Pankaj Singh is a leadership strategist and founder of Singh Leadership, where he helps high-achieving professionals transform burnout into clarity and purpose using neuroscience-informed frameworks like the Purpose Factor

If Leading Human is where emotional intelligence meets organizational impact, then Pankaj Singh is your kind of guest. A former C-suite leader who began his journey training under a lama, Pankaj now empowers leaders to transform reactive pressures into purpose-driven presence.

In this episode of 'Leading Human', Chad welcomes Pankaj Singh, a leadership strategist and founder of Singh Leadership, to discuss turning stress into strategic clarity, the role of purpose in leadership, and how mindfulness can unlock better decision-making. Pankaj shares his journey from a stressful professional experience to developing neuroscience-informed frameworks like the Purpose Factor and the Inner Compass Journey. The conversation covers how leaders can reframe chronic stress, the importance of being present, and specific practices such as micro journaling and mindfulness exercises. Pankaj also discusses the PROGRESS and PIVOT frameworks, and the significant impacts of aligning personal purpose with organizational goals on productivity and employee retention.

01:09 Pankaj Singh's Stressful Turning Point

02:49 Understanding Chronic Stress and the Brain

04:50 Mindful Micro Practices

08:07 The Purpose Factor Framework

10:12 Micro Journaling and Reflection

15:01 The PIVOT Framework for Mindfulness

17:37 Impact of Mindfulness on Productivity

20:36 Understanding Your Audience

21:07 Organizing Your Life: Emotional and Relational Aspects

21:26 The Importance of Relationships

22:32 Aligning with Your Purpose

23:01 The Role of Fulfillment in Coaching

23:11 The 14-Week Journey

23:34 Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation

25:21 Balancing Technology and Humanity

26:58 Augmented Intelligence and AI Tools

27:15 Conscious Data Framework

29:43 Micro-Journaling and Presence

33:23 Final Thoughts and Resources

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In this episode of 'Leading Human,' host Chad Prevost sits down with Dr. Eva Selhub, a Harvard-trained physician and bestselling author, to explore the intersection of cutting-edge neuroscience and ancient wisdom.

Dr. Selhub shares her journey from conventional medicine to studying resilience and the mind-body connection after a life-changing experience. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, stress management, and creating healthy habits for leaders. Dr. Selhub outlines six pillars of resilience and provides practical tips on how to translate scientific understanding into everyday practices that enhance performance and well-being.

The conversation also delves into the significance of intuition in leadership and how to balance it with data-driven decision-making. Dr. Selhub emphasizes the necessity of self-awareness, compassion, and how to recognize and manage fear-driven behaviors. Listeners will gain valuable insights on how to lead with empathy, adapt to stress effectively, and create a thriving work culture.

01:23 A Life-Changing Experience

02:06 Exploring Mind-Body Medicine

03:40 Transition to Leadership and Coaching

04:47 Understanding Emotional Intelligence

12:18 The Science of Stress and Resilience

16:55 Practical Habits for Leaders

17:58 Understanding Stress and the Brain

18:32 Managing Stress with Self-Compassion and Mindfulness

18:44 Activating the Vagal System

19:19 The Role of Neuroplasticity in Stress Management

19:40 Practical Techniques for Stress Reduction

22:04 The Importance of Intuition in Leadership

23:01 Balancing Intuition with Data

24:26 Recognizing Fear-Driven Behavior

24:46 The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership

27:32 Rapid Fire Wrap-Up

33:38 Morning Luxuriating and Final Thoughts

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More about Dr. Selhub's course here.

In this episode of Leading Human, host Chad interviews Radhika Dutt, author of 'Radical Product Thinking' and the forthcoming book 'Escaping the Performance Trap.' Dutt challenges the conventional wisdom of goal-setting in performance management, arguing that tools like OKRs and KPIs often backfire.

Instead, she introduces an alternative framework focused on detailed vision statements, puzzle setting, and puzzle solving, which encourages continuous learning and adaptation. The conversation explores the history of goal-setting, its limitations in complex environments, and practical steps for implementing Dutt's approach.

Author of Radical Product Thinking, a speaker and entrepreneur, Radhika Dutt has participated in 5 acquisitions, 2 of which were companies she founded. She's an advisor on Product Thinking to the Monetary Authority of Singapore. She's also an MIT grad with SB and M.Eng in EECS, and speaks nine languages.

01:12 Challenging Traditional Management

03:38 The History and Problems with Goal Setting

07:25 Alternative Approaches to Alignment

14:56 Implementing Puzzle Setting and Solving

20:30 Overcoming Resistance to Change

26:23 Lightning Round and Conclusion