LIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Dawa Tarchin Philips

Transformative Leadership with Dawa Tarchin Phillips

Introduction

In this episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dawa Tarchin Phillips, a world-renowned expert in human transformation, mindful leadership, and AI coaching. Having spent 12 years in a monastery, including seven in deep meditation, Dawa blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience to revolutionize leadership and business. As the founder of Empowerment Holdings and Taiwa.com, he has received recognition from Forbes, Fast Company, and The New York Times.

Monastic Life and Leadership Transformation

Dawa shares how his monastic training shaped his leadership philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of knowing where you’re going before leading others, explaining his concept of the "two curricula": understanding one’s purpose and learning how to thrive in the world. His experiences in deep meditation prepared him for his role in bringing mindfulness into business and education, helping unlock human potential through attention and awareness practices.

Challenges of Transitioning from Monastic Life to Entrepreneurship

Transitioning from monastic life to the business world took Dawa nearly three years. He explains how commitment is the bridge between these two worlds, whether in business, family, or personal growth. He acknowledges the challenges of reintegration but highlights the lasting impact of his spiritual foundation in guiding his entrepreneurial journey.

AI and the Future of Leadership Coaching

Dawa discusses how AI is transforming leadership development and executive coaching. Unlike traditional technologies, AI introduces relational interaction, offering personalized, scalable coaching. He emphasizes AI’s ability to democratize access to high-quality leadership training, previously limited to top executives.

Ethical Considerations in AI and Mindfulness

Dawa highlights the ethical responsibility of AI in leadership coaching. Confidentiality and security remain paramount, and he stresses the importance of developing AI with ethical intent. He urges technology creators to prioritize human well-being, ensuring AI serves as a tool for empowerment rather than manipulation.

Empowerment Holdings: Principles of Business Success

Dawa attributes his success at Empowerment Holdings to a genuine interest in helping others succeed. His company operates on principles of integrity, generosity, and delivering value beyond financial transactions. He encourages entrepreneurs to prioritize value creation and ethical business practices.

Balancing Spirituality and Science in Leadership

Dawa explains how true leadership requires both intelligence and wisdom. His work integrates scientific research on leadership with spiritual principles like ethics, intention, and openness to guidance. He believes that leadership should not only be data-driven but also deeply humanistic.

BIO:

Dawa Tarchin Phillips is one of world’s foremost human transformation experts and a visionary serial entrepreneur. After 12 years in a monastery, including 7 years in meditation retreat, he established a University of California research center in neuroscience and co-founded the International Mindfulness Teachers Association which accredits mindfulness teacher training programs and educators in 30 countries. He’s a sought after speaker and #1 bestselling author on mindful leadership and conscious business, founder and chairman of Empowerment Holdings, and founder and CEO of TAIWA.com, a leading AI Coaching platform to scale AI coaching in organizations. His work is recognized by the Transformational Leadership Council, the Association of Transformational Leaders, the New York Times, Huffington Post, Forbes, and Fast Company.

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