Elevating Consciousness as Responsibility
Feb 03, 2026Every year, Leaders meet at Davos and topics as technology, growth, and global cooperation dominate the agenda, and rightfully so.
But it's important for all of us to remember that the real work is not only changing systems around us, but also addressing the systems we carry within.
Because the world doesn’t change unless we do. The change is up to the World leaders, Economists, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Policymakers, Executives. And this includes you and me as well.
Those who have followed my work know that mindful leadership is the foundation of sustained impact. We shape outcomes through how we think, feel, and respond. Where we place our attention, how we work with our emotions, and how present we are directly influence the decisions we make, and how those decisions impact others.
So when I had the opportunity to join the House of Consciousness, a summit held alongside the World Economic Forum, I chose to be there. We met high in the mountains above Davos, and being there felt grounding and spacious at the same time. The setting invited us to slow down and reflect, rather than rush to answers. Leaders and experts from many different fields came together. And even though we came from different backgrounds, we kept returning to the same idea: real change does not start outside of us. It starts with how we handle pressure, uncertainty, and responsibility, especially when things are unclear.
When the world feels tense or complicated, our first reaction is often to push harder or move faster. We try to fix problems quickly. But this gathering encouraged a different question: How should we be, before deciding what to do?
Calm, clarity, and consciousness were not discussed as personal skills or self-care habits. They were seen as shared responsibilities. How leaders show up affects the people around them. It affects teams, organizations, and the future we are building together.
Being calm does not make responsibility disappear. Instead, it changes how responsibility is carried. When leaders are grounded, they are less reactive. They listen more closely. They create space for better decisions. Pressure is still there, but it does not control the situation.
My role at the gathering was to support calm, gratitude, and groundedness. This was not about escaping responsibility. It was about helping responsibility become clearer. When leaders are present and humble, they are better able to meet what is being asked of them.
I am deeply thankful to Ash Moraca, Amber Mahood, and Emily Bouchard for creating this space and for bringing together such thoughtful people. Conversations like these are important. They remind us that leadership is not only about what we build in the world, but also about how we show up while building it.
If we want change that truly lasts, it has to start there. If you love to learn more, don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love to end with a quote from Rumi that Ash reminded me of:
'Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.
Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.' -Rumi
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