Episode 69: The CEO's Secret Weapon: Breathwork for Calm, Clarity & Longevity

About this episode

In a world of constant noise, uncertainty, and stress, one of the most powerful tools for leaders is one you already carry with you, your breath.

In this episode of the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast, host Dagmara Asbreuk sits down with breathwork expert and certified Wim Hof and IMD instructor Florine Baudois to explore why breathwork is no longer a wellness trend but a leadership essential.

Florine Slingerland-Baudoin is a Dutch wellness entrepreneur based in Dubai. With a background in Health Care Management and a specialization in vitality and life>

Her credentials include multiple accredited coaching certifications, 200-hour yoga teacher training, and all three levels of the Wim Hof Method Academy, culminating in certified instructor status.

She's high energy, people focused, and deeply committed to helping others live healthier, happier lives. One breath at a time.

In this episode, you'll discover:

→ Why most people are unknowingly living in a chronic stress state (and a simple 1-minute test to find out where you are)

→ The difference between breathing and breathwork and why both matter

→ How breathwork boosts your immune system, expands lung capacity, and is directly linked to longevity

→ The key breathwork techniques for regulation, activation, and even subconscious reprogramming

→ How to use breathwork in everyday moments in traffic, before a big meeting, or to help your kids focus → Why one experience isn't enough — and the real key to making calm your new baseline

Whether you're navigating business uncertainty, leading a team through change, or simply looking to find more composure in your daily life, this conversation will give you the awareness and the tools to start right now, for free.

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About Dagmara Asbreuk: A certified Executive Transformational Partner and keynote speaker, and Founder of Extraordinary Leadership. She brings 15+ years of global experience in Fortune 500 organizations and 10 years in human and leadership transformation firsthand. Recognized as one of Dubai’s Top 15 Coaches, she is known for activating higher potential in senior executives and leadership teams through a unique blend of neuroscience and quantum consciousness. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-zabaneh

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00:00 - 02:09: Introduction to the importance of state mastery and the guest expert's background in conscious living.

02:10 - 05:55: The guest describes her career transition and her first transformative experience with an ice bath.

05:56 - 08:08: Discussion on the power of breathwork in managing modern stress and recognizing unconscious breathing habits.

08:09 - 11:23: Explanation of how different breathing rates (e.g., 15-20 vs. 7-9 breaths per minute) regulate the nervous system.

11:24 - 15:31: Overview of various techniques, such as Heart Coherence, used for goals ranging from energizing to calming.

15:32 - 19:44: Categorization of breathwork into regulation, activation, and subconscious release.

19:45 -22:26: Practical tips for daily integration and critical safety warnings for specific populations, such as pregnant women.

22:27 - 27:30: Examination of the physiological effects of the Wim Hof method, including blood alkalinity and lung capacity.

27:31 - 32:00: Addressing challenges in maintaining consistency and using breathwork to establish a new, calm operational baseline.

32:01 - 38:10: Final thoughts on applying breathwork in corporate settings and an invitation to begin small, daily practices