SFH # 144 A New Leadership Model with Nilima Bhat of Shakti Leadership
Apr 5, 2021
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Nilima Bhat is a transformational facilitator, author of "Shakti Leadership," and a global speaker focused on conscious evolution. She discusses the essence of Shakti Leadership, merging feminine and masculine qualities to reshape leadership paradigms. The conversation dives into the importance of self-awareness and the critique of traditional, hyper-masculine business models. Mentorship's impact on her journey is highlighted, along with a vision of 100,000 empowered women leaders by 2030, advocating for a more balanced and sustainable approach to leadership.
Shakti leadership empowers leaders to operate from their true power through self-awareness, fostering a deep connection with their core essence.
The podcast critiques the current hyper-masculine leadership model and advocates for a balanced, sustainable approach that integrates both masculine and feminine values.
Deep dives
The Essence of Shakti Leadership
Shakti leadership is defined as the ability for leaders to operate from their true power, emphasizing the importance of presence. This presence allows leaders to step back from their egos, enabling them to connect deeply with their core essence and the current moment. By harnessing this true power, leaders can exert influence without relying solely on privilege or title, instead cultivating an innate strength that comes from self-awareness and alignment with one's purpose. The Shakti leadership model encourages individuals to access both their healthy masculine and feminine aspects, promoting a holistic approach to leadership that benefits all.
Conscious Leadership and Self-Mastery
Conscious leadership is characterized by self-mastery and selfless service, focusing on the awareness leaders have of their decisions and their impact on others. This approach requires leaders to integrate their masculine and feminine values, allowing for a balanced expression of both energies. Self-mastery involves understanding one's behaviors and actions, while selfless service drives leaders to contribute to something greater than themselves. The emphasis on cultivating these qualities highlights the idea that true leadership transcends gender and race, as everyone possesses the potential for both aspects within them.
Rethinking Capitalism for a Balanced Future
The current leadership model is critiqued for being overly focused on hyper-masculine values that prioritize growth and competition to the detriment of collaboration and caring. By recognizing that capitalism must align with natural laws and operate within the planet's finite boundaries, leaders are encouraged to foster a more sustainable approach. This involves acknowledging the interdependence of individuals within systems, where success is redefined by the well-being of all rather than the accumulation of resources for a few. A call for the urgent feminization of leadership is made, emphasizing that a balanced approach can restore harmony and address the deeper needs of society and the planet.
Nilima Bhat is a facilitator of personal transformation, coaching individuals and organizations in their quest for conscious evolution. She is an international speaker and trainer on organizational culture, conscious business, women in leadership, and self-awareness for work-life balance, as well as Indian wisdom and wellness traditions. Her book is titled Shakti Leadership: Embracing Feminine and Masculine Power in Business.
In this episode, I speak with Nilima about her mission and the impact Shakti Leadership is making in the world.