The Everyday Mystic

The Art of Discarding: Navigating the Inner Mountain of Leadership w/ George Thompson

Corissa sits down with filmmaker and educator George Thompson to explore the profound shift from doing to being. They discuss George’s journey from university anxiety to studying Tai Chi and Taoism in the Wudang Mountains of China, and how to practicalize ancient wisdom to resolve modern leadership bottlenecks. George Thompson is the founder of Balance is Possible!— a 15-person team on a mission to inspire balance for people and planet. His films and teachings have touched over 25 million people and he is supported by renowned changemakers including the late Dr. Jane Goodall, Louie Schwartzberg, Tara Brach, Stephen Fry and many more. Once plagued by anxiety and a sense of disconnection, George’s journey led him from pain to purpose. With playful kindness, George helps people to do the same and awaken their potential.  Key Takeaways: * The Inner Mountain View: Gaining perspective above the valleys of reactivity. * Unlearning vs. Accumulation: Why leadership in the new era requires daily discarding. * The Life Evaluator: How to relate to the internal voice of judgment. * Wu Wei in Business: Making high-stakes decisions through effortless intuitive action. Notable Quotes: "For most people, the body is a vehicle to move the brain between meetings." "Learning the Tao is a process of discarding... until all that's left is effortless, spontaneous being." "The journey is not from here to there, but from there where we think we should be, to here—the life that is here." Connect with George: * Website [https://www.balanceispossible.com/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@George-Thompson] * George’s latest film, The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KArWcMldPM] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/georgethompson.uk] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/george.thompson._/] * Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@on-the-way-podcast] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1YIpPrYltehFMVDrWL97rL?si=IqotnXNBRemOYf7Bt8rKQw] ☯ Join Master Gu’s FREE 4-week Taoist Wellness Course [https://www.taoistwellness.online/free-course?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube] 👉  Connect with Corissa: * Explore the Advisory. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory] * Inquire for Keynotes. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking] If this conversation awoke or inspired something in you, please consider leaving us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help us reach more people.  Thanks for tuning in!

Beyond Linear Force: Navigating the Gradient of Vitality and Soul Realization w/ Crystal Cassidy

Corissa sits down with Crystal Cassidy to explore the migration from "awakening through suffering" to "awakening through joy." They discuss the integration of high-stakes biotech leadership with ancient mystical wisdom and the quantum reality of our inner technology. KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Gradient of Vitality: Why low energy is an indicator, not a failure. * The Stillness Protocol: Slowing down to receive the information the ego misses. * Soul Realization: Bringing the frequency of your highest self into three-dimensional space. * Future Feeling: Using your "North Star" frequency to collapse timelines. * The Community Accelerant: Why mystical experiences are amplified in shared presence. NOTABLE QUOTES * "Being on the lower side of the gradient of vitality is only an indicator. There's nothing wrong with being there." –Crystal Cassidy * "I think once you've awoken through suffering, you can start to awaken through joy." –Crystal Cassidy * "How much of my soul frequency can I bring into this experience? That is what drives me." –Crystal Cassidy CONNECT WITH CRYSTAL Website: https://www.soulpodapp.com/ [https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.soulpodapp.com%2F&user_uuid=e7df795a-9dd9-4c08-b4d7-1e896fcd2749&stage=0&hmac=c1cba90f7f7e93f16025bd113722658ac522353a3762fb9fd87524d5bcb008dc] Business Instagram: @soulpod_app Personal Instagram: @crystalliinn Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-cassidy-26516a22/ [https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fcrystal-cassidy-26516a22%2F&user_uuid=e7df795a-9dd9-4c08-b4d7-1e896fcd2749&stage=0&hmac=c8fc30e7ca8a4226186688d6584dabdd60bc7acaf8193ac51d62cbcb61d727e1] Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulpod/ [https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fsoulpod%2F&user_uuid=e7df795a-9dd9-4c08-b4d7-1e896fcd2749&stage=0&hmac=0bb9884ff121e7a4a09a37d2d1868e5b528d0c9055a4799008788ff7a3dd4b03] Connect with Corissa: * Explore the Advisory. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory] * Inquire for Keynotes. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking] If this conversation awoke or inspired something in you, please consider leaving us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help us reach more people.  Thanks for tuning in!

Frequency Leadership: Leading from Wholeness in the Unitive Age w/ Dr. Julie Krull

Corissa sits down with Dr. Julie Krull, a psychotherapist, evolutionary leader, and resonance specialist, to explore the shift from separation consciousness to unitive consciousness. They discuss the mechanics of leading from wholeness and why traditional hustle mechanics are failing in today’s world. This conversation bridges the gap between high-level psychology and deep mysticism, revealing how leaders can raise their frequency to become resonance instruments for their organizations. Key Takeaways: * The Power of Unity: The difference between separation consciousness (fear and scarcity) and unitive consciousness (wholeness and resonance). * The Synthesizer Superpower: Using deep listening to uplevel group coherence. * Spiritual Work: Why emotional and psychological work is essential for pristine strategic clarity. * Whole-Self Presence: Moving beyond the academic or analytical self to a fully integrated whole in the boardroom. Notable Quotes: * "The reality of our non-ordinary experiences are just as real as the trash that needs to be taken out."  — Dr. Julie Krull * "We are done with the age of separation... It is like doing CPR on a dinosaur." — Dr. Julie Krull * "When we understand frequency, we show up differently, we lead differently, and we work differently." — Dr. Julie Krull Resources & Links: * Dr. Julie Krull's Website: juliekrull.com [https://juliekrull.com] * Imaginal Souls: https://imaginalsouls.net/ [https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fimaginalsouls.net%2F&user_uuid=e7df795a-9dd9-4c08-b4d7-1e896fcd2749&stage=0&hmac=1a0c579114215de423d2d7baa76d29ef0945ffb6cbbe8971edaf488de56be040] Connect with Corissa: * Explore the Advisory. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory] * Inquire for Keynotes. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking] If this conversation awoke or inspired something in you, please consider leaving us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help us reach more people.  Thanks for tuning in!

