Embodied Leadership: Leading from Presence, Not Pressure
Embodied leadership training
In today’s fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, leadership often defaults to overthinking, urgency, and emotional reactivity. This workshop invites participants to explore a new paradigm of leadership—one rooted in presence, self-awareness, and somatic intelligence. Drawing from neuroscience, mindfulness,…
Active Listening
Body Scan & Body Awareness
Breathwork
Communication Skills Practice
Empathy Exercises
Journalling & Reflection
Workshop
Description
In today’s fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, leadership often defaults to overthinking, urgency, and emotional reactivity. This workshop invites participants to explore a new paradigm of leadership—one rooted in presence, self-awareness, and somatic intelligence.
Drawing from neuroscience, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence research, participants learn how the nervous system directly influences leadership behaviors, decision-making, and team dynamics. Through experiential somatic exercises and reflective dialogue, leaders discover how to recognize when they’re operating from stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and how to shift into a regulated state of grounded clarity and connection.
By cultivating somatic awareness—the ability to sense and interpret the body’s cues—leaders strengthen their capacity to respond rather than react, communicate with authenticity, and inspire through calm, embodied presence.
Benefits
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Understand the connection between the nervous system, leadership style, and emotional intelligence
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Learn to recognize and regulate stress responses to lead with clarity and confidence
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Develop somatic intelligence—the ability to use the body as a tool for insight, intuition, and decision-making
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Enhance communication, empathy, and trust within teams
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Build psychological safety and a culture of mindfulness and authenticity at work
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Experience simple grounding and breath-based techniques to stay composed under pressure
Why it works:
This workshop connects the science of emotional regulation with the art of embodied presence. By combining EQ frameworks with somatic awareness and mindfulness practices, participants move beyond cognitive leadership training into a more holistic, embodied form of influence—where calm, clarity, and connection become the true measures of effective leadership.
Hosted by Ariana Rodriguez
About the Host
I’m a multidisciplinary wellness entrepreneur, educator, healer and corporate consultant with over a decade of experience at the intersection of nutrition, psychology, somatics, and spiritual science. My work bridges mental wellness and conscious leadership, offering evidence-based and experiential solutions for individuals and organizations seeking deeper job satisfaction, well-being, purpose, and performance. My expertise in somatic therapy, mindfulness, and breathwork allows me to facilitate deeper embodiment and stress regulation experiences (both in-person and virtually). Trained in Somatic Embodiment Coaching, Yoga, Emotional Freedom Technique, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and Polyvagal-Informed Breathwork, Reiki + Cacao Ceremonies, I integrate these tools to help participants cultivate nervous system balance, emotional intelligence, and workplace cohesion. I offer bespoke wellness solutions for organizations, retreats, and conscious brands, including: Corporate Wellness Consulting: Custom-designed well-being programs and metrics frameworks integrating nutrition, psychology, and mindfulness. Workshops & Keynotes: Topics include Mental Health Nutrition, Cultivating Emotional Intelligence, Somatic and Spiritual Intelligence, Breathwork, Navigating the Unknown with Rizz, and Embodied Leadership. Ceremonial & Somatic Experiences: Cacao ceremonies, breathwork, and mindfulness retreats for teams or leadership groups seeking connection and creativity. Program Development: Strategic design of evidence-based, scalable wellness interventions for startups, wellness brands, and education platforms. My approach fuses science and spirit, combining the rigor of psychological research and nutritional science with the wisdom of ancient traditions. My facilitation style is evidence-informed yet deeply human, inviting participants to not only understand well-being intellectually but to experience it somatically and sustainably.
Certifications & Credentials
Registered Dietitian (HCPC DT29878)
Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor
Master of Science in Human Nutrition (McGill University)
Master of Arts in Psychology, specialised in the Spirit Mind Body Sciences (Columbia University)
200Hr- Certified Yoga Teacher (Hatha & Vinyasa)
Reiki Level I & II
Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner
Past Clients
Women in Innovation, Sherrit, Arootah, Columbia University, King's College London, Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, McGill University
Focus Areas
Well-being/Health
Location
Montreal, QC, Canada
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Travel Locations
Ottawa, Ontario
New York City
Boston
Toronto
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
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