Mindful Leadership Podcast Guests

Tom
Summerscales
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Fitness & Nutrition Coach
Become Athletic
5/7/25
Tom Summerscales is an Online Fitness and Nutrition Coach and the founder of Become Athletic. With a degree in applied sports science and a passion for combining strength and endurance training, Tom specializes in helping doctors, dentists, vets, and other high-performing professionals achieve their fitness goals while managing demanding lifestyles.
Known for his pragmatic and supportive coaching style, Tom focuses on creating sustainable habits for clients looking to lose weight, build muscle, improve health, or prepare for endurance events like marathons and Ironman races.
After experiencing burnout in his corporate career, Tom made the leap to turn his passion for fitness into a full-time coaching business, providing practical, flexible, and results-driven guidance that fits seamlessly into busy lives.
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Fitness, nutrition & mindset shifts to help you be successful in chasing your 2025 and beyond goals. I specialise in helping people with very stressful jobs do this, primarily doctors.

Sara
Cahill
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Chiropractor
Seeds
4/2/25
Dr. Sara Cahill is a chiropractor in Iowa who’s been practicing the Gonstead technique for the last 7 years. Through her own experiences, she learned how healing happens on many levels and in different ways. She now also utilizes craniosacral fascial technique (CFT), Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), and Human Design to help her clients achieve more mental, emotional and spiritual health along with the physical. Her ultimate goal with her new business, Seeds, is to allow women to honor every part of themselves so they may move through life with ease and alignment. She’s here to help women put down what they no longer need and move forward in a way that leaves them deeply understanding, loving, and embracing who they are.
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Mindful progression and evolution in business

Hazel
Bly
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Menopause Coach
HBly Coaching
Hazel invites listeners to explore her 12-week menopause customized coaching programme for women who want to navigate this transition with confidence, energy, and clarity. Connect with her through email at hazelbly@gmail.com or http://www.linkedin.com/in/hazel-bly-136478 for 1:1 coaching, future group coaching (currently in the making), and speaking engagements.
3/12/25
Hazel is an experienced executive search and career consultant who has transitioned into a menopause coach. She is currently navigating perimenopause herself so she intimately understands the struggles and challenges that come with this phase of life. She is married and has a 7-yo high-spirited son. Being an only child, she is the sole caregiver to her aging parents. She has started a coaching business which is a dream come true. Through her personal journey, she has discovered the power of embracing an authentic self, leading to the creation of her specialized coaching programs.
Now, as a purposeful life coach, she supports women — many of whom are mothers, wives, caregivers, and leaders— by helping them reclaim their health, purpose, and sense of identity while managing the complexities of menopause, career, and family responsibilities. She’s passionate about helping women live their authentic selves, find or create their life purpose and do all this with compassion, grace, intentionality and humour! :)
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Menopause 101: Breaking the Silence
1. What is menopause, and why is it still a taboo topic today?
2. The biggest misconceptions about menopause and how they impact women.
3. How does menopause affect women's health, daily life, work?
Personal Journey: From Career Coaching to Menopause Coaching
1. How did your own experience with menopause shape your career transition?
2. What key lessons did you learn about resilience, self-care, and authenticity?
3. How did menopause help you rediscover your purpose and embrace your authentic self?
Navigating Menopause as a Working Woman
1. Why is menopause an essential workplace conversation?
2. What challenges do working women face during this phase of life?
3. How can workplaces become more menopause-friendly, and what policies should be in place?
The Spiritual and Emotional Transformation of Menopause
1. How does menopause serve as a catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery?
2. The shift from external success to inner fulfilment—how do women redefine their legacy?
3. How can women embrace menopause as a time of renewal rather than decline?
Your 12-Week 1:1 Coaching Programme: A Purposeful Journey through Menopause
1. What does your coaching program entail, and how is it structured?
2. What are the biggest transformations women experience throughout the 12 weeks?
3. How do you help women create sustainable long-term changes in their health, mindset, and leadership?
Rapid-Fire Questions
1. What’s one menopause myth you wish more people knew the truth about?
2. One book or resource that changed your perspective on midlife transformation?
3. Your favorite self-care ritual that keeps you grounded?
4. The best career advice you ever received?
5. What’s one thing every woman should do to prepare for menopause?

