Becoming the Leader in You

About Becoming the Leader in You

Becoming the Leader in You is a straight-talking podcast exploring what leadership really looks like. Each episode brings honest conversations with people who lead, have been led, or are stepping into leadership. We unpack real challenges, decisions, and moments that shape how people think, act, and influence others. I promise - No theory overload! Just practical insight, personal stories, corporate experiences and lessons you can apply immediately to lead yourself and others more effectively.

Publisher

Prof. Jay Acharya

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2026

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   E21 - Leadership Is a Labyrinth, Not a Ladder | Andrew Wallbridge

   🎙️ E21 – Leadership Is a Labyrinth, Not a Ladder | Andrew Wallbridge We finally go live tomorrow – 12th August at 9.00am (UK time). And I owe my guest, Andrew Wallbridge (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wallbridge-64b94/), an apology! This episode has been delayed for a few weeks because of some frustrating bugs in the original recording. It has taken a fair bit of work to get everything sorted, so thank you Andrew for your patience. But I think the conversation was worth saving. Andrew is the author of The Leadership Labyrinth, and during our conversation we explore a simple but powerful idea: Leadership rarely follows a straight line. There are wrong turns. Unexpected challenges. Moments when you think you know exactly where you are going – followed by moments when you haven't got a clue! Sounds familiar? One of the most interesting parts of our conversation is Andrew's idea of the “Personal Earthquake” – those events that suddenly shake the foundations of our personal or professional lives. We explore what happens when certainty disappears. How do you respond? What do you learn about yourself? And perhaps most importantly, does it change the way you lead others? We also get into: 🔹 Andrew's basic principles for leading others 🔹 The real difference between leadership and management 🔹 Whether we have made leadership unnecessarily complicated 🔹 His journey from being a chef to coaching and Learning & Development 🔹 Resilience, people development and navigating unexpected change And, as always, there is plenty of laughter, a little disagreement and a very open conversation about what leadership actually looks like when you remove the corporate jargon. Perhaps becoming a better leader isn't about finding the quickest route to the top. Perhaps it's about becoming better at navigating the labyrinth. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eYdwkSEk (https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FeYdwkSEk&urlhash=hg5D&mt=xVFiaP4Jq0Wim3pq8-6g6o2IudCZaoKpJeBsXycpvoV5TWFUNVcWe4Rp4hkFL5AtOSmQYKId10D2XPBNLPFMwSKowebyzESHFK47mYjBmi_6-oiz7CJ7vWxyrQ&isSdui=true) 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Audible 🗓️ LIVE: Wednesday 12th August – 9.00am UK time I'd love to hear your thoughts on one of the questions Andrew and I discuss: What has been your biggest “Personal Earthquake” – and how did it change the way you lead? 🎙️ Becoming the Leader in You Influence. Empower. Success. #BecomingTheLeaderInYou (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23becomingtheleaderinyou&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #Leadership (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #LeadershipDevelopment (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadershipdevelopment&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #TheLeadershipLabyrinth (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23theleadershiplabyrinth&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #PersonalEarthquake (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23personalearthquake&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #LeadershipPodcast (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadershippodcast&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #Management (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23management&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #Coaching (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23coaching&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #Resilience (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23resilience&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #PeopleDevelopment (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23peopledevelopment&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #LearningAndDevelopment (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23learninganddevelopment&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #Empowerment (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23empowerment&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #AspireConsultingandTrainingLtd (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23aspireconsultingandtrainingltd&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #JayAcharya (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23jayacharya&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)

2. 

   8 Jul 2026

   E20 - Leadership Isn't About Control – It's About Navigation | Alistair Duns

   Can leadership lessons come from the sea? Absolutely.In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, I sit down with Alistair Duns, founder of Northstar Performance, for a fascinating conversation about leadership, human factors, systems thinking and what it really takes to perform when the pressure is on.Drawing on his experience as a professional yachtsman, Alistair explains why great leaders don't simply react to changing conditions - they anticipate them. Through powerful sailing metaphors, we explore how vision, direction, communication and teamwork determine whether an organisation stays on course or drifts towards failure.We discuss why leadership is about understanding the entire system rather than focusing on isolated problems. From decision-making and risk management to creating high-performing teams, Alistair shares practical insights that every leader, manager and business owner can apply immediately.The conversation also takes a deeply personal turn as Alistair openly shares his experience of being diagnosed with testicular cancer. His honesty, resilience and determination offer powerful lessons about perspective, courage and maintaining focus when life suddenly changes course.Whether you lead a global organisation, manage a small team or simply want to become a better leader in your own life, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, thought-provoking stories and leadership lessons that extend far beyond the workplace.In this episode we discuss:⛵️Leadership and Human Factors⛵️Systems Thinking in organisations⛵️Vision, purpose and strategic direction⛵️High-performance leadership⛵️Lessons from professional sailing⛵️Teamwork, trust and communication⛵️Decision-making under pressure⛵️Resilience and overcoming adversity⛵️Living with and recovering from testicular cancer⛵️Becoming the leader people choose to followIf you enjoyed this conversation, please Like, Subscribe and Share to help us inspire more leaders around the world.You can also contact Alistair at:dunsalastair@gmail.comYou can also contact us for all your people, business and development needs at:info@aspire.me.ukwww.aspire.me.uk🔔 Subscribe for more leadership conversations, practical insights and inspiring stories from business leaders, coaches and change-makers.#Leadership #HumanFactors #SystemsThinking #HighPerformance #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #Teamwork #BusinessLeadership #OrganisationalCulture #DecisionMaking #LeadershipPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #Performance #Vision #Strategy #Influence #Empower #Success #BecomingTheLeaderInYou

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   E19 - Leadership Has No Job Title | Engineering, Motherhood & Leading with Purpose with Mary Gerdoux-Harries

   What can engineering teach us about leadership? More than you might think.In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, I sit down with Mary Gerdoux-Harries from Resonance.coach for a fascinating conversation that challenges many of the assumptions we make about leadership.Mary shares her experiences as a woman in the engineering profession, the barriers she has faced, and the lessons that have shaped her leadership journey. We explore why leadership isn't defined by job titles or organisational charts, but by the influence we have on the people around us every single day.One of the most thought-provoking moments centres on Toyota's powerful principle: "Don't pass on a known defect." We discuss how this philosophy extends far beyond manufacturing and into leadership, culture, accountability and the decisions we make every day.We also draw surprising parallels between motherhood and leadership, exploring how patience, resilience, coaching, accountability and creating confidence in others are qualities that great leaders develop, whether at home or in the workplace.If you've ever questioned whether you're really a leader, this episode may change your perspective. Leadership begins long before the promotion, and every interaction leaves a lasting impact.Join us for an honest, insightful conversation about responsibility, influence and becoming the leader that's already within you.You can contact Mary at:mary@resonance.coachwww.resonance.coachContact us for all your Consulting, learning and development needs at:info@aspire.me.ukwww.aspire.me.uk#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EngineeringLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Toyota #ContinuousImprovement #PersonalLeadership #OrganisationalCulture #Coaching #Empowerment #Accountability #BusinessLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #BecomingTheLeaderInYou #Podcast

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