Authentic Achievements -Curiosity:The Future of Leadership Technology and Guaranteed Business Growth

About Authentic Achievements -Curiosity:The Future of Leadership Technology and Guaranteed Business Growth

Welcome to Authentic Achievements Authentic Achievements, hosted by Kim-Adele Randall, shares real conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers about what it takes to succeed with purpose. Each episode explores authentic leadership, resilience, well-being and business transformation, offering practical insights you can apply in work and life. Whether you're overcoming burnout, building influence, or leading authentically, this show provides you with tools and stories to help you thrive. Subscribe and turn challenges into authentic achievements.

Publisher

Kim-Adele

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jan 2019

Latest episode

4 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

100 of 184 episodes have a transcript.

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   4 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Leading from the Inside Out: Susanne Biro on Deep Fear, Self-Awareness, and Authentic Leadership

   What if the biggest thing holding leaders back isn’t strategy, capability, or ambition — but the fears they never say out loud? In this powerful episode of Authentic Achievements, I’m joined by Susanne Biro — a trusted confidant to CEOs and C-suite leaders for over two decades, TEDx speaker, and author of This Could Be Everything. Susanne has spent 24+ years coaching more than 200 CEOs and thousands of senior leaders across the globe, helping them confront what she calls “Deep Fear” — the quiet, anxious inner narratives that limit even the most accomplished leaders. Let’s get real. Leadership at the top can be demanding, exhausting, and deeply lonely. Susanne’s work is grounded in a simple but profound truth: what happens inside always shapes what happens outside. Through her signature Inner Life Leadership approach, she helps leaders cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authentic communication — not as “soft skills,” but as essential foundations for sustainable success. Together, we explore: How years of coaching top leaders revealed the hidden fears that quietly cap potential Why authentic communication feels so hard — at work and at home The real reason self-awareness is often avoided, even by highly capable leaders How inner work becomes a catalyst for stronger leadership, healthier relationships, and whole-life success What it means to lead from the inside out in a world obsessed with external performance This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and deeply human. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “hold it all together” while quietly questioning yourself — you’re not alone in this. And there is another way to lead. 🎧 This episode is for you if you’re a CEO, senior leader, board member, or ambitious professional who wants to lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity — without burning out or leaving parts of yourself behind. 🌐 Website: https://susannebiro.com/ (https://susannebiro.com/) 📘 Book: https://susannebiro.com/book/ (https://susannebiro.com/book/) 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-biro-executivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-biro-executivecoach/) If this conversation resonated, I’d love you to share it with someone navigating the quiet inner challenges of leadership. Because leadership doesn’t start with answers — it starts with awareness. With curiosity and warmth, Kim-Adele 🫶 🔗 Connect with Susanne

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   28 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Dr. Tony Dice: Navy SEAL to Therapist — Addiction, Recovery, and the Courage to Ask for Help

   Kim-Adele interviews Dr. Tony Dice, a former Navy SEAL and therapist, who shares his journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the importance of seeking help and embracing vulnerability.

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   21 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Capable People, Inconsistent Performance: How to Hire (and Lead) for Responsibility & Accountability | Jane Allen

   Most leaders aren’t short on talent — they’re short on consistent performance. In this episode of Authentic Achievements, I’m joined by Jane Allen — serial entrepreneur, talent selection strategist, and the leader behind Smart Work Assessments. With 30+ years helping founders, CEOs and senior leaders solve one of the most expensive workplace problems (“capable people who don’t consistently perform”), Jane breaks down what’s really going on — and what to do about it. We explore the premise behind her upcoming book, Turning Natural Potential into Performance: Restoring Responsibility and Accountability in the Workplace (co-authored with Dr. John Marshall) and why so many leaders feel the “people don’t want to work” gap — even when individuals genuinely do want to do good work. You’ll hear why most feel-good assessments miss the mark, what makes predictive assessments different, and the three mindset shifts that help leaders build teams who take ownership — without fear, blame, or constant chasing. If you’re hiring, leading, or carrying the weight of underperformance — this one’s for you. In this episode, we cover: Why “people don’t want to work” is often a misdiagnosis What responsibility and accountability actually look like in day-to-day behaviour Why hiring for “experience” can be a trap (and how to hire for potential) The difference between descriptive personality tools vs predictive assessments The role of culture — and why in small businesses, culture is often the CEO The three mindset shifts from Jane’s book: You can measure hardwired traits (and use the data to coach) Stop carrying responsibility that belongs to others. Coach for effort and learning, not just outcomes Connect with Jane Allen Free resource (mentioned in the episodeWebsite: www.smartworkassessments.com (http://www.smartworkassessments.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smartworknetwork/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/smartworknetwork/) Email: jane@smartworkassessments.com (Subject line: “Authentic Achievements”) If you’re experiencing what Jane calls “responsibility and accountability challenges” in your company, her book includes access to a free management predictive assessment for readers — a fast way to understand your leadership potential, strengths, and development edges (“know thyself”).

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Leading from the Inside Out: Susanne Biro on Deep Fear, Self-Awareness, and Authentic Leadership

Published 4 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] You know, they're in many ways famous to an extent and sometimes literally quite famous. And so everyone is wanting a piece of them. And so where do they go where they can feel like a peer or where they can feel like a human being. And unfiltered have any level of conversation of what's occurring to them, what's concerning them, what's bothering them. Both personally and professionally. I think it's really invaluable. I mean, there's a wonderful book called Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt and some colleagues Eric who runs Alphabet the Google parent company. And it profiles Bill Campbell, the life of Bill Campbell, who was a coach to Silicon Valley Giants. […]

Who has been a guest on Authentic Achievements -Curiosity:The Future of Leadership Technology and Guaranteed Business Growth

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• Dr Tony Dice
• Mai Moore
• Arielle Lechner
• Valerie Sandjivy
• Veronica Deraleau

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YouTube views

62,306

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Engagement

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