Spiritual Intelligence in leadership — how values, purpose, and meaning can transform us

We unpack the fascinating topic of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) in leadership — exploring how values, purpose, and meaning can transform not just organizations, but also people’s lives. Nadia shares her personal journey, the neuroscience behind SQ, and how leaders can integrate spiritual intelligence into everyday practices to drive impact, trust, and authentic connection.If you’ve ever wondered how spirituality fits into leadership without being about religion, this is the conversation you need to hear.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help us grow this channel!⸻🕒 Timestamps0:00 – Intro & welcome0:39 – Meet Nadia Barsch, Executive Head of Business Enterprise at LRMG1:14 – Leadership development and Nadia’s background2:23 – Why spiritual intelligence matters in leadership3:43 – Personal roots and influence of upbringing5:04 – Spiritual intelligence vs. religion6:20 – Neuroscience and spiritual intelligence in practice8:43 – Stories of leaders with strong SQ10:13 – Authentic leadership and meaning-making12:22 – The corporate gap: why organizations are spiritually starved14:04 – Crisis, chaos, and the need for conscious leadership15:06 – Silence, stillness, and practices for leaders17:03 – Chaos vs. signal: finding your true focus18:36 – AI vs. Human Intelligence vs. Spiritual Intelligence21:22 – Skills-based economy & the great unlearning23:04 – What SQ looks like in organizations24:43 – Practical exercises: breathing, pauses, perspective-taking26:43 – Authentic conversations & trust in leadership27:59 – Conscious living vs. unconscious living29:53 – Nadia’s work at LRMG and workforce readiness32:40 – How to connect with Nadia⸻🙋 About the Guest: Nadia Barsch • Role: Executive Head of Business Enterprise, LRMG • Expertise: Leadership development, strategic learning solutions, workforce readiness • Focus: Helping leaders embrace purpose, values, and meaning to create lasting business impact • Passion: Spiritual intelligence as a force multiplier for good in organizations and communities • Connect with Nadia: LinkedIn – Nadia Barsch | LRMG Website or https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-barsch-8ba402b/⸻🎙 About the Host: Kevin BritzKevin Britz is a leadership coach, speaker, and content creator dedicated to unlocking human potential. He is the host of The Lunchtime Series, a podcast and YouTube show where he speaks with thought leaders, coaches, and executives around the world about leadership, culture, and transformation.🌐 Learn more: www.kevinbritz.com⸻🔖 Tagsleadership, coaching, marketing, spiritual intelligence, SQ, EQ, IQ, human intelligence, AI vs HI, leadership development, Kevin Britz, The Lunchtime Series, Nadia Barsch, LRMG, workforce readiness, neuroscience of leadership, authentic leadership, business impact, purpose-driven leadership, organizational culture, future of work, conscious leadership, values in business, executive coaching, leadership podcast