The Transformational Leader

If you want to create the impossible and become an inspiring leader, you have to do more than just confront your own fears—you have to work with the fear of others as well. So how exactly do you turn fears into possibilities? How do you receive fear from others and how do you help them transmute it? What are some of the ways fear shows up? What can you do to help people move past their fears? I've...

Many brilliant people share one common fear—the fear of being wrong. If you are one of the smartest people in the room, it is highly likely this is something you can attest to. Understandably, in an effort to avoid being wrong, you adopt and use certain strategies. Unfortunately, these strategies can often prove counterproductive—it can keep you stuck instead of moving you forward. Join me as I ta...

In this episode, I'll tackle an interesting topic leaders face at one point or another. We'll explore how sex and leadership play out and interact and how a leader should deal with both effectively and accordingly. Truly, this is one thought-provoking episode so I hope you won't miss it!

While people sometimes mistake one for the other, there is a huge distinction between management and leadership. In the former, there's no emphasis placed on inspiration, no thinking outside the box, no other motivation besides doing what needs to be done to keep getting paid. On the other hand, leadership that transforms requires that you are able to inspire and motivate people to do more, to bre...

In today's show, I'll discuss something that can block your flow and put a limit on your leadership—blindspots. What makes this topic important? Well, for starters, blindspots are tricky. In fact, while unfortunate to note, you can't see your blindspots on your own. However, the importance of knowing your blindspots cannot be overstated if transformational leadership is what you are aiming for. If...

In this episode, I'll discuss something leaders have to deal with at one point or another—what to do when people won't take action. Understandably, this is something many leaders find challenging. How exactly do you create that shift? How do you support the people you are leading so they can play the big game? What do you do to move the ball forward? You'll find the answer to those questions and m...

In today's episode, I'll talk about an important subject that can get in the way of your leadership when not addressed accordingly—embarrassment. While the word is often associated with something negative, such is not always the case especially as far as transformative leadership goes. In addition, I'll also discuss the many ways you are avoiding embarrassment and how doing so blocks off the edge...

At first glance, triggering people might seem like something any good leader should avoid at all cost. However, nothing can be farther from the truth. If you're a leader looking to create transformative change, you probably already know getting people triggered is an important facet of your leadership. But how exactly do you talk people through it? And how do you determine if you're abdicating fro...

In today's special episode, I will be chatting with a brilliant man with a huge heart—Brandon Evans. While able to easily build and run successful businesses, Brandon realised what he was doing was not leading him to the fulfilment he was looking for. Fortunately, after stepping back, travelling, and exploring different modalities, he's now finally able to tune in, tap into his intuition, and conn...

Let's get one thing clear: transformational leadership is no walk in the park. It will require you to see things from different perspectives, sometimes from angles that might seem unconventional for most. With that said, in this episode, I'll tackle an integral component of transformative leadership that's a challenge for many to navigate—authenticity. What is authenticity really? How do you use i...

In today's episode, I'll tackle another key element in transformative leadership—being present to our impact as leaders. While unfortunate to note, this is one thing many leaders have the tendency to step over without them even realising it. So why the tendency to dismiss our impact as leaders? What are the different ways we avoid getting present to our own impact? And how do we help other people...

Do you have brilliance in spades? Are you witty, charming, a master at networking? Do you have a powerful presence? Then chances are you are one those people referred to as the smartest person in the room. In today's episode, we'll tackle what it means to be the smartest person in the room, how do you determine if you are one of them, and the challenges you are likely to encounter. A lot of intere...

In this episode, I talked about a key concept in transformational leadership that's often misconstrued—quitting. It's safe to assume the word often gets a bad rep. However, if you want to create breakthroughs and go after the seemingly impossible, quitting would be an inevitable part of the process. I invite you to tune in and discover why quitting is important, the different ways you and other pe...

While crucial, standing for someone is a concept that's rarely talked about in leaderships. In fact, it would be safe to assume not everyone knows what the whole idea is truly all about. To give you contrast and help you better understand what standing for someone really means, we'll also discuss what not standing for someone looks like. In addition, we'll also cover what the costs of standing for...

In traditional leadership, leaders create results that are safe and predictable. While it's all well and good, it's not groundbreaking and it's not what transformative leadership is all about. However, while transformative leadership can produce breakthroughs and unpredictable results, leadership of this nature will require breakdowns and will entail that you lead from that breakdown. So how do yo...

In today's episode, I'd be tackling something even the most brilliant of leaders have difficulty dealing with—acknowledging their role in the way way people under them are showing up. Understandably, if something is wrong with the team, it's always easier to deal with the people and issues involved rather than examining your role as a leader in creating that clearing. If you want to feel more empo...

As a leader, do you act condescending? Are you resentful? Do you feel disconnected? While the aforementioned are different responses, they are all manifestations of the same thing—leading with a closed heart. A closed heart manifests when people are scared, hurt, feel attacked, or are confronted. In today's modern era however, a closed heart can occur when the ego is threatened. So how exactly do...

In today's episode, we're going to tackle a word that's often associated with good leadership—integrity. Gandhi gave a very straightforward definition of the word. For him, it means "being in alignment with our thoughts, words, and actions." Which brings us to one key question: when it comes to leadership, is it necessary to be congruent all the time? The answer is surprisingly no. If you want to...

While your ability to be always right can take you far in the leadership ladder, it can also hinder your potential to create truly transformative leadership. Looking through the lens of just right and wrong will not only narrow things to a binary, it will also deprive you of the opportunity to see the infinite number of choices that are available to you. If you are committed to creating transforma...

In today's episode, I'll discuss quitting inside the context of developing leadership. In some instances, leaders will get to a point where they would want to quit. And contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly acceptable. Wanting to quit is a sign you are doing the work of leadership. In addition, I'll also tackle the 4 different ways people quit and how you can deal with each approach effectiv...

Those who have tried leading can attest that leadership is not all fame and recognition—it also comes with its own set of challenges. In today's show, I'll tackle one of the most glaring shortcomings of leaders and leadership models. I'll also discuss the different ways people can show up and how leaders should relate to them to generate the results they want. If you are committed to being a leade...

I first bonded with today's special guest over video games and eventually, I discovered there is more to him than just his gaming prowess. In today's episode, Kevin and I talked about brilliance—how people see it, how people can own it without being arrogant, and why it's important to acknowledge it, among other things. If you want to know how to make your brilliance work for you, this is one epis...

Many leaders want to make a difference in the lives of others. However, the impact is way more profound if it will also translate in the way we live our lives. To ensure we'll be able to cover all the bases, we'll discuss the distinction between leadership and management and explore our tendency to act as managers of our lives instead of the leaders we are supposed to be.

While people who train to elevate their leaderships need to be lauded and applauded, there is a downside to training they should look out for. Problems arise when leaders get too attached to the way they are trained because it narrows down their options dramatically. Find out how you can avoid this dilemma so you can take advantage of the million other options available at your disposal.

Nowadays, there's a whack-load of information on leadership that it's hard to accurately determine what the word truly means. In this episode, we'll tackle once and for all what leadership really is (and what it's not). Additionally, we'll also discuss the prevalent ways people are sabotaging their development as a leader.