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In this wise and authentic interview, I speak with my friend and colleague Tami Simon about her leadership journey as the founder of Sounds True. Sounds True is a company on a mission to impart spiritual wisdom and thus be in service in the waking up and healing of our world. Sounds True is a company that publishes over 800 spoken-word audio and music recordings, books, multimedia learning resources, and online educational programs from those prominent in the fields of spirituality, psychology, health, and healing, and original works by writers and lecturers Andrew Weil, Pema Chödrön, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jack Kornfield, Ram Daas, Tara Brach, the Dalai Lama, and is also publishing my upcoming book Shine-Ignite your inner game to lead consciously at work and in the world. In this interview, we learn from Tami’s 35+ year career, she shares about her leadership wisdom to aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs, the inner game practices she uses to embody a strong and inclusive culture and lastly we learn how she is shining her unique light to promote greater consciousness work and in the world. This interview kicks off the 3rd season of the Shine podcast and 2021 with a powerful message.   Key Takeaways: [1:50] Carley introduces the 2021 focus on how the inner game rules the outer game and introduces a leader that embodies conscious leadership — Tami Simon. [7:25] Tami reflects on the inception and mission of Sounds True publishing company and the need to disseminate spiritual wisdom. [13:45] The evolution of a multimedia company that effectively delivers dharma to the world, including in Carley’s personal life. [19:29] Tami’s definition of dharma and the importance of communicating the essential truths of humankind. [20:35] The best-selling programs at Sounds True focus on meditation, breathing, the seven chakras, empaths, self-care, and desire. [24:33] Tami aims to touch in with herself throughout the day by connecting with the whole self, including the head, heart, and body, and asking herself “what is needed right now?”. [28:51] Tami is committed to learning and growing by increasing intimacy with those she is closest to by allowing vulnerability and sitting with grief. [32:51] The value of leaning into vulnerability, recognizing the fragility of our lives, and embracing the capacity for loving and losing. [37:46] The guiding lights and consciousness practices that support the culture of Sounds True, including dealing with conflict with kindness. [43:33] Valuable pieces of wisdom that only come with running a company for 34 years. [48:48] Nourishing the self in the midst of entrepreneurship can be achieved by connecting with nature and committing to your own health and balance. [52:51] Tami reflects on lessons she has learned from key conversations, including facing challenges with motivation and optimism. [1:00:00] What inspires Tami as she continues to move forward with her meaningful work. [1:02:50] Carley shares four questions that will increase your inner game as you move into the new year.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Four Sigmatic — use discount code SHINE for 15% off Shinebook Free Conscious Leadership Workshop Sounds True Waking Up in the World  

In this inspiring interview with my friend Anne Therese, we speak about the importance of doing the inner work and cultivating a strong conscious inner game so we can each take a stand to lead in a way that supports life and builds the kind of workplace and world that we want to live and thrive in. Anne and I both speak to the importance of and the how-to of climate activism and optimism. As we near the end of the year, this feels like a perfect ending to a perfect transformational storm. May it serve you well. “It’s OK for our hearts to be broken over the world. What else is a heart for?” – Joanna Macy Anne Therese co-founded Role Models Management in 2017, a talent agency that puts ethics, sustainability, and social justice at the core of our business. She also started the climate optimist podcast and is creating an inspiring following with her passion on this topic around the world.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley reflects on the journey of this year and introduces today’s guest, climate activist and optimist Anne Therese. [4:38] Anne shares the why behind the passion and optimism she brings to the world. [10:30] How Anne transformed herself from angry activist to climate optimist. [13:54] Is it really okay to be angry and anxious about the current state of the world? [18:07] The power of approaching activism and climate change with a “we” mindset, open mindedness and an attitude of fun. [21:49] The daily practices that lend to Anne’s optimism include gathering strength from her community and cultivating respect for her body. [25:48] The role that connecting with nature plays in achieving balance and clarity. [32:58] How to fully feel the emotions that come with the awareness of the suffering and love that we have for the planet. [38:16] Optimism and healing can be found in the gift of presence and the power of active hope. [40:10] Conversations that have given Anne hope and inspiration in her quest for change. [45:08] Understanding the intersection of limiting plastic consumption, death, and slowing down. [52:40] Carley shares the experiences she has had with composting, limiting waste and changing her habits. [57:30] Six climate actions you can take right now and as you move into the new year.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Four Sigmatic — use discount code SHINE for 15% off Shinebook Free Conscious Leadership Workshop The Climate Optimist The Action Squad Hey Change Podcast Kiss the Ground One Tree Planted Give Love

