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The guest:
Dr. Yosi Amram, MIT-trained engineer, tech CEO turned psychologist, and spiritual intelligence researcher, joins us to explore how leaders can bring more meaning, purpose, and humanity into the workplace. With roots in science and lived experience, Yosi unpacks how qualities like humility, presence, and compassion can drive better business outcomes and more fulfilling lives.
Key takeaways
Resources & Links
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YouTube: Awakening Spiritual Intelligence
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The guest:
Dr. Marcia Reynolds is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), former president of the ICF, and author of several bestsellers including Coach the Person, Not the Problem. Known for her groundbreaking work on reflective inquiry and emotional intelligence, she helps leaders and coaches ignite breakthroughs that stick.
Key Takeaways
Great coaching creates a safe space for people to rethink who they are and what they want.
Emotion is the gateway to transformation—it's not just about thinking differently, but feeling differently.
Coaches shouldn’t rush to solutions; they must trust in the power of presence and curiosity.
Reflective inquiry helps clients see their own thinking and open new doors of possibility.
Real change requires discomfort—coaches walk alongside clients through that process, not around it.
Links & Resources
Coach the Person, Not the Problem – Buy the book
Learn more about Marcia: www.outsmartyourbrain.com
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The guest:
Tramaine El-Amin is a leader at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, where she champions initiatives like Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). With over 20 years of experience, Tramaine is passionate about addressing mental health challenges through systemic change, education, and advocacy. Her work empowers organizations and individuals to cultivate well-being and resilience.
In this episode, Brad speaks with Tramaine El-Amin about creating mentally healthy workplaces and the essential role of leadership in fostering a culture of well-being. They explore how organizations can balance productivity with mental health, the role of Mental Health First Aid, and the opportunities presented by technology and AI in addressing mental health challenges.
Key Takeaways
1. Leadership and Structural Change : Organizations must go beyond one-time initiatives and embed well-being into policies, culture, and daily practices. Leaders play a vital role by modeling healthy behaviors and fostering open conversations.
2. Balancing Productivity and Well-Being: Mental health and productivity are not opposing forces. Addressing systemic and individual mental health challenges boosts organizational performance.
3. Role of Technology in Mental Health :AI and other technologies can reduce admin burdens, enhance accessibility to mental health resources, and support early interventions for non-crisis situations.
4. The Power of Listening: simply listening to others without judgment can be transformative, both at work and in personal relationships. It’s a skill everyone can cultivate to make an impact.
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About the guest:
Dr. Lorri Sulpizio is a thought leader in leadership development, focusing on conscious leadership, resilience, and creating inclusive spaces. As the Director of the Conscious Leadership Academy at the University of San Diego, she works with individuals, teams, and organizations across industries. With a background in athletics as a college basketball coach, Dr. Sulpizio brings a unique perspective on the intersection of leadership, power, and voice, particularly in the context of women leaders.
In this episode, Brad sits down with Dr. Lorri Sulpizio to explore the evolving landscape of leadership. Dr. Sulpizio shares insights from her extensive work in leadership development and coaching, drawing from her experience in athletics and research into women, voice, and power. They discuss the principles of conscious leadership, the challenges women face in leadership roles, and how to build resilience and wellness as a leader. From the power of mindset shifts to practical tips for aligning with values, this episode provides a roadmap for leading with greater awareness and intention.
Key Takeaways:
1. Conscious leadership involves self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and creating space for others to thrive.
2. Leadership and management are distinct yet complementary skill sets; effective leaders know when to shift between the two.
3. Women leaders often face stereotypes and dual expectations but can thrive by aligning with their values, setting boundaries, and practicing self-compassion.
4. Resilience and well-being are cultivated through intentional practices like sleep, movement, and reflection.
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Guest Overview:
Susan Cantrell, Vice President of Products Workforce Strategies at Deloitte Consulting, is a renowned expert on the future of work and human capital. She is the co-author of Workforce of One and has been widely published in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and MIT Sloan Management Review. Susan brings decades of expertise in exploring innovative workforce strategies that bridge human sustainability and business outcomes.
In this episode, Susan Cantrell dives into the concept of human sustainability, explaining how organizations can create value for workers as human beings while driving better business outcomes. She shares insights from Deloitte's research, discusses the evolving role of AI and technology in the workplace, and highlights leadership competencies essential for guiding organizations through rapid change. Susan also emphasizes the importance of microcultures, personalized workforce strategies, and a balanced approach to change management.
Key Takeaways
1. Human Sustainability: Supporting worker well-being, equity, and growth drives long-term business success.
2.AI as an Enabler: AI augments human capabilities, fostering better outcomes when used ethically and transparently.
