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**The Thoughtful Leader**

Welcome to The Thoughtful Leader podcast! Mindy Gibbins-Klein is an award-winning entrepreneur and leadership speaker. She is the founder of three multi-national brands with thought-leading clients who have written and published over 1,000 books! She focuses on business owners and subject matter experts who need to build their credibility. On the podcast, Mindy brings together her guests to share with you how they discover and expose REAL thought leaders while showing them how to position themselves as true authorities in their field and how you can, too.

Latest Episodes:

Ep 039 Seek Connection, Find Meaning Nov 18, 2021

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Dr. Jill Kushner Bishop

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Episode 039 Seek Connection, Find Meaning with Dr. Jill Kushner Bishop

Dr. Jill Kushner Bishop is Founder & CEO of Multilingual Connections, a global language solutions company that supports translation, transcription, trans-creation, and multimedia needs in over 75 languages for organizations across the globe.

The original focus of the company changed to better support her employees and clients. Her mission is to help companies make smart decisions based on their business goals and budgets, and to propel their business or training seamlessly across borders.

Dr. Jill believes that what her company does is create connections across languages and cultures to create more meaning in this multilingual, multicultural world. Life is about seeking connections to find meaning.

In our conversation, we discuss:

-The need for more thoughtful leadership and behavior.

-Success in business comes from flexibility.

-Surround yourself with creative people with different experiences than your own.

-Support your employees.

-How the company grew globally.

-How a hybrid work setting enhances the lives of employees.

Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with Dr. Jill:

Website: https://multilingualconnections.com/

Connect with Mindy:

URL: https://www.mindygk.com/

Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk

Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/

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Ep 038 Your Best Years are Ahead Of You Nov 11, 2021

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Angela Middleton, MBE

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Episode 038 Your best years are ahead of you with Angela Middleton, MBE

Angela Middleton, MBE, is known for being a social entrepreneur who helps individuals increase their productivity and businesses. She has founded several award-winning companies and knows how to change and adapt to the changing needs of the country.

Her latest project is a Peak Performance and Productivity Programme aimed at mid-life professionals who want to reach their full potential. She helps individuals change their bodies to become healthier, slowly and methodically, to where they realize their own inner transformations.

Angela has also worked with Richard Branson on his Voom panel where she shortlists companies for him to invest in. She is also an angel investor herself, investing in young companies.

In our conversation, we discuss:

-Recognize that change can come in small steps.

-Take a leap of faith and then build on momentum.

-Learn how to mitigate your business risks.

-Spend time with like-minded people.

-Have a longevity mindset.

Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with Angela:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamiddletonybmb/?originalSubdomain=uk

Connect with Mindy:

URL: https://www.mindygk.com/

Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk

Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/

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Ep 037 Helping people become free Nov 04, 2021

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Milijana De Mori

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Episode 037 Helping people become free with Milijana De Mori

Milijana De Mori considers her tragedies of having PTSD, being a victim of domestic violence, coping with the traumas of living in war and overcoming eating disorders as a gift. With great empathy, she can now guide others to reach their potential through her transformational coaching.

Milijana first met Mindy at the Association of Transformational Leaders in Europe. What's so unique and interesting about Milijana is that she is also a former Gold Medalist in kick-boxing, Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. She also earned the title, Strongest Woman in Croatia.

In our conversation, we discuss how from a place of self-leadership, what a transformation coach can do for people wanting to move forward in their careers or sports by overcoming fears, traumas and phobias, even in high-stress situations.

Highlights include:

-The mindset required in the world of sports.

-Self-discipline is a process that starts with a decision and intention.

-Leaders also have coaches.

-Judgement and uninvited advice.

-How to become your own cheerleader.

-Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with Milijana:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.Milijana/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MilijanadeMori

Connect with Mindy:

URL: https://www.mindygk.com/

Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk

Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/

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Ep 036 Dancing with the Enemy Oct 28, 2021

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Mindy Gibbins-Klein

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Episode 036 Dancing with the enemy.

Mindy Gibbins-Klein is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant who teaches leaders on how to be thoughtful and to create a culture of thought leadership in organizations.

In this episode, Mindy takes on the topic of handling your response to people who challenge you with different values or even with harmful actions. These actions may be words expressed in social media or with inappropriate actions, such as not honoring a contract or paying your fees.

Mindy makes a great analogy of using your imagination and dancing with the enemy to find your own insights on how to respond to wrong doings.

She invites you to be contemplative and aware of your behaviour as you keep dancing and smiling into thoughtful leadership. Other insights include:

How you can be the victor, not the victim.

The relief when you forgive and let go.

The metaphor of dancing with grace and elegance.

Dancing with the enemy is dancing with your fears.

How to respond as a thoughtful leader.

Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with Mindy:

URL: https://www.mindygk.com/

Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk

Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/

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Ep 035 Can You Be Too Thoughtful? Oct 21, 2021

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Nigel Risner

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Episode 035 Can You Be Too Thoughtful? with Nigel Risner

Nigel Risner is a motivational speaking who uses humor and real-life examples to guide professionals through adversity and change.

His memorable title of Zookeeper is part of his storytelling talent to help people in the workplace understand communication styles based on fun, animal characteristics. In his popular book, It's a Zoo Around Here, the four communication styles described as lion, elephant, monkey and dolphin show how teams can benefit from the diversity of team members.

Nigel ran a successful finance company and was one of London's youngest CEOs at age 26. He's a former president of the London Chapter of Professional Speakers Association, has been named Speaker of the Year by the Academy of Chief Executives, Vistage and Footdown, and is a Companion of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management.

In our conversation, we spoke about corporate leadership embracing change and opportunities, like working from home and uniting teams remotely.

We also discuss:

Understanding communication styles in the workplace.

The meaning of trust in the workplace.

Thought leaders and thought leadership.

Leaders need to recognize that managers manage facilities, not people.

The purpose of a "gut" diary.

Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with Nigel:

Website: https://www.nigelrisner.com/

Connect with Mindy:

URL: https://www.mindygk.com/

Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk

Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/

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Ep 034 Thoughtful Healthcare Oct 14, 2021

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Dr. David Maddams

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Episode 034 Thoughtful Healthcare with Dr. David Maddams

The National Healthcare System, NHS, in the UK has been admired around the world for how it serves its citizens. As with all healthcare, it has gone through changes and faces more challenges as demands on the system become greater. Witnessing these changes is David Maddams, a retired General Practitioner who was with the system for 32 years and retired at age 60.

Dr. Maddams reflects on those changes in his book The Doctor Can't See You Now: Reflections of a Retiring GP. In our conversation, he speaks frankly on how thoughtful leaders can work to improve the NHS, especially after all the mental health challenges workers face because of the pandemic.

Dr. Maddams advice is valuable for the NHS and all healthcare systems. We discuss:

The pressures that General Physicians and Nurses face at the NHS.

The mental health issues of witnessing so many daily deaths during the pandemic.

Thoughtful leaders should look at the outcomes that the NHS wants to achieve.

The mixed messages on policies and negative press language.

Addressing the medical shortages and specialty training logjams.

How patients can support health care staff.

Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with Dr. David:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-maddams-frcgp-435ab3ab/?originalSubdomain=uk

Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081SBN5N8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Connect with Mindy:

URL: https://www.mindygk.com/

Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk

Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/

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Ep 033 Enlightened Leadership Oct 07, 2021

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Marie Diamond

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Episode 033 Enlightened Leadership with Marie Diamond

It is an honor to be in conversation with one of the world's leading transformational leaders. Marie Diamond is a founding member of the Global Transformational Leadership Council and is Founder and President of the Association of Transformational Leaders of Europe.

She has worked with countless billionaires, multi-millionaires, A-list celebrities in film and music, authors, world-class athletes, leading CEOs, Fortune 500 companies and governments.

Marie teaches people about philosophy, meditation and enlightened leadership, based on her wisdom of energy and the Law of Attraction, quantum physics, meditation, Feng Shui, and Dowsing.

Marie and Mindy start the conversation by discussing the purpose of transformational and thoughtful leadership, and how people can transform themselves into whatever success means to them.

Other highlights include:

The ripple effect of personal transformation.

How the younger generation is more thoughtful in leadership and expression.

The relationship between compassion and corporate wealth.

Challenging billionaires to recognize the inextricable link between wealth and positive impact.

How to make financial contributions based on attitude, mindset, and habit.

Blossoming into what people are meant to be.

The purpose of the European Transformation Leadership Association.

Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with Marie:

Website: www.MarieDiamond.com

Facebook: @MariedDiamondfans

Twitter: : @MarieDiamond888

YouTube: MarieDiamond

Instagram: @MarieDiamond8

Connect with Mindy:

URL: https://www.mindygk.com/

Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk

Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/

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Ep 032 Pay Attention to Your Body and Heal Sep 30, 2021

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Shane Moore

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Episode 032 Pay Attention to Your Body and Heal with Shane Moore

Shane Moore started her career as a corrections and probation officer. She made a major career shift to massage therapy and changed course again when she found better results for her clients. For twelve years, Shane has concentrated on helping clients release trauma through a healing modality called myofascial release. Her first career experiences exposed her and have helped her understand trauma from "both sides of the bars."

Shane works with thoughtful leaders, elite athletes and individuals to perform better both physically and emotionally. In our conversation, she speaks about how we all have trauma, it's an ever-changing process, and we may not always recognize when we have it or how our bodies hold on to it.

We discuss Shane's experiences and health insights, including:

Treating clients with cancerous tumors, scoliosis and pain.

Why we need to slow down and check in with our bodies.

Working with elite athletes.

Self-care and improving our immune system and overall health.

A routine to follow on her website.

Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with Shane:

Website: https://www.eliteperformancetherapy.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemoore-treattheelite/?originalSubdomain=ca

Connect with Mindy:

URL: https://www.mindygk.com/

Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk

Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/

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Ep 031 If not you, then who? Sep 23, 2021

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Mindy Gibbins-Klein

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Episode 031 If not you, then who? With Mindy Gibbins-Klein

Mindy Gibbins-Klein is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant who teaches leaders on how to be thoughtful and to create a culture of thought leadership in organizations.

In this episode, Mindy challenges you to get your thoughtful leadership messages out to your audience because people need you and your contributions. Your message and ideas have value because of your unique experiences and perspective.

In her process of guiding leaders, she helps clients get results with a realistic plan to follow and execute. As usual, Mindy, both guides and challenges thought leaders to excel!

Highlights include:

What holds you back from sharing the value of your thoughts?

You're not alone in this challenge.

How to discover what messages you need to share.

Understanding and communicating with your audience.

An invitation to celebrate your wins on Mindy's social media channels.

Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with Mindy:

URL: https://www.mindygk.com/

Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk

Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/

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Ep 030 Psycho-Spiritual Coaching Sep 16, 2021

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David Key

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Episode 030 Psycho-Spiritual Coaching with David Key

David Key is a thoughtful leader and transformational coach who teaches a new understand in psychology called The Three Principles. David describes these Principles as having turned conventional Freudian analysis on its head and the way humans experience and process reality.

David summarizes the process by explaining how when we experience negative things happening outside of us is improved when we understand that all experience is actually created on the inside.

In our powerful conversation, David simplifies this new thinking, which is also explained in his new book, Joyride.

We also discuss:

Slowing down the busy mind allows for more thoughtfulness.

The conversational coach approach.

Examples of living in separate realities.

The importance of being present and in service to others.

An explanation of The Principles.

Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey!

Connect with David:

Website: www.davidkey.com

Book - Joyride: https://davidkey.kartra.com/checkout/1eb650404351e0059d57dc88a7a5b1d4

Free webinar: www.