What if the key to more impactful leadership isn't learning more but seeing differently? Dr Alison Maitland and Liz Walker explore how vertical development reshapes perspective, unlocks authenticity and helps leaders move beyond long-held labels. They share how expanding awareness leads to greater fulfilment, deeper connection and meaningful change at work and in life. Through honest reflections and practical insight, Alison and Liz show why embracing who you truly are is the foundation for leading with clarity and confidence. This is an invitation to step into your fullest potential to lead unapologetically.
KEY TAKEAWAY
'It's our mission: to lead unapologetically. To live and lead unapologetically, to be oneself, unapologetic and true in a more expansive way.'
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS*
Specific book titles weren't mentioned but the key thinkers whose work underpin Alison and Liz's discussion on vertical development include Robert Kegan, Ken Wilber, David Rooke and William Torbert.
Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan - https://amzn.eu/d/0V9B0AF
A Theory of Everything by Ken Wilber - https://amzn.eu/d/bhB3Lji
ABOUT THE GUESTS – DR ALISON MAITLAND AND LIZ WALKER
Dr Alison Maitland and Liz Walker run a business called Becoming, and they are on a mission to equip people to lead, unapologetically. Dr Alison Maitland is a psychologist and coach. Her eclectic history includes working as an HR Director in blue-chip multinational companies, researching women's experiences in performance sport and creating impactful leadership development solutions for corporates and individual and team sport psychology solutions for sports clients. Her recent book, Drop the Struggle, explains her approach to applying ACT in sport.
Liz Walker is a learning professional, facilitator and coach. Her career trajectory covers 20+ years in learning & development teams in professional service organisations. During this time she designed, developed, delivered and evaluated training programmes around the globe, with a focus on leadership development.
CONNECT WITH ALISON AND LIZ
https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-international/
https://becoming.international/
ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON
Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.
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BUY AMY'S BOOK (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) *
Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu
HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON
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