Wendy Nash has confronted many beliefs about herself in her leadership journey from corporate life to meditation coach. From considering herself an effective and empathetic communicator to convincing herself that a job was just about paying the bills, no stone has gone unturned in Wendy’s pursuit of balance and self-awareness. Having done the emotional work required to change entrenched habits, Wendy now helps others to do the same in life and leadership. In this episode she shares her mindfulness insights, provides examples of behaviours and biases to watch out for and reminds us that while it’s great to press play it’s also important to press pause and savour the kindness in our lives.
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