In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Smita Joshi about the concept of the inner voice, which Smita referred to as the voice of higher consciousness. Smita clarified that this voice goes beyond the limitations of the mind and can be a bridge to a greater wisdom or even God. Smita discusses various methods she uses to cultivate self-awareness and personal growth. They discuss the importance of acknowledging and accepting emotions such as anger and grief in order to transform them. They emphasise the need to take responsibility for one's own emotions and engage in self-forgiveness and self-awareness for personal growth. Smita is offering free downloads of meditations from her website - details in this episode! Smita Joshi is an award winning author, avid yogi and yoga teacher, High Performance and Transformation Coach. She's the author of the Amazon bestseller the 'Karma and Diamonds' trilogy. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.