Minute Somatic-Mindset Practice Digital PDF Guide: https://payhip.com/b/r3sNWShift from Reactive Survival Loops to Real-Time Empowered Composure—The SMART Way. Deepen Your Practice:For a practical guide to personal growth and healthy community building—inspiring human potential in real-time—check out the detailed six phases of Conscious Leadership: The IHP Community Building Practice: https://inspiringhumanpotential.com/emotional-intelligence/conscious-leadership-the-ihp-community-building-practice/Timestamps:(0:00) - Introduction & Luminous Warrior Overview(2:50) - Message 1: Taming the Wind & Ventral Steadiness(13:55) - Message 2: Archetypal Allegory (Story Overview) (15:00) - Archetype Breakdown: Sea Serpent, Buffalo, BlackEgg, Moth, Owl, Scorpion, Beaver, Phoenix, Golden Egg & Peacock (18:43) - Deep Dive: The Phoenix, Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habits & Ventral Regulation (19:02) - Conscious Leadership, Being Yourself & The Community Ripple EffectDisclaimer: The content provided by Maria Florio - Inspiring Human Potential is for educational, informational, and self-growth optimization purposes only. A somatic-mindset strategy framework, including all micro-habit protocols and spiritual perspectives, does not constitute medical, psychological, or clinical mental health therapy or advice. This container is designed for self-led individuals taking absolute personal sovereignty over their growth journey; it is not a substitute for professional medical or clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you experience severe dysregulation or trauma responses, please seek support from a licensed therapeutic professional.

This episode is devoted to one deceptively simple question: How do you stay close to your partner over time through the inevitable exhaustion, misunderstanding, conflict, disappointment, and change?This episode is brought to you by:Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 with dual-zone temperature control, so each partner sleeps at their perfect temperatureIn this episode: Esther Perel begins with the basics: appreciation, affection, and replacing chronic complaints with clear requests.Brené Brown explains why marriage is never 50/50 and how she and her husband create what Brené calls a “plan of kindness.” Brad Feld describes the monthly “life dinners” that have helped him and his wife review the previous 30 days, talk honestly about the future, and prevent resentments from building upJim Dethmer offers a practical way to distinguish observable facts from the stories we make up about our partners.Sheila Heen explains how humor and genuine curiosity can serve as an interrupt on an argument that is heating up The late Dr. Sue Johnson then walks us through a “Hold Me Tight” conversation—a way of moving beneath anger and defensiveness to the fear, vulnerability, and need for connection underneath.Terry Real then offers a strikingly simple model for repair and introduces the term “normal marital hatred” - as he put it, nobody ever goes up to him and says “What do you mean by that?!”Finally, Diana Chapman describes what it means to let an outdated version of a marriage end so that two people can consciously choose what comes next for their relationship.Timestamps:Intro from Tim: 00:00:00Esther Perel: 00:01:58Brené Brown: 00:08:21Brad Feld: 00:12:02Jim Dethmer: 00:16:51Shelia Heen: 00:23:04Dr. Sue Johnson: 00:29:26Terry Real: 00:40:14Diana Chapman: 00:46:19Short bios:Esther Perel is an internationally renowned psychotherapist, the New York Times bestselling author of Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, and the host of the award-winning podcast Where Should We Begin?Brené Brown is the author of six number-one New York Times bestsellers exploring courage, vulnerability, shame, and resilience; a research professor at the University of Houston; and a professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin.Brad Feld is an early-stage investor and entrepreneur and a co-founder of Foundry Group, Mobius Venture Capital, and Techstars. He writes on entrepreneurship, leadership, mental health, and sustaining a life beyond work.Jim Dethmer is a co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Group and co-author of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, an influential framework for building candid, responsible, high-trust relationships.Sheila Heen is the deputy director of the Harvard Negotiation Project, founder of Triad Consulting Group, and co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Difficult Conversations and Thanks for the Feedback.Dr. Sue Johnson was the pioneering clinical psychologist who created Emotionally Focused Therapy. She was named Psychologist of the Year by the American Psychological Association and appointed to the Order of Canada for her global impact on psychotherapy.Terry Real is an internationally recognized family therapist, a bestselling author, and the creator of Relational Life Therapy. He has spent more than four decades helping couples restore intimacy and connection.Diana Chapman is co-author of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, a cofounder of the Conscious Leadership Group, and founder of the Signal Institute, working with leaders on radical honesty, somatic intelligence, and transformation.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you want to know whether you're ready to lead, look at your everyday relationships—because how you carry yourself and relate to others in real-time reveals if you have what it takes for:Personal Growth & Self-LeadershipSpiritual Ascension (for those on a spiritual path)Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habit Digital Resources (available on Payhip: https://payhip.com/InspiringHumanPotential)The Inspiring Human Potential Community Building Practice: https://inspiringhumanpotential.com/emotional-intelligence/conscious-leadership-the-ihp-community-building-practice/The Full Inspiring Human Potential (IHP) Content & Ecosystem https://inspiringhumanpotential.comTimestamps:(0:00) Are You Ready To Lead? The Conscious Leadership Relationship Test(10:33) The IHP Community Building Practice - Phases 1-6: Personal Growth, Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habits & Healthy Community Building(12:30) Start With Yourself - Autonomous Self-Regulation, Personal Growth, Embodied Conscious LeadershipSomatic-Mindset Micro-Habit Practices & GuidesShift from Reactive Survival Loops to Real-Time Empowered Composure—The SMART Way. Download Your FREE 10-Minute SMART MICRO-HABIT Check (PDF): https://payhip.com/b/r3sNW

Note: at (35:42) I meant to say, disengage from your activated state (not ventral)If you want to know whether you're truly practicing conscious leadership and are ready for Inspiring Human Potential community building, look at your everyday relationships.How you relate to others in real time reveals if you are ready for:Personal Growth & Self-LeadershipSpiritual Ascension (for those on a spiritual path)Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habit Digital Resources (available on Payhip: The Inspiring Human Potential Community Building Practice: https://inspiringhumanpotential.com/emotional-intelligence/conscious-leadership-the-ihp-community-building-practice/The Full Inspiring Human Potential (IHP) Content & Ecosystem https://inspiringhumanpotential.comTimestamps:(0:00) - Introduction: The Conscious Leadership Test — Are You Built for IHP Community Building?(1:52) - Phase 1: Start With Yourself — Real-Time Inter & Intra-Personal Dynamics, Personal Growth & Self-Leadership(4:00) - Readiness for IHP Community Building: Somatic Awareness, Mindset Micro-Habits & Conscious Leadership(5:57) - The Micro-Habit Growth Plan: Core Principle of the IHP Community Building Practice by Jeremiah DuBeau(6:08) - 3 Core Pillars of the IHP Practice: Somatic-Mindset Mastery(8:59) - Mindful Therapy & Autonomous Self-Regulation Support(9:29) - IHP Community Building Phase 1: Start With Yourself (No Masks, No Bypassing)(9:55) - Personal Growth(10:38) - Healthy Community Building(11:01) - Embodied Community Culture(11:23) - The SMART & MICRO-HABIT Frameworks (Payhip Digital PDF Resources)(12:07) - Real-Time Potential: Applying Core IHP Practices to Personal Growth & Community(12:33) - The Power of Micro-Shifts: Micro-Habits, Actions, Observations & Enlightenment(13:10) - 1% Daily Embodied Progress: Small Shifts, Massive Cultural Impact(13:49) - The 3 Daily Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habits for Conscious Leaders(14:03) - Phase 1 (Weeks 1–2): The Community Effect(14:48) - Daily Micro-Habit 1: Somatic Pause to Engage Ventral Vagal State(15:48) - Daily Micro-Habit 2: Mindset Reframing to Expand Intelligence(17:37) - Daily Micro-Habit 3: Conscious Listening to Strengthen Community(18:20) - The Conscious Leadership Test: The 3 Levels of Compassion(19:12) - The Community Growth Timeline: 4 Stages Overview(19:30) - IHP Community Building Phase 2: Practice One Small Act of Connection(20:19) - Responding & Maturing with Micro-Habits vs. Reacting & Validating(20:27) - Emotional Accountability & Building Small Circles (2–5 People)(23:55) - Phase 5: Building a Small Circle & Micro-Habit Observations(24:11) - Phase 6: Creating a Continuous Feedback Loop(26:42) - Inspiring Human Potential (IHP): Self-Leadership Comes Before Attempting To Lead Other(27:17) - Community Growth Timeline (Stages 1–4 - Stage 1: Self-Awareness & Autonomous Nervous, Stage 2: Relational Integrity, Trust, Empowered MWe, Stage 3: Group Alignment, Stage 4: Sustained Growth) & Spiritual Ascension Stories(32:21) - Organic Evolution: From Sentient Beings to Enlightened Conscious Leaders(34:34) - The Micro-Habit Implementation Matrix: Micro-Habit Focus, Somatic Anchor, Mindset Shift & Community(39:24) - Spiritual Ascension, Rejection & Building Healthy Conscious Communities(42:36) - Overcoming Affective Realism, Distortion & Projection in Community(44:54) - Personal Growth, Spiritual Ascension & Community Storytime(46:55) - Conclusion: Respecting Autonomous Choice in Growth & LeadershipDisclaimer: Content by Maria Florio Inspiring Human Potential is for educational, informational, and self-growth purposes only, and does not constitute medical or clinical mental health therapy.

There is a version of you that you already decided was worthless. Michael Kopper spent years proving his was, and then went back for the pieces worth keeping.Michael is the Executive Adviser and Coach at Basis Technologies, where he works with executive teams on the conversations they have been avoiding. He is not a therapist or a clinician, and nothing in this conversation is clinical advice. What he is, is someone who rebuilt a life after it came apart in public, and who now spends his days helping leaders be honest with the people who work for them.Michael was a finance leader at Enron. The decisions he made there sent him to federal prison. He does not soften that, and neither did we.But the part that stayed with Ky is what came after. Michael did not just rebuild. He spent years working very hard at pretending the old version of himself had no value at all, and it took four or five years before he went back and looked again. When he did, he found two things worth keeping.In this conversation, Michael and Ky get into why companies keep promoting their best people into management and then never show them how to do the human part of the job. Why owning a bad decision is what makes the consequences survivable instead of fatal. Why there is no work version of you and a home version of you, and what it costs a team when leaders pretend otherwise. And what you can actually say at work when telling a senior person you are scared is not safe.If you have ever decided an old version of yourself was worthless and then spent years proving it, this one is for you.The framework Michael works from is The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner Klemp.Want more? The ADHD Vibers Subscriber Hub is where Ky goes deeper.The Real Ones tier, five dollars a month, includes the ADHD Deep Dive Library and Reverse the Mic, where podcast guests flip the script and interview Ky. Reverse the Mic is for subscribers only and is not part of this public episode.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriptions: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Everything else: https://thevibewithky.comMuch love. Good vibes. - Ky

Q4 has a way of turning up the pressure. The goals get bigger. The timelines get tighter. Teams are tired. And leaders feel the pull to push harder.But what if the most powerful thing you could do before the year-end sprint isn't accelerate—but reset?In this episode of the Conscious Leadership Revolution Podcast, we explore what it really takes to prepare yourself—and your team—for one of the most demanding stretches of the year.We unpack why self-awareness is one of the most important skills in conscious leadership, how your internal state impacts the people around you, and why sustainable high performance starts with understanding your capacity before asking more of yourself.In this conversation, we explore:Why self-awareness requires consistent practice—not just good intentionsHow stress and urgency can change the way you leadWhy protecting your capacity is essential to sustainable performanceHow to audit your progress, priorities, and intentions before Q4The ripple effect your energy and behaviour have on your teamWhy high performance is about progression—not perfectionHow conscious leaders can turn reflection into better decisions, stronger teams, and greater impactBefore you focus on everything you still need to accomplish this year, ask yourself:Who do I need to be—and what capacity do I need to build—to lead well through what comes next?Because your team doesn't just experience your strategy. They experience you.If you're ready to enter Q4 with greater clarity, resilience, self-awareness, and intention, this conversation is your invitation to reset before you accelerate.

That's Sophie Bretag, I'm Nathan Robertson-Ball and this is the Finding Nature podcast. The modern professional seems to lead a life of ever-increasing juggling complexity. As the expectations mount and the speed to meet them grow, at the same time trying to manage the circumstances of our individual personal lives and all while supporting friends or colleagues or parents or kids or any combination of relationships, things can seem barely manageable on a day to day basis. Everyone's busy, everyone wants to do and live well, including me, but what are we losing as we traverse these paths that aren't for the faint of heart, and what's it doing to our relationship to work, and how are workplaces and organisational cultures leaving us feeling?Not great is the simple answer. From exhaustion and burnout to ever rising rates of serious mental health conditions, growing proportion of people working in insecure jobs, the spectre of organisations redundacy'ing their workforces in service to the broligarchy and investor demands. That's been me and it all got to much for in the past, and that's why Sophie's new book ‘The Kind Way; The Life-Changing Metric for Leadership, Success and the Human Spirit' stood out and resonated so strongly.Oh god, kindness. Really? That thing we try to instil in children but dismiss as weak or unnecessary or incompatible in modern workplaces - yes, that kindness. Sophie's book diagnoses the sickness afflicting organisations that disconnect and dehumanise us, that favour productivity over partnership with the people who work in them, and then charts a course where kindness and success are not in tension with the other. The Kind Way spoke to me for other reasons too in how to make good and attempt to reform the places we work through a simple - but not easy to implement - four pillar framework that requires knowing yourself, intention inclusion, nurturing capacity and leading consciously.Sophie Bretag has lived and breathed organisations - their design, their cultures, their operating protocols - and experienced the fear and despair of serious health episodes several times over. She's on the show today to help us all remember who we are, that we don't have to sacrifice how we behave and who we are in the pursuit of high performance, and that being kind may just be the secret ingredient required to put the human spirit back into workplaces.Some extra reading relevant to this episode from our friends at Altiorem. Applying the OODA loop for leadership and company engagementHolding the Line: A Playbook for ESG Leadership in Hostile TerrainWomen in business leadership boost ESG performance: Existing body of evidence makes compelling caseSend me a messageThanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram

Episode 181 I Let Go of My Old Identity and Everything Changed with Vanessa SoulMy life changed fast in 2026—and none of it was part of the original plan. In this personal episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, I share how releasing an old identity opened the door to becoming a private school CEO, working in AI, completing Bufo and Kambo facilitator training, and stepping into a much bigger mission. We're talking identity, purpose, conscious leadership, plant medicine, education, personal transformation, and what happens when you finally allow yourself to outgrow who you used to be.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — The New Paradigm & Who Is Vanessa Soul Now?08:50 — Letting Go of My Old Identity14:45 — AI, Technology & Becoming a Private School CEO27:26 — My Bufo & Kambo Facilitator Training33:24 — The Bigger Mission & What Comes NextConnect with meWebsite https://vanessasoul.com/theempireInstagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaasoul/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9Podcast https://podcast.ausha.co/power-and-purpose-podcastListen to the Power and Purpose Podcast:

