One Spark Away

Andreea Andrei
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Most high-achievers are winning on paper but losing themselves. If you feel productive yet disconnected, you’re operating on a system that wasn’t built for this level of complexity. Welcome to One Spark Away. I’m Andreea Andrei, a Certified Systemic Agile Coach. I help leaders and professionals move from Default to Design. We bridge the gap between organizational agility and personal emotional depth. What we touch here: Self-Leadership: Breaking patterns of overthinking and burnout. Systemic Awareness: Navigating the "Emotional Recession" with EQ. Intentional Presence: Leading with authority without losing your empathy. Your choices don’t stop with you. How you lead yourself shapes the teams you build and the cultures you transform. Stop the autopilot. Reclaim your clarity. If you are ready to reclaim your life, lead with clarity, and build a career that feels as good as it looks, subscribe and turn on the Spark.

Episodes

  1. 13 Aug

    Sunny Yoga Founder: Bringing Yoga as a Way of Life to Business & Leadership

    Unlock the transformative power of emotion, energy, and mindfulness in this deeply inspiring episode featuring Sunny, the first native Thai yoga teacher on Koh Phangan, founder of Sunny Yoga (E-RYT 500), and former hospice caregiver. What if the secrets to handling burnout, imposter syndrome, and emotional suppression are rooted in understanding your body's energy? Drawing from her years working in palliative care in Canada, Sunny shares how bearing witness to life's final stages taught her about deep acceptance, presence, and aligning with true purpose. She reveals how traditional Hatha and Vinyasa yoga combined with chakra work serve as practical, science-backed tools to navigate anger, anxiety, and self-doubt. 🌟 Key Topics Covered: Asana Beyond Stretching: How physical postures and heart-openers act as gateways for emotional release and energetic balance.The Chakras & Health: Explaining the energy system from a practical perspective and using root chakra awareness to clear fears around money and job security.Mindfulness for Corporate Warriors: Practical ways to combat overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and corporate fatigue through breathwork.Authentic Leadership: How vulnerability, humor, and transparent communication build trust in personal and professional settings.The Power of Stillness: Why practices like Yoga Nidra and Shavasana are crucial for emotional processing, integration, and surrender.About Our Guests: Sunny (Sunny Yoga): A registered Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 instructor and lead trainer for over 30 Teacher Training Courses (TTCs). Trained in Sivananda, Hatha, and Ashtanga Vinyasa, Sunny bridges Eastern traditional philosophy with modern practical wisdom. 👉 Website: https://omsunnyyoga.com 👉 Instagram: @omsunnyyogaConnect with the Host (Andreea): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onesparkawaypodcast/Website: https://onesparkawaypodcast.com/Resources: https://stan.store/andreea-andrei🔔 Enjoyed this conversation? Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss an episode on inner growth and holistic leadership!

    Sunny Yoga Founder: Bringing Yoga as a Way of Life to Business & Leadership

  2. 2 July

    Former Sydney Opera Tenor David Corcoran: How To Transmit Emotion Through Speech & Lead With Impact

