9. How this CEO leads with spirituality, consciousness and heart, with Robert Mulhall, CEO of Kripalu Center
Life by Intention with Sylvana Rochet
Release Date: 06/11/2024
Life by Intention with Sylvana Rochet
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info_outlineIf you’ve ever been the leader in any space, you may have felt that you had to hide certain parts of yourself in order to be taken seriously. This is probably because you were conditioned to believe that leaders have to sound and act a certain way.
Join Sylvana as she sits with dear friend Robert Mulhall, who's CEO of Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Robert is one of the very FEW business leaders out there who are very open about their spirituality. As you’ll hear on the show, his sense of connection to spirit IS a HUGE part of what fuels him and his leadership style.
In today’s episode, you’ll hear Robert share about:
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How he designs his day, his life, his schedule to stay grounded and clear in his heart and mind.
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What he’s learned from allowing himself to recognize when he feels fear or other difficult emotions.
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How he integrates intuition AND data in how he leads and makes decisions.
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His go-to place for accessing courage, inspiration, insights to solve problems and how he gets the support he needs in challenging times.
Robert’s story is a reminder of the power that comes with knowing who you are, and who you’re not; and having the courage to say that to the world. This is a powerful inspiration for those who know, deep in their bones, that leading with consciousness and whole-heartedness is the way.
To learn more about Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health:
kripalu.org
To follow Robert on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wicklowcelt/
And here's more about Robert's career and personal background:
Robert Mulhall brings two decades of experience in diverse industries, including public health, leadership development, and education, finance, organizational consulting, and executive coaching. He is passionate about service and deeply curious about how people can facilitate sustainable transformation to enable more peace, justice, and freedom in our world. Robert’s career has enabled him to cross the private and public sectors multiple times as a manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers; cofounder and CEO of an award-winning social enterprise; a director of programs for Concern Worldwide Innovation’s Unit in India, Africa, and New York (in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF); and as a coach and consultant with The Crossland Group for businesses and organizations in fields such as human rights, social justice, education, tech startup, well-being, and others.
Originally from Ireland, Robert holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, and business management from the University College of Dublin. He is a certified public accountant in Ireland, and certified in mediation, executive coaching, the Enneagram, Reiki, and Celtic Irish Shamanism. Additionally, he has trained under Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach as a part of their Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and is a 200-hr Kripalu certified yoga teacher.
Robert is an explorer. He enjoys having adventures in new countries and learning about different cultures, being in nature, volunteering, spending time with his son, and watching Ireland win in rugby (hopefully!).