This morning, I moved through all three levels of The Spiral of Inner Trust, not as a concept or a teaching, but as a real, living experience.It began the moment I woke. There was a stillness — deep and unmistakable. A sense of truth so whole it took my breath...
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Trust-Based NOW Leadership Blog
Leadership begins within—with presence, authenticity, and trust. This blog explores how phenomenology, ontology, and spirituality shape leadership, offering insights from my Trust-Based NOW Leadership framework.
Through reflections, real-world applications, and deep inquiry, I share ways to:
- Cultivate self-awareness and authentic presence
- Build trust-based relationships in leadership
- Navigate change, creativity, and meaning with clarity
Each post invites you to pause, reflect, and lead from the NOW—where true leadership unfolds.
Trust in the Age of AI: Leading with Integrity Amidst Technological Disruption
"Surrender is not a weakness. It is a strength. It takes tremendous strength to surrender to life, to trust, rather than to resist." — Michael SingerWe are undoubtedly living in an age of rapid technological transformation. Artificial intelligence is reshaping...
Navigating a World in Uncertainty – The Gift of Trust-Based NOW Leadership
Many ask more profound questions in a world where uncertainty seems constant, from global conflicts to personal challenges. How do we lead ourselves and others when the path is unclear? How do we stay grounded when fear seems to rise around us?Recently, I spoke with...
Between Worlds Walking the Threshold of Grief, Love, and Leadership
Something in me is changing in the quiet space between one breath and the next.Over the past week, I’ve said goodbye to my beloved mother — an experience that has broken something open in me. Not just grief, though grief is there. But a deeper stirring. A pulling...
Beyond the Prompt: A Relationship with AI
In the world of social media, prompts are being sold like magic spells —“The top 100 prompts to grow your business,”“AI scripts that make you money while you sleep,”“Instant results with these proven ChatGPT prompts.”And yet, I find myself quietly smiling.Because I no...
How Self-Trust Shapes the Way We Lead
We often speak of trust in leadership as something external — building trust with our teams, earning the trust of stakeholders, or leading trustworthy organizations. But there is a quieter, deeper form of trust that holds all of this together.Self-trust.At the heart...
From Doing to Being: A New Leadership Paradigm
What does it mean to simply *be* — not as a concept, but as a way of living and leading?In today’s fast-paced world, leadership has been shaped by a long-standing focus on doing — a constant cycle of planning, achieving, producing, and pushing forward. Leaders have...
The Leadership Pause: Why We Need to Slow Down
There’s a moment most leaders know all too well. You’ve made it through the day — the calls, the meetings, the emails. You’ve been responsive, responsible, composed. And yet, when you finally exhale, there’s a subtle ache inside. A sense that somehow, even though you...
Worry, Truth, and Trust: How I Stopped Letting Fear Lead My Life
For most of my life, worry has been my silent companion. It’s been there in the background — shaping my thoughts, influencing my decisions, keeping me on edge. Even in moments of joy or success, there was always a lingering sense that something could go wrong. I...
When Worry Leads: The Hidden Cost to Leadership — and the Way Back Through Trust
Worry. It’s the quiet companion of many leaders. You might not speak it out loud, but you carry it — about your people, your decisions, the unknowns, the future. It often arrives dressed as responsibility or care. But beneath the surface, it can quietly erode your...
The Sticky Nature of Self-Doubt—And How to Finally Shake It Off
Have you ever stepped in chewing gum? At first, you might not even notice it’s there. But as you walk, something feels… off. There’s resistance. A subtle stickiness with every step. Then, when you finally check, you see it—a gooey, tangled mess stuck to the bottom of...
How Mindfulness and Self-Reflection Can Help in Handling Workplace Complaints
Dealing with workplace complaints—especially those involving senior leaders—can be challenging. It requires not only professionalism but also emotional intelligence and self-awareness. This is where mindfulness and self-reflection play a crucial role. By incorporating...