"The Practice of Right Relationship: Leadership for a More Conscious World" with Christie Mann

Summary:

We flip the script in this milestone 100th episode of The UpLevel Podcast. Our Co-Founder, Rachel Baldi, steps into the interviewer’s seat to have a heartfelt, honest conversation with Christie Mann, best-selling author, executive coach, and Co-Founder & CEO of UpLevel.

Together, they explore the evolving concept of Right Relationship: how it shows up in our leadership, our lives, and our longing to live in integrity with ourselves, each other, and the world.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that transformation starts with radical self-awareness and continues through conscious connection and courageous action.

🎧 Tune in to celebrate our 100th episode and walk with us toward a more connected and compassionate way of being.

In This Episode:

• The difference between being “in” right relationship and returning to it

• How conscious conflict can restore trust and clarity

• Personal stories from Christie’s own growth journey

• Lessons from indigenous wisdom and leadership models

• Why R.O.I. should include emotional nourishment and integrity

• A look back at favorite past episodes that modeled a brave connection
  

Order of Topics:

• Defining Right Relationship

• Daily Practices and Challenges in Right Relationship

• The Benefits of Restoration: Individual and Collective Impact

• Reconnecting with Lineage and Ancestral Wisdom

• Navigating Discomfort: Staying Through the Sticky Bits

• Fortifying the Self: Nervous System, Nature, and Purpose

• Channeling Energy and Boundaries with an Open Heart

• Transformation Through Right Relationship: Personal Stories

• Tactics for Boundaried Openness

• Family and Intimate Relationships: Guest Case Studies

• Indigenous Wisdom and Community Restoration

• Expanding Right Relationship to Societies and Organizations

• The Movement: Right Relationship Activism

• Foundations and Striving: The Practice, Not the Destination

• New Metrics: Feeding and Sustaining Depth

• Joining the UpLevel Community

• The Power of Presence and Practice
  

Action Items:

• Embrace Right Relationship as a Dynamic Practice

  • Understand that the right relationship is not a static state but an ongoing practice.

  • Regularly assess your alignment (pono) in mind, body, and spirit.

  • Be aware of when you fall out of alignment and take steps to restore balance.

• Cultivate Awareness and Responsibility

  • Notice when you're reactive or disconnected; take responsibility for these moments.

  • Engage in honest conversations, apologize when necessary, and work towards healing.

• Implement Personal Self-Care Practices

  • Prioritize mental, physical, and emotional self-care to support relational capacity.

  • Incorporate routines like breathwork, nature time, rest, and prayer into daily life.

• Practice Empathy and Set Boundaries with Openness

  • Use empathy to foster deep understanding in relationships.

  • Learn to say "no" compassionately while maintaining a connection with others.

• Explore Ancestral Wisdom & Indigenous Teachings

  • Reconnect with your own ancestral lineages for deeper personal insights.

  • Respectfully learn from indigenous practices about reciprocity and land management.

• Apply Right Relationship Principles at Scale

• In Organizations:

  • Introduce KPIs focused on integrity rather than just financial gain.

  • Measure success by how well people are nourished emotionally and spiritually within organizations.

• In Communities:

  • Foster collective intentions for healing through community engagement projects or movements like “Right Relationship Activism.”

• On the Societal Level:

  • Advocate for societal norms that prioritize restorative practices over individualistic gains.

• Commit to Continuous Improvement Over Perfection

  • Accept mistakes as opportunities for growth; focus on presence rather than flawlessness.
    

About Christie:

Christie is a best-selling author, certified executive coach (CPCC, PCC), and the Co-Founder and CEO of UpLevel Productions—a global leader in leadership transformation. She’s the host of The UpLevel Podcast, consistently ranked among the Top 10 Coaching Culture podcasts worldwide. Driven by a deep commitment to fostering a more conscious, compassionate, and humane world, Christie is a visionary who empowers leaders and organizations to unlock their full potential and create meaningful, lasting impact.

Website: https://www.christiemann.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemann/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christiemann1/

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About UpLevel Productions: Founded by Christie Mann, MA, CPCC, PCC, and Rachel Baldi, CPCC, PCC, UpLevel creates, produces, and delivers Transformative Experiences, Workshops, Training, Events + Media that develop leaders who make our world a healthier, more alive, and connected place to be. As Associate CTI Faculty Partners, UpLevel is licensed to sell, produce, and deliver Co-Active coach training and leadership development programs around the world to support the transformational growth of individuals and culture inside the workplace and organization. www.uplevelproductions.com Instagram @uplevelproductions Facebook & LinkedIn @uplevelproductionscompany