The Transformative Power of Being Fully Present - Martine Cannon
How can you connect with someone at the deepest levels? You’ll discover a powerful way in this conversation that host Meredith Bell had with guest Martine Cannon. Martine opens by sharing her own transformative journey, beginning with her discovery of meditation at age 15 and culminating in her impactful work with CEOs on inner transformation.
Martine describes the profound lessons she learned from Steve Hardison, whose unconditional love and acceptance inspired her to embrace her whole self. Together, we explore the importance of creating safe spaces where individuals can connect on a deeper level—through their stories, their feelings, and even their nervous systems—to foster trust, self-awareness, and growth.
Martine also offers profound insights into leadership and team dynamics, emphasizing the value of vulnerability, empathy, and presence. She shares compelling stories that highlight the importance of validating others’ perspectives and respecting defense mechanisms as part of building trust and connection. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, embrace uncertainty, and reconnect with yourself and others in a way that unlocks new possibilities for personal and professional growth.
About the Guest:
For over two decades, FTSE 500 CEO’s and the global elite in business have consulted Martine Cannon when faced with seemingly impossible leadership challenges. They call her the CEO Whisperer.
Martine maintains a hands-on role as Co-Founder of the world’s fastest-growing functional snacking brand, 'Düng snacks'. Düng snacks was created by Martine and her partner Danny to fuel a charity foundation that will feed a million children a year.
Martine's most important commitment is to be a wonderful mum to her teen daughter and be a partner to Danny whom she is committed to never ceasing to amaze.
Website: https://www.martinecannon.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinecannon/
https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/martine-cannon/
About the Host:
Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.
Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and d with guest Martine Cannon. Martine opens by sharing her own transformative journey, beginning with her discovery of meditation at age 15 and culminating in her impactful work with CEOs on inner transformation.
Martine describes the profound lessons she learned from Steve Hardison, whose unconditional love and acceptance inspired her to embrace her whole self. Together, we explore the importance of creating safe spaces where individuals can connect on a deeper level—through their stories, their feelings, and even their nervous systems—to foster trust, self-awareness, and growth.
Martine also offers profound insights into leadership and team dynamics, emphasizing the value of vulnerability, empathy, and presence. She shares compelling stories that highlight the importance of validating others’ perspeserving as a peer coach to someone else.
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