Conscious Leadership with Debra Sunderland

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, host Brandon Styll sits down with Debra Sunderland, founder of Sunderland Coaching, to explore how conscious leadership can transform not only your business — but your life. Debra is an Enneagram coach and a certified facilitator of conscious leadership, working with leaders and teams across industries to help them lead with clarity, presence, and self-awareness. In this conversation, we dive deep into how these tools can be a game-changer for restaurant owners and operators navigating today’s high-stress hospitality environment. 🔑 What We Talk About How conscious leadership differs from traditional leadership models The role of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in hospitality Practical strategies for shifting from “reacting” to “leading” during stressful moments Why creating a conscious culture benefits both your team and your guests 💡 Why It MattersRestaurant leadership is about more than managing numbers and schedules — it’s about building teams, fostering trust, and creating spaces where people thrive. Debra’s approach gives hospitality leaders the tools to communicate with clarity, take radical responsibility, and lead with intention.