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Dr Roz Savage MBE MP has lived an extraordinary life: management consultant, world-record-breaking ocean rower, environmental campaigner, author, thinker — and now Member of Parliament, UK.

She is the first and still the only woman to row solo across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. But this conversation is not really about rowing.

It is about what those experiences revealed: courage, solitude, failure, intuition, consciousness, purpose — and what leadership looks like when a life is placed in service of something larger than oneself.

At Meta-Conscious Leaders we seek out remarkable people whose lived experience challenges conventional assumptions about who we are, how reality works, and what leadership is now being asked to become. Roz is an extraordinary exemplar: blending philosophical and spiritual inquiry with practical action and service.

Greg Suart explores with Roz, being alone versus being lonely; the inner critic; fear and courage; trusting head, heart and gut; positive tipping points; and whether today’s crises are symptoms of a deeper crisis of worldview and disconnection.

Roz also describes a profound unitive experience in the Pacific

— feeling both utterly insignificant and completely connected

— and reflects on the writings of Aldous Huxley, Bernardo Kastrup and Donald Hoffman.

A defining moment comes when she recalls the obituary exercise that changed her life. Looking back, she describes it as though she had asked her soul:

**“What did you come here for?”**

The answer gave her a different North Star — away from material success alone and towards learning, evolution, contribution and higher purpose.

IN THIS CONVERSATION

• Courage without fearlessness

• Executive loneliness and resourceful solitude

• Failure as learning

• Head, heart and gut in decision-making

• Purpose as a North Star

• Worldview, consciousness and interconnectedness

• Leadership as service to a higher good

QUOTE RE COMMITMENT

"Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: That the moment one definitely commits oneself then Providence moves too.

"All sorts of things occur to help one that would never have otherwise occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets:

"'Whatever you can do or dream you can begin it, Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."

W. H, Murray, Scottish Himalaya expedition

FURTHER INFORMATION

Roz Savage and ocean rowing & books: https://www.rozsavage.com/

Roz Savage as MP for South Cotswolds, UK: https://rozsavagemp.uk/

Tough Girl Podcast: https://toughgirlchallenges.libsyn.com/tough-girl-roz-savage-mbe-first-woman-ever-to-row-solo-across-3-oceans-the-atlantic-pacific-indian

Ocean River Institute: https://www.oceanriver.org/podcast/11-roz-savage-paddling-the-pacific-ocean-rowing-towards-a-greener-world/

CHAPTERS

0:00 What did you come here for?

03:01 From business to a different way of navigating

06:57 The calling to row the oceans

12:03 A unitive experience in the Pacific

17:10 Alone vs lonely

24:31 The polycrisis

37:01 Worldview and materialism

45:02 Ocean experience into leadership

51:29 Executive loneliness and solitude

57:49 Courage, fear and decisions

1:01:27 Purpose as the North Star

1:04:44 “I asked my soul what it came here for”

1:10:20 A message to emerging leaders

#MetaConsciousLeaders #RozSavage #Leadership #ConsciousLeadership #Purpose #Consciousness #OceanRowing #HigherPurpose

A Master’s Programme for Leading Through Change

AI can give leaders more answers than ever. But without clarity, purpose and awareness, more answers can simply create more noise.

In this conversation, Greg Suart is joined by Peter Matthies, founder of the Conscious Business Institute, and Carlos Sarmiento, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Director at SLB.

Together, they explore why meaningful transformation begins within: through self-awareness, presence, purpose and the ability to reflect rather than simply react.

Carlos shares how these principles can be applied within the realities of a complex global organisation, while Peter introduces four levels of working with AI—moving beyond efficiency towards purpose, human flourishing and wisdom.

Their central message is clear: AI should serve consciously chosen human purposes, not quietly determine those purposes for us.

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🌱🌈CBI Masters Conscious Business programme🌱🌈

I strongly recommend exploring the Conscious Business Master Program. It offers far more than another set of leadership tools: it is an opportunity to deepen self-awareness, clarify purpose and translate personal development into greater trust, stronger relationships and lasting organisational change.

For leaders seeking to navigate the age of AI with humanity, wisdom and conscious intent, it offers a timely and important pathway.

Conscious Business Master Program: https://consciousbusinessinstitute.com/master-program/

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Conscious Business Master Program: https://consciousbusinessinstitute.com/master-program/

Conscious Business Institute: https://consciousbusinessinstitute.com/

Peter Matthies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-matthies

Carlos Sarmiento on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-dar%C3%ADo-sarmiento-rivadeneira-8080a26

SLB: https://www.slb.com/

KEY TAKEAWAYS

- Sustainable change begins with consciousness—not simply new behaviours or processes.

- Conscious leaders create space to reflect, act from purpose and consider a wider circle of relationships.

- Culture is shaped by what leaders embody, encourage, reward and tolerate.

- AI accelerates the culture already present. Without awareness, it can amplify overwhelm, disconnection and short-term thinking.

- Used with purpose and discernment, AI can become a mirror, partner and amplifier of human potential.

- The capacity to bring together different perspectives and build collective intelligence will be increasingly important.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Opening reflections

00:57 Introduction

03:00 Carlos’s journey towards conscious leadership

08:28 Peter’s personal quest and the founding of CBI

11:50 What conscious leadership means

18:48 Why traditional leadership formulas no longer fit

20:39 Culture, trust and the leader’s example

23:52 The Conscious Business Master Program

31:49 Applying the principles within SLB

44:29 AI, efficiency and the risk of over-optimisation

47:22 Four levels of leading with AI

57:21 From personal change to organisational impact

59:40 What conscious business makes possible

1:02:53 Leading with head, heart and guts

1:05:24 An invitation to commercially minded leaders

#ConsciousLeadership #ConsciousBusiness #AILeadership #HumanCentredAI #SelfAwareness #CollectiveIntelligence #OrganisationalCulture #PurposeDrivenLeadership #FutureOfLeadership

Dr Victoria Hurth is one of the clearest and most determined advocates I have encountered for change that is not cosmetic, incremental or confined to business – but fundamental, systemic and grounded in how we govern ourselves, our organisations and our economies.

In this powerful conversation, Victoria argues that many of the crises we face are not failures of intention so much as failures of the decision-making systems we have built. If financial self-interest remains the organising logic, sustainability efforts risk becoming little more than sticking plasters.

Her alternative is Purpose Governance: aligning decisions at every level with long-term wellbeing for all.

We explore the central thesis of her book Beyond Profit (which she co-authored with Ben Renshaw and Lorenzo Fioramonti) - the shift from Logic 1 to Logic 3, the relationship between macro, meso and micro change, the role of ISO 37000 and the emerging ISO 37011, and why worldview, philosophy and even Stoicism matter to leadership.

This is a conversation about changing the architecture beneath the system – not simply improving the outcomes it currently produces.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dr Victoria Hurth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-victoria-hurth/

LI Group ISO 37011: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13091442/

LI Group Beyond Profit: Purpose-Driven Leadership for a Wellbeing Economy https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13085230/

British Standard PAS 808:2022: https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/purpose-driven-organizations-worldviews-principles-and-behaviours-for-delivering-sustainability-guide

Unleashing Culture paper for CISL: https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/resources/unleashing-sustainable-business

BSI Post (public consultation 28th Sep: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-purpose-driven-ugcPost-7495085278370586624-UH0n/

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Why financial self-interest has become embedded in modern decision-making

Why ESG and “enlightened self-interest” may still fall short

How Purpose Governance can reshape organisations from the inside out

Why governance applies not only to institutions, but to ourselves

How worldview and Stoicism influence the way leaders choose and act

Why ISO 37011 could become an important framework for purpose-driven organisations.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Why our decision-making systems are failing

01:10 Introduction

03:51 Victoria’s story – purpose and service

13:23 Why Beyond Profit?

18:26 Logic 1, Logic 2 and Logic 3

46:56 Macro, meso, micro – and Purpose Governance

56:32 ISO 37000, PAS 808 and ISO 37011

1:10:53 Worldviews and leadership

1:19:54 Stoicism and self-governance

1:26:38 Purpose, culture and leadership in a VUCA world

1:33:01 Final reflections – purpose and curiosity

#PurposeGovernance #PurposeDrivenLeadership #WellbeingEconomy #Governance #SystemsChange #ConsciousLeadership #BeyondProfit #MetaConsciousLeaders

Anthropy - A Living Laboratory for Collective Intelligence.

What happens when more than 2,000 leaders from business, government, education, academia, the arts, charities and civil society leave their titles - and their sector silos - at the door?

Lucy Knill is CEO of Anthropy, the UK’s largest gathering of future makers. After 25 years in events and communications, Covid brought home to her the irreplaceable power of human connection—and strengthened her resolve to put that experience to more purposeful use.

An introduction to Anthropy founder John O’Brien, and a childhood connection with Eden Project co-founder Sir Tim Smit, brought her journey full circle.

In this conversation, Lucy describes Anthropy as a place where diverse perspectives meet, challenge one another and create possibilities that no single discipline could reach alone: a living laboratory for collective intelligence.

We explore whether inspiring conversations can translate into meaningful change; why leadership is shifting from control and ego towards stewardship, responsibility and kindness; and why business leaders have an exceptional opportunity to help rebuild trust. Lucy also explains Anthropy’s four lenses - People, Place, Prosperity and Global Perspective - and its framework for moving from individual agency to collective impact.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Anthropy: https://anthropy.uk/

EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR Anthropy27 - Sept only: https://anthropy.uk/national-gathering/

Book directly: https://eu.launchpad.swapcard.com/Anthropy27/registrations/Start

2026 Edelman Trust Barometer: https://www.edelman.com/trust/2026/trust-barometer

Anthropy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anthropy-uk/

Lucy Knill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-knill-7060b24/

HIGHLIGHTS

* Lucy’s unexpected path from the events industry to purpose-led leadership

* How Anthropy turns cross-sector dialogue into connection, collaboration and action

* The trust deficit - and why employers and CEOs carry growing responsibility

* Stewardship, honest communication and emerging leaders

* Why competence and kindness must work together

* Profit as the oxygen of business, rather than its purpose

* Small actions, multiplied: “What can you do? Do it.”

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: why collective intelligence matters

03:45 Lucy’s path to Anthropy

14:00 Synchronicity, agency and purpose

19:38 What future are we trying to build?

22:13 Anthropy’s four questions

26:17 Trust, purpose and business responsibility

31:20 Leadership as stewardship

34:37 From conversation to practical change

44:35 The Eden Project: where connection becomes action

47:15 Emerging leaders and multigenerational wisdom

50:18 Anthropy27: an invitation to take part

52:43 Hope, concern and inspiration

1:00:16 Advice for purpose-led entrepreneurs

1:02:29 Small actions, big change#Anthropy #Anthropy27 #CollectiveIntelligence #Leadership #ConsciousLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Stewardship #Trust #BusinessForGood #FutureOfBritain

**Why do some leaders sense that business is capable of far more than simply generating profit? Why are increasing numbers questioning the worldview that has shaped our economies, organisations and cultures for centuries? And what if a different future is already emerging?**

In this special solo episode, Greg Suart shares the story behind **Meta-Conscious Leaders** - the experiences, questions and insights that led to its creation, and the vision that continues to shape its evolution.

Drawing on his own journey, including profound experiences of consciousness, Greg explores four lenses through which to understand our times:

• The meta-crisis facing humanity and why it calls for a fundamentally different response.

• Why business has become one of the most powerful forces shaping civilisation.

• How our worldview acts as the hidden operating system behind leadership, culture and economics.

• Why the future of business depends not only on changing systems, but on transforming how we understand ourselves and lead.

Along the way he reflects on purpose, service, consciousness, regeneration, and the remarkable leaders already demonstrating that another way is possible.

Meta-Conscious Leaders exists to illuminate these pathfinders and to support business leaders who wish to become a force for good in service of humanity and the natural world.

If this conversation resonates with you, you're warmly invited to become part of the growing Meta-Conscious Leaders community.

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## KEY TAKEAWAYS

* Why Greg founded Meta-Conscious Leaders.

* The four lenses through which to understand today's challenges.

* Why worldview shapes business, leadership and culture.

* The difference between profit as purpose and profit as necessity.

* Why today's challenges call for a redesign rather than a reconfiguration.

* The emerging shift from materialism towards a consciousness-centred worldview.

* Why transforming business begins with transforming ourselves.

* How community helps leaders remain true to their deeper purpose.

