Episode Details

*Special Episode* Christine Jewell: Drop the Armor

In this episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast, host Mark Jewell welcomes transformative executive coach and author of “Drop the Armor”, Christine Jewell. Together, they unpack intentionality, integrity, and purpose-driven leadership. 

Christine is passionate about helping impact driven leaders & CEOs consciously design their life, rather than falling victim to external circumstances or getting caught in the “drift” of a career path and busy life. She shares how a distorted relationship with time and the constant addiction to cramming “more” actually robs us of experiencing a rich and fulfilling life.

Christine emphasizes the significance of aligning our thoughts, actions and emotions to our core values as  the door to a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life. She also addresses common identity crises and the struggles of modern leadership, offering a path to greater harmony both at home and work.

Key Takeaways:

• Conscious Intentionality: Slowing down for greater awareness allows one to design a life in alignment with core values.
• Relationship with Time: A distorted relationship with time, propelled by constant rush, hinders mindful and intentional living.
• Balancing Life: True balance comes not from finite adjustments but from living in an integrated, value-aligned manner.
• Identity and Leadership: Effective leadership stems from a clear, unwavering sense of identity and purpose that surpasses the need for others' approval.
• Spiritual Integration: Intimacy with God or a higher spiritual source provides inexhaustible wisdom, peace, and guidance crucial for transformational leadership.

Notable Quotes:

1. "To be intentional is to consciously slow down so that you can speed up and walk in alignment, walk in integrity, create a life by design." – Christine Jewell
2. "When we worship the things of the world, we become puppets of the world." – Christine Jewell
3. "Are you a walking, talking contradiction of your values, or are you a walking, talking reflection of your values?" – Christine Jewell
4. "I'm a very deep person. I like to go deep and wide with everything. Our relationship, our work, our faith, everything." – Christine Jewell
5. "Who you serve, owns you. And if you're going to be a leader, whose influence are you bowing to?" – Christine Jewell

Resources:

• Book: Drop the Armor: Release the Past, Ignite Your Faith, and Unlock an Extraordinary Life by Christine Jewell

For a transformative experience, listen to the full episode, and stay tuned for more insightful content from the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast.