Conscious Leadership with Alex Podcast

AlexTerrey, Alexandra Terrey

The Conscious Leadership with Alex Podcast is an engaging and thought-provoking show designed for high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who want to lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. Each episode is a deep dive into the intersection of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and conscious leadership. Would you like to learn more about our inner world, drivers and values? Deep dive into our emotions, limits and learn how to unlock all limiting beliefs and thinking patterns. Learn to respond to life and people the way you inspire and create positive impact on other’s people lives? Every month, Alex and her guests bring more insights into personal growth, high-performance strategies, leadership, health and mindset for success. Join host Alex Terrey from The Mentoring Effect for brainstorming new leadership and culture tools, personal development tips, mindset and spiritual transformation tools with her and her guests! Find the time to listen, rise up and allure creativity and new perspective!

  1. 5d ago

    Why You're Winning at Work But Losing at Home — and How to Fix It — with Mitchell Osmond

    In this episode, Mitchell shares his raw transformation story and breaks down the practical frameworks he now teaches high-performing men through his coaching practice and the Dad Nation podcast (globally top 10% rated with 33,000 listeners): • The Iron Five — why every man needs five men in his corner holding him to his standard  • The RISE Conversation Ladder — a four-step framework (Routine, Information, Story, Essence) to move from surface-level small talk to soul-level connection with your partner  • The "Crazy Cycle" — why men retreat to work when they feel incompetent at home, and how to break the spiral  • Normative male alexithymia — the psychological term that explains why men struggle to express emotions (and why you're not broken)  • The one phrase men need to hear more than "I love you" — and what women really mean when they say "I married a robot" Whether you're a high-achieving man feeling the gap between professional success and personal connection, or a partner trying to understand why he shuts down — this conversation offers real tools, not just theory. 🎁 Free resource from Mitchell: Download "The Connection Code" — 50 questions to spark fun and intimacy back into your relationship at https://www.dadnationco.com/code or connect with Mitchell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-osmond-5a07a210a/ enjoy listening Alex https://linktr.ee/thementoringeffect https://thementoringeffect.com/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Why You're Winning at Work But Losing at Home — and How to Fix It — with Mitchell Osmond
  2. Oct 19

    Conscious Uncoupling: How to Separate Without the Battle | Andrea Hooper

    Andrea is the founder of Simplify Separation and Divorce, Australia's only service coaching couples through amicable separation. She brings her background in organizational leadership to help separating partners lead themselves and their families with clarity, emotional intelligence, and dignity — instead of fear and conflict. What we cover: What conscious uncoupling actually means and why it mattersWhy your first call shouldn't be to a lawyerThe whiteboard exercise: a practical tool for turning the unknown into the knownHow to shift from "you always" to "I need" — a communication reset for separating couplesReal client story: a couple with three kids who separated under one roof and co-parented beautifullyGray divorce: why couples in their 60s are uncoupling and what drives itThe role of emotional intelligence in preventing divorce regretHow Simplify @Work supports employees going through separation in the workplaceDivorce myths that are costing families years of stress and hundreds of thousands of dollarsConnect with Andrea: Website: simplifyseparationdivorce.com.auEmail: andrea@simplifyseparationdivorce.com.auFree one-hour strategy call available via the websiteThank you for listening Alex Connect with Alex https://thementoringeffect.com/ https://api.productivityhub.tech/widget/bookings/tmediscovery https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-terrey/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Conscious Uncoupling: How to Separate Without the Battle | Andrea Hooper
  3. Oct 6

    Why Relationship Skills Make You a Better Leader — with Eri Kardos

    What if the key to being a better leader isn't another business book — it's learning how to love better? This week, Alexandra welcomes Eri Kardos, a former Amazon leadership development specialist who discovered that when she helped executives strengthen their relationships at home, their performance at work skyrocketed. Eri now coaches leaders at Google, Microsoft, Boeing, SpaceX, and beyond on the science and skills of love, communication, and intimacy. In this wide-ranging conversation, Eri and Alexandra dive into: Why relationship skills are leadership skills — and how they ripple through entire organizationsThe research behind what makes couples last (the Gottman Institute can predict relationship success with 92% accuracy)How to ask for what you want in love and life using the same SMART-goal framework you use at workThe NICE Date Challenge — a simple exercise to rewire how you and your partner connect (New, Interesting, Challenging, Exciting)What true intimacy really means, and why full presence is its number one ingredientThe ear massage story — a powerful reminder to understand the meaning behind what your partner wants, not just the requestWhy curiosity and gratitude are your two biggest tools for keeping any relationship aliveHow cutting a sandwich into triangles can teach you more about love than you'd expectPlus, Eri shares homework you can try tonight, her bestselling book Relationship Agreements, and where to find her free master classes. Guest links: relearnlove.com | Instagram: @coacherikardosh Thank you for listening with love Alex https://linktr.ee/thementoringeffect https://thementoringeffect.com/     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Why Relationship Skills Make You a Better Leader — with Eri Kardos
  4. Sep 29

