The Tantric CEO?

Show Notes Summary

In this episode of The Mindful CEO, Chris and Aaron dive deep into what they jokingly call “The Tantric CEO” — the entrepreneurial path defined by presence, intimacy with your work, energetic sovereignty, and the ability to lead without burning out. They explore the tension between traditional hustle-culture leadership and a more conscious, embodied model that aligns with how humans actually function. From visibility to energetics to the forces that shape influence, this episode challenges the default scripts entrepreneurs follow and offers a wiser, more sustainable way to build a business that feels alive rather than extracted from. If you’ve ever felt like you’re pushing too hard or sacrificing too much, this conversation will recalibrate how you show up, scale, and lead.

Learn more about How to Live a Grateful Life in a Fucked Up World → https://thegratefulbreath.com
Learn more about From Hustle to Flow: Sell More by Stressing Less → https://www.therealtorsedge.com
Find Aaron’s course on Stan.store here → https://www.stan.store/realtorsedge

Episode Outline

1. Opening and Episode Context
   Why this topic matters for modern founders navigating burnout, success, and energy.

2. The Joke That Became a Framework: “The Tantric CEO”
   How the metaphor emerged and why it lands so deeply.

3. Energetics vs Effort
   Understanding the invisible forces that shape marketing, leadership, and influence.

4. Why Entrepreneurs Burn Out
   The mismatch between human nervous systems and hustle-culture expectations.

5. Intimacy With Your Work
   How presence, clarity, and alignment create natural momentum.

6. Leadership That Doesn’t Hollow You Out
   New models of leading, communicating, and inspiring without self-sacrifice.

7. Visibility, Truth-Telling, and Resonant Messaging
   Why resonance matters more than reach and how to speak from lived experience.

8. Closing Reflections and What’s Coming Next
   Future conversations and continued exploration of consciousness in business.