A couple of weeks ago I was invited to share my thoughts on conscious leadership by Maya Nova from Mindbalance, an expert in the mindfulness, resilience, and emotional agility space.
Maya and I have known each other about eight years, much the same period as I have been part of the Conscious Capitalism and B Corp movements, two aligned communities focused on business as a force for good and on how to evolve the model of capitalism to be fit for the world as it is now and could become.
For much longer than that though, I’ve been on my own inner adventure of conscious evolution, a lifelong adventure of growth and learning so that I may live, lead and work in more powerful and profound ways.
This ‘consciousness adventure’ is something I believe is fundamental for any leader wishing to be Fully Human and create their life, organisation, and impact in ways that are needed in the world now and into the future.
In this interview with Maya, I share my thoughts on:
- conscious leadership starting with elevating our own consciousness
- self-leadership as the starting point for all leadership development
- leading not just at work but also at home and in our communities
- human agency, stoicism, and self-awareness
- our in-the-moment opportunities to wake up to ourselves, each other, and the world
- doing the deep inner work of leadership
- the impact of COVID-19 on our conscious awareness of life, work, and relationships
- ways to meet people where they are and make these ideas and practices accessible in a corporate environment
- addressing ‘Founder Syndrome’ in a conscious and compassionate way; and
- being curious and deliberate in the creation of our future selves.
So make a one hour meeting with yourself, make a cuppa, grab your notebook and give us a jolly good listening-to!
Be safe and well.
