Ep48: Conscious Leadership with Debra Sunderland

No Limit Leadership

Debra Sunderland shares her journey to conscious leadership and the awakening that came after a life-threatening accident. She emphasizes the importance of questioning the purpose of life and finding alignment with one's genius. Deborah explains how conscious leadership involves being present, taking responsibility for one's thoughts and behaviors, and building trust within teams. She highlights the need to shift from a focus on excellence to purpose-filled achievement. Deborah also discusses the future of conscious leadership in an evolving workforce and the potential for positive change in organizations.

TAKEAWAYS

-Conscious leadership involves being present and taking responsibility for one's thoughts and behaviors.

-Questioning the purpose of life and finding alignment with one's genius can lead to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.

-Building trust within teams is essential for effective leadership.

-Shifting from a focus on excellence to purpose-filled achievement can lead to greater fulfillment and success.

You can find out more about Debra & Conscious Leadership at https://www.sunderlandcoaching.com/

Chapters

00:00

Introduction

00:27

Discovering Conscious Leadership

06:26

Questioning the Purpose of Life

09:18

Leading from Genius

11:31

Finding Purpose and Maximizing Life

12:44

Discovering Alignment and Genius

15:12

Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery

21:55

Defining Conscious Leadership

23:41

Self-Leadership and Impacting Others

26:39

The Pitfalls of Excellence

29:32

The Power of Questioning the Opposite

32:23

The Future of Conscious Leadership

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