What if success isn't supposed to cost you your peace?In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with executive coach, keynote speaker, and former Tesla leader Jay Abbasi for a transformational conversation about burnout, conscious leadership, resilience, and redefining success.After earning six promotions in four years at Tesla, Jay discovered that high performance alone doesn't create fulfillment. Through personal loss, divorce, leadership, and years of studying neuroscience and human behavior, he realized that resilience isn't about pushing harder—it's about living with greater awareness.Together, they explore: Why hustle culture is failing high achievers The hidden cost of chasing success How ego quietly sabotages leadership The difference between managing people and inspiring them The power of self-awareness Jay's practical Recharge | Reframe | Reconnect frameworkIf you've ever looked successful on the outside while quietly feeling exhausted on the inside, this conversation will challenge how you define success—and help you create a life with both achievement and peace.Listen now.Exclusive Free Resource for ListenersFree Guide: 7 Strategies to Build Unshakable Resilience (PDF)Connect with Jay AbbasiOfficial Website: jayabbasi.mePodcast Channel: Jay Abbasi Podcast on YouTubeLinkedIn: Connect with Jay Abbasi on LinkedInInstagram: @jayabbasi_Facebook: Jay Abbasi on FacebookMusic licensed through SoundstripeCode: I3LTGCJJ9GW0OOVSSend us Fan MailReady to turn your message into a profitable speaking career? Join Dr. Karim Ellis for a FREE live masterclass and discover the proven strategies to get booked, increase your influence, and build a speaking business that creates lasting impact and income. Reserve your seat today: https://thegpsspeakersacademy.com/freeclassSupport the show

Today we explore wisdom. Not the "don't put tomatoes in a fruit salad" kind. Serious business wisdom.It turns out, the wise tend to converge on understanding the world in a similar way.In the 20th century, philosophical titans saw this convergence. They look back to the original seers of wisdom and see in them parallels that run so deep, that upon deep contemplation of these philosophies, they found a "highest common factor," including among:Epicteus, Marcus Aurelius, and the StoicsPlato, and various Neoplatonists such as PlotinusSpinoza, SchopenhauerPossibly Hegel, Wittgenstein, though they are famously difficult to interpretJiddu KrishnamurtiLao Tzu, who authored the Tao Te ChingALso Chuang Tzu and Lieh TzuJewish philosophers such as Philo of AlexandriaSufi mystics of Islam, most famously Jalal al-Din RumiJesus of NazarethSt. PaulMeister Eckhart, the mystic Christian St. Jon of the CrossHinduism:The Sages of the UpanishadsAdi Shankara's The Crest-Jewel of WisdomThe Bhagavad GitaThe BuddhaParticularly Zen masters who followedVarious SutrasThe Bardo ThodolIt is the Perennial Philosophy. I call it the One Wisdom. Huxley called it the “Highest Common Factor” of universal truth.SOURCESCamus, Albert. The Myth of Sisyphus. 1942.Huxley, Aldous. The Perennial Philosophy. Harper & Row, 1945.John of the Cross, St. Dark Night of the Soul (La noche oscura del alma).Jung, C. G. Letters, Volume 1: 1906–1950. Princeton University Press.Kahan, Dan. Identity-protective cognition research (cross-referenced, this project).Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch (Liuzu Tan Jing).Polanyi, Michael. Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy. University of Chicago Press, 1958.Polanyi, Michael. The Tacit Dimension. Doubleday, 1966.Tolle, Eckhart. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Dutton, 2005.Tao Te Ching (Laozi).Watts, Alan. Become What You Are. Shambhala, 1995 (essays, 1930s–1950s).Watts, Alan. Out of Your Mind: Tricksters, Interdependence, and the Cosmic Game of Hide-and-Seek. Sounds True, 2017.Watts, Alan. The Wisdom of Insecurity. Pantheon, 1951.Wittgenstein, Ludwig. Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. 1921.Wright, Robert. Why Buddhism Is True. Simon & Schuster, 2017.Xiangyan Zhixian — traditional Chan/Zen biographical account (Tang dynasty, c. 820–898).Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), "On the Equality of Things" ("Discussion on Making All Things Equal").Bible. Job 42:5–6; Luke 15:11–32 (KJV).Bhagavad Gita, 2.47.Ovid. Metamorphoses.McGilchrist, Iain. The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World. Yale University Press, 2009.Miles Kington. Quoted in The Independent (UK), Mar 28, 2003. Joseph Campbell. The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Pantheon, 1949 — "Freedom to Live," Stage 17. Eckhart Tolle. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. New World Library, 1997 Ramana Maharshi, quoted in Ram Dass, "Dying Is Absolutely Safe"Alan Watts, Become Who You Are. Sam Harris, Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. Dalai Lama & Paul Ekman, Emotional Awareness: Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion. Times Books, 2008Emmet Fox, The Sermon on the MountErnest Kurtz & Katherine Ketcham, The Spirituality of Imperfection. BantamByron Katie, Loving What Is. Harmony, 2002. Diana Chapman & Jim Dethmer (with Kaley Klemp), The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. 2014.Epictetus, Discourses / Enchiridion.Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.Plato, RepublicPlotinus, The Enneads.Spinoza, EthicsSchopenhauer, The World as Will and Representation.Hegel, Phenomenology of Spirit. Jiddu Krishnamurti, Freedom from the Known Philo of Alexandria, On the Creation of the World. 1 Corinthians 1:20, 1:25, 3:19 — "the wisdom of the world is foolishness"John 14:6 — "I am the way, the truth, and the life." John 8:12 — "I am the light of the world."Galatians 2:20 or 2 Corinthians 5:17 -- "in Christ" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kevin Mays, founder of Mays Leadership, a leadership development and business consulting firm that helps business owners, executives, and leadership teams strengthen their people, improve performance, and create sustainable growth.Through executive coaching, leadership programs, workshops, and the Business Ascent Framework, Kevin equips leaders with practical strategies to make better decisions, build stronger teams, and navigate change with confidence.Now, Kevin's experience of growing his own business while facing many of the same challenges as his clients demonstrates the value of adaptable, purpose-driven leadership.And while balancing growth, innovation, and personal wellbeing, he continues to help leaders create meaningful results in both business and life.Here's where to find more:Website: https://maysleadership.com Dr. Kevin Mays LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kevin-mays Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maysleadership/________________________________________________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

You say yes to the small stuff: the draft review, the book recommendation, the shampoo run. Then Thursday comes and none of it has happened. No one complains, but something quietly cracks. Every broken commitment, even the tiny ones, adds up to a trust tax you're paying without realizing it. This episode breaks down the three-part structure that turns a yes into something people can actually count on.Conversation Topics(00:00) Introduction: The Three Small Promises I Broke(01:31) Redefining Integrity: It's About Keeping Commitments(02:37) Why Good People Still Break Their Word(03:04) The Hidden Cost: How Broken Commitments Erode Trust(04:21) The Three-Part Structure of a Real Commitment(06:08) How to Renegotiate and Repair a Broken Commitment(07:11) Your 3-Step Challenge for This WeekAdditional Resources✨ Read the full transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10EkeUUQhCQ9ltwuunRuglPyNMBmQz8KTHkYC5MnYD7U/edit?usp=sharing✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithmamie/✨ Visit my website for more: https://www.themodernmanager.com/✨ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jhYz8b16g1SsLia4EhO5w?sub_confirmation=1✨ Get the book: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Klemp - https://a.co/d/0hP0FUJrJoin my newsletter to get episodes delivered directly to your inbox: https://www.themodernmanager.comThe Modern Manager is a leadership podcast that helps you close the gap between knowing what good management is and actually doing it. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode!#Leadership #Integrity #TrustAtWork #Commitment #ManagementTips #ConsciousLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #PersonalAccountability #TeamTrust

