Superconscious Leadership a.k.a. TiQi Leadership
(trauma-informed, quantum informed)
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What is Superconscious Leadership?
The superconscious leadership philosophy is both quantum-informed and trauma-informed. Based on quantum perspectives and parapsychology research, superconscious leaders acknowledge the FOUNDATION RULE: Our Universe exists in conscious awareness. Based on their own experiences or experiential research, they go as far as saying: LOVE is foundational. The frequency of love is foundational and the one truth. Form comes from the formless. Stuff comes from the non-stuffness. They view the body as a "biological spacesuit" containing mindbody ("Mindy") features and parts intending to be helpful, but which often end up being "helpful" (meaning unhelpful or problematic). Leaders discern suitstuff with compassion, meeting their teams where they are and guiding teams from survival mode (83% are stressed) to transcendence. This involves a trauma-informed lens and understanding key suit features (physiological states and effects).
Superconscious leaders embody the 3-fold mission: amplifying love, calling anything imprinted otherwise back to love, and being a guardian of love. In helping teams drop protective encodings, Quantum Selves emerge, achieving flow states, wisdom and intuition.
Superconscious leadership is about being a catalyst for positive change, inspiring others to tap into their own potential and purpose. It is a transformative and visionary approach to leadership that seeks to create a more conscious, compassionate, healthy and healed world.
Interviews with Jessika Jake:
Content for Superconscious Leaders
Stop Declaring (Internal) Wars
A lot of well‑meaning but misinformed people spread notions along the lines of “Slay your inner dragons,” “Conquer your saboteurs,” “Kill the ANTs,” or “Ego is the enemy.” This language … Continue reading Stop Declaring (Internal) Wars
Your Personality Doesn’t Have Style
People still spread notions along the lines of “You’re just an introvert,” or “That’s just your personality style,” or "I am X personality type." These sound tidy and scientific, but … Continue reading Your Personality Doesn’t Have Style
The Defense Cascade
The defense cascade describes the predictable, biologically conserved sequence through which the nervous system responds to perceived threat, moving from mobilization toward immobilization as danger escalates or becomes inescapable. While … Continue reading The Defense Cascade
Your Thoughts Are Late to the Party
A lot of well‑meaning but misinformed people spread notions along the lines of “Change your thoughts to change your life,” or my least favorite, “Your emotions only come from your … Continue reading Your Thoughts Are Late to the Party
Neuroception, Proto-affect and Affect Precede Emotion (and Feeling)
In polyvagal theory, neuroception is the brain–body system’s pre‑conscious detection of safety, danger, or life-threat from internal bodily cues, other people, and the environment. This detection then automatically shifts autonomic … Continue reading Neuroception, Proto-affect and Affect Precede Emotion (and Feeling)
You Don’t Need a New Identity — You Need an (Inner) Team Charter
Let’s talk about a myth that sneaks into counseling, coaching calls, and self-help books:✨ You need to change your identity. ✨ Sounds bold, powerful… and kind of overwhelming, right? But … Continue reading You Don’t Need a New Identity — You Need an (Inner) Team Charter
Podcast Episode 45 – Authentic Diversity: When Different Needs Create Deeper Connections with Lambers Fisher
Marriage and family therapist Lambers Fisher, a national speaker on multicultural awareness and diversity, shares transformative insights on bridging cultural gaps in both personal and professional relationships. Drawing from his … Continue reading Podcast Episode 45 – Authentic Diversity: When Different Needs Create Deeper Connections with Lambers Fisher
Portfolio Management Scenarios – What would you do? [Set 1]
Strategic Portfolio Management Planning Scenario: You have been assigned as the portfolio manager for a large, diversified organization. The executive team has tasked you with aligning the portfolio to the … Continue reading Portfolio Management Scenarios – What would you do? [Set 1]
Emotions: The Suggestions to Move Your Mouth and Muscles (and the Parts that Help You do Just That)
Emotions are often perceived as "energy in motion," intangible experiences, residing somewhere in the mind and heart, influencing our mood and decisions. But what if we shifted our perspective and … Continue reading Emotions: The Suggestions to Move Your Mouth and Muscles (and the Parts that Help You do Just That)
Connecting the Dots from Strategy to Tactics to Ops [Graphics]
Strategy is the broad approach the org takes to achieve it's objectives. Tactics enact the strategy. Ops are the day-to-day running of the biz, aka business as usual (BAU). To … Continue reading Connecting the Dots from Strategy to Tactics to Ops [Graphics]
The Habit Loop and Your Inner Team: Navigating Change with Your Personality Parts
Habits are hardwired into our brains, making them helpful/"helpful." Some habits are truly helpful and they run on autopilot so they don't use up gobs of brain power. Other habits … Continue reading The Habit Loop and Your Inner Team: Navigating Change with Your Personality Parts
Beyond Labels: The Neuro-literate DiSC DiSCO® Model
DiSC DiSCO® builds on the original work of William Moulton Marston, who went beyond simple behavior categories to explore how consciousness relates to the nervous system and voluntary action. In … Continue reading Beyond Labels: The Neuro-literate DiSC DiSCO® Model
Want X-Ray Vision? Use The S.E.C.™ Check
The S.E.C.™ is a polyvagal-informed model. In this post I cover the basics of Polyvagal Theory — the 3 main states. These videos are actually excerpts from the accredited certification … Continue reading Want X-Ray Vision? Use The S.E.C.™ Check
The GREEN, YELLOW, and RED Rooms of The DiSC DiSCO®
Visit this page to learn more about Polyvagal Theory, especially if you are wondering what I mean by GREEN, YELLOW, and RED below. 🙂 D (Dominance) Part i (Influence) Part … Continue reading The GREEN, YELLOW, and RED Rooms of The DiSC DiSCO®
What is Superconscious Leadership? [Video]
As we ponder and explore consciousness and spirituality, every once in a while, we encounter a voice that resonates with the profound truths of our existence. Jessika Jake's presentation at … Continue reading What is Superconscious Leadership? [Video]
Holistic Wellness: What is ‘Traction’ Across all 8 Dimensions of Wellness?
