In a world that often celebrates the loudest voices, quiet leadership offers a refreshing and deeply human approach to influence.

In this episode, we sit down with Megumi Miki, author of Quietly Powerful, to explore how calmness, flow, and presence can redefine what true leadership looks like.

Together, we uncover how quieter individuals can harness their unique strengths, how meditation builds self-awareness, and why inclusion requires diversity not just in culture — but in thought and style.

Megumi’s wisdom reminds us that leadership isn’t about being the loudest in the room — it’s about being the most present. 🌿

🧩 Chapters

00:00 – 🤝 Intro

00:59 – 🌿 Exploring Calmness and Presence

02:47 – ✨ Purpose Behind Writing: Leadership and Transformation

05:34 – 👁️ Blind Spots in Leadership and Inclusion

08:42 – 🌸 The Importance of Slowing Down

10:50 – 🔥 Forcing Visibility and Burnout

12:06 – 💬 Transformative Client Stories

14:45 – 🕊️ Overcoming the Stigma of Being Quiet

19:52 – 🎤 The Pressure to Speak Up

23:30 – 🤝 Creating Space for Voices

25:53 – 💫 Visibility Without Fear of Judgment

29:24 – 🎙️ Being Present in Public Speaking

32:32 – 🧘‍♀️ Practices for Self-Awareness and Presence

35:18 – 🌄 Understanding Loneliness vs. Solitude

38:50 – 🌱 The Value of Humility in Leadership

41:50 – 🌈 Diversity and Inclusion: A Double-Edged Sword

45:33 – 🪶 Confidence vs. Competence in Leadership

49:38 – 🌕 Balancing Intuition and Structured Fairness

53:32 – 🔍 Unconscious Bias in Hiring Decisions

57:42 – 🔮 Future Trends in Organizational Culture

01:01:01 – ☯️ Debunking Misconceptions about Quietness

01:04:27 – ❓ Megumi's Question

01:05:07 – 💭 Final Thoughts

💡 Key Takeaways

🌿 Shift your attention from yourself to others to make a difference

💫 Presence and calmness amplify authentic leadership

🌈 Diversity in thought and style enriches organizations

🧘‍♀️ Meditation cultivates flow, focus, and purpose

🕊️ Quiet leaders can be just as powerful — and often more impactful

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Megumi Miki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megumimiki/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk

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Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.

It starts at the CORE. 🤝