Ep. 71 - The Power of Love, Connection, and Community in Business & Life with Marcelle Xavier

In this insightful and heart-opening episode of
the Expert Speaker Podcast, host Majeed
Mogharreban sits down with Marcelle
Xavier, an expert in human connection, relationships,
and the role of love in business and leadership.


Marcelle shares her decade-long research on how love and
connection influence leadership, team performance, and personal
growth. From quitting her corporate job to studying at
Schumacher College in the UK, to leading Instituto
Amuta in Brazil, Marcelle has dedicated her career to
helping people design environments that foster deep
connection, authenticity, and human flourishing.


If you want to build stronger relationships,
create a more connected workplace, or simply
redefine what love means in a professional
setting, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways

Love is Essential for Innovation & Success –
Businesses often focus on efficiency, but Marcelle argues that
human connection is the missing piece for true innovation
and collaboration.


Why Self-Love Alone Isn’t Enough – Marcelle
challenges the popular belief that "you must love yourself first"
and instead shares how love is cultivated through
community and relationships.


Love in the Workplace – Introducing love in
professional settings isn't about romance—it's about
creating a culture of trust, appreciation, and
support that leads to high performance.


Creating Thinking Environments – Inspired by
Nancy Klein’s Thinking Environment and
Humberto Maturana’s research on love, Marcelle
explains how the way we treat people directly influences their
ability to think, create, and lead.


Cultural Differences in Connection &
Expression – Marcelle shares how Brazil, the UK,
and other cultures differ in the way they express love,
affection, and connection—and what businesses can learn from
these differences.


The Science of Love & Intelligence – Love
isn’t just emotional—it actually makes us smarter, more
adaptable, and more creative. Marcelle shares how
companies can leverage love as a leadership
tool.


Simple Gestures That Transform Relationships –
Whether in the workplace or personal life, small
changes—like thoughtful gestures, intentional conversations, and
creating safe spaces—can have a huge impact on relationships and
culture.
Memorable Quotes

️ “Love is the emotion that makes us smarter.” – Marcelle
Xavier
️ “If I love you, I see you as a legitimate you—not just a
projection in my mind.” – Marcelle Xavier
️ “Creating environments where people feel safe, seen, and valued
is the foundation of high performance.” – Marcelle Xavier
️ “We don’t just need to change ourselves; we need to change the
environments that allow people to flourish.” – Marcelle Xavier
Action Steps

Start small – Look for one simple,
thoughtful action you can take today to improve
connection in your workplace or relationships.


Redefine self-love – Instead of trying to force
self-love in isolation, ask: What kind of environment
helps me feel valued and cared for?


Explore Marcelle’s Work – Follow
Instituto Amuta for more insights on
creating connection, community, and transformative
environments.


Want to bring love & connection into your
workplace? – Marcelle offers facilitation,
workshops, and corporate consulting to help teams build
stronger, more authentic relationships.
Final Thoughts

Love and connection aren’t just for personal life—they are
essential for leadership, innovation, and business
success. Whether you’re leading a team, running
a business, or navigating personal relationships,
fostering an environment of genuine connection
will help you build stronger, more fulfilling
relationships in all areas of life.


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