Welcome to ”Leading with Presence,” a podcast dedicated to guiding professionals and leaders through the art and science of presence in leadership and life. Hosted by Stephen Clements, formerly known as The Curious Coach, this show embarks on a new journey, expanding its horizons while continuing to explore deep questions and insights into personal and professional development. Every two weeks, ”Leading with Presence” offers two distinct episodes designed to enrich your leadership journey: Mindful Moments: A guided meditation or mindfulness exercise to ground you in the present, fostering tranquility, focus, and awareness in your daily life. Insights and Strategies: A companion episode that delves into themes from the latest edition of the ”Leading with Presence” LinkedIn newsletter. Here, Stephen unpacks practical strategies, cutting-edge research, and personal reflections to enhance your self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and, ultimately, your presence as a leader. Whether you’re a seasoned leader seeking to refine your approach or a professional striving for greater balance and fulfillment, ”Leading with Presence” invites you on a transformative journey. Discover the power of presence, learn to navigate life’s complexities with grace, and lead with authenticity and impact. ”Leading with Presence” has evolved from the beloved ”The Curious Coach” podcast, carrying forward its spirit of curiosity into new realms of exploration and growth. Join us as we continue to question, learn, and grow together. Subscribe and tune in to cultivate a leadership presence that changes not just how you lead, but how you live.
Episodes
Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
6 min
This short (7-minute) guided meditation is designed to support you in using focused attention to pause and connect with the present moment through your somatic experience.
Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
10 min
The Curious Coach is back with renewed focus and direction. Going forward, we're changing the name to look at how coaching can support leaders who want to become more present within themselves and with those they engage. In this episode, Stephen outlines what to expect going forward.
Feb 15, 2023
Feb 15, 2023
5 min
What would happen if we were in control of constructing our reality? And that we discovered we had more than five senses? Well, guess what.... that's what this week's reflective episode is all about!
Welcome to my world... and it's going to be different to your world!
Jan 18, 2023
Jan 18, 2023
6 min
This week’s self-reflective episode starts with a small question: “Is the digital world making us less human?” and goes from there!
I hope this episode leads to useful self-reflection on what being human might mean to you and how you might demonstrate more of your own humanity in this increasingly digital world!
Find out more at https://stephenclements.ie
Jan 11, 2023
Jan 11, 2023
6 min
I'm back! As I'll explain in this episode, I've been on my own transition over the last year and now I'm back, recharged, re-energised and ready to go! And as you start a new year, what might you be looking to bring into or let go of within your own life?
Visit Stephen's homepage at https://stephenclements.ie for more
Aug 23, 2021
Aug 23, 2021
3 min
This week I revisit strengths - something that was first discussed in Episode 11. This time I'm reflecting on what happens when you overplay a strength and it actually starts to work against you!
Full details and show notes can be found at https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-121/
Aug 16, 2021
Aug 16, 2021
3 min
Emotional Self-awareness is all about becoming aware of your own emotions and feelings, and becoming aware of the events and triggers associated with them. However, what happens when you reflect on the underlying needs that may, or may not, be met - is this what the emotion or feeling is trying to tell you?
Aug 9, 2021
Aug 9, 2021
3 min
We all have dreams and aspirations. However, are they dreams that you're doing something about or simply day dreams? And is it fear that might be holding you back? Fear of failure or even fear of success? Or fear or something else altogether!
More info and full details at https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-119/
Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
4 min
What’s the connection between courage and emotional awareness and how does this link to self-worth and who you are? I started to muse this over and that’s how I arrived at this week’s podcast!
Full details and more: https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-118/
Jun 21, 2021
Jun 21, 2021
3 min
When you're being curious, are you really being curious and open to unlearning, or are you confirming what you already know through your confirmation bias?
Full details: https://stephenclements.ie/podcast-117/