Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right 📈, hitting goals, checking boxes ✅, yet something still feels off inside? Maybe it’s perfectionism sneaking in 😣, or the constant pressure to perform without pause.
In this transformative episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, I sit down with Brian Gerard Bachand 🌟 to explore the next stage of Leadership Evolution, one grounded in simplicity, presence, and intuition.
Brian shares his personal journey from traditional success metrics to intuitive, heart-centered leadership. We talk about how breath-work can instantly shift your energy, why joy is a leadership advantage, and how presence not perfection, defines true impact.
This episode is for you if you’re ready to slow down ⏳, breathe deeply, and evolve beyond the old model of success.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉 How breathwork reconnects you to clarity and calm.
👉 Why perfectionism blocks creativity and flow.
👉 The shift from external metrics to internal intuition.
👉 How joy and gratitude transform leadership energy.
👉 Why simplicity and presence amplify authentic influence.
👉 Practical ways to embrace cultural sensitivity while focusing on our human oneness in leadership.
👉 How to trust your inner guidance when navigating change.
👉 Why evolution in leadership is about returning to being human.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction 🌟
01:12 Breath-work & Leadership Connection 🌬️
05:46 From Metrics to Intuition 🔮
09:28 Joy with Profit 😊
15:58 Simplicity and Presence as a Leadership Power 🌿
18:35 Gratitude and Emotional Awareness 🙏
23:31 – Cultural Differences & Human Connection 🌏
29:12 Authentic Presence in Decision-Making 🧘♂️
33:23 About Deeper Human Evolution 🕊️
35:50 Understanding Intuition: "Real vs. Fake"? ❤️
40:09 Embracing Evolution for Growth 🌿
42:24 Proactive Career Changes: Steps to Take 🚀
47:25 Career Shift: 3 Top Tips
56:19 Blind Spots in Leadership: Perfectionism and Personalities 🕳️
1:00:46 Overcoming Perfectionism 💪
1:06:25 The Human Element in Leadership 🤝
1:07:00 Preparing Ourselves for the Future of Work 🔮
1:11:59 Connecting with Oneself: 3 Top Tips 🧘♂️
1:16:59 Final Reflections: Lead with Intuition ✨
💬 What does evolution in leadership mean to you?
Share your reflections in the comments 🗣️, and remember to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share 🔁 this episode if it inspired you!
Key Takeaways:
🌬️ Breathwork grounds your energy and restores focus.
🌿 Simplicity creates space for authentic leadership.
🔥 Perfectionism drains joy and connection.
💡 Intuition is the next frontier of leadership.
❤️ Presence is the foundation of true influence.
🧘♀️ Self-reflection strengthens awareness and empathy.
🌍 Cultural sensitivity builds meaningful connection.
✨ Joy isn’t a luxury, it’s a leadership strategy.
📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Brian Bachand: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangbachand/
Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk/
🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms, where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.
Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.
It starts at the CORE 🤝
