10 - Beyond the Highlight Reel: Why True Influence Starts with Inner Alignment with James Hicks

9 - The Language of Leadership: How Story, Emotion & Science Shape How We’re Heard with Peter Watts

In this compelling episode of The Knowing Conversations, Christene Marie is joined by communication expert and neuroscientist Peter Watts to explore the fascinating intersection of storytelling, psychology, and leadership. With over two decades of experience in business communication, Peter breaks down what makes us listen, what earns trust, and how to lead with language that resonates—not just impresses. Together, they unpack: The neuroscience of communication: how the brain processes story, tone, and emotion Why what we say often matters less than how we say it How body language and nonverbal cues impact leadership credibility The biggest communication mistakes leaders make—and how to fix them What it takes to build trust in a skeptical, information-saturated world This episode is part science, part soul, and full of practical tools for anyone who speaks, leads, teaches, or simply wants to connect more meaningfully in a noisy world.

8 - Reclaiming Self-Trust: Letting Go of False Urgency and Learning to Listen Again with Christene Marie

In this honest and restorative solo episode, Christene Marie tackles something so many of us wrestle with: the loss of self-trust in the face of pressure, past pain, or performance. She unpacks the subtle and not-so-subtle ways urgency, fear, and external validation creep in—and how learning to pause, listen, and respond from truth is a radical act of self-leadership. You’ll hear: What it feels like when you’re no longer grounded in your own inner “yes” The cost of making decisions from urgency, trauma, or outside pressure Why healing begins when we slow down long enough to hear our own voice again The importance of rebuilding integrity with yourself after seasons of burnout or betrayal How to stop outsourcing authority and reclaim your capacity to respond with clarity and calm This is a gentle, powerful invitation to return to your own knowing—not through hustle or performance, but through presence and practice. 🔗 Explore More: Instagram: @christenemarie_ Emotional health tools, retreats, and more: TheKnowingAgency.com

7 - The Voice Within: How to Reclaim Your Inner Authority in a World Full of Noise with Christene Marie

In this contemplative solo episode, Christene Marie reflects on the quiet revolution of reclaiming your own voice—especially when life feels loud, disorienting, or externally defined. She explores what it means to be in a “numbing season,” how to tell when your life is out of alignment, and why reclaiming your inner authority is the antidote to burnout, confusion, and performative identity. This episode speaks to the soul of leaders, parents, creatives, and anyone navigating the tension between calling and capacity. You’ll hear: What it means to “shed the language of others” and speak from your inner knowing How trauma and conditioning interrupt our connection to truth Why even helpful frameworks can become cages when used too rigidly The difference between being busy and being aligned A practice for remembering who you are without performance or perfection Christene offers language and presence for those in transition—those who are done pushing, striving, or pretending—and ready to come home to themselves. 🔗 Join the Journey: Instagram: @christenemarie_ Explore the Knowing Framework, retreats, and community: TheKnowingAgency.com