Welcome to Intentional Conversations, the podcast where thoughtful leadership meets meaningful impact.

This week we’re honored to be joined by Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau for a powerful discussion.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM DR. SYLVIA:

• Being an artist (dance, acting, and singing) has always been a part of my life which impacts my work.
• Art brings a different perspective to life and work. It’s very helpful for people not usually in the arts to engage in artistic expression.
• Power is the ability to achieve intended outcomes.
• Power shows up similarly around the world. It shows up in an old understanding of power, influenced by patriarchy. By clinging to power they diminish their own power and community.
• Clinging to power comes from fear. A fear state guides this. This is where embodiment comes from. Grounded authenticity allows you to tap into humanity.
• Embodiment is being present in our body. Being in your body protects your authority and power. You can regulate more and sense other people’s feelings. By connecting with ourselves, we can connect with others.
• Book mentioned: Who’s in Charge
• If leaders lack professional, personal power they’re not engaging with their employees. If leaders are transactional, instead of transformational, everyone suffers.
• We need a more contemporary view on power.
• By being more in the body... aware of the body and moving intentionally. It transform the leader from a talking head to a person and can bring people along.
• When we physically move our bodies, we are more present.
• Many people believe emotions should stay out of work, but it’s much better than 10 years ago.
• The fear of emotions is because people don’t want to be seen as weak.
• But emotions is about being vulnerable and honest. Not showing emotions makes you seem closed off and distant which undermines your leadership.
• Coaching begins with identity: Who are you? Who are you at your essence?

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