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The Power of Peacefulness: Leading with Calm and Clarity

The Power of Peacefulness: Leading with Calm and Clarity

著者： Sharon T McLaughlin MD FACS
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 Leading with Calm and Clarity, a podcast for professional women who want to lead with purpose, emotional intelligence, and inner peace. Each episode offers evidence-based insights, and actionable tools to help you cultivate calm leadership, strengthen communication, and navigate challenges with grace. We talk about communication, emotional regulation, self-awareness, resilience, and building trust at work, all while maintaining your well-being. Listen, learn, and download your free workbook at PowerofPeacefulness.comSharon T McLaughlin MD FACS 心理学 心理学・心の健康 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • How to Avoid Being Blindsided at Work: Ask the Right Questions Before It’s Too Late

    How to Avoid Being Blindsided at Work: Ask the Right Questions Before It’s Too Late
    2025/10/22
    Have you been blindsided?. That sudden, stomach-dropping moment when an unexpected decision, surprise feedback, or resignation catches you completely off guard.But here’s the truth, being blindsided isn’t just about bad luck or a lack of intuition. It’s almost always a signal of communication breakdowns, emotional blind spots, or power dynamics that discourage honesty and transparency.You’ll learn:Why being blindsided happens (and what research says about it)The art of asking better questions to uncover what’s left unsaidWhat calm leadership looks like in practiceHow to build psychological safety so people feel safe telling you the truthSilence often signals fear, not alignment. Employees expected to perform emotional labor, mentor others, and maintain team morale often lack the authority to make decisions — creating a culture of quiet hesitation.Your reaction teaches people how honest they can be with you. Research from Harvard Business School shows employees are 35% less likely to share critical feedback with leaders who seem defensive or unapproachable.Self-awareness is the foundation of clear perception. Daniel Goleman’s work on emotional intelligence reminds us that internal awareness shapes how we interpret others’ behaviors.Calm leadership is contagious. A 2020 study in Frontiers in Psychology found that emotionally regulated leaders create more stable, trusting teams.Ask better questions. Instead of “Is everything okay?”, try:“What’s been most challenging for you lately?”“What do you wish I understood better about your role right now?”“What’s one thing we’re not talking about that we should be?”When you model curiosity, listen reflectively, and reward honesty, you reduce the risk of being blindsided — and build a culture grounded in truth and trust.Harvard Business School: Employees are 35% less likely to share feedback with defensive leaders.Daniel Goleman (1995): Emotional intelligence drives better performance and stronger relationships.Amy Edmondson (Harvard): Psychological safety allows teams to surface problems early and innovate effectively.Frontiers in Psychology (2020): Calm, emotionally regulated leadership improves trust and resilience.MIT Sloan (2019): Fast-paced organizations often lose critical context when communication is rushed.Meta-analysis (2023): EI training improves communication effectiveness and team cohesion.Reflect Daily: Track your emotional reactions to feedback or surprises. Notice when you feel defensive — that’s a clue to explore.Label Emotions in Your Team: Gently acknowledge tension or withdrawal instead of ignoring it.Reward Candor: Publicly appreciate those who bring difficult truths forward.Ask Better Questions: Swap “yes/no” questions for open-ended ones that invite depth.Model Calm Leadership: Pause before reacting. A three-second breath can change the outcome of a tough conversation.Follow Up: Circle back to past concerns to show you listened and care.Build Structural Safety: Start performance reviews by asking for the employee’s perspective first.Listen to the full episode to hear how emotional intelligence, reflective questioning, and calm leadership can help you avoid being blindsided at work and lead with peaceful confidence.Read the full article: How to Avoid Being Blindsided at Work: Ask the Right Questions Before It’s Too Late🎧 Listen to the episode: Power of Peacefulness Podcast🎥 Watch on YouTube: Power of Peacefulness Channel💌 Grab your free workbook: powerofpeacefulness.combeing blindsided, emotional intelligence, calm leadership, emotional regulation, self-awareness, mindful leadership, psychological safety, leadership communication, feedback culture, women in leadership, workplace relationships, inner peace, leadership development, communication skills, professional growth💬 Key Takeaways🧠 Evidence-Based Insights🧭 Practical Steps You Can Use Today🎧 Tune In🏷️ Tags
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    17 分
  • Work-Life Balance Strategies for Women Leaders Who Want to Thrive, Not Just Survive

    Work-Life Balance Strategies for Women Leaders Who Want to Thrive, Not Just Survive
    2025/10/17

    In this episode of The Power of Peacefulness, we explore evidence-based work-life balance strategies for women leaders who are ready to thrive, not just survive. Discover how to lead with calm, clarity, and confidence while managing emotional labor, strengthening emotional intelligence, and creating sustainable success without burnout.


    Work-Life Balance Strategies for Women Leaders Who Want to Thrive, Not Just Survive

    Welcome to The Power of Peacefulness Podcast — a space created for professional women to explore what it truly means to cultivate inner peace.

    In this episode, we’re diving deep into work-life balance strategies for women leaders — especially those who are ready to move beyond survival mode and step into a season of thriving.

    As women leaders, we’re often expected to do more emotional labor, mentor others, and maintain team morale, yet we’re not always given the formal authority or recognition that comes with those responsibilities. Today, we unpack the evidence-based strategies that help women lead with calm, clarity, and confidence — even when the demands feel overwhelming.