In this episode of Meant to Win, Dr. Stephanie Wigner sits down with her best friend, Callan Faulkner, renowned AI strategist, for round two of a conversation that goes even deeper than the first. Stephanie shares what really happened in April 2024, when she had $15,000 left in her business account and a $200,000 tax bill she never saw coming, and how a journal entry written in a coffee shop turned into an AI masterclass that made $200,000 in one month. Stephanie and Callan unpack why an emotion is only supposed to last 90 seconds, why 100 phone calls in 24 hours is what discipline actually looks like, and why getting more visible always means getting more criticized, including the day their Zoom room hit capacity on launch day and people online called them a scam. This conversation challenges high-achieving leaders to stop letting their feelings run their decisions and start trusting the people they've built around them to actually lead.CHAPTERS:00:04 - Introduction to Intentional Impact01:23 - Beyond AI: The Real Conversations03:48 - Breaking Beliefs: A Personal Journey05:54 - Intuition vs. Logic: Trusting Your Gut08:43 - Redefining Success: Life and Business Aligned13:01 - Elevating Your Team: Leadership Evolution18:56 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: A New Reality22:26 - Detachment and Vision: Future Self Now Key Takeaway:True success isn't just about making money—it's about aligning your life and work with your highest self and leading with intention.y entire team has gone through her trainings for two years and has been able to 10x'd our productivity because of it. Sign up here for the Superhuman AI Course! https://go.theuncommonbusiness.co/superhuman-fp?rootabl=twp&lid=IeNnsDs0

Sometimes the person standing in your way isn't someone else. It's the version of yourself that was created to survive. In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa Soul sits down with Steven Francisci—U.S. Navy Veteran, author, mental health advocate, and trauma awareness educator—to explore what it truly takes to heal from childhood conditioning, codependency, shame, religious deconstruction, and inherited identities. Steven shares the powerful story behind his memoir, From Ahole to Alright**, and explains how therapy, self-reflection, and conscious change transformed every area of his life. Together they discuss: • Why trauma creates protective identities • The Codependency Triangle (Victim • Rescuer • Persecutor) • How manipulation often disguises itself as love • Religious deconstruction and questioning inherited beliefs • Radical self-awareness without self-shame • Healing the inner critic • Journaling, art therapy, breathwork and shadow work • Letting go of certainty and learning to trust life • Returning to love as your true identity Whether you're beginning your healing journey or have been doing inner work for years, this conversation offers practical insights and profound perspective for becoming more fully yourself.

In this episode, we explore intuition, divine timing, and the courage required to act before fear takes over.Through an honest and embodied conversation, we unpack why so many people feel stuck waiting for the “right moment,” how intuitive nudges are often ignored in favour of safety and performance, and why alignment only becomes real through action. We explore presence as the gateway to intuition, and how bliss, liberation, and confidence emerge not from waiting, but from moving when something inside says now.The conversation moves into deeper territory around conscious leadership, tantra, authenticity, and creating your reality through lived integrity rather than concepts. We explore how fear disguises itself as patience, why overthinking blocks momentum, and how courage is built by acting before certainty arrives.This episode is for anyone interested in intuition, spiritual leadership, authenticity, presence, conscious creation, and living in alignment — especially if you're done playing small and ready to step into what you already know you're here to do.Watch the episode on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/yeskingoliverConnect & explore moreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliverFREE course — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.comEpisode Chapters00:00 – Wanting to be yourself01:35 – Society's false self vs the true self03:00 – Doing the inner work early04:10 – What conscious leadership really means06:00 – Dropping performance and identity layers07:40 – Sex, relationships, and authenticity10:00 – Waiting vs acting: the real cost12:10 – Divine timing and quantum shifts14:45 – Purpose, visibility, and discomfort17:00 – Presence as the home of intuition19:30 – Building courage through action21:20 – Acting on intuition without overthinking23:30 – Alignment and trust25:00 – From anxiety to authentic living27:00 – Bliss through inner return30:00 – Final reflections on purpose and visionGuest BioJapa is a sound healer, spiritual guide, and former touring musician whose journey spans performance, devotion, and service. Beginning in the performing arts and later studying jazz vocals and songwriting, their path eventually led into Bhakti Yoga and years of dedicated spiritual practice. Today, they support others through sound, energy work, and spiritual care, using sacred frequencies and yogic wisdom to guide people from burnout into presence, joy, and authentic living.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japateaching/Send us Fan MailSupport the showRaw, unedited conversations exploring healing, self-awareness, trauma, and personal growth.Hosted by Oliver, who overcame Tourette's, ADHD, and OCD through lifestyle changes and nervous system regulation, this podcast focuses on real, practical healing — not theory.Each episode covers topics like emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, identity, and building resilience through honest, lived experience.For anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding.Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/yeskingoliverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliverDownload my FREE PDF — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.comCommunity for healers, lightworkers & conscious travellers:Connect, exchange services, plan journeys, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work:https://www.findmytribe.org

What if the beliefs you've carried your entire life were never truly yours? In this profound conversation, Vanessa Soul sits down with Just J Thompson: writer, brand builder, systems thinker, founder of the House of Anasah, co-host of The BLC Pod, and author of Building Consciousness with D.E.P.T.H. to explore what happens when we stop living from inherited beliefs and start thinking for ourselves. Together they unpack religious dogma, groupthink, consciousness, identity, loneliness, rejection, authenticity, and why true transformation begins by taking ownership of your own mind—not by following another belief system. Just J also shares his practical D.E.P.T.H. Framework, a powerful system for building consciousness through daily practice rather than spiritual bypassing or blind belief. If you've ever questioned your beliefs, felt like the outsider, or sensed there was a deeper truth waiting beneath the conditioning, this conversation is for you. Timestamps 00:00 Episode Preview 00:42 Welcome & Meet Just J Thompson 02:13 Who Are You... and Who Are You Not? 05:08 What Is Dogma? (Explained Simply) 06:27 Explaining Consciousness Like You're in Sixth Grade 08:10 Taking Ownership of Your Own Mind 11:39 Growing Up in Religious Dogma & Feeling Powerless 17:04 Why It's So Scary to Think for Yourself 23:36 Rejection, Loneliness & Finding Your Authentic Self 30:04 Can Humanity Evolve Beyond Groupthink? 33:20 The D.E.P.T.H. Framework Explained 47:07 Stop Proving Yourself—Start Improving Yourself 49:14 Final Wisdom: One Choice at a Time Connect with Just J Thompson

In this episode of Meant to Win, Dr. Stephanie Wigner sits down with Callan Faulkner, renowned AI strategist, for a conversation that goes far beyond AI. Together they explore the evolution of identity and leadership: making conscious decisions instead of default ones, embracing discomfort on purpose, and letting personal growth drive business success. Stephanie and Callan unpack why proximity to the right people changes everything, why intuition deserves a seat at the table alongside the numbers, and why investing in a high-caliber team and intentional culture isn't an expense — it's the whole game. This episode is a call to high-performing leaders to balance their masculine and feminine energies, lead with intentionality, and build a life and business that truly align with their highest self.CHAPTERS:00:04 - Welcome and Introduction01:10 - Studio Insights with Callan02:28 - Embracing Personal Growth04:28 - The Power of Proximity07:09 - Intuition Over Numbers10:08 - Redefining Success and Alignment12:30 - Prioritizing Team and Culture15:22 - Breaking Limiting BeliefsKey Takeaway: True success is about aligning with your highest self and leading with intention, transforming your life and business from within.If you want to exponentially grow your business with less overhead and more impact, you MUST learn from Callan. My entire team has gone through her trainings for two years and has been able to 10x'd our productivity because of it. Sign up here for the Superhuman AI Course! myrootabl.com/r/IeNnsDs0?rootabl=twp