Gaurri A
Kadam
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life coach and spiritual Healer
Gaurri A Kadam
2/19/25
Gaurri A Kadam is a dedicated guide in the realms of spirituality, healing, and personal growth. As the founder of Soul Synergy, she creates transformative experiences through workshops, retreats, and meditative practices. With deep expertise in the Akashic Records, Reiki, and ancestral healing, Gaurri helps seekers reconnect with their inner wisdom, fostering self-love and forgiveness.
Her work blends ancient spiritual teachings with practical insights, empowering individuals to embrace the present moment and heal at a soul level. Whether leading a corporate session on gratitude, a 7-day Chakra Balancing & Reiki Activation workshop, a two-day self-love retreat, or a Limiting Beliefs Workshop, Gaurri provides a safe space for inner transformation. Through journaling, energy clearing, and guided meditations, she helps participants release subconscious blocks and step into their fullest potential.
Passionate about continuous growth, she also thrives in R&D problem-solving, seeking challenges that align with her skills and curiosity. With a supportive and encouraging team, she remains committed to innovation and expansion—both professionally and spiritually.
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Boundaries, Burnout

Hope
Zvara
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CEO, Founder Mother Trucker Yoga, Wellness Consultant, Industry Wellness Expert in Transportation
Mother Trucker Yoga
In the press: https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/mty-press/
PBS Episode on STARTUP Season 9 - https://www.pbs.org/video/mother-trucker-yoga-hartford-wi-ivcibi/
1/29/25
Hope Zvara is a movement and lifestyle expert, speaker, and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga. Hope has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo News, and is a regular guest on SiriusXM radio. After nearly 20 years in business, Hope has zeroed in on the simplistic steps to communication, building authority in your industry, and growing your business for the long haul.
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How to find clarity in yourself, your mission and your message so your ideal audience knows you are the right person for them. Staying true to you and your unique gifts to create impact, influence and income in your business in 2025.

Leah
Solmaz
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Founder & Digital Marketing Manager
Solmaz Marketing Ltd
11/27/24
Leah is a versatile digital marketing manager and content creator with a rich background in acting, filmmaking, writing, art, business, and marketing.
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The importance of community and localised digital marketing as well as mental health tips.

Darren
Saul
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Recruiter, Podcaster and Podcast Coach
Suspended Animation
11/6/24
Darren Saul is a Serial Podcaster, Strategist, Trainer, Coach, Keynote Speaker and Student of Human Attention.
He started heavily utilising the Power of Podcasting to build his photography business and was so amazed with the results he never looked back!
He is now a Podcast Junkie who consults with organisations to help them get serious business results integrating Podcasting into their marketing strategy.
A PODCAST IS NOT JUST A “NICE TO HAVE” ANYMORE - IT IS A "MUST HAVE"!
Darren loves people and loves to share the insights, stories and knowledge he has gained over the years.
He is very passionate about helping others develop, get results and feel fulfilled as marketers and entrepreneurs!
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Happy to chat about anything at all

