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  • The Power of Rest & Reflection with Marissa Levin
    2026/05/06
    What happens when a top leadership voice gives herself permission to slow down and recharge in a world that glorifies hustle? In this powerful episode, Dr. Tamsin sits down with Marissa Levin, five-time entrepreneur, bestselling author, and architect of the Joyful Leadership model. Tamsin and Marissa unpack what it really means to lead with both strategy and heart. You’ll hear stories about releasing old identities, finding inner strength, and why creating psychological safety at work is essential for high-impact leadership. Marissa shares the habits, rituals, and mindset shifts that keep her grounded, especially through big life changes like “launching” her grown children and honoring personal growth. If you’re tired of the grind mindset and want to learn how true leaders use self-awareness, compassion, and personal power to inspire others, this episode is for you. Listen and discover the secrets to building healthy habits, redefining success, and making your energy speak before you do. Ready to lead from within? Press play now and start transforming your leadership—and your life—from the inside out. A little more about today’s guest - Marissa Levin is a globally recognized speaker, best-selling author, growth strategist, and change agent, named among the Top 200 Biggest Voices of Leadership. With more than 35 years of experience as a five-time entrepreneur whose companies have generated over $75 million in revenue, she specializes in guiding organizations through transformational growth while preserving human connection and dignity. Marissa is the founder of multiple successful ventures, including Information Experts and Successful Culture International, where she developed her proprietary Culture Development Lifecycle methodology. Today, she leads Marissa International and i5 Conscious Leadership, serves as a fractional Chief Culture Officer, and architects leadership programs that integrate strategy, emotional intelligence, and conscious leadership. Known for blending business rigor with mindfulness and Enneagram wisdom, Marissa empowers leaders to build psychologically safe, high-performing cultures. Her mission is to help people and organizations thrive through intentional, values-driven transformation. Check out Marissa’s book - https://www.BuilttoScale.info Connect with Marissa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissalevin1/ https://www.MarissaInternational.com I'm Dr. Tamsin Astor, and I am neuroscientist who studies habits in teams, relationships and systems. I'm obsessed with one question: which habits are quietly running your life, and which ones could change everything? I work with founders and leadership teams to identify the invisible defaults driving their culture, their communication, and their results and then we redesign them, from the inside out. My approach is B2P: Business to Person. Because no one shows up as just "the CEO." You're a founder, a colleague, a parent, a partner, a human… often all before lunch. When you only change habits in one role and ignore the others, you get burnout, misalignment, and a culture that feels brittle no matter how good your strategy is. My work blends neuroscience, habit design, conscious leadership, and relational intelligence — because your relationships are your leadership. Full stop. Clients usually find me when they're exhausted from putting out the same fires and starting to suspect: this isn't just a strategy problem. It's a human habits problem. I believe how you live and lead ripples outward: into your team, your family, future generations. My core values are freedom and love, and everything I build is grounded in honest communication, smart systems, and deep care for people. Underneath it all? Relationships are my north star. Let’s keep the conversation going. Join my Substack - https://drtamsin.substack.com/ Check out more episodes - https://www.hothabitspodcast.com/
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    38 分
  • How Leaders Unlock Collective Intelligence & the Powerful Synergy of Connection
    2026/04/29
    Unlock the power of authentic leadership and collective intelligence. In this episode of Hot Habits, Dr. Tamsin talks with transformational facilitator Jon Berghoff about what really makes leaders and teams thrive. Instead of focusing on control or being the smartest in the room, discover how curiosity, storytelling, and nature-inspired habits fuel success. Tamsin and Jon break down the science behind connection, the importance of oxytocin over dopamine, and how embracing vulnerability can transform organizational culture. Discover how the spaces between us—not just individual brilliance—create impact that lasts. Why your nervous system sets the tone before you say a word The power of nature in guiding leadership habits How letting go of control unlocks group wisdom and trust Using stories—not just data—for real connection and learning Navigating today’s chaotic world by becoming an “island of sanity” If your world is spinning with AI, polarization, and all-time low trust, this episode’s heart-centered strategies and thought-provoking questions will shake up how you approach leadership, business, and being human. Ready for some energetic, real-talk growth? Hit play! A little more about today’s guest - Jon Berghoff is a pioneer in transformational facilitation and founder of xchange, which trains leaders in the art of conscious convening. He’s designed transformational gatherings for Facebook, BMW, NASA, Google, and Stanford University. Dr. Rick Milter of Johns Hopkins calls him "the LeBron James of group facilitation"—and he's recognized as one of the highest-paid facilitators in the world. Jon's mission is teaching others to unlock the collective intelligence of groups. To date, over 26,000 change agents from 50+ countries have been trained in The xchange Approach. Best ways to connect with Jon - https://www.youtube.com/@jon.berghoff https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonberghoff http://xchangeapproach.com I'm Dr. Tamsin Astor, and I am neuroscientist who studies habits in teams, relationships and systems. I'm obsessed with one question: which habits are quietly running your life, and which ones could change everything? I work with founders and leadership teams to identify the invisible defaults driving their culture, their communication, and their results and then we redesign them, from the inside out. My approach is B2P: Business to Person. Because no one shows up as just "the CEO." You're a founder, a colleague, a parent, a partner, a human… often all before lunch. When you only change habits in one role and ignore the others, you get burnout, misalignment, and a culture that feels brittle no matter how good your strategy is. My work blends neuroscience, habit design, conscious leadership, and relational intelligence — because your relationships are your leadership. Full stop. Clients usually find me when they're exhausted from putting out the same fires and starting to suspect: this isn't just a strategy problem. It's a human habits problem. I believe how you live and lead ripples outward: into your team, your family, future generations. My core values are freedom and love, and everything I build is grounded in honest communication, smart systems, and deep care for people. Underneath it all? Relationships are my north star. Let’s keep the conversation going. Join my Substack - https://drtamsin.substack.com/ Check out more episodes - https://www.hothabitspodcast.com/
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    54 分
  • Inner Work: Conscious Leadership in a Changing World
    2026/04/29
    Ever wondered how daily habits reshape your brain—and your leadership? This engaging episode is packed with “big juicy” conversations about self-responsibility, influence, and reactivity. Dr. Tamsin and Adair Cates share wisdom from their personal journeys, corporate experiences, and life as mothers, partners, and creatives. Get practical insights on self-leadership, vulnerability, and how to show up authentically in work and life. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How Adair blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and breathwork for true transformation. Why journaling and pausing are key habits for conscious leadership. How perimenopause and midlife reshape our leadership approach and personal habits. The importance of vulnerability, self-compassion, and repairing relationships—at home and at work. Why being well-resourced and regulating your nervous system is the ultimate superpower for today’s leaders. Listen for real talk and practical wisdom on building leadership that starts from within. A little more about today’s guest - Adair Cates, a transformational Conscious Leadership coach and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in personal / leadership development, is the driving force behind the Conscious Leadership practice at xchange, collaborating with renowned experts to merge neuroscience, mindfulness, and breathwork for accelerated leadership / personal transformation, from the inside out. Adair has designed and facilitated thousands of transformative conversations for organizations like Microsoft, Meta, and Conscious Capitalism, unlocking potential, promoting well-being and creating deep communal learning experiences through her unique blend of science-based practices and spiritual wisdom. A mother of twins and three bonus kids, fiance to xchange founder Jon Berghoff, and author of two self-development books, Adair's personal and professional experiences make her a sought-after expert in personal growth and elevating consciousness. Best ways to connect with Adair - https://substack.com/@adaircates https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaircates/ https://adaircates.com/ I'm Dr. Tamsin Astor, and I am neuroscientist who studies habits in teams, relationships and systems. I'm obsessed with one question: which habits are quietly running your life, and which ones could change everything? I work with founders and leadership teams to identify the invisible defaults driving their culture, their communication, and their results and then we redesign them, from the inside out. My approach is B2P: Business to Person. Because no one shows up as just "the CEO." You're a founder, a colleague, a parent, a partner, a human… often all before lunch. When you only change habits in one role and ignore the others, you get burnout, misalignment, and a culture that feels brittle no matter how good your strategy is. My work blends neuroscience, habit design, conscious leadership, and relational intelligence — because your relationships are your leadership. Full stop. Clients usually find me when they're exhausted from putting out the same fires and starting to suspect: this isn't just a strategy problem. It's a human habits problem. I believe how you live and lead ripples outward: into your team, your family, future generations. My core values are freedom and love, and everything I build is grounded in honest communication, smart systems, and deep care for people. Underneath it all? Relationships are my north star. Let’s keep the conversation going. Join my Substack - https://drtamsin.substack.com/ Check out more episodes - https://www.hothabitspodcast.com/
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    1 時間 3 分
  • Hot Habits: Conscious Leadership in Action with Dr. Tamsin Astor (Official Trailer)
    2026/04/27
    Most leadership advice stays in your head. The habits that actually transform your leadership live in your body. Welcome to Hot Habits with Dr. Tamsin Astor, the podcast where neuroscience meets daily practice to change how you lead from the inside out. Dr. Tamsin Astor is a neuroscientist and coach who sits down each episode with leaders who've done the inner work. Together, they unpack the specific habits, the "hot habits," that regulate your nervous system, sharpen your presence, and set the tone for your entire organization before you say a word. What you'll discover: Why your nervous system is the most powerful leadership tool you're not managing The real daily practices leaders swear by to stay grounded under pressure How to stop reacting and start leading with intention: in meetings, in conflict, and at home Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Because the way you show up changes everything, starting with you.
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