We are all very versed in what distraction is, but how often do we stop and think about the opposite of distraction: TRACTION. Traction gets us moving towards our goals. … Continue reading Holistic Wellness: What is ‘Traction’ Across all 8 Dimensions of Wellness?
Looking Below the Surface: Applying the Will/Skill Matrix with Compassion
The traditional will/skill matrix categorizes people into four quadrants based on their willingness (“will”) and ability (“skill”) to perform a task. It assumes that low will or low skill are … Continue reading Looking Below the Surface: Applying the Will/Skill Matrix with Compassion
Beyond CBT: Unpacking Thought Errors as Helpful Shortcuts and When to Dig Deeper
We've all experienced those moments where our thoughts seem to be working against us. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often categorizes these as 'thought errors' or 'cognitive distortions.' But what if … Continue reading Beyond CBT: Unpacking Thought Errors as Helpful Shortcuts and When to Dig Deeper
Finding Inner Ease to Cultivate Flow States
What is Inner Ease? Inner ease involves achieving balance between the mind and emotions in order to access an inner state of stillness and poise while remaining actively engaged. The … Continue reading Finding Inner Ease to Cultivate Flow States
What’s Your Confidence Blocker? [Quiz]
The term "confidence" is broad and often ambiguous... So when we say we don't feel confident, what does that even mean? The quiz below will help you get more specific … Continue reading What’s Your Confidence Blocker? [Quiz]
The Power of Transliminality in Leadership
Tapping into Transliminality: Why Should I? 🚀 Transliminality might sound like a term from a sci-fi movie, but in reality, it's a potent concept deeply rooted in psychology that's gaining … Continue reading The Power of Transliminality in Leadership
Teaching Your Team to Tune Into Polyvagal States… with the Feather-O-Meter 🟢🟡🔴
Here are the 3 MAIN States: 🟢 Green Feather Mode: The Ventral Vagal State 🟡 Yellow Feather Mode: The Sympathetic State 🔴 Red Feather Mode: The Dorsal Vagal State 🌈 … Continue reading Teaching Your Team to Tune Into Polyvagal States… with the Feather-O-Meter 🟢🟡🔴
Why Leaders Need to Embrace Downtime: The Science Behind Work Breaks
If you're in a position of leadership, you're no stranger to the high demands and expectations that often come with the role. But did you know that your ability to … Continue reading Why Leaders Need to Embrace Downtime: The Science Behind Work Breaks
Cultivating an Interconnected Team Culture
Today, success is rarely achieved through solo efforts. Creating a thriving team culture means fostering a sense of interconnectedness amongst members. When employees feel valued for their unique contributions and … Continue reading Cultivating an Interconnected Team Culture
Elevate Your Team: Unlocking Higher Mind Leadership
In today's VUCA business environment, managers need to tap into new paradigms to maximize their team's potential. The forces of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity demand that leaders embrace vision, … Continue reading Elevate Your Team: Unlocking Higher Mind Leadership
Find Calm in a Single Sigh: The Science Behind a Simple Stress Reliever
Life gets overwhelming sometimes. When it feels like stress is taking over, you need fast and accessible tools to regain your cool. One method that leverages your own biology for … Continue reading Find Calm in a Single Sigh: The Science Behind a Simple Stress Reliever
What’s Your Love Mission?
The 3-FOLD MISSION of superconscious leaders is: We all show up with a mix of the above. The simple quiz below may help you to understand which of these resonates … Continue reading What’s Your Love Mission?
The Emotionally Intelligent Employee: Preparing for the Human Skills of the Future
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is often depicted in four key quadrants: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Back in 2017 Google looked at over 100 teams and they found out … Continue reading The Emotionally Intelligent Employee: Preparing for the Human Skills of the Future
Beyond Self-Actualization: A Guide to Implementing Maslow’s Self-Transcendence in Team Management
Maslow's hierarchy identifies 8 stages of human needs, often depicted as a pyramid, but contrary to popular belief: Maslow never depicted his model as a pyramid. He emphasized that the … Continue reading Beyond Self-Actualization: A Guide to Implementing Maslow’s Self-Transcendence in Team Management
Unleashing Potential: The Power of ‘Not Yet’ and the Growth Mindset in Leadership
Carol Dweck, a renowned psychologist, introduced the transformative principle of "Not Yet" which has since been applied not only in education but also in the business world. This concept reshapes … Continue reading Unleashing Potential: The Power of ‘Not Yet’ and the Growth Mindset in Leadership
The Mind Unbound: Neuroscience, Quantum Physics and Nonlocal Consciousness
A cat's whiskers function as sophisticated tools for navigation and perception. These hair-like structures are deeply embedded within the cat's facial tissue, connected to muscular and nervous systems that convey … Continue reading The Mind Unbound: Neuroscience, Quantum Physics and Nonlocal Consciousness
Imposter Syndrome: What’s Up With the Internal Fam?
Assessing Imposter Syndrome through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Lens Thanks to WELCOA's insightful article Can We (Please) Move Beyond Imposter Syndrome?, I have revisited and updated this post. The … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome: What’s Up With the Internal Fam?
The Serious Need for Silliness: Bringing More Humor, Play, and Joy to Work
Humor In positive psychology, humor is considered a character strength and a pathway to wellbeing. It involves the cognitive and emotional ability to perceive and appreciate incongruities and absurdities in … Continue reading The Serious Need for Silliness: Bringing More Humor, Play, and Joy to Work
Havening for the Other: ‘Flip it to Test it’ then Address it!
Special thanks to Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA, ADS, whose conversations are always so educational and thought provoking. When we first met, we were exploring Havening Techniques® and the conversation led … Continue reading Havening for the Other: ‘Flip it to Test it’ then Address it!
Why We Need to Rethink Saying ‘Emotional Hijack,’ And Talk Embodied EQ ❤️
If we keep talking about "emotional hijacks," then we will likely keep playing whack-a-mole with our triggers. Typical workplace EI advice for triggers comes as "forewarned is forearmed," but really … Continue reading Why We Need to Rethink Saying ‘Emotional Hijack,’ And Talk Embodied EQ ❤️
The Neuroscience of Fast and Slow Learning
There are different mechanisms for "fast learning" (threat-based learning and novelty-based learning) and "slow/normal learning" (learning without the presence of threat). These types of learning are associated with different neural … Continue reading The Neuroscience of Fast and Slow Learning
Neuro-backed Musings on Quantum Change Experiences
TLDR; Quantum change refers to an abrupt, enduring transformation affecting emotions, cognition, and behavior. Quantum changes often share common features in how they unfold and the types of personal changes … Continue reading Neuro-backed Musings on Quantum Change Experiences
A Special Feature of the Biological Spacesuit: Neuroception
Neuroception is a term introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges, a renowned researcher in the field of neuroscience and psychophysiology. It refers to the subconscious ("behind the scenes") process through which … Continue reading A Special Feature of the Biological Spacesuit: Neuroception
Where Do Emotions Come From?
In addition to top-down and bottom-up processes (see summary images below), emotions, and the feelings they produce can arise through various other mechanisms. And though I did my best to … Continue reading Where Do Emotions Come From?
Now that’s a Bright Idea… Edison-esque Insight Generation with Kata Coaching + Havening Techniques
Kata coaching refers to a specific coaching methodology based on the concept of kata, which originated in Japanese martial arts. In this context, "kata" refers to a structured practice or … Continue reading Now that’s a Bright Idea… Edison-esque Insight Generation with Kata Coaching + Havening Techniques
The (Superconscious) Accountability Ladder
“Personal accountability is never about others, it's always about me looking in the mirror and making better choices.” John G. Miller The concept of personal accountability and taking responsibility for one's actions … Continue reading The (Superconscious) Accountability Ladder
Personality Clashes: How to Coach Your Coachee on Applying DiSC DiSCO® (Personality Parts) to Improve a Work Relationship
Start with a Trauma-Informed Line of Questioning: By starting with a trauma-informed line of questioning, you are refocusing your coachee on their commitment to applying a trauma-informed lens to their … Continue reading Personality Clashes: How to Coach Your Coachee on Applying DiSC DiSCO® (Personality Parts) to Improve a Work Relationship
Well That’s Some Trippy Physics You’ve Got There
In the context of physics, post-materialism explores the idea that the nature of reality extends beyond the purely material and physical. It suggests that there may be deeper layers or … Continue reading Well That’s Some Trippy Physics You’ve Got There
Iffirmations: $, Astral, Lucid Dreaming, and Mediumship
Move Over Affirmations - Iffirmations Give Your Beliefs a Rapid Remix! How to do it: Iffirmational Havening in 4 Steps: Additional things to haven on by injecting into the above … Continue reading Iffirmations: $, Astral, Lucid Dreaming, and Mediumship
Podcast Episode 38: LOL-ing with Gelotologist Barry Taylor
In this episode, Jes interviews Gelotologist Barry Taylor. Barry uses Laugh Therapy to enhance individuals' well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life. The healing power of laughter often has a … Continue reading Podcast Episode 38: LOL-ing with Gelotologist Barry Taylor