The 1-in-4 Crisis: Navigating the Energetics of a Connected Culture w/ Jeff Hamaoui

In the corporate world, friendship is often treated as a consequence of long hours together, not as a strategy for success. But Jeff Hamaoui, co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), argues that connection has critical operational implications. In this episode, Jeff joins Corissa to discuss the 1-in-4 Crisis: the staggering reality that 25% of Americans have zero friends at work. They explore why professional distance is a liability and how prosocial leadership leads to higher retention, innovation, and a deeper sense of purpose. A self-described skeptic who once rolled his eyes at "shamans in smocks," Jeff shares how the death of his young friend Zach forced him to move from a head-centric worldview to a heart-centered faith. He breaks down friendship not just as a social activity, but as a practice of managing the energetic field between people. In this episode, we cover: * Prosocial Companies: Why the data supports building friendlier workplaces to improve performance and innovation. * The Skeptic’s Path: Jeff’s initial resistance to spiritual work and how grief became his most profound teacher. * Managing the Field: How to view your relationships as an energetic entity that can be elevated or drained. * Transcendent Connection: The sign Jeff’s friend Zach promised to send from the other side and how it realigned Jeff’s belief in the transcendent. Notable Quotes: "One in four Americans feels like they don't have a single friend at work... Just imagine how that feels." — Jeff Hamaoui  "Loneliness sits in the same part of the brain as hunger. We hunger for each other." — Jeff Hamaoui "There is a field that we co-create with people... the practice of friendship is about how do we manage that field?" — Jeff Hamaoui Resources & Links: Connect with Jeff at MEA: https://www.meawisdom.com/  [https://www.meawisdom.com/] Connect with Corissa: * Explore the Advisory. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory] * Inquire for Keynotes. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking] If this conversation awoke or inspired something in you, please consider leaving us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help us reach more people.  Thanks for tuning in!

Scaling with Soul: The 5 Pillars of Leadership Evolution

The hardest part of leadership isn't the strategy; it’s the psychology. It’s that messy middle ground where your external success collides with your internal reality. If you’re battling burnout, second-guessing your next move, or feeling the weight of your company's growth, it’s time to upgrade your internal operating system. In this solo episode, Corissa breaks down the 5 Core Pillars of Leadership Evolution. This is the deep, structural work required to scale your business and your life without losing your soul. From operationalizing intuition to navigating the "wintering" of leadership, this is your new manual for the journey ahead. In this episode, she covers: 1. Strategic Intuition * Why intuition isn't woo-woo…it’s actually a distillation of your decades of experience and knowledge. * Moving from over-management to feeling into your next strategic move. * How to use movement (like dance or walking) to access hidden data in the body, featuring insights from Sue B. Zimmerman and Ting Ting Guan. 2. Sustainable High Performance * Why the "eternal spring" model of constant growth is a recipe for disaster. * The concept of "wintering" in leadership: taking time to reflect rather than just produce, inspired by Sadie Lincoln. * The cautionary tale of Marta Hobbs, who sold a billion-dollar company only to crash into a mental health crisis because she ignored the internal work during the race to exit. 3. Navigating the Unknown * How success often acts as a distraction from our shadow selves and inner demons. * Insights from Adrian Grenier on exploring his inner demons and finding truth beyond fame. * Understanding that your current leadership style is likely a blueprint of your childhood relational upbringing. 4. Conscious Leadership * Why the ego prefers familiarity over freedom, and how to break that pattern. * Reclaiming your narrative and becoming the meaning-maker of your own life, featuring Tabatha Coffey’s journey of redefining labels. * Moving beyond safety to explore the yearning for the unknown. 5. Legacy & Impact * Addressing the identity crisis you hit when you reach the summit but feel empty. * The strategic upgrade from Hero (saving the day) to Sage (sharing the wisdom). * Insights from Viveka von Rosen on shedding past professional identities to step into a new, authentic version of yourself. Notable Quotes: * "The hardest part of leadership isn't the strategy. It's the psychology." * "Your intuition is your knowledge base. It's that knowledge bank of information that we don't necessarily see on our spreadsheets." * "It's not all growth. It can't always be growth. There have to be moments of reflection." * "If you're putting off any of these things, just know that the next level of success is not going to solve any of that. It's all going to be there waiting for you." * "Your legacy isn't just the company you built and the stock price, it’s in the actual impact you’ve had on the industry, your people... and on the planet." Connect with Corissa: * Explore the Advisory. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory] * Inquire for Keynotes. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking [https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking] If this conversation awoke or inspired something in you, please consider leaving us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help us reach more people.  Thanks for tuning in!