June 3 2025
Ep8 Empowered Together Show: Meet masterful coach and entrepreneurial leader Rúna Bouius, founder of the TRUE Power Institute
Hello friends! Welcome to this week’s episode of The Empowered Together podcast and video show on InkandescentRadio.com and Inkandescent.tv.
Today we are thrilled to talk with one of our new members, Rúna Bouius, founder of the TRUE Power Institute.
About Rúna: A serial entrepreneur and visionary thinker who grew up in Iceland, Rúna’s life of adventure and exploration has unfolded in wildly different settings – Reykjavik, Santa Fe, and Los Angeles. For 20 years, Rúna was a trailblazer and the industry leader in Iceland’s beauty and wellness industry. After her husband’s death, at the height of her commercial success, Runa moved with her sons to Santa Fe and embarked on a no-holds-barred soul journey. Today, the published author and international bestseller co-author resides in LA, where she co-founded the Conscious Leader Network, the Conscious Capitalism LA Chapter, the Together Network, and her firm, True Power Institute. She serves as a mentor to CEOs and other visionary professionals who are hungry for a more purpose-driven world. “I am often referred to as a futurist and conscious leadership influencer,” shares Runa, who uses her keynote speaking, coaching, and social impact initiatives to promote the evolution of the human spirit. “I invite leaders on a journey toward a thriving world.” Learn more: truepowerinstitute.com
Today, we ask this truly amazing woman about:
- The origin story: Tell us about your life as the accidental trailblazer — You describe yourself as an ‘accidental entrepreneur’—can you take us back to the beginning and share how you became a female founder at a time when that was rare? What early leadership experiences challenged or inspired you to redefine success on your own terms?
- The leadership alchemist: Tell us what that title means to you—and how it captures the essence of your work with leaders now? Your current work centers around TruePower and transformational and conscious leadership. How do you define TruePower, and how is it different from traditional concepts of power in leadership? You talk about helping leaders evolve their inner game. What does that inner game consist of—and why is it more critical now than ever?
- Power shifts + Future-Ready Leadership: You often speak about the power shifts happening in business today. What are the most important shifts you see—and how are they impacting leaders, especially women? We’re living in a time of increasing complexity and rapid change. How can leaders today begin to lead differently to stay relevant, resilient, and impactful? You’ve said that the future of leadership requires multidimensional intelligence. What does that mean in practice—and how do leaders begin cultivating it?
- Leadership in the age of AI: In a world shaped by AI and exponential technology, what human capacities do you believe are most essential for leaders to strengthen right now? You talk about the integration of intuition, emotional intelligence, and body intelligence—how do these show up in leadership decision-making today? What would you say to leaders who feel overwhelmed by the pace of change but are committed to evolving their leadership for the future?
- The alchemy of Inner Power + Presence: Many high-level leaders struggle with burnout or a sense of inner misalignment. How do you help them realign with their inner compass and reclaim their energy? Let’s talk about power dynamics—especially for women leaders. How do we shift from ‘power over’ to ‘power with’ and own our voice more fully? What does it mean to lead with presence—and how can leaders cultivate that in the middle of stress, speed, and expectations?
- Programs, Purpose + What’s Next: You’ve created powerful experiences like the TruePower Leadership Roundtables and The TruePower Leadership Accelerator. Can you share what these offerings are about—and who they’re for? Your next program is called The Alchemy of Leadership. What can you share about what’s coming—and how this program takes leaders to their next level? What excites you most about the future of leadership—and what role do you see women playing in shaping that future?
Don’t miss it!
Learn more here: truepowerinstitute.com
To start us off, we hosted our first Zoom Mastermind meeting on Saturday, Nov. 16. These will be held monthly, and each session will be a safe space for reflection, solidarity, and empowerment. The forum will be open to sharing concerns that we plan to channel into meaningful action, personal growth, and positive change for their communities.
