The Leadership Enigma

Chris Clark is Global Head, RoZi Mission at UCB pharma.  Chris travelled to Rwanda and experienced a moment when all his knowledge, talent, wisdom, language skills and leadership capabilities meant absolutely nothing. From the fog of panic, during an incident beyond his control, Chris realised that his mere presence had value. A lesson he took back to Atlanta to become a leader who could help othe...

Join Neil Mullarkey , an improvisation pioneer who started the Comedy Store Players with Mike Myers and Adam Kingl , author, global speaker and former theatre director as we joyously chat about how improvisation can help our leadership capabilities blossom. Improvisation is a technology with a set of processes, habits, behaviours, paradigms and ways of working that replicate working in any organis...

The Transformational Leader: Nick Jankel , global speaker, futurist, author and TV host explains how markets are getting smarter and faster than most companies so we have to adapt or die. In this knowledge busting episode, Nick will talk through the Triple Threat, the concept of 'continuous Beta' and the harmony of outside-in and inside-out as we strive for a perfection of imperfection. Don't miss...

I talk to Svitlana Bielushkina, Head of Talent at Deutsche Telekom. In an organisation that spans 50 countries with a workforce of 230,000 people, talent is everything. Svitlana explains to me her incredibly diverse cultural background and how she gets joy from being talent centric and helping people explore the 4A's: Achievement, Attitude, Ability & Aspiration in creating a human centred organisa...

I chat to the wonderful Alexandra Altinger, CEO (UK, Europe and Asia) JO Hambro Capital Management. Success leaves clues and Alexandra shares with me her experiences from childhood to her leading a business through a global pandemic and how with the right mindset and people focus, you can overcome anything and be anything you desire. Don't miss this episode!  Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.yout...

Bullyproof: I chat to Marilise de Villiers a mindset and performance coach who endured a toxic workplace bully before she found her ROAR, which is also the title of her book.  We explore issues such as the Toxic Trio, the superpowers required for mitigating such an experience and how leaders must work to create and protect a culture of inclusivity and psychological safety for all to thrive.  Watch...

The Inclusive Leader: I chat to the wonderful Cheryl Stokes, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles. We talk about the importance of creating a sense of belonging for all in order to unblock performance. How to unfreeze inclusion and the 5 components of the inclusive leader. Cheryl has lived and led on the basis that people are at the heart of all that we do.  Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.co...

I talk to Marc Kahn , Global Head of People and Organisation and Executive for Sustainability at Investec. Why are we so fascinated with the search for talent and individual brilliance? What are we missing? Marc gives a candid account of his experiences that have led him to understand the vital nature of creating the right context for creating great outcomes.  Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.you...

Welcome to 2021. I am joined by Guy Bloom , executive coach, author and 4 x Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Guy, through grit and determination has acquired a lifetime of skills and capabilities in order to 'keep moving forward.' In this episode he shares the essence of his book 'Living Brave Leadership' and the four primary components of Trust, Accountability, Bravery & Connection. Watch & Subscribe:...

In the final episode for 2020 I chat to Justin Ferrell, former journalist with the Washington Post and now global educator in relation to the power and impact of Design Thinking to enhance transformational organisational change during disruption. A great takeaway in this episode is for leaders to 'lead for the behaviours not the outcome.'   Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleaders...

The Leadership Enigma meets Small Things Make a Big Difference. I chat to Spencer Holt, Head of Commercial Learning Centre, AstraZeneca as we chat through some of the greatest learning moments we have had collectively whilst intervieiwieng over 50 amazing guests. The highs, the challenges and the personal loss that has inspired us to supercharge our way into 2021.  Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://ww...

We are immersed in 'deep disruption' each and every day. How do we thrive? Join me in conversation with Graeme Codrington , Futurist, Scenario Planner, Author and Global Educator.  Now is not the time to think about how we get back to our pre Covid planning, now is the time to embrace the need for change and become a leader with an 'Adaptive DNA' running through everything we do.  Watch & Subscrib...

'The Power & Science of Breathonics' recorded in front of a live audience with my special guest Tom Middleton . As part of this episode you will experience a five minute Powering Up session led by Tom who has transitioned from playing to millions of people all over the world to now focusing his attention on harnessing sound and breathing for sleep, wellbeing, productivity and peak performance.  Fo...

The Leader's Secret Code: At last, I chat to my co-authors Mark Ridley and Ian Mills as we discuss the research, the findings and the fun we had in discovering the difference that makes the difference in top leaders. The book had a simple yet powerful premise. As you believe, so you will behave and as you behave so you will perform. Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/v...

Creative Entrepreneurship: There is a time to say yes to everything in order to explore and usher in the unexpected and also a time to say yes to only one thing. Join me as I talk to Paul Pacifico, CEO of the Association of Independent Music about 'Creative Entrepreneurship' and its three core principles of (1) Vision (2) Identify (3) Community Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@thelea...

In a world that is increasingly polarised, a culture of inclusivity is essential. This episode focuses on the 7 Myths of Racial Equity with Dr Randal Pinkett and Steve Mahaley. Leadership comes from all levels of an organisation and individually we must move from 'bystander to upstander'. Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma/videos Listen & Subscribe: 🎙️ https://open.spo...

Persuasion in a fake news generation: I chat to Professor James Welsh , former criminal barrister, legal educator and persuasion specialist. We travel from courtroom to boardroom as we analyse how leaders manage cognitive dissonance and congruence in the battle between values and actions. In a world of fast, immediate and dubious data, how do we cope?   Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtube.co...

Was Covid-19 the decision maker for your digital transformation? How do you bridge the gap between your business and technology? Join me as I talk to Lee Bryant , Digital Transformation Practitioner as we explore the journey for leaders in a technologically advanced operating environment. Leaders must  become organisational architects and ensure all levels of their organisations have a stake in th...

Difficult conversations are not easy, but are essential for any leader. Have you realised you are actually navigating three conversations in one? How do you deal with your own inner dialogue? How can you close the gap between what you are thinking and what you are saying? I chat to leadership expert and consultant Julie Okada from Triad Consulting Group as I seek the answers to these questions and...

In this week's episode, 'The Human Edge' I talk to Greg Orme , global educator and author of the book 'The Human Edge' which won the Business Book of the Year Award in 2020. We delve into the four superpowers of Curiosity, Creativity, Consciousness and Collaboration that can help us differentiate ourselves in an era of great technical change and automation. Watch & Subscribe: 👀 https://www.youtub...

Superpowers and Purpose!  Today I chat to Spencer Holt, great friend, colleague and Head of the Commercial Innovation Learning Centre for Astra Zeneca. In a world of constant change, our technical skills are outweighed by the need for our superpowers of imagination, curiosity, resilience and collaboration combined with a strong sense of purpose to guide us and others through the turmoil.  Oh and p...

Get Out Of The Way! How many entrepreneurs, founders and leaders know how to succession plan? What will be your legacy and why do so many founders hyperventilate when outside funders suddenly replace them with an external CEO?  I chat to Beth Miller, author and Talent Management Advisor as regards how leaders must see and navigate the blockers of succession for themselves, their business and their...

Purpose Based Leadership is all about leaders operating at low ego to empower those around them including the communities within which they operate and serve. I talk to Paul Evans, CEO of the wonderful Leadership Through Sport & Business (LTSB). Paul and his team help young adults imagine and secure futures that they ordinarily would never dream of having. LTSB leverages the universal language and...

How do you bridge the gap between knowing and doing? What does it take to allow you to lead self before you can lead others? Today I chat to Justin Cohen , global speaker, Host of CNBC Africa TV and authority on human potential. Together we explore the journey towards making habit stick; traversing the pain and pleasure ‘self-talk’ and managing our motivation to ensure we leverage our greatest lea...

I talk to Radhika Gupta , CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management in India. Daughter of a diplomat who has lived in 6 countries over 4 continents, yet her life changed the moment she told the story during a workshop of how she has always been ‘the girl with the broken neck.’ From that moment Radhika understood the power of storytelling to connect people at a deeper level. Covid-19 is Radhika’s first cri...