“Presence is the energy you embody. We are energetic beings, and we all embody a presence.”How powerful is your presence?I received a question from a listener recently asking me about the meaning of the name of the podcast. Specifically, what is Power Presence? I decided to address his question in this episode.To do this I start by defining what I consider presence to be and sharing two examples of the impact of your presence as a leader. I then explain how to access your own Power Presence.In this episode:My definition of PresenceLeadership presence in action: The impact of a supportive teacher versus the impact of a dismissive advisorAccessing your own power presence Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode“Power is the capacity to act and influence. [...] They had capacity to act and influence based on their title, but I think all of us have the capacity to act and influence regardless of our title.”“I would define power presence as the ability to show up in an intentional, grounded, credible, connected, and interpersonally impactful manner wherever you are.”“Power presence is accessed by making an internal shift from reacting to our emotions and thoughts and the ego part of ourselves, to actually observing and intentionally choosing our thoughts and responses to what is needed in the moment.”Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“The best teams and the best leaders are the ones who will say: please tell me more about that.”  What is inclusion? How do we practice it in organizational life? In this episode, I talk with Kelly McDonald, a speaker and author on the topic with an extensive background researching consumer trends and changing demographics. We discuss how to create an inclusive workplace with practical strategies like acknowledging discomfort, understanding different perspectives, and overcoming unconscious biases. While we often talk about diversity and inclusion, Kelly insists that many leaders aren’t comfortable having the conversations that will produce deeper understanding and genuine inclusion. She shares practical tips to help leaders stop shying away from difficult conversations for fear of “saying the wrong thing”, and instead learn to ask questions and listen with curiosity and respect.Kelly highlights the importance of respect and listening fully to the experiences shared by diverse groups to foster real communication and inclusion.  We discuss how to lead diverse teams effectively by tapping into different backgrounds and viewpoints to drive innovation, business success, and a more collaborative culture.In this episode:What it means to create an inclusive workplaceThe importance of respect and listeningHow to lead diverse teams effectivelyAnd more!Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Resource Links:Kelly McDonald is the President of McDonald Marketing, she has over 20 years of experience advising global brands on marketing strategies.  Through her bestselling books, like "How to Work with and Lead People Not Like You", she shares practical tools for overcoming unconscious bias and creating respect across differences.Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Kelly McDonaldConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“What can you do today to feel more alive and fulfilled  with meaning and purpose?” Our pop culture and  the media is flooded with methods and strategies to help us become happy, or at least happier.  Today, let’s discuss this happiness trap and reconsider and reframe this relentless pursuit of happiness. Instead of searching for happiness, I suggest we pursue deeper meaning, purpose, significance and fulfillment in our lives. Feeling happy is a temporary state. Being driven by meaning and purpose is a lasting state, regardless of circumstance.In this episode of Power Presence Academy, I talk about the pursuit of meaning over happiness, emphasizing that happiness is fleeting and often disconnected from a sense of fulfillment. I also talk about the importance of making a difference in our environments and how impactful actions may not always coincide with feelings of happiness. I remind listeners about the power of choice and encourage leaders to reflect on their strengths and use them to make a positive impact in the world. In this episode:The pursuit of meaning over happinessImportance of making a differenceThe power of choice and reflectionUsing your strengths for greater fulfillment and impactAnd more!Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Resource Links:Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“You've got to decide whether this is going to be a hobby, or if it's going to be a business. And those are two very different things.”Have you been thinking about becoming a leadership coach ? Are you already a leadership coach, but struggling with turning your passion and aspirations into a successful business?In this episode, I address the growing interest in executive coaching as a career transition, especially among former executives, HR professionals, and leadership development experts. I discuss the need for a clear understanding of whether their coaching endeavor is intended as a hobby or a business, highlighting the significant differences between the two approaches.In this episode:Distinguishing between coaching as a hobby and coaching as a businessEssential skills and training for coachingBusiness considerations for coachingWhat to think about to create a profitable coaching businessAnd more!Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Resource Links:Executive Coaching Bootcamp starting in August. Contact support@janetIoli.com for more information!Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“Listening to yourself takes courage, because sometimes you may not like what you hear.”Have you ever had something happen to you that feels like a signal from the universe, but you just dismiss it as meaningless?In this episode, I want to talk about the notion of listening, but listening from a very different vantage point than you'd expect. As leaders, we often talk about listening to others, but today we are talking about the art of listening to yourself. Your own deep wisdom is talking to you all the time, you just need to take the time to hear it. We are so conditioned to look for the rational that our deeper knowing and intuition is dismissed or ignored. In this episode:The importance of deeply listening to yourselfEmbracing your true potentialHow to listen to your inner wisdomAnd more!Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“When you have walked in the shoes of other people, empathy comes much easier.”Can you learn to be more empathetic?There’s no better person to garner an informed opinion from about this question than Dr. Helen Riess, founder and CEO of Empathetics, Inc., a company that provides empathy training to hospitals and doctors.And her answer is yes.Dr. Riess and I discuss why empathy is important in leadership and how you can learn to develop more empathy.Since empathy is a critical skill for leaders, we discuss what it is and the systematic training people can experience that will help them learn to use their empathy muscle more readily and frequently.In this episode:What is empathy?The role of empathy in leadershipLearning empathy as a skillPractical things to do to become a more empathetic leaderAnd more!Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Resource Links:Dr. Helen Riess is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientist for Empathetics, Inc. Dr. Riess is a clinical professor and research psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School who developed empathy education based on neuroscience research. Tested in pilot studies and a randomized controlled trial at Massachusetts General Hospital and published in peer reviewed medical journals, her research won the Partners (Mass. General Brigham) Healthcare  Medical Education Research Award and an  Arnold P. Gold Foundation for Humanism in Medicine Research Institute Award. The Empathy Effect: Seven Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Connect Across Differences by Helen Riess and Liz NeporentConnect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Helen Riess, M.D.Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“If you want to lead transformational change, you have to do the work on yourself first.”What makes a leader great?This question is a hard one to answer, even after my 25+ years studying and working in the field of human and leadership development.As I think more deeply about that question, I am convinced after all this experience working with leaders that a great leader is someone who spends the time to do the deeper work on themselves. Greatness is sourced from the inside-out. The leader who works on their own tendency to get defensive, learns to regulate unproductive and reactive emotions, and understands their own weaknesses is one who gets out of their own way. Part of that deeper work includes healing the impact of childhood adversity. Today we’re talking about how our childhood adversity can impact our leadership effectiveness. We also talk about doing the deeper work to overcome our own unproductive, unconscious patterns that get in the way of our interpersonal relations.In this episode:What makes a leader great?The impact of childhood trauma on human developmentDoing the work on yourself to lead transformational changeAnd more!Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Resource Links:The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Dr. Nicole LePeraComplex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A GUIDE AND MAP FOR RECOVERING FROM CHILDHOOD TRAUMA by Pete Walker Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“The most important things in this world are the products of the human mind”Your conscious mind is responsible for only a tiny sliver of what science says is going on inside your brain. Most of what you experience, your moods and the things you like and dislike come from a much more mysterious, unknown part of your mind, the unconscious.That’s what we’re talking about in this episode, with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman. We discuss the psychology of the unconscious mind, accessing your intuition, and how it all influences our behavior and our leadership.In this episode:Understanding the brain, its functions, and the conscious mindThe psychology of the unconscious mind and the collective and personal unconsciousTuning into your unconscious mind to be a better leaderAccessing your intuitionThe shadow: Part of the personal unconsciousAnd more!Power Presence Academy is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Resource Links:Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman is a professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at George Washington University. He's a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has published over 50 scientific reports on behavioral science. He has provided insight on psychiatric issues for the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Commerce.Read Daniel’s latest book: Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious MindConnect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Daniel Z. LiebermanConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

If you're a leader trying to create a more engaged culture, where there's a sense of belonging and purpose, then you're not going to want to miss this episode. My guest today is Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. You may recognize VaynerMedia by the name of its owner, Gary Vaynerchuk, known as Gary Vee, a wildly popular entrepreneur and social media influencer regarding topics related to career advice, entrepreneurship, and marketing.So many of you are constantly creating initiatives to improve company cultures. The common ones are initiatives for diversity, engagement, or leadership.  After listening to this conversation, I'm hoping you'll take a different look at your tendency to focus on initiatives. Embodiment of some key core values and how everyone is showing up every day is really what creates workplace culture, not just having an initiative to drive it.  Claude is a master at creating that type of culture and that’s what we’re talking about today. Her title of “Chief Heart Officer” is in itself a provocative and definitive message about the culture.. Yet leading with heart does not mean less accountability or the lack of hard, direct conversations. Claude and I discuss how to lead with heart AND have hard conversations about accountability.In this episode:Creating space for people and a feeling of safety in the workplaceBuilding a culture around humanity and heartGetting leaders in your organization aligned with your visionWhat does a Chief Heart Officer actually do?Advice for leaders aiming to create a more inclusive workplaceLeading with heart does not mean lack of direct feedback or accountabilityAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Claude Silver is an emotional optimist, coach, manager, and mentor. As the first ever Chief Heart Officer it is her great honor to lead at VaynerMedia. She works for approximately 2000 humans and is in touch with the heartbeat of every single person in the company. Her role is to infuse the agency with empathy. It's her purpose. And it’s her joy.Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Claude SilverConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“Your soul needs nurturing and care too, and that nurturing comes from alignment with meaning and purpose. Whatever else you are placing before your physical and spiritual self-care rituals will only cause you to be reactive and out of the flow.”You know what it feels like when you're at your best, you're in the flow, and you're just rocking it on all cylinders. Those days when you look forward to getting out of bed in the morning. You know that feeling? Now, I'll bet if you're like most of the coaching clients and the leaders that I work with, you also know all too well what it feels like to lose that groove and to feel so overwhelmed and burnt out that you are no longer excited about what you're doing. If you’re feeling like you’ve lost your groove, this episode may just be the catalyst you need to get it back. I'll provide you with 4 strategies to get your groove back quickly and make you feel more excited and energized about your work and life.In this episode:Identifying your triggers for overwhelm and frustrationPrioritizing personal health and self-care for high-performanceFinding purpose and meaning in lifeTaking a soul search break and making a change to become more in alignment with your purpose and goalsAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Read The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony SchwartzConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“A warrior for the human spirit is the sane human being wanting to serve an insane, inhumane time.”Welcome back to the rest of my conversation with Dr. Margaret Wheatley. If you missed the last episode where we started our conversation, I really encourage you to go back and listen to it before you start this one.If you're not familiar with Dr. Margaret Wheatley, you're missing out. She is the author of the classic and iconic book “Leadership and the New Science”.  I was exposed to that book early on in my career, and she was one of the first people to tie quantum theory and quantum science to leadership.In Part 2, we talk about what a warrior for the human spirit is, how you can go about creating meaningful change as a leader, and so much more.In this episode:Warriors of the human spiritDeveloping spiritual depth to be in service of othersA fundamental flaw in leadership todayFocusing on who you are being rather than what you are doing as a leaderAdvice for leaders wanting to create meaningful changeAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Margaret Wheatley has written ten books, including the classic Leadership and the New Science. She received her Doctorate from Harvard University in 1979, an M.A. in Media Ecology from NYU in 1974, and a B.A. from the University of Rochester in 1966. Find the two books Margaret mentioned here:Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World Restoring Sanity: Practices to Awaken Generosity, Creativity, and Kindness in Ourselves and Our Organizationsand her other books hereConnect with today’s guest on her website: margaretwheatley.comConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“Where we are now, compared to where we were 30 years ago is an entirely new, startlingly destructive time.”One of the things that I like to do on this podcast is have deeper conversations about issues regarding leadership, and what type of leader and person we need to become to lead effectively. That’s why I’m delighted to have Margaret Wheatley as my guest today. As a consultant, senior-level advisor, teacher, speaker, and formal leader, she has worked on all continents (except Antarctica) with all levels, ages, and types of organizations, leaders, and activists. Her work now focuses on developing and supporting leaders globally as Warriors for the Human Spirit.We cover everything from societal destruction to elevating your individual consciousness.In this episode:What motivated Margaret to write her book “Leadership and the New Science”The common denominators contributing to the destructive state of our timeHuman nature, leadership, and societal destructionElevating your individual consciousnessAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Margaret Wheatley has written ten books, including the classic Leadership and the New Science. She received her Doctorate from Harvard University in 1979, an M.A. in Media Ecology from NYU in 1974, and a B.A. from the University of Rochester in 1966. Find the two books Margaret mentioned here:- Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World - Restoring Sanity: Practices to Awaken Generosity, Creativity, and Kindness in Ourselves and Our OrganizationsYou can also find her other books here.Connect with today’s guest on her website: margaretwheatley.comConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“Trust your life force. Trust that there is something bigger than you.”We talk so much about developing IQ and emotional intelligence, but I think we shy away from conversations about our shared spiritual essence and the search for meaning and purpose. Today's guest opens up the door for us to think about connecting with our spirit, our soul’s essence, and operating with less ego and more soul.Agapi Stassinopoulos is a best-selling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. She aims to help change the way we work and live.In this episode:Agapi’s journey of spiritual intelligenceAccessing your highest self and a higher powerGetting more grounded and in tune with your inner selfConnecting to your heart and soul rather than just your mindThe role of ego in personal growth and relationshipsAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode“You've got to do the inner work. If you want the results, you've got to put the time, the hours. You’ve got to disconnect.”“It's so simple. You don't need a coach, you don't need a teacher, you don't need a therapist. You’ve got your diary, you’ve got your journal, you’ve got your beautiful pens.”