Episode recap:

Elina Teboul joined Marcel to discuss her groundbreaking work, as featured in her new book, Feminine Intelligence. Teboul reveals how feminine intelligence is the key to running some of the world’s most successful companies ― with greater joy, authenticity, purpose and profit. Drawing on exclusive interviews with billionaire philanthropists, unicorn founders, and happiness pioneers, Feminine Intelligence uncovers the most powerful, often-overlooked traits that are driving the future of business.

Guest Bio:

Elina Teboul is a leadership expert who coaches influential leaders globally. She is the author of Feminine Intelligence: How Visionary Leaders Can Reshape Business for Good. Elina holds advanced degrees in psychology and law from Columbia University. She specializes in helping leaders navigate challenges, cultivate authenticity, and lead with congruence and purpose.

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Show Notes

Quotes:

• “Feminine intelligence is about bringing in feminine values and principles and strengths into business leadership.”
• “Powerful leadership isn’t about efficient machines. It’s about engaging our hearts, our souls, and our vision to create a better way of doing business.”
• “You can only take other people as far as you’ve taken yourself.”

Takeaways:

• Reflect on your leadership style: Are you balancing masculine drive with feminine qualities like empathy and intuition?
• Practice a loving-kindness meditation focused on self-love to unlock your capacity for authentic leadership.
• Explore how you can reshape your workplace culture by introducing more playful, relationship-driven interactions that encourage genuine sharing.
• Investigate the potential of guided, intentional psychedelic experiences as a tool for personal and professional growth.
• Experiment with job crafting by helping your team members reframe their roles around purpose and meaning, not just tasks and metrics.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Book Announcement

00:47 Welcome to the Love in Action Podcast

02:00 The Problem with Current Leadership

04:36 Introducing Elina Teboul and Feminine Intelligence

06:31 Elina Teboul’s Personal Journey

10:07 Defining Feminine Intelligence

16:04 The Importance of Congruence in Leadership

20:36 Examples of Conscious Leadership

30:38 The Role of Purpose in Leadership

33:18 Crafting Purpose in the Workplace

35:34 Introducing Psychedelic Leadership

36:11 The Psychedelic Renaissance and Mental Health

38:27 Psychedelics and Self-Awareness

42:37 Personal Experience with Psychedelics

52:42 Feminine Intelligence in Leadership

59:03 Speed Round and Final Thoughts

Conclusion:

Strong leadership today calls for a balance of qualities often labeled as both masculine and feminine—like clarity, empathy, and adaptability. Moving past rigid, results-only thinking allows leaders to create work environments that value people as much as performance. Skills such as emotional awareness, collaboration, and thoughtful communication are no longer optional—they’re essential. The leaders who stand out are those willing to grow personally and rethink old models of power and success. Real change starts with those who lead by example, not just by title.

The Book

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