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CORE Impact PodcastYour Guide to Compassion Over Toxic Leadership With Michael Jenkins 🤝What if your empathy was only the beginning, not the solution?In this episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, you are invited into a deep and honest conversation with Michael Jenkins, author of Toxic Humans, about how your leadership, your actions, and your awareness shape the culture around you.Together, we explore why empathy alone often stops short, especially when it stays within familiar circles, and how compassion asks something more of you. Compassion invites action. It challenges you to move beyond understanding feelings into creating meaningful change for others.
2025-12-261h 14
CORE Impact PodcastWhy You Must Think Critically to Lead | with Swen Heidenreich ✨🚀 Why This Episode Matters? Leadership is changing. The future belongs to those who listen deeply, think critically, and lead authentically. If you’re ready to move beyond titles and roles, this conversation is for you. 🌱 What does authentic leadership really mean in today’s world? Is it a title, a role, or something much deeper? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Swen Heidenreich to explore leadership beyond hierarchy, leadership rooted in human connection, inner clarity, diversity, and critical thinking. This conversation isn’t about manage...
2025-12-181h 12
CORE Impact PodcastWhy Inner Work Matters for Leaders with Susanne Madsen 🧠In this enriching conversation with Susanne Madsen, we dive deep into the power of inner work, and why it’s one of the most transformational skills any leader can develop. Susanne shares practical tools, emotional insights, and inspiring stories that help you understand your patterns, triggers, values, and blind spots, so you can show up with more clarity, presence, empathy, and purpose. Whether you're navigating burnout, leading diverse teams, dealing with workplace expectations, or simply trying to understand yourself on a deeper level, this episode gives you a roadmap to grow from the inside out. ...
2025-12-0552 min
CORE Impact PodcastTransform Your Workplace Through Self-Awareness with LeAnne Lagasse 🧠What if everything you intend to communicate as a leader… isn’t actually what your people feel? 🤯 In today’s episode of The Core Impact Podcast, we sit down with communication and engagement expert LeAnne Lagasse, to uncover the hidden gap between what you want and what they experience. You’ll learn: ✨ How self-awareness transforms leadership 🧠 Why values must be aligned with real behaviors 💬 The communication habits that drive employee engagement 👥 How generational diversity becomes your biggest advantage 🔄 How feedback builds culture, and connection 🤝 Why YOU are the key t...
2025-12-011h 18
CORE Impact PodcastLaid Off? AI Disruption? Why Your Values Are the Only Real Stability with David Cohen 💡Laid Off? Restructuring? AI Disruption? Why Your Values Are the Only Real Stability with David Cohen What do you do when everything changes? When the company restructures, when AI reshapes the job market, when the role you loved no longer exists? In the past months, many friends called me saying: “I’ve just been laid off.” I’ve lived that moment too, the uncertainty, the fear. And yet… something powerful emerges when the outside world becomes unstable: 👉 Your values become your anchor. 👉 Your CORE becomes your stability...
2025-11-271h 09
CORE Impact PodcastMastering Visibility Without Losing Yourself in the AI Era with Marina Zayats 🧩In this episode, we dive deep into the world of personal and CEO branding with Marina Zayats (Author, Speaker and Co-Founder Schaffensgeist) Discover how playfulness, authenticity, and self-awareness can transform your professional presence and personal brand. 🌟Marina shares practical strategies for balancing impact and attention, overcoming perfectionism, and harnessing your unique superpowers in a digital age dominated by AI. Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or professional looking to level up your personal brand, this episode is packed with insights that will empower you to lead authentically and meaningfully. 🚀 Key Takeaways: 🎭 Playfulness...
2025-11-2056 min
CORE Impact PodcastBelonging at Work: The Heart of Leadership 🫀 with Ghalia TurkiWhat if leadership wasn’t about authority — but about humanity? 🤝 In this heartfelt episode, Ghalia Turki reveals how leaders can transform workplaces into safe communities where every individual feels valued — no matter their background, style, or voice. From the United Nations to the corporate world of the UAE, Ghalia learned that diversity only works when inclusion follows. Because talent exists everywhere — but opportunity doesn’t. 🌱You will learn how to: • Align passion, talent & market needs for everyone 🌟 • Humanize leadership through empathy 🤝 • Build psychological safety that nurtures belonging 🛡️ • Lead across diverse generations & p...
2025-11-181h 31
CORE Impact PodcastQuiet Leadership: The Hidden Power of Presence and Flow with Megumi Miki 💫In a world that often celebrates the loudest voices, quiet leadership offers a refreshing and deeply human approach to influence. In this episode, we sit down with Megumi Miki, author of Quietly Powerful, to explore how calmness, flow, and presence can redefine what true leadership looks like. Together, we uncover how quieter individuals can harness their unique strengths, how meditation builds self-awareness, and why inclusion requires diversity not just in culture — but in thought and style. Megumi’s wisdom reminds us that leadership isn’t about being the loudest in the room — it’s about be...
