In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with Rahul Karan Sharma, a leadership strategist, Forbes Coaches Council member, and creator of the CLIMB Framework. Rahul shares how mindful leadership goes beyond authority and metrics, emphasizing presence, purpose, and performance. Discover how to navigate corporate challenges, build confidence without ego, foster an inclusive culture, and transform stress into clarity. From cultivating a growth mindset to leveraging strengths and magnifying impact, Rahul provides actionable insights to elevate leaders from invisibility to influence. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or leading a team, this conversation offers timeless strategies for personal and professional growth. About the Guest:Rahul Karan Sharma is a seasoned leadership strategist and creator of the CLIMB Framework, designed to integrate mindfulness, purpose, and performance into leadership. With over two decades of corporate experience, he guides leaders to achieve clarity, confidence, and impact while maintaining grounding and authenticity. Rahul is also the host of the Climb Confident Leader podcast, sharing stories of leaders transforming their careers and influence. Key Takeaways: Mindful leadership is about calmness, composure, and awareness in high-pressure situations, not aggressive authority. Leadership is a practice, not a position—focus on guiding and facilitating rather than solving every problem. Mistakes are part of growth; leaders must be humble, allow others to fail, and build an inclusive culture. Confidence must be grounded; ego-driven certainty can hinder collaboration and innovation. The CLIMB Framework stages: C: Cultivate Your Mindset—shift from self-pity to growth-oriented thinking. L: Leverage Your Strengths—identify and play to personal strengths mindfully. I: Integrate Your Purpose—align actions with vision to prevent burnout. M: Magnify Your Impact—expand influence responsibly as a leader. B: Build Your Legacy—focus on developing future leaders and leaving lasting impact. Mindfulness extends to daily actions, including eating, conversations, and energy management. Avoid making major decisions on stressful days; seek guidance from “energy boosters” to regain clarity. Leadership success is measured by the leaders you nurture, not just metrics achieved. Connect with Rahul Karan Sharma: LinkedIn: Rahul Karan Sharma Website & CLIMB Framework Resources: https://www.rahulkaransharma.com/climbframework Climb Confident Leader Podcast: https://www.rahulkaransharma.com/theclimbpodcast Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, it offers podcasts on: Mental Health & Emotional Well-being Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth Holistic Healing & Conscious Living Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment Join 168.4K+ global listeners and 4,400+ episodes to unite voices, break stigma, and share stories that matter. Contact & Follow: Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavik Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind Li