In this powerful interview, I speak to my friend Chip Conley on how we build the inner game of authenticity. Chip shares his modern elder view on the gift of transformation that the pandemic is offering to us individually and collectively. Chip and I also speak to our deep connection with nature and the wisdom nature can inspire as our teacher. Chip talks about the authenticity equation of self-awareness + authenticity= courage. As you move into the end of the year, authenticity is one of the most important skills we can each cultivate to create a workplace and world where everyone can thrive. Chip Conley is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy located in Baja, CA. Prior to this endeavor, he has been a long time successful entrepreneur, a graduate of Stanford's Business School, and was influential in running Joi de Vivre hospitality. Additionally, In 2013, he advised the CEO of Airbnb Brian Cheskey in his role as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley invites listeners to share in a practice of gratitude and reflects on the inner game quality of authenticity. [5:49] Self-awareness plus authenticity equals courage — today’s guest Chip Conley embodies authenticity as a human and as a leader. [7:10] What does conscious leadership mean to Chip? It starts with intentionally giving awareness to it and giving service leadership to your work. [9:49] A conscious leader shows up differently in order to serve in the way that they want to, and that means being responsible rather than reactive in your interactions with others. [12:42] How to create space that allows for creativity in an environment that demands constant reactivity. [17:16] Spying on the divine will create a generativity and provide the wisdom that allows you to create a difference in the world of others. [22:52] There are miracles happening all around us if we are able to be the noticer. Chip shares his journey with healing from a cancer diagnosis and the healing it has enabled him to give others. [28:14] How can disruptions like we’ve seen in 2020 serve us as we move forward to the new normal? Chip explains the phases that move us toward a deeper level of transformation. [36:28] The transactional relationships in the working world need to be moved to transformational relationships. [37:10] Chip’s books that highlight being a conscious leader and utilizing emotional equations to create greater authenticity. [42:26] A call to action to lead with both transparency and authenticity and to reject the actions that are not serving our work and our relationships. [47:02] Carley shares three questions that you can ask yourself in order to better increase your own game of authenticity.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Four Sigmatic — use discount code SHINE for 15% off Shinebook Free Conscious Leadership Workshop Chip Conley Chip Conley’s TED Talk Wisdom at Work Modern Elder Academy  

In this interview, Scott and I discuss the important topic of leading from love. Scott Shute leads the compassion and mindfulness programs for LinkedIn. Mindfulness allows us to see things as they are with presence and compassion and is the act of being with the suffering of whatever is occurring in the moment. Compassion is going from “me” to “we.” At LinkedIn, they define compassion as the capacity of having awareness of others, a mindset of wishing the best for others, and the courage to take action. By choosing to practice meditation and thus grow our mindsets to something greater than our past experiences, traumas, or narratives, we can choose what we want to believe and thus what we will become. From a place of presence, we can choose love over fear. Leading from love at work and in the world is one of the greatest qualities we can cultivate right now. Love is how we will build bridges, change unhealthy systems, and step towards healing the divide.   Key Takeaways: [:01] All you need is love! Love is the inner game conscious quality of November, and love is the key to healing from trauma. [4:49] Consciously choosing a new path and practicing new patterns of thinking will dictate a future worth showing up for. [7:35] Ask yourself — do I want to lead from fear or from love? [11:43] Compassion links conscious leadership in business and moves from thinking about me to thinking about we. [14:07] Scott Shute shares the spiritual journey that led him to practicing meditation. [19:16] Practicing meditation has benefitted Scott’s personal and professional relationships, and he notices its benefits most when he doesn’t do his daily practice. [21:55] How does meditation and mindfulness lead to greater compassion for self and others? [26:10] Scott and Carley each share the inner work that they are currently working on in these uncertain times. [31:14] Scott highlights the work that he does as LinkedIn’s Mindfulness and Compassion senior leader in developing greater presence and sharing it with others in a professional setting. [38:52] Action steps for operationalizing compassion and making mindfulness a successful daily practice in a global company. [40:48] Identifying the key points of individual and team behavior that will best move a company toward working together as one. [44:48] How does a business platform that is leading and loving with compassion affect communities, the world and the planet at large? [47:35] LinkedIn’s response to the Black Lives Matter movement and the emphasis they have placed on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. [52:19] Scott shares insights into his upcoming book and the voice of the inner critic that at times keeps him from being his best and most compassionate self. [59:52] How can you overcome the fear and uncertainty that creates anxiety in this VUCA year? [1:01:35] Scott sees hope in the relationships that are being strengthened and the opportunities that are emerging with the challenges of these uncertain times. [1:04:52] Carley encourages listeners to join in the second part of her free conscious leadership workshop.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Four Sigmatic — use discount code SHINE for 15% off Shinebook Free Conscious Leadership Workshop Scott Shute Wise at Work The Full Body Yes: Change Your World and Your Work From the Inside Out by Scott Shute  

In this nourishing conversation, Danielle and I speak about all our passions, the science and healing power of mushrooms, food as medicine, how to increase our inner game of well being, and her pathway towards being a mycologist and supporting the education of mushrooms for healing, and collective awakening and flourishing. Danielle Ryan Broida, RH (AHG) is a key player in the worldwide mushroom movement. As a Registered Herbalist (RH) of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG), Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Instructor of Mycology, and National Educator of Four Sigmatic, Danielle is teaching the world about the importance of a life on functional mushrooms. You don’t want to miss this episode, it's shroom good.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley offers insights into the reasons she is voting for Joe Biden and presents questions listeners need to ask themselves before voting. [9:37] How can we heal ourselves and our planet through the power of self-care and mushrooms? Carley introduces the interconnectedness we share with mushrooms and her guest Danielle Ryan Broida. [13:40] Conscious leadership and the importance of self-care, or filling our own cup before we begin to pour out to others. [16:25] Danielle shares some of the guiding mantras that lead the work at Four Sigmatic including innovation, independence, and growth. [18:36] The four criteria of adaptogens and how they react to internal and external stressors. [22:23] Functional mushrooms and their first tier and second tier components for healing and well-being. [26:35] Danielle recalls her experiences with mushrooms in Thailand, India, Indonesia and Bali. [30:14] Recoining the animal kingdom as a queendom in which fungi connect every living thing in our Mother Earth together. [33:19] How can mushrooms help to heal our lives and our planet? The role of mycoremediation and the powerful characteristics of mushrooms including reishi, chaga, and lion’s mane. [43:30] The benefits of tremella and its relationship with water. [46:35] How to find the perfect balance of functional mushrooms and bring their healing benefits into your daily routine. [52:37] Resources to guide you in learning more about the benefits of functional mushrooms. [54:10] Danielle shares the hope she feels in alternative and sustainable options for wellbeing.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Four Sigmatic — use discount code SHINE for 15% off Shinebook Danielle Ryan Wellness Mushroom Academy American Herbalists Guild I Will Vote  