    You can master your business strategy, your spreadsheets, and your data, but if you don’t master how you make people feel when you speak, your leadership will hit a wall. This episode of One Spark Away is built specifically for corporate executives, team leaders and ambitious coaches who are ready to move past dry, predictable scripts, take absolute responsibility for their communication, and connect with people on a deeper emotional level every time they speak. Meet David Corcoran, an International Coaching Federation (ICF-PCC) Language and Communication Coach, an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Expert, and a University Lecturer. David didn't build his communication skills in a standard corporate office. At 23, he discovered he could sing, and by 26, he was a principal tenor performing main-stage solo roles at the world-famous Sydney Opera House. In this conversation, we break down 5 simple topics to completely change how you show up by using his exact frameworks: 🌟Drop Your Professional Labels: The exact advice that pulled David out of the "wilderness" of a massive career change, and how to stop hiding behind old job titles to uncover your real skills. 🌟Master Cross-Cultural Agility : How to navigate entirely different cultures, from the casual "no worries, mate" style in Australia to the structured unwritten rules of Austria. 🌟Control the Room's Climate: Why your vocal tone, melody and those very first moments of engagement dictate exactly what your audience feels. 🌟Beat Stage Fright in 10 Seconds: How to trick your brain out of public speaking anxiety by shifting your focus entirely to what the room needs to hear. 🌟Find Your "Noble Goal": The secret internal compass that goes beyond your daily tasks and empowers people to take absolute responsibility for their own words. Now holding a Master's in Human Resources and advanced credentials in applied behavioral science, David combines his operatic background with EQ tools to help modern leaders conquer stage fright, find their vocal variety, and win the room. If you are trying to navigate your own career change, or you simply want to learn how to use your voice to change the energy of a room, David's story is your blueprint. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST (DAVID CORCORAN): David Corcoran (MSc, PCC): International Coaching Federation (ICF-PCC) Coach, Emotional Intelligence Expert, University Lecturer, and former Opera Principal Tenor. 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-corcoran-msc-pcc/ 👉 Website: http://www.davidcorcoran.com.au CONNECT WITH THE HOST (Andreea Andrei): 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onesparkawaypodcast/ 👉Website: https://onesparkawaypodcast.com/ 👉Resources: https://stan.store/andreea-andrei 🎙️ Recorded live at Podcraft Studio in Vienna, Austria: https://studio-podcraft.at/ 🔔 Enjoyed this conversation? Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss an episode on inner growth, EQ, and holistic leadership! #PublicSpeaking #EmotionalIntelligence #ExecutiveLeadership #CrossCulturalCommunication #OvercomeStageFright #VoiceTraining #OneSparkAway #PersonalGrowth

    Former Sydney Opera Tenor David Corcoran: How To Transmit Emotion Through Speech & Lead With Impact

  3. 14 May

    Enterprise Agile Coach Jay Threechitdhanachai: Connection Over Control in Modern Leadership

    When you lead highly intelligent teams, relying purely on logic, data, and frameworks will eventually fail you. Real alignment doesn't happen in the spreadsheet, it happens when you master the unseen emotional dynamics of your workplace. In this conversation, we sit down with veteran Agile Coach and former CEO Jay Touchaphol Threechitdhanachai to break down why traditional "Command and Control" leadership is collapsing, and how forward-thinking executives are pivoting to a smarter model of emotional agility. Jay shares a powerful four-dimensional framework that balances internal awareness with team regulation, alongside profound insights from Eastern leadership philosophies that explain what a "smile" actually means in a high-stakes meeting. If you are looking to build psychological safety, transition from micromanagement to true empowerment, and scale a culture that values both high IQ and deep empathy, this episode is your roadmap. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Logic Trap in Modern Leadership 01:30 - Redefining Emotional Agility: The 4-Part Framework 12:45 - Decoding The "Thai Smile": Reading Subtle Team Cues 22:15 - Moving Past Command & Control (Without Losing Authority) 35:40 - Concrete Tools: Reverse Mentoring & Active Listening 48:20 - The Ultimate Equalizer: Scaling Trust Across Cultures CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST (Jay Touchaphol Threechitdhanachai) 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaytouchaphol CONNECT WITH THE HOST & DEEPEN YOUR EQ: 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onesparkawaypodcast/ 👉Website: https://onesparkawaypodcast.com/ 👉Resources: https://stan.store/andreea-andrei 🎙️ Recorded live at Bangkok Podcast Studio in Bangkok, Thailand (https://bangkokpodcaststudio.com/) 🔔 Enjoyed this conversation? Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss an episode on inner growth, EQ, and holistic leadership! #LeadershipAgility #EmotionalIntelligence #ExecutiveCoaching #OneSparkAway

    Enterprise Agile Coach Jay Threechitdhanachai: Connection Over Control in Modern Leadership

  4. 9 Apr

    Emotional Assertiveness 101: How to Stand Your Ground Without Guilt | Magda Tabac

