The Wisdom Within – How Presence Becomes Power
When I reconnected with Mary Morrison after years apart, I had no idea just how aligned we had become. Our paths—so different on the surface—both led us to the same core belief: leadership is embodied.
Mary brings a rare and beautiful blend of ancient healing, executive coaching, and grounded presence. In this episode, she shares how listening to your body—truly listening—is the gateway to using your voice with impact.
We often talk about visibility, speaking, confidence. But Mary reminds us that none of those things happen from the neck up. They begin in the body.
That tension you feel before a presentation? It’s a teacher. That gut drop in a difficult meeting? It’s information. That quiet voice inside saying “not yet” or “go now”? It’s your wisdom.
Mary teaches us not to fight discomfort, but to work with it. And in doing so, she helps leaders shift from reaction to reflection. From fear to power. From tightness to trust.
One of my favorite insights from this episode is her idea of the “Netflix body”—that feeling when you’re relaxed, engaged, and fully present. What if we could bring that same energy to our work? To our teams? To the moments that matter most?
This is the kind of leadership the world needs more of. And this is why I’m so grateful to have Mary as a partner in The Ripple Network.
If you’re ready to show up more fully—with clarity, calm, and quiet power—this conversation is your invitation.
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Guest Feature: Mary Morrison, MBA, MAc.
is a leadership coach, speaker, and the founder of The Wisdom Within Method™. With a background in Chinese medicine, Qigong, and executive leadership, Mary helps founders and professionals learn to listen to their bodies, manage reactivity, and lead with grounded presence. Her practice blends ancient medicine with modern leadership.
- Website: marymorrison.com
- LinkedIn: Mary Morrison
- Partner at The Ripple Network
The Story Behind the Episode
This conversation with Mary Morrison is a reunion, a revelation, and a reminder of why The Ripple Network exists. Mary and Sabine go way back—decades, in fact—and their paths have crisscrossed in surprising, meaningful ways. This episode is deeply rooted in friendship, mutual growth, and a shared belief: that women don’t need to be louder to lead—they need to be more present.
Mary shares the story behind her unique blend of Chinese medicine, coaching, and somatic practice—and how she now teaches leaders to work with their physical sensations, not against them. It’s a transformative approach that invites us to reframe discomfort as wisdom. From boardrooms to Zoom calls, this episode shows us how embodied awareness can change how we lead, speak, and show up.
Shortened Transcript with Timestamps
00:01 – Sabine and Mary reflect on their long friendship and reconnection through Ripple
03:00 – Mary shares her calling: helping women feel calm, powerful, and present in their work
05:48 – From nonprofit leadership to acupuncture: a personal healing journey
07:41 – Why coaching is like “needling with words”—and why physical discomfort is a message
09:57 – The story we tell about our discomfort often stops us from speaking
11:36 – Mary’s 12 core skills for noticing, naming, and reframing tension
14:05 – How energy affects team dynamics, Zoom meetings, and organizational culture
16:00 – Real-world clients: small business leaders shifting from reactivity to reflection
18:46 – Why well-being of the leader = well-being of the business
20:27 – The “Netflix body”: how ease and presence change leadership confidence
21:33 – Practice over perfection: showing up again and again with intention
23:42 – Mary’s five words to describe Ripple: Powerful, Supportive, Engaging, Transformative, Grounded
29:48 – Why we need each other: Ripple as a connected ecosystem for change
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