What if your greatest leadership asset isn’t another strategy or skill, but an untapped wellspring of wisdom already within you?
In this illuminating conversation with integrative executive coach Mara Benner, we explore the revolutionary concept of “inner wealth” – the gold standard for today’s visionary leaders. Drawing from her 20+ years of experience working with Fortune 100 executives, Mara reveals how exceptional leadership emerges when we balance our sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous systems.
Most high-achievers remain stuck in sympathetic overdrive, pushing harder when facing challenges. Yet as Mara explains, this approach blocks access to our inner guidance system – that intuitive intelligence that Steve Jobs tapped into during his famous two-week meditation retreats before developing groundbreaking products. Through practical techniques like alternative nostril breathing and energy currency tracking, she demonstrates how leaders can access this wellspring of creativity and clarity.
The conversation ventures into fascinating territory around shadow integration, seasonal leadership rhythms, and the difference between force and flow in entrepreneurship. We discuss how leaders must learn to distinguish between analytical mind chatter (which excels at execution but keeps us trapped in mental rumination) and the deeper wisdom of intuition that provides unexpected solutions and visionary direction.
As we navigate an era of unprecedented change and AI advancement, Mara argues that this inner wealth – not just technical skill – will differentiate exceptional leaders. Her approach isn’t about abandoning drive or ambition, but channeling these qualities through inner wisdom instead of ego-driven effort, resulting in sustainable success without burnout.
Ready to transform your leadership from the inside out? Download Mara’s eight dimensions of wellness assessment at TrueNorthExecutiveCoaching.com and discover how balancing your nervous system might be the breakthrough your leadership needs.
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