2025-11-131h 07
CORE Impact PodcastBeyond the Wellness Facade: How Companies Can Truly Support Mental Health with Tom Oxley 🧠🎙️ Welcome to The CORE Impact Podcast — where we explore the real human side of work, leadership, and wellbeing. In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Tom Oxley to dive deep into the emotional and psychological layers shaping modern workplaces. 🌿 We explore the often-overlooked world of emotions at work, especially the challenges men face in expressing vulnerability. Together, we unpack how psychological safety and inclusion can transform team dynamics, boost creativity, and prevent burnout. Tom also introduces the concept of “well-washing” — when companies promote wellness superficially without meaningful action. We discuss how to bridge the gap between corp...
2025-11-051h 24
CORE Impact PodcastAgile Leadership: Balancing Autonomy and Direction with Dr. Stefanie Puckett ⚖️In this episode, Dr. Stefanie Puckett dives deep into agile leadership and the art of balancing autonomy with direction. Discover how modern leaders can empower teams, foster transparency, and create a culture that thrives on adaptability and collaboration.Dr. Puckett, an author, executive coach and expert in organisational psychology, shares practical insights on:-- Aligning leadership intentions with impactful outcomes-- Navigating agility misconceptions and implementing true flexibility-- Creating self-organizing teams that innovate and perform-- Balancing autonomy and strategic guidance for optimal results-- Enhancing...
2025-10-301h 18
CORE Impact Podcast🎯 Finding Your True Direction in a Shifting World with Kateryna Lyplyava 🌍What happens when life invites you to start over — in a new country, career, or mindset? In this insightful episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, we dive into a transformative conversation with Kateryna Lyplyava, a global coach and leadership expert, exploring the intersection of cultural transitions, mindfulness, and the evolving world of work. 🌍 From navigating career shifts and adapting across cultures to embracing the rise of AI and emotional intelligence, this episode unpacks how we can remain deeply human in a rapidly changing environment. Kate shares her experiences living across continents, guiding leaders and CEOs, and f...
2025-10-251h 04
CORE Impact PodcastLeadership Evolution: Simplicity and Presence at Work with Brian Bachand 🤝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...
2025-10-201h 20
CORE Impact Podcast🧘♀️ From Collapsing to Embodiment | Bianca Gfrei on Healing Through Somatic IntelligenceDo you feel stuck in your mind 🧠, trying to fix everything with affirmations, therapy, and mental work — yet still feel burned out 🔥, stressed 😓, or disconnected? In this inspiring episode, I had the joy of hosting Bianca Gfrei, a somatic intelligence coach 🌿, as she shares her journey from being a successful tech startup founder and CEO 💻🚀 to collapsing under burnout, and ultimately transforming into a somatic coach helping others reconnect with their bodies and emotions ❤️ We dive deep into somatic intelligence 🫁, emotional mastery 💡, leadership 🏆, and entrepreneurship 💼, exploring how the mind alone cannot heal trauma and why listening to your body is essential...
2025-10-141h 11
CORE Impact PodcastBoost Corporate Performance Through Mindfulness | Insights with Riccardo CaseriniIn this episode of the Core Impact Podcast, Riccardo Caserini dives deep into the transformative power of mindfulness in the corporate world. 🤝 Drawing from his extensive experience in both mindfulness meditation and corporate environments, Riccardo shares practical insights on how awareness, presence, and intentional practices can enhance workplace efficiency, leadership, and organizational culture. 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: 👉 Why mindfulness is about awareness, not detachment from reality 👉 How integrating mindfulness practices can boost corporate performance 👉 Practical tips to incorporate mindfulness into your daily work routine 👉 How awareness can le...
2025-10-081h 15
CORE Impact Podcast✨ Dancing with Change | Curiosity, Breath & Future Work Cultures with Natalie RodriguezIn this episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, we explore how curiosity, mindfulness, and inner leadership can help us flow with today’s fast-changing world of work 🌍 Together with Natalie Rodriguez, we dive into: 🌿 Exploring identity beyond labels 💼 Navigating traditional work cultures 🔄 Embracing change in a volatile world 🧘 The power of breath and mindfulness 💬 Listening to your inner team & authentic emotions 🎶 Dancing through feelings and releasing them 🚀 Taking risks as a path to growth 🌟 Rethinking leadership & cultivating curiosity This conversation with Natalie is...
2025-10-021h 24
CORE Impact PodcastHack Your Mind 🧠 Make Life FLOW EFFORTLESSLY with Patrick Thiele 🤝What if life could feel EFFORTLESS? 🌿 In this episode, Patrick Thiele shares how to stop self-sabotage and hack your subconscious mind so it finally works with you instead of against you. You’ll discover: ✨ Why affirmations often fail (and what to do instead) ✨ How to ask the right questions that rewire your thinking instantly ✨ Practical mindset shifts to achieve success with EASE ✨ How to turn inner resistance into your biggest ally Patrick breaks down powerful tools that help leaders, athletes, and anyone seeking growth to move from str...
