Conscious Leadership as a Spiritual Practice
Introduction
We are delighted to welcome Christian Mayhofer as a guest speaker on our “Bharatiya Paramparik Gyan” Podcast Series, hosted by Dwarkadhish Holistic Centre in collaboration with the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at NIT Calicut. Christian is the Managing and Founding Partner of the Conscious Consulting Group (CCG), where he excels as an Executive Coach and Advisor specialising in strategy, leadership, and purpose-driven development. Our host for this event is Dhwani Shah.
With a professional background in psychotherapy and social work, Christian has dedicated his career to supporting individuals facing addiction and AIDS. His journey includes time as a Zen monk, integrating Eastern spiritual traditions into his work. With over 30 years of experience as a business consultant, Christian leads European and global transformation projects, coaching senior executives and integrating technology and science with wisdom traditions.
Drawing inspiration from thought leaders such as Nisargadatta Maharaj, Dogen, Alan Watts, and Rainer Maria Rilke, Christian reflects a deep engagement with both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Currently residing in Spain, Christian tends to an ancient olive grove in the Sierra Nevada while supporting individuals worldwide. In our podcast, Christian will share insights on Conscious Leadership as a Spiritual Practice.
Topic Covered:
- Can you share with us how your background in psychotherapy and social work has influenced your approach to conscious leadership?
- How has your experience as a Zen monk shaped your understanding of integrating Eastern spiritual traditions into your work?
- What inspired you to combine technology and science with wisdom traditions in your consulting projects?
- How do you define conscious leadership and why do you see it as a spiritual practice?
- Can you elaborate on the role of thought leaders such as Nisargadatta Maharaj, Dogen, Alan Watts, and Rainer Maria Rilke in shaping your perspective on leadership?
- How do you balance the principles of Eastern and Western philosophical traditions in your coaching and consulting work?
- What are some key challenges you have faced in promoting conscious leadership in European and global transformation projects?
- How do you believe conscious leadership can contribute to personal and professional growth for individuals worldwide?
- What advice would you give to aspiring leaders looking to incorporate spiritual practices into their leadership style?
- How do you see the future of conscious leadership evolving in the business world?