* Why Greg is more hopeful today than ever before.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction & Why Meta-Conscious Leaders Exists

00:26 – My Personal Journey

04:35 – Lens One: Humanity's Meta-Crisis09:17 – Lens Two: Business Is Shaping the Future

12:52 – Lens Three: Worldview – The Hidden Operating System

25:24 – Lens Four: To Transform Business, Leaders Must Transform

27:15 – What Meta-Conscious Leaders Is Becoming

29:27 – Invitation to Join the Community---

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Joel Monk on Consciousness, Wisdom, AI and the Future of Leadership

In this profound and practical conversation, Greg Suart is joined by Joel Monk, leadership coach, facilitator, teacher and co-founder of Coaches Rising.

What if leadership is not primarily about having the answers?

What if the most important capacity a leader can develop is the ability to listen — not only to data, strategy and analysis, but to a deeper intelligence that emerges through awareness, embodiment and relationship?

Joel's journey has been anything but conventional. From art school and nightclub DJing to a spiritual pilgrimage through India and decades of work exploring human development, coaching, consciousness and transformational leadership, he has devoted his life to understanding how people access deeper levels of wisdom and possibility.

Together Greg and Joel explore:

- Why many leaders are trapped in a self-improvement paradigm

- The difference between knowledge and wisdom

- How intuition can inform decision-making

- Why uncertainty may be one of leadership's greatest gifts

- The role of embodiment in effective leadership

- Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the hidden drivers of behaviour

- Consciousness and the emerging post-materialist worldview

- Interdependence, systems thinking and organisational design

- AI and what it reveals about uniquely human capacities

- Leadership as relationship rather than control

- The question: "What does life want with me?"

At a time when technology is accelerating, complexity is increasing and certainty is becoming harder to find, Joel argues that the future belongs not to those who can process the most information, but to those who can cultivate wisdom, presence and deeper forms of knowing.

This is a conversation for business leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches and anyone interested in the evolution of leadership in a rapidly changing world.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Joel Monk:

Coaches Rising: https://www.coachesrising.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-monk-33952613/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – The inner and outer journey of leadership

03:46 – Joel's path from DJ and artist to leadership coach

08:47 – India, awakening and the dissolution of self

15:39 – What is "deeper intelligence"?

18:04 – Knowledge versus wisdom in the age of AI

26:32 – Nervous systems, embodiment and leadership

27:51 – From self-improvement to unfoldment

30:26 – Internal Family Systems (IFS) explained

35:07 – Decision-making in uncertainty

40:29 – Bernardo Kastrup and consciousness as fundamental

47:39 – From separation to interdependence

55:29 – Leadership as relationship rather than individual performance

59:50 – Organisations as living ecosystems

1:04:56 – AI and the future of human leadership

1:08:06 – "Life, what do you want with me?"

1:09:37 – What consciousness is asking of leaders today

"The deeper question is whether human consciousness can evolve faster than the systems, fears and identities that keep reproducing conflict." — Fawzia Koofi

At a time when division appears to be deepening across politics, business, communities and culture, former Afghan parliamentarian and peace negotiator Fawzia Koofi invites us to look beyond the visible manifestations of conflict and examine the forces that give rise to it.

Fawzia's life has unfolded at the centre of some of the defining struggles of our age. As one of Afghanistan's most prominent political leaders, a former Vice President of the National Assembly, women's rights advocate, and member of the Afghan peace negotiation team, she has spent decades working in environments shaped by violence, instability, competing identities and profound inequality.

Drawing upon her experiences negotiating directly with the Taliban, surviving assassination attempts, representing women and victims of war, and continuing her humanitarian work from exile, Fawzia offers a rare perspective on leadership under extreme pressure.

Fawzia answers questions of the nature of conflict, the meaning of peace, the role of justice, and the qualities required of leaders navigating a world of increasing complexity.

The conversation moves beyond geopolitics into questions that affect every organisation, every community and every leader.

~ How do we create space for different realities to coexist?

~ What happens when power is unequal?

~ How do we work with anger without becoming defined by it?

~ What role do purpose, faith, listening and human dignity play in building trust?

And perhaps most importantly:

~ Can human consciousness mature quickly enough to meet the challenges of our time?

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ABOUT FAWZIA KOOFI

Fawzia Koofi is one of Afghanistan's most distinguished political leaders and internationally recognised advocates for democracy, peace and women's rights.

Born in Badakhshan Province, she rose from a childhood shaped by war and discrimination to become the first woman elected to the Afghan Parliament from her province and later Vice President of the National Assembly.

For more than two decades she worked at the heart of Afghan public life, championing education, healthcare, human rights and the inclusion of women in political decision-making.

Following the collapse of the Afghan Republic in 2021, she continued her advocacy from exile whilst remaining deeply connected to events inside her homeland.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Fawzia Koofi:

Website: https://fawziakoofi.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fawziakoofi/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fawziakoofi77/?hl=en

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction — Conflict, Consciousness and Peace-Making

02:40 Why This Conversation Matters for Leaders

03:40 Understanding the Nature of Modern Conflict

06:00 Leadership in an Era of Complexity and Change

12:00 Is Conflict an Opportunity for Growth?

17:20 Justice, Fairness and the Roots of Conflict

18:15 What Is Peace?

23:45 Peace, Leadership and Organisational Culture

25:40 Anger, Frustration and the Human Condition

30:30 Negotiating with the Taliban

34:50 Creating Space and Finding Your Voice

35:15 Women, Humanity and Peace-Building

39:10 Preparing Yourself for Difficult Conversations

42:30 Faith, Purpose and Inner Strength

49:30 Forgiveness, Retaliation and Moral Courage

53:50 Success, Failure and Long-Term Change

55:40 Consciousness, Intention and Leadership Presence

01:02:20 Negotiating When Power Is Unequal

01:06:00 Humanity, Values and Standing on the Right Side of History

01:08:25 Final Reflections for Leaders

01:09:40 Supporting Fawzia's Work

01:11:05 Closing Thoughts

What place does love have in leadership and organisations?

Can love coexist with performance, accountability and business reality — or is it something modern workplaces have suppressed?

In this profound and deeply human conversation, Greg Suart speaks with leadership consultant, coach and researcher Helena Clayton about her award-winning inquiry into “Leading with Love” and why conversations about love may be among the most important conversations we can now have.

Helena Clayton is a leadership and organisational development consultant with more than 25 years’ experience across UK organisations including the UK Civil Service, Jaguar Land Rover, Ernst & Young and London Business School.

Formerly a director at Roffey Park Institute, Helena’s research explores the role of love, fear, vulnerability and human connection in leadership and organisational life.

Together, Greg and Helena explore:

• Why love is universally recognised but culturally suppressed

• The role of fear in organisational life

• Love as a leadership practice rather than sentiment

• Why vulnerability is often perceived as weakness

• The tension between humanity and extractive business culture

• Whether love may be fundamental to consciousness and reality itself

• How organisations might become more human, connected and alive.

This is not a sentimental conversation.

It is a radical inquiry into the future of leadership, work and human flourishing.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION about Helena Clayton

Her website: https://helenaclayton.co.uk

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-clayton-b245553/

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

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• Leadership and love

• Fear in organisations

• Psychological safety

• Conscious leadership

• Vulnerability and creativity

• Organisational culture

• Meta-consciousness

• Human-centred business

• Emotional intelligence

• Spirituality and leadership

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 — When “love taps you on the shoulder”

00:41 — Introduction to Helena Clayton & the inquiry into love

02:21 — Why love in leadership was once taboo

04:10 — Personal development, healing & loveless workplaces

05:37 — Love as purpose, calling and shadow work

07:16 — “We are beings of love” & the state of the world

09:14 — What does “love” actually mean in leadership?

10:35 — The five forms of love identified in Helena’s research

13:38 — Vulnerability, creativity & “Acts of Love for Tough Times”

15:00 — Self-love, radical acceptance & loving kindness practice

17:34 — Love as a verb, presence and radiance

20:44 — Love as a wide-angled lens

21:16 — Is love the fabric of reality?

23:16 — Why love matters in organisations

25:05 — The Roffey Park research: 90% say love matters

27:53 — The business case for love

30:55 — What does a loving organisation look like?

33:06 — What creates unloving organisations?

36:10 — Love, capitalism & cultural suppression

38:31 — Why love threatens organisational norms

40:30 — Love, trauma & healing in organisations

41:25 — Emotional intelligence, empathy & masculinity

42:58 — Fear as the “water table” of organisations

44:12 — Fear, separation & consciousness

45:21 — “Love is universally recognised but culturally suppressed”

46:23 — Helena’s simple daily practice: “Is this loving?”

46:52 — Where to find Helena Clayton

47:40 — Greg’s reflections & closing thoughts

Peter Merry on Consciousness, Emergence & the Future of Leadership.

What if leadership is evolving in lock step with humanity?In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, Peter Merry joins Meta-Conscious Leaders to explore the emerging frontier of leadership, consciousness, systems thinking, and human evolution.

Peter is a futures thinker, systems innovator, author of Evolutionary Leadership, co-founder of Wyrd Technologies, and founder of the Science & Consciousness Conference.

Together with Greg Suart they explore why today’s leadership challenges are not merely technical, but developmental - and why the future may belong to leaders capable of integrating rational intelligence with intuition, presence, coherence, and deeper awareness.

Covering:

• The evolution of human consciousness and leadership

• Spiral Dynamics and developmental psychology

• Measurable coherence in groups

• Technologies designed to detect the effects of consciousness itself

Peter also shares insights into:

• Synchronicity and emergence,

• The breakdown and breakthrough of our current systems,

• The rise of “whole performers” over “high performers”,

• How future leadership may increasingly involve hosting the conditions for collective intelligence and emergence.

Peter also talks about his extraordinary work with:

• Wyrd Lights, Wyrdoscope

• The legacy of the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR) Lab,

• Experiments suggesting that human consciousness measurably affects random systems and group coherence.

This is a profound and yet deeply scientific exploration of: leadership, consciousness, evolution, interconnectedness, and the future of humanity itself.

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For more information about Peter Merry

He is the author of: Evolutionary Leadership; Leading from the Field; Why Work? (links below)

Peter is also:

• Co-founder & CEO of Wyrd Technologies

• Co-founder of the Science & Consciousness Conference

• A long-time contributor to Ubiquity University

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Links

Links🌐 Peter Merry: https://petermerry.org/

🌐 Book: Evolutionary Leaders: https://petermerry.org/evolutionary-l...

🌐 Wyrd Technologies: https://gowyrd.org/tech/ ubiquity

🌐 Ubiquity University: https://www.ubiquityuniversity.org/

🌐 Science and Consciousness Conference: https://broughtonsanctuary.co.uk/retr...

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Key Takeaways

• Leadership evolves as human consciousness evolves

• The future demands leaders who can hold complexity, paradox, and uncertainty

• Rational intelligence alone is no longer sufficient

• Presence, intuition, and coherence are increasingly essential leadership capacities

• Younger generations are rapidly moving beyond purely profit-driven organisational models

• Consciousness may not merely be subjective - it may have measurable effects in systems and groups

• The future of leadership may be less about control and more about creating conditions for emergence

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Chapters

00:00 – Emergence, consciousness & nonlinear change

02:17 – Peter Merry’s background & entrepreneurial journey

06:41 – Why Evolutionary Leadership matters now

08:58 – Humanity at a nonlinear tipping point

15:59 – Spiral Dynamics & the evolution of leadership

27:43 – Whole Performers vs High Performers

31:02 – Characteristics of elevated leadership consciousness

36:59 – Wyrd Technologies & measurable coherence

40:44 – PEAR Lab & consciousness research

49:20 – Group coherence, emergence & the Wyrd Light

56:21 – The future applications of consciousness technology

58:34 – Presence, mindfulness & inner development

01:00:26 – Science & Consciousness Conference

01:03:13 – Peter’s advice for leaders under pressure

01:05:10 – Final reflections & closing thoughts

In this powerful Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast Zen Master Roshido (Juergen Wollborn) shares with Greg Suart a rare journey: from landscape architect and founder of a multi-million Euro business to Zen Master – integrating deep spiritual awakening with real-world business leadership.

From a childhood moment of awe in the forest to decades of disciplined Zen practice, Jürgen reveals how inner stillness became the foundation for outer success — and ultimately, conscious exit.

This is not a story about escaping business. It’s about transforming how we show up within it.

