Extraordinary Leadership PODCAST

In this powerful episode of the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast, host Dagmara Asbreuk sits down with seasoned HR executive Maher Sabbagh, whose 20+ years of global experience—from Jordan to Sudan, Lithuania to Bangladesh—have shaped a profound understanding of human-centric leadership in times of transformation. Together, they explore: ✨ What it really means to put people first in today’s corpor...

In this powerful episode I’m joined by Tom Mills – a seasoned procurement leader, soft skills coach, and self-proclaimed procurement protagonist with over 100,000 followers on LinkedIn. Together, we dive deep into what truly drives high-performing, future-proof leadership – and it's not what most procurement functions focus on. 🎯 What we cover in this episode: Tom’s personal journey with lea...

How often do you actually pause to honor how far you’ve come? This new episode of the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast is your invitation to do just that. In this episode, I guide you through a deep mid-year reflection and vision reset. Whether the first half of 2025 brought big wins—or you’re still waiting for your goals to unfold—this is the moment to realign, recalibrate, and rise with intentio...

The future of leadership splits into two paths. One – all too familiar: Leaders losing talent, burning out silently, and wondering why their efforts no longer deliver. Disconnected from themselves, they push harder, sacrificing energy, families, and teams—stuck in outdated patterns. Worse still: Organizations operating in survival mode —risking burnout, losing top talent, or failing altogether. Bu...

Most leaders try to change results with better strategies, harder work, or sharper execution. But true, lasting transformation doesn’t start there - it starts within.   In this episode of The Extraordinary Leadership Podcast, Dagmara Asbreuk reveals the 7 inner forces that unlock extraordinary leadership. You’ll discover how subconscious patterns, beliefs, identity, and energy quietly sh...

You weren’t born to play small. Resilience. Transformation. Authentic leadership.   They all start within. This week on the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with someone whose journey will shift your perspective forever:    Nick Santonastasso —a remarkable entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker with a story that redefines what’s possible. Nick’s journ...

Are you ready to redefine leadership and success? In this episode of the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast, discover a new paradigm. One that leads from ease and flow, is rooted in inner alignment and powerful identity of self. One that lead to sustainable success. Join me and Irina Sanchez-De Lozada, CEO and founder of Success From Within, in a profound discussion about a revolutionary new leaders...

As a leader, you can lead from one of three states: limited, empowered, or embodied. The higher the state of consciousness you lead from, the more ease, joy, and exponential growth becomes available — for you, your team, and your business. In this episode, Dagmara unpacks what it really means to lead from your highest state — the embodied, energetic level of leadership she discovered three and a h...

What does it really take to lead with alignment, boldness, and purpose? This week’s podcast episode is a special one. I sat down with one of my incredible clients, Marlies Hazelaar—founder of Let Love Lead, transformational coach, and speaker—who helps professionals align from within and lead with authenticity. After 30 years in corporate, years of international travel, and balancing a demanding c...

What happens when everything you’ve built your identity around suddenly changes—or disappears? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, host Dagmara Asbreuk is joined by Howie Cohen, a former U.S. Army officer turned leadership consultant, who shares his remarkable journey of transitioning from military service to civilian leadership—and how that journey led him to help other veterans do th...

Hustler leadership does not serve anyone, and yet many executives and business owners are trapped in it, and I was too. It's time to shift from a relentless hustle to a more intentional approach that fosters impact, culture, well-being, collective success, and your level of fulfillment. Here is how the hustle culture unknowingly sabotages you and your Leadership. There are lots of stats about exha...

Have you ever wondered how the unique design of your energy can influence your decisions and life path? Today, we're joined by expert Paula Torraco, who unravels the transformative power of human design. As a leader: 🌀 Are you aligning your decisions with your true energetic self? 🌀 Discover how human design can enhance your authenticity and efficiency. 🌀 Learn to reduce reliance on external va...

