Many leaders today are surrounded by data, tools, and metrics, yet feel increasingly disconnected from themselves. In this conversation, Dr. Diana Dimitrova and I explore why high performers often suppress intuition, how emotional disconnection shows up in leadership, and the real cost of building companies while losing connection to our inner compass.
We discuss why intuition is not “soft” or irrational, but a form of intelligence we all have—and how it becomes even more valuable as AI accelerates. We talk about the emotional masks leaders wear, why vulnerability enhances credibility, and how to design cultures where people feel safe to speak up, learn, and grow.
We also introduce regenerative leadership: helping organisations replenish people rather than exhaust them. Because in a world where AI can replicate knowledge and efficiency, the leader’s differentiator is humanity, presence, and wisdom—not more data.
What You’ll Learn
- Why intuition strengthens decision-making (not replaces it)
- How high achievers become disconnected from their inner world
- The link between emotional suppression and burnout
- How to build speak-up cultures that learn fast and avoid silent failure
- Practical ways to rebuild intuition as a daily leadership tool
- Why your humanity becomes your competitive advantage in the age of AI
About Dr. Diana Dimitrova
Diana blends strategic consulting experience with deep personal transformation work, helping leaders reconnect to their inner guidance and build regenerative cultures that support both people and performance.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-diana-dimitrova
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About the host:
Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code Program. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
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