In this episode of Where Work Meets Life, Dr. Laura sits down with Dr. Max Klau, author of Developing Servant Leaders at Scale and founder of the Center for Courageous Wholeness, to explore why leadership begins with the courage to look inward. They explore the often overlooked concept of shadow, the parts of ourselves we deny, avoid, or leave unexplored, and how these hidden aspects can influence the way we lead and exercise power. Drawing on decades of experience developing leaders in organizations and public service, Max shares why confronting our shadow is essential for creating more compassionate, grounded, and effective leadership in today's world. Max has worked with organizations, civic leaders, and aspiring public servants, which has led him to understand how servant leadership requires more than good intentions. It calls for an ongoing commitment to self-awareness, humility, and personal growth. He and Dr. Laura discuss the relationship between power and purpose, the difference between leading from service versus ego, and why organizations benefit when leaders are willing to acknowledge both their strengths and their blind spots. Together, they explore how greater compassion and integrity can help create healthier workplaces, stronger communities, and a more hopeful future for our world.  "The most dangerous people are the folks who are absolutely convinced that they are pure light." - Max Klau About Max Klau: Dr. Max Klau is an author, consultant, coach, developmental psychologist, and founder of the Center for Courageous Wholeness. His work sits at the intersection of inner development and service to others, helping organizations and individuals practice shadow-integrated servant leadership. After more than two decades designing transformational leadership development programs at City Year and the New Politics Leadership Academy, Dr. Klau developed an approach that views leadership as a dual journey of both inner and outer change. He believes that integrating personal development with meaningful impact is essential in a time of increasing complexity, uncertainty, and social change. Central to his work is the practice of confronting shadow, the aspects of ourselves we often avoid acknowledging because they make us uncomfortable, yet profoundly influence how we lead and serve. Dr. Klau is the author of Developing Servant Leaders at Scale: How to Do It and Why It Matters, which explores the practical methodology he developed through years of experimentation, innovation, and leadership development practice. The book outlines how organizations can cultivate servant leaders while fostering both personal growth and collective impact. Through the Center for Courageous Wholeness, Dr. Klau offers coaching, retreats, keynote presentations, and organizational consulting, all grounded in the belief that inner and outer change are deeply interconnected. He partners with values-driven organizations, leaders, teams, and communities that are committed to confronting their shadow as they seek to serve others.  Resources: Dr. Max Klau LinkedIn Center for Courageous Wholeness LinkedIn “Developing Servant Leaders at Scale: How to Do It and Why It Matters” by Max Klau “Servant Leadership” by Robert K. Greenleaf  Podcast: Pulling the Thread by Elise Loehnen   “I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett   Dr. Laura on LinkedIn Where Work Meets Life™ on YouTube Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live   For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations:  Canada Career Counselling Synthesis Psychology Order Dr. Laura's new book today: I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anne McGhee-Stinson: Conscious Leadership for a New Era of Business About the Guest Anne McGhee-Stinson is the managing partner and director of practice at InteraWorks, a learning and development organization that delivers leadership and performance programs to corporate clients around the world. With more than twenty years of experience as an executive coach, consultant, entrepreneur, author, playwright, and documentary film producer, Anne has spent her career helping leaders and organizations tap into their deepest creative resources and translate that insight into meaningful results. Episode Highlights A Paradigm Shift in Leadership Anne describes a long-building paradigm shift in how organizations operate, moving away from a purely Newtonian, cause-and-effect framework toward a quantum model of leadership that pays attention to the relationships and energy between the parts of a system, not just the parts themselves. The Symphony Orchestra Metaphor Anne compares a conscious organization to a symphony orchestra. Each musician brings individual skill and creativity, the score provides the organizational guidelines, and the conductor, much like a modern leader, is responsible not for each individual player but for the harmony and flow between them. From Command and Control to Conscious Leadership The conversation traces how command and control leadership served the industrial age, when predictability and replicable results were the goal. Anne explains why that model no longer fits a workforce that is more educated, more interconnected, and operating in far more fluid and complex conditions. Leadership as a Ceiling on the Organization Anne references Frederick Laloux's book, Reinventing Organizations, and his idea that no organization can rise above the consciousness of its leaders, pointing to the personal growth work required of every leader who wants to build lasting impact. The Entrepreneurial Mindset Julie and Anne discuss why entrepreneurship is as much a mindset as it is a job title, and why the ability to challenge assumptions, embrace ambiguity, and build multiple streams of income may be reshaping what safety and career growth actually look like. Vertical Leadership Development Anne closes with a call for vertical leadership development, the deepening of self-awareness and consciousness that complements traditional skill building, so leaders have the internal resources to make innovative, purpose-driven decisions even without a playbook. Notable Quotes "No organization can rise above the consciousness of its leaders." "Leadership today begins with personal development." "I believe our organizations of today have the capacity to be the vehicle for social change." Connect with Anne McGhee-Stinson Website: interaworks.com Connect with Julie Riga Explore more episodes, resources, and ways to work with Julie at https://stacklist.app/julieriga #stayoncourse #consciousleadership #executivecoach #leadershipdevelopment #purposeledgrowth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this enlightening conversation on The Greatness Machine, host Darius sits down with Lea Llovio, private advisor to elite leaders, globally sought-after keynote speaker, and creator of the Conscious Wellness for Conscious Leadership framework. Lea shares her journey from growing up across diverse Los Angeles neighborhoods and working in entertainment, to becoming a trusted advisor to top physicians and high-profile change makers worldwide. The conversation dives deep into the power of thought management, radical self-acceptance, the sacredness of the human body, and why optimizing yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is the foundation of true greatness, and genuine service to others. In this episode, Darius and Lea will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Sacred Medicine (01:29) Lea's Origin Story and Intuition (04:38) Cultural Diversity and Human Connection (06:48) The Role of Visibility in Leadership (10:08) Healing Through Thought Processes (11:44) Embodiment and Energy Management (15:41) Reverence for Life and Service (17:22) The Duality of Human Nature (20:32) Stalking Your Thoughts for Growth (28:47) Radical Self-Acceptance and Amusement (31:36) Understanding Energy and Empathy (34:54) Cultural and Spiritual Influences (39:27) The Role of Physicians in Healing (44:54) The Intersection of Science and Spirituality Lea Llovio is a Thought Leader, creator of Conscious Wellness™ for Conscious Leadership™, and a globally sought-after keynote speaker who serves as a private advisor to visionary founders, industry-leading doctors, and culture-defining change agents whose decisions shape markets, medicine, and policy. Known as the "Doc Whisperer," she is the person elite leaders turn to when something is blocking their progress or healing and no one else can identify what it is. Lea's work centers on elevating purpose and accelerating healing by helping high achievers dissolve the self-imposed and external interference, mental, emotional, and energetic, that drains their power and distracts from their impact. Her signature framework, Conscious Wellness™ for Conscious Leadership™, integrates Scientific Medicine and Spiritual Medicine into a practical, results-driven approach that helps leaders return to their core and live what she calls the Blessing Way™. Connect with Lea: Website: https://leallovio.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leallovio  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leallovio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeaLlovio  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Meant to Win, Dr. Stephanie Wigner shares what a $100K investment in developing her team taught her about sales, leadership, and communication. After two intensive days at Salesgirls headquarters with founder Macy McNeely, Stephanie unpacks the lessons every business owner needs to hear: why the fear of being "salesy" is a projection of your own story, why slowing down to understand what's truly holding someone back closes more sales than speed ever will, and why making the conversation about your expertise instead of the person in front of you is costing you clients. This episode is a call to high-performing leaders to ask better questions, sell from service, and align the way you sell with the impact your work is meant to create.CHAPTERS:00:04 - Introduction to Conscious Leadership 01:20 - Investing in Team Excellence 02:06 - Overcoming Sales Limiting Beliefs 02:52 - The Power of Slowing Down 04:08 - The Value of In-Person Collaboration 05:20 - Rethinking Sales in Healthcare 06:36 - Asking Better Questions 07:03 - Essential Entrepreneurial SkillsKey Takeaway: True sales mastery lies in authentic communication and understanding client needs beyond your own personal projections.Ready to get seriously good at selling? Join Macy McNeely's upcoming Sell Your Offer Challenge: https://join.thesalesgirls.com/registration-page?am_id=stephanie1507

