# One Breath Leadership with Ed Howard Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983/one-breath-leadership-with-ed-howard Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983/one-breath-leadership-with-ed-howard.md Podcast: [S.M.A.R.T. Performance "A Leaders Blueprint to Sustainable Success!"](https://stenobird.com/podcast/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983) Published: 2026-06-16T13:08:27+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walter-dusseldorp/episodes/One-Breath-Leadership-with-Ed-Howard-e3ks3sv Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO6374091193.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983/episodes/one-breath-leadership-with-ed-howard Duration seconds: 1149 ## Resource content type Interview primary goal Educational summary In this episode, Ed Howard discusses the transformative power of the 'One Breath' technique to manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance performance by focusing on mindful breathing. Drawing from his background in finance and Zen practice, he shares practical insights on integrating simple breathing exercises into daily life to foster calmness and clarity. keywords mindful breathing, stress management, emotional regulation, One Breath Leadership, Zen, performance, neuroscience, habit building, burnout prevention key topics The physiological and neurological effects of mindful breathing The concept of the dualistic and transcendent mind in Zen Habit formation around conscious breathing in high-stress environments The impact of breathing on emotional regulation and decision-making Practical tips for integrating the One Breath technique into daily routines guest name Ed Howard Titles The Power of One Breath: Master Stress and Enhance Performance How a Single Breath Can Transform Your Mind and Body sound bites "The key is a single conscious breath." "It's easy to choose to breathe in stress." "Living in the moment is the true goal." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:00 Guest Background: From Banking to Zen and Leadership 03:52 The Problem: Burnout and Stress in High-Pressure Careers 06:19 The Science Behind the One Breath Technique 08:11 How Conscious Breathing Enhances Creativity and Emotional Control 10:30 Implementing the One Breath Practice in Stressful Moments 13:23 Understanding the Different States of the Mind in Zen 15:19 Practical Tips for Habitual Breathing Practice 17:11 Where to Find More About the Book and Practice 18:36 Closing Thoughts:… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983/episodes/one-breath-leadership-with-ed-howard/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983/one-breath-leadership-with-ed-howard.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.