Connected with Jen and Shannon Good Vibrations with Ginny Whitelaw
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Sep 8, 2025 Ginny Whitelaw is a biophysicist, Zen master, and leadership expert who shares her insights on resonance and transformation. She discusses 'islands of coherence,' places where clarity and purpose thrive amidst chaos. The conversation touches on the importance of active listening and curiosity in leadership. Ginny emphasizes that true leadership is about connection, not control, and explores how resonance can spark creativity and healing. Her journey from aspiring astronaut to exploring the mind-body connection offers a unique perspective on authentic living.
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From NASA Dream To Zen Pivot
- Ginny applied to be an astronaut, worked at NASA, and hid health issues to protect her dream.
- A panic attack in the ER forced her to rethink purpose and led her toward Zen and service.
Train The Body, Free The Mind
- Train the body to change habitual thought patterns rather than relying on the mind alone.
- Use embodied practices to alter the conditions from which thoughts arise and enable deeper change.
Resonance Is A Cross-Scale Mechanism
- Resonance literally means to vibrate with and operates across scales from atoms to teams.
- Leaders can use resonance to sense and convert energy into meaningful forms and collective action.