Episodes

  • Presence Podcast - Episode 5: Wiring and Hijacks and Brain Beasts, Oh My!
    Apr 7 2026

    Ali and John continue their discussion on the importance of leaders acquiring Human Awareness, with a discussion of how are brains are wired by the circumstances from our past (and present) lives. They also discuss the impact of what Daniel Goleman called "the Amygdala Hijack", as well as a new concept called the "Brain Beast" --- and about how all of these dynamics play a part in who we have become as a leader.

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    28 mins
  • Presence! Podcast - Episode 4: Begin with Human Awareness Before Self-Awareness
    34 mins
  • Presence! Podcast - Episode 3: The Five Commitments of a Mature Leader
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode, John and Ali discuss how one current dynamic corporate leader demonstrated the spriit of Pistis-Based Presence that created trust and loyalty throughout his organization in the midst of a national challenge. They then discuss a set of five leadsership commitments that set a leader on the pathway to maturity.

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    31 mins
  • Presence! Podcast - Episode 2: One Special Greek Word
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, John and Ali discuss how ancient Greek culture set the tone for modern leadership development, and they introduce one special Greek word that captures the essence of leadership maturity.

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    30 mins
  • Presence! Podcast - Episode 1: Redefining Presence
    Feb 27 2026

    In this first Presence! Podcast episode, hosts John Miller and Ali Carson talk about the need for a new framework for Leadership Presence and how that need is underscored by the challenges of the 21st Century Workplace and the 21st Century Workforce.

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    42 mins