Welcome to 'The Authentic Leader', a podcast for driven and busy leaders.
Unconventional, research-based and relentlessly upbeat. Delivered to you every Friday.
We discuss leadership, mindset, success, and personal growth.
Hosted by a PhD with 20+ years in multinational companies.
Expect different angles and insights to support your leadership journey. Because leadership isn't just about leading others; it's about leading yourself first to inspire others.
With short topic discussions (10 minutes) and 50-minute expert interviews, you can get bite-sized, actionable leadership insights that fit your schedule.
Rethinking red flags: how to read what’s really going on at work-
Industry experts discuss how senior leaders evaluate workplace tension with clarity, moving beyond simple red flags to understand underlying issues.
16 May 2025
Short on time and focus? Here’s the 4-layer reset
How senior leaders regain clarity when time and focus break down
📌 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
00:45 — Why even high-performing leaders lose traction under pressure
02:15 — The 5-minute daily reset that helps you track momentum and spot patterns
04:40 — A 15-minute weekly pulse check to prevent drift and reclaim your energy
06:30 — How to apply the “One-Year Lens” when you’re weighing tough decisions
07:50 — What the 3–5 year frame reveals about your evolution
09:00 — The 20-year question that brings long-term values into the present
10:40 — 3 simple prompts to shift your mindset and reset your clarity today
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9 May 2025
Driven and procrastinating? Let’s talk about it
You’re sharp. You’re driven. You get things done.
So why are you suddenly… stuck?
In this episode, we unpack a quiet tension many high-performing leaders face: when internal drive is high, but visible momentum stalls.
It’s not laziness. It’s not a lack of clarity. It’s something deeper.
We’ll explore what’s really behind this friction — and how to move forward with strategic energy, not force.
In this episode, we'll cover:
Why driven leaders procrastinate (it’s not about discipline)
The hidden friction between identity, expectations, and movement
How to spot if you’re in a freeze mode — and what to do about it
A reframe to help you regain momentum without pushing harder
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