In a world of rising pressure, noise, and distraction, Jürgen offers a radically different path:

👉 Lead from presence, not pressure

👉 Build people, not just profit

👉 Act from being, not constant doing

This is leadership for the next era.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Juergen Roshido Wollborn: https://roshido.org/

https://www.wollborn.com/

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juergen-roshido-wollborn/

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

______________________________________⚡ KEY TAKEAWAYS

• True leadership begins with inner development, not external control

• Meditation builds focus, resilience, and the ability to move through discomfort

• Conscious businesses invest in people as the real capital

• Presence can be embedded into physical environments, culture, and decision-making

• Growth is not just professional — it is deeply personal and human

• “Doing” without “being” leads to burnout and fragmentation

• The future of leadership is integration — not separation — of inner and outer worlds

• Stillness is not passive — it is the source of clarity and power

• Pressure in the world is increasing — and so is the need for consciousness

• Leadership is evolving from control → awareness → creation

________________________________________⏱️ CHAPTERS (approximate timings)

00:00 – Introduction: Business Meets Consciousness

02:00 – A Childhood Awakening in Nature

05:00 – Discovering Zen & Early Training

09:00 – Building a Business Alongside Spiritual Practice

13:00 – From Employee to Entrepreneur

30:00 – Scaling the Business & Finding a Mentor

34:00 – Meditation as a Leadership Advantage

38:00 – People as the True Capital

44:00 – Designing Zen Spaces & Healing Environments

49:00 – The Decision to Sell the Business

52:00 – What Zen Really Is (Beyond Religion)

01:08:00 – Awakening & States of Consciousness

01:20:00 – Identity, Ego & Seeing Through the Illusion

01:25:00 – The Pressure of Modern Life

01:27:00 – Doing vs Being in Leadership

01:32:00 – The Role of Leaders in Today’s World

What does it truly mean to lead in a world that feels increasingly fragmented, uncertain, and in flux?

In this episode of Meta-Conscious Leaders, Greg speaks with Duro Oye—founder of 20/20 Levels—a pioneering organisation that has empowered thousands of young people to unlock their potential and step into meaningful futures. But this conversation goes far beyond youth development.

Duro works at the sharp edge of society, where systemic challenges meet lived experience. And what he reveals is both confronting and deeply hopeful: the greatest gap in society is not one of skill—but of self-awareness.

From his early life growing up on a council estate, to a profound journey of identity, faith, and purpose, Duro shares how leadership begins not with what we do—but with who we are. His work challenges the assumptions we hold about young people, opportunity, and the structures that shape our lives.

Together, we explore a world in transition—one that may feel like breakdown, but could equally be an invitation to radical change. What if the systems we’ve built are no longer fit for purpose? What if leadership itself must evolve?

This is a conversation about identity, consciousness, business, and society—but above all, it is about contribution.

Because as Duro reminds us: “My life is not solely about me… but about the impact I leave on the world.”

Key Takeaways

• The greatest gap in society is not skill, but self-awareness

• Leadership begins with Being, not Doing

• Identity is the foundation of purpose and meaningful action

• Many systems were built without developing the people within them

• We are living in a time that demands choice, courage, and clarity of belief

• Radical change requires questioning everything we assume to be true

• Young people don’t lack talent—they lack access and opportunity

• Low expectation culture is one of the most damaging societal forces

• Business must evolve from profit-only to purpose-driven impact

• The future is built when wisdom (elders) meets energy (youth)

• Intergenerational collaboration is a massive, underutilised opportunity

• True leadership is selfless, empathetic, and service-oriented

⏱️ Chapter Breakdown (Approximate Timings)

00:00 — Opening & Introduction

02:20 — Early Life & Identity Formation

05:00 — Faith, Belief & Personal Purpose

6:30 — Humanity at a Crossroads: Crisis or Awakening?

11:30 — Radical Change: Rethinking Everything

14:30 — Education System: Fit for Purpose?

17:30 — Opportunity vs Talent: The Real Gap

20:00 — Self-Awareness & Identity as Foundations

24:00 — Purpose, Legacy & Generational Responsibility

29:00 — Wealth, Power & Intergenerational Imbalance

34:00 — Consciousness Shift: Who Must We Become?

38:00 — Eldership & Youthship: Building the Future Together

42:30 — Business, Purpose & Leadership Responsibility

47:00 — Empathy & the Evolution of Leadership

50:00 — Engaging the Next Generation (20/20 Levels)

53:00 — Closing Reflections

In this episode of Meta-Conscious Leaders, Neil Smith shares with Greg Suart a powerful story of what happens when outward success stops being enough.

After building a highly successful career in television with Betty TV and Fremantle, including titles such as The Undateables, Bear Grylls Mission Survive, The Apprentice, Grand Designs and many more, Neil found himself asking deeper questions — about resilience, purpose and what it truly means to live well.

Beneath the energy and achievement of the media world, there was a growing realisation: success alone does not equip us for the psychological demands of modern life.

What followed was a journey inward.

Through meditation, breathwork and deep personal exploration, Neil began to understand something both ancient and urgent — that the mind, like the body, can be trained. That insight became the foundation of Mettle,a mental fitness platform designed specifically to help men build resilience, regulate stress and develop inner strength.

This conversation explores the tension between achievementand fulfilment, the hidden cost of high performance, and the emerging role of business as a vehicle not just for profit, but for human development.

At its heart, this is a story about the second mountain — and what we find when we start to climb it.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON NEIL AND HIS WORK:

Mettle – The Toolkit for Men’s Minds: https://bemettle.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-s-smith/

Contact:  info@BeMettle.com

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast issponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Success does not automatically lead to fulfilment — many high performers reach a point where deeper meaning is required

• Mental health for men needs reframing — “mental fitness” is more accessible and actionable

• The mind can be trained through simple, repeatable practices such as breathwork and meditation

• High-performance environments often mask stress, burnout and emotional suppression

• Inner work is not separate from leadership — it fundamentally changes how we lead and relate

• The future of business is shifting toward purpose, impact and human development

• Men are facing a growing crisis of meaning, identity and emotional expression

• Resilience is not innate — it is a trainable capability

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CHAPTERS

00:00 — Introduction: From Television to Transformation: Neil’s journey from media success to inner exploration

04:30 — Life at the Top of Television: Building Betty TV and the reality behind success

10:15 — When Success Isn’t Enough: The early signs of deeper questioning

16:40 — The Inner Search Begins: Meditation, breathwork and exploring the mind

24:10 — The Cost of High Performance: Stress, pressure and what men don’t talk about

31:25 — The Moment of Realisation: Understanding that the mind can be trained

38:50 — Leaving the Old World Behind: The decision to step away from television

45:10 — Founding Mettle: A new mission: mental fitness for men

52:30 — Why Men Are Struggling: The deeper societal and psychological crisis

59:40 — Rethinking Business and Purpose: Profit, impact and the future of leadership

1:06:00 — The Second Mountain: What life is really asking of us

1:10:30 — Closing Reflections: What Mettle means today

What does it take to build a business that serves people,planet and profit - without compromise?

In this episode of Meta-Conscious Leaders, Greg Suartspeaks with the brilliant and inspirational Tessa Clarke, co-founder and CEO of Olio, the global food-sharing platform redistributing surplus food and household items through local communities.

What began as a personal refusal to waste perfectly goodfood has evolved into a movement. Olio has helped redistribute over 135 million meals and millions of household items, while attracting more than $50 million in investment capital. But this conversation goes far beyond startup success.

For more information:

Olio:  https://olioapp.com/en/

Tessa Clarke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessaclarkeolio/

Sign up for the Better Business Act: https://betterbusinessact.org/

Tessa shares the deeper philosophy behind Olio - a beliefthat waste is not just a logistical issue, but a moral one. She explores how modern disconnection has fuelled both food waste and social fragmentation, and how rebuilding community is central to solving both.

Together we discuss:

• Why food waste is a systems failure

• The tension between impact and profitability

• Building a B Corp rooted in regenerative principles

• The Better Business Act and redefining fiduciary duty

• AI, responsibility, and scaling positive impact

• Whether we are witnessing a broader shift in business consciousness

If you’re interested in the future of business, sustainability and systems change, this conversation is essential viewing.

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast issponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKEAWAYS

• Nature is the world's most precious and finite resource.

• Monetizing sustainability is a significant challenge.

• The Better Business Act aims to hold companies accountable.

• Profit should not be the sole end goal for businesses.

• We must price the value that nature provides.

• Pollution and waste have hidden costs that need addressing.

• Company directors should face consequences for environmental harm.

• Jail time could change business practices rapidly.

• Sustainability requires a collective effort from all sectors.

• Corporate responsibility is essential for solving societal problems.

CHAPTERS

00:00  Introduction to Meta-Conscious Leaders and Tessa Clark

02:22  Tessa's Ethos and Background

06:00  The Moral Imperative of Food Waste

08:14  The Birth of Olio: A Personal Journey

12:14  Olio's Business Model and Community Impact

15:47  Understanding Food Waste Statistics

19:39  The Role of Community in Reducing Waste

22:46  Challenges and Resilience in Business

26:34  Harnessing AI for Positive Impact

29:56  Balancing Purpose and Profit in Business

32:52  The Better Business Act: A New Path for Corporations

36:03  Reforming Fiduciary Responsibilities for a Sustainable Future

37:24  Olio's Business Model: Profitability and Purpose in Harmony

43:51  Innovative Governance: Community Engagement and Ownership

50:05  Navigating the Future: Agility and Growth in Business

52:51  The Shift in Consciousness: Business, Humanity, and Spirituality

57:23  Business Leadership: A Catalyst for Social Change

01:01:30  Hope and Community: The Power of Collective Action

01:04:28  Introduction to Tessa's Leadership

01:04:28  The Impact of the Better Business Act

In a world that feels increasingly fragmented, confusing, and polarised, Oliver Sweet, a world leading business anthropologist offers a powerful reframe: the problem isn’t simply psychological — it’s cultural.

Drawing on two decades of global ethnographic work across 35 countries, Oliver argues that culture is the invisible operating system shaping how we act, think, believe, and buy.

From young boys on a Lewisham estate performing toughness until they find safe space, to parents substituting gifts for time in overstretched households, to the fragmentation of digital echo chambers, this conversation reveals the hidden rules governing modern life.

Oliver and Greg Suart in this conversation explore how materialism became culturally embedded after WWII; how brands can either exploit or elevate culture; why nudging individuals often fails; and how cultural change truly happens — sometimes slowly, sometimes explosively.

They also confront the future: AI, digital narcissism; political manipulation; and what it means to become cyborgs.

This is a conversation about agency, leadership, social silences, and the possibility of redesigning culture itself.

TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Oliver Sweet:

Media enquiries, event/booking information and review copies: oliver.sweet@ipsos.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-sweet/

Website: https://substack.com/@oliversweet

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-sweet/

TO BUY THE BOOK: "THE RULES THAT MAKE US"

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-rules-that-make-us-how-culture-shapes-the-way-we-act-think-believe-and-buy/oliver-sweet/9781035417469

Blackwells: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Rules-That-Make-Us-by-Oliver-Sweet/9781541705777?srsltid=AfmBOoq9uTj4d_PRicKrDOfmPcN8UrjHiEAEsaDJ_UX0WJp5oYReesLJ

Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/8KWY5ho

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Culture is shared meaning + learned behaviour. It operates beneath awareness but governs almost everything.

• Fragmentation has replaced linear cultural evolution. We no longer share a mainstream; we inhabit algorithmic subcultures.

• Materialism is a cultural belief system, deeply embedded post-WWII through psychological marketing.

• Hidden rules shape leadership. Leaders are copied constantly — mimicry is cultural transmission.

• Psychological nudges fail when they ignore culture. Public Health England’s sugar strategy succeeded only after shifting from cognition to cultural alignment.

• Social silences create social consequences. Sex, death, loneliness, money — what we don’t discuss shapes behaviour more than what we do.

• Agency matters. Cultural change begins when individuals speak into silence.

• We are already cyborgs. Technology is an extension of identity — and AI risks amplifying digital narcissism.

• Brands can shape culture responsibly — or exploit it. The difference lies in authenticity and long-term positioning.

• Cultural change is slow… until it isn’t.

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⏱ CHAPTER HEADINGS

00:00 – Culture in a Fragmented World

03:30 – From Politics to Anthropology

10:17 – Business Anthropology in Practice

16:23 – Why This Book Now?

20:42 – Defining Culture Simply

22:44 – The Cultural Trinity

25:05 – Hidden Rules & Echo Chambers

27:10 – The Pandemic Reset

29:10 – Leadership & Mimicry

33:02 – How Cultural Change Happens

37:56 – Social Silences

46:09 – Materialism as Belief System

52:44 – Parenting, Time & Substituted Love

55:08 – The Role of Business Leadership

58:53 – Culture vs Nudge Theory

1:04:40 – Becoming Cyborgs

1:10:51 – Digital Narcissism & AI Risk

1:14:05 – Guardrails & Agency

In this episode of Meta-Conscious Leaders, Greg Suart is joined by Dr Richard David Hames — a rare polymath whose life and work span continents, disciplines, and decades.

Educated in the UK and Europe, now based in Asia, Richard has advised governments, multinational corporations, and institutions across the USA, Europe, Australia, China, Africa, and the Middle East. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the World Academy of Art and Science, and author of influential books including The Management Myth, Manmade, and Stewardship for the Greater Good, he brings both intellectual authority and lived experience to the conversation.

Rather than predicting the future, Richard focuses on a more unsettling question: are we prepared for it? He argues that many of today’s crises - climate instability, inequality, institutional failure - are not accidental, but the inevitable consequences of industrial-era thinking, competitive productivity, and materialist worldviews that treat the world as a machine rather than a living system.

Central to the discussion is Richard’s distinction between ownership and stewardship. He challenges the performative, transactional model of leadership that dominates business and politics, proposing instead that leadership is fundamentally a moral act rooted in responsibility, care, and service to the greater good. Wealth, power, and governance are examined through this lens, with provocative reflections on inequality, democracy, and why current systems are failing to serve human flourishing.

Richard introduces the idea of systemic acupuncture - small, precise interventions that can shift entire systems - illustrated through striking stories from boardrooms and public institutions. Ultimately, the episode is a call for an evolutionary shift in consciousness: away from fear, extraction, and ego, and toward sufficiency, connection, love, and stewardship.

The conversation closes with a powerful challenge for leaders everywhere: are you merely successful — or are you truly significant?

TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Dr RCIAHRD DAVID HAMES:

Website: https://richardhames.com/about/

AI Mentor: https://www.upgradethesystem.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardhames/

Substack: https://richarddavidhames.substack.com/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/the_virtual_activist

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Many global crises are design failures, not inevitabilities

• Leadership framed as heroism and control is no longer fit for purpose

• Stewardship replaces ownership with responsibility for the greater good

• Materialism and separation from nature are core pathologies of our time

• Wealth and power require moral restraint, not accumulation

• Small, precise interventions (systemic acupuncture) can unlock major change

• Real leadership begins with inner courage, humility, and self-inquiry

• Consciousness—not technology alone—is the real frontier of evolution

CHAPTERS

00:00: Competitive growth, inequity, and the opening context

02:30: Living an “exceptional life” — Richard’s formative story

06:30: Why stewardship, why now?

09:30: Growth, productivity, and the toxicity of the current paradigm

14:00: Materialism, separation, and worldview as pathology

18:30: Wealth, power, and responsibility for the greater good

23:30: Leadership as a moral act — love, fear, and courage

27:30: Meaning, significance, and asking better personal questions

33:30: Meta-consciousness, spirituality, and new epistemologies

38:30: Governance, democracy, and systemic reform

45:30: Systemic acupuncture — changing systems by changing energy

52:30: The performative theatre of leadership

56:00: Closing reflections: sufficiency, courage, and the future

The vital importance of meditation and breath work in self-regulating

SUMMARY As humanity sits at an inflection point - what does it really take to stay grounded, clear, and creative in a world that feels increasingly volatile?

In this episode of Meta-Conscious Leaders, Greg Suart is joined by Danielle Van De Velde for a rich, unhurried conversation about inner mastery in modern life and in particular breath work and meditation.

Danielle brings a rare blend of corporate experience, meditation practice, neuroscience, and spiritual intelligence - and speaks with both precision and warmth about what actually helps humans function well under pressure.

We explore why so many capable people feel overwhelmed despite “doing all the right things”, how breath and meditation create tangible shifts in clarity and decision-making, and why calm is not a luxury but a lived skill. At a time when reactivity is rewarded and speed is prized, this conversation invites a different orientation: one rooted in presence, discernment, and choice.

If you’re navigating complexity - personally or professionally - this episode offers grounded insights you can apply immediately.

In this conversation, Danielle Van De Velde discusses the themes of disruption, self-discovery, and the importance of self-regulation in navigating personal challenges. She emphasizes the need to explore deeper questions of identity and purpose, and how harnessing intuition can empower individuals in their journey of personal growth.

TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DANIELLE VAN DE VELDE:

Dani’s site: https://daniellevandevelde.com/

Spirited Living: https://www.spiritedlivingwithdani.com/

The Modern Crone podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FuO8Nq5SceGnCvzhtXMkZ

News for the Soul radio show: https://www.newsforthesoul.com

Spirited (book): https://daniellevandevelde.com/my-book/

Email: info@daniellevandevelde.com

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKE AWAYS

- We are currently experiencing significant disruption in our lives.

- Asking deeper questions about our identity is crucial.

- Self-regulation of our nervous system is essential for personal growth.

- Understanding dissonance in our bodies can lead to greater awareness.

- Intuition is becoming a vital superpower in navigating challenges.

- Empowerment comes from knowing ourselves better.

- Personal growth requires us to confront uncomfortable truths.

- The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and transformative.

- Emotional intelligence plays a key role in self-regulation.

- Harnessing our intuition can guide us through uncertainty.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Meta-Conscious Leaders

01:59 Dani’s Personal Journey and Background

16:37 Current Global Context and Human Awakening

19:58 The Importance of Self-Regulation

25:04 The Role of Breath in Meditation

34:50 Intentional Breathing and Its Benefits

34:53 The Power of Breath Work

45:26 Understanding Meditation: Definitions and Types

53:21 Creating a Sacred Meditation Practice

01:03:31 Encouragement to Engage and Subscribe

In this fascinating conversation Chris Marshall talks seriously about Playfulness as being a super power for leadership in times of great uncertainty and chaos. Chris identifies three pillars that determine the mindset of "playfulness" and how these qualities enable leaders to reach better solutions and build greater resilience into their teams and businesses.

The conversation explores the significance of playfulness in leadership and its impact on decision-making and well-being. Chris discusses how a playful state enhances acceptance of new information, contrasting it with the dangers of stress-induced narrow focus. He emphasizes that human-centric leadership cannot be discussed without acknowledging the role of playfulness, as it represents a state of optimal well-being.

Chris is founder of The Playfulness Lab where exceptional cultures are built by a shift in leadership – the kind that builds trust, energy, and adaptability into the way teams work every day.To find out more information:

The Playfulness Lab: https://www.playfulnesslab.com/

Chris Marshall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-christopher/

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKEAWAYS

- Playfulness can be a state of being in any situation.

- Reducing stress enhances our ability to accept new information.

- In a stressed state, we narrow our focus and limit decision-making.

- Playfulness in leadership fosters a more human-centric approach.

- Optimal performance is linked to a playful mindset.

- Leadership should embrace the human aspect of individuals.

- Stress can lead to delusion and poor decision-making.

- A playful state allows for better acceptance of diverse perspectives.

- Human-centric leadership is rooted in understanding playfulness.

- Well-being is closely tied to our ability to be playful.

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Need for New Leadership Models

10:23 Understanding Playfulness and Its Importance

20:12 The Core Components of Playfulness

30:07 Playfulness in Leadership and Organizational Change

36:56 The Importance of Playfulness in Leadership

46:22 Playfulness and Personal Growth

56:25 Playfulness in Geopolitics

01:04:55 The Playfulness Lab: A Community Interest Company

01:07:22 Inviting Playfulness into Leadership Practices

01:12:43 Embracing Playfulness in Leadership

01:12:44 Engagement and Community Building.

What happens when you invite a climate comedian onto a podcast known for deep, philosophical and sometimes lofty explorations of leadership and consciousness? You get an episode that manages to be funny, sobering, philosophical, and wildly relatable all at once.

In this episode of Meta-Conscious Leaders, Greg Suart sits down with Stuart Goldsmith - stand-up comedian, former circus performer, host of The Comedian’s Comedian Podcast, and one of the world’s first “climate comedians.”

Stuart brings a rare blend of vulnerability, sharp insight, and playful irreverence to a topic that is otherwise heavy: the climate crisis and how we talk (or fail to talk) about it.

Together Greg and Stuart cover:

• Why comedy didn’t just choose Stuart - it became his way of processing dread, truth and meaning

• How humour acts as a psychological safety valve that helps people stay open to difficult truths

• The parallel emotional worlds of comedians and business leaders

• Why honesty, specificity and vulnerability are the keys to communicating about climate inside companies

• The myths around net zero and why 2049 may be the busiest year in human history

• How AI’s hidden environmental costs complicate the story

• Why laughter works like a “zip file” for information - making ideas stick long after the joke lands

• How leaders can lighten the emotional load of climate without trivialising the realities

• What it means to stay optimistic, outward-looking and connected in a year when everything seems to push us inward

This is a conversation that will make you laugh out loud … then pause in recognition. Stuart reframes complexity through humour without losing its seriousness - a rare skill and a timely offering.

If you’re a leader, a communicator, a sustainability practitioner, or simply a human trying to navigate the strange intersection of crisis, purpose, and possibility, this episode will stay with you.

To find out more information:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartgoldsmithcomedy/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climateLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartgoldsmith/ The Comedians comedian Podcast: https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/podcast

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

If you enjoy this conversation, please like, subscribe, comment and share. It helps us reach more people who are ready to lead consciously in challenging times.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – 02:30 | Opening, intros & high-wire comedy

02:30 – 05:00 | Why comedy chose him

05:00 – 09:30 | Why climate? Boredom + dread = new purpose

09:30 – 14:30 | Comedy, therapy & alchemy

14:30 – 18:00 | Working with companies without being used

18:00 – 22:30 | Naming the elephant in the boardroom

22:30 – 28:00 | Business, comedy & missing the wood for the trees

28:00 – 32:30 | Moving people along the climate spectrum

32:30 – 36:00 | Net zero, 2050 & corporate climate delusion

36:00 – 41:00 | Climate impacts, catastrophe & humour’s role

41:00 – 48:00 | Business mindset, consciousness & the nature of reality

48:00 – 55:00 | Risk, vulnerability & love in laughter

55:00 – 57:00 | Wrapping up: the value of lightness

57:00 – 59:30 | 2025 in review & sliding into 2026

59:30 – End | Where to find Stuart & closing message

In this personal and deeply human episode of Meta-Conscious Leaders, Greg Suart sits down with writer, mentor, strategist and founder of "I’m Not Done Yet", Andrew Middleton, whose reflective posts on identity, purpose and later-life transitions have resonated with millions across LinkedIn.

After a 50-year career in corporate life, Andrew found himself confronting a series of unexpected questions:

Who am I without my achievements?

hat remains when routine dissolves?

What is my purpose now?

His honest exploration has opened a doorway for others experiencing the same transition into midlife, meaning, and self-redefinition.

For more information about Andrew Middleton, his work and the "ImNotDoneYet" Community visit:

LinkedIn:   / andrewcmiddleton  

Website: https://www.imnotdoneyet.co.uk/

Indy Community: https://www.imnotdoneyet.org/

In this conversation, we explore:

✨ Identity Beyond Usefulness

How Andrew’s sense of self shifted when he realised the life he knew “no longer worked” and the identity he built through work wasn’t the whole story.

✨ The Gold in Other People’s Reflections

Why the comments on his posts became a source of deep insight, perspective, and unexpected mentorship.

✨ Breaking the Bond With the “Old Life”

Andrew shares what it feels like to step out of professional identity and into a more expansive sense of being.

✨ Midlife as a Threshold

We discuss the anxiety and the liberation, of entering a phase where presence matters more than legacy and meaning outweighs metrics.

✨ Death as a Lens for Living

From near-death experiences to philosophical reflections on mortality, we explore how awareness of impermanence sharpens purpose.

✨ The Evolution from Doing to Being

How Andrew is shifting from “a human doing to a human being,” and why this may be the foundation for elder wisdom and conscious leadership.

If you’ve ever wondered who you are beyond your role, title, or usefulness - this episode is for you.

