In this episode of The Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker engages in a deep and insightful conversation with leadership expert and coach Jaroslav Dokoupil. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, Jaroslav has supported thousands of leaders across sectors, helping them develop trust, inspire others, and build purposeful careers. Together, Chris and Jaroslav explore the profound concepts of leadership, self-love, and purpose, discussing how they intersect to empower individuals to create meaningful and fulfilling careers.

The discussion is anchored in the Rumi quote: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” Jaroslav reflects on this powerful metaphor, explaining how it encourages leaders to move beyond judgment and embrace a space of understanding, connection, and purpose.

Jaroslav brings his wealth of experience, from coaching leaders at HSBC to working with Accenture partners and training entrepreneurs in the concept of Exponential Organizations. During the episode, he shares his personal journey of discovering his evolving purpose, his experiences as a futurist at Singularity University, and his mission to empower leadership globally.

Key Discussion Points in This Episode:

1. Defining Leadership:
   • Jaroslav defines leadership as “improving the status quo and being a role model for character.” He emphasizes that leadership is about service – improving the world around you while inspiring others to follow your example.
2. The Role of Love in Leadership:
   • Chris and Jaroslav dive into the concept of love in leadership, exploring how caring for something greater than oneself – whether it’s a mission, a team, or a broader vision – creates a foundation for meaningful impact.
3. Purposeful Careers:
   • Jaroslav explains his framework for designing a purposeful career that balances financial viability and personal fulfillment. He shares insights from his leadership program, which helps individuals connect their purpose to their career paths.
4. Self-Leadership and Self-Love:
   • The conversation explores the relationship between self-leadership and self-love, stressing the importance of nurturing oneself to serve others better. Jaroslav explains how this balance prevents burnout and fosters resilience.
5. Evolving Purpose:
   • Jaroslav reflects on his own career journey, from focusing on personal and professional development to embracing a broader mission of creating a better future. He shares how purpose can evolve and grow over time, offering new opportunities for growth and contribution.
6. The Integral Framework for Leadership:
   • Drawing on the Integral Theory, Jaroslav discusses the importance of balancing internal and external, individual and collective dimensions of leadership to create meaningful outcomes in business and life.

About Jaroslav Dokoupil

Jaroslav is a leadership coach, trainer, and futurist with a passion for helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. With a background that spans competitive swimming, global leadership roles in AIESEC, and futurist training at Singularity University, Jaroslav has designed and delivered over 10,000 hours of workshops, coaching sessions, and leadership programs. He has worked with clients like HSBC and Accenture and trained over 1,000 entrepreneurs and consultants in exponential thinking.

Jaroslav’s mission is to make leadership development accessible to all, equipping individuals with the tools to build trust, inspire teams, and lead with clarity and intent.

Website: https://www.jaroslavdokoupil.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaroslavdokoupil/

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