3. Microcultures: Allowing diverse team dynamics strengthens innovation and aligns with organizational values.
4. Future-Ready Leadership: Leaders must co-create, communicate openly, and prioritize imagination to navigate change.
5. Personalized Strategies: Hyper-personalized approaches engage workers and align individual and business goals.
6. Experimentation and Play: Creating space for iterative learning builds resilience and drives innovation.
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Guest Overview: Shoshana Grossman-Crist is an expert in driving purposeful impact for both businesses and nonprofits. Based between the U.S. and Mexico, Shoshana helps companies achieve profit and purpose without excessive consulting costs and supports nonprofits in surpassing fundraising goals while avoiding burnout. Her unique approach combines technical expertise with kindness, enabling authentic and effective leadership.
In This Episode: Shoshana shares her journey from working with nonprofits and major organizations like Danone to becoming a trusted advisor for impact-driven leaders. The conversation dives into how businesses and nonprofits can balance purpose and profit, avoid burnout, and create meaningful change through practical strategies. Shoshana also reveals the importance of resilience, well-being, and team collaboration in achieving sustainable success.
Key Takeaways:
1. Profit Meets Purpose: Businesses can integrate impact initiatives that strengthen both their operations and the communities they serve, as shown in Shoshana's work with Danone.
2. Burnout Prevention in Nonprofits: Building overhead into budgets, encouraging capacity-building investments, and fostering a culture of well-being are critical to preventing nonprofit burnout.
3. Fundraising as a Team Sport: Successful fundraising requires collaboration, realistic metrics, and focusing on relationship-building with funders.
4. The Power of Authenticity: Shoshana emphasizes showing up authentically in relationships with funders and stakeholders, creating trust and meaningful connections.
5. Simple Resilience Practices: Small habits like daily gratitude, forgiveness, and intention-setting can build personal resilience and improve overall well-being.
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Guest Overview:
Dr. Constance Scharff is the founder and director of the Human Resilience Project, a global researcher focusing on resilience at the intersection of trauma and climate change. With over 26 years of sobriety and a background in addiction and trauma treatment, Dr. Scharff has authored several books, including Ending Addiction for Good and Rock to Recovery. She advocates for integrating indigenous practices, storytelling, and somatic therapies into modern approaches to mental health.
In This Episode:
Dr. Scharff shares how her personal journey of overcoming trauma and addiction informs her work. She delves into the transformative power of somatic therapies, music, and storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on building resilience. The conversation spans topics like cultural wisdom, the future of mental health, and how everyday acts of bravery can lead to profound change.
Key Takeaways:
Connection is the Antidote to Addiction: Recovery thrives on connection, whether through relationships, shared experiences, or creative practices like music and storytelling.
Healing Resides in the Body: Somatic therapies, including movement and trauma release exercises, can unlock stored trauma and create space for recovery.
Cultural Wisdom Matters: Indigenous practices like communal singing, dancing, and storytelling offer powerful insights into collective healing and resilience.
Rewrite Your Story: The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Identifying and transforming limiting beliefs can unlock personal and professional growth.
Memorable Quotes:
“Whatever story you tell yourself becomes your reality—choose a story that empowers you.”
“Healing doesn’t happen in isolation; it happens when the whole community comes together.”
“Resilience is not about avoiding adversity; it’s about thriving through it.”
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The guest:
Sara Taylor, a leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner with 35 years of experience, is the founder of Deep Sea Consulting. Sara’s work focuses on DEI training and consulting, helping organizations navigate cultural competence, effective communication, and productive conflict resolution. She is also the author of Filter Shift and Thinking at the Speed of Bias.
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In this thought-provoking episode, Sara Baxter dives into the essential role of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in driving innovation and shaping the future of work. Drawing from her extensive experience as a strategist and advocate, Sara shares actionable insights on how leaders can create workplaces where diverse voices thrive.
Key Takeaways:
Diversity is a Catalyst for Innovation:
Diverse teams bring fresh perspectives and drive better problem-solving. Inclusion amplifies these benefits, ensuring all voices are heard.
The Role of Leaders:
Leaders must actively foster environments that celebrate differences. Inclusion is not a one-time effort but a continuous process of listening, adapting, and championing equity.
Breaking Barriers:
Sara emphasizes dismantling systemic biases and creating pathways for underrepresented groups in leadership.
Measuring Success in D&I:
Metrics matter. Organizations must track progress in representation, equity, and employee experiences to ensure accountability.
