Quality of Mind: Realising Exponential Potential.

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology'' - the Secret Source' that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation. 🧭 Episode Summary: Leading from Your Highest Frequency: The Shift That Changes Everything - What if the secret to transformation wasn’t more effort, but less? In this conversation, Piers is joined by Carolina—a self-described “quantum-preneur” and lifelong system challenger—to explore what lies beyond the conventional narrative of psychological effort, productivity, and leadership. T Drawing on examples from nature, frequency science, and lived experience, they examine what it means to lead from the inside-out, why presence is more powerful than personality, and how leadership shifts when we stop managing our minds and start tuning into a deeper field of intelligence. Listen in to explore and unravel the deeper intelligence of frequency, presence, and felt experience. This episode covers: The Myth of Mental Effort: Why even brilliant, well-intentioned leaders feel trapped in a system of grind — and what opens up when we stop playing that game. From Thinking to Feeling to Sensing: How most of what we call “feeling” is actually thought — and how to recalibrate to the real, felt experience beneath it. Frequency & Flow: You’re not “low energy,” you’re just misaligned. The power of vibrational awareness and coherence in leadership. Language Gets in the Way: When describing falls short, sensing takes over. Why flow, frequency, and state can’t be fully explained — but they can be known. Nature as a Teacher: What horses, babies, and “cutting the tension in the room” show us about energetic leadership. Leadership as State, Not Strategy: Your presence is doing the work. How your inner aperture influences everything around you. We Are Not Broken — Just Desensitised: You don’t need fixing, you just need remembering. Reconnection, not self-improvement, is the path. From Me to We: Why legacy isn't about doing more — it’s about being differently. The shift from personal success to embodied impact. 🔎 For Listeners Who: Feel the weight of responsibility, but suspect there’s another way Want to access their best-day leadership more consistently Sense the limitations of conventional mindset tools Are curious about how presence and frequency influence business, relationships, and wellbeing Are ready to go beyond the conceptual and into direct experience This episode is a invitation to stop efforting and start sensing. If you’re curious about what it means to live, lead, and create from an entirely different paradigm... this one’s for you. 🧭 Mentioned in the Episode: Energy Fields & The Heart’s Intelligence: Why the heart’s magnetism matters more than the brain’s charge Expanded vs Contracted Aperture: A Quality of Mind lens for understanding state and clarity Cold Showers, Grounding & Nature: Simple ways to sense the raw intelligence of presence Human Doings vs Human Beings: Why we’ve forgotten how to feel — and how to get it back The Field is Always Working: But are we available to receive? Feeling as Feedback: Using sensation as a gentle, impersonal indicator of aperture ✉️ Connect and Learn More: You can connect with Carolina via Linkedin and her website here 💻 Explore more Quality of Mind resources: www.qualityofmind.biz – articles, explainer videos, and programme info Video: Why Do We Describe Quality of Mind as Before Psychology? — clear 2-min intro Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here Follow Piers on LinkedIn for regular posts and reflections Subscribe to our YouTube channel for quick, powerful insight videos For a more in depth looking into the Before Psychology nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind listen here or here A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO YouTube

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology'' - the Secret Source' that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation. 🧭 Episode Summary: What if everything we’ve been taught about resilience and healing is upside down? Piers chats with leadership coach and former lawyer Bill Giruzzi about the hidden architecture behind healing, resilience, and our capacity for wellbeing. They explore how society’s obsession with avoiding discomfort is not only unhelpful — it’s quietly costing us our aliveness, potential, and freedom. Through Bill’s deeply personal story of debilitating anxiety and the profound insights that emerged on the other side, we unpack: Why “getting rid of symptoms” isn’t the same as true wellbeing How trying to manage or avoid uncomfortable feelings can keep us stuck The real shift that dissolves suffering at its source (and why it’s not what you think) Why the system is already built to heal — if we stop interfering The modern misunderstanding of resilience in business and leadership How our resistance to discomfort is often driven by a case of mistaken identity This episode challenges the conventional view of performance, healing, and leadership — and invites a deeper, more liberating understanding of the mind that’s surprisingly simple, yet profoundly transformative. 💡 Key Takeaways: The problem isn’t the feeling — it’s the resistance to it. There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re not broken. You’re just believing something untrue. True resilience comes not from building a thicker skin, but from seeing there’s nothing you need protection from. Your wellbeing isn’t something you earn — it’s something you uncover. 🔎 For Listeners Who: Are leaders, entrepreneurs, or coaches feeling worn down by chronic coping Sense there must be more to life and leadership than managing stress and ticking boxes Want to understand how to access a deeper, more sustainable version of wellbeing and freedom Are open to looking in a direction that challenges everything they thought they knew about the mind 🧭 Mentioned in the Episode: The myth of "fixing" yourself Flow state, self-identification, and the illusion of control Cold showers, toddlers, and the surprising route to emotional freedom ✉️ Connect and Learn More 📩 Email Bill📘 Bill's Book A Life Worth Living (Bill notes this reflects an earlier stage of his understanding) A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here For a more in depth looking into the Before Psychology nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind listen here or here Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and post

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates ''Before Psychology''- the Secret Source' that exponentially increases the peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation. In this episode, Piers discusses with show regular and fellow Quality of Mind collaborator Katrijn Van Oudheudsen the transformative potential of AI in enhancing human productivity, peace, and potential. How AI can revolutionise coaching, particularly in Direct Inquiry, making it a powerful tool for understanding the concept of 'no self.' The episode examines the potential of AI to democratize and accelerate the process of self-realization, offering unprecedented access to personal growth and collective harmony. Key Discussion Takeaways AI could be better than humans at coaching and awakening self-realisation The illusion of the separate self is the root of suffering—AI helps break it down AI coaching will become self-adjusting, engaging, and widely accessible The transformation AI enables is not just personal—it has global implications Key Chapters include: 00:49 Exploring AI's Potential in Coaching 02:49 Challenges and Opportunities of AI Coaching 05:03 AI & Direct Inquiry: A Perfect Match 07:10 Why Direct Inquiry Matters for Humanity 10:54 AI's Role in Awakening and Self-Realisation 11.10 The Evolution of Inquiry: From Gurus to AI 14:20 AI as the Ultimate Mirror for Self-Realisation 17:50 - AI’s Future in Transformational Coaching 20:00- Final Thoughts Curious - want to know more? You can find out more about Katrijn here and on her website here A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here For a more in depth looking into the Before Psychology nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind listen here or here Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and post

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that can exponentially increase the performance, resourcefulness and well-being for any individual or organisation. Unlocking Sales Success: The Power of Going Before the Self Welcome to the Quality of Mind Transforming Business Podcast Series! In this episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation with Nick, a former enterprise tech salesperson turned coach. Over the past 12-18 months, Nick has flourished in coaching, helping salespeople and leaders balance high performance with peace of mind. We delve into the art of sales and business development, discussing how understanding the nature of the mind and self can profoundly impact sales skills. We also discover Nick's transformative journey from facing anxiety and panic attacks in a high-pressure sales environment to finding true fulfilment. Tune in to explore topics like committed and intentional sales versus attached and invested approaches, and the invaluable distinction between serving and selling. Learn how you can become a better salesperson by recognising the freedom to experience any sensation without self-attachment. Discover how to handle any sensation or feeling and realize their true identity as awareness itself, rather than a separate self, leading to greater freedom and effectiveness in their professional and personal lives. Nick’s Journey: From high-pressure enterprise tech sales to transformative coaching The Shift from External to Internal Success: What happens when success on the outside doesn’t align with inner wellbeing? Selling vs. Serving: How a shift in perspective changes the sales experience for both the seller and the client Freedom in Sales: The distinction between being committed and intentional versus attached and invested The Fear of Fear: Why the real issue isn’t external circumstances but our perception of them High Performance & Flow States: Understanding what gets in the way of performing at your best Navigating Targets & Pressure: How sales professionals can stay in service mode even within high-pressure environments The Power of Inquiry: The role of direct experience in discovering what is truly real Curious - want to know more? You can find out more about Nick here and on his website here A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here Check out our other podcast episodes; a curated list here Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here For a more in depth looking into the Before Psychology nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind listen here or here Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and post

