Episode 29: Leadership and the Space

In this episode, we delve into the crucial but often overlooked skill of directing attention inward for personal and professional development. We discuss the dangers of being solely externally focused and the benefits of internal focus, including dealing with past traumas and enhancing leadership abilities. Bill shares a personal story about his journey through grief, addiction recovery, and rediscovery of self through meditation, therapy, and the practice of Internal Family Systems (IFS). The conversation covers various methods for achieving internal awareness and space, such as meditation, IFS, and the teachings of Byron Katie and Viktor Frankl, emphasizing the importance of self-inquiry and the power of choice in responding to life's challenges. The episode aims to inspire listeners to explore inner work for greater fulfillment and effectiveness in their roles as leaders and individuals.

Show notes:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts

00:57 The Power of Internal Focus and Attention

04:37 Personal Journey: From Loss to Learning

08:50 Discovering the Space Between Stimulus and Response

10:25 Exploring Meditation and Mantra Repetition

18:33 Leadership and the Importance of Inner Work

20:31 Surrendering to Improve Productivity and Effectiveness

22:48 Exploring Emotional Reactions and the Power of Presence

23:19 The Impact of Past Experiences on Present Behavior

24:05 Understanding the Role of Parts in Our Reactions

27:31 The Exercise: Identifying and Understanding Automatic Reactions

38:29 The Journey to Internal Safety and Beyond

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Links and Resources:

• “The Work” by Byron Katie: https://thework.com/

• Learn more about IFS Coaching with Bill Tierney at ⁠⁠⁠www.billtierneycoaching.com⁠⁠⁠

• Learn more about coaching with Martin Kettelhut at ⁠⁠⁠www.listeningisthekey.com⁠⁠⁠

• Learn more about IFS at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.IFS-institute.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