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Leadership Within

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by TK and Vanessa exploring the human side of leadership with honesty and heart.

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Welcome to Leadership Within, the podcast that dives deep into the human side of leadership. Hosted by Tomasz “TK” Kropiewnicki and Vanessa May, this series is a reflective space for leaders to explore authenticity, courage, and vulnerability in their journey. We offer honest conversations about the challenges and opportunities in leadership, inspired by our own experiences, thought-provoking ideas, and the occasional special guest. Whether it's a recent event, a personal story, or a listener's question, each episode is a chance to step back and reflect. If you’ve ever felt like leadership can be isolating or that your internal dialogue needs an external voice, this podcast is for you. Join us fortnightly to find inspiration, connection, and a deeper understanding of what it means to lead with heart. <br/><br/><a href="https://leadershipwithin.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">leadershipwithin.substack.com</a>

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July 25, 2026

When Your Employee Holds the Power

<p>What happens when the person reporting to you holds all the cards? This week we dig into the inverted power dynamic. The one where your team member is so skilled, so valuable, that your own success depends on them. And they know it.</p><p>We talk about why that makes some leaders deeply uncomfortable. Is it really about control? Can you ever control another person anyway? And we wrestle with a tricky question: should a leader ever admit that insecurity out loud, to the very person causing it?</p><p>No neat answers this time. Just an honest look at fear, power, and what it means to be “in charge” when you’re not. 🎧</p><p>As always, we’d love to hear what you’d do in that situation.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://leadershipwithin.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">leadershipwithin.substack.com</a>

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July 11, 2026

Is Change Really Accelerating?

<p>Is change really speeding up? Or is that just a story we keep telling ourselves?</p><p>In this episode we dig into the narrative around accelerating change. The headlines, the AI hype, the economic bubble, the constant pressure to keep going. We ask whether the pace of change is actually new, or whether our worry about it is the real problem.</p><p>We talk about cortisol addiction and why humans seem wired to find things to worry about. We explore what leaders can do when people want reassurance but there are no guarantees to give. And we land on something simple but hard: admitting you’re afraid too.</p><p>Honesty won’t make change slower. But it might make it easier to face together. 🎧</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://leadershipwithin.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">leadershipwithin.substack.com</a>

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May 30, 2026

When You Can't Stop Fixing

<p>Some of us just can’t switch off. We spot a problem and we have to solve it. Even when there’s nothing we can really do about it.</p><p>This week we look at the high agency trap. That’s the pull to keep fixing, keep pushing, keep trying to shape things that are out of our hands. It feels useful. But it can also keep us up at night and wear us out.</p><p>We get honest about a few things. When is a fight not ours to take on? Why does losing control feel so unsafe? And is daring to be average actually the braver move?</p><p>We also share what helps. Stepping back to reflect. Spotting the thought “I must fix this” instead of just acting on it. And learning to hold things a little more lightly.</p><p>If your brain won’t quiet down, this one’s for you. ☕</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://leadershipwithin.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">leadershipwithin.substack.com</a>

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What is Leadership Within?

Welcome to Leadership Within, the podcast that dives deep into the human side of leadership. Hosted by Tomasz “TK” Kropiewnicki and Vanessa May, this series is a reflective space for leaders to explore authenticity, courage, and vulnerability in their journey.

We offer honest conversations about the challenges and opportunities in leadership, inspired by our own experiences, thought-provoking ideas, and the occasional special guest. Whether it's a recent event, a personal story, or a listener's question, each episode is a chance to step back and reflect.

If you’ve ever felt like leadership can be isolating or that your internal dialogue needs an external voice, this podcast is for you. Join us fortnightly to find inspiration, connection, and a deeper understanding of what it means to lead with heart. <br/><br/><a href="https://leadershipwithin.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">leadershipwithin.substack.com</a>

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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