Episodes

  • Presence Podcast - Episode 9: Reflections on Reflecting
    May 5 2026

    In this episode, Ali and John explore the world of Self-Reflection, which very few people take the time to do, but which actually might be the key to building real effectiveness into your leadership walk.

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    34 mins
  • Presence Podcast - Episode 8: Removing the Noise from External Self-Awareness
    Apr 28 2026

    In this episode, John and Ali focus on the importance of External Self-Awareness, including how to navigate some of the nuances and traps of external feedback, both from a process perspective...and from a very personal perspective.

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    31 mins
  • Presence Podcast - Episode 7: A Journey through Internal Awareness
    Apr 22 2026

    In this episode, John and Ali explore the internal side of Self-Awareness, which is all about self-discovery and gaining an understanding of how our leadership behaviors are generated through our own individual brain wiring and responses to threats and uncertainty.

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    32 mins
  • Presence Podcast - Episode 6: Exploring Ourselves through the Johari Window
    Apr 15 2026

    In this episode, Ali and John explore a classic awareness tool called the Johari Window and how we can use the the panes of that window to frame the impacts of our behaviors. We also begin discussion of Internal Awareness, which help us understand what we need to be "self-aware" about.

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    30 mins
  • Presence Podcast - Episode 5: Wiring and Hijacks and Brain Beasts, Oh My!
    Apr 7 2026

    Ali and John continue their discussion on the importance of leaders acquiring Human Awareness, with a discussion of how are brains are wired by the circumstances from our past (and present) lives. They also discuss the impact of what Daniel Goleman called "the Amygdala Hijack", as well as a new concept called the "Brain Beast" --- and about how all of these dynamics play a part in who we have become as a leader.

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    28 mins
  • Presence! Podcast - Episode 4: Begin with Human Awareness Before Self-Awareness
    34 mins
  • Presence! Podcast - Episode 3: The Five Commitments of a Mature Leader
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode, John and Ali discuss how one current dynamic corporate leader demonstrated the spriit of Pistis-Based Presence that created trust and loyalty throughout his organization in the midst of a national challenge. They then discuss a set of five leadsership commitments that set a leader on the pathway to maturity.

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    31 mins
  • Presence! Podcast - Episode 2: One Special Greek Word
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, John and Ali discuss how ancient Greek culture set the tone for modern leadership development, and they introduce one special Greek word that captures the essence of leadership maturity.

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    30 mins