Gaze Ahead Podcast

Gaze Ahead Podcast

By Melanie McClareBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Gaze Ahead Podcast episodes

  • New Way to Be With Monica Bodurka

    In this episode, I am joined by Monica Bodurka, a Certified International Health Coach, yoga therapist, and co-founder of the Leadership Wellness Group. Monica shares everyday tips and tricks on how to build resilience and find a “new way to be”. Start to build healthy habits and begin your journey to resilience. Enjoy! 











    To learn more about Monica and her work, check out:

    Leadership Wellness Group - https://www.leadershipwellness.ca/ 

    Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-bodurka-7a60532/?originalSubdomain=ca 


    43 min
  • Making Better Decisions and Changing the World through Yoga Research with Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa

    World renowned researcher, associate professor and author, Dr. Khalsa joins me for a peek into the effects of yoga on the brain, the power of yoga in shifting societal norms, and how yoga can evolve into a spiritual practice. If you’re on the fence about whether yoga can increase your performance at work and at home, this episode may persuade you to give it a try.

    More about Dr. Khalsa:

    Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. is the Director of Yoga Research for the Yoga Alliance and the Kundalini Research Institute, a Research Associate at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, a Research Affiliate at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He has conducted research on yoga and yoga therapy since 2001 and has been a practitioner/instructor of Kundalini Yoga since 1973. His research has evaluated yoga for insomnia, chronic stress, and anxiety-related disorders, and in workplace and public school settings.  He works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists promoting yoga research as scientific director for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy.  He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report Introduction to Yoga, and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care.











    To learn more about Dr. Khalsa and his work, check out:

    Books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7509849.Sat_Bir_Singh_Khalsa

    Research: https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/59415

    38 min
  • Performing at Work and the Need for a “Green Room” with Dr. Audrey Tang

    In this high-energy episode, I interview chartered psychologist, award-winning author, and media personality, Dr. Audrey Tang. We talk about our persona at work vs. home, how to avoid toxic positivity, the beauty of positive affect, and putting our values into action. She is a total pro and I had a blast speaking with her - enjoy!











    To learn more about Dr. Audrey Tang and her work, check out:

    Website: https://www.draudreyt.com/

    Books: Leaders Guide to Resilience & Leaders Guide to Mindfulness

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draudreyt/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnn8-Waxrg6TmuNPHL1NQmg

    Podcast: https://www.draudreyt.com/podcast

    42 min
  • Leading From a Place of Wholeness with Rudi Riekstins

    This week, I am joined by Rudi Riekstins, entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and coach, to unpack ways to become the best versions of ourselves as leaders. Rudi shares tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome, awaken the subconscious mind, celebrate our strengths, and show up as whole beings in the workplace. Rudi was truly an inspiration to speak with and I cannot wait for everyone to hear the wisdom he has to share about mindfulness within corporate culture. Be sure to share the show with someone who will benefit and don’t forget to download your FREE copy of Rudi’s new book How To Scale Your Business By Aligning Your Team With Your Vision, only 50 copies available!












    To learn more about Rudi and his work, check out: 

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

    Website: https://www.rudiriekstins.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/

    Get your FREE copy of “How To Scale Your Business By Aligning Your Team With Your Vision”: https://go.rudiriekstins.com/howtoscale-ebook

    56 min
  • Awakened Leadership Nuggets with Catherine Bell

    Catherine Bell teaches us that joy and empathy in the fabric of a company can be a superpower. She talks about customizing culture and measuring the north star values of a business, the Enneagram, and future generations of leaders. Get your notebook and brace yourself, this episode is jammed with inspiring leadership gems of advice!






    To learn more about Catherine and her work check out:

    • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theawakenedcompany/?hl=en
    • Book - https://awakenedcompany.com/the-awakened-company-book/#buybook
    • Website - https://awakenedcompany.com/ and https://catherinerbell.com/
    • 40 min
    • Questioning Your Beliefs and Rebelling Against the Social Discourse of Motherhood with Erika Horwitz

      In this epi, I speak with registered psychologist and author, Erika Horwitz, and discuss MBSR as a practice, female empowerment, and questioning the beliefs we have as women. From mindfulness techniques to parenting tips, Erika encourages us to wonder why we live the way we do. 



      To learn more about Erika and her work check out: 

      • Website: https://mindfulnessyvr.com/
      • Book: "Through the Maze of Motherhood: Empowered Mothers Speak": https://www.amazon.ca/Through-Maze-Motherhood-Empowered-Mothers/dp/0986667145
      • 46 min
      • Let That Sh*t Go with Nina Purewal

        On this episode, I'm joined by national bestselling author of Let That Sh*t Go, Nina Purewal to discuss business, leadership, balance, mindfulness, and how it relates to the corporate world. She unlocks mindfulness tips that help leaders boost their performance and learn to “let go”. Nina was able to overcome a childhood tragedy through her journey with mindfulness and meditation and continues to pursue her passion to help others find peace amidst the chaos. Today, Nina runs Pure Minds, a company that conducts mindfulness and meditation corporate workshops. 





        To learn more about Nina and her work check out:

        • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nina.pure.minds/?hl=en
        • Book - https://www.amazon.ca/Let-That-Shit-Forgiveness-Understanding/dp/1723392987
        • Pure Minds -  https://www.pureminds.ca/
        • 46 min
        • Gaze Ahead Podcast Intro

          Welcome to the Gaze Ahead Podcast, a passion project of mine that keeps me learning, guessing, and wanting to dig in more.

          Every episode I'm talking to people who inspire me on my mission to bridge the gap between mindfulness and leadership. I'm having conversations with best-selling authors, thought-leaders, globally renowned researchers and CEO’s who share their experiences to help people find their truest path.

          6 min

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        Build inner resilience to enhance performance and uncover the power to follow your truest path. For emerging leaders with deep curiosity, ambition to be better, and desire to find balance. Join…