What happens when life invites you to start over — in a new country, career, or mindset?

In this insightful episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, we dive into a transformative conversation with Kateryna Lyplyava, a global coach and leadership expert, exploring the intersection of cultural transitions, mindfulness, and the evolving world of work. 🌍

From navigating career shifts and adapting across cultures to embracing the rise of AI and emotional intelligence, this episode unpacks how we can remain deeply human in a rapidly changing environment. Kate shares her experiences living across continents, guiding leaders and CEOs, and finding purpose through self-awareness, empathy, and continuous growth.

💬 Together, we discuss how to:

👉 Push beyond comfort zones and embrace personal evolution 🚀

👉 Stay grounded with mindfulness during transitions 🧘‍♀️

👉 Build meaningful networks and cross-cultural understanding 🤝

👉 Balance mental health and workplace goals 🧠

👉 Integrate emotional intelligence in an AI-driven world 🤖

👉 Reconnect with purpose, passion, and your true direction ❤️

Whether you’re considering a career change, navigating cultural transitions, or seeking balance between technology and humanity, this episode offers actionable insights to help you adapt, thrive, and find the answers within.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Intro 🤝

01:38 Embracing Growth Beyond Comfort Zones 🚀

02:40 Cultural Adaptation and Personal Growth 🌏

07:15 Navigating Cultural Misunderstandings 🌐

11:33 Deciding on Career Transitions 🔄

15:51 Smooth Transitions: Practical Steps 🧭

23:39 The Role of Mindfulness in Career Changes 🧘‍♀️

31:21 Finding Your Ikigai: Passion, Need, and Ability ❤️

36:48 Reconnecting with Lost Dreams ✨

38:23 The Role of Coaches and Therapists 🤝

45:30 Understanding Blind Spots in Leadership 👁️

49:54 The Systemic View of Mental Health at Work 🧩

51:05 Balancing Mental Health and Workplace Goals ⚖️

52:31 The Impact of AI on Workplace Dynamics 🤖

54:14 The Impact of AI on Human Interaction 💬

56:45 Emotional Hygiene and Balance 🧠

1:00:01 Integrating Science and Spirituality 🔬🌙

1:02:16 Finding Answers Within 🔍

🧠 Key Takeaways

👉 Mindfulness strengthens clarity during career changes.

👉 Networks empower both personal and professional growth.

👉 Emotional intelligence is vital in a tech-driven world.

👉 Everyone plays a role in mental well-being.

👉 Balance and self-awareness fuel sustainable success.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Kateryna Lyplyava: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-lyplyava/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk 🌍

Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE.

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right 📈 — hitting goals, checking boxes ✅ — yet something still feels off inside? Maybe it’s perfectionism sneaking in 😣, or the constant pressure to perform without pause.

In this transformative episode of the CORE Impact Podcast 🎙️, I sit down with Brian Gerard Bachand 🌟 to explore the next stage of Leadership Evolution 🧭 — one grounded in simplicity 🌿, presence 🌸, and intuition 🔮.

Brian shares his personal journey from traditional success metrics 📊 to intuitive, heart-centered leadership ❤️. We talk about how breath-work 🌬️ can instantly shift your energy, why joy 😊 is a leadership advantage, and how presence 🪷 — not perfection — defines true impact.

This episode is for you if you’re ready to slow down ⏳, breathe deeply 🫁, and evolve beyond the old model of success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

👉 How breathwork 🌬️ reconnects you to clarity and calm.

👉 Why perfectionism 😵‍💫 blocks creativity and flow.

👉 The shift from external metrics 📊 to internal intuition 🔮.

👉 How joy 😊 and gratitude 🙏 transform leadership energy.

👉 Why simplicity 🌿 and presence 🪷 amplify authentic influence.

👉 Practical ways to embrace cultural sensitivity while focusing on our human oneness 🌏 in leadership.

👉 How to trust your inner guidance 🧘‍♂️ when navigating change.