What if the most powerful leadership skill is not strategy, vision, or charisma — but the courage to heal yourself first?In this episode of Walk In Victory, NaRon Tillman sits down with global leadership coach and speaker Roxanne Chaput, who survived four near-death experiences in two years and turned those moments into a mission for conscious, healed leadership.Roxanne introduces the idea of inner architecture — the internal foundation that allows leaders to move with clarity, discernment, emotional regulation, and integrity under pressure. Together, NaRon and Roxanne unpack courageous conversations, servant leadership, spiritual awareness, and why leaders who refuse to do the inner work often reproduce confusion in the people and communities they serve.This conversation is a reminder that leadership does not begin with the room you command. It begins with the inner world you have learned to govern.Connect with Roxanne Chaput:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanne-chaput-36bbbb3b6/Website: https://www.roxanne-chaput.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/walk-in-victory--4078479/support.If this conversation connected with you, don't just listen—take the next step.Start with the audiobook: Awakening I AMThis is where clarity begins. https://walkinvictory.me/awakening-i-am/audio-bookPrefer to read? Get the physical copy: https://books.by/naron-tillmanWhen you're ready to apply this in real life: Victory Builders https://walkinvictory.me/victory-builders/Landing-pageSponsored by Cozy Earth Get 40% off with code VICTORY1  

What if gratitude wasn't just a feel-good practice... but a scientifically supported way to rewire your brain, transform your beliefs, and completely change the trajectory of your life? In this powerful conversation, Napoleon Gratitude shares the deeply personal story of going from the lowest point of his life—losing everything and contemplating suicide—to raising $2.5 million for his company and building a worldwide gratitude movement centered on daily brain rewiring. We explore neuroplasticity, manifestation, unconditional love, and why consistent daily practice creates lasting transformation. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Episode Preview 01:08 Meet Napoleon Gratitude 04:15 Losing Everything & The Turning Point 10:38 How Gratitude Rewired His Brain 18:42 Why Most Personal Development Doesn't Last 27:40 The Daily Practice That Creates Lasting Change 35:15 Manifestation, Frequency & Becoming a Magnet 41:02 A Simple Gratitude Exercise Anyone Can Start Today 43:35 Napoleon's Free 7-Day Invitation & Final Wisdom Connect with Napoleon Gratitude

Healing Work WoundsYour job can break your heart without ever breaking a law, and that gap is where so many professional women get stuck. We sit down with Bree, an attorney turned founder of Executive Unschool and host of the podcast How Good Can It Get, to name what so many people feel but rarely say out loud: workplace harm leaves real wounds, and your nervous system doesn't forget them just because you switched companies. We unpack the legal career reality behind the prestige, including the associate grind, billable-hour pressure, partnership goalposts, and the golden handcuffs of student debt and status. Bree shares how motherhood, entrepreneurship, and major career pivots reshaped her view of ambition, identity, and what it means to be “successful” when you also want to be present at home. Then we get actionable with healing and work recovery. Bree walks us through her “work wounds” framework (burnout, bullying, bad behavior, betrayal), why betrayal can be the hardest to unwind, and how separating worth from work creates space for faith, joy, and better boundaries. We also talk nervous system regulation, micro recoveries throughout the day, breathwork for scattered minds, and designing seasonality into your year so you can create, recover, and show up with more clarity. If you're craving a career that loves you back, hit play, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and subscribe so you don't miss what's next. If you enjoy the conversation, leave a review and tell us: what would “enough” look like in your life right now?Resources Mentioned:How Good Can It Get PodcastConnect with Bree:Website: Executive UnschoolIG: @executiveunschool & @breejohnsonofficialLinkedIn: Bree JohnsonContact the Host, Kelly Kirk:Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow:The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits:Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue! 

Joy speaks with Cathy Dimarchos transformational strategist, global humanitarian and intentional human about conscious leadership, business and how the ripples you create can serve the lives of others. In her quest to impact over a billion people, we dig into the qualities that make a person unique - to know thyself, go granular on the synergy of wisdom that can be fused into your everyday practices and how to be authentic in your communication intentionally.  Take the time to listen with curiousity. Share it with a friend who deserves to make progress in their work, life and business and be able to discern the gold when actively listening.  Cathy's Website  Cathy's Instagram Cathy's Facebook Joy's Instagram Joy's Website So What Humans Instagram Music by Twinmusicom

Need financing for your next investment property? Visit: https://www.academyfund.com/ Want to join us in Washington, D.C. on Sept 28th & 29th? Visit: https://www.10xvets.com/events ____ Vince Lindenmeyer is the founder of Conscious Impact Leader and Beacon 4sight Group. Through his work, he helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs gain strategic clarity, develop conscious leadership skills, and build businesses aligned with their values. He also works with nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, increase revenue sustainability, and create a foundation for long-term success. After retiring from the U.S. Army as a Colonel following a 26-year career, Vince found himself searching for a deeper sense of purpose beyond military service. His journey through entrepreneurship, Stoic philosophy, spiritual growth, and post-traumatic growth communities ultimately inspired the creation of Conscious Impact Leader, where he helps leaders overcome limiting beliefs, discover their purpose, and build lives of greater purpose and abundance.   In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Vince about:   The Inner Work Behind Leadership: Why personal growth, self-awareness, and healing are often the foundation for lasting impact and organizational success Identifying and Reframing Limiting Beliefs: Recognizing the hidden beliefs around money, self-worth, and scarcity that may be holding leaders back. Where Purpose Meets Prosperity: Exploring how passion, service, and meaningful work can create both fulfillment and sustainable growth. Building the Conscious Impact Leader Community: Creating a space where nonprofit and business leaders can grow, collaborate, and support one another. Creating Legacy Through Service and Stewardship: Using intentional leadership, generosity, and long-term thinking to build lasting impact Timestamps: 01:25  Vince's Military to Civilian Transition 05:06  Why Conscious Impact Leader Exists 09:19 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 12:24 The Conscious Impact Leader Framework 16:34 Reframing Money, Abundance, and Prosperity 20:39 Where Higher Consciousness Meets Higher Economics 23:55 Purpose-Driven Wealth Creation 31:47 Building Community and Creating Impact 34:38 Bitcoin, Sovereignty, and Recommended Resources   Connect with Vince: LinkedIn | Vince Lindenmeyer vince@beacon4today.com  www.securepathgov.com  If you found value in today's episode, don't keep it to yourself—share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit. And if you're a Service Academy graduate ready to elevate your business, we'd love for you to join our community and get started today. Make sure you never miss an episode. Subscribe now and help support the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leave us a 5-star review! A special thank you to Vince for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01  

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. In this episode, Lauren and Blaine explore how commitment has the power to transform every area of life, especially when it comes to self-care, leadership, and personal growth.They discuss the Earth element in Energy Medicine Yoga and how many caregivers, healers, and helpers can become energetically depleted when caring for others takes priority over caring for themselves. Through the lens of Energy Medicine and the Five Elements, they share why making a commitment to your own well-being changes the way you show up in your relationships, work, and purpose.The conversation also marks a major milestone in Blaine's journey with EMYoga. From student and assistant to COO and now legal co-owner, Blaine reflects on how stepping into ownership has strengthened her confidence, leadership, decision-making, and relationship with responsibility. She opens up about navigating increased financial awareness, developing a stronger backbone, and learning to balance her natural Metal energy with more Fire, joy, and playfulness.Lauren and Blaine also dive into their unique partnership dynamics, exploring how Metal and Water energies complement one another, why trust has become the foundation of their work together, and how they navigate changing plans and big visions.They share the future of EMYoga, including upcoming programs to scale their vision. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:35 The Earth Element & Self-Care02:25 Why Commitment Changes Everything03:12 Blaine's Journey to Co-Owner05:36 The Shift After Signing the Papers07:47 Responsibility, Leadership & Backbone11:53 Coaching for Stage Presence & Energy13:56 Balancing Metal Energy with Fire16:07 Working with a Water-Energy CEO18:29 Building Trust Through the Years19:53 Scheduling & Different Energy Styles21:34 Trends in the Healing Industry23:11 Staying Grounded in Your Niche25:52 The Vision for EMYoga26:28 Training Teachers, Healers & Leaders30:00 Commitment, Growth & Chakra Shifts33:30 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #EnergyMedicine #FiveElements #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #HolisticHealth #ConsciousLeadership #WomenInLeadership #GrowthMindset 