I interview Dr. Maysa Akbar on her view of how to be an anti-racist, how we can begin to fight racial injustice, and walk through a detailed roadmap for those of us feeling the call to show up and create and build a more just and equitable world. In her book, Beyond Ally, Dr. Akbar showcases racial justice work through the creation of the Ally Identity Model, which details the stages of allyship in dismantling systemic oppression. She is a groundbreaking psychologist, best-selling author, and healer. Dr. Akbar is a thought leader and expert in racial trauma, allyship, diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is also an assistant professor at Yale University in the School of Medicine.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck shares the October focus on well-being and practices of self-care that will enable us to flourish in difficult times. [3:59] Introducing guest Dr. Maysa Akbar, who shares her upbringing and the life experiences that led her to work as an expert in racial trauma, allyship, diversity and inclusion. [12:02] How leaning into her past has led Maysa to cultivate resilience, agility and flexibility. [15:15] Becoming an effective ally starts with developing a partnership with an opposed or marginalized community to seek racial justice. [19:33] Maysa shares the response to her new book Beyond Ally and focuses on the efforts of those that are fighting to create partnership in an equitable world. [23:00] The importance of knowing the next step to take when moving beyond allyship and when reconciling with the past. [26:42] Carley shares her steps toward activation as an ally and the understanding she has developed along the way. [29:37] The stages of the Ally Identity Model and how anyone can begin the journey toward allyship from where they currently are. [37:19] Where do most people currently fall on the Ally Identity Model? Maysa shares a snapshot of America today compared to where it used to be and where it has the potential to go. [42:18] Strategies for effectively hospicing out old systems that are keeping our country divided starts with taking ownership of our history, spending time together and showing compassion. [46:13] Maysa shares the way to continue the conversation and to embrace your ability to affect change at this time.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Four Sigmatic — discount code SHINE Shinebook “Trump bans ‘anti-American’ diversity training” BBC News article Maysa Akbar Integrated Wellness Group Beyond Ally: The Pursuit of Racial Justice, by Dr. Maysa Akbar ”How are we getting along?” Carley’s recent solo episode on the Shine podcast

This month’s topic of resilience speaks to your ability to rise from all of the challenges that life may serve you. In this interview Anne Grady and I speak about her personal and professional struggles, her recipes for resilience, and how mindset plays such an important role in finding the silver lining amidst difficulty and discomfort. If you find that you are being hard on yourself with all of the changes and uncertainties in today’s world, remember that success means growth. If you are learning and growing in each mindful moment, you are successful.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck addresses climate changes, this month’s topic of resilience and her guest speaker and author Anne Grady. [5:20] What does conscious leadership mean to Anne? It starts with being present to the needs of your team and honoring your connections with individuals. [7:40] Resiliency is the new leadership currency, and the right team provides its members the physiological safety that is modeled by its leader. [13:00] Leaders have to experience setbacks as part of their success. Remember that the definition of success is growth. [16:24] Anne shares the life experiences and tools that have helped her develop a stronger, more resilient, and courageous inner game. [23:00] What is the role of faith and trust in enduring all that you will face in this life? Anne emphasizes the value of recognizing the fact that you have already survived the hardest challenges of your life so far. [28:54] Resilience as the ability to get back up again is a power and and a contentment that can only come from within ourselves. [34:55] Anne shares her motivation behind writing Mind Over Moment and its accompanying journal. [41:01] The value of our scars, the stories they tell, and the lessons we learn from them. [44:25] We cannot heal our wounds if we are continually placing blame on other people. Ask yourself, “what am I putting out into the world? Am I perpetuating positivity or pain?” [50:22] The fundamental attribution error reminds us that we are all doing the best we can — giving people the benefit of the doubt will serve us all well.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Four Sigmatic — discount code SHINE Shinebook Anne’s Ted Talk Mind Over Movement  

Mark Nepo is a poet and spiritual adviser who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over 30 years. Nepo is best known for his New York Times #1 bestseller, The Book of Awakening. He has published 12 books and recorded six audio projects. A cancer survivor, Nepo writes and teaches about the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship. In this powerful interview, Mark Nepo and I speak to how we can cultivate deeper levels of love and resilience in this time of disruption, transformation, and division. We are at a precipice of creating a whole new world that moves away from “othering” by a simple mindset shift of seeing that we are more together than alone. Being wholehearted is living with more truth, kindness and meaning amidst the suffering in the world.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces Mark Nepo and the topic of inner resilience to lead with more meaning, truth and kindness. [8:35] How can we live and lead in these difficult times with love and kindness? It starts with inner resilience. [11:25] Mark shares his cancer journey and the grief and loss that he had to process in order to move forward. [14:53] Surrender means cooperating with the truth as we meet it, and suffering makes clear what we need to see most in the moment we need to see it. [21:00] Our inner hierarchy of needs requires that we take time to develop and shine our inner light. Deepening our roots and widening our trunks will allow us to weather the challenges of our time. [26:46] Mark shares how he learned to discern fear and pain in his cancer journey so that he could surrender and cooperate with the truth as needed. [31:07] Fear has its place in our lives, but we cannot allow it to overinflate in our lives during difficult times. Mark teaches how to face your fears in a manageable way. [37:50] What tools are in your toolbox to help you right-size your sense of things to help you overcome pain and fear as it comes? [44:42] How do we embrace the dark so that the light can shine through, allowing us to build a better world? Consciousness is darkness made light and quiet bravery in the face of fear. [49:49] Carley shares her practice of embracing a heightened awareness in the triggering interactions that she shares with others. [55:11] Mark shares the details of his upcoming webinar that will speak to the power of togetherness, what gives him hope in the future of our world today, and a stanza from his powerful poem. [59:03] Carley shares an ingestible resource for developing resilience in today’s constantly changing landscape.     Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Four Sigmatic — discount code SHINE Shinebook Mark Nepo Mark Nepo Webinar — More Together Than Alone The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters by Mark Nepo More Together Than Alone: Discovering the Power and Spirit of Community in Our Lives and in the World by Mark Nepo

