132. Mysticism Frames How Maria Eugenia Estenssoro Leads

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Episode Description:

In this Episode Julia is joined by Maria for whom Mysticism has served as a connection and curiosity to know oneself as deeply as one desires to connect those those are you, nature and and something that is bigger than all. Her mystic journey has guided her leading. When she worked as a politician, she would conduct a meditation session every friday, creating a space that attempted to dissolve hierarchy, encouraging listening and empathy and genuine connection. Each session was followed by feasting and passionate, open discussions on topics brought by the group. This weekly exercise is one of the many learnings she shares, as she unpack the power of seeing beauty in the world, actively being present and seeking meaningful connection so as to lead better and more authentically.

About the Guests

Maria Eugenia Estenssoro

Maria Eugenia estenssoro is an Argentine journalist, politician and social entrepreneur, who believes women can have a meaningful public career and a loving personal life. She was a prestigious Senator and legislator and prior to that she co-founded and lead Endeavor Argentina, IWF Argentina and Equidad, an NGO that promotes digital and social inclusion. She is the author of two books “Aregntina Innovadora” and “Laboratorio Uruguay”, published by Random House.She is mother of three and has a long lasting relationship with her partner of 27 years.

About the Host

Julia Middleton

Julia Middleton is the host of the Women Emerging podcast and a best-selling author of “If that’s leading, I’m in” as well as two previous books: “Leading beyond Authority” and “Cultural Intelligence”. She is deeply committed to helping people from all backgrounds to find their own approach to leading.

In 2020, Julia launched Women Emerging and in 2022 she lead an expedition of 24 women to find ‘an approach to leading that resonates with women’. She now leads expeditions with women all over the world based on 4Es methodology, discovered in the first expedition.

Prior to that, Julia was founder and, for over thirty years, Chief Executive of Common Purpose, which grew to become one of the biggest leadership development organisations in the world.
Julia is also an Ambassador for the Aurora Prize based in Armenia, on the boards of Alfanar Venture Philanthropy in the Arab World and Equality Now, which operates globally, and on the Advisory Councils of Fundacao Dom Cabral in Brazil and Synapse in Pakistan.

Born in London and brought up in New York, Julia was educated at French Lycées and graduated from the London School of Economics. She is married, with five children and lots of grandchildren.