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The Conscious Leadership Revolution

The Conscious Leadership Revolution

By: Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen
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Summary
 Join high-performance leadership coaches Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen, Head of Real Estate at Nokia, as they explore groundbreaking Leadership 3.0 mindset strategies with top experts and innovative leaders from around the world. This podcast is designed to help purpose-driven, legacy-minded leaders unlock and unleash their highest potential—so they can make their greatest impact and help reshape the collective consciousness in leadership.Susan Hobson and Tracey Allen Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • S4E30: How to Find a Mentor Who Actually Helps You Succeed | Eric Koester

    S4E30: How to Find a Mentor Who Actually Helps You Succeed | Eric Koester
    Nov 10 2026
    Want to know how to find a mentor who can actually help you succeed, accelerate your career growth, and open doors to new opportunities? The secret to successful mentorship might not be what you think.In this episode of the Conscious Leadership Revolution Podcast, host Susan Hobson sits down with Eric Koester, Georgetown University professor, entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author of Super Mentors, to explore why traditional mentorship often falls short—and how to build powerful professional relationships that create real opportunities for career success, leadership development, and personal growth.Here's the surprising truth: You don't need more advice. You need relationships that open doors.While most professionals recognize the importance of mentorship, far fewer experience meaningful mentoring relationships. Eric challenges the traditional mentor-mentee dynamic and introduces a more effective approach built on collaboration, shared experiences, and intentional relationship-building.Through compelling personal stories, research, and practical strategies, Susan and Eric explore how conscious leaders, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals can rethink mentorship, expand their professional networks, and unlock opportunities they never imagined possible.How to find the right mentor and unlock career-changing opportunities.Why traditional mentorship fails and what actually drives success.Why collaboration beats advice for accelerating career growth.How to build powerful professional relationships through meaningful connections.The four keys to effective mentorship that create trust and opportunity.The power of reverse mentorship in driving leadership and innovation.How to break workplace silos and expand your professional network.The Super Mentors framework: Aim Higher, Ask Smaller, and Do It Again.Whether you're an emerging leader looking for career guidance, an executive seeking to develop future leaders, or an entrepreneur wanting to expand your network, this conversation will change how you think about mentorship and professional success.Because conscious leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating meaningful relationships that help everyone grow.🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultationAbout Eric Koester Eric Koester is a Georgetown University professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, entrepreneur, investor, and the bestselling author of Super Mentors. Named the 2020 National Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year, Eric has worked with thousands of students and professionals to explore how meaningful relationships, mentorship, and small, intentional actions create extraordinary opportunities. His Super Mentors framework teaches people how to build transformational relationships through a simple approach: Aim Higher, Ask Smaller, and Do It Again.Want a signed copy of Super Mentors? Eric Koester is offering listeners a free signed copy! Simply reach out to him, mention that you heard him on the Conscious Leadership Revolution Podcast, and he'll send you a copy—no strings attached!Find Eric Koester LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickoester/X: https://x.com/erickoesterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickoester/Website: https://erickoester.com/Find Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Conscious Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobsonMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicanaLicense code: GNM1DDFOSCISSWRBMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/back-to-movesLicense code: PXJHIC8CT4KT64TXIn This Episode, You'll Discover:
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    41 mins
  • S4E29: Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns (And How to Break Them) | Dr. Mark Pirtle