    If you pride yourself on being an empathetic, supportive leader, you might unknowingly be stepping into a dangerous trap: people-pleasing at the expense of your own nervous system. In this episode of One Spark Away, host Andreea Andrei sits down with applied neuroscience expert and certified emotional assertiveness trainer Magda Tabac to dismantle the common myths surrounding Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the workplace. Magda shares her raw journey from acute corporate burnout in 2017 to rebuilding her relationship with stress, boundaries, and emotional clarity. We break down the practical science behind why "empathetic" leaders frequently struggle to maintain healthy operational boundaries. You'll learn how to decode complex neurological triggers using the SCARF model, identify the hidden needs behind reactive emotions like explosive or implosive anger, and implement a simple "Relationship Triangle" framework to cultivate psychological safety within your team. MEET OUR GUEST: Magda Tabac is a global trainer and consultant who bridges the gap between complex neuroscience and practical, everyday leadership. As an author, Certifying Master Trainer in Emotional Assertiveness®, certified Process Communication Model® (PCM) trainer, and NeuroMindfulness® Master Practitioner, she specializes in transforming workplace tensions into productive communication. 🎓 EXCLUSIVE OFFERS & TRAININGS FOR LISTENERS: - Get 10% OFF all ICF-accredited Open Emotional Assertiveness courses using coupon code SPARK at checkout: https://magdatabac.com/emotional-assertiveness/ - Get 15% OFF Magda's online course on the Neuroscience of Stress using coupon code SPARK: https://magdatabac.thinkific.com/products/courses/the-neuroscience-of-stress - Download Magda's Free Guide on Healthy Relationships & Boundaries: https://magdatabac.com/resources/resource-library/resources-library-a-guide-for-healthy-relationships-and-boundaries/ - Grab Magda's Book, "The Simple Neuroscience of Stress": https://books2read.com/NOS CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdatabac/ Instagram: @magdatabac Website: https://www.magdatabac.com CONNECT WITH THE HOST & DEEPEN YOUR EQ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onesparkawaypodcast/ Website: https://onesparkawaypodcast.com/ Resources: https://stan.store/andreea-andrei Recorded live at Studio Wien in Vienna, Austria (https://www.studio-wien.at/) #EmotionalIntelligence #NeuroscienceOfStress #ExecutiveBurnout #MindfulLeadership #OneSparkAway

    Emotional Assertiveness 101: How to Stand Your Ground Without Guilt | Magda Tabac

  5. 12 Mar

    Clinical Psychologist & HR Specialist Simona Luca: The Real Reason Gen Z Is Quiet Quitting

    If your leadership team is struggling to keep younger employees engaged, you've likely heard the common complaint that Gen Z is simply "lazy" or disengaged. But the reality running beneath the surface is far more complex: we are navigating a massive, systemic collapse in workplace emotional agility. In this episode of One Spark Away, host Andreea Andrei sits down with clinical psychologist, systemic psychotherapist, and corporate HR specialist Simona Luca to break down why traditional "Command and Control" management styles are actively driving talented people into burnout and silent quitting. Simona shares deep insights from both the therapeutic couch and the corporate tech sector to explain how attachment styles impact workplace collaboration, how global emotional intelligence scores are shifting, and why micromanagement completely destroys inner motivation. Whether you are an executive trying to scale an empowered corporate culture, a manager looking to replace tension with psychological safety, or a parent trying to foster healthy emotional communication at home, this episode gives you the practical, human-to-human roadmap. MEET OUR GUEST: Simona Luca is a clinical psychologist and systemic psychotherapist in training based in Timișoara, Romania. Uniquely bridging the worlds of mental health and corporate strategy, she also operates as an HR Business Partner in the technology sector, helping teams transform interpersonal friction into secure, high-performing alignment. Content: -Gen Z's True Motivation: Why they aren't lazy, but instead need to see that their work matters and want frequent "Kudos" and feedback. -The "Emotional Recession": Why global emotional intelligence scores are dropping and how it’s causing more burnout. -Real Leadership: How great leaders treat people as human beings, not just "resources," and why micromanaging always fails. -EQ for Parents: Why it’s so important for parents to show their kids how to talk about feelings and stay calm when things get tough. -Silent Quitting: Why Gen Z won't stick around if they don't feel heard and how to keep them engaged. -Handling Conflict: How to talk about the "elephant in the room" without blaming others. -Burnout: Why burnout is a shared responsibility between employer and employee CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simona_luca_psiholog/ Website: https://www.psihologsimonaluca.ro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575251950232 CONNECT WITH THE HOST & DEEPEN YOUR EQ: Resources, Frameworks & Offers: https://stan.store/mindsparkscoach RESEARCH REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: *Six Seconds State of the Heart Report: https://www.6seconds.org/emotional-intelligence/research/ Filmed live on location at Vivo Production (https://www.instagram.com/vivoproduction.ro/) #LeadershipDevelopment #GenZAtWork #ExecutiveCoaching #WorkplaceCulture #OneSparkAway

