Leadership in Transition

About Leadership in Transition

This podcast is dedicated to discuss nowadays shift in Leadership for Leaders & Professionals during change, uncertainty and that are under pressure. Several more episodes will be released on a regular basis. I'll be having reflective conversations with guests about leadership and moments of transition in life or at work. In each episode with my guest we will discuss topics of leadership from how knowing what truly matters enables us to make grounded choices, how to make success something that serves you instead of work against you, how our brain works in defining what we want and do. I'll also explore embodied leadership and how our body can make us more effective under pressure. I'll discuss how leadership identity is key to leading teams and ourselves without loosing our true self, to remain grounded in ourselves in periods of uncertainty and when not knowing what tomorrow is made of. Discovering what nature has to offer to leaders in a fast world of doing, how being becomes a critical element of successful leadership. My guests are leaders and coaches, tapping into their experience and how they have supported others in their own leadership journey and development. Each episode will give you insight and tips that you can start to apply in your own life. This podcast is especially relevant for leaders, business owners, or someone entering leadership roles at work as well as for coaches, navigating complexity, change, pressure and uncertainty. I am Laurent Maillefer, a CPCC certified coach from the Co-Active Training Institute.

Publisher

Laurent Maillefer

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Mar 2026

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   Leadership through Uncertainty with Donatella Canella

   In this episode I discuss with Donatella uncertainty and not knowing. We discuss how uncertainty or not knowing impacts and is part of our every day life. We share practical insights, tools and practices that will help in managing uncertainty and navigating through such times and situations. This episode is especially helpful for anyone that is challenged by not knowing or feel this impacts their ability to grow or do what they wish to do in their life or at work. Donatella is a Leadership and Executive Coach, a facilitator and faculty member of the Co-Active Training Institute. Donatella can be contacted via email: dc@canellacoaching.com (mailto:dc@canellacoaching.com) or via her Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donatellacanella/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donatellacanella/) Below you will find links to references we made: Polyvagal theory (PVT): describes how the body can regulate its capacity to adapt to changing conditions through an exquisitely dynamic feedback system that integrates signals from our body, brain, social interactions and the surroundings. https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory (https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory) The Leadership Circle Profile: The Leadership Circle Profile - is a 360 assessment that brings together the best theory and reseach on leaderhship. More than a simple assessment, it provides a solid framework explaining what drives certain leadership behaviors (including under stress and uncertainty) and how to focus on those who creates the most positive impact in their organization. https://leadershipcircle.com/ (https://leadershipcircle.com/) The Co-Active Training Institute: https://coactive.com/about/ (https://coactive.com/about/)

2. 

   7 Sept 2026

   The Art of Self Acknowledging

   In this episode, I discuss self acknowledging with Darya Galliker. We discuss of recognising what has been achieved or lived is an important act that supports growth and development, we share tangible ways of learning to self acknowledge as well as how as a leader self acknowledging can boost team and own performance. This episode is especially recommended for people that may be challenged to see what they achieve well with a tendency to see what does not work first. Darya is a professional coach in a global Swiss company, through her work she supports employees being their true and full self at work and in their life. Darya is a CPCC and ACC certified coach.

3. 

   20 Jul 2026

   A Moment of Reflection with Laurent Maillefer

   Over the last months I have met with many coaches to discuss the so important topic of Leadership in Transition. I wanted to take some time to reflect on what I have heard and what are the themes that have come back during these conversations. Take a moment to listen at my own discoveries and how what has been shared and discussed in this podcast is relevant in today's world and for each and everyone of our own leadership.

4. 

   9 Jun 2026

   What Makes Leadership Transitions Succeed with László Ujpál

   During this episode I discuss with László Ujpál the key ingredients to a successful Leadership Transitions. Being taking on a new role, entering a first leadership role or moving up the ladder. Surprisingly 4 out of 10 executive leadership transitions fail to be successful within the first 18 months. Listen to learn what to do to be in the 60% that succeed. László is a leadership transition coach supporting emerging and senior leaders step into new roles. More details about László can be found on https://www.laszloujpal.com/ (https://www.laszloujpal.com/) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/laszloujpal/ (https://www.laszloujpal.com/)

5. 

   6 May 2026

   From Thinking to Sensing Leadership with Pia Eggimann: Nature as a Guide

   I met with Pia Eggimann to explore how nature can positively influence leadership and what it can teach us about how we lead, decide, and develop. Together, we reflect on how simple shifts can help us reconnect to what truly matters, moving from a purely thinking-based leadership to one that is sensed, embodied, and lived. This conversation invites you to step outside, slow down, and rediscover a deeper source of clarity and direction. If you can, take this episode with you on a walk in nature. And if not, let it meet you wherever you are. Pia Eggimann is a leadership coach and the founder of Positive Coaching. She supports women in moments of transition to reconnect with their inner authority, so they can lead and make decisions from a place that feels deeply aligned and true to who they are. More about Pia on https://positive-coaching.ch/ (https://positive-coaching.ch/) or https://www.linkedin.com/in/piaeggimann/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/piaeggimann/) During the episode, Pia refers to research on well-being interventions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41482596/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41482596/)

6. 

   25 Mar 2026

   The Power of Embodied Leadership with Anna Sumara

   I sat down with Anna Sumara to explore embodied leadership and what it truly means to lead not just from intellect, but from presence. In this conversation, we examine the difference between leading from a centered state and simply reacting, and why many high-performing leaders lose their effectiveness under pressure when they disconnect from their embodied intelligence. Anna shares how cultivating body awareness allows leaders to access clarity, grounded authority, and choice in the moments that matter most. This conversation is especially relevant for leaders, founders, and coaches navigating complexity and pressure. We also touch on practical entry points into embodied leadership, offering simple ways to begin integrating this work into everyday leadership and decision-making. Anna is a leadership and embodied presence coach, facilitator, and coach educator. She has trained around 1,000 coaches globally and works with leaders in transformation to develop an embodied leadership presence, so they can lead with clarity, creativity, and power. Her approach integrates leadership, coaching, mindfulness, neuroscience, and embodiment—or, in short, the intelligence of the mind with the wisdom of the heart. This unique blend doesn’t just build skills; it shapes whole human beings, cultivating a leadership presence that creates lasting change. To learn more about Anna’s work or explore working together, visit: www.wholenessinu.com (http://www.wholenessinu.com)

7. 

   25 Mar 2026

   Our Values and What Truly Matters with Tanja Fauti

   To start up this podcast, I am meeting with Tanja Fauti to discuss values and how to connect to what truly matters for us in life and at work. We discuss easy ways to identify values, to get in touch with what truly matters and how this helps improve what we do and how we are. You can find more about Tanja and her work on her website: https://www.coaching.fauti.ch (https://www.coaching.fauti.ch) and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanja-fauti (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanja-fauti)

8. 

   25 Mar 2026

   The Neuroscience of Success with Pietro Mingotti

   In that episode I discuss with Pietro Mingotti, Founder of Trans-Human Coaching®, what success is, the neuroscience behind success and simple steps we can do to help us in setting us for success. What is success? What if success is an illusion? How can we all reset and rewire our brain so success feels like success and not a chase for more. More about Pietro can be found on his website on https://transhuman-coaching.com (https://transhuman-coaching.com).

9. 

   25 Mar 2026

   A Warm Welcome

   A warm welcome to this podcast. I am glad you are here. In this episode I share with you more about this podcast and what to expect.