It’s a gentle, courageous, insight-rich invitation to rediscover meaning and redefine leadership through presence, authenticity, and deeper awareness.

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKEAWAYS

• Plenty of gold nuggets in there for us all to consider.
• Grateful for the opportunity to talk on Meta-Conscious Leaders.

• Purpose is essential in our journey.
• Reframe has been very important to me.
• Trying to break that previous life that I knew is holding me back.
• This is the big challenging period for me.
• Love thought that insightful.

In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation with Greg Suart, Dr. Lollie Mancey invites us to rethink what it means to be human, to lead, and to stay awake in an age defined by accelerating technological change. An anthropologist, futurist and AI ethicist, she lays out why we’re living through an unprecedented moment: multiple global systems; culture, identity, technology, politics and truth, are shifting all at once, faster than our inherited coping mechanisms can adapt. No wonder we feel overwhelmed.

But for Lollie, this is not a crisis, it’s a cognitive revolution. AI isn’t becoming conscious, she reminds us; we are being asked to become more conscious. These new tools mirror our biases, our loneliness, our assumptions - and reveal more about us than about machines. They can scale brilliance or harm, depending entirely on the wisdom, awareness and courage of the humans using them.

Lollie challenges leaders to abandon fear-based, scarcity-driven thinking and redesign systems for abundance, collaboration, inclusion and psychological safety. She argues that the greatest risks are not rogue technologies but unquestioned worldviews, declining critical thinking, and leaders outsourcing their humanity to machines.Yet her vision is profoundly hopeful: a future where AI augments human potential, where guardrails support innovation, where organizations become places of trust and creativity, and where connectedness, purpose and service define success. Above all, she champions a deeply human reminder: technology can be smart — but only conscious, courageous, generous humans can make the future wise.

For more information about Dr Lollie Mancey visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlollie/

https://drlollie.ie/

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership

https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lollie Mancey

02:19 Journey Through Anthropology and Social Justice

03:39 Humanity's Evolutionary Journey and Cultural Shifts

04:47 Defining Consciousness in the Age of AI

07:53 Cognitive Revolution: Understanding Ourselves Through AI

11:39 Master or Emissary: Control and Power Dynamics in AI

14:14 Guardrails and Regulation: The EU AI Act

15:27 Cultural Integration of AI and Emotional Influence

18:03 Critical Thinking and the Role of Humans in AI

20:00 The Societal Impact of AI on Work and Purpose

23:37 The Scarcity Mindset vs. Abundance

27:17 Cultural Shifts Towards Abundance

33:17 Worldview and Philosophy in Society

38:52 Service and Contribution in Leadership

44:37 Integrating Cooperation in Business Practices

50:24 Personal Resilience and Future Vision

52:27 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagements .

In this EXTRA-ORDINARY conversation, Dr Jude Currivan shares with Greg Suart her journey from a successful high flying career in global commerce and corporate finance in London, to exploring the deeper connections between cosmology, consciousness, and leadership.

She emphasizes the need for a shift from a worldview of separation to one of unity, advocating for a meta-morphosis in how we perceive our roles in business and society.

Currivan discusses the importance of love, interdependence, and sustainable practices in creating healthy organizations and addresses the potential of AI as a tool for enhancing human consciousness rather than replacing it.

Ultimately, she calls for collective action and compassion in navigating the challenges of our time.

Dr Jude Currivan PhD MSc CMA is a cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, and author whose life’s work unites leading-edge science with universal wisdom traditions. Holding a master’s degree in physics from Oxford and a doctorate in archaeology from Reading, she also trained as a Chartered Management Accountant and served on the Council of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the UK Stock Exchange Listing Committee.

Jude’s early career was in global commerce—she was Group Finance Director of international corporations such as HMV and Scholl, establishing operations in multiple continents. This experience gave her an intimate understanding of the world’s economic and financial systems, later informing her systemic approach to global transformation.

In the mid-1990s she turned to full-time research and planetary service, integrating her scientific background with her lifelong exploration of consciousness, ancient cosmologies, and the evolution of life. Her seminal works—The 8th Chakra, The 13th Step, HOPE – Healing Our People and Earth, The Cosmic Hologram, and The Story of Gaia—chart a profound arc from personal awakening to planetary evolution. In them she proposes that the universe is a living, unified system of in-formation—where energy, matter, and consciousness are inseparable aspects of a cosmic whole.

You can learn more about Dr Jude Currivan and her work at:

https://www.judecurrivan.com/

WholeWorld View is a charitable organisation (or “organism”) co-founded by Dr Currivan:

https://www.wholeworld-view.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GkLM8o4RXc&t=483s

SPONSORED BY: This Meta-Conscious Leaders podcast is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership

https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKEAWAYS

- Jude Currivan emphasizes the importance of a unified worldview.

- The concept of metamorphosis is crucial in addressing the meta crisis.

- Experiences from childhood shaped Jude's understanding of reality.

- Healthy organizations function like living systems, emphasizing interdependence.

- Sustainability in business requires a shift from profit-centric models.

- AI should be viewed as an augmentation of human capabilities.

- Love and compassion are essential in turbulent times.

- Collective action amplifies individual efforts for positive change.

- The universe is fundamentally meaningful and purposefully evolving.

- Intuition is a powerful tool for leaders in today's world.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Meta-Conscious Leaders and Jude's Background

09:41 Exploring Direct Experiences and Their Impact

13:21 Reframing the Meta Crisis as Metamorphosis

17:54 The Evolution of Worldviews and Their Consequences

32:10 New chapter

34:40 The Nature of Reality and Its Business Implications

41:24 Understanding Consciousness and the Universe

42:23 Business as a Living System

46:58 Challenges to Sustainability in Business

50:42 The Dance of Being and Doing

53:01 Emerging Paradigms in Business

59:16 Choosing Love Amidst Turbulence

01:01:29 Reflections on the Discussion

01:01:30 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

In this episode of Meta-Conscious Leaders, Shawne Mitchell discusses her book on Transcendental Leadership, focusing on the traits of transcendental leaders and how these traits are reflected across various spiritual and religious traditions. The conversation explores the importance of transcendence, the interconnectedness of all beings, and the practical application of these principles in business leadership in particular.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Shawne Mitchell: https://www.soulstyle.com/

Shawne Mitchell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawne-mitchell-ma-consciousness-studies-0983709/

Shawne Mitchell's books:

Barnes & Nobel: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transcendental-leadership-shawne-mitchell/1140215566?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/author/shawne-mitchell/1449958

SPONSORED BY:This podcast by Meta-Conscious Leaders is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

Key themes include the significance of being, thinking, and doing in leadership, as well as the necessity of integrity and moral values in guiding effective leadership practices.

TAKEWAYS

- Transcendental leadership embodies traits reflected across spiritual traditions.

- Transcendence involves going beyond normal perceptions of reality.

- The wisdom of various spiritual leaders can inform modern leadership practices.

- Transcendental leaders prioritize serving the whole, not just individual interests.

- Awareness and presence are crucial traits for effective leadership.

- Joy and playfulness enhance leadership effectiveness and team dynamics.

- Gratitude is a state of being that opens up possibilities.

- Critical thinking and curiosity are essential for nurturing future leaders.

- Transcendental leaders acknowledge a greater force at work in the universe.

- Integrity and moral values are fundamental to effective leadership.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Transcendental Leadership

02:37 Understanding Transcendence

05:40 Transcendence Across Spiritual Traditions

12:23 Traits of Transcendental Leaders

17:23 The Foundation of Being in Leadership

23:40 Exploring the Shadow Side

24:35 Transcendental Leadership and Cosmic Forces

27:39 Purpose-Driven Leadership

28:57 The Importance of Critical Thinking

31:43 Regenerative Sustainability

33:01 Traits of Expression in Leadership

33:52 Integrity and Authenticity in Leadership

35:37 The Optimism of Emerging Leaders

36:44 The Double Life of Beliefs

40:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavours

41:58 Engagement and Community Building

Shawne Mitchell and Greg Suart in this divine conversation explore the concept of Transcendental Leadership, emphasizing the importance of awareness, connection, and higher states of consciousness in leadership roles.

They discuss various 'portals' or practices that can help individuals access these states, including meditation, nature, creativity, and service. The conversation highlights the need for leaders to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and their connection to others in an increasingly complex world.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Shawne Mitchell: https://www.soulstyle.com/

Shawne Mitchell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawne-mitchell-ma-consciousness-studies-0983709/

Shawne Mitchell's books:

Barnes & Nobel: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transcendental-leadership-shawne-mitchell/1140215566?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/author/shawne-mitchell/1449958

SPONSORED BY:

This podcast by Meta-Conscious Leaders is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKEAWAYS

- Curiosity is a driving force in exploring consciousness.

- Transcendental leadership emphasizes awareness and connection.

- We are all interconnected in a unified field.

- The world is becoming more volatile and complex.

- Accessing higher states of consciousness is essential for effective leadership.

- Portals serve as doorways to greater awareness and transcendence.

- Nature provides powerful energy and healing opportunities.

- Creativity is a natural expression of our being and leadership.

- Service is a profound aspect of effective leadership.

- Presence and self-awareness are always accessible to us.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Transcendental Leadership

02:37 The Nature of Transcendence

04:58 Philosophy and Consciousness Studies

07:25 Defining Transcendental Leadership

10:13 The Importance of Transcendental Leadership

12:34 Understanding Portals to Transcendence

14:57 Practices for Accessing Higher Awareness

17:20 The Role of Portals in Leadership

19:38 Personal Experiences with Portals

22:09 Rediscovering Our Transcendent Nature

23:51 Transcendence Through Solitude and Silence

24:57 Balancing Busyness with Stillness

26:35 Movement as a Portal to Stillness

28:13 Nature's Healing Energy

30:48 Creativity as a Gateway to Transcendence

38:18 Service as a Path to Transcendence

41:26 Indigenous Wisdom and Plant Medicine

42:55 The Power of Devotion

In this outstanding conversation Greg Suart talks with Tom Fortes Mayer about his profound Epiphany in life when as an “atheistic hedonist” and nightclub impresario he had a spiritual awakening which caused him to change the course of his life and delve into the transformative journey of self-discovery, exploring the intersection of personal development, leadership, and the pursuit of happiness.

Tom shares how his perspective on life shifted dramatically, leading him to develop methodologies that empower individuals to unlock their potential and lead with purpose. The discussion touches on the importance of emotional intelligence, the impact of past experiences on present beliefs, and the necessity of cultivating a peaceful relationship with oneself to achieve true fulfilment.

Peace, Power and Purpose are three super powers that sit at the centre of his unique transformational model and have become valued by many business leaders who search for greater meaning, purpose and fulfilment in their careers.

As Greg and Tom navigate the complexities of modern life and the global crises we face, Tom emphasizes the role of leaders in fostering a culture of growth and transformation within their organizations.

TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT TOM:

https://www.tomfortesmayer.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfortesmayer/

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This podcast by Meta-Conscious Leaders is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKEAWAYS

- Transformation begins with self-discovery and understanding one's beliefs.

- An epiphany can shift one's entire perspective on life.

- Happiness is a state of being that can be cultivated.

- The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.

- Past experiences shape our present beliefs and actions.

- True fulfilment comes from being at peace with oneself.

- Success is not just about outcomes, but about personal growth.

- Purpose is found in the context of meaning and connection.

- Leaders have a responsibility to foster growth in their teams.

- Our dreams should be held lightly, allowing for organic growth.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Tom Fortes Mayer

01:36 The Epiphany: A Shift in Perspective

04:49 The Journey of Helping Others

07:00 From Hedonism to True Happiness

13:31 The Encounter with the Holy Man

18:12 The Moment of Realization

21:38 Purpose: Transforming Pain into Wisdom

25:43 The State of Presence and Bliss

29:43 Navigating the Global Context and Personal Response

36:18 Agency and Free Will in Our Lives

39:34 Integrating Insights into Leadership

49:53 Defining Success and Purpose

54:22 Introduction and Episode Overview

54:23 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

In this conversation, Dr Rajendra Sharma discusses with GregSuart his journey in integrating Eastern and Western medicine, emphasizing a holistic approach to health. He explores the impact of modern society on health; the metaphysical aspects of healing; and the importance of nutrition and mental health.

Those who sing their praises of Dr. Sharma include the late great Tina Turner, Debbie Moore, the founder of Pineapple Dance Studio and Fashion Chain, the BAFTA winning movie director and screenwriter David Leland, and a range of celebrities including supermodel Mary Helvin and Spice Girl Mel C, as well as actors Hayley Mills and Alice Kreisch.

For more information about Dr Rajendra Sharma, his books and his healthcare practice visit: https://drsharmadiagnostics.com/

SPONSORED BY: This podcast by Meta-Conscious Leaders issponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

Dr Sharma highlights in the conversation the connectionbetween health and leadership, the power of resilience, and the responsibility individuals have for their own health. He encourages a proactive approach to health, advocating for awareness and understanding of one's body and mind.

Many different topics are covered in this wide rangingconversation including:

- how holistic health focuses on the root causes of illnessrather than just symptoms;

- modern society contributes to various health challenges,including chronic diseases;

- nutrition and lifestyle choices play a critical role inoverall health;

- mental health is as important as physical health inachieving well-being;

- leaders must prioritize their health to make effectivedecisions;

- resilience can be cultivated through health challenges andpersonal growth;

- compassion in healthcare is essential for effectivetreatment and support;

- understanding the metaphysical aspects of health canenhance healing;

- individuals must take responsibility for their health andwell-being.

KEY WORDS health, holistic medicine, Eastern medicine,Western medicine, nutrition, mental health, resilience, leadership, metaphysical health, chronic illness summary

CHAPTERS

00:00  Introduction to Dr Rajendra Sharma

01:45 The Influence of Family and Early Experiences

04:17 Holistic Approach to Medicine

07:01 Understanding Chronic Health Issues

09:43 The Interconnectedness of Body Systems

12:31 Health Complaints in a Stressful Environment

14:19 The Impact of Modern Lifestyle on Health

16:40 The Metaphysical Aspect of Health

19:47 The Mind-Body Connection

22:16 Awareness and Prevention in Healthcare

24:35 The Role of Nutrition and Genetics

27:41 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

43:25 Exploring Happiness and Movement

48:04 The Importance of Health Metrics

57:35 Resilience Through Suffering

01:03:17 The Role of Time in Health

01:07:35 Corporate Health Initiatives

01:25:12 Conclusion and Reflections

In this conversation with Greg Suart, Nadia Nagamootoo shares her journey as a chartered psychologist and leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of inclusive leadership and the challenges that come with it. She discusses her book 'Beyond Discomfort', which explores the discomfort leaders face when addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in organizations. Nadia highlights the role of unconscious bias, the need for self-reflection, and the importance of understanding one's own identity in fostering an inclusive workplace.

The conversation also delves into the psychological aspects of leadership, the necessity of shifting mindsets in DEI, and practical steps leaders can take to create a more inclusive environment.

Nadia Nagamootoo is a Chartered Psychologist, leadership coach, and award-winning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategist. She is the Founder and CEO of Avenir, a consultancy dedicated to creating cultures of belonging and driving measurable, inclusive change. With over two decades of experience in organisational development and talent strategy, Nadia has partnered with global businesses to transform leadership, embed equity, and cultivate psychological safety.

A recognised thought leader, she was named HR Most Influential Thinker and Diversity Champion of the Year in 2023, and is the author of the best-selling book Beyond Discomfort: Why Inclusive Leadership Is So Hard (and What You Can Do About It). Nadia also hosts the “Why Care?” podcast, where she explores the deeper human and business case for DEI with leaders and changemakers.

Drawing on her own lived experience as a first-generation UK-born Mauritian, Nadia’s work is fuelled by the belief that when people feel they belong, organisations thrive. Her purpose is clear: to create ripples of change so that workplaces – and the world – feel like they were designed for everyone.

For more information about Nadia and the work she is fulfilling:

https://www.nadianagamootoo.com/

https://www.avenirconsultingservices.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-nagamootoo-she-her-98436613/

SPONSORED BY:This podcast by Meta-Conscious Leaders is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKEAWAYS

Nadia's mission is to create workplaces where everyone feels they belong.

Inclusive leadership requires self-reflection and understanding of biases.

Discomfort is a natural part of the journey towards inclusion.

Unconscious biases can hinder inclusive decision-making.

The two-by-two model helps leaders assess their inclusivity.

Leaders must challenge existing power dynamics to foster inclusion.

The 'us vs. them' mentality is a barrier to inclusivity.

Diversity is essential for long-term organizational success.

Open conversations can bridge gaps between diverse individuals.

Mindset shifts are crucial for effective DEI implementation.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Nadia's Journey to Purpose

06:01 Understanding 'Beyond Discomfort'

09:08 The Role of Unconscious Bias

15:13 The DEI Model Explained

22:25 The Business Case for DEI

23:31 The Psychology of Inclusive Leadership

24:17 Navigating Identity and Language in Conversations

25:44 Challenging Power Dynamics in Leadership

27:37 The Us vs. Them Mentality

30:30 The Importance of Caring for Others

31:39 Self-Actualization and Inclusive Leadership

34:56 Practices for Meta-Conscious Leadership

39:19 Understanding and Challenging Our Judgments

42:07 The Complexity of Current Leadership Challenges

47:08 The Pitfalls of Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

49:36 Integrating DEI into Business Strategy

53:16 Engaging Conversations: The Importance of Feedback

From selling his business in a personal negotiation with Rupert Murdoch, to an extraordinary experiential meeting with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Stephen Kirk's life is a story of incredible synchronicity weaving an intricate tapestry of spirituality, business, humanity and reality that at times seems “unreal”.

As a self declared "nutter", in one crisis situation, Stephen tells us he sat under his desk with a cup of tea and “waited for something to happen” – and indeed the most extraordinary thing did happen as Stephen explains in our conversation.

In this conversation, Greg Suart talks with Stephen about his journey from computer programmer to highly successful entrepreneur as a pioneer in the media and TV industry to board adviser and leadership coach. Stephen discusses the impact of transcendental meditation on his life, the importance of creativity in business, and the role of spirituality in leadership. He reflects on his experiences with synchronicity, the challenges of corporate culture, and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship.

Synchronicity is the concept of "meaningful coincidence" introduced by psychologist Carl Jung, describing the simultaneous occurrence of two or more events that seem related but lack a clear causal connection. It involves meaningful connections between an individual's internal, psychological states and external, worldly events. Jung saw it as a fundamental aspect of the psyche's connection to the world.

For more information about Stephen Kirk, his books and his extraordinarily synchronistic life in business:https://stephenkirkorg.wordpress.com/

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The conversation emphasizes the significance of following one's intuition and the interconnectedness of life and business.

TAKEAWAYS

Stephen Kirk's journey blends technology, media, and mindfulness.

Transcendental meditation significantly impacted Stephen's personal and professional life.

Creativity and intuition are essential in navigating business challenges.

Synchronicities often guide us in unexpected ways.

Corporate culture can stifle creativity and innovation.

Spirituality and business can coexist harmoniously.

Embracing change is crucial for personal and professional growth.

The future of business lies in smaller, more human-centered enterprises.

Failure should be viewed as a learning opportunity, not a setback.

Curiosity and presence can lead to meaningful connections and experiences.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Stephen Kirk's Journey

03:44 Roots of Spirituality and Entrepreneurship

07:37 The Impact of Transcendental Meditation

13:24 The Shift from Meditation to Business

19:14 Pioneering Media Ventures

25:17 Synchronicity and Key Figures in Life

33:20 Meeting the Maharishi and Transformative Experiences

35:48 Exploring Perception Beyond the Veil

38:03 The Intersection of Spirituality and Business

42:02 Creativity and Entrepreneurship in Modern Business

44:05 Embracing Intuition in Business Practices

48:14 The Power of Presence and Synchronicity

58:42 Navigating Humanity's Challenges Through Conscious Leadership

01:01:29 Introduction to the Conversation

01:01:29 Engagement and Community Building

In this conversation, Fawzia Koofi shares her remarkable journey from a traditional upbringing in Afghanistan to becoming a prominent political leader and women's rights advocate. She discusses the current crisis in Afghanistan, her personal experiences of resilience in the face of adversity, and her leadership philosophy that emphasizes hope, collaboration, and the importance of a human-centred approach in both politics and business. Koofi's insights inspire listeners to embrace their own leadership potential and to work towards a more inclusive and compassionate world.

For more information about Fawzia Koofi and her selfless work:

https://fawziakoofi.org/

https://www.instagram.com/fawziakoofi77/?hl=en

https://www.ipu.org/news/voices-and-videos/2025-02/conversation-with-fawzia-koofi-afghanistan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fawziakoofi/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5svh

SPONSORED BY:

This podcast by Meta-Conscious Leaders is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKEAWAYS

Fawzia Koofi embodies resilience and courage in her advocacy.

The current crisis in Afghanistan is a silent tsunami.

Education is a powerful tool for change and empowerment.

Leadership requires a human-centred approach.

Forgiveness is essential in overcoming adversity.

Creating spaces for collaboration is vital for progress.

Visionary leadership is needed in today's divisive world.

Every individual has a role in shaping society.

Hope is crucial in the darkest of times.

The journey of change begins with a single step.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Insights

02:57 The Human Tragedy in Afghanistan

05:29 Fawzia's Early Life and Values

09:38 Journey into Politics

11:28 Facing Danger and Resilience

17:33 Leadership Style and Philosophy

20:07 The Human Connection in Leadership

23:31 Faith and Misinterpretation of Religion

25:39 Forgiveness as a Leadership Quality

29:27 Transformative Leadership Through Vision

32:49 The Role of Business in Humanitarian Efforts

37:54 Leadership Beyond Politics and Business

41:43 Introduction to the Conversation

41:43 Exploring Fawzia's Work

In this no-nonsense, straight-talking, searingly honest conversation, Guy Singh-Watson talks to Greg Suart about his journey from a novice consultant in New York to founding Riverford Organic Farmers fulfilling his passion for organic farming and growing vegetables on his Devon farm. Guy is outspoken on many topics and argues strongly for the importance of ethical leadership and employee ownership. He discusses openly the challenges of navigating the current meta-crisis, the need for a cultural transformation in business, and the role of honesty and integrity in leadership. Guy advocates for a long-term view in business practices and highlights the significance of understanding one's personal and emotional motivations as a leader.  

Guy Singh-Watson founded Riverford Organic Farmers, anational veg box scheme in 1986 and transitioned it into an employee-owned trust in 2018, a move reflecting his belief in ethical business practices and a kinder, more sustainable world - all of which he did at a significant discount saying that a higher sale price would not have made him any happier!

For more information about Guy Singh-Watson and Riverford Organics:

https://www.riverford.co.uk/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/24/how-riverfords-guy-singh-watson-became-the-most-brutally-honest-farmer-in-britain?utm_source=chatgpt.com

SPONSORED BY: This podcast by Meta-Conscious Leaders issponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKEAWAYS

Guy returned to the UK to pursue a meaningful life in organic farming.

Riverford started with a simple vision of delivering organic produce directly to consumers.

Leadership requires self-awareness and understanding one's impact on others.

Employee ownership can redefine business success and culture.

Cultural transformation is essential for employee-owned businesses to thrive.

The current meta crisis demands urgent attention to capitalism and its effects on society.

Ethical leadership is crucial in addressing environmental and social challenges.

Long-term thinking in business can align profit with purpose.

Honesty and transparency are vital for maintaining trust within organizations.

Radical change is necessary for businesses to adapt to modern challenges.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Setting the Scene: Introduction and Background

01:12 Understanding the Meta Crisis

36:45 Climate Change and Its Immediate Effects

38:27 The Crisis of Capitalism

41:07 The Role of AI in Society

42:44 Ethical Leadership in Business

45:50 The Need for Regulation and Accountability

48:28 Redesigning Business for Society

53:37 The Importance of Honesty in Leadership

01:00:57 Self-Knowledge as a Leadership Responsibility

01:02:29 Introduction and Overview

01:02:30 Engagement and Community Building

In this conversation on Meta-Conscious Leaders, Greg Suart talks with Professor Anthea Roberts - a remarkable thinker who bridges law, governance, strategy, and the future of AI with clarity and creativity.

For more information or to connect with Anthea Roberts:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthea-roberts-a8596b142/

https://www.dragonfly.net

Anthea, a legal scholar and expert in complexity thinking,discusses her journey into understanding complex systems and the role of metacognition in leadership. She emphasizes the importance of integrating multiple perspectives and the need for resilience in today's interconnected world. The discussion also explores the implications of AI on human cognition and the necessity of balancing competition and cooperation in various systems.