In this episode of The Wisdom Of … Show, Simon Bowen speaks with Jennifer Hill, CEO and co-founder of OptiMatch, co-founder of MetaBizics LLC, founder of The Jen Hill Tribe, and one of the most interesting thinkers on the question of self-leadership as the foundation for business leadership. Jennifer sold her first company in 2018, has spoken to over 100,000 people from a single stage, hosts the podcast Regarding Consciousness with guests including Bruce Lipton and Gregg Braden, and is building an alignment algorithm at OptiMatch that makes the traditionally unmeasurable work of human connection systematic.Jennifer and Simon build a live visual model in the episode - the CEO of Your Own Life Framework, a three-pillar architecture of Clarity, Courage, and Connection built on the foundation of a regulated nervous system.Episode breakdown00:00 Welcome to The Wisdom Of … Show and introduction of Jennifer Hill03:00 The 2018 exit: what the success moment actually felt like, and what it taught her about building07:30 The lesson about key relationships during acquisition: what she'd do differently12:00 "Who you are as a leader shapes everything you build": the premise behind all of Jennifer's work16:00 Clarity, Courage, Connection: the three pillars of the CEO of Your Own Life philosophy21:30 Creating from a regulated nervous system: what it actually means to build from groundedness27:00 Speaking to 100,000 people from a single stage: what scale teaches you about human transformation31:30 LIVE MODEL BUILD: The CEO of Your Own Life Framework42:00 OptiMatch: building a proprietary alignment algorithm and why human connection can be made systematic47:30 The mismatch of coherence: how misaligned relationships drain energy that could go toward the work51:00 Motivation matching: what OptiMatch measures and why it changes how teams are built54:00 Closing wisdom: "You already have a miraculous life. You've just forgotten how to look for it."56:00 The busyness etymology: what the Old English root reveals about how most leaders are actually operating58:30 The miracle practice: writing down moments of awe, synchronicity, wonder, and miracles every dayAbout Jennifer HillJennifer Hill is a keynote speaker, executive coach, community builder, and technology founder whose work centres on a single premise - who you are as a leader shapes everything you build. In 2018, she sold her first company to a subsidiary of Marcum LLP. Over the past decade she has spoken on hundreds of stages worldwide, including to audiences of over 100,000 people in India. She hosts Regarding Consciousness, a podcast featuring thinkers including Bruce Lipton and Gregg Braden, and founded The Jen Hill Tribe, a global community of entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and philanthropists.She is currently co-founding OptiMatch, a platform powered by a proprietary algorithm designed to systematically improve alignment in businesses and communities, supporting stronger relationships, healthier teams, and greater psychological safety. She is a member of Evolutionary Leaders and has helped build two schools.Connect with Jennifer Hill:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkhill/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhillspeaker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetYourselftheJobWebsite: https://jenniferkhill.com/About Simon BowenSimon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organisations, recognising that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organisations.Connect with Simon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/Get Simon Bowen's personal newsletter for leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs:Sign up now: https://thesimonbowen.com/newsletterJoin Simon's Masterclass: Apply The Models Method in your own organisation.Make your thinking visible, make your value undeniable.Watch it now: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclass

In this episode of BRAIN SOUL, Dr. Louise welcomes Alana Cahoon, mindfulness coach, energy healer, and author, for a deep dive into conscious leadership and creating abundance. Discover Alana Cahoon's journey through spiritual practices, emotional intelligence, and resilience, and how these tools can help leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals find clarity and balance in their lives. The conversation covers actionable strategies, overcoming personal blocks, forgiveness, and highlights from Alana Cahoon's new book "Creating Abundance." Tune in for wisdom, practical tips, and inspiration on living authentically with both heart and mind. Brain Tip from Alana: Align your brain with your heart and make decisions using both. Connect with Alana Cahoon: Website: alanacahoon.com Book: Creating Abundance: Access Your Inner Wisdom to Manifest Radiant Health, Wealth, and Happiness — available now at http://www.alanacahoon.com Podcast: Creating Abundance — A Wealth of Wisdom and Practical Tools Free Gift: How to Create Calm and Clarity — available on her podcast Remember everyone, follow your heart but take your brain with you. Louise Swartswalter Website: https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LouiseSwartswalter1/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brainsoulsuccess Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LouiseSwartswalter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouiseswartswalter/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-swartswalter-330174a TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouiseswartswalter Mind Gems Free Opt-in: https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/mindgemsgift/ Free Brain Soul Success Assessment: https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/brain-soul-success-assessment/  

We're celebrating PFN's birthday by shining a light on the partners who have been part of our journey toward people-first leadership, meaningful work, and purpose-driven impact. This special feature from Conscious Conversation with Amy Woodall captures the heart of their work and the shared mission that brings us together. Enjoy! — Can you build a successful business, lead with heart and ditch the burnout badge of honor? Amy reconnects with Charlie Saffro, founder of CS Recruiting and unapologetic champion of conscious leadership, for a candid, no-fluff convo about leading with purpose in a world obsessed with hustle. Charlie pulls back the curtain on what it really means to ditch performative grind culture and embrace human-first leadership. They get real about what happens when companies skip the small stuff (like remembering work anniversaries), why your team deserves more than a plaque, and how Charlie turned a moment of personal leadership failure into company-wide policy change. This episode is full of mic-drop moments, practical takeaways, and a refreshing reminder that leadership gets better when you stop trying to be everything to everyone, and just get real.

In this episode, Vanessa Soul breaks down what the Venus–Jupiter conjunction means, why Cancer's emotional energy matters, and how opportunities in love, money, family, home, business, and personal growth may begin unfolding during this powerful transit. Whether you're new to astrology or already following the planetary cycles, this episode will help you understand where abundance may be trying to find you and why emotional safety could be the key to receiving it. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:53 Venus Conjunct Jupiter in Cancer Overview 01:54 Why Your Cancer House Matters 02:24 Venus and Jupiter Explained 02:52 The Power of Cancer Energy 03:58 Relationships, Home & Family Themes 04:59 How Abundance Flows During This Transit 05:59 What Opportunities to Watch For 06:24 Why This Transit Feels So Special 06:50 Book an Astrology Session with Vanessa Connect with Vanessa Soul:

Have you ever considered how the simple act of breathing could unlock profound personal transformation and healing? Join us in this enlightening episode of the Power and Purpose Podcast as host Vanessa Soul engages with Dr. Colleen Quinn, a renowned psychologist and breathwork practitioner, who unveils the life-changing potential of conscious breathing. Dr. Quinn's remarkable journey, marked by two near-death experiences, has reshaped her understanding of life, love, and the very essence of our existence.Don't miss this opportunity to learn how conscious breathing can transform your life and help you reconnect with your true self. Tune in now and embark on a journey toward greater awareness, healing, and love!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Dr. Colleen Quinn02:25 Her First Near-Death Experience05:00 Pneumonia, Surrender & Spiritual Awakening08:20 What Happens When We Die? The Light, Love & Consciousness14:15 What Conscious Breathing Does to the Brain & Nervous System17:45 Breathwork vs Meditation vs Psychedelics30:05 Can Breathwork Help Heal Addiction & Emotional Patterns?33:00 Trauma, Shame & Loving the Parts We've Rejected39:00 "You Are God" — A Different Perspective on Spirituality41:50 A Simple Conscious Breathing Practice Anyone Can Use48:00 What To Remember When You Feel Disconnected From Love50:45 Where to Connect with Dr. Colleen QuinnConnect with Colleen Quinn:

