Discover how to develop a deeper, more grounded sense of presence that helps you lead, perform, and navigate change with calm clarity.

In this conversation, professional drummer and leadership coach Mark Poiesz shares insights from performing for millions and coaching leaders at Google, Warner Bros, and beyond.

You’ll learn:
- How to build genuine presence (stage, leadership and otherwise) that connects and inspires.
- The power of deep listening, to others, to energy, and to yourself.
- How cultivating an “I AM” sense of self creates resilience in uncertainty.
- A simple cue to help you cultivate presence in the moment, and navigate uncertainty, change, and conflict with grace.

Enjoy!

You can find Mark at:
Website: https://www.markpoiesz.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/markpoiesz_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markpoiesz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-poiesz/

If you’ve been feeling powerless or thrown off course by constant change, this is for you. This video explores how to find a stable sense of power that no one can take away, no matter what’s happening around you.

You’ll learn how to shift from chasing control to building lasting inner strength, and why true power starts within.

Guided Visualisation: https://youtu.be/v6gSh5cGCms

I had the pleasure of speaking to Futurist Steph Clarke, who shares her insights on what it really takes to navigate a rapidly changing world.

We explore:

• The future of human connection in a time of loneliness, convenience, and rapid technological disruption.
• Leadership in uncertain times, and the contradictions in how we value and nurture skills of the future.
• Why many organisations are unprepared for accelerating change.
• Why friendship and connection are critical for both individuals and communities in times of disruption.
• Steph’s upcoming book How to Friend, and the role of friendship in wellbeing and resilience.

And, Steph shares how you can incorporate futures thinking into your life and work in order to preserve what matters most.

Check it out!

You can find Steph here:
LinkedIn: / steph-clarke
Website: https://www.28thursdays.com/

Connection and Change is a channel by Kara Hawkins, bridging inner transformation and systems change. We explore human connection, personal transformation, collective wellbeing and leading change.