Suzanne
Burns
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Owner of Burning Brightly teaching qi gong and meditation
Burning Brightly
10/30/24
SUZI BURNS
Owner, Burning Brightly
Qi Gong & Meditation
500hour+ certified qi gong teacher
500hour+ registered meditation teacher
Suzi is a Certified Advanced Holden Qi Gong teacher. She is also a registered meditation teacher with the British School of Meditation, and a graduate of davidji’s meditation teacher training academy.
Suzi is passionate about sharing her lived and academic experience to help others. Suzi worked in the financial services industry before re-training in public health where she devised behaviour change campaigns. Now she brings together a wealth of experience to her qi gong and meditation classes to keep these ancient practices highly relevant for modern life.
Qi gong turns stress into vitality through slow, flowing, mindful movement. Qi gong is wonderful to reduce stress, improve sleep, balance hormones, stabilise weight and boost immune function. Suzi offers a range of classes in group and 1-1 formats, for workplace wellness initiatives and addressing specific concerns, such as menopause.
Qi gong and meditation have improved Suzi’s life and health, and she truly enjoys sharing these benefits with others.
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Qi Gong, what it is, the benefits, stress, hormones, menopause

Aura
Moldovan
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Quantum Healing Hypnotherapist
Aura Youniverse
Can't wait!
10/2/24
Helping people around the world to reclaim their sovereignty is my biggest joy. Born with an active extrasensory perception, since childhood I've been aware of our multidimensional aspect and practiced energy work in various ways throughout my life. My NDE from March 2008 provided an even deeper understanding of our essence and life itself. It amplified my passion for psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, hypnotherapy, Dolores Cannon's work and drove me to practice quantum healing and energy alchemy.
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Liberation through Integrity and personal truth. All of the topics mentioned above "stress, anxiety, burnout, boundaries, bullying in the workplace, mindfulness in business" - and mindfulness in our everyday life are interconnected and highly important to manage in order to liberate ourselves and step into our authentic essence.

Mario
Bekes
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Managing Director
Insight Intelligence Group
9/18/24
✳️ I'm the Hero you never knew you needed
✳️ I'm Guinness World Records Holder 2023
✳️ I'm Ambassador and Activist for Humanity
✳️ In WAR, I spent 1800 consecutive combat days fighting for democracy and freedom.
✳️ I'm an experienced Military Intelligence and Diplomatic Security Intelligence Operative.
✳️ I am the successful business owner of two private investigative risk management companies in Sydney, Australia.
✳️ I'm Bestseller Author & Academic
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I would love to talk about investigations , fraud, industrial espionage "hacking human brain" - social engineering , how to deal with fear and why is purpose most important element for success.

Sharon
Roper-Smith
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Laughter yoga Instructor/ Pharmacy Technician
Blissful Energy Revive
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9/10/24
Meet Sharon who has worked in pharmacy for 14 years. She discovered laughter yoga a year and a half ago and has found how this has benefited her and people around her.
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How the effects of laughter can have a positive impact on people and the many benefits of it.

Amanda
Marek
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Energy healer
Heart in Harmony Healing
9/4/24
Amanda is a Reiki Master Teacher, light language channel, student herbalist, and cardiac nurse. She uses energy healing to help nurses recover from burnout, and guides others to activate their own light language.
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My experience with stress, anxiety, and burnout related to my nursing job. How I used boundaries, my beliefs about rest, and energy healing to overcome this.

Pamela
McGroarty
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Part time care worker/Business owner
Serenity and Calm
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8/27/24
Pamela has worked as a care worker for 32 years. Through a period of poor mental health she went on a growth journey which led her to start her own small holistic business. She is passionate in helping others to offer hope and give our the message that change is possible.
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Anxiety and depression my growth journey and showing change is possible

Daniel
Tolson
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Business Coach
Tolson Institute
8/19/24
Former Australian Champion Athlete, and regarded as Asia’s #1 business coach with more than 10,000 case studies on business leaders, co-led a team of 17,500 cabin crew at Emirates Airlines, and has had more than 25,000 leaders apply his ideas to make an impact.
Within 90 seconds, using new breakthrough technologies, Daniel can show you how to become a better leader!
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https://danieltolson.com/guest-speaker/
Daniel’s topics focus on new innovative Ai to become a better leader, including:
1. Reduce stress, make better decisions and become more attractive to the world.
2. Put an end to procrastination! Develop your emotional intelligence to become the best version of yourself.
3. Setting goals! The stuff dreams are made of! Join the top 3% of leaders who have clear set goals and earn 10X more than the other 97%
4. Building a winning team! Reduce the risk of a bad hire by 93% and increase retention by 82%.
5. Master the 5 Pillars of Emotional Intelligence so you can outlast your competitors and build a business that runs even when you are no longer there.