Anthea introduces her concept of Dragonfly Thinking, which aims to enhance decision-making by considering diverse viewpoints and fostering innovative solutions.

Anthea is a Professor at the Australian NationalUniversity’s RegNet School of Regulation and Global Governance, and a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School and Columbia Law School. She is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading scholars in international law and governance, winning awards such as the American Society of International Law’s Book Prize for her ground breaking Is International Law International?, and co-authoring Six Faces of Globalization, selected by the Financial Times and Fortune as a Best Book of the Year.

Her global expertise isn’t just academic. Anthea has workedwith governments and institutions including Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Treasury, and Defence, as well as the UK Foreign Office, bringing her frameworks for navigating risk, reward, and resilience into the heart of policy and strategy. Through her DragonflyThinking initiative, she is pioneering how structured frameworks and AI-driven analysis can be combined to help leaders and organizations see complexity more clearly and act more decisively.

What makes Anthea extraordinary is her ability to movefluidly between disciplines—law, economics, geopolitics, and AI—while keeping an eye on what it means for people, leaders, and systems. She doesn’t just study complexity; she helps people navigate it.

If you’re curious about where global governance meetsconsciousness, and how AI is reshaping the way we think, this episode is not to be missed.

CHAPTERS 

00:00  Introduction to Anthea Roberts and Her Work

02:10  Anthea's Journey into Complexity Thinking

07:08  The Role of Super Forecasters and Structured Analytic Techniques

10:06  The Intersection of Left and Right Brain Thinking

13:15  Integrating Consciousness into Dragonfly Thinking

15:15  Metacognition Meets Metaconsciousness

19:40  Purpose and Perspective in Collaboration

21:40  Metacognition and AI: Expanding Our Thinking

29:18  Resilience: Balancing Risk and Reward

32:20  Cooperation vs. Competition in Complex Systems

37:41  AI Governance: The Need for Guardrails

50:03  Closing Thoughts: Navigating Complexity in Business

52:29  Engaging Conversations: The Importance of Feedback

In this enlightening conversation, Greg Suart talks with Dr Tia Kansara, a polymath dedicated to sustainability and leadership. They explore the intersection of consciousness, suffering, and personal growth, discussing how these elements shape leadership in a rapidly changing world. Tia shares her transcendent insights on the importance of understanding societal contexts, the role of unconditional love, and the need for a shift from materialism to a more relational understanding of wealth and success. The dialogue emphasizes the ripple effects of leadership decisions and the responsibility leaders have towards the environment and society.

Dr Tia Kansara (Hon FRIBA) is a pioneering sustainability leader, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. CEO of Replenish Earth Ltd and co-founder of Kansara Hackney Ltd, she helps businesses and governments create net-positive, nature-restorative futures. A graduate of SOAS and PhD from UCL’s Bartlett School, her research focused on designing sustainable cities. She has advised Coca-Cola, Bloomberg, Formula One, and the UN, and spoken at the European Parliament and the Royal Geographical Society. Recognised by the Financial Times among the Top 100 minority ethnic leaders in tech, she is also the youngest Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiakansara/https://www.replenish.earth/

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TAKEAWAYSHumanity is currently a fragment of its potential.

Consciousness plays a crucial role in leadership.

The interplay of creation and destruction shapes our reality.

Success must include environmental and societal considerations.

Materialism limits our understanding of wealth and success.

Leadership requires awareness of emotional triggers.

We are part of a larger ecosystem, not separate from it.

The future of humanity depends on redefining our values.

CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Dr Tia Kansara

03:23 Sustainability and Society

07:47 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality

25:43 The Role of Consciousness in Leadership

29:42 Understanding Personal Responsibility and Collective Healing

31:12 Leadership in Business: Navigating Complex Decisions

40:02 Shifting Perspectives on Materialism and Success

47:33 The Future of Humanity and Business

52:45 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagements

01:13:17 Introduction to the Conversation

01:13:46 Engagement and Community Building

In this conversation, Peter Matthies, founder of the Conscious Business Institute, shares his journey from a successful venture capitalist to a leader in conscious business practices. He discusses the importance of authenticity, the evolution of conscious business, and the impact of consciousness on organizational performance. Matthies emphasizes the need for personal transformation to drive systemic change and explores the philosophical underpinnings of consciousness in business. He also addresses the future of AI and its implications for humanity, encouraging listeners to embrace the opportunities for growth and transformation in their personal and professional lives.

Peter Matthies

Peter Matthies began his career at Andersen Consulting (Accenture) and later became a Principal for one of the world’s leading Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, Apax Partners & Co, and after that for b-business partners, a $1 billion pan-European VC fund. In 2005 he founded the Conscious Business Institute where he combines his experience in business, finance, and technology with that of our world’s wisdom traditions to develop programmes for for individuals, leaders, and entire organizations to become more conscious, inspiring, and purpose-driven.

Peter has worked with organizations of all sizes including Starbucks, BMW Group, Siemens, Allianz, Intel, and Morgan Stanley. He’s the author of 2 books and over 100 articles on business, finance, leadership, martial arts, and technology. He’s a faculty member of the Goethe Business School in Frankfurt, serves as a global advisor of the Climate Prosperity Alliance, is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, and is on the board of several for-profit and non-profit organizations.

Peter lives in Santa Barbara, California, where he also engages in Aikido and sailing.

LINKS TO "THE CONSCIOUS BUSINESS MASTERS PROGRAMME" AND CONSCIOUS BUINESS INSTITUTE

The Conscious Business Institute: https://www.consciousbusinessinstitute.com/

The Conscious Business Masters Programme: https://consciousbusinessinstitute.com/master-program/

Peter Matthies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-matthies/

SPONSORED BY:

This podcast by Meta-Conscious Leaders is sponsored by Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk

TAKE AWAYS

Peter Matthies transitioned from venture capitalism to founding the Conscious Business Institute.

A significant portion of the workforce lacks fulfilment and purpose in their jobs.

Transformation requires a shift in consciousness, not just linear change.

The Conscious Business Master Program offers a systematic approach to organizational transformation.

Personal transformation is essential for systemic change in organizations.

The philosophical debate around consciousness impacts our understanding of business and AI.

AI's future may challenge our understanding of consciousness and decision-making.

There is a growing network of individuals seeking to create conscious and purpose-driven organizations.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Peter Matthies and His Journey

02:36 The Birth of the Conscious Business Institute

05:29 The Call for Authenticity in Business

07:56 The Evolution of Conscious Business

10:42 Defining Consciousness in Business

14:24 The Impact of Consciousness on Business Performance

17:56 The Shift from Fear-Based to Conscious Operations

19:59 Transformation vs. Change in Organizations

22:30 The Role of Personal Transformation

26:23 Programs Offered by the Conscious Business Institute

29:48 Transformational Programs and Their Impact

32:12 Identifying the Right Participants for Conscious Business

35:03 Philosophical Underpinnings of Consciousness

35:50 The Model of Dominant Subservience

38:44 The Nature of Consciousness and Awareness

44:21 Artificial Intelligence: Consciousness and Ethics

In this episode of Meta-Conscious Leaders, Greg Suart talks with Joel Young, a visionary leader in human consciousness and the creator of the Non Personal Awareness (NPA) process. They explore the origins of NPA, its simplicity and power, and how it can be applied in daily life and business leadership. Joel explains the six lines of NPA, emphasizing the importance of not taking things personally and how this perspective can enhance emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. The conversation also delves into the concept of The Agenda-less Way, highlighting the significance of facilitating human interactions without hidden agendas.

Joel Young is the Creator & Custodian of NPA, which stands for Non-Personal Awareness® and host of The Be A Brilliant Human podcast. The NPA Process has touched the lives of millions around the world, helping them to stop taking things personally, let go of blocks and start living their dreams. With nearly 30 years experience of healing & teaching internationally, Joel brings a depth of wisdom and a great deal of energy and humour to his podcast, seminars and 1:1 practice. He has a passion for helping coaches, healers and change-workers rise to mastery and do the magical work they were born to do with Non-Personal Awareness® and The Agendaless Way™.

Websites:

https://www.TheNPAacademy.com (Main Site and Product Portal)

https://www.thenpaacademy.com/npa-process-sheet (Download The NPA Process sheet, free)

https://www.JoelYoungNPA.com/sessions (1 to 1 Sessions with Joel)

https://www.BeABrilliantHuman.com (Podcast)

https://www.JoelYoung.com (Corporate)

Social Media Links:

Facebook biz page: https://www.facebook.com/nparocks

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/JoelYoung

Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/joelyoungnpa

Twitter/X: http://www.x.com/JoelYoungNPA

Facebook (personal): http://www.facebook.com/joelyoungnpa

Instagram: http://instagram.com/joelyoungnpa

TAKEAWAYS

NPA is a simple yet powerful process for personal development.

The six lines of NPA help individuals detach from personal identification with emotions.

Non-Personal Awareness allows for a higher level of emotional intelligence.

Practicing NPA daily can lead to unconscious competence in handling personal triggers.

NPA can be effectively applied in business leadership and decision-making.

Understanding the personality is crucial in navigating personal and professional relationships.

The Agenda-less Way promotes flexibility and clarity in human interactions.

Emotional intelligence is enhanced through the practice of NPA.

NPA can help resolve conflicts by reducing personal attachments.

Awareness of hidden agendas can improve personal and professional relationships.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to NPA and Joel Young

01:44 The Birth of NPA: A Personal Journey

06:23 Understanding Non-Personal Awareness

12:02 Integrating NPA into Daily Life

13:44 The Six Lines of NPA Explained

19:51 NPA in Business: Applications and Benefits

22:20 Navigating Reality in Business Leadership

23:00 Understanding Conflict and Emotional Intelligence

26:17 The Role of Non-Personal Awareness in Leadership

29:33 Success and Failure: A Non-Personal Perspective

32:51 The Power of Play in Business

35:13 Identifying Hidden Agendas in Leadership

37:56 The Agenda-Less Way in Business Facilitation

In this engaging conversation, Penny Power OBE shares her journey from being an accidental entrepreneur to a leader in the business community. She discusses the importance of personal development, the role of adversity in growth, and the significance of human connection in today's digital world. Penny emphasizes that business is personal, highlighting the interplay between self-awareness and business success. The discussion also touches on the impact of technology, the future of business leadership, and the power of love and kindness in fostering a positive work environment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Penny Power: https://www.pennypower.co.ukBIP100: https://www.bip100.club SPONSORED BY:

Ultimate Goal Ltd: Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth, Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk TAKE AWAYS:

Penny Power is an entrepreneur who emphasizes the personal nature of business.

Adversity can lead to significant personal growth and resilience.

Self-awareness is crucial for success in both personal and business realms.

Human connection is essential in a digital world dominated by technology.

Leadership should focus on empathy and understanding to foster a positive culture.

Business leaders must navigate change while maintaining their core values.

The interplay between personal development and business success is vital.

AI presents both opportunities and challenges for human interaction in business.

Creating boundaries is essential for protecting one's energy and well-being.

Love and kindness can transform workplace dynamics and relationships.

CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Penny Power and Her Journey02:19 The Importance of Connection and Truth04:41 Adversity as a Catalyst for Growth07:21 The Role of Awareness in Crisis10:20 Embracing Adversity and Grief12:51 The Human Touch in Business Leadership15:43 Business as Personal Expression18:19 The Interplay of Personal Development and Business21:19 The Context of Business in Society23:44 Empathy and Human Connection in Business26:25 The Role of Meaning and Purpose in Business29:11 The Need for Deeper Conversations31:31 Hope for Human Connection in Business35:17 Embracing Vulnerability and Self-Worth37:00 The Power of Relationships38:32 Navigating Pain and Empathy41:05 The Energy of Love44:44 Leadership as Service49:04 Balancing Authority and Humanity53:34 The Role of AI in Human Connection57:07 Creating Boundaries and Self-Protection

SUMMARYIn this conversation, Hendrik Jan van Es, author of Conscious Business and Founder of Conscious Business organisation discusses with Greg Suart the importance of stakeholder engagement, purpose-driven leadership, and the integration of human and environmental considerations in business practices. He shares his journey from a traditional business background to becoming a proponent of Conscious Business, highlighting the need for a cultural shift within organizations. The discussion also touches on the role of AI in enhancing business efficiency and the growing movement towards more conscious practices in the corporate world.Hendrik Jan van Es: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrikjanvanes/Conscious Business: https://consciousbusiness.com/en/KEYWORDSConscious Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Culture, AI in Business, Purpose-driven Leadership, Business Transformation, Employee Engagement, Sustainable Business Practices, Conscious Capitalism, Business InnovationTAKEAWAYS- Conscious Business focuses on the well-being of all stakeholders.- A higher purpose beyond profit is essential for businesses.- Engagement and purpose drive employee satisfaction and performance.- Cultural transformation is necessary for implementing Conscious Business principles.- AI can enhance efficiency but must be used responsibly.- Stakeholder engagement is crucial for business success.-The Conscious Business Journey provides a roadmap for transformation.- Companies must adapt to changing societal and environmental expectations.- A supportive culture fosters innovation and resilience.- The movement towards Conscious Business is gaining momentum globally.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Conscious Business and Hendrik Jan van Es04:17 Defining Conscious vs. Unconscious Business07:39 The Conscious Business Journey Explained09:56 Understanding Stakeholders in Conscious Business11:27 Building a Conscious Business Model13:44 The Role of Circles in Conscious Business14:55 Engaging Stakeholders for Business Success16:00 Practical Applications of Conscious Business18:09 Addressing Global Crises through Conscious Business19:27 Challenges Faced by Companies Seeking Conscious Business Solutions20:32 Employee Engagement in Conscious Businesses21:59 Engagement and Comfort in the Workplace23:40 The Role of Purpose in Employee Engagement25:55 The Importance of Personal Development and Value27:13 Organizational Culture and Self-Management28:46 Innovative Business Models and Sustainability31:52 The Growing Movement of Conscious Business34:08 Long-Term Vision vs. Short-Term Problems35:07 The Impact of AI on Conscious Business37:38 International Expansion of Conscious Business

In this conversation, Greg Suart's guest is Shawne Mitchell MA, a transcendental leadership coach and author of 'Transcendental Leadership: Ageless Principles and Practices for Leaders'. They discuss the relevance of conscious leadership in today's complex world, the foundational pillars of leadership, and the intersection of science and spirituality. Shawne emphasises the need for compassionate leaders who are informed by universal wisdom and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. The conversation also touches on the challenges leaders face today and the traits that define transcendental leaders.

Shawne Mitchell’s website:

https://www.soulstyle.com/about

Shawne Mitchell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawne-mitchell-ma-consciousness-studies-0983709/

To buy the book Transcendental Leadership: https://www.soulstyle.com/books

This podcast is sponsored by: Ultimate Goal Ltd, https://www.ultimategoal.co.uk Greg Suart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-suart-bbb9844/

KEYWORDS

Transcendental Leadership, Conscious Leadership, Spirituality, Emotional Intelligence, Compassionate Leadership, Quantum Science, Philosophy, Telepathy, Leadership Traits, Personal Well-being

TAKEAWAYS

Transcendental Leadership is essential in today's chaotic world.

Compassion and love should inform leadership practices.The intersection of science and spirituality is crucial for understanding consciousness.Philosophy plays a significant role in shaping leadership perspectives.Emotional intelligence enhances leadership effectiveness.Curiosity is a vital trait for leaders.Leadership as a service fosters a supportive environment.Unique journeys and diverse practices enrich leadership.Telepathy and non-verbal communication are important in leadership.The future of leadership requires a shift towards compassion and awareness.CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Transcendental Leadership

01:45 The Relevance of Transcendental Leadership Today

07:21 Foundational Pillars of Consciousness Studies

10:40 The Role of Philosophy in Leadership

16:50 Materialism vs. Consciousness in Leadership

23:39 Telepathy and Leadership Communication

27:32 The Essence of Being in Leadership

28:19 Reframing Being and Doing

29:11 Practices for Inner Alignment

31:43 Transforming Through Inner Development

33:13 The Role of Source in Our Lives

34:50 Curiosity as a Superpower

36:25 Transcendental Leadership Traits

38:09 Wisdom, Awareness, and Service in Leadership

40:54 Understanding Wisdom and Emotional Intelligence

42:15 The Importance of Compassion in Leadership

45:04 Challenges in Leadership Today

48:14 Finding Balance in Leadership

50:39 The Role of Emotional Intelligence

54:36 Future Conversations on Leadership

SUMMARY: In this conversation, Barry Coates, founder and CEO of Mindful Money, discusses the evolution of ethical investment, the importance of transparency in finance, and the challenges faced by the financial sector in addressing environmental and social issues. He emphasizes the need for consumers to be informed and engaged in their investment choices, and shares insights from his personal journey, including the impact of meditation on his work. The discussion also touches on the future of climate change and the role of the new generation of investors in driving positive change.Barry Coates, Founder and Joint-CEO Mindful Money; Mindful Money: https://mindfulmoney.nz/ Mindful Money About: https://mindfulmoney.nz/people/details/barry-coates/ LinkedIn Barry Coates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrycoates/LinkedIn Mindful Money: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-money-nz/Mindful Money was founded by Barry Coates, with the support of experts in the investment community and sustainability networks. Barry started work on ‘ethical investment’ around the establishment of the UK Social Investment Forum in the early 1990s. He has a Masters in Management from Yale University, majoring in finance, and was a corporate strategy consultant in the US.Barry’s relevant experience includes leading the mainstreaming of fair trade in New Zealand - fairtrade revenues grew by an average of 45% per annum for a decade. He has managed social marketing campaigns over two decades, most recently as Executive Director of Oxfam in 2003-14.

Subsequently Barry developed a sustainability programme at the University of Auckland Business School and served in Parliament as a Green Party list MP in 2016-17. Barry is a member of the expert Technical Working Group of the Sustainable Finance Forum (SFF), a group of the Aotearoa Circle. Barry is steering the development and implementation of Mindful Money.TAKEAWAYSMindful Money aims to make money a force for good.Ethical investment is gaining traction and is now more accessible.Transparency in finance is crucial for informed consumer choices.Investors are increasingly concerned about the social and environmental impact of their investments.The financial sector faces challenges in adapting to ethical investment principles.Consumer behavior is often influenced by a lack of financial literacy.Compartmentalization of values affects decision-making in finance.Businesses must recognize their relationship with society to thrive.Investing in renewable energy is becoming more profitable.The younger generation is more conscious of ethical investing.TITLESMindful Money: A Force for GoodBarry Coates on Ethical InvestmentSOUND BITES"Money should be a force for good.""We need to wake up to climate change.""The future is wild and dangerous."CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Mindful Money and Barry Coates02:17 The Evolution of Ethical Investment04:41 Mindful Money's Operations and Impact06:57 Engaging with Fund Managers09:27 Challenges in the Finance Sector11:47 Consumer Awareness and Financial Literacy14:10 The Compartmentalization of Values16:37 The Role of Business in Society18:50 Evaluating Companies: ESG and EDI21:07 The Future of Ethical Investment23:31 The Case for Ethical Investing26:02 The Impact of Ethical Investing28:17 Larry Fink and the Shift in Investment Perspectives30:35 Political Pressures on Ethical Investment32:41 The Role of Meditation in Leadership40:01 Personal Motivations and the Drive for Change42:21 Optimism and the Future of Humanity47:56 The Awakening of a New Consciousness

In this post Greg Suart ponders the profound implications of wealth distribution, the responsibilities of wealth custodians, and the growing inequality between generations. He highlights the example of Chuck Feeney, a philanthropist who exemplified the concept of guardianship of wealth by giving away his fortune to improve the human condition. Greg emphasises the need for a shift in perspective on wealth, inviting individuals and leaders to consider how their resources, whether material, experiences or expertise can be utilised for the greater good, especially in light of the pressing social and economic challenges facing humanity today.Nick Hanauer TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/nick_hanauer_beware_fellow_plutocrats_the_pitchforks_are_coming?language=enSponsor: Ultimate Goal Partners in Personal, Leadership & Business Growth; Developing Personal Mastery, Emotional Intelligence and Transcendent Leadership https://www.ultimategoal.co.ukTAKEAWAYS- 85% of the world's wealth is owned by 10% of the population.- Wealth - a privilege to manage wisely.- Philanthropy can take many forms beyond just giving money away.- Chuck Feeney exemplified the concept of guardianship of wealth.- Wealth concentration leads to societal instability and inequality.- The next generation may not be as prosperous as the last.- Capitalism can create prosperity but can also leads to great inequality.- We must consider how wealth can serve a higher purpose.- Guardians of wealth have an opportunity and arguably a responsibility to support humanity.- Wealth management should focus on broader societal benefits.SOUND BITES"Wealth is a fickle companion"CHAPTERS+ Imagine+ The Burden of Wealth Distribution+ Generational Wealth and Inequality+ Guardianship of Wealth for Humanity

In this conversation, Dr. Gregory Stebbins shares his extensive experience in leadership coaching, emphasizing the importance of 'being' over 'doing' in leadership roles. He discusses the role of meditation in enhancing self-awareness and intuition, which are crucial for effective leadership. Dr. Stebbins introduces the concept of transcendent leadership, which involves evolving consciousness and fostering unconditional love within organizations. He highlights the need for cooperation over competition in leadership and the significance of creating a safe environment for open communication and vulnerability among team members.Dr Gregory Stebbins, Founder and Master Coach, People SavvyPeople Savvy: https://peoplesavvy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregstebbins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peoplesavvy/posts/?feedView=allBooks "Wise Leadership" & "Transcendent Leadership": https://peoplesavvy.com/book/ Dr Stebbins has a 40-year career coaching emerging and senior leaders. Greg’s senior business leadership experience is combined with his in-depth understanding of the complex human consciousness found in a working environment. He is a member of the Consulting Psychologist division of the American Psychological Association and is a life member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honour Society. He was selected to be a member of the Forbes Coaching Council and LinkedIn’s ProFinder for executive coaching. He is a frequent contributor to Forbes online magazine on Transcendent Leadership and Leadership Wisdom.TAKEAWAYSBeing leads Doing in leadership.Self-awareness is critical for effective leadership.Meditation enhances intuition and insight.Transcendent leadership involves evolving consciousness.Unconditional love fosters a safe environment.Vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership.Cooperation is more valuable than competition.Wisdom integrates head, hunch, and heart.Emerging leaders are naturally moving towards transcendence.Leadership requires a balance of emotional intelligence and self-care.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Coaching01:52 The Essence of Leadership: Being vs. Doing04:38 Personal Journey and Leadership Development07:45 The Role of Self-Awareness in Leadership10:31 Meditation and Its Impact on Leadership13:31 Intuition and Insight in Leadership16:28 The Connection Between Heart and Consciousness19:17 Practical Meditation Techniques for Leaders22:26 Silence and Wisdom in Leadership24:39 Heart Wisdom and Leadership27:07 Consciousness and Its Role in Leadership29:16 Transcendent Leadership in a Crisis31:51 The Evolution of Leadership Concepts34:15 Transcendence Beyond Self-Actualization39:38 The Role of Love in Leadership46:00 Vulnerability and Humility in Leadership52:19 Creating a Safe Environment for Growth57:07 The Shift from Competition to Cooperation01:01:17 Essence and Consciousness in Leadership

In this short video Greg Suart reflects on how business is used by some to mask unethical practice for personal gain and challenges business leaders to see beyond purely enriching shareholders - which Nick Hanauer refers in his 2019 TED talk as the "Gospel of Selfishness", and seek also a higher purpose that will inspire all stakeholders and serve society and the natural world as well.

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Meta-Conscious Leaders is a new podcast that blends science, philosophy, psychology, the arts, spirituality and many other disciplines with business leadership.

Guests will be sharing their varied insights in the context of business leadership to illuminate new ways in which leaders and businesses can be powerful change agents and a force for good in an age of monumental change, challenge and awakening for humanity.

As Einstein reminds us; we cannot solve a problem at the level of thinking at which it was created.

Meta-Conscious Leaders will explore the incredible knowledge and understanding of inspirational people, to inform and inspire leaders seeking to manage and build businesses that are both successful and serve a higher purpose for the greater good.

There are also incredible business leaders building successful businesses that intentionally have in mind the greater good of humanity as they grow – and we shall be hearing from them also.

Mark Twain said that what gets us into trouble “ain’t what we don’t know … but rather what we know for sure which ain’t so!” ...

I really look forward to sharing these conversations with remarkable people as we examine and challenge our understanding of the world, ourselves, and our roles as leaders in these current times – which some describe as our age of awakening.

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