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 🌍

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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.

In this episode of the Core Impact Podcast, Riccardo Caserini dives deep into the transformative power of mindfulness in the corporate world. 🤝

Drawing from his extensive experience in both mindfulness meditation and corporate environments, Riccardo shares practical insights on how awareness, presence, and intentional practices can enhance workplace efficiency, leadership, and organizational culture.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

👉 Why mindfulness is about awareness, not detachment from reality

👉 How integrating mindfulness practices can boost corporate performance

👉 Practical tips to incorporate mindfulness into your daily work routine

👉 How awareness can lead to more meaningful and efficient interactions

👉 The role of mindfulness in reducing stress, improving focus, and enhancing leadership

👉 How to create a positive work culture through mindful practices

👉 Understanding blind spots in organizations and improving communication

👉 Navigating change and uncertainty with a mindful mindset

This conversation is perfect for leaders, managers, and professionals who want to improve productivity, well-being, and workplace harmony through simple yet powerful mindfulness techniques.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – Bridging Mindfulness and Corporate Culture

04:40 – Understanding Mindfulness: Awareness in Everyday Life

10:00 – Practical Mindfulness: Daily Practices for Awareness

14:29 – About Our (Judgemental) Mind

16:29 – The Role of Mindfulness in Corporate Efficiency

20:00 – The Challenge of Integrating Mindfulness in Business

24:14 – The Impact of Leadership on Mindfulness in Organizations

26:24 – Personal Journeys: The Value of Sabbaticals

30:03 – Creating a Positive Work Culture

32:32 – Mindfulness as a Tool for Performance Improvement

39:30 – Identifying Blind Spots in Organizations

40:58 – Understanding Mindfulness and Relaxation

43:14 – The Importance of Awareness in Communication

44:35 – Engaging in Conversations: The Flow of Dialogue

50:54 – Addressing Employee Turnover: The CEO's Perspective

55:18 – Cultural Differences in Mindfulness Practices

58:44 – Connecting People Through Mindfulness 01:03:07 – Future of Work: Creating a Positive Corporate Culture

01:06:53 – Worry about the Future? Embracing Change: Navigating the Unknown

01:12:55 – Final Thoughts: Practicing Mindfulness in Daily Life

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Riccardo Caserini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardocaserini/

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.

In this episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, we explore how curiosity, mindfulness, and inner leadership can help us flow with today’s fast-changing world of work 🌍

Together with Natalie Rodriguez, we dive into:

🌿 Exploring identity beyond labels

💼 Navigating traditional work cultures

🔄 Embracing change in a volatile world

🧘 The power of breath and mindfulness

💬 Listening to your inner team & authentic emotions

🎶 Dancing through feelings and releasing them

🚀 Taking risks as a path to growth

🌟 Rethinking leadership & cultivating curiosity

This conversation with Natalie is about more than just personal growth — it’s about shaping the future of work through joy, experimentation, and human-centered leadership.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or curious about how to thrive in times of change, this episode will inspire you to lead with clarity, connection, and purpose.

👉 Subscribe to the CORE Impact Podcast for more conversations on mental health, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

00:00 Intro

01:29 Exploring Identity Beyond Labels

09:49 Navigating Traditional Work Cultures

18:00 How Can Natalie Be Connected to Her True-Self?

19:51 Embracing Change in a Volatile World

23:58 The Power of Breath and Mindfulness

44:56 The Inner Team: Listening to Yourself

49:42 Embracing Emotions: The Power of Authenticity

52:30 Dancing Through Feelings: A Journey of Release

01:01:37 Jumping Off the Cliff: Taking Risks for Growth

01:09:19 Rethinking Leadership: A Call for Change

01:20:20 The Gift of Curiosity: Exploring Inner Voices

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Natalie Rodriguez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-rodriguez-864b691b1/

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.

#futureofwork, #innerleadership, #mindfulnessatwork, #curiosity, #inclusiveleadership, #organizationalchange, #emotionalintelligence

What if life could feel EFFORTLESS?

🌿 In this episode, Patrick Thiele shares how to stop self-sabotage and hack your subconscious mind so it finally works with you instead of against you.

You’ll discover:

✨ Why affirmations often fail (and what to do instead)

✨ How to ask the right questions that rewire your thinking instantly

✨ Practical mindset shifts to achieve success with EASE

✨ How to turn inner resistance into your biggest ally

Patrick breaks down powerful tools that help leaders, athletes, and anyone seeking growth to move from struggle to flow. Whether you want more clarity, confidence, or freedom—this conversation shows you the easy path forward.

🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring talks on leadership, mindset, and transformation.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:31 Mindfulness and Preparation for Meetings

04:24 Patrick's Passion

06:55 Patrick's Story with Family

11:30 The Importance of Direction Over Speed

13:11 Flow Hacking

16:19 Life without Judgement. Is that possible?

19:50 The CEO of Your Mind

24:44 How to Deal with our Inner Critic?

28:44 Blind Spots in Leadership Decision Making

33:00 Everything You Need Is Within Yourself, How?

35:04 Navigating Negative Bias

39:22 From Survival To Creation (Story)

44:09 Personalized Coaching Approaches

46:09 What if Life were Easy?!

47:11 Affirmations in a Form of a Question, Why?

50:54 WIN (What is Important Now) - Cultivating Presence in a Distracted World

59:27 Is That Wishful Thinking OR Something Practical That we can DO NOW?

01:01:22 Top 3 Skills for Future Leaders

01:04:16 Future Of Work (Best Possible Scenario)

01:05:34 Call to Action

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Patrick Thiele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-thiele/

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.

#Mindset #PersonalGrowth #SelfSabotage #PatrickThiele #Leadership #Success #Flowhacking

How do we build new systems while still living in the old ones?

In this episode, Jess Blijkers joins Omar Al Mamlouk to explore the inner shifts leaders must make to create meaningful system change. They discuss courageous leadership, emotional resilience, and the power of feedback in unlocking creativity and trust.

From redefining growth and purpose to imagining the future of work, this conversation opens the door to seeing people not as resources, but as complex, creative human beings with endless potential.

Jess Blijkers is the co-founder of enough.consulting, a company that supports the leaders who dare to redefine success and create the organisations our future really needs. After a 15 year career in international solidarity, her current work is facilitation at the intersection of collective action for system change, alternative economic models, and organisational transformation.

Jess is also a singer-songwriter.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jess Blijkers 🍉: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-blijkers/

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

00:00 Intro

00:56 Understanding the Why Behind Our Actions

03:03 Courageous Leadership: A New Paradigm

06:13 System Change VS Inner Change

08:14 What is Courageous Leadership for Jess in practice

13:48 Redefining Growth and Success

18:48 The Importance of Purpose in Organizations

23:10 "Human Resources" is a term that we should NOT use

30:22 Just because it can't be measured, doesn't mean it doesn't matter!

33:44 Be radical! 35:27 The root cause of our problems

38:29 Navigating Emotional Vulnerability in Leadership

42:14 The Role of Creativity in Change

47:15 Navigating Social Media and Authenticity

49:57 Impact vs. Attention: A Balancing Act

55:41 Essential Skills for Future Leaders

58:27 Addressing Unconscious Bias in Leadership

01:05:13 Imagining the Future of Work

01:07:28 Call to Action: Understanding Root Causes 🌍

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, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

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

Are we really rational decision-makers? 🤔

In this conversation with Shayne Vacher-Moffeit, we explore how emotions, cognitive biases, and group identity shape the way we think, work, and connect with others.

From confirmation bias to the power of belonging, from AI’s role in decision-making to the importance of finding purpose at work, this episode dives deep into what drives human behavior — and how understanding it can help us grow in career and life.

Whether you’re curious about psychology, leadership, workplace culture, or the future of work, this discussion will challenge how you see yourself and the decisions you make every day.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Shayne's

Purpose 03:09

Understanding Non-Judgmental Thinking

04:38 From Judgment to Collaboration: A Team Conflict Story

11:03 Practical Applications of Non-Judgmental Thinking

19:16 Exploring Cognitive Biases

26:03 Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

33:34 The Flaws of Being the Main Character

35:05 Understanding Social Identity Theory

35:34 The Dangers of Group Dynamics

36:19 The Impact of Arbitrary Divisions

37:15 The Power of Group Identity

40:42 Harnessing Competition for Growth

44:38 The Role of Common Goals in Collaboration

51:08 A Story on Harnessing Social Identity Theory for Team Success

53:07 Building Community Through Shared Adversity

56:38 How Inner Shifts Changed Shayne’s Life

01:03:06 The Future of Work and AI Challenges

01:06:33 Understanding Organizational Health as an Ecosystem

01:07:39 Complex Adaptive Systems in Business

01:12:52 Top 3-Core Skills for Change Makers

01:15:30 Envisioning a Purpose-Driven Workplace

01:17:09 The Evolution of Purpose in Work

01:22:19 Call to Action for Professionals

*A correction: The Power of Habit is written by Charles Duhigg

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Shayne Vacher-Moffeit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaynevacher/

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.