In this episode of The Wealthy CEO Lab, host Giovana Bier sits down with Susan Taylor, CEO and co-founder of Generon International, a global leader in human-centric leadership development for over three decades.
Together, they explore how founders and CEOs can move beyond performative leadership and create cultures that feel safe, regenerative, and authentic. Susan shares how the inner path of leadership starts with presence, not perfection — and why trust, boundaries, and body awareness are the true foundations of sustainable success.
You’ll hear about:
- Performance vs. Presence: How to lead from connection, not constant proving
- Psychological and Nervous System Safety: Why regulation fuels innovation and belonging
- Cultivating Diversity: Creating spaces where every voice adds to the collective intelligence
- Boundaries as Leadership: Modeling sustainable energy and protecting your capacity
- Trusting Yourself: The mantra that guided Susan from early entrepreneurship to global leadership
This conversation is a gentle yet powerful invitation to redefine leadership through authenticity, emotional safety, and self-trust — the qualities that create true wealth, both human and financial.
Timestamps
01:04 – Foundations of Human-Centric Leadership
02:38 – Shifting from Performance to Presence
06:31 – Cultivating Diversity and Safety in Organizations
09:17 – The Role of the Nervous System in Leadership
12:07 – Building Sustainable Boundaries
16:02 – Susan’s Journey to Becoming a CEO
19:15 – Filtering Noise and Trusting Inner Wisdom
24:03 – Final Reflections: “Because I Trust Myself”
Resources Mentioned
- Generon International – https://generoninternational.com
- The Trauma of Burnout by Dr. Claire Plumbly