In this solo episode, Carley explores the concept of seeing whiteness and how to have important conversations about race at work. Carley will share an essential 3 part framework to support you to have brave exchanges that can foster more compassion, equity, safety, inclusion, and collaboration in the workplace.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces the critical topic of today’s podcast — bridging differences in our workplaces and in our world. [4:48] Carley’s diversity story and how it has shaped her views of discrimination, oppression, slavery, racism, and the importance of the inner work that affects how we show up. [7:01] Introducing the inner game skill of greater self awareness, emotional intelligence, empathy, resilience and how it enables us to build bridges and lead consciously. [10:23] How can we bridge our differences in ways that enable collaboration and creative solutions? It starts with getting comfortable with discomfort and a willingness to try and try again. [12:43] The initial inner skills that will allow you to bridge differences including assuming positive intent, becoming a better listener, employing mindfulness exercises, and practicing self-compassion. [18:05] Three steps to guide you through difficult conversations about race including acknowledgement and validation, curiosity with compassion, and focusing on solutions. [23:10] Three powerful resources that can support you in your efforts to heal the division and divide of our world. [25:47] Racism is a form of trauma — how can your commitment to your inner work allow you to promote inclusion and healing? [27:22] Carley explains how you can prioritize your self-care by utilizing food as medicine.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals “Befriending Your Inner Critic” by Carley Hauck Seeing White Beyond Ally Embodying Courage Four Sigmatic  

How leaders are judged in a difficult time is not necessarily what they said or did, but how they made people feel. Leaders who are genuinely empathetic and concerned for the needs of those they represent will come across as honest, sincere, and authentic. In this interview, we speak of the essential inner game quality of emotional intelligence and how this, combined with self-awareness, creates greater social awareness and relationship mastery. When we think and feel into the bigger problems we as a human race, society, and business need to solve, it all comes down to relationships. Find the path forward to a socially responsible workplace and the world with Johanna Lyman.   Johanna Lyman is the Principal Consultant and Practice Leader for Culture and Inclusion at Kadabra. She is a dynamic, energetic Leadership and Culture coach and consultant with nearly 30 years of experience in leadership development and culture change. She is adept at combining coaching, training, and facilitation to help clients build sustainably profitable businesses while creating deep meaning in their work. She believes that inclusion and diversity should be seen as the natural outcomes of building great cultures.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces the importance of cultivating greater emotional intelligence as one of the conscious inner game skills that will allow you to develop relationship mastery and connect with others on a greater level. [6:36] Introducing Johanna Lyman, who shares the experiences that led her to knowing why conscious leadership in business, integrity and recognizing our shared humanity matters to her. [10:53] The tools for inner work that Johanna has been engaging in to help her through this VUCA time include meditation, a social media fast, and recognizing the gifts of the pandemic and the lessons we can learn from them. [17:48] Emotional intelligence and the importance of being present in uncertain times to allow us to develop an increased sense of self-awareness. [23:14] These unprecedented times have given us the opportunity to change the world from a place of abundance or scarcity to a place of sufficiency. [27:53] How the flying trapeze and bouldering can teach us to let go of the things we are used to holding onto in order to move toward something better. [30:50] The four aspects of emotional intelligence as they relate to upping the inner and the outer game and our ability to lead consciously. [38:17] Everyone is feeling more than they’ve ever felt before in this pandemic, and the weight of the feelings is resting on leaders who have not been trained to manage it all. What can be done about it? Start with the Zoom In, Zoom Out practice. [42:48] How to refine the critical piece of emotional intelligence in all that we are learning in these unprecedented times. [46:08] Supporting leaders and workplaces in the important conversations that need to be taking place right now starts with embracing the fact that mistakes are going to be made. [50:12] The various levels of learning that can effectively create change, including addressing and unraveling racism. [55:37] Prioritizing people over the planet and protecting people of color so that we can save our planet and create a more equitable workplace for everyone. [58:38] Johanna shares a message of hope for listeners to become the cultivated leaders the world needs now.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Conscious Company Kadabra (SJLC) Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship With Your Money and Your Life by Lynne Twist  