    Adaptive Leadership with Suzie Bishop

    We explore why adaptive leadership isn't about changing who you are, but rather about adjusting your approach based on what your team needs to succeed. Suzie shares practical guidance on pausing before reacting in high-pressure environments, managing your own emotions as a leader, and having the difficult conversations that most people would rather avoid — including why 40% of employees would rather quit than have a hard conversation at work. Through real-world stories,  from a star salesperson whose management style alienated her experienced team, to a generational clash over workplace norms, Suzie illustrates how unspoken expectations and typecasting derail teams. We also dive deep into building trust through consistency, the difference between being nice and being kind (channeling Brené Brown's "clear is kind"), and why authentic leadership means giving yourself permission to be human. The conversation closes with a candid discussion on navigating maternity leave as a leader — the identity shift, the value of having a coach, and the powerful moment when stepping away lets others step into their own leadership. Thank you for listening Alex https://linktr.ee/thementoringeffect You can connect with me directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-terrey/ Or connect with Suzie https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzie-bishop/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Adaptive Leadership with Suzie Bishop
  5. Sep 3

    You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Exhaustion: The Missing Skill for Human Performance

    In this episode, I sit down with Master Mingtong Gu, internationally recognised Qigong teacher and founder of Wisdom Healing Qigong, to explore a different dimension of human performance. We often try to solve exhaustion, stress and emotional pressure through the mind. But when the nervous system is overloaded, thinking alone may not be enough. Our physiological state influences how we think, feel, make decisions, connect with others and respond under pressure. Mingtong shares how Qigong, embodied awareness and intentional movement can help us reconnect with the body, regulate our internal state and access greater clarity, creativity and vitality. We explore: Why you can’t always think your way out of exhaustionThe relationship between the nervous system, energy and performanceHow embodied presence can improve focus, creativity and emotional resilienceWhy leaders need the ability to regulate their state under pressureSimple Qigong principles that can be integrated into everyday lifeThe connection between the body, emotions and sustainable performanceWhy slowing down internally can sometimes help us perform better externallyWhat makes us uniquely human in a world increasingly shaped by AIAnd perhaps the most important question: As technology becomes more intelligent, how do we become more human? AI can process information faster than we can. But our capacity to feel, connect, create, experience presence and consciously work with our internal state remains deeply human. As Mingtong says: “We stand at a crossroads: dehumanize into machines or return to our sacred bodies.” This conversation is an invitation to come back to the body, expand your awareness and rethink what sustainable high performance really means. For business owners, leaders and high performers who are achieving externally but want greater energy, clarity and fulfilment internally, this episode offers a perspective worth exploring. Thank you for listening with love Alex https://linktr.ee/thementoringeffect You can connect with Master Mingtong Gu: www.mingtonggu.com You can download the chapter from the book here: https://chicenter.pages.ontraport.net/t?orid=282437&opid=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Exhaustion: The Missing Skill for Human Performance
  6. Jun 27

    How to Communicate with More Presence, Impact and Authenticity

    In this episode, I sat down with voice coach, author, and speaker Barbara McAfee for a fascinating conversation about voice, presence, leadership, and authentic expression. What stood out most for me was how unaware many of us are of the voice we are actually using every day — and how different situations require different ways of communicating. Barbara shares her powerful 5 Voices framework and explains why the first step is awareness: understanding your predominant voice pattern and recognising how it shapes your leadership, relationships, confidence, and impact. We explored: - why your voice influences how people experience you - how leaders often overuse one communication style - the connection between voice, nervous system, confidence and authenticity - how to become more flexible, present and impactful in conversations - why finding your “full voice” changes the way you lead and live This conversation was insightful, practical and deeply human. One of those episodes that makes you reflect on how much of communication happens beneath awareness. If you lead people, speak publicly, facilitate groups, or simply want to express yourself more authentically — this episode is worth listening to. Alex https://linktr.ee/thementoringeffect You can get her beautiful song she shared at the end of this episode here: https://barbaramcafee.bandcamp.com/track/astonishing-light You can find Barbara and her books here: Website: https://www.barbaramcafee.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mcafeemusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.mcafee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbaramcafeesings/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaramcafee/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How to Communicate with More Presence, Impact and Authenticity

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The Conscious Leadership with Alex Podcast is an engaging and thought-provoking show designed for high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who want to lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. Each episode is a deep dive into the intersection of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and conscious leadership. Would you like to learn more about our inner world, drivers and values? Deep dive into our emotions, limits and learn how to unlock all limiting beliefs and thinking patterns. Learn to respond to life and people the way you inspire and create positive impact on other’s people lives? Every month, Alex and her guests bring more insights into personal growth, high-performance strategies, leadership, health and mindset for success. Join host Alex Terrey from The Mentoring Effect for brainstorming new leadership and culture tools, personal development tips, mindset and spiritual transformation tools with her and her guests! Find the time to listen, rise up and allure creativity and new perspective!