Welcome to ”Leading with Presence,” a podcast dedicated to guiding professionals and leaders through the art and science of presence in leadership and life. Hosted by Stephen Clements, formerly known as The Curious Coach, this show embarks on a new journey, expanding its horizons while continuing to explore deep questions and insights into personal and professional development. Every two weeks, ”Leading with Presence” offers two distinct episodes designed to enrich your leadership journey: Mindful Moments: A guided meditation or mindfulness exercise to ground you in the present, fostering tranquility, focus, and awareness in your daily life. Insights and Strategies: A companion episode that delves into themes from the latest edition of the ”Leading with Presence” LinkedIn newsletter. Here, Stephen unpacks practical strategies, cutting-edge research, and personal reflections to enhance your self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and, ultimately, your presence as a leader. Whether you’re a seasoned leader seeking to refine your approach or a professional striving for greater balance and fulfillment, ”Leading with Presence” invites you on a transformative journey. Discover the power of presence, learn to navigate life’s complexities with grace, and lead with authenticity and impact. ”Leading with Presence” has evolved from the beloved ”The Curious Coach” podcast, carrying forward its spirit of curiosity into new realms of exploration and growth. Join us as we continue to question, learn, and grow together. Subscribe and tune in to cultivate a leadership presence that changes not just how you lead, but how you live.
Episodes
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Mini:Overplaying Strengths
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
This week I revisit strengths - something that was first discussed in Episode 11. This time I'm reflecting on what happens when you overplay a strength and it actually starts to work against you!
Full details and show notes can be found at https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-121/
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Mini: Emotions and Needs
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Emotional Self-awareness is all about becoming aware of your own emotions and feelings, and becoming aware of the events and triggers associated with them. However, what happens when you reflect on the underlying needs that may, or may not, be met - is this what the emotion or feeling is trying to tell you?
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Mini:Dreams and Fears
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
We all have dreams and aspirations. However, are they dreams that you're doing something about or simply day dreams? And is it fear that might be holding you back? Fear of failure or even fear of success? Or fear or something else altogether!
More info and full details at https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-119/
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Mini: Emotional Courage
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
What’s the connection between courage and emotional awareness and how does this link to self-worth and who you are? I started to muse this over and that’s how I arrived at this week’s podcast!
Full details and more: https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-118/
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Mini: Curiosity and Confirmation Bias
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
When you're being curious, are you really being curious and open to unlearning, or are you confirming what you already know through your confirmation bias?
Full details: https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-117/
Monday May 24, 2021
Mini:inaction
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Are you deluding yourself about the regular and decisive action that you're taking when it comes to achieving your dreams and goals? In fact, might it be the exact opposite where you have inaction?
For full details and show notes - please visit https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-116/
Monday May 10, 2021
Mini: Change
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In this episode, my reflective challenge is about change, and recognising that change is a constant within our lives – whether we recognise it or not.
Full details and show notes at: https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-115/
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Mini: Overworking & Burnout
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In this episode I'm looking for your thoughts on how we're all working harder and harder these days - to the point of overworking and potentially on the path to burnout. And if you're travelling that path, what needs to happen for you to take a different path and make a change?
Find out more at https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-114/
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Mini:Different types of self-awareness
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
This week my challenge is for your notice and explore the differences between conceptual and embodied self-awareness.
Full details at: https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-113/
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Mini: Busy not productive
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Are you being busy rather than productive? This week, after going down the techie rabbit hole of DNS, DMARC, DKIM, SPF, PTR records and more, I realise that all of this was a distraction from actually doing the work that would add more value to the goals I have for my own coaching practice! Have a listen and let me know what resonates with you….
Find out more at https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-112/