Leading with the Body: Somatic Wisdom and Power Dynamics

Dr. Pavini Moray ON: Exploring how somatics and embodiment serve as transformative tools for developing effective leadership. In this episode, we dive into the ways the body's inherent wisdom can guide the appropriate use of both "power-with" and "power-within" strategies. Dr. Moray shares invaluable insights on cultivating relationship skills; and leveraging delight, pleasure, and joy as essential elements of leadership. Additionally, we cover the importance of learning and mastering relationship skills through body awareness and the critical role of attunement in understanding both self and others. Dr. Moray is a founder and author with more than 30 years of experience as an educator, activist, somatic coach, and serial entrepreneur. They support humans and organizations to evolve their communication and enjoy thriving relationships. Pavini's new book is "How to Hold Power: A Somatic Approach to Becoming a Leader People Love and Respect," They a queer, trans, nonbinary author walking the glitter path of dancing bones, ridiculous delight, and old magick.  Key Points Discussed: -Embodiment as a Leadership Tool: How somatic practices can develop the presence and authenticity required in effective leaders. -Power Dynamics: Exploring the concepts of power-with and power-within as sustainable approaches to wielding influence and authority. -Activism through Joy: Utilizing delight, pleasure, and joy as revolutionary tools in activism to create impactful and lasting change. -Cultivating Relationship Skills: Discussion on how relationship skills are not innate but can be learned and mastered through practice and body awareness. -Attunement to Self and Others: The importance of being attuned to one's own body signals and those of others in fostering healthy, productive interactions. Contact Dr. Pavini Moray: For more information about Dr. Pavini Moray’s work, and upcoming projects, or to get in touch with them, please visit their website at www.pavinimoray.com. Dr. Moray welcomes inquiries about their coaching services, speaking engagements, and their book, "How to Hold Power: A Somatic Approach to Becoming a Leader People Love and Respect." You can also follow Dr. Moray on social media for updates on their latest initiatives and insights into somatic practices and leadership. Additional websites: https://pavinimoray.substack.com/ Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730752/how-to-hold-power-by-pavini-moray-phd/ Instagram @pavinicoakwellmoray The Pleasure Deck: https://a.co/d/gVKczYa Hashtags: #SomaticLeadership #EmbodiedWisdom #JoyfulActivism #PaviniMoray #PowerDynamics #RelationshipSkills #PodcastOnLeadership #QueerLeadership #NonBinaryLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #LGBTQLeadership #DiverseLeadership #EquityInLeadership #QueerVoices