{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Faca7690a-0ff6-4970-928e-8f2447fed4cb","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Metacrisis Leadership and Modern Masculinity with Dave Schoof","description":"In this Mind Over Masculinity episode, host Avik sits down with Switzerland-based executive coach Dave Schoof to unpack the metacrisis. A stacked collision of climate anxiety, AI disruption, leadership burnout, cultural polarization, and nervous system overload. Dave breaks down why old-school leadership playbooks fail in high complexity, and why many high-performing men hit an invisible wall even when they are \u201cwinning\u201d on paper.You will hear practical language around identity, meaning, masculine and feminine energies, and what \u201creal inner work\u201d looks like when you still have board meetings, KPIs, and real-world pressure. The core message is simple. You do not need a personality transplant. You need a pivot. A wider lens, a calmer body, and better relational intelligence to lead without burning out.\nAbout the Guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nDave Schoof is an executive and personal development coach based in Switzerland with a background in counterintelligence and pattern recognition. He has spent decades working with senior leaders and high performers inside complex systems. He created the Pivot Methodology, blending practical leadership development with inner work, meditation, and expanded-state practices to help leaders navigate complexity with resilience and clarity.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nThe metacrisis is not one problem. It is multiple crises hitting the same nervous system at once.\n\n\nLeadership \u201cmaps\u201d that worked before are increasingly outdated in today\u2019s speed of change.\n\n\nModern masculinity is full of polarity. Be sensitive but decisive. Open but grounded. Strong but not rigid.\n\n\nA key signal you are in something bigger than a bad quarter is repeating old fixes with zero traction.\n\n\nAnother signal is \u201cdisquiet\u201d. Success externally but unease internally, often tied to meaning and identity.\n\n\nFor many men this existential pressure is showing up earlier, even in the mid-30s.\n\n\nReal leadership now requires humility, emotional honesty, and modeling recovery after mistakes.\n\n\nInner work is more \u201cremembering and reclaiming\u201d than \u201cfixing what\u2019s broken\u201d.\n\n\nMen\u2019s work works better in community. Relational intelligence is a capacity you can train.\n\n\nExecutives can use real meetings and decisions as the lab. No life overhaul required.\n\n\nHow Listeners Can Connect With the Guest\u00a0\u00a0:\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.daveschoof.com/ (newsletter and podcast)\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\u00a0\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. Storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. This channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\nSubscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\nBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA\nOpen to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to creat","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/75d1fd94-b981-4db9-8d2c-62e0cb4bc74a/lixfg9y8bkdk92vanxdi7hauq6o2.jpg"}