    S4E29: Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns (And How to Break Them) | Dr. Mark Pirtle
    Nov 3 2026
    Why do you keep repeating the same patterns, even when you know better? The answer may lie in how your brain, nervous system, and deeply ingrained behavioral patterns respond to stress.In this episode of the Conscious Leadership Revolution Podcast, host Susan Hobson sits down with Dr. Mark Pirtle, Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Living Systems Theorist, and the founder of SkillfullyAware, and author of Built This Way: Why Painful Patterns Repeat and How to Change Them, to explore the science behind unconscious patterns, why lasting behavior change is so difficult, and how to break free from the automatic reactions holding you back.Whether you're a high-performing leader navigating pressure, struggling with emotional reactivity, or simply wondering why you keep falling into the same habits despite your best intentions, this conversation offers a powerful new perspective on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and conscious leadership.What You'll Discover in This Episode:Why painful patterns repeat: Understand how deeply ingrained behaviors, emotional experiences, and stress responses shape the way you think, feel, and act.The science of behavior change: Explore why knowing better doesn't always translate into doing better, especially under pressure.How systems thinking explains human behavior: Discover how your mind, body, emotions, and personal narratives interact to create recurring patterns.Breaking unconscious leadership patterns: Learn why impatience, emotional reactivity, and a lack of compassion can emerge when leaders experience stress.Practical emotional regulation techniques: Discover how priming and intentional self-talk can help you prepare for challenging situations and respond more consciously.The power of shadow work: Learn how recognizing your triggers and questioning your reactions can support deeper self-awareness and personal growth.What conscious leadership really means: Explore why becoming a better leader starts with a lifelong commitment to your own development.SPECIAL FEATURE: At 24:45, Dr. Mark Pirtle guides Susan and listeners through a practical attunement meditation exercise designed to help you become more present, grounded, and aware.🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultationAbout Dr. Mark Pirtle:Dr. Mark Pirtle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Living Systems Theorist, and the founder of SkillfullyAware. He helps people understand why painful patterns repeat and how to change them, so they can live with more awareness, steadiness, compassion, and purpose. His new book, Built This Way: Why Painful Patterns Repeat and How to Change Them, comes out October 22, 2026. It is written for people who say, "I know better, but I still do it." Mark created the curriculum for the first pain program at Sierra Tucson, and he still works every week with clients in residential treatment. He co-wrote and produced the PBS documentary Is Your Story Making You Sick?, and he created the SAAQ, a self-assessment leaders and EO forums use to see how they react under pressure. His north star: make better humans so we can make a better world.Find Dr. Mark Pirtle:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drmarkpirtlemeditationfors1299Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkpirtle/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markfarrispirtle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMarkPirtle/Website: drmarkpirtle.comFind Susan Hobson, Founder & CEO of Elite High Performance, Top Conscious Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links: https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/ https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobsonMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicanaLicense code: GNM1DDFOSCISSWRBMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/back-to-movesLicense code: PXJHIC8CT4KT64TX
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    45 mins
  • S4E28: How to Stay Calm and Lead Through AI Disruption | Sanja Ralevic

    S4E28: How to Stay Calm and Lead Through AI Disruption | Sanja Ralevic
    Oct 27 2026

    How do you stay calm, think clearly, and lead effectively when AI disruption is creating unprecedented uncertainty?

    Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, lead, and make decisions. But as the pace of change accelerates, so do fear, anxiety, and overwhelm—making it harder for leaders to access the clarity, creativity, and resilience they need most.

    In this episode of The Conscious Leadership Revolution, host Susan Hobson welcomes back Sanja Ralevic for a powerful conversation about navigating AI disruption through conscious leadership, emotional regulation, and nervous system awareness.

    Together, they explore why fear can limit our ability to think critically, how uncertainty influences leadership decisions, and why learning to shift from fear to curiosity is essential for turning disruption into opportunity.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • How AI disruption and uncertainty affect the brain, nervous system, and leadership performance.

    • Why fear and overwhelm can interfere with cognitive clarity, creativity, and decision-making.

    • How individual and group flow states can strengthen resilience and collective intelligence.

    • Why conscious leaders must become more intentional about the information they consume.

    • How to shift from reactive leadership to curiosity, self-awareness, and personal agency.

    • Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and lead with greater clarity during uncertain times.

    🧠 BONUS: Guided Heart-Focused Breathing Exercise

    At 20:01, Sanja guides listeners through a simple heart-focused breathing practice designed to help shift from stress and overwhelm toward greater calm, presence, and emotional regulation.

    This accessible technique can be practiced throughout the day—even during high-pressure leadership situations—to help you reconnect with your breath, regulate your emotional state, and respond more intentionally.

    Because the future of leadership isn't about eliminating uncertainty. It's about developing the internal capacity to navigate it without allowing fear to take the lead.

    As Susan and Sanja remind us, AI disruption doesn't have to be something we fear. With the right mindset, it can become an opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead differently.

    🌐 Elevate your leadership with a FREE consultation:

    https://elitehighperformance.mykajabi.com/book-a-free-consultation

    About Sanja

    Sanja is the founder of HeartVista Performance, a Resident Mentor at Foresight Clean-tech Accelerator, a Conscious Leadership Coach at Elite High Performance and runs multiple resilience coaching programs for entrepreneurs and executives. As a trained biofeedback practitioner, Sanja combines technology and evidence-based practices, offering practical and actionable tools for achieving maximized performance.


    Find Sanja

    https://www.heartvistaperformance.com/

    www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaralevic77

    Leadership Coach & Author, at the following links:

    https://www.elitehighperformance.com/leadership-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/

    https://www.instagram.com/susanlhobson/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@susanlhobson


    Music from #Uppbeat

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    Music from #Uppbeat

    https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/back-to-moves

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    31 mins
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