In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart interviews Christopher Farris Zabaneh about why mindfulness is an increasingly critical skill for leaders to master. Chris shares his journey from starting his career as an engineer, to leaving to pursue work on mindfulness and to bringing what he learned to his work with clients at The Humphrey Group. Chris shares lessons that are practical including the difference between "mindful" and "mind-full", "seeing calm and being calm" and finding rituals to clear the mind. Whether you're trying to calm your nerves before a critical speaking engagement or become more connected with your authentic leadership voice this episode will help you unlock your ability to inspire.
Teaser 00:02
Standard show intro 00:19
Welcome/Opening 00:58
How they met 01:49
About Chris 02:53
From Engineering to Mindfulness and Meditation 03:50
"Am I being authentic?" 04:17
Why go to the retreat? 07:10
Transitioning back into life after the 2-year hiatus 08:40
200-day moving average 10:25
3 Big Takeaways from time working on THE SELF 10:59
1) Is your mind full or are you being mindful 11:15
2) It's always something deeper 11:47
"See calm, be calm" 12:18
3) Rituals Matter 12:25
Bart circles back on "mindful" instead of full mind... 13:10
How do you clear your mind? 13:46
Recommend Vipassana Meditation retreat 13:55
Be the scientist of your own mind... 14:22
Breathing techniques... 15:51
Bart Circling back on rituals... 16:24
How to coach leaders on their mindfulness and authenticity 17:38
Assessment 18:00
How do you prepare yourself for certain activities 18:24
Transpose... 19:18
Coaching session with Bart 20:23
Trick your body by transposing... 22:44
Parasympathetic nervous system 24:17
Breathing exercise coaching double box breath 25:49
Recommended starting point for listeners 39:26
Thank you 41:24
