What The Little Prince Got Right About Business Intuition

Growing up in Hungary, a beautiful quote found its way into my life again and again: from handwritten slips of paper tucked into my primary school graduation gift bag to memorising and reciting the entire passage at literature competitions.

It is one of those timeless pieces of knowledge passed down from generation to generation to teach children the importance of listening to their inner wisdom.

Their intuition.

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

In business, intuition acts as a strategic shortcut, synthesizing years of experience and subconscious data into rapid, actionable decisions. It bridges gaps when data is incomplete, unlocks creative problem-solving, and helps leaders navigate unpredictable market changes with speed and agility.

For the business world, intuition is considered a soft skill, closely connected to emotional intelligence.

Saint-Exupéry speaks of "seeing with the heart".

Yoga speaks of a "third eye", granting us the ability to perceive beyond what is immediately visible.

The location of the third eye is traditionally considered to be between the eyebrows.

Third-Eye Chakra - The Seat of Intuition and Clarity

Yogic science speaks of seven chakras, spinning energy centres along the spine, each governing key aspects of our physical and emotional wellbeing. In the West, the idea of chakras is sometimes dismissed as 'esoteric humbug'. If I can't see them on an MRI, then surely they can't be real, right?

But what if chakras are simply a visual representation of our endocrine and nervous systems, the (almost) invisible control centre regulating most of our body functions and emotional state? That is how I like to view them.

Situated between the eyebrows, the sixth of these seven chakras is the third-eye chakra, or ajna. In Sanskrit, ajna means "command" or "perception", reflecting its role in helping us see and think clearly and see beyond the obvious.

It connects the logical thinking of the intellect with intuition, or what we often call our "sixth sense".

Element: Light

Colour: Indigo

Physical body: Eyes, ears, nose, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland

Processes: Sight, hearing, perception, hormonal regulation

Benefits of a Balanced Third-Eye Chakra in Leadership

Trusting Your Intuition

Today’s business environment is characterised by complexity, uncertainty, and constant change. Leaders are often expected to make decisions quickly, despite having incomplete information. In these moments, intuition acts as a bridge between the rational mind and the subconscious, helping us recognise patterns before they become obvious.

A balanced third-eye chakra helps leaders learn when to trust that inner guidance without abandoning critical thinking. Rather than replacing data and analysis, intuition complements them. It allows leaders to move forward decisively when there is no perfect answer available.

Intuition also fuels imagination, which is deeply connected to creativity and innovation. This supports creative problem-solving and the ability to think outside the box. Both are crucial skills in a fast-moving world that increasingly demands original ideas rather than tried and tested solutions.

Clarity of Thought

Leaders with a balanced third-eye chakra are often better able to focus their attention and concentrate on what truly matters. In a world full of distractions, competing priorities, and information overload, mental clarity becomes a powerful leadership advantage.

Rather than reacting impulsively to every challenge, these leaders are able to pause, reflect, and respond with greater intention. They can step back from day-to-day noise to see the bigger picture, recognising long-term patterns and strategic opportunities that others might miss.

This clarity also supports balanced decision-making. Leaders are better able to consider external perspectives while remaining connected to their own values and insights.

Leaders who communicate with focus and direction often help others feel more secure, aligned, and confident during times of uncertainty.

Greater Self-Awareness

The third-eye chakra is closely connected to self-reflection and inner awareness. It supports key elements of emotional intelligence, including recognising our thoughts, emotional patterns, motivations, and habitual reactions.

Leaders with strong self-awareness are often more authentic and emotionally balanced. They are able to acknowledge their blind spots, remain open to feedback, and approach challenges with humility rather than defensiveness.

Better self-awareness naturally deepens connections with others. When we become more aware of ourselves, we also become more empathetic listeners and more attuned to the emotional needs of the people around us. In turn, this helps create trust, psychological safety, and healthier workplace cultures.

Better self-awareness can also support stress management. By recognising the early signs of overwhelm, anxiety, or mental fatigue, leaders are better equipped to pause, reset, and respond in healthier ways before reaching burnout.

