The Evolution Of Self: From Conformity To Authenticity with Rob Renahan

Want to know how to achieve a state of Zen and master your mind with meditation?In today's episode, Rob Renahan talks about zen meditation and what it really means to be present while meditating for 16 hours a day or navigating the chaos of modern life. Rob Renahan is a presence specialist and Founder of Dynamic Presence. He works with small business CEOs, Chief Officers, sales leaders, and aspiring team leaders to help them increase productivity and their bottom line by cultivating a culture that inspires the highest employee engagement. He has spent 30 years embodying ancient wisdom practices - entering periods of silence up to 90 days at a time. This, coupled with his Masters in Counseling Psychology, gives him a rare edge in effectively unlocking potential in organizational cultures and team dynamics.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 Introduction00:43 Getting to know Rob Renahan03:00 Rob's experience studying with Zen monks05:45 What is Zen meditation?07:21 How to practice Zen in a chaotic world10:04 Why it's difficult to be present if you're not rooted13:10 How Rob gets people to embrace uncomfortable truths16:43 The power of having honest conversations with people 20:04 How to have an impactful conversation the Rob Renahan way 21:23 The beauty of leadership24:50 Selling from a place of abundance 28:45 Features of the Second-Tier System32:10 Biggest difference between First-Tier and Second-Tier34:00 Living in truth and owning your bias38:44 The unhealthiest version of first-tier leadership40:15 The main axiom of post-modernism42:50 Honoring people where they are 45:50 Understanding the transfer of passion50:45 Rob's parting words of wisdom 54:26 Closing notes
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