Listen "Leading with Presence: Clarity, Awareness & Inner Alignment"
Episode Synopsis
In this powerful episode of The Thought Resonant Show, Yogi Saurav welcomes the inspiring Sonia Gonzalez—a Columbia Business School–trained executive coach specializing in performance, leadership presence, DEI, and team development. With years of experience across corporate America, human resources, and global coaching practice, Sonia brings a rare blend of clarity, emotional intelligence, cultural insight, and strategic awareness to her work.In this episode, Sonia opens up about:✨ Her coaching origin story—how one transformative question changed her entire worldview✨ The leadership lessons she learned at Columbia Business School✨ Why noticing is the most underrated and essential leadership skill✨ How leaders can tune into tone, energy shifts, mood, and unspoken dynamics✨ The smart way to integrate AI into leadership development without losing humanity✨ A breakthrough moment in Vancouver where clarity—not confidence—unlocked a team✨ How quieter leaders can speak with impact without raising their volume✨ Daily reflective practices that build clarity, presence, and emotional grounding✨ Why DEI requires action, accountability, and honest acknowledgment—not just “good intentions”✨ A powerful client story about rebuilding trust, cohesion, and performance after a painful restructuringIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by noise, pressured to act fast, or disconnected from your own presence…If you want to tune into deeper awareness, lead with emotional clarity, and create meaningful impact…If you want to cultivate a leadership style that is grounded, intentional, and truly aligned—This episode will challenge and inspire you to notice more, align deeper, and step into leadership with authenticity and courage.A deeply thoughtful and resonant conversation, this episode is a reminder that true presence is not about being the loudest—it's about being the most aligned.
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