Ep 194 - How somatic awareness improves leadership and decision-making

What if your leadership challenges are just as much physiological as they are strategic?In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores how somatic awareness — your ability to notice what’s happening in your body — directly impacts leadership presence, stress regulation, and decision-making.Drawing on research in embodied cognition and interoception, Jess breaks down why leadership skills require this nervous system skillset.You’ll learn:How your body signals stress before your mind catches upWhy “gut instinct” is grounded in neuroscienceHow interoception improves emotional intelligence and regulationThe role of nervous system regulation in team culture and psychological safetyPractical ways to build somatic awareness in high-stakes momentsBecause your team responds more to your state than your strategy.If you want clearer thinking, calmer communication, and more authentic leadership — it starts with noticing what your body is telling you.🎧 Tune in to learn why the body never lies — and how to lead from that awareness.Keywords: embodied leadership, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, leadership presence, emotional intelligence, stress management for leaders, interoception.Send us Fan MailSupport the showEnjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now