Episode 9 – Managing Your Leadership State: Above and Below the Line

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYaCw68R5o0

In this extended conversation, Juliet and Sammy explore a core leadership skill: managing your personal state and resourcefulness. They build on the simple yet powerful concept of “Above and Below the Line” from the Conscious Leadership Group, showing how awareness of your mindset can transform the way you lead.

Sammy shares practical examples of being above or below the line in real work scenarios, while Juliet holds the concept, encouraging reflection and curiosity. Together, they guide viewers to simply start noticing where they are operating from - without judgment or pressure.

Being above the line means showing up open, curious, and collaborative. You approach challenges with creativity, learning, and an awareness of your impact on others. In contrast, being below the line can bring defensiveness, rigidity, or a focus on being right, which can make collaboration and decision-making harder.

The conversation emphasises that awareness is the first step. Leaders don’t need to stay above the line perfectly - but recognising when you’ve slipped below the line gives you a choice: to respond consciously or react automatically.

This episode also teases a follow-up conversation, where Juliet and Sammy will explore practical ways to shift back above the line once you notice you’ve dropped below it. For now, the focus is on gentle observation and creating self-awareness - an essential foundation for conscious leadership.

If you’re looking to develop your leadership presence, enhance workplace relationships, and build emotional intelligence, this episode offers practical insights and easy-to-apply reflections to start noticing your state today.