    Clinical Psychologist & HR Specialist Simona Luca: The Real Reason Gen Z Is Quiet Quitting

  6. 12 Feb

    Give Me 15 Minutes and You’ll See What Happens When You Finally Say 'Yes' to Yourself

    Most leaders don’t struggle because they lack answers, they struggle because they’re disconnected from the emotional patterns shaping their decisions. One Spark Away is a global podcast exploring emotional intelligence, leadership and the small inner shifts that quietly change how we lead, decide, and relate to ourselves. In a time many researchers describe as an emotional recession, this conversation opens space for a different kind of leadership. Not louder voices. Not faster solutions. But deeper awareness of what’s already at play beneath our habits, reactions and choices. For the very first episode, I’m joined by my sister Sorana and we co-create this opening conversation together, from a place that shaped both of us in who we are today: Timișoara, Romania, our hometown. Filmed in the beautiful studio @vivoproduction.ro, this episode is both a beginning and a return home. As you listen, notice what resonates and what doesn’t. Your spark often appears in that awareness. In this episode, we explore: -Why this podcast matters now -Honest emotional intelligence exercises that help name, notice and relate differently to our emotions -What the “spark” in One Spark Away truly stands for, and the long-term vision behind this space -How transformation often begins through lived experience, including moments from the founder’s own journey -Why quieter voices, inner work and presence deserve space in a world that rewards visibility over depth What we discuss: 00:00 Welcome to One Spark Away 00:58 Why this space exists and why now 01:15 Arriving emotionally: the opening ritual 04:30 The meaning of “one spark” 05:04 Why awareness shapes change more than effort - transformation story based on pattern recognition 07:15 About sustainable change - becoming aware of what is shaping us 08:30 Why do we need spaces like these now - conscious voices instead of loud 09:56 Who this podcast is for 12:30 The role of presence, lived experience and conscious leadership 13:25 What is the vision for One Spark away? What would it really shift? 14:37 Emotional integration: what shifted during the conversation One Spark Away is for people who understand that awareness is the beginning of real power.

    Give Me 15 Minutes and You’ll See What Happens When You Finally Say 'Yes' to Yourself
  • 6 Episodes

About

Most high-achievers are winning on paper but losing themselves. If you feel productive yet disconnected, you’re operating on a system that wasn’t built for this level of complexity. Welcome to One Spark Away. I’m Andreea Andrei, a Certified Systemic Agile Coach. I help leaders and professionals move from Default to Design. We bridge the gap between organizational agility and personal emotional depth. What we touch here: Self-Leadership: Breaking patterns of overthinking and burnout. Systemic Awareness: Navigating the "Emotional Recession" with EQ. Intentional Presence: Leading with authority without losing your empathy. Your choices don’t stop with you. How you lead yourself shapes the teams you build and the cultures you transform. Stop the autopilot. Reclaim your clarity. If you are ready to reclaim your life, lead with clarity, and build a career that feels as good as it looks, subscribe and turn on the Spark.

Information

  • Creator
    Andreea Andrei
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Andreea Andrei 2026
  • Show Website
    One Spark Away