EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 45 MIN
Hair Color, Horses, and Power of Presence with Brad Lande-Shannon
from Fearful Giants · host Clay Stelzer
Most leaders muscle through pressure without ever asking what their body is trying to tell them. In this episode, Brad Lande-Shannon, Chief People Officer at Madison Reed and founder of Awake Ranch, sits down with Clay for a raw, grounded conversation about conscious leadership, fear, presence, and why the pace we carry shapes the organizations we build.From leading 1,200 people to learning leadership lessons from horses, Brad brings an honesty most leaders avoid.What You'll Hear:- How conscious leadership actually works inside a fast-growing company- Why "above the line / below the line" matters, and how to recognize your own reactivity- The hidden fear underneath HR emergencies and high-pressure leadership moments- How horses reveal the truth about presence, pace, and leadership dynamics- What Brad needed to let go of to create an easeful next chapter for Awake Ranch- The mantra Brad returns to when fear drags him downIf this conversation challenged you or helped you see your own leadership a little more clearly, share it with someone who needs it.Connect with Brad:Email: [email protected]: https://www.awakeranch.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradlande/Connect with Clay:Email: [email protected]: https://15sixty.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/claystelzerZ0FBHRQGTPX9OMDB
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