Episode 76 - Leading With Love for Humanity with Mia Kyricos - Part 1

In this episode of Transform and Thrive, Host Helen Lee interviews Mia Kyricos, the president and chief love officer of Kyricos Associates. Mia, who recently won the Cornell Hospitality Innovator of the Industry Award, shares her insights on love as a business strategy and the importance of authenticity in leadership. She discusses the five lessons she has learned while fighting for the business of wellness and well-being, emphasizing the need for genuine caring and a holistic approach to well-being. Mia's passion and commitment to creating an ecosystem of well-being shines through as she discusses the importance of aligning personal values with business practices. Make sure to look out for Part 2 next week... KEY TAKEAWAYS Not every business is suited to making wellness and wellbeing part of its DNA and not just it’ P&L It's important to assess whether it aligns with the organization's values and if the right leaders are in place to lead it effectively. Authenticity of leadership is crucial for creating a culture of well-being. Leaders need to personally connect with the concept of well-being and lead with authenticity, sharing their own experiences and tips with their team members. Passion can sometimes be mistaken for ego. It's important to ensure that passion for well-being is not about personal recognition or ego, but about genuinely championing the cause and including others in the movement. The best wellness teachers are also students. Continual learning and personal growth are essential for staying up-to-date with the evolving field of wellness and well-being. Being open to new knowledge and certifications helps to stay authentic and effective in teaching and leading others. Success in the business of wellness and well-being takes time. It's not an overnight process, and there may be pushback and challenges along the way. However, with perseverance, courage, and a genuine commitment to the cause, success can be achieved over time. BEST MOMENTS "I've always felt, you know, leading with love, you know, for humanity is something we need to do." "Passion can sometimes be mistaken for ego." "The best wellness teachers also make a point to be students." "Success comes over time, not overnight." "We're all part of an ecosystem of well-being." CONTACT US To become a member of the Transform and Thrive Club and benefit from powerful monthly live sessions on Zoom video calls and multimedia coaching, check out and sign up here: www.transformandthrive.club www.leeheiss.com www.facebook.com/leeheiss https://www.facebook.com/helenleeheiss/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformandthriveclub www.instagram.com/helenleeheiss [email protected]   Visit Mia at https://www.kyricos.com   ABOUT THE HOST Founder & Principal Coach of Lee Heiss Coaching, Helen Lee coached thousands of clients worldwide and multinationals in Asia-Pacific in the last three decades. She created a powerful ontological coaching methodology that ignites the true greatness or invincibility in people. Thoroughly tested and honed over 20 years, this methodology consistently and rapidly produces desired results. Helen was also a journalist who later ran her own communications consultancies in Australia and Asia. The Business Times listed her in its “Who’s Who of Women Shaping Singapore” while The Straits Times named her “The Leader Prodder” in a feature on Singapore’s top coaches.