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The Everyday MysticAuthor: Corissa Saint Laurent
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The Art of Discarding: Navigating the Inner Mountain of Leadership w/ George Thompson
Episode 129
Monday, 2 March, 2026
Corissa sits down with filmmaker and educator George Thompson to explore the profound shift from doing to being. They discuss George’s journey from university anxiety to studying Tai Chi and Taoism in the Wudang Mountains of China, and how to practicalize ancient wisdom to resolve modern leadership bottlenecks.George Thompson is the founder of Balance is Possible!— a 15-person team on a mission to inspire balance for people and planet. His films and teachings have touched over 25 million people and he is supported by renowned changemakers including the late Dr. Jane Goodall, Louie Schwartzberg, Tara Brach, Stephen Fry and many more.Once plagued by anxiety and a sense of disconnection, George’s journey led him from pain to purpose. With playful kindness, George helps people to do the same and awaken their potential. Key Takeaways:The Inner Mountain View: Gaining perspective above the valleys of reactivity.Unlearning vs. Accumulation: Why leadership in the new era requires daily discarding.The Life Evaluator: How to relate to the internal voice of judgment.Wu Wei in Business: Making high-stakes decisions through effortless intuitive action.Notable Quotes:"For most people, the body is a vehicle to move the brain between meetings.""Learning the Tao is a process of discarding... until all that's left is effortless, spontaneous being.""The journey is not from here to there, but from there where we think we should be, to here—the life that is here."Connect with George:WebsiteYouTubeGeorge’s latest film, The Subtle Art of Losing YourselfFacebookInstagramPodcastSpotify☯ Join Master Gu’s FREE 4-week Taoist Wellness Course 👉 Connect with Corissa: Explore the Advisory. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/advisory Inquire for Keynotes. https://corissasaintlaurent.com/speaking If this conversation awoke or inspired something in you, please consider leaving us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help us reach more people. Thanks for tuning in!
