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Enlightened Executive Podcast
The go-to podcast for developing personal and leadership effectiveness.
Learn groundbreaking techniques to get the edge and enhance your personal and leadership effectiveness with these candid, conversational, and in-depth interviews.
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The Innovation Edge: What the Arctic Taught Me About High-Performing Teams
What do Arctic wildlife photography and high-performing executive teams have in common? More than you’d think—and the connection might just reshape how you lead.
When we talk about innovation, “boundaries” rarely make the list.
Transformational Leadership: Delivering Truth with Compassion
Enlightened leaders are wholly candid, with themselves and their teams, and deliver that truth with compassion. Have you realized that power within yourself? I recently had the pleasure of hosting Matt Hudson on “The Enlightened Executive,” a visionary entrepreneur.
Why Your Personal Evolution is the Ultimate Leadership Advantage
Let’s get real—leadership isn’t just about managing projects or chasing KPIs. It’s about who you’re becoming while you build teams, companies, and lives of impact. That’s what lit up my conversation with Daniel McCollum on The Enlightened Executive.
How Self-Awareness Helps Leaders Build Purpose-Driven Teams
Genuine connection—both with ourselves and others—holds the power to transform not just our work lives but our well-being too. By focusing on self-awareness, compassionate communication, and embracing curiosity, enlightened leaders build stronger, more connected teams.
Speak Up: Authentic Communication in the Workplace
Rachel’s story of unmuting her authentic self—evolving from an unfulfilling corporate career to a full-time speaker who integrates singing into her keynotes—was full of transformational insights. She has dedicated her career to helping others find their voices and thrive.
Resilience and Leadership: Lessons in Joy with Moshe Gersht
Are you able to see unexpected challenges as opportunities for new successes? By reframing “issues” as “possibilities” and finding the courage to seize them, Enlightened Leaders can reach new levels of prosperity. In my recent conversation with Moshe Gersht, a spiritual teacher…
The Surprising Leadership Edge: Why Slowing Down Boosts Performance
Choose how you listen:If life as a leader feels like a sprint you never signed up for—you’re not alone. Between high-stakes decisions, nonstop demands, and a flood of notifications, leadership today often feels like a race against time. But what if the key to getting more done, inspiring your...
The Power of Authentic Leadership: Lessons from Jayne Warrilow’s Transformational Path
Does this resonate? For years, I believed leadership was about pushing harder, working longer, and showing up no matter how depleted I felt. It seemed like success demanded constant resilience—never slowing down. But that old narrative doesn’t create great leaders.
How Rhythm Enhances Team Collaboration and Leadership
Rhythm and music are primal forces that can elevate awareness of both ourselves and others. Doug Manuel, an inspiring documentarian and rhythm enthusiast, shares his journey and the incredible ways he has used drumming to transform professional connections, enhancing teams.
Harnessing Emotional Intelligence Through Equine Coaching
I had a transformative discussion with Lucinda Vette, a renowned equine coach, about equine-assisted coaching—a method that digs deep into understanding leadership energy and emotional intelligence through our connection with horses. I experienced this powerful modality firsthand.
Why Curiosity Is One of the Most Underrated Leadership Traits
What if the secret to becoming a more effective leader lies not in developing a subject matter expertise and amassing years of experience, but in embracing a simple question: “Why?” In a world where innovation and forward momentum often define success, stopping to question why can be the
Building High-Performing Teams: Strategies for Culture & Results
You can hire the best people, offer competitive salaries, and set ambitious goals—but if you don’t intentionally build a strong, aligned culture, your team will never reach its full potential. So, what separates good teams from world-class teams?
That’s what I explored with Jay.
How Neuroscience Builds Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Understanding the neuroscience of change will allow it to be your catalyst for personal and organizational transformation. With patience, self-kindness, and strategic action, you can rewrite your habitual story and lead with newfound insight and authenticity. Lets dive into this enlightening topic.
From Ego to Empathy: Lessons in Empathy and Leadership
How does one measure the true value of a leader? Envisioning leadership challenges us to rethink our paths, emphasizing evolution through connection, empathy, and a touch of visionary daring. Embrace these ideas and watch your leadership potential soar.
The Power of Leadership and Purpose in Conscious Capitalism
Philip’s journey reminds us that authentic leadership lies at the crossroads of purpose and action. By fostering an organization where meaning fuels mission and people are empowered, leaders can achieve a profound level of success, not only measured by financial metrics but by
Why Belonging at Work Drives Team Performance
How important is having your employees form friendships at work? The essence of modern leadership isn’t about maintaining a strict professional distance but about nurturing a community. By caring for your team members’ social needs, you lay the foundation for a happier, more
The AI Blueprint for Improving Team Collaboration with Dan Chuparkoff
Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize industries but what does that mean for you and how you collaborate with your team? Dan Chuparkoff brings invaluable insights into leveraging AI for enhanced team collaboration, moving beyond performance metrics.
Strategies to Support Employee Well-Being & Prevent Burnout
Have you ever found yourself staring blankly at your computer screen, completely overwhelmed by a mountain of responsibilities, wondering if it’s time to reconsider your role as an executive? During my recent talk with Jay Abbasi, a former leader people development at Tesla and current
Mindfulness and Leadership: Finding Peace in Chaos
In our fast-paced business world, where constant stimulation and pressure can lead to burnout, carving out moments of quiet might be the game-changer. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Jesse Israel, a meditation leader known for pioneering the Big Quiet.
Resilience in Leadership: Leading with Courage
Fear and anxiety often feel like enemies to be vanquished, but what if instead we saw them as signals guiding us toward growth and expansion? This is the message Colonel Martha McSally, the first female fighter pilot and former U.S. Senator, brought to our latest episode of “The Enlightened Executive.”
Empathy and Leadership in the Age of AI with Bryan Kramer
How important is understanding and nurturing the human element in a world dominated by technology? I explored this concept with Bryan Kramer who shared his inspiring perspective on the topics of human connection, leadership, and the future role of AI in the business world.