Tue, 19 May 2026 08:01:04 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589172 en-us © 2026 Presence! yes d8c907c2-fa93-5f7b-8640-de4264790f0c John Miller episodic false The Presence! podcast is committed to sharing and promoting what we call Pistis-Based Presence as a new framework for developing mature leaders in organizations across the globe. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) John Miller https://storage.buzzsprout.com/aytjd9tyd29qv7qjqe49aenexp0e?.jpg Presence Podcast - Episode 11: Moving Toward Maturity In this last episode of Season 1 of the Presence! Podcast, John and Ali discuss the road to Ethos Maturity -- that place where you have moved beyond constant management of self to a more stable and consistent growth toward what the ancient Greeks referred to as Teleios -- my best self. 

]]> In this last episode of Season 1 of the Presence! Podcast, John and Ali discuss the road to Ethos Maturity -- that place where you have moved beyond constant management of self to a more stable and consistent growth toward what the ancient Greeks referred to as Teleios -- my best self. 

]]> John Miller Buzzsprout-19201953 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2210 full false Presence Podcast - Episode 10: Dumping the Dopamine In this episode, John and Ali discuss the fascinating topic of Self-Discipline -- and how leaders and use it to successfully beat back those harmful, hard-wired behaviors that can keep holding us back.

]]> In this episode, John and Ali discuss the fascinating topic of Self-Discipline -- and how leaders and use it to successfully beat back those harmful, hard-wired behaviors that can keep holding us back.

]]> John Miller Buzzsprout-19167912 Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 -0400 2040 full false Presence Podcast - Episode 9: Reflections on Reflecting In this episode, Ali and John explore the world of Self-Reflection, which very few people take the time to do, but which actually might be the key to building real effectiveness into your leadership walk. 

]]> In this episode, Ali and John explore the world of Self-Reflection, which very few people take the time to do, but which actually might be the key to building real effectiveness into your leadership walk. 

]]> John Miller Buzzsprout-19126992 Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2047 full false Presence Podcast - Episode 8: Removing the Noise from External Self-Awareness In this episode, John and Ali focus on the importance of External Self-Awareness, including how to navigate some of the nuances and traps of external feedback, both from a process perspective...and from a very personal perspective. 

]]> In this episode, John and Ali focus on the importance of External Self-Awareness, including how to navigate some of the nuances and traps of external feedback, both from a process perspective...and from a very personal perspective. 

]]> John Miller Buzzsprout-19089644 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1860 full false Presence Podcast - Episode 7: A Journey through Internal Awareness In this episode, John and Ali explore the internal side of Self-Awareness, which is all about self-discovery and gaining an understanding of how our leadership behaviors are generated through our own individual brain wiring and responses to threats and uncertainty. 

]]> In this episode, John and Ali explore the internal side of Self-Awareness, which is all about self-discovery and gaining an understanding of how our leadership behaviors are generated through our own individual brain wiring and responses to threats and uncertainty. 

]]> John Miller Buzzsprout-19057683 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400 1921 full false Presence Podcast - Episode 6: Exploring Ourselves through the Johari Window In this episode, Ali and John explore a classic awareness tool called the Johari Window and how we can use the the panes of that window to frame the impacts of our behaviors. We also begin discussion of Internal Awareness, which help us understand what we need to be "self-aware" about. 

]]> In this episode, Ali and John explore a classic awareness tool called the Johari Window and how we can use the the panes of that window to frame the impacts of our behaviors. We also begin discussion of Internal Awareness, which help us understand what we need to be "self-aware" about. 

]]> John Miller Buzzsprout-19019568 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1813 full false Presence Podcast - Episode 5: Wiring and Hijacks and Brain Beasts, Oh My! Ali and John continue their discussion on the importance of leaders acquiring Human Awareness, with a discussion of how are brains are wired by the circumstances from our past (and present) lives. They also discuss the impact of what Daniel Goleman called "the Amygdala Hijack", as well as a new concept called the "Brain Beast" --- and about how all of these dynamics play a part in who we have become as a leader. 

]]> Ali and John continue their discussion on the importance of leaders acquiring Human Awareness, with a discussion of how are brains are wired by the circumstances from our past (and present) lives. They also discuss the impact of what Daniel Goleman called "the Amygdala Hijack", as well as a new concept called the "Brain Beast" --- and about how all of these dynamics play a part in who we have become as a leader. 

]]> John Miller Buzzsprout-18975112 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1694 full false Presence! Podcast - Episode 4: Begin with Human Awareness Before Self-Awareness John Miller Buzzsprout-18899472 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2014 full false Presence! Podcast - Episode 3: The Five Commitments of a Mature Leader In this episode, John and Ali discuss how one current dynamic corporate leader demonstrated the spriit of Pistis-Based Presence that created trust and loyalty throughout his organization in the midst of a national challenge. They then discuss a set of five leadsership commitments that set a leader on the pathway to maturity.  

]]> In this episode, John and Ali discuss how one current dynamic corporate leader demonstrated the spriit of Pistis-Based Presence that created trust and loyalty throughout his organization in the midst of a national challenge. They then discuss a set of five leadsership commitments that set a leader on the pathway to maturity.  

]]> John Miller Buzzsprout-18675095 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1883 full false Presence! Podcast - Episode 2: One Special Greek Word In this episode, John and Ali discuss how ancient Greek culture set the tone for modern leadership development, and they introduce one special Greek word that captures the essence of leadership maturity. 

]]> In this episode, John and Ali discuss how ancient Greek culture set the tone for modern leadership development, and they introduce one special Greek word that captures the essence of leadership maturity. 

]]> John Miller Buzzsprout-18675045 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1784 full false Presence! Podcast - Episode 1: Redefining Presence In this first Presence! Podcast episode, hosts John Miller and Ali Carson talk about the need for a new framework for Leadership Presence and how that need is underscored by the challenges of the 21st Century Workplace and the 21st Century Workforce. 

]]> In this first Presence! Podcast episode, hosts John Miller and Ali Carson talk about the need for a new framework for Leadership Presence and how that need is underscored by the challenges of the 21st Century Workplace and the 21st Century Workforce. 

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