In this episode of the Humanity at Work podcast, host Christina Disler sits down with Chris Connors, a globally recognised meditation teacher and embodiment guide who has spent his life exploring the intersection of consciousness and creativity.
Growing up in conflict-stricken Belfast, Chris's early experiences of war and institutional fear shaped his journey. Through his journey—from corporate beginnings in advertising to training with Soto Zen masters in Japan and China and spending time in ashrams in India, Chris brings a grounded approach to the challenges of modern life and leading.
Christina and Chris discuss the systems that continue to undermine human sustainability, the commercialisation of wellness and Chris's definition of wellness. They also discuss the opportunity for transformation in life’s hard moments, like death and grief, and the profound shifts that come with cultivating presence. Chris also reflects on the power of letting go, exploring the question: Who are we beyond the stories we tell ourselves?
Listen now on Spotify and Apple.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to the Humanity at Work Podcast
00:50 - Meet Chris Connors: Meditation teacher and embodiment guide
02:20 - Growing up in conflict-stricken Belfast
04:51 - Chris’s childhood as a performer
06:32 - Burning the corporate suit: Leaving the world of advertising
08:09 - Losing his mother: A profound awakening moment
11:00 - Discovering the transformative power of presence
14:39 - Reflections on the wellness industry’s evolution
18:13 - Why integration is everything
21:26 - The common illusion entrepreneurs face
25:23 - Exploring alternative business models
27:10 - Redefining our relationship with money
28:42 - Scarcity and fear vs. abundance and love
29:20 - How childhood trauma shapes success and drive
31:24 - Letting go of attachment to suffering
33:51 - The rise of seekers: Why people are drawn to inner work
37:34 - Exploring the inner wilderness: Finding freedom within
39:41 - Chris’s ultimate wish for humanity
40:36 - Final words of wisdom
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