“What is your currency? It doesn't have to be money. It doesn't have to be recognition. And for me, my currency is my heart.”“You cannot open up your heart if you have judgments on yourself; if you think you're not good enough.”Resource Links:Agapi Stassinopoulos is a best-selling author and motivational speaker. She has spoken at L'Oreal, Women’s Health Magazine, PepsiCo, Google, Nike, Starbucks, and many more organizations. Currently, Agapi is facilitating workshops and seminars for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live around the world and prevent the burnout epidemic.Email Agapi at agapi@unbindingtheheart.com  to ask for her guided meditations.Read Agapi’s latest book: Speaking with Spirit: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift YouConnect with todConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“The world's become so complex that you have to think creatively. You have to learn how to cultivate your intuition. You have to understand intuition.”My guest today is Michael Gelb, the best-selling author of the acclaimed book, “How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci” and expert on how to think more creatively. Michael speaks about creativity, connection, healing, and intuition and how it can make you a better leader. I’m thrilled that I got to have this conversation with him.Michael is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, and innovative leadership. He's the author of 17 books, including the international bestseller, How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day.In this episode:Michael's personal quest for wholeness as a catalyst to creativityThe principles of creative thinkingOpening the door to your intuition and trusting your gutHow to suspend judgmentWhat leaders can do to foster deeper connections in their organizationsAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Michael Gelb is a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 COACHES, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Humanistic Management, and a member of the Leading People & Organizations advisory board at the Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. He is the author of 17 books including the international bestseller, How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day. His most recent book is Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 8 Secrets to Transform Fear & Supercharge Your Career. Michael's books have been translated into 25 languages with more than one million copies sold.Read How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day and other books by Michael Gelb here.Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Michael GelbConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“Dialogue is not about a conversation. It involves conversation. [...] Dialogue is actually a way or a state of being.”In this episode, it's my pleasure to have Susan Taylor with us. She is a leader, professional facilitator, coach, and CEO of Generon International - a company that focuses on high-level leadership development and particularly on facilitating the process of real dialogue in organizations.  The process of real dialogue allows creative conflict to emerge while the people participating remain respectful, in listening mode, creative, and connected even when in disagreement.  Sounds like something most organizations can benefit from, doesn’t it?I also talk to Susan about how to establish a culture of conversation and connection as a leader. In this episode:Discovering your purpose at a young ageThe practice and the process of dialogueHow to practice dialogue as a leaderEstablishing a culture of conversation at your company Creating connection as a leaderAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Susan Taylor is a professional facilitator and coach who has worked with some of the most renowned thought leaders in the domains of emotional, spiritual, and leadership intelligence. She's the CEO of Generon International.Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Susan TaylorConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“It's this trifecta of burnout. The exhaustion of stress, the cynicism toward the job, and a negative sense of your effectiveness in the job itself.”Do you think you're suffering from burnout? What about your employees? Are they suffering from burnout? Do you know the difference between burnout and exhaustion? How do we identify burnout in ourselves and others?  What can leaders do to create systemic cultures that minimize burnout? In this enlightening episode Dr. Christina Maslach, a renowned expert on the topic and co-author of the book, The Burnout Challenge: Managing People’s Relationships with Their Jobs,  offers a compelling primer on the topic of burnout.  She offers real and practical insights and advice that everyone should spend time listening to.In this episode:How Christina got interested in burnoutExplaining the trifecta of burnoutThe environment that creates burnoutCreating an organizational  culture that minimizes burnoutAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Christina Maslach is a Professor of Psychology, Emerita, at the University of California, Berkeley. She is  a renowned experts on the topic of burnout. She's the co-author of the book, The Burnout Challenge with Michael Leiter, and she's received the Scientific Reviewing Award from the National Academy of Sciences for her writing on burnout.Read The Burnout Challenge: Managing People’s Relationships with Their Jobs by Christina Maslach and Michael LeiterConnect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Christina MaslachConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“Your joy doesn't come from filling out the paperwork, your joy doesn't come from meeting that priority goal, your joy comes from the people that you lead”How can we create workplaces where we lead with love and laughter? Whether you're working in a corporation, a nonprofit, or a government organization, think about the climate and think about the culture that you're creating as a leader. Is it fear-based, risk-averse, serious, and riddled with judgment? Or is it an environment where people feel connected to each other and the mission, and love coming to work? The tone you set with your words and behaviors every day creates the culture people experience at