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that can exponentially increase the performance, resourcefulness and well-being for any individual or organisation. In this episode of the Quality of Mind Transforming Business Podcast, host Piers speaks with Emily Hawkins about the fundamental bases of achieving authentic business success. Emily shares her journey from the corporate world, emphasising the transition from relying on credentials to harnessing a more innate intelligence and resourcefulness. The conversation delves deep into exploring the significance of understanding one's true self, not only beyond our conditioning societal expectations but even before psychology. They discuss how dropping resistance to 'what is' and realising our innate, expansive nature can lead to genuine flow, creativity, and business success - revealing the secret sauce to thriving not just in business, but in life in general. 03:45 The Secret Sauce to Success 10:03 The Case of Mistaken Identity 12:58 Flow and Authentic Leadership 15:50 The Essence of Self and Flow 26:34 Embracing Differences and Overcoming Resistance 30:44 Embracing Our Unique Gifts 31:46 Acceptance and Resistance 32:25 The Illusion of Self-Identification 40:51 The Concept of Aperture 44:58 The Secret Sauce of Self-Realization 46:00 Daily Practices for Awakening 52:38 Letting Go of Self-Identification Curious - want to know more? You can find out more about Emily here her work on her website here A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind listen here or here Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and post

This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that can exponentially increase the performance, resourcefulness and well-being for any individual or organisation. In this exploration provoking episode, Piers Thurston and Dr. Amy Johnson explore the transformative concept of 'Before Psychology.' They discuss how recognising the base-level awareness that precedes thought and perception and feeling can unlock profound shifts in peace, performance, and human potential. The conversation delves into the challenges of perceiving the ordinary, innate wisdom often overlooked. It emphasises detaching from any pre-learnt to experience a more direct and untainted inquiry into reality. The episode offers insights into achieving psychological freedom and fulfilment by realising an ever-present ordinariness rather than acquiring new techniques. Debunking the myth of cause and effect Amy is the author of 'The Little Book of Big Change', she is a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show, Oprah.com, as well as Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and Self magazine. This is a relatively long episode, but it is all so very valuable - kick back and enjoy the exploration! Please let us know what resonates 01:37 Exploring Coaching and Psychology 03:14 The Power of Subtle Understanding 04:25 Challenges in Communicating Abstract Concepts 05:31 The Role of Words and Understanding 07:46 Direct Inquiry and Self-Realization 13:25 The Essence of Effortlessness and Ordinariness 23:02 Recognizing Thought and Self-Identification 33:37 The Journey to Subtractive Understanding 40:34 The Illusion of Free Will 42:36 Questioning Cause and Effect 47:06 The Unreliable Mind 58:33 Practical Tips for Awareness 01:10:The Joy of Exploration Curious - want to know more? You can find out more about Amy and her work here Amy's most recent Book 'Just a Thought' (aka That's Just What Minds Do :) purchase and get a free chapter here A previous episode with Amy where we discuss why we both evoled to up pointing our clients in this direction is here A summary of the Quality of Mind resources, to find out more TASTE THE MANGO YouTube and Sub stack all about Direct Inquiry, Explore for yourself Watch past clients talk about the power of Quality of Mind here For a more in depth looking into the nondual understanding behind Quality of Mind listen here or here Find out more about the relevance of Quality of Mind Check out our other podcast episodes, a curated list here Subscribe to our Quality of Mind YouTube channel for a series of 2 min videos all about Quality of Mind Piers Thurston regularly writes about Quality of Mind on LinkedIn and has a large collection of articles and post