The Mindful CEO

The Mindful CEO

Hosted by: Aaron Hendon and Chris Angell

For socially conscious business owners who have a legacy beyond the transaction and want to grow their business mindfully.

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Episodes

The Myth of Clutch Performance

Show Notes Summary In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris and Aaron explore the shift from controlling outcomes to following intuitive nudges in leadership and life. They unpack the inner conflict many founders...
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The Utility of In-Order-To

Show Notes Summary In this thought-provoking episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris and Aaron explore the hidden power—and hidden cost—of living “in order to.” From the cultural addiction to productivity to the...
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Being On a Roll vs Being In the Flow

Show Notes Summary In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris and Aaron unpack a deceptively simple distinction: being “on a roll” versus being “in the flow.” While both can feel energizing and productive, they explore...
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Stealing Fire

Show Notes Summary In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris and Aaron dive into the metaphor of "stealing fire"—a nod to Prometheus, myth, and modern leadership. They explore the connection between altered states,...
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Breaking through intergenerational trauma with Gail Willmore

Show Notes Summary In this deep and moving conversation, Gail Willmore joins The Mindful CEO to unpack the often invisible forces of intergenerational trauma—and how those forces shape our leadership, relationships,...
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The Master Mind as a Noun

Show Notes Summary In this deeply reflective and irreverently honest episode of The Mindful CEO, Aaron and Chris blow up traditional ideas about masterminds. Rather than treating the mastermind as a scheduled meeting...
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Honoring the Voice with Holly Porter

Show Notes Summary In this heartfelt episode of The Mindful CEO, Holly Porter joins Chris and Aaron to explore what it really means to honor the inner voice—especially when it challenges the rules we've been taught...
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The Trap of Urgency: Escaping the Productivity Lie

In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris and Aaron crack open the hidden traps that keep founders stuck in urgency, productivity addiction, and identity-based performance loops. From martial arts metaphors to raw...
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Transforming Grief into Growth with Martin Salama

In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris and Aaron dive deep with transformational coach Martin Salama, creator of the Warrior’s L.I.F.E. Code. Martin shares the pivotal moment that shattered his identity—a failed...
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Money Ball and Mindfulness with Kirk McCarley

In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris Angell sits down with executive coach and leadership sage Kirk McCarley to explore what happens when driven professionals trade burnout for inner alignment. Kirk shares the...
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Eliminating the “Ego Defense” with Katherine McCord

In this bold and heart-forward episode of The Mindful CEO, Katherine McCord joins Chris and Aaron to unpack what’s broken in the traditional hiring process—and what we must do instead. From embracing neurodiversity to...
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Call the Damn Leads with Drewbie Wilson

In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris Angell welcomes Drewbie Wilson—sales leader, entrepreneur, and VP at Break Free Academy. Drewbie shares his unconventional journey from selling comic books door-to-door to...
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