Future of Work:
The future belongs to organizations that prioritize empathy, adaptability, and collaboration. Inclusion is at the core of sustainable innovation.
Quotes:
“Diverse teams aren't just good for morale; they drive innovation.”
“True inclusion requires more than representation—it requires action.”
“Organizations that value diverse voices will shape the future of work.”
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The guest:
Ravin Jesuthasan is a global leader in workforce transformation at Mercer, recognized among the 25 most influential consultants by Consulting Magazine and one of the leading management thinkers by Thinkers 50. An author of six books, including Work Without Jobs and The Skills-Powered Organization, Ravin is at the forefront of reshaping how organizations approach AI, human capital, and the evolution of work.
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In this episode, Ravin Jesuthasan dives into the rapid transformation of work, fueled by AI, automation, and evolving people strategies. He shares insights on building resilient organizations, integrating technology into workforce planning, and the changing role of leadership in a world of uncertainty. Ravin also explores how companies can adapt to these shifts by embracing agility, fostering a culture of learning, and aligning technology with human potential.
Key Takeaways:
1. Evolving People Strategies: Traditional models no longer work. Companies must integrate AI and automation into talent strategies while embracing flexible workforces like gig workers and outsourced teams.
2. AI’s Role in Work: Transactional tasks are being automated, expertise work is enhanced by AI, and relational tasks still rely on human empathy, though AI can augment communication.
3. Resilience in Leadership: Leaders must focus on certainties, embed learning and wellbeing into workflows, and build emotional connections with their teams to handle uncertainty.
4. Skills Over Roles: Skills are the new currency in the workplace. Reskilling current employees is often more effective than hiring new talent.
5. Culture as Structure: As organizations flatten, culture replaces hierarchy, driving alignment, trust, and shared purpose in the workplace.
6. Workplace Wellbeing: Intentional design, like the "right to disconnect," improves performance and prevents burnout.
Practical Applications:
For Leaders: Develop AI fluency and use technology to enhance, not replace, human potential.
For HR Professionals: Redesign people strategies to include automation, flexible work models, and multi-generational talent.
For Organizations: Build cultures that prioritize trust, adaptability, and intentionality in wellbeing initiatives.
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The Guest:
Daniel Tolson is recognized as Asia's number one business coach, helping leaders and entrepreneurs enhance their emotional intelligence, resilience, and confidence. He is an entrepreneur, author of 21 books, and a champion of personal and professional growth. Daniel’s mission is to guide others in breaking self-sabotaging patterns and unlocking their full potential.
Key takeaways:
Resilience Is Learned, Not Innate: Resilience involves physical, emotional, and social strength. It’s built over time through adversity and persistence. Confidence Over Competence: Confidence drives success. Praising behaviors that build confidence helps create high-performing individuals and teams.
Emotional Intelligence Simplified: Emotional intelligence is about self-awareness, escaping mental ruts, intrinsic motivation, empathy, and clear communication. Breaking Generational Patterns: Self-sabotage often stems from inherited beliefs or behaviors. Recognizing and replacing these stories is key to personal growth. Focus on Direction, Not Just Goals: Goals can be fragile. Instead, focus on a clear direction aligned with your values to maintain motivation and fulfillment.
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The Guest:
Luis Velasquez is an executive coach, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of Ordinary Resilience. With a background that spans from molecular biology to leadership coaching, Luis uses his personal story of overcoming poverty, a brain tumor, and multiple life challenges to help others unlock resilience. He coaches influential leaders in Silicon Valley and teaches at Stanford University, encouraging individuals to find strength and purpose in adversity.
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In this episode, Luis shares his transformative journey and the key principles he uses to foster resilience and adaptability. He explores how resilience involves more than just endurance, instead focusing on finding fulfillment and recharging effectively. Through both his book and coaching work, Luis emphasizes the importance of adapting with a growth mindset and seeing setbacks as opportunities for strength.
Key Takeaways
Luis closes with a reminder that everyone has what they need to pursue their boldest goals. Starting with commitment and a willingness to adapt, we can create our paths forward.
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The Guest:
Dr. Nikos Patedakis is a philosopher and advocate for integrating wisdom traditions into modern life. With a focus on resilience, fulfillment, and philosophy's role in everyday experience, he brings insights into how ancient wisdom can address modern challenges. Dr. Patedakis encourages individuals to discover their core values, cultivate resilience, and embrace the process of self-discovery through philosophical practices.
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In this episode, Dr. Nikos Patedakis discusses "Resilience 4.0," a deeper, wisdom-centered form of resilience derived from ancient philosophy. He explains how wisdom traditions can guide individuals to live more authentically, fulfil their core values, and embrace resilience that transcends mere survival. The conversation covers the essence of mindfulness, the power of philosophical exploration, and actionable practices that help integrate purpose and awareness into daily life.
Key takeaways:
Resilience 4.0: True resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it's about achieving a state of wisdom-centered strength. This "Resilience 4.0" is rooted in ancient philosophy, offering a more profound, anti-fragile resilience that allows individuals to thrive amid life’s challenges.
Philosophy as Everyday Practice: Philosophy is not reserved for academics—everyone has their own approach to life. Dr. Patedakis emphasizes that we are all philosophers in how we navigate relationships, work, and values.
The Importance of Psychological Flexibility: Drawing from wisdom traditions, psychological flexibility is crucial for resilience. It’s about shifting perspectives, practicing compassion, and seeing beyond surface reactions.
The Power of a Non-Dualistic Mindset: Rather than seeing ourselves as separate from our surroundings, we can foster resilience by embracing a non-dual perspective, acknowledging that we are both part of and connected to the world around us.
Finding Fulfilment Through Purpose: Resilience is sustained by finding fulfilment and grounding actions in a "why" that aligns with core values and love. Dr. Patedakis encourages listeners to explore their "why" with depth, whether in personal growth, family, or greater good.
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The Guest: Nicola Bentley is a mindful leadership coach who works with leaders to cultivate resilience through mindfulness practices. Her background in marketing, yoga, and mindfulness informs her approach to helping leaders align focus, flow, and fulfillment. Nicola has developed a program called Pillars of Resilience that empowers leaders to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose.
Episode Overview: In this episode, Nicola Bentley discusses the intersection of mindfulness and leadership, emphasizing how leaders can cultivate resilience to navigate challenges with clarity and balance. She explores the spectrum of resilience, from everyday setbacks to life-altering adversity, and shares practical strategies for mindful leadership. Nicola also highlights the importance of intention-setting and mindful pauses to enhance decision-making and overall well-being in high-pressure environments.
Key Takeaways:
Quotes:
"Mindful leadership helps us move from a place of being overwhelmed to being aligned with focus, flow, and fulfillment."
"Resilience is about navigating life with clarity, agency, equanimity, and grace."
"Taking a pause creates space for skillfulness."
"We can be in the driver’s seat of our lives and align who we are with who we want to be."
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The guest:
Deon is the Global Chief People Officer at PAX8. With a diverse background that includes growing up in Alaska and a career spanning HR, leadership, and consulting, Deon is passionate about cultivating high-performance teams and fostering cultures of empathy and candor.
In this episode, Deon discusses her journey from Alaska to becoming a global leader in HR. She explores key leadership values, the complexities of building high-performance teams, and how vulnerability and compassion play central roles in driving sustainable performance. Deon shares insights on leadership, emotional intelligence, and why understanding people deeply is critical to success in today’s fast-paced business world.
Key Takeaways:
Quotes:
"There is no one-size-fits-all. You have to meet the individuals where they are and understand what makes them tick."
"Passion drives discretionary effort—the extra mile that defines high performance."
"Compassionate candor can be tough, but it's crucial for creating environments of growth and learning."
"Great leaders have failed—it's those who’ve been knocked down and got back up who make the most impactful leaders."
"Resilience is built when you apply pressure, face challenges, and allow for mistakes."
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The guest:
Michelle Moore is an award-winning leadership coach, speaker, and author of the book Real Wins. With a background as a former athlete and a twenty-year career in senior leadership roles across sport, government and education her pioneering advocacy work and coaching and leadership programmes have transformed the lives of professionals, young people, athletes, and the culture of many organisations. Voted as one of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’ Michelle’s work supports individuals to transform themselves to positively impact their communities. Her work spans across various industries, with a core emphasis on resilience, equity, and social justice. Michelle uses her platform to advocate for change and helps individuals unlock their potential through leadership coaching and conscious self-awareness.
In this episode, Michelle Moore dives into the importance of resilience, mindset, and leadership in personal and professional growth. Drawing from her own journey as an athlete and leader, Michelle shares how resilience is cultivated over time and how conscious leadership can create transformative change. She also explores how redefining success on your own terms can help overcome self-doubt and limiting beliefs.
Key Takeaways:
Tune in to hear more about how Michelle uses her life experiences, expertise and mindset to help others embrace resilience and find their own path to success. Stay tuned for more episodes packed with insights on high performance, leadership, and personal growth.
