#114 - Part 2: Living Real: Redefining Success, Presence, and Happiness with Dr. Camille Preston

In the second half, Ryan and Dr. Preston get tactical. Camille explains emotional intelligence as awareness + regulation (inner and outer), how leaders can choose the right “helicopter altitude,” why self-care isn’t selfish (dysregulated leaders = dysregulated orgs), and how small, doable practices (water, sleep, reach-outs, movement) rebuild capacity. She also shares how she blends psychology + executive coaching—and why workplaces are ready for real.

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What We Cover

• Head–Heart–Gut: using the whole system to make wiser decisions

• The Helicopter Altitude: getting above the weeds to see strategy and vision

• Self-care → better leadership: resourcing yourself to resource others

• Mindfulness & movement: practical on-ramps (running, yoga, breath)

• Gut health & mood: why inputs matter (biome basics, hidden drains)

• Action over theory: tiny, repeatable steps that refill your tank

• Psychologist + Coach: how Camille uses multiple “tools in the belt”

• AIM Up: a simple, in-the-moment support tool (join the beta)

• Rewired → Living Real: the arc from “overwired” life to authentic presence

• Redefining success daily: a practice, not a one-time decision

Try This This Week

• Pick one of Camille’s “8–8–8” style shifts:

  • 8 glasses of water

  • 8 hours of sleep

  • Reach out to 8 people with simple appreciation (over the week)

Memorable Quotes

“Clarity is a way of living, not a single epiphany.” — Dr. Camille Preston
“Leaders who are resourced make better decisions—and better cultures.” — Dr. Camille Preston

Mentioned + Necessary Links

• Dr. Camille Preston / AIM Leadership: https://www.aimleadership.com 

• Living Real (book + resources): https://livingreal.aimleadership.com 

  • Free Living Real Worksheets (near the bottom of page)

• Join the AIM Up beta (companion tech): [email protected] 

• Rewired (book): https://www.amazon.com/Rewired-Smarter-Purposefully-Productive-Overwired/dp/1477262929