Conscious Leadership with Alex Podcast

In this episode, I sat down with voice coach, author, and speaker Barbara McAfee for a fascinating conversation about voice, presence, leadership, and authentic expression. What stood out most for me was how unaware many of us are of the voice we are actually using every day — and how different situations require different ways of communicating. Barbara shares her powerful 5 Voices framework and e...

Most people believe their struggles come from difficult situations, lack of clarity, lack of confidence, or not knowing what to do next. But Liam shares a very different perspective. The real problem is often not the situation itself. It is the story the mind creates around it. Together, Alex and Liam unpack what Liam calls “The Story Trap” — the mental pattern where the brain stops responding to...

In this episode, Alex and Magnus explore a different perspective on high performance — one that starts with self-awareness, authenticity and learning to trust your own body instead of constantly following external advice. In a world where everyone tells us how we should live, train, work and perform, it becomes easy to disconnect from ourselves. What works for one person may completely drain anoth...

In this collaborative episode, Alex Terrey and Magnus Olson explore the deeper psychology behind decision-making, confidence, values and personal growth — sharing both personal experiences and practical insights from business, leadership and life. Together, they unpack why so many people stay stuck in environments, relationships or careers they have already outgrown, often choosing familiarity and...

In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Reed Williams — founder of REED Public Relations and co-founder of Wealth of a Woman, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, culture, and building a business that can grow beyond the founder. Lauren shares the real story behind scaling an award-winning PR agency while raising children, navigating uncertainty through COVID, and leading with...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Inna Segal for a deep conversation about intuition, transformation, creativity, and reconnecting with the truth of who we really are. We explore what it truly means to go within… to slow down enough to feel your body, listen to your inner guidance, and reconnect with the part of you that has always known the way. Inna shares how different cultures connect...

What if the life you’re living right now… is being driven by patterns you didn’t consciously choose? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Seema Dhanoa to explore the invisible forces shaping our decisions, behaviors, and results—our subconscious mind. Research in neuroscience and psychology shows that up to 90–95% of our daily actions are driven by subconscious programs. Which means… mos...

What if the problem isn’t your strategy… but your state? In this episode, I sit down with Canda Reynolds, founder and CEO of Dental Call Solutions, whose journey redefines what high performance really means. From the outside, everything looked successful. Inside, everything was collapsing. High stress. Chronic cortisol overload. Mental exhaustion. Financial pressure. And a life completely out of a...

In Between Who I Was and Who I’m Becoming When life looks good… but feels wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Magnus Olson for a deeply honest, grounded conversation about identity, purpose, and what it means to live authentically in a world full of noise. From the outside, life can look successful — achievement, relationships, status, progress. Yet inside, something feels off. Unsettled. Disc...

What if great leadership isn’t about being perfect—but about being honest enough to change? In this powerful and refreshingly real episode, I sit down with Layci Nelson , founder of the Transcend Leadership Collective, to unpack one of the most important truths in leadership today: leadership is learned, not inherited . Layci openly shares her journey from being, in her own words, a “terrible boss...

You’re training hard, eating well, doing all the “right things” — yet you still feel flat, depleted, or stuck. Why? In this episode, Dr Daniel Kirkbride explains how the body actually prioritises energy. Your system always resources survival first — the immune system, nervous system, organs, and repair — before performance, muscle, hormones, or recovery. So when your body is under hidden stress, t...

What happens when we stop speaking — not because we have nothing to say, but because we’ve learned to fit in, adapt, and stay quiet? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Carolee Moore to explore the true power of voice, storytelling, and authentic self-expression — and why reclaiming your voice is not just personal freedom, but a business strategy. We dive into how voice...

When a freak accident left Jeff Ross with crushed discs, chronic pain, and doctors telling him he’d live the rest of his life disabled, his identity as a hardworking Aussie provider collapsed. What followed was a spiral into depression, a move across states to “escape the pain,” and a night in Tasmania where he planned to end his life—until his two-year-old son walked in at 2am and simply said: “D...

