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Cordelia Gaffar

Leading with Joy: How Cordelia Gaffar Transforms Workplaces Through Intimacy, Connection, and Self-Nurturing

In this episode of The Alimond Show, we sat down with Cordelia Gaffar, founder of Workout Around My Day Incorporated, to explore how leaders can harness the power of joy, intimacy, and self-nurturing to transform their teams and organizations. Cordelia, an award-winning coach and retreat facilitator, works with women who have experienced emotional abuse at home or at work—helping them reclaim their sense of pleasure, purpose, and authentic connection.

Cordelia’s journey began as a mother simply looking for ways to care for herself amidst the chaos of daily life. From there, she built an approach that weaves together somatic movement, breathwork, and “intimacy intelligence” to help leaders connect deeply with their values, bond their teams, and inspire innovation without sacrificing humanity.

During our conversation, Cordelia shared:

• The meaning of “joy bonding” and why joy should be a measurable workplace metric.
• How leaders can create cultures of safety and collaboration through simple shifts, like beginning meetings with grounding check-ins.
• Why she believes routines should evolve into rituals—intentional, nourishing moments that keep leaders grounded and connected.
• The powerful role self-nurturing plays in leadership and team trust.
• An unforgettable story from her Bali retreat where somatic healing helped a woman reconnect with her soul and reignite her professional momentum.

Cordelia also spoke about her Ultimate Joy Goddess Community, launching with sessions on Sacred Rage and Renewal, and the transformational work she does each year in Bali helping women reconnect with their joy to cultivate lasting love and fulfillment.

From corporate finance to holistic healing, Cordelia’s constant has been consistency with compassion—and a belief that joy isn’t just a feeling, but the frequency on which we’re built. As she puts it, “Joy is life and life is joy. It’s simple, but it’s not easy.”

If you’re a leader, changemaker, or anyone seeking to bridge human connection with organizational success, Cordelia’s perspective offers a roadmap for sustainable, soulful growth.

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