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S3-E237 - Leaders Feel Stuck Because They're Ignoring This Somatic Secret
Most leaders think success is all in their mind, but they're missing half the story. If you're feeling stuck or disconnected despite all the right strategies, your body might be trying to tell you something critical.
In this powerful conversation with somatic leadership coach Croft Edwards, we dive into the hidden intelligence of your body and how it's pivotal for authentic leadership and personal flow. Forget just 'mindset' – the real transformation begins when you learn to listen to your entire self.
Key Takeaways
- True leadership starts beyond mental strategies, by understanding your entire physical and emotional self.
- The 'observer' (our historical, linguistic, emotional, and bodily selves) dictates our actions and results.
- Your body is a 'liquid accordion,' constantly expanding and contracting, holding vital information for leadership.
- Learn to listen to your body's intelligence, not just your brain, to unlock deeper potential and presence.
- Somatic practices offer a path to shift old patterns and embody new ways of being and leading.
Chapters
0:00 The Missing Half of Leadership
0:53 Croft Edwards' Leadership Journey
0:59 General Omar Bradley's Influence
2:50 What is Ontological Coaching?
4:04 The Five Components of the Human Observer
7:43 Why We Are Not Just Brains on a Stick
10:33 Our Bodies Already Know How to Listen
11:00 The Liquid Accordion Metaphor
Links
🔗 **Connect with Croft Edwards:**
Website: https://croftandcompany.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/croftedwards
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/croftedwards/
X: https://x.com/CroftEdwards
Email: [email protected]
📚 **Croft's Books:**
The Liquid Accordion: https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Accordion-Somatic-Embodiment-Coaching/dp/1968127151
The Liquid Accordion New Zealand: https://www.thenile.co.nz/books/croft-edwards/the-liquid-accordion/9781968127152
LeadershipFlow Perfectly Square: https://www.amazon.com/LeadershipFlow-Perfectly-Square-Learning-Transforming/dp/1945507497
The LeadershipFlow in Action Fundamentals: https://www.amazon.com/Origins-LeadershipFlow-Action-Fundamentals/dp/1724188135
Croft Edwards Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Croft-Edwards/e/B06W9L2VJC
Connect with Anthony Dahya
Champion Mindset Collective: https://championmindsetcollective.com
AI Workflows Agency: https://aiworkflows.agency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydahya/
Contact: [email protected]
Be a Guest: https://championmindsetcollective.com/be-a-guest
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By Anthony DahyaMost leaders think success is all in their mind, but they're missing half the story. If you're feeling stuck or disconnected despite all the right strategies, your body might be trying to tell you something critical.
In this powerful conversation with somatic leadership coach Croft Edwards, we dive into the hidden intelligence of your body and how it's pivotal for authentic leadership and personal flow. Forget just 'mindset' – the real transformation begins when you learn to listen to your entire self.
Key Takeaways
- True leadership starts beyond mental strategies, by understanding your entire physical and emotional self.
- The 'observer' (our historical, linguistic, emotional, and bodily selves) dictates our actions and results.
- Your body is a 'liquid accordion,' constantly expanding and contracting, holding vital information for leadership.
- Learn to listen to your body's intelligence, not just your brain, to unlock deeper potential and presence.
- Somatic practices offer a path to shift old patterns and embody new ways of being and leading.
Chapters
0:00 The Missing Half of Leadership
0:53 Croft Edwards' Leadership Journey
0:59 General Omar Bradley's Influence
2:50 What is Ontological Coaching?
4:04 The Five Components of the Human Observer
7:43 Why We Are Not Just Brains on a Stick
10:33 Our Bodies Already Know How to Listen
11:00 The Liquid Accordion Metaphor
Links
🔗 **Connect with Croft Edwards:**
Website: https://croftandcompany.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/croftedwards
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/croftedwards/
X: https://x.com/CroftEdwards
Email: [email protected]
📚 **Croft's Books:**
The Liquid Accordion: https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Accordion-Somatic-Embodiment-Coaching/dp/1968127151
The Liquid Accordion New Zealand: https://www.thenile.co.nz/books/croft-edwards/the-liquid-accordion/9781968127152
LeadershipFlow Perfectly Square: https://www.amazon.com/LeadershipFlow-Perfectly-Square-Learning-Transforming/dp/1945507497
The LeadershipFlow in Action Fundamentals: https://www.amazon.com/Origins-LeadershipFlow-Action-Fundamentals/dp/1724188135
Croft Edwards Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Croft-Edwards/e/B06W9L2VJC
Connect with Anthony Dahya
Champion Mindset Collective: https://championmindsetcollective.com
AI Workflows Agency: https://aiworkflows.agency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydahya/
Contact: [email protected]
Be a Guest: https://championmindsetcollective.com/be-a-guest