Staying Present While Building What’s Next with Dr. Elena Pawęta

In this episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Dr. Elena Pawęta—leadership communication coach, university professor, founder of IDEAS+LEADERS, longtime TEDx organizer, and creator of international leadership summits. Joining the show from Warsaw, Elena shares how her top talent of “futuristic thinking” shapes her life, work, and ambition as she helps leaders bring their ideas to the global stage. She opens up about the challenge of staying present while constantly envisioning what’s next, especially as she writes her upcoming book and continues to grow her worldwide leadership events in cities like New York, London, Dubai, and Warsaw. Elena also reflects on her journey from St. Petersburg to Poland, her early experiences with business and government systems, and how those insights guide her mission to empower entrepreneurs and executives through impactful communication. From organizing intimate, high-value leadership summits to building global networks rooted in genuine connection, Elena offers a thoughtful look at vision, presence, and the power of creating the future you want—intentionally and boldly.Website- elenapaweta.com ideasleaders.com Social Media Links/Handles https://www.instagram.com/elena.paweta/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-paweta