👉 Why evolution in leadership is about returning to being human ❤️.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction 🌟

01:12 – Breath-work & Leadership Connection 🌬️

05:46 – From Metrics to Intuition 🔮

09:28 – Joy with Profit 😊

15:58 – Simplicity and Presence as a Leadership Power 🌿

18:35 – Gratitude and Emotional Awareness 🙏

23:31 – Cultural Differences & Human Connection 🌏

29:12 – Authentic Presence in Decision-Making 🧘‍♂️

33:23 – About Deeper Human Evolution 🕊️

35:50 – Understanding Intuition: "Real vs. Fake"? ❤️

40:09 – Embracing Evolution for Growth 🌿

42:24 – Proactive Career Changes: Steps to Take 🚀

47:25 – Career Shift: 3 Top Tips

56:19 – Blind Spots in Leadership: Perfectionism and Personalities 🕳️

1:00:46 – Overcoming Perfectionism 💪

1:06:25 – The Human Element in Leadership 🤝

1:07:00 – Preparing Ourselves for the Future of Work 🔮

1:11:59 – Connecting with Oneself: 3 Top Tips 🧘‍♂️

1:16:59 – Final Reflections: Lead with Intuition ✨

💬 What does evolution in leadership mean to you?

Share your reflections in the comments 🗣️ — and remember to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share 🔁 this episode if it inspired you!

Key Takeaways:

🌬️ Breathwork grounds your energy and restores focus.

🌿 Simplicity creates space for authentic leadership.

🔥 Perfectionism drains joy and connection.

💡 Intuition is the next frontier of leadership.

❤️ Presence is the foundation of true influence.

🧘‍♀️ Self-reflection strengthens awareness and empathy.

🌍 Cultural sensitivity builds meaningful connection.

✨ Joy isn’t a luxury — it’s a leadership strategy.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Brian Bachand: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangbachand/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk/

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.

It starts at the CORE.

Do you feel stuck in your mind 🧠, trying to fix everything with affirmations, therapy, and mental work — yet still feel burned out 🔥, stressed 😓, or disconnected?

In this inspiring episode, I had the joy of hosting Bianca Gfrei, a somatic intelligence coach 🌿, as she shares her journey from being a successful tech startup founder and CEO 💻🚀 to collapsing under burnout, and ultimately transforming into a somatic coach helping others reconnect with their bodies and emotions ❤️

We dive deep into somatic intelligence 🫁, emotional mastery 💡, leadership 🏆, and entrepreneurship 💼, exploring how the mind alone cannot heal trauma and why listening to your body is essential for personal and professional growth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

👉 Why high-functioning burnout 🔥 is common among founders who “perform” but feel drained inside 😔.

👉 How emotions like anger 😡, sadness 😢, and guilt 😔 are powerful signals that need to be acknowledged.

👉 The difference between mental understanding 🧠 and somatic transformation 🫀 — why your body must lead the healing process.

👉 How emotional mastery 💡 and body awareness 🌿 can prevent burnout and enhance leadership 🏆 and entrepreneurship 💼.

👉 Practical insights on creating safety 🛡️ in your nervous system and navigating life’s uncertainties 🌊.

👉 The coexistence of AI 🤖 and emotional intelligence ❤️ in therapy, coaching, and personal growth.

Key Takeaways:

🌬️ Breathing deeply signals your body to relax and reduces stress. 💡

Emotions are powerful messengers from your higher self.

🔥 High-functioning burnout is real and often hidden.

🧠 The mind should serve the body, not control it.

❤️ Emotional mastery is crucial for sustainable leadership.

🌿 Somatic intelligence allows you to understand body signals and transform trauma into growth.

🤝 Human connection and co-regulation remain irreplaceable even in a tech-driven world.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction 🩵

01:30 – Why Somatic Intelligence Matters 🧘‍♀️

04:15 – Bianca’s Journey: From CEO to Somatic Coach 💻🚀

11:37 – 3 Body Signals: Understanding Emotions Through Physical Symptoms 🫀

16:17 – Emotions We Often Ignore: Anger 😡, Sadness 😢, Guilt 😔

22:24 – More about Guilt, Fear, and the Resistance to Change 🌊

25:52 – Posting on LinkedIn as an Employee 🆓

27:50 – Trusting Your Emotions in Life & Work ❤️

34:52 – Mind vs. Heart: Self-Discovery and Emotional Mastery 💡

39:23 – 3 Top Blind Spots regarding Somatic Intelligence 🤸‍♀️

44:31 – A Story about Transforming from Survival to Thriving 🌿

50:53 – Balancing Passion and Boundaries ⚖️

56:17 – Recognizing Burnout and High-Functioning States 🔥

59:59 – Is Entrepreneurship for Everyone? 💼

01:04:15 – The Future of Leadership & Emotional Intelligence 🏆

01:04:55 – AI & Emotional Intelligence: Coexisting in Therapy and Coaching 🤖❤️

01:08:44 – Call to ACTION 🎬

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Bianca Gfrei: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancagfrei/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE.