Inner MBA The Podcast

Eileen Fisher is an Inner MBA favorite CEO who built a company of sustainable fashion before the term was in fashion. Hear Eileen's wisdom in a chat with Tami Simon as she transitions to her next chapter.

Following the review of our commitments and declarations, Dr. Richard Strozzi-Heckler guides us through an embodiment exercise to close.

Dr. Richard Strozzi-Heckler invites us to review our commitments and declarations to examine how to lead with our priorities.

Dr. Richard Strozzi-Heckler reviews the mental and physical importance of embodiment practice as a healthy mechanism for taking skillful and effective action, reminding us that our authentic leadership is benefited by our regenerative practices.

Scott Shute joins us for a grounding session on making our work sustainable with impact and offered from a place of reflection.

In her final Care Pause offering, Melissa Carter shares a set of intentional statements to guide us as we carry our vision forward.

Ruchika Sikri guides us through a journaling exercise that explores how you can bring service to others in your organization.

Ruchika Sikri discusses the importance of service when promoting organizational mindfulness.

Ruchika Sikri talks about ways organizational mindfulness helps promote a sense of community in the workplace, guiding us through a writing exercise to walk us through steps we can take to implement community building within an organization.

Ruchika Sikri offers pragmatic details for how to create a normalized culture of reflection and compassion, plus how best to provide physical space for better integration of mindfulness in your organization.

Ruchika Sikri shares how her innovative “gPause” practice became a well-publicized (and invaluable) method for promoting individual and collective mindfulness at work, concluding with a guided writing exercise to help identify actions you can take to introduce mindfulness in your organization.

Welcome to Module 9 with Tami Simon

There is no one tougher or more committed to people thriving and living with dignity than Mark Bertolini. This interview with Tami Simon will make you even more passionate for the gift of being alive.

Returning to the Care Pause conversation, Melissa Carter brings us a message on self-care as a nonnegotiable in times of deep disruption.

Dr. Jeremy Hunter offers a narrative case study to illustrate one person’s path through adversity.

Dr. Jeremy Hunter offers strategies on experiencing positive growth during transition.

Dr. Jeremy Hunter discusses strategies for welcoming change in our life and working to experience greater success.

Dr. Jeremy Hunter invites us to evaluate how we approach and respond to sudden changes.

Enjoy an additional interview with Caroline Myss on unlocking our inner power in times of transformation.

In this conversation with Tami Simon, Caroline Myss discusses reconnecting to ourselves by facing fears, which in turn boosts self-esteem and self-empowerment.

Dr. Otto Scharmer shares how awareness-based leadership is grounded in realigning attention and intention, both individually and collectively.

Dr. Otto Scharmer offers strategies for applying awareness-based systems change and leadership.

Dr. Otto Scharmer outlines the core principles and practices of awareness-based systems change and leadership.

Listen to Tami Simon's welcome message for Module 8: Leading in Times of Disruption.

From Seventh Generation to Sabra to BlueTriton, Joey Bergstein heralds sustainability, responsibility, and making work a force for good. An inspirational interview from the archive.

Scott Shute shares a journal exercise that asks who we want to be in the world, from daily conduct to our personal mission statement. Please be prepared with a journal.

Scott Shute reminds us that every thought, word, and action contributes to—or detracts from—our ability to thrive, and in parallel, mindful action keeps us fueled and primed for success and clarity.

Scott Shute walks us through mapping our thoughts, then applying a mindset of inquiry: Is this helpful? Can I move on? How can I shift from anxiety to productivity, from regret to relief? Learning to gently guide our minds back to the present is a practice for wellness and ease. Please be prepared with a journal.

Scott Shute offers a guided meditation that connects us more deeply with self-compassion.

Scott Shute talks us through the three components of self-compassion—mindfulness, common humanity, and kindness. With these, we can rewrite the inner narrative from critic to champion.

Scott Shute begins this episode with a brief centering meditation, to quietly and safely tune in to our inner narration, and moves on to offer strategies for inviting in our inner champion instead.

Melissa Carter brings us back to the Care Pause conversation with a message on the power of accountability, where self-care and engagement with others become a reciprocal, embodied practice.

Rhonda Magee guides us through a Tibetan tonglen practice, a meditation technique focused on self-compassion, giving, and receiving.

Rhonda Magee rallies us to tap our innate power at home, at work, in community, and in relationships, no matter how we define our role.

In this episode, Rhonda Magee redefines being with discomfort as an opportunity to build more robust and resilient communities.

Rhonda Magee talks us through our perceptions, how we see ourselves and others through the filter of our personal experiences and heritage—often in the past.

Rhonda Magee discusses personal growth and grounding in intentional practices, and from this place of “radical belonging,” we can build bridges between people and communities that change the world.

This episode is a candid conversation on committing to practice, with Annyse Balkwill and Steve Macadam sharing experiences and anecdotes from their leadership work.

Steve Macadam redefines “leader” as a “convener,” one who sets the field and invites equal, inclusive participation from all.

Steve Macadam offers reliable strategies for boosting effective speech, including using “I” statements, managing our airtime, and more.

Steve Macadam gives us details, practices, and implementation strategies for real-time team building in group and community settings.

Steve Macadam talks through some qualities of authentic community: intentionality, a sense of shared responsibility, and inclusiveness.

Steve Macadam links the commitment of running “purpose-driven bottom line” companies to the long arc and deep work of mindful leadership.

Listen to Tami Simon's welcome message for Module 7: Building Authentic Workplace Community.

A special session with Jack Kornfield (author and mindfulness meditation teacher) and Bill Ford (executive chair of Ford Motor Company) on the humbling power of serving in leadership. These two icons and close friends open into transformative, thought-provoking conversation.

Scott Shute helps us embody a mission of the Inner MBA® program: embracing differences with compassion. Please be prepared with a journal.

Scott Shute connects our perceptions of time to the power of choice in taking everyday actions. Please be prepared with a journal.

Scott Shute guides us through a powerful visualization practice that ties together these concepts: to wish the best for others with compassion. Please be prepared with a journal.

We continue Scott Shute's journaling exercise by considering the barriers that prohibit us from connecting with our out-groups. Please be prepared with a journal.

Scott Shute offers listening as a tool for raising awareness of members of our out-groups. Please be prepared with a journal.