In this episode, leadership thinker, researcher and author Megan Reitz joins us to explore what it means to create spaciousness in a world that feels increasingly frantic, noisy and attention‑hungry. Drawing on her research into mindfulness, speaking truth to power and the dynamics of attention, Megan reflects on how modern workplaces have become “pathologically busy” and why so many leaders struggle to pause, listen and make wiser choices. She ultimately invites us to rethink how we use our attention, how we define achievement, and how we might reclaim the space needed for more human, thoughtful leadership.

• Spaciousness enables wiser, more grounded leadership.
• Modern workplaces often confuse activity with effectiveness.
• Our attention is constantly pulled, shaped and colonised by noise and urgency.
• Leaders profoundly influence whether others feel able to speak up.
• Psychological safety requires leaders to examine their own habits, not “fix” others.
• Pausing is a radical act in environments addicted to speed and certainty.
• Mindfulness helps create space between stimulus and response.
• Intergenerational tensions often reflect broader societal pressures, not simple differences in attitude.
• Success needs redefining beyond productivity and constant busyness.
• Creating reflective space is essential for insight, connection and meaningful change.

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