Episode Summary |
In this episode, Emily Bouchard interviews Bruce Cryer, former executive director of HeartMath Institute, discussing the concept of coherence and its significance in personal and professional life. Bruce shares his journey from Broadway to leading HeartMath, emphasizing the importance of heart coherence in decision-making, especially in stressful situations like financial decisions.
The conversation explores practical techniques for achieving coherence, the role of leadership in fostering a coherent environment, and the impact of family dynamics on coherence. Bruce also highlights the need for empathy and connection in leadership, especially in times of uncertainty.
Chapters |
00:00 Introduction to Coherence and HeartMath
03:24 Bruce Cryer's Journey from Broadway to HeartMath
06:25 Understanding Coherence: The Heart's Role
09:43 Coherence in Financial Decision-Making
12:43 Grounding Techniques for Achieving Coherence
15:23 The Importance of Slowing Down
18:40 Coherence in Leadership and Business
21:36 Emotional Viruses in Organizations
31:49 The Power of Connection with Nature and Animals
33:15 Leadership and Coherence in a Chaotic World
38:22 Empathy vs. Fear in Leadership
39:20 Successful Companies with Heart Coherence
41:11 Family Dynamics in Business
46:25 Navigating Family Conflicts
52:38 Creating Connection in Difficult Conversations
57:39 The Importance of Heart Coherence in Leadership
Guest Bio|
Bruce Cryer has been called a renaissance man because of a four-decade career as a Singer, Actor, Dancer, Publisher, Author, Marketing Executive, CEO, Board member, Consultant, Mentor and Coach for Leaders in diverse fields.
Bruce now brings his expertise and passion for renaissance living and working to a select group of clients each year. His diverse and fascinating background, leading successful companies and performing for large audiences, blends beautifully to create a powerful, culturally-rich, and results-driven approach with all those he chooses to work with. Music, dance, meditation and fun will definitely be involved!
Bruce began as an actor/singer/dancer in New York, where his credits include performing more than 800 performances as The Boy in the world’s longest running musical, The Fantasticks.
A deep passion for social evolution, performance enhancement and personal growth led him to California in the late 70s.
Guest Resources |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucecryer/
Book: From Chaos to Coherence (The Power to Change Performance)
Emily Bouchard's Resources |
https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/
Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.