2025-09-111h 13
CORE Impact PodcastCourageous Leadership & System Change: Facing Root Causes with Emotional Resilience - Jess BlijkersHow do we build new systems while still living in the old ones? In this episode, Jess Blijkers joins Omar Al Mamlouk to explore the inner shifts leaders must make to create meaningful system change. They discuss courageous leadership, emotional resilience, and the power of feedback in unlocking creativity and trust. From redefining growth and purpose to imagining the future of work, this conversation opens the door to seeing people not as resources, but as complex, creative human beings with endless potential. Jess Blijkers is the co-founder of enough.consulting, a company that...
2025-09-051h 12
CORE Impact PodcastEmotions vs Logic | How Bias, Group Identity, and Purpose Shape Our Decisions with Shayne VacherAre we really rational decision-makers? 🤔 In this conversation with Shayne Vacher-Moffeit, we explore how emotions, cognitive biases, and group identity shape the way we think, work, and connect with others. From confirmation bias to the power of belonging, from AI’s role in decision-making to the importance of finding purpose at work, this episode dives deep into what drives human behavior — and how understanding it can help us grow in career and life. Whether you’re curious about psychology, leadership, workplace culture, or the future of work, this discussion will challenge how you see yours...
2025-09-011h 28
CORE Impact PodcastAuthentische Führung, Achtsamkeit & Zukunft der Arbeit | Mit Simona Deckers✨ Podcast in German with English subtitles with Simona Deckers: Mindfulness, Authentic Leadership & The Future of Work ✨ In this transformative conversation with Simona Deckers, we explore the practices, values, and mindsets that shape the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. From the power of mindful breathing to authentic decision-making, emotional intelligence, and the essential skills for the future of work — this episode invites you to reflect, grow, and lead with purpose. 👉 What you’ll discover in this episode: - The Importance of Breath & Mindfulness - Finding Purpose in Life and Career - Core...
2025-08-2859 min
CORE Impact PodcastLiving Your CORE: Transformation & Human Leadership with Kaivalya KashyapIn this inspiring conversation with Kaivalya Kashyap, CEO of IATL, we explore how living from your CORE values can transform leadership, business, and personal growth. 🌱✨🤝 Kaivalya shares insights on adaptability, inclusion, contribution, and collaboration—the four CORE skills for the future of leadership. From preparing for important moments with heart-centred practices to choosing collaboration over competition, this episode offers powerful lessons on how authentic leadership can create sustainable impact. Whether you’re a change-maker, leader, entrepreneur, or someone on a journey of personal transformation, this episode will help you reconnect with your true nature, insp...
2025-08-201h 05
CORE Impact PodcastImpact, Purpose and Values - Dr. Thomas Funke on Education, Leadership, and Emotional IntelligenceIn this episode of the Core Impact Podcast, Dr. Thomas Funke, Co-Founder and CEO of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences @tomorrow.university , shares powerful insights on purpose, values, and leadership in today’s fast-changing world. We explore how emotional intelligence, self-empowerment, and lifelong learning can shape future education systems, empower change makers, and create sustainable impact in both personal and professional life. Key topics covered: - How to prepare for impactful meetings with intention and presence - Why understanding your "why" is essential for fulfilment - The ro...
2025-08-1649 min
CORE Impact PodcastFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: Mental Health, AI & the Heart of Leadership | Roberta ScrofaniIn this powerful episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, Roberta Scrofani takes us from the edge of burnout to a vision of leadership rooted in emotional intelligence and human connection — even in the fast-paced tech world. We talk about: 💡 Why mental health in tech is her passion 💔 The moment she cried after letting go of employees — and why it changed her view on leadership forever 🔥 What burnout revealed that success had kept hidden 🧠 Why she believes “emotions are data” 🤖 How AI can support — not replace — human growth through her ELEVATE journal...
2025-08-101h 02
CORE Impact PodcastNo Excuses! | Prof. Dr. Kathrin Köster on Joy, Leadership & Inner TransformationWhat does it truly mean to lead from the inside out? In this inspiring conversation, Professor Kathrin Köster — Prof. Dr. Kathrin Köster – founder of the Joy Academy, professor at Tomorrow University, and author of books including The United States of You — shares her unique approach to leadership, joy, and transformation in times of uncertainty.🌱 We explore: • Why true leadership starts with inner alignment • How to reconnect with your CORE to lead authentically • The role of joy and creativity in a world in transition • The 4 inne...
2025-08-021h 07
CORE Impact PodcastInner Leadership im Unternehmen: Wie ehrlich bist du zu dir? – Mit Corinne Besançon🎙️ This episode is in German – upcoming ones will also be in English. In this first episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, I speak with Corinne Besançon – a coach for leaders in transformation, blending structure with intuitive energy work. Together, we explore deep questions like: 🌀 What is Inner Leadership and why does it matter? ⚡ How can CEOs and organizations embrace energy work as a success factor? 🔥 How do we prevent burnout and create truly fulfilling careers? 🏢 What does authentic, human-centered transformation at work really look like? W...
2025-07-291h 01