S1 E10 Kundalini Yoga & Conscious Leadership: How Inner Listening Shapes CEOs with Mark Macleod

In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Macleod—CEO coach, musician, and devoted practitioner of Kundalini yoga. Mark offers a thoughtful and deeply philosophical conversation about how yoga influences both his personal life and his work coaching CEOs of multi-billion-dollar companies.Mark shares how he first discovered yoga, how Kundalini practices transformed his worldview, and why learning to listen inward is one of the most powerful tools for leaders navigating high-pressure environments. This conversation beautifully weaves together business, music, spirituality, presence, mindfulness, and personal growth, revealing how ancient yogic wisdom can shape modern leadership.We explore: ✨ How Kundalini yoga supports clarity, intuition, and emotional resilience ✨ Why inner listening is essential for CEOs and founders ✨ How Mark integrates spirituality into coaching top-level leaders ✨ The role of music, breathwork, and presence in both business and personal evolutionWhether you're a business leader, yoga practitioner, or simply curious about the connection between conscious leadership and spiritual practice, this episode offers grounded insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom.Learn more about Mark: Business + CEO Coaching: markmacleod.me The Startup CEO Show podcast:  https://podcast.markmacleod.me/ Music: Mark Macleod on Spotify Instagram: @radiantwithmarkSend us Fan MailSupport the showIf you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment.  I would love to hear from you!  Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas or simply to say "hello"!This episode is sponsored by Jackie Vandertuin Therapy.  With over 30 years of practice as a Certified Athletic Therapist and professor of Athletic Therapy, coupled with her experience as a yoga therapist, Jackie Vandertuin MSc, CAT(C), will help guide you in the management and treatment of various disorders including:  low back pain, sprains, strains, anxiety and depression.  Reach out www.jackievandertuintherapy.com  for a free discovery call.If would like to be a guest of this podcast, please reach out to jackie@jackievandertuintherapy with a short bio of your story and how yoga has helped you in your journey of healing.If you are interested in sponsoring an episode or this podcast, reach out to Jackie Vandertuin at [email protected] in touch at:Website:  https://www.jackievandertuintherapy.comInstagram:  jackie_vandertuin_therapyFacebook:  Jackie Vandertuin TherapyTo support the show, feel free to buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/theinnerpractice