05 Liam Gillen: A Mindful Approach To Leadership

“What you do speaks so loudly I can’t hear what you’re saying” ~ Liam Gillen

Rapid change in our environment and the business landscape affects our connection with each other. Take a mindful approach to leadership by connecting one-one in our relationships, listening consciously and giving up our expectations of the other. Communicating to people that they are valued partners in your business shows them respect and honour and allows the other to respond in kind. Trust, empathy and a mindful approach encourages engagement and levels the playing field at work.

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In this episode, we're talking about mindfulness strategies to help you effectively be present in your communication with others.

00:02 – Introduction
01:22 – Understanding that everyone is suffering will level the playing field
03:22 – The unconscious impact of environment on people
05:46 – Creating a safe for truth in communication
08:25 – Where is empathy in marketing going?
10:52 – How to handicap your business with fear
13:52 – Running a marathon is infectious
20:49 – GPD of wellbeing
22:58 – Pain is a great motivator
24:14 – Change the world change the experience of yourself
30:10 – A mindful approach to business planning
33:22 – Jack Canfield failed the first time
34:35 – There’s in-joy in stress
36:23 – What you do speaks so loudly I can’t hear what you’re saying

Liam Gillen has dedicated much of the last fifteen years to being deeply involved in meditation and spirituality, and is passionate about helping people who are seeking a deeper experience of life. He coaches one-on-one and develops and delivers his own workshops and retreats focused on creating and maintaining a mindful approach to living your best life. As CEO of Amrit Yoga Institute, he had the opportunity of bringing his business expertise to the Yoga environment implementing a vision to bring the deep teachings of Yogic philosophy to a broader audience.

Before that, Liam had an accomplished career as a senior-level executive, consultant, and entrepreneur, with extensive experience in real estate, education, and the hospitality industries. He has lived and worked in many countries around the world. Liam holds an MBA and is an E-RYT500/YACEP Instructor certified in Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Yoga Therapy.

Links to additional resources: Liam Gillen’s website: https://www.liamgillen.com

Liam Gillen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/liamgillen

Liam Gillen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogatherapywithLiam/

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Originally broadcast in May 2020 during the Lead From Within Global Leadership Summit at the onset of the global pandemic. My purpose for republishing is that the value of the conversations with leading experts around the globe is still relevant and will continue to be a touchstone for empowering business and community leaders with innovation and compassion during challenging times.

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