Mastering Mindful Leadership in Engineering and Tech

We disregard the power of our heart many times, but it holds the key to our true vision and purpose. - Kathy HadizadehPractical techniques for integrating mindfulness and emotional intelligenceIn today's demanding corporate world, leaders face increasing stress levels. Integrating mindfulness and emotional intelligence into leadership practices can significantly reduce this struggle. Not only does it help leaders in managing stress and pressure, but it also nurtures their capacity for innovation and decision-making prowess.Kathy Hadizadeh is a highly accomplished former technology executive, boasting an impressive career that includes notable companies such as DirecTV, AT&T, and Omnicron. With a diverse background in technology, entertainment, marketing, and fintech, Kathy brings a wealth of industry experience to the table. In 2018, she founded Heart Mind Tuning, a consulting service and advisory agency focused on providing leadership and executive coaching to senior figures in the tech, product, and engineering realms. With over five years of experience guiding nearly a thousand leaders, Kathy is a certified Leadership and Executive Coach recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Her expertise in neuroscience-based emotional intelligence and mindful leadership allows her to provide valuable knowledge, tools, and guidance to enhance mindfulness and resilience for leaders in the engineering and tech industries. Kathy's unique blend of practical experience and specialized training makes her an invaluable guest on The Mindful Coach podcast, where she shares her insights on mindful leadership in the engineering and tech sectors.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:01 - Introduction 00:00:51 - Kathy's Journey 00:05:29 - The Importance of Relaxing the Brain 00:08:01 - Surrendering and Heart-Mind Connection 00:12:41 - Finding the Heart's Voice 00:17:47 - Initial Steps Towards Healing 00:21:39 - Transition to Helping Others 00:23:54 - Finding Her Niche 00:28:41 - Navigating Complex Systems 00:34:23 - The Importance of Marketing and Selling as a Coach 00:35:14 - The Calling to Become a Coach 00:36:57 - Being of Service in Coaching 00:37:52 - Practicing Mindfulness as a Coach 00:39:20 - Gratitude for Teachers and Coaches You can find out more about Kathy at her website Heart Mind Tuning: and on her Linked In Profile.If you like this episode, leave us a review on iTunes or where you listen.If you're a coach or helping professional aligned with this work, join us at the Mindful Coach Association. You can meet Kathy and other incredibly talented, courageous coaches doing inspiring work. Mentioned in this episode:The Mindful Coach PodcastThe Mindful Coach Association produces this podcast. An association for coaches and other helping professionals who value mindfulness in life and work. The association was created to help create community, and provide resources and ongoing learning for those aligned with its published principles and practices. If you're aligned with this work, join us at https://mindfulcoachassociation.com or contribute to our work with link provided. All funds go directly to cover costs and growth.