Leading with Somatic Intelligence: Rebecca Arora on Presence, Posture, and Executive Impact

Leading with Somatic Intelligence: Rebecca Arora on Presence, Posture, and Executive Impact

April 9, 2026 · 44 min

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Ilene Schaffer interviews Rebecca Arora about the importance of somatic intelligence in leadership.

In this episode of What’s Possible, Ilene Schaffer sits down with executive coach and author Rebecca Arora to explore somatic intelligence, or the intelligence of the body, and why it matters so much for leadership, communication, and connection. Rebecca works with senior leaders at companies like Google, Salesforce, and IDEO, helping them move beyond “head-only” leadership and use posture, pace, presence, and physical awareness to lead with more empathy, courage, and impact. Drawing on her n...

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