Grounded Leadership
Breathwork and nervous system regulation
The most effective leaders aren't the loudest in the room, they're the most present. Grounded Leadership is a practical workshop that gives leaders and teams real, body-based tools for staying regulated, clear, and connected in high-stakes moments: difficult…
Workshop
Description
The most effective leaders aren't the loudest in the room, they're the most present. Grounded Leadership is a practical workshop that gives leaders and teams real, body-based tools for staying regulated, clear, and connected in high-stakes moments: difficult conversations, high-pressure presentations, rapid change, and everything in between. Drawing on her experience in breathwork facilitation, communication strategy, and over a decade working with global teams across industries, Emily brings a grounded, no-nonsense approach to a topic that is too often left abstract.
The session opens with a short breath practice that gives participants a direct, immediate experience of self-regulation; so the tools feel embodied, not theoretical, from the very start. The middle section moves through facilitated exploration of how the nervous system affects leadership presence, communication, and decision-making, with practical techniques participants can apply in real situations. The close is action-oriented: each participant leaves with two or three specific tools they can use the same afternoon. This is development work that sticks... because it lives in the body, not just the notes.
Benefits
- Builds real-time self-regulation tools for high-pressure situations
- Strengthens communication clarity and presence
- Applicable immediately not just in theory
- Especially powerful for leadership teams and people managers
Hosted by Emily Thompson
About the Host
Emily's work lives at the intersection of movement, creativity, and strategy – three practices she sees as deeply connected. As a yoga instructor, breathwork guide, and brand facilitator, she brings a distinctive rhythm to her sessions: grounded enough to settle a room, energizing enough to spark real momentum. Whether she's leading a functional movement flow, a team communication workshop, or a creative ideation session, her approach is always the same: meet people where they are, and help them go somewhere better. Having worked across global teams and industries, she brings a rare blend of creative vision and logistical precision that makes her sessions as well-crafted as they are felt.
Past Clients
Scotiabank, University Hospital Network (Toronto), Fjällräven Global, The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, Toronto Vegetarian Association, The Woods Arts & Wellness, Dorsu Cambodia,
Focus Areas
Location
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Languages
English
Travel Locations
Would be open to anywhere if the opportunity arose! I am also a British citizen by birth as well as a Canadian citizen.
Corporate Experience
Significant
Certifications & Credentials
200hr Yoga Teacher training and additional qualifications
Creative Leadership certificate from Hyper Island
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
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