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A Conversation With Mandy Morris Co-Founder of SoFree

Author
Julie Williamson, Ph.D.
Published
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://share.transistor.fm/s/55dc8a97

At Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.

In this episode, Mandy Morris discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and mental health in leadership. She shares insights on how early experiences shape adult behavior, the significance of creating psychological safety in teams, and the need for leaders to balance their energy and intentions to foster better communication and collaboration. Mandy emphasizes the importance of understanding subconscious beliefs that keep individuals stuck and offers practical strategies for personal growth and transformation.

Episode Takeaways

  • Mandy Morris empowers leaders to unlock their unique success DNA.
  • The brain is wired for efficiency, not happiness.
  • Subconscious beliefs can keep individuals stuck in negative patterns.
  • Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.
  • Creating psychological safety allows for authentic team dynamics.
  • Ego and insecurity are inversely related in leadership.
  • Setting intentions can significantly impact team communication.
  • Visualizing success helps in forming new neural pathways.
  • Identifying internal noise is key to personal growth.
  • Feelings are indicators of what we need to address. 

If you would like to connect with Mandy Morris outside of this episode:
Connect with her on LinkedIn, learn more about SoFree, and explore her executive coaching services on her website.
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