In this episode, we dive into the power of consciousness and emotional intelligence in leadership. Our inspiring guest, Marika Messager, shares her journey from the high-paced financial sector to pioneering the conscious leadership movement. She unpacks the art of truth-telling, the importance of emotional agility, and how breaking the cycle of the old leadership paradigms can lead to more fulfilling, productive work environments. 🌱   Marika Messager is a Conscious Leader, visionary, teacher, researcher in consciousness, elevating individuals, businesses, and the global community into a new paradigm of positive and purposeful impact.   🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways: Breaking the Cycle: Discover how moving away from traditional leadership paradigms can foster a more authentic, rewarding workplace. Learn from Marika’s transition from financial broker to conscious leader. 💡 The Art of Conscious Leadership: Explore the transformative power of mirroring truth and fostering self-awareness among team members. Understand the importance of aligning values for a harmonious workplace. 🎭 Emotional Intelligence: Dive into the crucial role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Learn about the cost of emotional numbness and the benefits of being emotionally present and aware. 🧠💖 Embracing Vulnerability: Uncover the strength in vulnerability and how personal crises can lead to significant personal growth and higher levels of consciousness. 🛡️ Generational Wisdom and Resilience: Discuss the dynamics between different generations in the workplace and how each can contribute to a more resilient and conscious organization. 🔄 Practical Emotional Agility: Gain insights into practical tools and exercises to enhance emotional intelligence and resilience, both individually and within teams. 🧘 Systemic Change for Better Work Environments: Learn how systemic changes, like adjusting meeting structures and implementing collective self-care practices, can lead to less burnout and higher efficiency. 🌍 We talk about: 2:04 What is conscious leadership and how can it transform a business 4:36 How do you help leaders break the cycle of the status quo 6:40 An example of data or information that leaders can receive in an objective way 18:06 Do you feel like we we have to go through extremely hard moments in order to grow and find this consciousness 21:25 Is the new pattern of people not staying at jobs as long a result from a new level of consciousness? 27:50 How do you help leaders get in touch with their EQ 32:01 How to practice EQ with the collective 40:27 Does Marika use the word ‘conscious’ in her work 42:40 Rapid fire questions 🌈 Closing Thoughts: By embracing the principles of conscious leadership, we can transform our workplaces into environments where every individual is recognized, valued, and empowered to bring their whole self to work. Join us in exploring how integrating emotional intelligence and conscious leadership can transform your approach and boost your team's well-being. We encourage you to share your insights, experiences, or questions.  #LeadershipHealing #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkplaceWellness #Resilience #ConsciousLeadership Connect with Marika Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marikamessager  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marikamessager  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conscious-leadership-coaching-consulting/  Empowered Creator Worksheet: https://consciousleadership.org/the-2023-empowered-creator-worksheet/  https://consciousleadership.org/  Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolynswora/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Twitter: ​​https://twitter.com/CarolynSwora  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolynsworkplaceculture/ Website: https://www.carolynswora.com/ Contact: [email protected]