E401-Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine & Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh on Awakened Leadership - Uniting Organization, Development, and Awareness Integration Theory

E401– "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh, an accomplished business manager known widely as a dynamic writer, speaker, personal and professional development coach, and trainer. Implementing his passion and visionary leadership skills, he produces extraordinary results in record time. Behnam brings his broad experience and successful track record to each project, whether it involves personal development, implementing customer-focused programs, integrating technologies, redesigning operational core processes, or delivering strategic initiatives. He has a PhD in workforce education and development (WFED) with a concentration on Organization Development (OD) and Human Resources Development (HRD) from Pennsylvania State University. He is also the founder and president of Primeco Education, a coaching and consulting company that has worked with individuals, teams, and organizations on personal and professional development since 2001. He has authored and published ten personal and professional development books. He has designed and facilitated 17 coaching modules for individuals, couples, the public, teams, and organizations, nine audio/video workshops, 16 articles on personal and professional development topics, and 21 seminars and workshops. ww.primecoeduction.com   # 1 on the 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts list by FeedSpot. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/  Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com   Summary Dr. Behnam and Dr. Foojan discussed their co-authored book, Awakened Leadership: Uniting Organization, Development, and Awareness Integration Therapy. The book explores the integration of psychology and organizational development to foster personal and professional growth. They emphasized that self-awareness is foundational to effective leadership and a healthy organizational culture. Dr. Behnam highlighted the importance of recognizing how individual actions impact an organization and advocated cultivating a culture of awareness, responsibility, and continuous learning. He also underscored the role of cultural sensitivity in addressing turnover and resistance, stressing that organizations must intentionally invest in creating empowering and inclusive environments. Dr. Foojan focused on how unresolved personal patterns—often rooted in early life experiences—can influence workplace dynamics. She shared insights on how these unconscious behaviors can affect relationships with authority figures and coworkers, creating ripple effects across teams and the broader organization. By acknowledging and healing these internal patterns, individuals can foster more harmonious and productive work environments. Both authors stressed the need for leaders to model emotional intelligence, self-reflection, and accountability. Dr. Behnam noted that leadership is not about perfection but about being mindful of one's influence and being willing to apologize and adjust when necessary. Dr. Foojan added that effective leadership involves balancing empathy with accountability and aligning one's role with personal strengths. They also emphasized that personal and professional growth is not a one-time achievement but a lifelong process requiring ongoing reflection, learning, and collaboration. Tools provided in the book are designed to support individuals and teams in building emotional intelligence, fostering positive organizational culture, and navigating change with resilience. Additionally, they highlighted the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in creating sustainable, thriving organizations.   *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojan)   Platforms to Like and Follow: *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZeine) *Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine/) *LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrFoojanZeine) *Tiktok (https:///www.tiktok.com/dr.foojanzeine)