The Science of Leadership, Joy, and the Well-Being Index with Coach Meg Margaret Moore

What happens when science, leadership, and joy converge?

This week, I’m joined by Coach Meg Margaret Moore—co-founder of Wellcoaches, the Institute of Coaching, and the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching—for a profound and forward-looking conversation about the future of well-being, the evolution of coaching, and the art of living a life of purpose.

From her early career as a biotech executive across four countries to becoming one of the architects of modern coaching, Coach Meg shares how decades of work in neuroscience, psychology, and leadership have shaped her latest projects: the Well-Being Index and her new book, The Science of Leadership.

Together, we explore the nine parts of the mind, the relationship between stability and disruption, and what it means to make well-being—not productivity—the measure of success. With candor and clarity, Coach Meg invites us to see joy as both a practice and a responsibility: the thunder that moves us toward wholeness.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why our true purpose in life is to promote the well-being of ourselves and others
• How The Science of Leadership and The Well-Being Index are redefining evidence-based coaching
• What the “multiplicity of mind” reveals about personality, purpose, and integration
• How AI and technology can support human flourishing—when guided by compassion
• Why “joy is thunder” and what it means to stabilize during times of rapid change
• How measurement, meaning, and mindfulness come together in modern leadership

If you’ve ever wondered how science and soul meet inside the practice of coaching—or how joy can be both data-driven and deeply human—this episode offers a luminous window into the next era of well-being.

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A gentle note: I’m a doctor, but not your doctor. This podcast is for education and connection only and isn’t medical advice. Please consult your own clinician about your specific situation.

More from Coach Meg Margaret Moore:

Website: https://www.wellcoaches.com
The Well-Being Index: https://www.wellcoachesnetwork.com
Institute of Coaching: https://www.instituteofcoaching.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachmeg/

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Full transcript and more: https://www.solvingforjoy.com

Physician Coaches:

Learn, connect, and recharge at the Physician Coaching Summit, November 6-8 at Civana Wellness Resort & Spa in Carefree, AZ.
https://www.thephysiciancoachingsummit.com

Next week on Solving for Joy: Dr. Sheri Rosenthal, a former podiatrist turned retreat strategist, joins me to share how she helps heart-centered entrepreneurs design transformational retreats that are both impactful and sustainable.

Music by Denys Kyshchuk (AudioCoffee): https://www.audiocoffee.net