Leading From Within: The Journey to Authentic Leadership with Craig White

In this episode of What Are You Made Of? show Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Craig White, a leadership coach, adventurer, and advocate for authentic, relational leadership. Now based in Peru, Craig shares the experiences that shaped his journey, from growing up on a rough estate in northwest England and building a career in professional rugby to embarking on a deeply personal path of yoga, meditation, retreats, and self-discovery. Craig opens up about how his childhood and early experiences shaped his beliefs about masculinity, leadership, relationships, and success—and how years of inner work helped him recognize and move beyond those patterns. He shares how a yoga retreat in Thailand became a turning point that opened the door to a deeper understanding of himself and ultimately led him on a journey through meditation, silent retreats, psychedelics, men's leadership retreats, and personal transformation. Mike "C-Roc" and Craig dive into why leadership starts with leading yourself and why relational leadership has become increasingly important in a world where technology and social media can create the illusion of connection while leaving people feeling more isolated. They discuss the importance of presence, self-regulation, accountability, and being a living demonstration of the values you want to see in others. Craig also speaks candidly about his experiences with ayahuasca and other forms of personal exploration, including how those experiences challenged his understanding of masculinity, vulnerability, grief, and emotional expression. Rather than presenting these experiences as a shortcut to personal growth, Craig emphasizes the deeper work of integrating what we learn and bringing greater presence into our relationships. This conversation is a powerful exploration of authenticity, self-leadership, masculinity, human connection, and the courage to question the beliefs we inherit. Craig shares why he believes the most meaningful form of leadership begins within ourselves and how becoming more present, emotionally aware, and intentional can help us build stronger relationships and lead with greater purpose and authenticity. Website- craigwhitementoring.com https://www.instagram.com/craigwhitementoring/?hl=en