What would you be willing to risk for “full aliveness”? In this episode, leadership coach Clay Stelzer unpacks radical responsibility, unconscious fear patterns, and how courageous self-awareness can transform the way you lead, work, and live.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Clay Stelzer discuss: The meaning of “full aliveness” and positive selfishness Radical responsibility vs. victim, blame, and hero patterns Unconscious fears around security, approval, and control Feedback, delegation, and leadership blind spots Handling triggers, anger, and emotional energy as a leader   Key Takeaways: You can't create a fulfilling life or career without first getting radically honest about what you truly want and what you're currently sacrificing to please others. Most of the outcomes people dislike in their lives are driven by reactive, fear-based decisions made without intention. Leaders are constantly influenced by three unconscious fears: threats to security, approval, and control, and these fears quietly shape decisions around feedback, delegation, and team dynamics. Taking radical responsibility means noticing your patterns, acknowledging your part in any situation, and choosing to learn rather than blame, shame, or play the hero. Emotional triggers and anger shouldn't be buried; when you move that energy in healthy ways, you regain access to clarity, curiosity, and better leadership choices.   "If you could be absolutely selfish and hurt no one's feelings, what would you want? Just understanding that is so important, because then you can get clear about what am I sacrificing or what am I compromising." —  Clay Stelzer   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Clay Stelzer: Clay Stelzer is an executive coach, public speaker, and founder of 15sixty, where he helps high-performing leaders, founders, and senior teams get unstuck, reclaim professional alignment, and take radical responsibility for their lives and businesses. Grounded in the principles of Conscious Leadership, Clay draws on a rich professional background that includes building a global team coaching practice at Salesforce, where he supported over 150 international teams and leaders. He pairs his extensive coaching credentials—including an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation, ORSC certification, and a Conscious Leadership Group certification—with a BA in Psychology from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Known for his deep presence, fierce honesty, and rare ability to challenge leaders without judgment, Clay creates the vital conditions for trust, clarity, and bold collective leadership from his home in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he lives with his family and their black lab.   Connect with Clay Stelzer:   Website: https://15sixty.com/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Your old life starts feeling uncomfortable when your soul is asking for more.Not because something is wrong with you.Because something deeper is waking up inside you.In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Yasmina Ellins for a deeply honest conversation about spiritual growth, societal change, inner transformation, and what it really means to follow the call of your soul during uncertain times.We explore the collapse of old systems, the rise of conscious leadership, and why so many people are feeling disconnected from the lives they once thought they wanted. Yasmina shares her journey from academia and finance into a life led by intuition, impact, creativity, and trust.This episode is not about escaping life.It's about becoming more fully alive inside it.We also dive into AI, consciousness, healing, self-acceptance, entrepreneurship, emotional triggers, and the importance of creating from presence rather than fear.If you've been feeling the shift internally…If your old identity no longer fits…If you've been questioning your next chapter…This conversation will speak directly to your soul.✨ Key Themes

Send us Fan Mail Most of us were taught to manage, perform, and push through, but not to actually read what is happening inside us. For men especially, the cost of that gap shows up everywhere: in marriages, in parenting, in leadership, and in the long silences they cannot explain. Trevor Stevenson, conscious leadership coach and co-founder of Conscious Lead, sits down with guest host Sana to talk about how to start closing the distance between how you feel and how you show up. You will hear Trevor's own breaking point, the moment his wife said "enough," and what changed when he stopped pushing harder and started learning a new emotional language. Honest, practical, and full of the kind of conversation most men have never been invited into. About the Guest: Trevor Bryce Stevenson is a conscious leadership coach, co-founder of ConsciousLead (with his wife Dale, since 2004), and founder of FUNdaMENtal, a men's circle and growth community. Based near Ottawa, Canada, he works with kindhearted entrepreneurs, leaders, and men around the world on reducing harm, deepening relationships, and leading from awareness rather than reactivity. Key Takeaways: Emotional awareness is a learned skill, not a personality trait. Most of us, especially men, were conditioned to suppress emotions, so feeling underequipped is normal, not a defect. Pushing harder makes it worse. When stress hits relationships, business, or parenting, the old "head down, get it done" mode often deepens the disconnection it is trying to solve. Externalising blame keeps us stuck. Real shift begins the moment you can answer "how am I feeling?" instead of "who is at fault?" This is cultural inheritance, not personal failure. Boys are rarely taught a language for emotion, and the cost shows up later in leadership, marriages, and mental health. Progress is measured in how fast you come back. Reactivity does not vanish. Awareness simply shortens the gap between a trigger and a conscious response. Things often feel worse before they get better. As you stop performing and start being honest, hidden tensions surface, but on the other side of that discomfort is real connection. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://consciouslead.life LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-bryce-stevenson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funroadtofreedom/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] What Disconnection Costs Us, Especially Men [06:00] Welcome and Why Reading Your Own Emotions Matters [09:00] From the Farm to a Reckoning: Trevor's Story [14:00] When Pushing Harder Made Everything Harder [17:00] The Coaching Moment That Changed Everything [19:00] Why Men Struggle to Name Their Emotions [24:00] Cultural Inheritance and the Missing Education [26:00] Falling Back, Coming Back, and Measuring Real Progress [30:00] Rewiring Decades of Conditioning [33:00] How to Connect With Trevor     Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. 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Ever question if you're truly moving the needle in a high-stakes, fast-growth role or just treading water in chaos?In this unfiltered replay, Cameron Herold gets radically real with Asana's COO, Anne Raimondi, a powerhouse operator with a track record scaling iconic SaaS brands from eBay to Zendesk. Their candid conversation delivers hard-hitting truths and breakthrough strategies for COOs, VPs of Ops, and ambitious seconds-in-command. From conquering boardroom friction to onboarding at scale, and from navigating imposter syndrome to wielding conscious leadership, this episode is your no-nonsense roadmap to building culture, resilience, and runaway growth.The window for operational greatness closes quickly. Don't risk getting left behind as your competitors dial in these proven systems. Press play now for a front-row seat to rare, real-world tactics you won't hear anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – Why this Asana episode is a record-breaking, fan-favorite comeback[00:03:02] – The one skill that built Anne's “uncommon” career and why she doubled down on curiosity[00:05:33] – A dot-com crash, a diamond startup, and how obsession with customer pain points kept Anne in the tech arena[00:07:47] – Is product obsession really the COO's unfair advantage? Anne reveals what sets true ops leaders apart[00:13:14] – How Anne's onboarding at Asana destroyed all her old assumptions about exec transitions[00:15:10] – The joy of “extra delights”—what most SaaS products miss about human motivation[00:25:34] – The real source of company politics (and how transparency kills it dead)[00:44:38] – Anne's most vulnerable answer: How she faces down imposter syndrome and winsAbout the GuestAnne Raimondi is the Chief Operating Officer of Asana, a global leader in work management software empowering teams to orchestrate their work with clarity and impact. With 20+ years scaling technology giants, including senior roles at Zendesk, TaskRabbit, SurveyMonkey, and eBay, Anne brings deep boardroom and operational wisdom to fast-growth SaaS. She's also a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and has served on the boards of Gusto, Patreon, and more. Anne is renowned for her mission to build workplaces that blend high performance with humanity.