The Creative Leader Advantage: Breathwork, Calm & Confidence

Explore executive presence and creative leadership through a unique lens with Simone Jenkinson, a master of movement and community-driven creativity. In this episode, Simone shares how breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement can cut through corporate noise, help regulate your nervous system, and empower you to lead with calm clarity. Drawing on decades of experience directing global productions and her journey from high-intensity performance to nurturing creativity, Simone reveals practical ways to unlock your creative potential, overcome self-criticism, and show up fully for yourself and your team. What You Will Learn: 💡 How breathwork and meditation are powerful tools to cultivate calm focus and enhance your executive presence 💡 Ways to access and grow your creativity—even if you don’t see yourself as a “creative”—through movement and mindful practices 💡 The importance of abandoning self-criticism and consistently showing up to deepen your leadership and personal growth Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Speaker Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:58) Welcome to Optimising Leader Brilliance (01:24) Meet Simone Jenkinson — Aerial Artist, Director & Community Builder (02:09) Simone's World: Life in Rural Galicia, Open Houses & Creative Communities (09:19) Hilo — The Movement Practice Simone Designed (16:27) From the Stage to Hilo — A Physical Theater Career & Performing with Legends (18:01) Why Movement Heals: The Spine, Breathwork & Getting Centred (27:57) How to Access Your Creativity (Even If You Don't Think You're Creative) (42:32) Simone's Top 3 Actionable Tips to Get Started Today (49:44) Pause, Reflect & Act — Mini Coaching Practice ⭐Download My Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool: https://mailchi.mp/dab4b2568b71/free-... ⭐Follow or Contact Simone Jenkinson: IG: artistretreatgalicia ⭐Follow Estelle Read: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee   ⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call: ⁠https://estelleread.com/resources/⁠   ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: ⬆️⁠The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠ 🎇⁠The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠   ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: ⁠Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress ⁠   ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: ⁠Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress, when you sign up. ⁠ ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️. ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube: 🎧Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: https://estelleread.com/podcast/ 📺Watch on YouTube:    / @estelleread   ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. #ExecutivePresence | #CalmConfidence | #LeadershipSkills | #CreativeLeadership | #MindfulLeadership