How you unknowingly sabotage your Leadership & Well-Being.       Most leaders are trapped in invisible mind sabotage - without realizing it. It costs your:     🔥 wellbeing & self care   🔥 leadership impact   🔥 team & business performance   🔥 level of stress   🔥 level of self-worth   🔥 relationships and causing conflicts   🔥...

A new paradigm of leadership - one that top executives are now embracing to drive real, lasting change. Energetic Alignment. (beyond mindset) For years, leaders have been told that success comes from working harder, pushing more, and driving results at any cost. But many are now seeing the truth: this approach is unsustainable. 🔥 It leads to exhaustion, constant firefighting, and disengaged teams...

🎙️ In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of developing high-performing, engaged, and cohesive teams. You will learn actionable strategies to enhance team performance through: 1️⃣ The Role of Leadership Teams: - Understand how strong leadership teams set the foundation for a positive organizational culture and act as role models for others. - Discover the ripple effect that...

Welcome to the first episode of the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast for 2025! 🎙️ We are kicking off the year by exploring how to enhance your leadership journey by turning your aspirations into reality. You will learn how to make 2025 your best year yet through: 1️⃣ The Power of Decision-Making: -As an exceptional leader, decide proactively that this year will surpass the last. This mindset invol...

On this final episode of 2024, we reflect on our journey and prepare for impactful leadership in 2025. Thank you to all listeners, both loyal and new, for being part of this transformative experience. This episode serves as a bridge from past achievements to future successes, highlighting that extraordinary leadership begins from within. 🎧 Join us as we explore essential concepts and strategies:...

  The future of leadership is being shaped by generative AI.     In this episode of the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast, I speak with an incredible expert and Chief Futurist Dr. Kate Barker about how leaders can embrace AI to thrive in the evolving workplace.     In this episode, we dive into how generative AI is reshaping leadership, and organizations, lives, and support...

✨Book an energy & strategy call   https://www.theextraordinaryleadership.com/call Your   multidimensional   energy   influences everything. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of masculine and feminine energies in leadership, crucial for your leadership impact, well-being & fulfillment. How can you create a balance between masculine and feminine energy...

✨Stay until the end for my personal invitation for you! December isn’t just another month—it’s the foundation for your best year yet!   How as an impact & growth-driven executive, do you prepare for 2025? I share with you my 5 steps to intentionally wrap up a year and start a new one.   They allow me to finish the year with gratitude, clarity & drive.   They help me to see...

  Culture in an organization is the invisible hand that shapes its environment, guiding behavior, decision-making, and innovation. A strong culture is the catalyst for achieving strategic goals, resilience, fostering engagement, and ensuring long-term success. Developing an intentional culture that supports business strategy, is not merely an HR initiative but a strategic imperative.   B...

Most leaders know they need to rest, recharge, and manage their energy — yet keep pushing through anyway. In this episode, Dagmara unpacks why knowing isn't enough, and reveals the two real root causes behind why high-performing leaders sabotage their own energy, well-being, and state of being. You'll learn: 1. Why energy — not strategy or time management — is the true foundation of impactful lead...

Are you ready to transform negative emotions into positive states and cultivate a more fulfilling emotional landscape? Imagine leading from a place where doubt, anger, and guilt no longer hinder your performance. Instead, you navigate challenges with clarity and confidence, realizing your fullest potential as a leader. When you achieve this level of emotional resilience, here is what happens: ✨️Y...

What is the best to detect, empower and grow leaders in their journey? Together with my guest Charlotte Boujassy, a senior HR leader, bringing over 15 years of experience from talent & leadership development, we explore how to empower & support leaders effectively in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Tune into this episode, as we take you on the journey of leadership, different stages an...

Did you know you manifest 24/7?   Yes, you do - as you are a creator of your own reality - the question is are you doing it consciously or not.   Manifestation is way more than just positive thinking, envisioning and the law of attraction—it's a conscious way of being and leading toward exponential growth with more purpose, ease, and fulfillment.   Manifestation is about understandi...