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We support leaders in exploring and developing embodied leadership practices.

11/04/2025

How do you shift from a gut reaction to a thoughtful response in a high-pressure moment? The key is embodied leadership.

Managing triggers starts with "felt sensing"—tuning into your body's early warning signs. Noticing the heat in your face, a tight chest, or a clenched jaw is the first step to moving from automatic reaction to intentional response.

To build this skill, practice this simple 4-step protocol daily:

1. Notice: Silently name the physical cue you're feeling. ("My chest is tight.")
2. Normalize: Remind yourself that this is a normal nervous system response.
3. Regulate: Take a long exhale, consciously soften your shoulders, and feel your feet on the ground.
4. Respond: Choose your next action or use a pause statement like, "Let me think on that for a moment."

By practicing, you develop the capacity to lead with presence and intention, even in the face of challenges.

Discover more tools for embodied leadership at evleaderlab.com/integrategenz

11/03/2025

Our future is shaped by the judgements we hold about it.

For young people, the future can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Questions like "Will I achieve my dreams?" or "Is there opportunity for me?" weigh heavily on their minds.

Concerns about milestones—like buying a home or starting a family—can lose meaning when the future feels limited. But here's the truth: our perspective on the future can empower us or hold us back.

Let’s start a conversation about hope, opportunity, and creating a future where these dreams are possible.

Don’t miss this episode, listen here bit.ly/3LDZqs6

11/01/2025

Ever notice how people's judgments can feel heavy? Here's a little secret: their assessments often reveal more about their own world than they do about yours. It's human nature to evaluate, but you hold the power to decide what lands.

Don't surrender your control by absorbing every opinion that comes your way. Keep that power for yourself. You get to define your worth and decide how you react to the world around you. Let their words be their story, not yours.

Have you ever had a moment where you realized someone's judgment wasn't about you at all?

🎧 You won’t want to miss this episode. bit.ly/47mpIb6 👈

10/31/2025

How do you say "no" with integrity, especially when it feels difficult? The answer lies in embodied leadership.

True commitment—even the commitment to decline—starts and resides in our bodies. When words fail, our posture, breath, and voice can communicate a clear, respectful boundary. By first getting into your body and feeling the conviction behind your "no," you can deliver the message with calm authority.

Like any skill, it's best to practice this in a safe setting so it's readily available when you need it in the real world.

Using your body to support your words builds clarity, respect, and trust. Learn more about these powerful leadership tools at evleaderlab.com/integrategenz

10/30/2025

This week, we’re joined by Olaolu Ogunyemi—a U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author, leadership mentor, and founder of Parent-Child-Connect.

Olaolu shares his bold vision for servant leadership from his new book, Lead Last, and dives into how the U.S. Marine Corps is adapting to the rise of Gen Z in the workforce.

In this episode, he highlights Gen Z’s strengths in technology, autonomy, and collaboration, while offering actionable advice for leaders to foster innovation and build a workplace culture that empowers rather than alienates this new generation. Drawing from his own upbringing and experiences, and discusses how his passion for storytelling led him to write children’s books that inspire both kids and adults.

This episode is packed with insights on parenting, leadership development, and building a thriving Gen Z workforce.

Tune in now and get inspired to lead with integrity and leave a legacy! bit.ly/48VQ8lc

10/29/2025

Imagine this: A 20,000-word report, once a week-long grind, now completed in just 30 minutes to an hour. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, what used to take days of effort is now done in a fraction of the time.

This leap in efficiency is reshaping the way we work, reducing the need for manual labor in tasks like these. But with this speed comes a challenge: the need to adapt faster than ever before.

In today’s world, staying competitive means evolving at the pace of technology. It’s not just about working harder—it’s about working smarter, learning faster, and embracing change.

You won’t want to miss this episode. bit.ly/3LhB3jS

10/28/2025

Burnout often sends physical signals long before it becomes a crisis. As a leader, learning to recognize these signs in yourself and your team is a critical act of compassionate and sustainable leadership.

Embodied awareness helps you spot early warning signs. Try this simple posture exercise:

Stand in a grounded, strong posture and imagine you are supported by all the help you have. Feel that in your body. Now, hold the same posture and imagine you are completely alone. Which state feels more familiar? This can reveal your default level of stress and isolation.

Pay attention to other subtle cues in yourself and your team:

🔹 Shallow breathing or holding breath while typing
🔹 A tight jaw or tense shoulders
🔹 Constant fidgeting or slumped posture
🔹 A flat vocal tone or increased irritability
🔹 Withdrawing (e.g., keeping cameras off more often)

By tuning into the body, you can cultivate presence, compassion, and sustainable performance for everyone.

Learn more about building these essential leadership skills at evleaderlab.com/integrategenz

10/27/2025

Can mastering AI justify a monthly subscription? For Gen Z, developing skills like guiding and training AI could be the key to becoming invaluable in the workplace. Those who learn to leverage this technology effectively will excel.

Is the investment worth it for a major career advantage? We explore this and more in our latest episode.

Listen now! bit.ly/4qxP1OU

10/25/2025

How do you create authentic connection when your team is behind a screen? The answer lies in embodied leadership.

True presence online requires a dual awareness: being tuned into what's happening "out there" in the conversation, while also being aware of what's happening "in here"—how you are being in the moment. We first become present in our own bodies, which then allows us to be fully present with others.

Here’s a simple strategy to maintain presence and connection in virtual meetings:

Micro-Movements: Between agenda items, encourage everyone to stand, stretch, or roll their shoulders. This resets individual and collective energy.

Practices like this can foster clearer communication, deeper connection, and greater psychological safety for your remote team.

Learn more about bringing embodied leadership to your team at evleaderlab.com/integrategenz

10/24/2025

Discover how workplace techniques designed for neurodiverse individuals can inspire broader changes in expectations and redefine success.

Proactively identifying and addressing challenges, rather than waiting for explicit instructions, empowers employees to contribute meaningfully. By taking initiative and showing commitment from the start, we can shift from passive adherence to tasks to a more engaged, proactive approach.

Let’s create workplaces where everyone thrives!

Don’t miss this episode! bit.ly/4oCWoml

10/23/2025

Did you know your words can literally change reality?

In our latest podcast episode, Amanda and Timm explore the "L" in the SELPH framework—Linguistic—and how we use language not just to describe the world, but to create it. This is the power of performative language.

We discuss how certain speech acts, like assessments, commitments, and declarations, shape our lives and leadership impact. For the Gen Z workforce, understanding the power of assessments—both their own and those from others—is key to navigating concerns about the future and building the careers they desire.

Learn how both leaders and Gen Z can use language to increase awareness and positively shape the future.

Listen now and learn how to leverage language for success! bit.ly/47v98Vk

10/22/2025

Ever feel stuck in a bad day, week, or even month? It's easy to fall into resignation or resentment and blame outside forces for our mood. But what if we had a choice?

Instead of accepting a negative feeling as permanent, we can shift our response. By getting curious about what truly triggered our reaction, we can start to understand it better. This small change in perspective is a powerful tool to move from a fixed, negative state to a more receptive and positive one.

It’s not about ignoring the feeling, but about exploring it with curiosity. This is how we take our power back.

Listen to this episode now at bit.ly/3L84NzA

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