S2.E23: Limber Leader w. Maryam Sharifzadeh of Office Yoga

Chill + Ambitious

Yogi and business owner Maryam has always built on her achievements and followed her curiosity. This founder of Office Yoga (www.officeyoga.com) capitalizes on her own strengths while leading by letting others do what they’re best at. She proves that there is plenty of room for zen in business. Listen in to #LimberLeader while we discuss following your strengths, filling your own cup, how all leaders are made. 0:38 Does O have impact at work? 2:50 Maryam has always made money off of being an instructor 5:13 Starting Office Yoga 8:54 Office Yoga Response 12:46 What Maryam looks for in teachers 15:07 Perception of leaders diff than what makes a good leader 16:22 Leaders are a reflection of the state of the people 17:25 O loves LBJ 20:10 Why Office Yoga is Chill and Ambitious 22:15 Must adapt class to each client—can’t cookie cutter it 24:30 Puppy pose not office appropriate 26:49 Maryam keeps finding herself in leadership positions 30:00 Maryam is the hub in her group of friends 31:32 Maryam torn between coaching and managing 33:55 Daily Desires 36:11 What happens when you don’t connect with a student 38:03 Maryam had to cut programs and projects she loved 40:16 What defines a leader? Versus follower? Versus manager? 43:06 Has Maryam always felt comfortable being in the leadership position? 48:26 Responsibility of leadership 53:25 Loudest voice in the room is the weakest 54:45 Leaders empower ppl and allow them to do their work 55:14 What is the appeal of loud leaders? 59:50 Vipassana retreat 1:07:02 Breather: brt.hr/CHILL. 1:08:33 O and No’s reflections 1:17:03 Question You Didn’t Know Was Relevant: What role do you always play?