Love in Action

Marcel Schwantes: How to Lead, Live and Work in Congruence

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Episode recap:

 
Marcel highlights a growing trend of executives seeking coaching to align inner beliefs with outer success. He outlines steps to achieve congruence and invites listeners to explore congruence coaching—focused on inner alignment and purposeful leadership. A free discovery call is available for those wanting to lead from their core values and integrate purpose into work and life.   

Book your free, 15-minute discovery call here:
https://calendly.com/marcelschwantes/15-minute-discovery-call?preview_source=et_card&month=2025-06 


Bio:


Marcel Schwantes is a speaker, author, and acclaimed executive coach with a global following. Marcel delivers presentations, workshops, courses, and coaching programs about the human side of business and how cultures of care, connection, and belonging power companies to thrive and outperform the competition.


Key Quotes

  • “Congruence is the experience of being deeply aligned, where your inner world—meaning your values, beliefs, deep emotions, and purpose—is in sync with your outer world.”
  • “Authentic leadership isn’t about oversharing or emotional dumping. It’s about integrity—so your words and actions match your intentions.”
  • “The most powerful leaders are not the loudest, the most exuberant, or the most polished—they are the most congruent.”  


    • Takeaways

    • Audit your calendar: Remove tasks that don’t align with your top 3 priorities.
  • Daily check-in: “Are my choices moving me closer to or further from my true purpose?”
  • Set boundaries: Say no to requests that drain your energy.
  • Spend 15 minutes each morning reflecting on your core values and checking if your actions match those values. 


    • Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction to the Love in Action Podcast
    00:40 Today's Topic: Self-Awareness and Limiting Beliefs
    02:18 Understanding Congruence in Leadership
    04:51 Steps to Achieve Congruence
    08:55 Aligning Inner and Outer Worlds
    13:09 The Importance of Congruence
    15:37 Invitation to Congruence Coaching
    18:19 Closing Remarks and Call to Action


    Conclusion

     

    Real leadership begins when your actions reflect your inner values—not just external goals. It's not about image or performance, but showing up with honesty and clarity. Congruent leaders build trust that can’t be faked, prevent burnout, and lead with deeper meaning and lasting impact. Alignment is more than a buzzword—it’s your leadership foundation.


    The book: Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-Ass Boss

    Substack: https://marcelschwantes.substack.com/

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