What Happens When the Third-Eye Chakra Is Out of Balance?

Physically, imbalances may manifest as:

• Eye strain and vision problems

• Headaches

• Clogged sinuses

• Memory issues

• Insomnia or nightmares

Emotionally, a blocked third-eye chakra may present as:

• Getting stuck in day-to-day issues and losing sight of the bigger picture

• Difficulty concentrating and staying focused, experiencing "mental fog"

• Lack of imagination and creativity, making it harder to generate new ideas

On the other hand, an overactive third-eye chakra can result in:

• Overthinking and excessive worrying

• Feeling detached from reality and daydreaming

• Obsessive or racing thoughts

How to Bring the Third-Eye Chakra Back into Balance?

There are many ways to support the rebalancing of the third-eye chakra, helping you to find your ability to communicate clearly and listen attentively.

Try a few of the tips below, stick with what feels right, and let me know which ones work for YOU.

🟣 Bring the colour indigo into your home and wardrobe.

🍆 Introduce more brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, for example walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds or hemp seeds, as well as purple foods such as blueberries, blackberries, dark grapes, plums, aubergine and red cabbage.

🧘‍♀️ Meditation Practice:

• Begin any meditation by grounding into your physical body. Look upwards behind your closed eye lids, and direct your focused attention to the point between your eyebrows. I also like visualising bright light shining from my skull through this point. When your mind wanders, gently return your focus to this single point.

• Using your hands, form one the hand gestures for this energy centre, for example the hakini mudra, which is widely used to balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, enhance cognitive function, and promote a calm, focused mind. Bring the tips of all your fingers and thumbs together, as if your hands are holding a small, invisible sphere.
  

The hakini mudra is believed to improve focus and mental clarity. A technique known and used by many modern speakers, as well!

• Chant the seed mantra of this chakra (OM), or find a track on your favourite music player with this chant. Alternatively, use a track with the Solfreggio frequency of 852Hz, which is said to resonate with this chakra.

😤 Breathing Technique: Practice humming bee breath (bhramari pranayama) by gently placing your thumbs on your ears to block out external sounds. Rest your index fingers on your closed eye lids and the middle fingers on the side of your nose. Place your ring fingers and pinkies above and below your lips. Take an inhale and when you exhale make a long humming sound in your throat. Repeat it a couple of times to calm your mind and turn your attention inwards.

Bhramari breathing is one of my favourite techniques for quietening a busy mind.

💬 Affirmation Practice: Choose an affirmation to repeat to yourself daily, saying it aloud to yourself while looking into your own eyes in a mirror. Repeat this until you start believing it.

Or turn it into a piece of lettering art to put on your wall, desktop or phone lock screen to keep reminding yourself. Some examples:

• My mind is clear, focused, and sharp.

• My intuition is a powerful tool that helps me navigate through life.

• I trust my inner wisdom and intuition.

• I invite clarity and insight into my life.

• I trust my ability to make decisions with confidence and clarity.

🙏 Yoga Practice: Regularly include the following poses in your asana practice: Child pose (balasana), Cowface Pose (gomukhasana), Lotus Pose (padmasana), Dolphin Pose (ardha pincha mayurasana), Eagle Pose (garudasana), Waterfall (viparita karani).

Conclusion

In both yoga and leadership, true clarity often comes not from even more information, but from learning to quiet the noise and listen more deeply.

A balanced third-eye chakra supports intuition, mental clarity, and self-awareness, which help leaders navigate uncertainty with wisdom rather than fear. When we strengthen our ability to trust ourselves, think clearly, and remain connected to both logic and inner knowing, we become more grounded, creative, and compassionate leaders.

Perhaps this is what The Little Prince was trying to teach us all along: that some of the most important things cannot be measured, quantified, or immediately seen. Sometimes, the clearest vision comes from learning to look beyond the obvious.

❓What could you do to learn to trust your intuition more deeply?

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Thank you for reading and have a wonderful week ahead.

The light in me honours the light in you.

Namaste