Laura is an international thought leader and expert on sustainability leadership and has spent her entire career advising global leaders on sustainability and building impact- and purpose-driven organizations, and movements. Laura is co-founder of Regenerators and co -author of Regenerative Leadership with her co-founder and co-author Giles Hutchinson. Laura has supported the Copenhagen Climate Council, the World Business Summit on Climate Change, Project Green Light and Sustainia. Under Laura’s leadership, Sustainia became a global mega-brand within sustainability with an outreach to more than 150 million people, a database of 4000 sustainable solutions, multiple state-of-the art publications and a unique partner network of Regenerative Leadership with her co-founder Giles Hutchinson. Regenerative organizations will be tomorrow’s success stories. Those that hold-on to yesterday’s logic will become yesterday’s news. It’s simple: adapt or die.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces the importance of cultivating greater self-awareness as one of the conscious inner game skills that will allow you to be more emotionally adaptable during these unprecedented times. [3:05] The experience that reminded Carley that leaning into surrender allows us to handle the constant shifting, change and disruption that is constantly being thrust upon us. [10:55] Laura describes the installation of regenerative systems and a return to nature in her personal life in Portugal. [18:26] Regenerative leadership asks ‘How can I heal and regenerate from my actions?’ and ‘How can I bring about more value than I take?’ [25:03] The leaders that the world desperately needs right now have to cultivate a greater ecosystem awareness. [28:19] How a brain injury led Laura to experience a string of epiphanies, including both massive breakthroughs as well as breakdowns, suffering and transformation. [36:30] The variation in her daily meditation practice that has furthered Laura’s inner journey. [41:45] Do you let your head lead the way? Or do you listen to your body and let it lead you? The importance of cultivating both a strong inner and outer connection. [46:51] Laura’s book provides the framework for building regenerative life-affirming businesses. [53:19] The logic of life is our translation of the intelligence of nature, and Laura explains how that fact has to factor into everything that we do. [59:11] Shamanism — the value of understanding its practices and the importance of incorporating it into leadership and businesses. [1:03:44] Words of wisdom to help your inner cultivation so that you can have a greater positive influence on the world around you.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Laura Storm Regenerating Leadership: The DNA of Life Affirming 21st Century Organizations by Laura Storm and Giles Hutchins Free Meditation Courses — 30 Days of Mindful Living “Little Earthquakes” by Tori Amos

Today’s VUCA world we are being faced with challenges and unprecedented complexities the world of leaders and managers have never seen before. “The solutions to our current problems cannot be solved from the level of consciousness that created them. They can only be solved from a higher order of consciousness, one that is more complex than the complexity we face. Therefore, it is prudent, we uplevel our inner skills now so we lead consciously at work and in the world. In the months to come, I will outline the 6 conscious inner game skills we can all learn and grow to become the people we need to be to impact the greatest positive change in the years to come. In today’s solo episode, I will guide you in how to cultivate the skill of self-awareness as a way of turning inward, reflecting on your experiences, your motivations and the consequences of your actions so that you can continue to learn and grow. By cultivating the inner game of self awareness, others will perceive you as confident, present, capable, even visionary. Increased self-awareness will allow you an important skill to stay present and grounded amidst all the changes.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces the importance of cultivating the inner conscious game skills that will allow you to be more emotionally adaptable during these unprecedented times. [4:26] Self-awareness is the first of six inner conscious inner game skills, and it starts with recognizing your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, then turning inward and taking action as a result. [5:45] Defining this VUCA time and understanding the effects of an off-balanced system within yourself and within your work. [8:02] Each of the topics we will cover in the next six months of conscious leadership training. [9:25] What might be getting in the way of doing the inner work? Carley highlights Maslov’s hierarchy of needs and explains the role of each in our ability to show up as our best self. [12:43] Increased self-awareness gives you the opportunity to identify what you can heal and transform in order to thrive in difficult times. [13:09] Carley leads listeners through a meditation exercise that will help cultivate greater inner and outer awareness. [20:58] The results of increased self-awareness start with the ability to remain present and mindful in everything you do and are faced with. [23:26] Carley invites listeners to join into each of the upcoming leadership skills episodes and to share the podcast on your favorite social media channel.   Resources: Leading from Wholeness Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals  

In this solo interview I share about the 6 inner game skills necessary for leaders and workers to thrive in our changing world. I will chart out the steps you can take to grow this in the coming months to stay grounded and grow yourself into who you need to be to lead, flourish, and adapt wisely now and for the future. The word Apocalypse means the lifting of the veil. We need to hang in and create practices and structures now that will support us to lead consciously internally and externally through this pandemic and the next year. “Every challenge comes with a gift and every gift comes with a challenge. The bigger the challenge, the bigger the gift.”   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces Leading from Wholeness and shares some of the highlights and goals of the Shine podcast. [4:15] Carley reflects on her pandemic experience and the results that came from her Embodying Courage journey. [8:30] The possibilities for change that are so greatly needed in our nation and our world all start with a mindful cultivation of our inner game. [13:22] The history of the power of leaders, a look at today’s economic landscape and environment, and the call for braver exchanges and greater leadership consciousness. [16:25] A reflection on the opportunity to reset ourselves, to create greater balance, and to make the inner choices that will better serve our outer environment. [17:49] Carley leads listeners through a grounding practice that leads to greater inner balance and mindfulness. [24:28] The importance of staying present in the body rather than getting stuck in the mind during times of greatest trial. [27:11] Carley shares her upcoming plans to help listeners develop the inner game qualities in ways that will positively influence your outer game and how you show up in the world. [31:00] An invitation and offering for listeners to join in the Leading Courageously Group Coaching Program.   Resources: Carley Hauck Website Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Embodying Courage Leading Courageously Group Coaching Program Time to Rise & Breakthrough Ocean Hero search engine