At first glance, people see Drew’s age. What they don’t see is the pressure, the failures, the shutdowns, the deals, the systems breaking, the factories ghosting, the ads collapsing mid-launch — and still choosing to move forward. In this episode of Conscious Leadership , Drew shares the story behind the numbers. From flipping collectables as a teenager to building multi-million-dollar campaigns,...

In this conversation, Alex Terrey sits down with Valentina Coin to explore what it truly means to humanize digital transformation — to bridge the precision of technology with the depth of human awareness. Valentina shares how her experience leading digital transformation projects revealed a profound truth: success in the digital era isn’t about mastering systems only, it’s about transforming peopl...

In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, Alex sits down with Arnold Beekes , a true world traveler whose journey took him from Romania to the Netherlands and beyond. With a background in law and years spent in the corporate tech world, Arnold walked away from titles, systems, and the identity he had built—to discover who he really is. Together, we explore what it means to lose yourself...

In this episode, I sit down with Steven Puri , a creative visionary who spent more than two decades leading world-class remote teams — from his time as EVP at DreamWorks and VP at 20th Century Fox to becoming a 3x tech CEO . From the creative chaos of Hollywood to the fast-paced world of tech, Steven discovered what truly drives high performance, creativity, and extraordinary results — and it’s no...

In this powerful conversation, Matthias Schmitt—entrepreneur, investor coach, and creator of his own transformational method—opens up about his journey from adrenaline-fueled success to inner emptiness, and the breakthrough that reshaped his life. Matthias shares how chasing the next deal, the next high, and the next “you’re the man” left him successful on the outside but disconnected inside. A me...

In this powerful conversation with Bob Chonka from Solah , we dive deep into the challenges leaders face when operating in today’s shifting economy. Too many businesses slip into survival mode —cutting costs, directing instead of empowering, and unknowingly eroding emotional intelligence, relationships, and trust.  But how long can survival last before it costs you your people, your culture, and y...

In this joyful and energizing episode, I sit down with Brandon Fong — entrepreneur, creator of the Curiosity Island™ , Beyond Curious™ and his framework Find Your Four™ , and a curious human with childlike energy — to explore what it truly means to create from your core . Together, we dive into the importance of staying curious, playful, and purpose-driven in a world that often rewards burnout ove...

What happens when the life you thought was yours—legacy, identity, marriage—suddenly disappears? In this raw and powerful episode, Nicole Cowley shares her deeply personal journey of walking away from the business that was her father's legacy… to become a full-time mother. What seemed like a beautiful pivot turned into an identity crisis, self-doubt, and unexpected heartbreak when her husband walk...

I’m joined by seasoned entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and podcast host Troy Trewin , founder of Grow A Small Business . From starting his first business at just 10 years old to now helping business owners across the globe scale with clarity, Troy brings a lifetime of entrepreneurial wisdom to the mic. We explore: 🔹 Troy’s early journey into entrepreneurship and the pivotal lessons he learned fr...

Joanna opens up about the early challenges she faced as a business owner—trying to do it all, building a team, and eventually realizing that delegation isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership skill . Through her own evolution, she created a world-class support model that now helps B2B service-based entrepreneurs reclaim their time, scale with clarity, and operate in their zone of genius . But what sets J...

In this episode I'm joined by Jake Clendenning, an executive and high-performance coach behind the Project Total Disruption . Jake shares invaluable insights on how to step out of the shadows and stop being the best-kept secret. We dive deep into the power of the right question at the right time – how a single moment of clarity can change the trajectory of your life and business. Jake opens up abo...

In this episode, I’m joined by Deborah Tyson, the visionary CEO and Founder of Blisspot, a platform that empowers individuals and teams to thrive through personal transformation. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Deborah blends science and strategy to create impactful solutions for modern wellbeing challenges. I’ve always loved Deborah’s work in the world, her inspiring journey, an...