Who starts a company on her credit card and turns it into one of the fastest-growing firms in Canada? Who walks away from a successful exit not to retire, but to build a movement that treats companies as forces for good?This episode is a conversation with Catherine R. Bell, founder of The Awakened Company and former CEO of Blue Era. Catherine is a multi-company entrepreneur, bestselling author, culture transformer and unapologetic believer that business can -and must- awaken.We talk about the role of intuition in leadership and how “lightning-bolt knowing” shapes the biggest decisions. And also why ignoring your intuition feels like a sinking stone while following it feels like lift and expansion. Catherine opens up about the risks she took, the failures she learned from, and the inner trust that carried her through building multiple companies while raising a family.It was my good fortune to be able to sit down with her for a candid, energising look at purpose, culture, and the courage to build the world you believe in. Join in!Links to Catherine, book and companyBook: https://www.amazon.ca/Awakened-Company-Catherine-R-Bell/dp/1897238797Company: https://awakenedcompany.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellcatherine/Twitter / X: https://x.com/AwakenedCompanyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakenedcompanyInsta: https://www.instagram.com/theawakenedcompany/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwakenedCompanyCatherine Bell: https://catherinerbell.com/Links to MauriceCommunity: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/communityWebinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinarsPodcast: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/podcastEmail: maurice@intuitiveleader.netLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/MasterClass Decoding Intuition™: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/masterclass
Remember IoT (Internet of Things)? Exactly, hardly anyone does. Instead it is AI that turned out to be the “next big thing”. While everybody was betting on IoT, some were picking up a “weak signal” called AI and placed their bets on its breakthrough. Among those who did is my next guest, Danish-born and now living in Switzerland, Jens Hansen, Futurist and Investor.In this episode I had the chance to speak with Jens about AI and Intuition and about investing while picking up weak signals. Jens explains that in the age of AI, intuition is no longer optional. It is becoming a leader’s most essential differentiator when making judgement calls. Leaders must learn to combine hard data with gut sense, especially as the pace of change accelerates now that AI is, as Jens explains for us, the Fourth Industrial Revolution.Welcome to Jens’ fascinating world as an investor, with horizon scanning and the ability to spot patterns. Hear him explain how Nvidia’s Founder Jensen Huang used his intuition to go all in with Nvidia and why intuition has direct financial value.You can find Jens hereFuturist and horizon scanning - www.shapingtomorrow.comCompany Future Associates - www.futureassociates.comJens on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jensulrikhansenLinks to MauriceLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/Decoding Intuition™: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/masterclassCommunity: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/communityWebinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinarsPodcast: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/podcastEmail: maurice@intuitiveleader.net
I sat down with Ginette Gagnon, a Canadian French corporate executive coach and angel investor. For Ginette, leadership is all about influencing people, and without intuition, it’s easy to get that wrong. Listen in to an open-hearted and enlightening talk!With a background in mathematics and actuarial science, Ginette held senior roles at global firms like CGI and Aeroplan, advising top executives and navigating complex strategy.Early in her career, she relied on logic and data, but quickly realized that intuition is essential to influence and guide people in the right way.Now, as the founder of Mindful Humans and author of Mindful Influence, she helps leaders and start-ups integrate this “inner knowing” with strategic execution. Especially at the top where data can be limited and decisions matter most, trusting your intuition is in her view not optional, but essential.Links Ginette:Website: https://mindfulhumans.today/en/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginette-gagnon/Link to Ginette's Book Mindful InfluenceLinks to MauriceCommunity: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/communityWebinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinarsPodcast: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/podcastEmail: maurice@intuitiveleader.netLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/MasterClass Decoding Intuition™: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/masterclass
What does Peak Performance and Personal and Professional Mastery have to do with Intuition? Please meet Professor Viktor Dörfler in our series Science behind intuition. He deep-interviewed 19 Nobel price winners on-topic how they got to their scientific break-throughs. Spoiler alert: intuitive leaps are involved. Also he conducted a broader study called the Master-Apprentice project (Nobel Price Winners being the Masters), studying how expertise and knowledge knowingly is being taught and learned. Spoiler alert: tacit knowledge is right around the corner here. If you want to truly get why Intuition is crucial to High- Performance, this short, yet crisp and fascinating episode simply is a must for you!Links to Viktor DörflerTEDx Talk Nobel Price Winners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpdg6bazL9gBook What everybody should know about AI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009037853LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktordorfler/Viktor’s work on Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Viktor-DoerflerAll of Viktors work on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B088Q1CYLV/Viktor’s personal website: https://viktordorfler.com/Viktor’s site at the University of Strathclyde: https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/dorflerviktordr/Links to MauriceCommunity: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/communityWebinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinarsPodcast: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/podcastEmail: maurice@intuitiveleader.netLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/MasterClass Decoding Intuition™: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/masterclass
In this episode of The Intuitive Leader, I sit down with Rick Snyder, founder of The Invisible Edge and author of Decisive Intuition. We talk about how leaders can tune into the invisible conversations happening in every room, the ones that aren’t spoken, but often felt and are crucial to good leadership. We explore how intuition works, how it differs from emotional reactivity, and how leaders can begin to develop intuitive skills in practical ways. Rick brings lived wisdom and whether you’re in leadership, building a company, or navigating personal decisions, this conversation helps you understand the power of your inner signals. Enjoy the conversation!Links to Rick and The Invisible EdgeInvisible Edge website: https://invisible-edgellc.com/Decisive Intuition book: https://tinyurl.com/mtym3zr3Linkedin profile: linkedin.com/in/rick-snyder-80ab8761Leadership Academy online courses: https://invisible-edgellc.com/iela-main/Community: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/communityWebinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinarsPodcast: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/podcastEmail: maurice@intuitiveleader.netLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/Links to MauriceMasterClass Decoding Intuition™: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/masterclass
Meet Jeremy Swartz. If you’re a founder or CEO looking to build a purpose-driven business without losing your edge, this conversation is a must. We talk about trusting your gut, redefining failure, and why the process matters more than just the outcome. Part 2 of 2 with JeremyJeremy shows us that intuitive leadership is about creating psychological safety, trusting one's deeper sense of judgment, and leading with calm presence in complex, high-pressure environments.We explore the role of intuition in leadership, how it develops, its impact on decision-making and team culture, and how it complements data and strategy in modern corporate life.Jeremy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeremy-swartz-8902344Links MauriceMasterClass Decoding Intuition™: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/masterclassWebinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinarsCommunity: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/communityPodcast: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/podcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/
Meet Jeremy Swartz. If you’re a founder or CEO looking to build a purpose-driven business without losing your edge, this conversation is a must. We talk about trusting your gut, redefining failure, and why the process matters more than just the outcome. Part 1 of 2 with JeremyJeremy shows us that intuitive leadership is about creating psychological safety, trusting one's deeper sense of judgment, and leading with calm presence in complex, high-pressure environments.We explore the role of intuition in leadership, how it develops, its impact on decision-making and team culture, and how it complements data and strategy in modern corporate life.Jeremy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeremy-swartz-8902344Links MauriceMasterClass Decoding Intuition™: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/masterclassWebinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinarsCommunity: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/communityPodcast: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/podcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/
Please meet Professor Eugene Sadler-Smith, one of the world’s leading voices on intuition in business and leadership. Eugene is Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the University of Surrey (UK), where he’s spent over two decades researching and teaching Intuition in decision-making and hubris in leadership.He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and several influential books. Such as Trust Your Gut – a practical guide to developing intuitive intelligence.Eugene’s work has been featured on BBC Radio 4, Sky TV, The Times, and more. He has collaborated with major institutions like Tesco, the Met Police, and several UK government bodies. He is among the most cited researchers in the field of intuition and management.In our conversation, we explore the science of creative intuition and how leaders can learn to trust their gut and much more!Links to Eugene’s work:Intuition in Business Oxford University PressThe Hubris Hazard RoutledgeTrust Your Gut (pre-order) PearsonUniversity Profile University of SurreyEugene on LinkedIn Links to MauriceMasterClass Decoding Intuition™: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/masterclassWebinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinarsCommunity: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/communityPodcast: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/podcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/
Trust Sells! Sunil Godse discovered that the fastest way to earn that trust and accelerate business success, is by tapping into your intuition. After thousands of hours studying research and interviewing hundreds of entrepreneurs, he found that intuition is a powerful, subconscious force we’re all born with. When used effectively, it guides the crucial decisions that attract the right employees and customers, people who believe in your brand.This trust becomes your greatest asset. It motivates your team to go above and beyond. It makes your customers eager to buy from you even at higher prices. And it creates a brand people feel connected to, which drives long-term growth.Sunil has lived this. His own intuitive approach led to over $20 million in revenue before helping global brands like Citibank, SAP, Rogers Wireless, and Western Digital build trust-driven success through his Intuitive Branding method.Links Sunil (guest)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnuPjpIjX90q2wuSMe9YKwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilgodse/Twitter: https://x.com/sunilgodseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunilgodse/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitivebranding101/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intuitivebranding?_t=8mtSDnphWhZ&_r=1Links Maurice (host)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/Community: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/communityWebinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinars
I am Maurice Jenkens and the Creator and your Host of this podcast. This episode is My Take on Intuition, radical self-trust and psychological safety. What is intuition and what do I mean with Decoding Intuition™? I want to share with you my journey “from stuck to clarity” and how that has shaped both my private life as well as my drive to bring together like-minded Founders and CEOs that speak the same language. This is my invitation to you to start your journey to Decode your Intuition™ purpose, connection and find True Fulfillment.Tags #intuition #gutfeeling #decodingIntuition #leadership #entrepreneurship #trust #mauricejenkens Links to Maurice MasterClass Decoding Intuition™: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/masterclass Webinars: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/webinars Community: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/community Podcast: https://www.intuitiveleader.net/podcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricejenkens/