Emergence. Leading from the Field

What happens when you achieve everything you were "supposed to" and still feel that quiet pull that there has to be more?
In this episode, Artemis sits down with Tama Kieves - Harvard Law honours graduate turned bestselling author, speaker and A Course in Miracles teacher - for a conversation about courage, calling, and learning to trust the voice inside that the world so often trains us to ignore.
Tama takes us back to the moment she threw her cap in the air at Harvard graduation, only to feel it land as something heavy. On partnership track at a major firm and "doing really well," she was deeply unhappy, until a single question changed everything: if you've been this successful doing something you don't even love, what could you do with what you love? She shares why she believes it's "more practical to be magical," why following your calling doesn't always mean leaving your profession (some are called to leave, some to go deeper, some to do the same work in a wholly different spirit), and why none of your training is ever wasted - you went to school to expand your opportunities, not to be imprisoned by them.
Along the way, Tama unpacks the heart of her newest book, Learning to Trust Yourself: the difference between the inner voice of love and the inner voice of fear, why high achievers mistake self-criticism for self-wareness, and a powerful "inspired self" dialogue practice she describes as putting the prosecution and the defence on the page. She also shares - for the first time on a podcast - the story of a forgotten handout, an inner nudge, and the ABC News opportunity that followed.
This is a conversation for anyone standing at a threshold, especially the lawyer sitting in the car who isn't sure they can walk back into the office. As Tama reminds us: there's nothing wrong with your life, there's already a path, and you don't have to walk it alone.
In this episode:
Why the Harvard cap felt heavy, not light and the question that began everything
"It's more practical to be magical": rethinking what practical really means
Leave, go deeper, or do it differently - why the form matters less than the motivation
Which inner voice are you listening to? Love vs. fear, strength vs. weakness
Why your training is never wasted
The "inspired self" writing practice - the prosecution and the defence on the page
The forgotten handout that led to ABC News
A closing word for anyone who can't quite walk through the door
About Tama Kieves:
Tama Kieves, an honours graduate of Harvard Law School, left her law practice to write and help others live and breathe their most meaningful self-expression. She's the bestselling author of five books, including her newest, Learning to Trust Yourself: Breaking Through the Blocks that Hold You Back. Featured in USA Today, Oprah media, TEDx and more, she's a sought-after speaker and visionary career/success coach who has helped thousands worldwide discover and thrive in the life, calling and work of their dreams. She's also taught A Course in Miracles for years, and is known for her smart, spitfire spirituality, electric humour, and the big possibilities she brings out in others.
Links & resources:
Tama's work, programs & destination retreats → www.tamakieves.com
🎁 Tama’s FREE gift: It’s her #1 tool for trusting yourself, connecting with your inner voice, and undoing fear → www.tamakieves.com/best-tool
✨ Summer of Miracles: Creating Flow in Your Life - Tama's 8-week A Course in Miracles program (Tuesdays, 30 June–18 August 2026, live on Zoom + recorded). FREE taster class on 23 June → https://tamakieves.com/a-summer-of-miracles/
Tama's book: Learning to Trust Yourself: Breaking Through the Blocks that Hold You Back
 
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What happens when a doctor realises the system they were trained in isn’t actually creating health?
In this powerful episode of Emergence: Leading from the Field, we sit down with Dr. Avi Charlton - GP, author, and lifestyle medicine advocate - to explore her journey from conventional medicine to a radically different approach: prescribing lifestyle instead of just medication.
After a deeply personal turning point, Dr. Charlton began questioning the “eat less, move more” model and the over-reliance on quick fixes. What followed was a complete shift in how she understands health, uncovering the profound impact of nutrition, metabolic health, stress, sleep, and even the way we breathe.
Together, we unpack:
Why modern healthcare is largely reactive and what’s missing
The surprising truth about weight loss and why calorie counting often fails
How low-carb nutrition can transform energy, metabolism, and chronic disease
The hidden role of stress and cortisol in conditions like diabetes, anxiety, and burnout
Simple, practical tools, like breathing techniques, to regulate your nervous system
Why behaviour change is so hard (and how to actually make it stick)
The shift from patient dependency to true health ownership
Dr. Charlton also shares the realities of challenging the status quo within the medical community and why she’s committed to building a movement where lifestyle becomes the first prescription.
This conversation is both empowering and deeply practical, offering a new lens on what it really means to take control of your health in a fast-paced, high-stress world.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of quick fixes, low energy, or conflicting health advice this episode will change how you think about wellbeing.
Dr Avi is based in Melbourne Australia and you can visit her website at https://mlcclinic.com.au/ 

In this powerful episode of Emergence: Leading from the Field, host Artemis Evangelidi sits down with children’s lawyer and “Kindness Ambassador” Nicolle Kopping-Pavars for a deeply moving conversation about compassion, trauma, and conscious leadership within the legal system.
Nicolle shares her journey from traditional family law practice to exclusively advocating for children in high-conflict cases,  driven by her belief that children are wise, perceptive, and too often unheard. Drawing from her own childhood experience of divorce, she speaks candidly about why children need a voice in the justice system and how they are frequently misunderstood, pressured, or placed in emotional roles that are not theirs to carry.
Together, Artemis and Nicolle explore whether the adversarial legal system is truly “broken” — or simply wounded — and how unaddressed trauma within individuals can ripple outward into institutions. Nicolle offers a compelling reframe: systems don’t need to be discarded; they need healing.
The conversation dives into:
The emotional toll of family litigation on children and parents
Why children in conflict often “protect” rather than lie
How mindfulness, trauma awareness, and emotional intelligence can transform legal practice
The importance of boundaries and wellbeing within the legal profession
Nicolle’s groundbreaking Compassionate Integration Process, a trauma-responsive model that places families — not professionals — at the center of resolution
The power of kindness as a conscious leadership practice
Blending legal insight with spirituality, mindfulness, and practical courtroom experience, Nicolle demonstrates how one person can shift the energy of an entire room — and why healing our internal conflict is essential to resolving external disputes.
This episode is an invitation to lead from where you stand, to regulate your own nervous system before attempting to change the world, and to remember that even within adversarial systems, compassion is a radical and transformative force.
Nicolle is based in Canada, and you can follow her on LinkedIn or visit her website here.
To learn more about our host, Artemis Evangelidi, visit www.aipeia.com 
 

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, host Artemis Evangelidi speaks with Mel Storey (@theinhouselawyer) about her journey from burnout in corporate law to rediscovering alignment, creativity, and purpose.
Mel opens up about her decision to take an extended break from legal practice — a process of deprogramming long-held beliefs around productivity, value, and success. Together, Artemis and Mel explore the challenges lawyers face in embracing rest, letting go of perfectionism, and cultivating self-awareness in a profession built on control and certainty.
Mel shares how reconnecting with her core values led her to redefine success on her own terms, and how she now helps other professionals do the same. She also discusses her upcoming projects, including practical guides for lawyers navigating toxic workplaces and new frameworks for law students exploring values-aligned careers.
This conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and imagine a more conscious and compassionate way of leading and living — both within and beyond the legal field.
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Mel is a lawyer turned creative entrepreneur and mentor. After 15 years in corporate legal leadership, she recently stepped away to build a portfolio career centered on meaning, creativity and contribution.
Through her platform Counsel Media, @theinhouselawyer on social media and her “Career Big Sis” mentoring brand, Mel helps professionals reconnect with their values, find clarity in transition and lead with authenticity. Her work blends legal wisdom, storytelling and human insight to explore what modern leadership and identity look like beyond the structures of certainty and control.
Mel hosts The Counsel Podcast and creates digital tools, courses and community experiences for lawyers and professionals navigating change.
She lives in Meanjin (Brisbane) and is passionate about grounded leadership, creative practice and the slow process of becoming who you are again.
Connect with Mel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/
 

In this episode, Artemis Evangelidi speaks with Scott Robinson, who has spent over two decades in the world of finance while also pioneering a unique path as the founder of Yogi Banker. Scott shares his journey from studying commerce and law in Sydney, to building a high-powered career in London and New York, and how a series of pivotal moments led him to yoga, mindfulness, and energy practices like Reiki.
 
He reflects on how an openness to new experiences helped him balance the intensity of banking with practices that reconnected him to his breath, presence, and inner stillness. What began as personal exploration became teaching and creating well-being programs for colleagues, eventually leading to DB Yoga at Deutsche Bank, where his classes and mindfulness sessions supported people through stress, grief, and everyday challenges.
 
Scott and Artemis discuss the importance of “unlearning” rigid roles and allowing space for new aspects of ourselves to emerge. Scott highlights that well-being is not one-size-fits-all: what matters is finding practices that resonate—whether yoga, meditation, Qigong, or something else—and committing to them with curiosity and consistency.
This conversation explores how professional success and inner wellbeing can not only coexist but enrich each other, offering a holistic perspective on living and working with balance.
 
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Scott Robinson is a Director at Deutsche Bank (UK) in the Transaction Policy & Advisory Group, a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher, and the founder of Yogibanker — a platform supporting health, wellbeing, and conscious leadership in the financial sector.
 
Combining decades of experience in finance with a deep commitment to inner development, Scott helps professionals manage stress, enhance resilience, and build sustainable wellbeing in high-pressure environments. His journey began in response to the demands of the industry and led to transformative practices that brought greater clarity, balance, and strength — both personally and professionally.
 
Through yoga, mindfulness, and a relational approach to leadership, Scott now supports others in reconnecting with their values and cultivating a healthier, more compassionate culture in finance — one where performance and wellbeing go hand in hand.
 
Scott is currently in London UK - you can connect with him via LinkedIn or visit his website at www.yogibanker.com 
 
To connect with our host, visit www.aipeia.com 
 

Emergence. Leading from the Field — Episode 11: "The Kindness Antidote"
In this heartfelt conversation, Artemis Evangelidi sits down with Jayne Clarke, CEO and Founder of Imagine Reevolution, to explore how love and connection can be more than lofty ideals, they can be lived, tangible practices that transform lives. Jayne shares her personal journey from corporate accountant to community leader, shaped by vulnerability, resilience, and a deep commitment to creating safe, judgment-free spaces for young people and women to truly be themselves. Together, they discuss meeting people where they are, removing expectations, embracing childlike joy, and fostering curiosity even in a divided world. This episode is a reminder that small acts of kindness can ignite profound change.
In a seemingly divided world, love and connection serve as the remedy. Numerous individuals grapple with feelings of disconnection—whether in leadership, workplaces, communities, or within themselves. It acknowledges the fragmented state of our society without falling into despair; rather, it emphasises that love is not simply gentle, but also transformative. Whether leading discussions in a corporate environment or nurturing community through Imagine Re-Evolution, Jayne Clarke consistently works to help people reconnect—with each other and with their authentic selves. This approach has become synonymous with bridging divides and fostering genuine human connection.
Jayne is based in Melbourne Australia and you can connect with her via LinkedIn
To connect with our host, visit www.artemisevangelidi.com
 
 

Emergence. Leading from the Field — Episode 10: "The Self-Coached Lawyer"
In this podcast episode, Whitney Harvey shares her personal journey into the legal profession and how it ultimately led her to found The Self-Coached Lawyer. Raised by a single mother who encouraged her to pursue law to secure a stable future, Whitney was inspired to enter the legal field after a formative experience visiting a traffic court judge — the father of a childhood friend — which shaped her vision of a successful and influential life.
Over time, Whitney recognized her innate ability and passion for advocacy, not just in the courtroom but in broader contexts. Her path evolved as she navigated career challenges largely on her own, which highlighted the importance of self-coaching and informed decision-making. Early in her legal career, her exposure to a women lawyers’ business development coaching group sparked her interest in the coaching space. This experience, combined with her own professional struggles and growth, laid the foundation for her future work in supporting attorneys through coaching and consulting.
Whitney emphasizes that while legal education prepares students for technical and analytical aspects of law, it often neglects vital skills like emotional regulation, coping strategies, and interpersonal communication — gaps she now aims to fill through her workshops and trainings. She highlights the importance of helping legal professionals reconnect with their sense of purpose, which often diminishes under the pressures of legal practice. By reframing their work — for example, seeing themselves as healers supporting clients through difficult situations — attorneys can regain motivation, resilience, and fulfillment in their careers.
Both Whitney and Artemis stress the need for cultural shifts in legal education and practice to better support lawyer well-being, emotional intelligence, and empowerment, paving the way for a healthier and more sustainable legal profession.
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Whitney M. Harvey, Esq. is the founder and principal of The Self Coached Lawyer, LLC, a coaching and consulting practice dedicated to empowering legal professionals to achieve life-work balance, reconnect with their passion for the law, and thrive in their careers. Based in the Greater Phoenix area, Whitney is a practicing attorney, educator, and thought leader committed to transforming professional norms in the legal field.
With nearly 15 years of experience as a successful litigator, Whitney now balances her legal practice with coaching, teaching, and consulting. Her work is inspired by her observations of systemic challenges in the legal profession that impact well-being, career satisfaction, and diversity. She is driven to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and purpose-driven approach to law and leadership.
Whitney employs a transformational step-by-step coaching framework to help legal professionals align their personal missions with their legal careers. Her coaching focuses on managing time and stress effectively, integrating mindful law practices, and fostering innovative approaches to creative problem-solving. At the executive level, she partners with leaders to build inclusive cultures of well-being and craft actionable strategies to achieve both organizational and personal goals.
In addition to her coaching and legal practice, Whitney serves as an adjunct faculty member, where she designed and teaches the course “Legal Aspects of Diversity in the Workplace” in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business. This role reflects her passion for educating future leaders on the intersection of law, equity, and organizational culture.
Whitney holds a Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and is pursuing a Ph.D. in General Psychology with a focus on Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Recognized as a 40 Under 40 Honoree (PHX 2023) and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, she brings a wealth of expertise, innovation, and dedication to every aspect of her work.
Schedule a clarity call with Whitney to explore how her coaching or consulting services can help you or your organization thrive: https://calendly.com/whitneyharvey/clarity-call
Whitney is based in Arizona, USA and you can learn more about her at www.theselfcoachedlawyer.com and you can connect with her on Instagram at Instagram: @theselfcoachedlawyer (also her TikTok handle) and @whitney.m.harvey.esq
To connect with our host, visit www.artemisevangelidi.com

In this inspiring episode, Kristine Morris, founder of The Change Maven, speaks about her journey from social work to transformational leadership and coaching.
Kristine shares the deeply personal inspiration behind launching her movement in 2019—just before the world was upended—and how that pivotal time reinforced her mission to help women reconnect with their inner wisdom and power. She reflects on the courage it took to pivot from a structured career in social work to a more intuitive and expansive path, and how she learned to create spaces where others could do the same.
Through retreats, coaching, and virtual offerings, Kristine emphasizes the importance of listening to “the whispers of the heart” and aligning one’s life with passion and purpose. This episode is a powerful reminder that transformation doesn’t require blowing up your life—it begins with quiet curiosity and the courage to ask, Does this path have a heart?
Kristine's superpower is kindness and she shares her strategies for tackling loneliness, connection and empowerment through her inspirational wisdom.
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Kristine Morris has an expansive career as a Social Worker, Life Coach, and Meditation Teacher, having gained extensive and diverse work experience across multiple countries and industries.
In 2019 Kristine founded The Change Maven, leading personal and professional development initiatives, facilitating workshops and retreats focused on empowerment and resilience, while also providing one-on-one coaching and managing outreach and marketing. Her passion and unique skillset has enabled Kristine to engage with diverse stakeholders and to enhance program outcomes. At Elevate Aviation, Kristine leads the design, development and delivery of leadership programs for women in the aviation industry.
One of Kristine’s passions is motivating and inspiring people to unlock their potential and discover their true greatness. She knows firsthand how powerful a group of inspired and inspiring women can be, and aims to create more of this in the world. She finds immense joy in witnessing individuals flourish and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Kristine believes that Kindness is a superpower, and aims to sprinkle kindness into the world whenever and wherever she can. 
Kristine is based in Edmonton Alberta Canada. To connect with Kristine, visit her LinkedIn Profile, her Instagram Page or email her at kristine@thechangemaven.com
To connect with our host, visit www.artemisevangelidi.com

Emergence. Leading from the Field — Episode 8: "Beyond the Grey"
In this episode, Sarah Connelly speaks about the concept of grey area drinking—a pattern where individuals are highly functional but rely on alcohol to cope with stress and other pressures in their lives. Sarah explains why this issue is particularly common among high achievers and A-type personalities, who often live fast-paced, high-pressure lives, and how it impacts upon their ability to be conscious leaders.
We discuss the dangers of waiting for a "rock bottom" moment before seeking help and how proactive, intentional change can lead to significant personal growth.
Sarah also shares her own journey of transforming her relationship with alcohol, highlighting the key roles of patience, self-compassion, and presence. She introduces her 30-day Power Pause program, emphasizing its curated, small-group approach and focus on long-term inner resilience rather than just quitting alcohol.
Throughout, Sarah frames the decision to address grey area drinking not as a loss, but as a profound opportunity for personal transformation. When we are able to hold ourselves in kindness and compassion, we can lead from the field with great curiosity and insight.
🎙️ Tune in, be inspired, and begin your own emergence. See you in the field.
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Sarah Connelly is a Grey Area Drinking Coach specializing in helping high-achieving professionals reset their relationship with alcohol so they can lead with clarity, integrity, and full presence.
With over 15 years of experience in coaching, education, and leadership, Sarah combines neuroscience, behaviour change psychology, spirituality and lived experience to guide people through sustainable transformation—without labels, shame, or rock-bottom stories. She's the creator of the 30-Day Power Pause, a groundbreaking program for those ready to reclaim their energy, purpose, and potential—one conscious choice at a time.
Sarah is based in Brisbane Australia. You can connect with Sarah at https://www.sarahconnelly.com.au/ and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-connelly-23653421/
 
To connect with the host, visit www.artemisevangelidi.com

Emergence. Leading from the Field — Episode 7: "Leading with Sensitivity and Strength"
In this episode, Steph Ellen shares her transformative journey from a high-achieving, single-focused veterinary career to becoming a multidimensional coach blending science, spirituality, and somatic practices. She discusses how a literal “wake-up call”—being kicked in the face by a horse—led her to question her identity, goals, and fulfillment. This moment sparked her exploration into mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and subconscious reprogramming.
Steph describes her coaching approach as intuitive and evidence-based, supporting highly sensitive, high-achieving individuals to lead with resilience and authenticity. She emphasizes the importance of de-shaming sensitivity, recognizing and dismantling protective patterns like perfectionism and people-pleasing, and reframing sensitivity as a superpower.
A key part of her work involves helping clients slow down, cultivate inner safety, and expand their capacity for presence and impact—without burnout. She also highlights the challenge many face in embodying nervous system work, especially in high-pressure industries like law and veterinary medicine, where operating in constant stress often goes unrecognized.
Ultimately, this episode is a compassionate and empowering look at what it means to lead from a place of alignment, regulation, and self-awareness.
🎙️ Tune in, be inspired, and begin your own emergence. See you in the field.
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Steph is a trauma-informed performance coach, equine veterinarian, and yoga teacher who blends science and spirituality to help highly sensitive high achievers lead with clarity, resilience, and authenticity. With a diverse background that spans from the surgical suite to the yoga mat to transformational coaching spaces, Steph brings a uniquely grounded perspective to conscious leadership.
Rooted in nervous system regulation, subconscious reprogramming, and mindful productivity, her work supports visionary leaders in moving from survival mode to sustainable success—without burning out or betraying themselves. Whether she’s guiding a business owner through shadow work or supporting a fellow vet navigating perfectionism and self-doubt, Steph’s approach is deeply intuitive, radically compassionate, and backed by evidence-based tools.
Through her signature blend of neuroscience, holistic psychology, and somatic practices, Steph helps her clients cultivate inner safety so they can create expansive impact in their careers, communities, and lives.
Steph is based in Melbourne Australia, and you can connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/findingflowstate/, through her website at https://www.finding-flowstate.com or in LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniediplock/
 
Want to connect with our host? Visit www.artemisevangelidi.com to find out more!