Jeff Brown is the author of the book Grounded Spirituality, which calls out and critically reviews ungrounded spiritualities, and presents a new model of authentic humanness, offering us a more integrated, embodied, and heartfelt path going forward. We can see the misuse of power in the highest levels of leadership — in politics, in Hollywood, and even in spiritual communities. Jeff has joined me today to explore the reasons that too many of us don’t feel empowered to speak up against the misuse of power. He encourages the process that we must work through to begin on the path toward healing. This is a process that I have been very engaged in over the last year, and I feel very passionate about it. The time for speaking out is now and I want to endow you with the words and confidence that you need to call up and call out unacceptable behaviors wherever you might see them. Speaking up encourages accountability so these patterns stop and we can heal vs hurt. This is what our world needs today.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck shares the need to call out intolerable behaviors in leadership, what is at the root of not speaking up, and choosing a different path. She is joined by author and activist Jeff Brown. [4:05] Jeff Brown shares the events and spiritual understanding that led him to write Grounded Spirituality. [7:54] Jeff defines patriarchal spirituality as the man-created and -dominated way that some people embody enlightenment and rationalize a lack of integrity. [11:22] Understanding the relationship between the new cage community and grounded spirituality as it best serves an enlightened individual. [17:12] Carley and Jeff both share some of the grounded spirituality practices that have led them to greater mindfulness. [20:10] The Soulshaping Facebook group and why we need to have safe places for conversations about unconscious leaders and spiritual communities that are not acting with integrity. [25:25] Understanding the dark side of communities that are not acting in integrity, including two California organizations, and Carley’s warning to avoid involvement with them. [30:00] Jeff shares the human psychology and patriarchal spirituality factors that play a role in remaining subject to an abusive leader, and why we have to question their teachings. [37:30] Anger and forgiveness, the danger of forgiving injustices too quickly, and the need for working through anger rather than bypassing it. [43:10] Jeff shares a call to action — to embrace the idea that repressed emotions are unactualized spiritual lessons, and that seeking healing is the highest form of spiritual practice and offers recommendations to begin healing. [48:03] Carley leads listeners through the purpose and the step-by-step process of calling out and calling up, including questions and dialogue examples that will enable you to find the strength to speak up.   Resources: Living Well Awake Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Breakthrough at Living Well Awake Brave Exchanges: Workshop #1 Healing the Gender Divide   Today’s Guest Jeff Brown Soulshaping Institute Soulshaping Facebook Group Grounded Spirituality by Jeff Brown   Jeff’s Recommendations Somatic Experiencing Tension, Stress, and Trauma Release Bioenergetic Therapy Core Energenetics   Links to News Articles “The survivor who broke the Shambhala sexual assault story” “No Accountability for Interchange Counseling Institute Founder Steve Bearman” “Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape at New York Trial”  

Raman Frey, is first and foremost an amazing human and my dear friend. Raman is the founder of Good People Dinners, a Bay Area community focused on meaningful conversations that bring together professional chefs and thoughtful speakers on a variety of topics. Raman is an incredible speaker, moderator, interviewer, and author. His writing has appeared in many publications, including Harvard Business Review. Raman has written a book on how we might design and deploy new incentive systems to create a more just and thriving world. This is the topic of this Shine podcast interview. Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces the Breakthrough conscious leadership program and her upcoming March 14th Brave Exchange Workshop: Healing the Gender Divide with Raman Frey. [4:46] Carley introduces Raman Frey, who has joined her to discuss ways to design and employ incentive systems that encourage a just and thriving world. [7:17] Raman shares the experiences that led his passion for creating incentives with positive environmental and social governance impact. [13:05] Defining the concept of Incentive System Design and why humans need to desire less greed and to live in greater harmony with the planet. [16:53] Raman shares his book recommendations and their main concepts, including behavioral and biological constraints, capital beats labor, and why more is not always better for everyone. [24:48] Why do we need hundreds of different solutions to the Earth’s greatest challenges, and how do we elevate the inner consciousness to lead from more love? [30:22] Understanding power — who it benefits, how it is in conflict with the more altruistic Incentive Systems Design, and what we must remember in order to rise above it’s darker side. [40:00] Is it possible for a technology to maintain an altruistic state as it gains power and turns into a more and more powerful weapon? [47:05] Leveling the playing field — what will it take to secure more equality and greater diversity at the top? [54:52] The ability to have real, meaningful conversations starts with cultivating the inner skills of empathy, authenticity, vulnerability and trust, which you can practice at the upcoming Brave Exchange Workshop. [59:05] Raman shares his vision of an ideal world that includes redefining the incentive systems that shape human behaviors, how to recognize when we have enough, and what to do next. [1:05:52] Overcoming inequality will start with creating a world of belonging to community, family, neighborhood and cultivating a greater sense of self worth. [1:08:11] Raman highlights his upcoming August 7-14th Good People adventures retreat. [1:11:02] Carley closes with an invitation to attend the March 14th Brave Exchanges workshop. Resources: Living Well Awake Website   Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Breakthrough at Living Well Awake Brave Exchanges: Workshop #1 Healing the Gender Divide Raman Frey Good People Dinners Us and Them: Understanding Your Tribal Mind by David Berreby  Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas The Economics of Inequality by Thomas Piketty Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming by Paul Hawken Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant Kate Raworth TEDTalk: A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow

Vince Guglielmetti takes pride in creating an inclusive environment and was recognized as Intel Inclusive Leader of the Year in 2017. He declared that he would drive to 40% gender diversity by 2025 at Intel Costa Rica. Inclusive Leadership and his passion for developing others to achieve more than they believe possible is what motivates him. He is a strong believer that when you combine technical excellence with leading people in a positive way, you can do anything. Vince serves as the VP/GM, AMR Manufacturing Operations at Intel.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces herself as the founder of Living Well Awake. [1:52] Allyship is a tool that creates a culture of belonging in the workplace to allow everyone a chance to be included, heard and acknowledged. [5:25] Recognizing the importance of male allyship in light of the presidential impeachment trial. [7:58] To Vince Guglielmetti, male allyship is the ability to use the power and privilege he has to change the world. [10:57] Highlighting the Men Advocating Real Change program which empowers men to engage as allies for workplace inclusion. [13:57] How does male allyship overcome and reverse the negative effects of manbox culture? [19:18] The language that allies use to promote inclusion, raise awareness, and create safety in the workplace. [22:20] Steps you can take to encourage allyship from employees who may be hesitant to join in the effort. [25:00] A look at the efforts of Intel’s Ally Nation program of inclusion in leadership and in the workplace. [27:12] Vince’s advice for growing empathy and compassion as a leader starts with staying informed and aware and advocating those whose voice isn’t heard yet. [31:13] What gives Vince Guglielmetti hope for the future? [33:33] Carley closes with specific actions that can be taken to raise awareness, increase inclusion, speak up and act today.   Resources: Living Well Awake Website Living Well Awake newsletter Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Breakthrough at Living Well Awake Intel’s Inclusion Program Men Advocating Real Change Ally Nation Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg “The Role of Male Allyship in Conscious Leadership and Business” by Carley Hauk Better Man Conference  

In this solo interview I want to connect more deeply with you about the stages of death and rebirth. In 2020, it is important that we shed what is no longer serving us individually and then rise together to be in service of each other and our world. There is a hospicing of old systems and a need for new leadership and business, and I hope you will find encouragement as I share the 8 stages in the hero or heroine’s journey that you can use as a template to navigate your own transition from death to rebirth in your life. Join me on the path and discover how you can breakthrough with your greatest gifts in this next year and decade.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces herself as the founder of Living Well Awake. [1:51] Carley shares her experience of flying on the “good side” on a recent trip to Costa Rica and calls for more love, wisdom, and generosity in the workplace and the world. [5:49] There is a call and a need for a refocus on dying and rebirth that can be seen in the fires around the world. [7:00] The heroine experiences in 2019 that have led Carley to face this new year with strength and hope. [8:25] Carley leads her listeners through the map of the heroine’s journey, from the stages of illusion and betrayal to awakening which offers greater clarity of our choices and a higher level of wisdom and understanding. [10:55] An update on Carley’s book and the unexpected timeline detour it took in 2019. [12:45] Continuing on through ascent and the eye of the hurricane, into the deepest stage of the journey, and toward the eventual divine intervention that helps us toward rebirth. [16:16] An invitation to find yourself in the stages of death and rebirth and to approach that stage with an open mind, heart, and will. [17:12] Questions you need to ask yourself as you reflect on your intentions and commitments for this month. [19:56] Encouragement to embrace the hard parts of transformation so that you can gain strength and wisdom and emerge triumphantly. [23:18] Carley calls for a reflection on the ways you can spend your precious life force and energy in this time you have on our planet. [26:02] Details for the upcoming free webinar for leaders — 4 Keys to Transforming Burnout — and an invitation for you to join this meeting of intentional leaders. [26:19] Carley closes with the powerful words of Maya Angelou’s poem Still I Rise.   Resources: Living Well Awake Website Living Well Awake newsletter Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Living Well Awake 30 Days of Mindful Living 4 Keys to Transforming Burnout

My friend Jennifer Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and author. She is the author of The Inclusive Leader and host of the podcast the Will to Change. Jennifer and I speak about the importance of taking time for contemplation, reflection, and shedding of what is no longer serving our workplaces or our world. There is a hospicing of old systems and with that comes resistance, dying, and surrender.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces herself as the founder of Living Well Awake. [1:40] Carley introduces today’s guest Jennifer Brown, consultant and diversity and inclusion expert, and the topics that are covered in this powerful interview. [3:42] Jennifer explains the thought process behind her favorite quote and how it influences her efforts in leadership. [8:28] Carley shares one of her favorite Brene Brown quotes and the permission it gives her to show up, learn, and try again. [9:25] Inclusion doesn’t mean never making mistakes, but it does mean that you are willing to apologize and offer grace to those who have made missteps. [12:15] Defining and separating the terms inclusion, diversity and belonging and how each one affects us. [15:31] The four stages of the advocacy ally-continuum from unaware to accomplice. [23:40] A sampling of the identities that Jennifer focuses on at any given time so as to not overwhelm herself with all that she’s not doing, including mental health, ethnicity, disabilities and more. [24:24] Carley restates the four stages in the ally-continuum and shares her experiences with humility as she continues learning about inclusion and diversity. [27:08] Jennifer offers suggestions for inclusive terms and the value of sharing pronouns. [30:42] The courage and self-awareness that is key to moving along the ally-continuum. [35:23] Carley offers reflection on Jennifer’s integrity, consciousness and truth-telling and her thoughts on appropriately asking questions to seek understanding. [40:00] Challenging the story that too often leads to trauma and stress begins with finding environments where you can celebrate who you are. [46:42] Techniques everyone can utilize when working to become an aspiring ally for other communities. [49:22] Carley shares her experience with Vince Gugglielmetti, the Intel leader who is increasing his allyship by understanding the experiences of women leaders. [51:00] Jennifer recommends orienting a learning plan for yourself to increase your understanding of diversity. [54:14] Privileges, responsibilities, and opportunities that will come with the new decade has to start with more people stepping up to take part in the conversations that have been left in the shadows. [1:02:27] Jennifer shares what she is letting go of, what she is calling in, and what she is working on in the coming year. [1:06:41] Carley closes with an additional way to support inclusion and self-awareness with the gift of mindfulness.   Resources: Living Well Awake Website Living Well Awake newsletter Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Living Well Awake 30 Days of Mindful Living Jennifer Brown Speaks The Will to Change Podcast @jenniferbrown on Twitter How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive by Jennifer Brown Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out by Ruth King

Jai Uttal is a pioneer in the world music community. He inspires minds and hearts to awaken through devotional song and chanting, also known as kirtan. I discovered Jai and kirtan over 13 years ago. I have sang and danced with Jai near and far. In addition to meditation and yoga, kirtan has been a huge part of my spiritual practice. It is a way I stay connected to my heart and courage amidst the challenges in our world.   In the interview, Jai speaks about how he stays inspired, uplifted, resilient and his thoughts on how we can awaken humanity through singing, generosity, and being in conscious community.   I invite you to try kirtan as part of your new conscious routine.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces herself as the founder of Living Well Awake, the new Shine podcast, and her upcoming new book — Shine- Ignite your inner game to lead consciously at work and in the world, available March 2020. [1:40] Carley introduces Jai Uttal, a pioneer in the world music community whose music connects the mind, heart, body and soul, and she shares one of her favorite mantras. [7:18] Jai reflects on his first musical memories and the inception of his spiritual journey. [15:02] The components of kirtan include notes, which are a doorway into the divine; mantra, a language of prayer with transformational powers; and repetition. [19:05] Jai shares the spectrum of emotions, including all levels of both light and darkness, that allow him to foster spiritual connections with other people and result in a greater joy. [24:06] How does kirtan aid with the healing and transformation that is so desperately needed in our world today? [32:10] Jai’s tips for starting a personal practice of kirtan include making a simple commitment to yourself that you can easily uphold, worth with the voice and body that you have, and select mantras that you like best. [38:42] I invite you to join me and Jai as we share one of the simplest and most loved mantras. [45:08] The simple ways that I bring kirtan into my life, and my favorite mantras. [47:33] Jai shares his personal practices, the mantras that he repeats before he gets out of bed in the morning, and his recommendation for the ideal length of a meditation practice. [53:22] Reflections on the ways that we can truly serve and support others and lead both in our personal and professional life. [56:26] The intense spiritual connection that is alive and bright in the world today is the basis of Jai’s greatest source of hope. [59:33] A showcase of organizations and individuals that are doing good in the world, including One Tree Planted and Salesforce. [1:07:38] Carley offers the Living Well Awake 30 Days of Mindful Living program, available to you to practice at your own pace and throughout the years to come. [1:10:37] We close with a guided one minute gratitude practice and the gift of one of my favorite mantras.   Resources: Living Well Awake Website Living Well Awake newsletter Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Jai Uttal One Tree Salesforce.org Trevor Noah Greta Thunberg Living Well Awake 30 Days of Mindful Living  

Inclusion and belonging are universal needs, and the need to heal the differences that divide us is growing every day. But we know that not everyone has the privilege of using their voice to affect the change that is so urgently needed. Mike Robbins is an author and speaker who is using his place of privilege to be that voice and help heal the world. Mike and I speak of the need for authenticity in all of our relationships and how to effectively speak up as an ally for those who aren’t in a position to speak for themselves. Mike shares his heart as he offers his perspective and the emotions that come with working to empower people everywhere.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces herself as the founder of Living Well Awake, the new Shine podcast, and her upcoming new book — Shine- Ignite your inner game to lead consciously at work and in the world, available March 2020. [1:40] Carley reflects on recent political activity that has removed the United States from the Paris Agreement and the current environmental climate in India. [6:10] Carley introduces Mike Robbins, author, speaker and thought leader who is committed to understanding race, ethnicity and the reasons behind polarity in our workplace and our world. [7:46] Mike shares the inspiration behind his fifth and latest book We’re All In This Together and his concern for the immense diversity that is present throughout the world. [11:34] The continuum of authenticity runs from being phony to being honest and, ideally, to being authentic and honest without any measure of self-righteousness. [15:02] Inclusion and belonging is a universal need, but how can we allow ourselves to feel vulnerable enough to promote belonging when there is so much polarization in the workplace and in the world? It starts with ending the desire to be the ‘biggest victim’. [20:58] Everyone has different reasons for why experiences are difficult for them, but creating inner belonging is the first step to cultivating outer belonging. [24:10] Privilege means your starting line is closer to a goal than someone else's. What positive and productive changes are you willing to make with your privilege? [26:58] Mike shares his life experiences with the Man Box culture and how it has shaped his views about the . [32:55] Is there a pathway for forgiveness and redemption in a culture that currently promotes never apologizing for and never for forgiving offenses? [40:15] How can men speak up and speak out against men who are being unhealthy and unconscious at work and in the world? People in privileged positions are in the best place possible to speak up and be the change. [47:46] Being a true ally starts with stepping up and speaking up when things are happening. [51:06] Slowing down allows us to focus more on the things that bring us together and less on the things that drive us apart. [54:34] Mike shares the practices that allow him to show up as a conscious leader, starting with his physical and mental health, his writing, and grounding himself in his family. [57:38] Carley shares details of the upcoming Transtech Conference in Palo Alto, CA on November 15th-16th and highlights her coaching package and free 30-minute discovery coaching sessions.   Resources: Living Well Awake Website Living Well Awake newsletter Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Executive Coaching Living Well Awake Coaching Application Transtech Conference 2019 Mike Robbins We’re All In This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust and Exercise by Mike Robbins Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance by Mike Robbins