Yosi
Amram
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Clinical psychologist, executive coach, and pioneering researcher of spiritual intelligence
Yosi Amram
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8/14/24
Yosi Amram, PhD, is a distinguished psychologist, an executive coach
catering to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders, and a
pioneer researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence. Holding an MBA
from Harvard University and a PhD from Sofia University in Clinical
Transpersonal Psychology, Dr. Amram is committed to enabling individuals
to unlock their boundless potential through spiritual intelligence, which is a
profound connection to the core of one’s existence – their spirit, where
inspiration and their deepest interconnectedness reside – that enriches
their overall functioning, improves their effectiveness, and enhances their
wellbeing.
In his role as a leadership coach, Dr. Amram has worked with more
than one hundred CEOs, serving as a trusted advisor and mentor for these
leaders who work for a broad spectrum of businesses, from fledgling
startups to large corporations. Additionally, Dr. Amram serves as a
psychologist, working with individuals, couples, and groups. His
proficiencies encompass executive counseling, couples therapy, addressing
mental health concerns, and facilitating spiritual growth. He possesses
considerable experience in dealing with matters related to gender, sexuality,
grief, aging, and end-of-life issues.
In his research into spiritual intelligence, Dr. Amram pioneered the
creation of the first academically recognized spiritual intelligence theory
along with an associated model for Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. His
research has garnered over a thousand citations to date.
Dr. Amram is the author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to
Inspire by Being Inspired, which offers a compelling roadmap that equips
leaders with the means to connect with the true source of their authentic
power and presence deep within themselves.
Prior to psychology and executive coaching, during a 13-year period,
Dr. Amram founded and served as the CEO for Individual Inc. and Valicert,
two highly successful tech companies that he led through successful IPOs.
Previously, right after high school, Dr. Amram was drafted and
served in the Israeli Air Force for three years, quickly moving up the ranks
and holding the fastest promotion record in the history of his regiment.
However, his experience in the military sparked his desire for a more
compassionate and human approach to leadership, marking the beginning
of his interest in this area.
In addition to his PhD from Sofia University in Clinical Transpersonal
Psychology, and an MBA from Harvard University, Dr. Amram received an
MS in electrical engineering and computer science as well as his BS from
M.I.T. He is the founder of several non-profits, including
trueMASCULINITY.org and Engendering-Love.org.
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In an interview with the Mindful Leadership Podcast, Dr. Amram could address:
What spiritual intelligence is in greater detail, and how it differs and complements emotional intelligence.
How spiritual intelligence can enhance mindfulness, leadership, and overall well-being.
Practical strategies for developing spiritual intelligence, such as techniques for inner reflection and breath awareness.
His personal journey and how it has informed his work in helping individuals and leaders reconnect with their hearts and souls.
Dr. Amram's profound insights on spiritual intelligence can resonate deeply with your audience, providing them with tools to live more mindful, inspired, and fulfilling lives. I would welcome the opportunity to connect you with him.

Michelle
Matthews
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Naturopath & Head of Education and Training ( for an Australian Supplement company)
None
8/13/24
Michelle Matthews is an experienced clinical Naturopath who's career started over 20 years ago in Australia and then progressed to Kenya and Scotland, running a number of clinics in Edinburgh. Michelle had a wide variety of patients who presented with various health conditions and health issues over the span of her clinical career. Commonly, exhaustion, fatigue and stress was prevalent in many of her patients, from the young to the elderly.
Michelle now resides back in her home country of Australia teaching, presenting, writing and researching as Head of Education and Training for a leading Australian vitamin brand.
Michelle passionately continues to educate and advise using her expertise and knowledge about health, wellbeing and complementary healthcare to help others achieve a balanced, fulfilling and healthy life. In addition, she features regularly on Australian radio and podcasts as a health expert and clinical practitioner sharing her wealth of complementary healthcare knowledge and experience.
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Adrenal burnout - does that means and how to address this naturally?