work.In this episode, I talk to Patrick Malone and Zina Sutch, authors of the book Leading with Love and Laughter. We talk about why leading with love and laughter is critical to creating productive and meaningful workplaces.In this episode:What has changed and evolved in Zina and Patrick’s thinking about leadership over the yearsThe importance of taking care of yourself and self-loveResearch that supports the benefits of bringing love, laughter, and joy in an organizationHolding people accountable with loveHow to lead with love and laughterAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Today’s guests:Zina Sutch leads the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights at the Small Business Administration. Before that role, she held positions at the Office of Personnel Management and the United States Department of Agriculture. She has a long background as an executive in the government. Patrick Malone is the director of the Key Executive Leadership Programs at American University. He is a retired Navy captain and has served 23 years in a number of leadership and policy roles in the US Navy. Read Patrick and Zina’s book, Leading with Love and Laughter: Letting Go and Getting Real at WorkConnect with today’s guests on their website: sutchmalone.comConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“If you're going to help others, you are the instrument. Your presence, how you come across, what you say, your composure, the quality and tone of your energy, how you respond to the group, and what you model—That presence is the tool.”Today we're going to be diving into a topic that is absolutely essential for effective leadership. It is commonly called “conscious use of self”.How you show up every moment matters more than you think.In this episode:The power of using yourself consciously to model desired behaviorsWhy how you show up as a leader every moment mattersThe emotional intelligence work that needs to be done to develop the ability to consciously use yourself as an instrument of changePower Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Noteworthy Quotes from This Episode"This notion of learning to consciously use yourself as an instrument is really what leadership is all about.”“We have a tremendous capacity to transform the situations we're in just by a matter of how we come across.”“My famous line and my magic question is always being able to say, what is needed here, and use this self-awareness to lead authentically and make impactful decisions.”“It's about expressing yourself in the role that you're playing, and understanding what is needed here.”“In the end, it's not all about you. It's about being a conduit for change, being a conduit for transformation, and also showing up in a way that is in service of others, not just in service of you.”Connect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“A key thing that I've learned along the way is that as leaders, we're always in the spotlight. And you need to always lead by example.”In this episode, I talk to Anthony Wysocki. Anthony has over 25 years of service with the US federal government. He currently serves as a director in the Office of the Inspector General in the US Department of Transportation.I invited him on the show today because he has a unique leadership challenge, and I think it's an intriguing one. Providing an internal oversight audit role, yet maintaining a service and relationship orientation. How do you do that as a leader? I talk to Tony about this challenge in this episode, as well as the personal challenge of neurodiversity awareness in organizations. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.In this episode:Anthony’s journey and his role with the Office of Inspector General in the US Department of TransportationWhat Anthony learned about leadership along his journeyLeading by exampleThe importance of building relationships based on trustLeading as a neurodiverse individual And more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Anthony Wysocki is an energetic, strategic leader skilled in developing and inspiring self-managed teams that engage stakeholders and provide innovative and pragmatic solutions to organizational challenges. He has demonstrated an ability to establish an organizational vision that achieves multi-faceted goals and objectives. He consistently organizes and leads managers of diverse high-performance teams. He has effectively managed the performance of over 100 managers and professionals and contributed to their growth and advancement. Anthony is passionate about increased workplace diversity and inclusion through recruitment, hiring, and professional development opportunities that achieve mission results. Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Anthony WysockiConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

“I can't explain the amount of energy and time and resources we had to display in order to get all these people to come on board and work for us and with us. It was the biggest lesson of my life. And it looks like it worked."I'm thrilled to have Dimitra Kolotoura as my guest today. She is a former PR and communications agency owner, turned fashion entrepreneur. Dimitra is the co-founder of the upscale Greek fashion brand, Zeus+Dione. The brand has a cult-like international following and is being expanded into Asia and the United States. I invited Dimitra to the show because she is such a great example of someone who had a vision to create something, took big risks, and made the vision a reality. She offers practical and wise advice about leaving a safe career to pursue a big idea and a big dream – and also speaks about the rewards, trials, and realities of entrepreneurship. In this episode:The importance of perseverance when creating a brandThe responsibility you have as a business owner to the people you have engaged in your business and visionTrusting your gut as an entrepreneurThe distinction between creating a business and having a hobbyFinding a team to enhance your visionPower Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Zeus+Dione was conceived as a creative nod to the rich Hellenic tradition, seen from a fresh and contemporary standpoint. References to mythology and symbolism are manifested through sharp, forward, and dynamic designs. Shop Zeus+Dione here.Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Dimitra KolotouraConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms