Conscious Living with Diana Chapman
Living above the line
Most of us believe we’re self-aware. We reflect. We’re curious. We aim to be honest.
But when we feel misunderstood or under pressure, something shifts. We defend. We withdraw. We try to prove. We go unconscious—without even realizing it. We call it leadership. But often, we’re just running old patterns.
That’s why I invited Diana Chapman into the Stray Reflections community. She’s the co-author of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. Her work has fundamentally changed how I think about responsibility, truth-telling, and what it means to lead with presence.
In this conversation, we explore:
The unconscious habits that derail even the most capable leaders
How to shift from reactivity to agency
The drama triangle we all fall into—and how to step out
Why emotional honesty is a superpower
What it takes to stop outsourcing approval, control, and security
How to live and lead from your Zone of Genius
Diana doesn’t offer platitudes. She offers clarity. And the questions she poses will stay with you.
If you’re navigating high-stakes decisions—or just want to show up more powerfully at work and home—this is a conversation worth your time.
You can listen to our full conversation here. The short transcript is pretty good too.
With gratitude,
Jawad