Dr. Rachelle C. Sampson - Breaking Patterns, Building Vision: Psychedelics in Executive Coaching

Sep 16, 2024

Dr. Rachelle C. Sampson, an executive coach and professor at the University of Maryland, shares her transformative insights on psychedelics in leadership. She reveals key findings from the Connected Leadership Project, revealing how psilocybin experiences can enhance decision-making and creativity in executives. The conversation explores the emotional dynamics of corporate change and the significance of a compelling vision in sustainability. Dr. Sampson underscores the interconnectedness of personal healing and its profound impact on professional environments.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

From Law to Leadership: A Journey in Coaching

03:28 • 14min

Enhancing Resilience with Apollo Neuro

17:34 • 6min

Crafting a Vision for Sustainability and Change

23:50 • 2min

Transformative Leadership Through Psychedelics

26:10 • 30min

Navigating Change through Mycelial Intelligence and Leadership

56:30 • 3min

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Rachelle Sampson, an executive coach, professor of business at the University of Maryland, and board member at the USONA Institute.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-266-rachelle-sampson-llb-phd/?ref=278

Dr. Sampson shares insights from the Connected Leadership Project, a groundbreaking study exploring how psychedelic experiences with psilocybin impact decision-making and leadership in business executives.

Dr. Rachelle Sampson is a distinguished researcher and executive coach. She is Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, and Senior Research Fellow at the ESG Institute, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sampson also serves on the Board of Directors for the Usona Institute, a non-profit conducting clinical trials for psilocybin and 5-MEO-DMT.

Dr. Sampson co-leads a pioneering research project on the impact of psychedelics on leadership creativity and decision-making, driven by her curiosity about the role of business organizations in catalyzing systems change.

Highlights:

Introduction to Dr. Rachelle Sampson and her background in business research and leadership
Initial interest in psychedelics’ impact on leaders
The genesis of the Connected Leadership Project
Key findings from the pilot study with business leaders
Observations on transformative experiences and their impact on leadership
On the longevity of psychedelic effects in leadership contexts
Exploration of narcissism concerns in leadership and psychedelics
The potential for psychedelics to catalyze systems change

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