Grow Strong Leaders Podcast
I’m fascinated by what it takes for leaders to live their values consistently, especially when it’s hard.
On the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast, I have candid conversations with senior executives who are sustaining principled leadership inside complex organizations. We explore how leadership capability, organizational systems, and the everyday decisions reinforce values.
Our discussions also explore what gets tested when pressure rises—and the personal guardrails leaders rely on to stay aligned.
If you believe values should guide real decisions—not just appear on the wall—you'll feel right at home here.
Grow Strong Leaders Podcast
389: The Power of Being Fully Present
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What if one of the most important leadership skills isn't speaking more clearly, making faster decisions, or solving problems more quickly—but simply being fully present?
In this thoughtful conversation, psychologist and coach Dr. Pam Garcy shares practical ways to quiet the mental stories that pull us away from the people and moments that matter most. Drawing from her book The Present Coach, Pam explains why returning to the present is a practice, not a destination, and how slowing down allows us to respond with greater wisdom, calmness, and compassion.
Together we explore what happens in our minds and bodies when we're under pressure, why our presence influences everyone around us, and how simple daily practices can help us become steadier leaders, partners, parents, and friends. Along the way, Pam shares moving personal stories and practical techniques you can begin using immediately—including one surprisingly simple exercise that may forever change the way you drink your morning coffee.
Dr. Pam Garcy, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, coach, author, and teacher with over two decades of experience supporting individuals and professionals in meaningful personal change. Her work integrates psychological depth, presence-based practices, and practical tools for emotional regulation, self-leadership, and sustainable growth—an integration that forms the foundation of The Present Coach.
You'll discover
- Why returning matters more than perfection
- Practical ways to regain calm under pressure
- How stories quietly shape your reactions
- Why your presence influences everyone around you
- Simple daily practices that build lasting awareness
Connect with Pam Garcy, PhD on Social Media
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-d-garcy-ph-d-5507439/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrPamGarcy/
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpamgarcyprosperity
Website
My Inner Guide https://www.myinnerguide.com/
Books
The Present Coach: Your Companion Guide to Traversing Life with Clients
https://www.amazon.com/Present-Coach-Companion-Traversing-Clients/dp/1600252303
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