Yoga Philosophy for Everyday Living, Season 2, Episode 3

Leading With Courage in Uncertain Times

Welcome to Yoga Philosophy for Everyday Living, where we explore how ancient wisdom supports modern leadership, work, and life. This episode is on Leading with Courage in Uncertain Times.

I am joined by Angela Cheng-Cimini, Chief HR Officer at The Chronicle of Philanthropy, who is an accomplished HR leader with three decades of experience across industries. In this episode, she shares what courage looks like in the workplace and why it's a critical skill for today's leaders. Learn what courage looks like in practice for a leader today, how small acts of everyday bravery build a culture of courage and the ripple effects they have throughout an organization, and how courage champions inclusion.

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Leading With Courage in Uncertain Times, Season 2, Episode 3

I am joined by Angela Cheng-Cimini, Chief HR Officer at The Chronicle of Philanthropy, who is an accomplished HR leader with three decades of experience across industries. In this episode, we discuss what courage looks like in the workplace and why it's a critical skill for today's leaders. Learn what courage looks like in practice for a leader today, how small acts of everyday bravery build a culture of courage and the ripple effects they have throughout an organization, and how courage champions inclusion.

Listen as we explore:
🌿 What courage looks like in practice for a leader today.

💛 How small acts of bravery build a culture of courage.
🧘‍♀️ What we can learn from fear.
✨ How mindset gets in the way of us doing our best work.
🤝 Why is it important to take action that is aligned with our core values?

🌿 How we cultivate inner steadiness amid change.

We weave in yoga philosophy through the lens of Satya, from the yamas (external ethics) and Svadhyaya, from the niyamas (internal ethics).

Satya means truthfulness and how speaking truth, even when it's uncomfortable, is an act of courageous leadership. How is honesty rewarded in your organization?

Svadhyaya (self-study) and how courage begins with self-awareness — knowing your fears, triggers, and values. How can leaders use self-inquiry to shape their leadership style or decisions?

For leaders at all levels and those who want to cultivate courage in the workplace, this episode is for you!

Learn more about Angela Cheng-Cimini online:

Angela Cheng-Cimini is chief HR officer at The Chronicle of Philanthropy. She is a global executive Human Resources leader with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in both Generalist and Specialist competencies, partnering with C-suite leaders. She has been a proven contributor to the business strategy by helping leaders identify and build organizational capabilities. She is a board advisor to technology start-ups dedicated to the future of work, a keynote speaker trusted by Fortune 500 organizations as well as some of the largest HR associations, and a dedicated advocate of the AAPI community.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cheng-cimini/

About the host

With more than 20 years of experience leading strategic business teams, Monica Phillips supports leaders at all levels in creating thriving and inclusive workplaces by elevating leadership, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. She is the CEO of Spark Plug Labs (CPCC, PCC, CPQC), the founder of the Legal Academy on Equity and Inclusion, and she developed and runs ChIPs Network's year-long General Counsel Boot Camp to advance women to the highest levels of leadership. She has a master's degree in international education and is a Professional Certified Coach with the ICF. She is a yoga teacher (ERYT-200, RYT-500) and loves hiking and being on the water.

Learn more about Monica Phillips.

https://www.sparkpluglabs.co/bio

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