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A Dialectic Debate Between the Executive and the Mystic Most people don’t actually need more advice. They need a better mental operating system. In this episode of The Executive and The Mystic , Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee use a simple but sharp framework from Buddhist dialectics to do exactly that. They take a single principle, “the universe is neutral,” then stress-test it from opposing perspectives, and finally integrate both into something usable. The goal is not ag

How the Drama Triangle Hijacks Your Life, and How to Get Your Power Back Most people don’t realize they’re in the drama triangle until they’re exhausted. They think they’re just “having a hard week.” Or dealing with a difficult boss. Or navigating a complicated relationship. Or trying to survive a season that keeps throwing punches. But underneath the surface, there’s often a pattern running the whole show. It’s the drama triangle . And it’s one of the most addictive psychol

A simple model for perspective, coherence, and better leadership decisions We all know the feeling. You’re so close to a problem that it looks like a horror show. You’re inside the details, inside the emotion, inside the urgency. Then you pull back, get a little altitude, and suddenly the thing that felt catastrophic looks… workable. That’s the core idea behind this episode of The Executive and the Mystic , co-hosted by Fred LaFranc and Christina Wiltsee. Altitude creates per

A practical way to dissolve fear, stop spiraling, and get your mind back Most of us don’t suffer because something happened. We suffer because we instantly decide what it means. A situation occurs. The universe stays neutral. Then our mind shows up like a disaster director and starts screening the worst possible film. That is the moment the spiral begins. In this episode of The Executive and the Mystic , Fred LaFranc and Kristina Wiltsee unpack a deceptively simple practice F

A simple book that quietly changes how you lead, communicate, and live. If you’ve ever felt like your leadership is strong, but your inner world is chaotic… you’re not alone. Most professionals are trained to manage outcomes, solve problems, and hold the line. But culture isn’t built by performance alone. Culture is built by people who can regulate themselves. People who can stay coherent under pressure. People who can take feedback without collapsing, lead conflict without d

The Power of Coherence: From Inner Alignment to Extraordinary Leadership By Kristina Wiltsee & Fred LeFranc “Coherence isn’t perfection, it’s congruence.” – Fred LeFranc We live in a world that often feels like a class-five whitewater rapid—fast, unpredictable, and filled with sharp turns. As leaders, we’re expected to navigate that chaos with clarity and presence. But how do we do that when our inner world feels just as turbulent? Welcome to the third pillar of our ABCs of L

🧭 Episode Summary: In this episode, Kristina and Fred dive into the second principle in their ABCs of Leadership  series— Balance . Using Kristina’s personal journey as a case study, they explore the paradoxes that arise when we feel caught between freedom and abundance, scarcity and structure, or spiritual wealth and material success. Together, they dissect the common assumption that balance is about stasis, when in fact, it requires adaptability, presence, and constant rec

The Power of Alignment: How Leaders Rise Above Circumstance By Kristina Wiltsee & Fred LeFranc | The Executive and the Mystic “You have to get the right altitude to have the right attitude.” – Kristina Wiltsee In our latest conversation on The Executive and the Mystic , we explored the “A” in our ABCs of leadership: Alignment . It’s the foundation for every transformational leader—and it’s as personal as it is organizational. Let’s break it down. Alignment Begins with the Ind

Introduction: A Journey Toward Conscious Leadership Leadership is more than strategy, execution, and profitability. True leadership is about alignment—with purpose and values; balance—between competing forces; and coherence—within oneself and with the world. In our new podcast, we (Fred LeFranc and Kristina Wiltsee) explore these essential elements of conscious leadership. Drawing from Fred’s experience as a hospitality consultant and Kristina’s expertise as a Life Alchemist,

A presentation for Liberty Ventures Network in March 2025. As the season shifts into spring, we’re invited not only to refresh our homes...