Conscious Conversations with Amy Woodall and the Collective

Leadership is a lesson in contradictions. You need to be forward-thinking but present in the moment. You have to allow for failure while striving for excellence, and you're responsible for building a culture while leaving room for it to grow. Stan Chen , CEO of Telamon , works to find a balance in those areas but he also takes radical ownership when he doesn't succeed. In this episode, Stan shares...

How can your values define you here and now? Karen Mangia , Salesforce Executive and author of " Success from Anywhere ", believes it all boils down to what she calls progressive tolerance and progressive consciousness. By focusing on what matters most, you can change your relationship to your circumstances, thus thriving in a more inclusive and balanced culture. In this episode, Karen shares her...

When you let your ego take the wheel, it distorts your view on reality. Cy Wakeman , drama researcher and best-selling author, says this leads to burnout, feelings of hopelessness, and self-sabotage. She believes those consequences are the ego's desire to avoid self-reflection, so by switching gears and focusing more on your feelings rather than the stories the ego creates, we open ourselves up to...

When you allow yourself to feel deeply and live fully, you can walk through life with more love. Cy Wakeman , drama researcher and best-selling author, believes that this process isn't about staying connected. It's about a compassionate return to connection. By focusing on what really makes her tick, Cy is able to find gratitude even in the hardest of challenges. In part one of this stellar two-pa...

What does it mean to be truly compassionate? It's anything but a new concept, yet we continue to be baffled when we hear the term used in the workplace. Scott Shute , author of "The Full Body Yes" , believes the most powerful way to build a business is to root it in compassion. By finding a meaningful connection to his work, Scott was able to operationalize compassion and create a culture of inclu...

No matter what you think about sales, the fact of the matter is they affect absolutely everyone. Jason Marc Campbell , author, speaker, and popular podcast host , says transactions can be defined as energy exchanges. And we all, along with transactions, need a little more love. By infusing our work with love and helping others achieve desired results, we create a ripple effect. In this episode, Ja...

What unconscious beliefs, habits, or thoughts are blocking you from being your best self? Kevin Bailey is the CEO and Founder of Dreamfuel , which helps companies and teams reach new heights using neuroscience-based mindfulness techniques. He himself is no stranger to rough patches at work due to a flawed mindset. However, he repurposes his time to transform and grow. In this episode, Kevin explai...

"We can live our lives through our hearts, we can live in harmony with ourselves." Arnaud Saint-Paul is an author, philanthropist, and harmony expert who is on a mission to bring a more heartful approach to leadership. In this episode, Arnaud reflects on his ongoing spiritual journey and shares the steps you can take to find balance and harmony both at work and at home. Listen in to learn what it...

Charlie Saffro , Founder and Owner of CS Recruiting , believes that if you genuinely care about your team, they will genuinely care about the work. In this episode, she shares how she went from accidentally founding her company to really finding her leadership approach. Much of it is based on open, honest communication and taking the time to get to know people beyond their job titles. As you liste...

Nathan Bobay , a customer service and culture expert, started his career in accounting. A self-proclaimed introvert, he thought working with numbers meant he wouldn't work with people. Well, that wasn't the case. Thankfully Nathan excelled at building relationships, which led him to discover the conscious capitalism movement. In this episode, Nathan discusses what conscious capitalism is and how h...

Conscious Habit, a new show from the People Forward Network, teaches you how to get out of your head and into living the life of your dreams. When it comes to accomplishing big things, the only way over is through. Host, Meditation Expert, and Author, Amy Woodall will take you on a guided discovery of self through the lens of those who've come before - entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovato...