Embodied Leadership: Practices to Transform Yourself and Those You Lead

To lead effectively in an unpredictable, high-pressure world, leaders must go beyond theory and embody the values, skills, and behaviors that create trust, resilience, and sustainable success.

In this course, learn the practices of embodied leadership, a transformative approach that helps leaders align their values with their actions, respond skillfully to stress, and foster inclusive, high-performing teams. Explore the costs of outdated leadership paradigms, uncover your leadership story, and commit to becoming the leader your team needs. Through practical exercises, instructor Rhodes Perry shows you how to manage stress responses, set professional boundaries, and cultivate collective care within your organization. Check out this course to learn the tools and practices to lead with greater presence, clarity, and impact and build organizations that thrive in today’s fast-changing environment.

Learning objectives
Analyze the limitations of traditional leadership models and their impact on workplace inclusion, psychological safety, and team performance.
Evaluate personal leadership experiences, values, and behaviors to identify gaps and opportunities for growth toward embodied leadership.
Apply embodied leadership practices, such as centering, setting boundaries, and managing stress responses, to enhance decision-making and team dynamics.
Create a leadership commitment statement and action plan to integrate embodied leadership principles into daily interactions and long-term professional growth.
Demonstrate techniques for fostering collective care, civil discourse, and co-regulation within teams to build a culture of trust, learning, and collaboration.