Maria
Montejo
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Manager, Indigenous Education and Cultural Facility
Dodem Kanonhsa'
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7/23/24
Maria Montejo (Deer clan) is a recognized member of the 'Jakaltec/Popti’ (Mayan) community of Indigenous people who reside in the Xajla’ territory of Iximulew (Guatemala). In addition to her formal schooling, Maria has been mentored from a young age by various Elders, Medicine people and Traditional Teachers on Turtle Island and from Central and South America. Maria has had the privilege of being exposed and participating in various ceremonies and traditional cultural practices that have fueled her passion to develop programming that will bridge the Western Newtonian/allopathic model of wellness and an Indigenous/multidimensional approach. Maria is a traditional knowledge holder and carries the deer dance, corn and creation stories for her community. She is also a recognized member of the Council of Indigenous Ancestral Wisdom Keepers of the Four Directions of the World (Inti Muju).
Maria has over a decade of experience working in community development in priority neighborhoods and with Newcomer and refugee families. Maria has also worked for many years as a mental health and addictions treatment worker and provides education and consulting to various organizations and institutions. Maria also facilitated the REAL School Youth Leadership and Native Wilderness Survival Skills Development program in various Indigenous communities for over a decade. She is currently the manager of Dodem Kanonhsa’ Indigenous Education and Cultural Facility in Toronto.
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Wholistic Healing and Integration

Caytie
Maurer
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Movement and Mindset Coach
Suncharged Warrior
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7/9/24
After surviving a near-death experience in a mass shooting, Caytie began to re-examine her outlook on life, healing, self-love, and spirituality. On her healing journey, she discovered the positive impact that intentional movement and prioritizing sunlight could have on her mindset and inner empowerment. Over time, she worked on releasing her limiting beliefs about herself, such as insecurities around her body, low self-esteem in her relationships, her entrepreneurial goals, and a lack mindset. Through this inner work and building awareness, she realized her passion for helping others heal themselves—body, mind, and spirit—and has been developing herself as a movement and mindset coach to share her message.
Caytie desires to help others combine movement, grounding, a healthy circadian lifestyle, and a daily self-love practice to raise vibrations and achieve vitality. She believes in tuning into our hearts to embody love and consciously choosing who we want to be daily, rather than merely existing as who we've always been so that we can live purposefully and find our inner joy and peace.
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The stress of not living our purpose and what happens when we step into authenticity instead. I believe a big source of our stress and anxiety (and maybe burnout) comes from all the time and energy we lose when we don't follow our dreams and have a mindset that believes we aren't capable of even achieving them. But through mindfulness and deep self-love, we can begin to release disempowering beliefs, start embodying who we really are, and find ways to pursue our purpose with passion and conviction. And the old fears and anxieties melt away!

Sara
Rocha
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Mum/Account Manager/Founder/Sustainability Advisor
Revivre
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6/18/24
Founder Sara, was born in Western Australia and spent her childhood by the ocean and now lives on the Edinburgh, Scotland where she chose to settle and raise her family. With a life spent by the water, she was inspired to create her debut collection ‘Oceanique’ which has been designed to make a positive difference to our oceans.
Sara is a sustainability enthusiast and has over 15 years of experience in the travel sector where her interest in eco travel began. She studied International Studies at The Open University in Scotland with a focus on Sustainability & Globalisation to deepen her knowledge and skill set around these issues. Pulling on her knowledge and lifelong love of the ocean, she founded Revivre, a conscious brand for like-minded women.
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Conscious business.
Women in Leadership.
Mother’s in the working world.
Burnout.
Self-care.
Mindful business.
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