    You’ll learn how to:
    ✨ Redefine balance as alignment, not perfection — and why this shift reduces burnout by over 30%.
    ✨ Use emotional regulation techniques proven to cut emotional exhaustion by 25% in just eight weeks.
    ✨ Practice calm leadership that boosts team performance and creativity by up to 27%.
    ✨ Strengthen emotional intelligence while setting healthy boundaries that protect your energy and leadership presence.
    ✨ Make the invisible emotional labor you perform visible — and valued — in your workplace.
    ✨ Create small, sustainable changes that transform how you lead and live.

    Through real examples, practical takeaways, and current research, this episode will guide you toward sustainable success — where peace fuels power.

    • Work-life balance for women leaders starts with aligning energy and values, not striving for equal hours.

    • Emotional regulation and calm leadership are strategic skills — not soft ones.

    • Setting boundaries and modeling them builds trust, resilience, and healthier team cultures.

    • Recognizing and reframing emotional labor helps turn invisible effort into visible leadership value.

    • Recovery isn’t downtime — it’s fuel for creativity, clarity, and sustainable impact.

    • Harvard Business Review (2021): Leaders who define balance as alignment report 33% higher job satisfaction.


    • If you haven’t already done so, grab your free workbook — Reclaiming Your Inner Peace — at powerofpeacefulness.com.
      It’s a practical companion to help you design your own path to calm, clarity, and confident leadership.

      💫 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode.
      💫 Leave a review if today’s message resonated — your words help other women find this space.
      💫 Share this episode with a woman leader in your circle who’s ready to lead from peace, not pressure.

      Remember — balance isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. When you lead with calm, you create a culture where peace and purpose thrive together.

      Take a deep breath, embrace this moment, and keep walking your path toward peaceful leadership.

      Wishing you calm, clarity, and confidence —
      Until next time on The Power of Peacefulness.


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    15 分
  • Leading with Calm: The Neuroscience of Composure at Work

    Leading with Calm: The Neuroscience of Composure at Work
    2025/10/07
    Welcome to The Power of Peacefulness Podcast, a space created for professional women to explore what it means to cultivate inner peace, in their work, their relationships, and their lives.In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s often misunderstood yet absolutely transformative: Leading with Calm in the Workplace.Calm leadership isn’t about being naturally unflappable or soft-spoken — it’s a trainable capacity rooted in neuroscience. When we understand how the brain and body work together under stress, we can unlock the tools to stay composed, think clearly, and lead with confidence even in the heat of the moment.The brain science behind emotional regulation — including how your prefrontal cortex and vagus nerve work together to restore clarity and focus.Why stress hijacks decision-making and how calm literally rewires your brain for better performance and stronger relationships.Evidence-based tools you can use immediately to lead with composure:Breathwork (like the 4-6 breathing technique) to activate your calm response.Naming emotions to reduce amygdala reactivity and bring logic back online.Body awareness to catch tension before it turns into reaction.Cognitive reappraisal to reframe challenges and stay grounded during feedback or conflict.Calm isn’t passive — it’s power.Leaders who regulate emotions model safety, enhance team trust, and improve collective performance.The calm leader’s brain operates with more cognitive bandwidth, emotional intelligence, and empathy — a true performance advantage.These aren’t abstract ideas; they’re measurable, trainable skills backed by neuroscience.Neurovisceral Integration Model – How the brain-body connection supports emotional balance.Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – A real-time measure of your physiological flexibility and resilience.Psychological Safety – Why calm leadership creates environments where innovation and honesty thrive.Before your next high-pressure meeting or tough conversation:Take one slow 4-6 breath (inhale for 4, exhale for 6).Silently name your emotion (“I’m feeling anxious,” “I’m feeling defensive”).Reframe with curiosity: “What’s another way to view this?”These micro-practices strengthen your self-regulation circuits and shift team dynamics — from reactivity to respect.“A calm leader doesn’t just change outcomes — she changes nervous systems.”🎥 Watch the full conversation to learn how to integrate neuroscience-based calm into your leadership style.🎧 Listen now to discover how emotional regulation can elevate your clarity, confidence, and connection at work.Thayer, J.F. & Lane, R.D. (2000). A model of neurovisceral integration in emotion regulation and dysregulation. Journal of Affective Disorders.Lieberman, M.D. et al. (2007). Putting feelings into words: Affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity. Psychological Science.Porges, S.W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation.McEwen, B.S. (2017). Neurobiological and systemic effects of chronic stress. Nature Neuroscience.If today’s episode resonated with you:Subscribe so you never miss an episode.Leave a review — your words help other women discover the podcast.Share this episode with a colleague or friend who could use a little more calm in their leadership journey.✨ And don’t forget to download your free Power of Peacefulness Workbook at thepowerofpeacefulness.com for more tools to cultivate clarity, balance, and strength.Until next time — take a deep breath, embrace the present moment, and continue walking your path to peace.#PowerOfPeacefulness #LeadingWithCalm #CalmLeadership #EmotionalRegulation #MindfulLeadership #NeuroscienceOfLeadership #WomenInLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipPodcast🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:💡 Key Takeaways:🧠 Featured Concepts:💬 Try This:🌸 Quote to Remember:🎧 Listen or Watch:📘 Resources Mentioned:🌺 Stay Connected:
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    15 分
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