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The guest:
Claudia Van Den Heuvel is the Director at PwC in the Crisis and Resilience team, where she helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises. With a background in psychology, including two master’s degrees and a PhD, Claudia specializes in crisis leadership and building resilient leadership teams. She also runs the Crisis Leadership Center, where she designs developmental training programs for leaders to elevate their resilience baseline and navigate high-pressure situations effectively.
In this episode, Claudia Van Den Heuvel discusses how to build high-performing crisis leadership teams. She highlights the importance of resilience at both the individual and collective levels, and how it directly impacts decision-making, communication, and leadership during high-pressure situations. Claudia also shares her insights on crisis preparedness, the role of psychology in leadership, and how teams can maintain performance over the long haul during a crisis.
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The guest:
Nicolai Tillisch is a leadership coach working with leaders in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. As a partner at Cultivating Leadership, Nicolai focuses on helping leadership teams navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable high performance. He is also the author of Return on Ambition and is currently working on his next book, The Flower and the Cogwheel, which explores balancing structured and organic approaches to leadership.
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The guest:
Alex James is an executive coach who specializes in working with founder CEOs, consultants, and C-suite leaders around the world. With a strong background in leadership from a young age, Alex transitioned from a corporate career to starting her own coaching business nearly six years ago. Her work focuses on helping high performers align their personal and professional lives with their values. Alex is passionate about fulfillment, mind mobility, and emotional literacy, integrating these concepts into her coaching practice to help her clients lead more fulfilling, resilient lives.
In this episode, Alex shares her journey from sales leadership to executive coaching, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one’s values for a fulfilling life. She discusses the role of discipline, rest, and recovery in achieving high performance, and how practicing mind mobility can help individuals manage their emotional states and shift their mindset during high-pressure situations. Alex also highlights the importance of integrity, humility, and responsibility in cultivating resilience and living a purpose-driven life.
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The guest:
Stuart Andrews is an executive leadership consultant and coach with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in empowering business leaders to unleash their full potential and cultivate high-performing teams. Stuart has held leadership roles in global companies, including Fortune 500 firms, and is the author of "The Leadership Shift." His expertise lies in business analysis, project management, and fostering high-performing cultures.
In this engaging episode, Stuart emphasizes the importance of trust and psychological safety as foundational elements for high-performing teams. Leaders must exemplify the organization's values and provide real-time feedback to nurture a culture of fearlessness and innovation. He outlines practical strategies for creating a psychologically safe workplace, such as demonstrating vulnerability and openness within leadership teams. The conversation also delves into the challenges of differing opinions and the role of leadership in resolving conflicts to ensure alignment and unity.
Key takeaways:
Trust and Psychological Safety: Key elements in building high-performing teams are trust and psychological safety, allowing team members to express their opinions freely and authentically.
Leadership's Role: Effective leadership is fundamental in setting the culture and values of an organization. Leaders must walk the talk to foster trust and engagement.
Real-Time Feedback: Gone are the days of annual performance reviews. Continuous, real-time feedback is critical for employee development and organizational growth.
Conflict Resolution: Addressing conflicts through structured debates and open communication is essential for maintaining high performance and team cohesion.
Values in Action: Organizations must live their values every day, not just display them on a website. This commitment to values directly impacts employee engagement and business success.
"Leadership behaviors need to be demonstrated and exemplified in every aspect of the organization."
"If those values that they've signed up to are lived and breathed every single day, they're not odds."
"Psychological safety starts with the leadership team being able to sit down with their teams and be vulnerable."
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The guest:
Michka Guerrier is a director at PwC and the founder of High Realities. With over 16 years of global experience, Michka integrates elite sports methodologies into the business world to help individuals and teams reach their full potential. Aside from his professional career in business consulting and IT consulting, Michka has a rich background in sports, having competed in tennis, Thai boxing, MMA, and free grappling. He is also pursuing international mountain guide certification.
The conversation delves deep into practical strategies for fostering high performance, resilience, and dealing with setbacks in a team environment. Michka emphasizes the value of empowerment, purpose, and role modeling in leadership while discussing the misconceptions around burnout and the importance of a balanced life. Highlighting the lessons learned from elite sports, Michka shares his insights on urgency, consistency, and the holistic approach to performance, advocating for leaders to create environments where team members can thrive.
Key Takeaways:
1. "A high-performance team is a team where growth is happening."
2. "If you want high performance, you need high recovery."
3. "In my view, first of all, nobody is to blame [for burnout], but there is one person responsible, and that’s you."
4. "Inspirational leadership starts with leading yourself. People will notice whether you are living a healthy, balanced life."
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