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Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS4-Ep10: Leadership in Crisis: Why Leaders Fail (& How to Help)Guest: Sebastian Salicru, Psychologist & Author
Are we training leaders for a world that no longer exists?
Leadership expert and psychologist Sebastian Salicru joins host Maureen Metcalf to tackle one of today’s most pressing challenges: the failure of traditional leadership in a world defined by complexity and change. More importantly, they explore what today’s leaders actually need to succeed in a high-velocity world.
Here's what Sebastian and Maureen cover:
The breakdown and downfall of the heroic leader;
Why the billions of dollars spent on leadership development aren’t delivering results...2025-07-0118 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastCreating an impact with your speech: Tips from Obama's speech writer- Terry SzuplatSend us a textTerry Suplatt, one of President Barack Obama's longest-serving speechwriters, joins us to discuss his book "Say it Well" and shares powerful insights on finding your authentic voice and inspiring any audience. Through personal stories and White House experiences, Terry reveals the techniques that made Obama's speeches memorable while offering practical advice for everyone from business executives to everyday communicators.• Finding your authentic voice rather than imitating other speakers• The power of brevity – memorable speeches don't require length • The 50-25-25 rule for efficient speech preparation• The "Barbecue Rule" – communicating...2025-05-2149 min
The Anxious AchieverHypervigilance: When Everything Feels Like a ThreatHypervigilance is a state of being where you constantly are on the lookout for perceived threats. It’s often the result of trauma - but it shows itself in the work world as well. Ironically, many high achievers are rewarded for hypervigilant behavior, but it comes at a cost. Tanvi Gautam, executive coach and managing director of Leadershift Inc., explains how she’s seen hypervigilance show up in her clients, and how she helps them work through it and push forward in their careers. Read more about hypervigilance: https://hbr.org/2024/11/3-ways-to-temper-your-hypervigilance-at-work2025-04-1637 min
Work ItWhat’s a reasonable flexible work arrangement request?Since the flexible work arrangements (FWA) guidelines kicked in last December, there have been ongoing conversations on what are reasonable requests. What can employees do if their appeals are rejected? Executive leadership coach and founder of Leadershift Inc Dr Tanvi Gautam shares how you can approach your supervisor to ask for FWA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-2823 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastAdrian Tan - Going Fractional and BeyondSend us a text🌟Are you ready to break free from the 9-to-5 grind and thrive as an independent professional? 🌟Join us on this episode of the Leaders Upgraded Podcast, where Adrian Tan, author of "No More Bosses." shares his compelling journey from the constraints of corporate life to the liberating world of solopreneurship. If you're curious about making the leap to independence or fascinated by the shift towards fractional roles, this episode is packed with invaluable advice.Adrian Tan is an expert in the field of solopreneurship and HR techn...2024-11-0541 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastMake Your Strategy Work - Jeroen KraaijenbrinkSend us a text❓ Are you ready to simplify your organizational strategy and make it actionable?❓ Curious about how inclusive leadership can reshape your strategic approach?This time, I'm joined by the brilliant Jeroen Kruijenbrink, a renowned strategy and leadership consultant from the Netherlands.Jeroen Kruijenbrink brings years of expertise in strategy and leadership. He is celebrated for his innovative frameworks that break down complex strategic concepts into manageable actions, making them accessible to all levels of an organization.🌟 What You'll Takeaway:Simplifying Strateg...2024-10-0236 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastDr. Marcia Reynolds - Leaders as a CoachSend us a textHave you ever wondered how a coaching mindset can revolutionize the way you lead? Are you ready to transform your leadership style and unlock the true potential of your team? We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of the Leaders Upgraded Podcast featuring none other than Marcia Reynolds, the fifth president of the International Coaches Federation and acclaimed author of Breakthrough Coaching. She has worked in 43 countries, reaching over 100k people.In this episode, we deep dive into the powerful shift from controlling to genuinely supporting your t...2024-09-1736 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastDr. Heidi Gardner - Smarter CollaborationSend us a textLet’s talk about something we all know but rarely address head-on The profound impact of performance pressure, ego, and control on team dynamics. When these forces are at play, they can create a toxic environment where collaboration takes a backseat, and everyone starts working in silos. The pressure to perform can drive people to focus more on their contributions than the team’s success, while ego and control can stifle creativity and innovation. It’s no wonder teams sometimes struggle to hit their full potential. If you...2024-08-2852 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastNilofer Merchant - Embracing Onlyness : Redefining Leadership and Authentic ConnectionsSend us a textAre you ready to embrace your unique story and redefine leadership?Are you curious about how your distinct experiences can drive innovation?We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of Leaders Upgraded, featuring the remarkable Nilofer Merchant, TEDx speaker and Thinker's Future Award winner!In this episode, Nilofer unveils the transformative power of "onlyness"—a concept that celebrates the unique spot each individual occupies in the world. Nilofer passionately explains how our unique histories, experiences, visions, and hopes create distinct strengths essential for in...2024-07-1625 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastAndrew Bryant -The Art of Self-Leadership & ResilienceSend us a text🌱 Feeling overwhelmed? Let’s turn that into your advantage. Enter Andrew Bryant, the self-leadership maestro featured in our riveting new podcast episode: "The Art of Self-Leadership and Resilience." Andrew isn’t just another leadership coach he is a pioneer of self leadership, and a beacon for navigating stormy weathers with grace and grit.🔥 What if the chaos around you could be transformed into your platform for growth?Picture staying impeccably calm when the stakes are highest.Imagine reclaiming your power when paralysis seems immine...2024-06-1824 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastMelody Wilding - Upward Influence: Navigating Leadership Layers and Tough TalksSend us a textEver wanted influence without authority ? Then you want to listen to our latest podcast with Melody Wilding who is a best-selling Author of TRUST YOURSELF, Award-Winning Executive Coach to Sensitive Strivers, LinkedIn Top Voice, Keynote Speaker, Professor of Human Behavior, HBR Contributor🎧 This episode tackles the real stuff:How do you transform a rigid hierarchy into a dynamic partnership?What are the secrets to maintaining your sanity and your boundaries in a virtual workspace?How can you avoid the pitfalls of feeling compelled to be the workplace hero, and the bur...2024-05-3045 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastJames Altucher - From Setbacks to Success: The Journey of Self-EvolutionSend us a textReady to supercharge your personal growth journey?Our latest episode features the incredible James Altucher! 🎙️💡James is a Top 10 LinkedIn influencer, prolific writer, successful entrepreneur, chess master, and venture capitalist. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal Best Selling books: 'Choose Yourself', and The Power of No (co-author), as well as "The Choose Yourself Guide to Wealth" and "The Choose Yourself Stories". USA Today ranked James: "Choose Yourself" second among the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.Through the podcast, James takes us...2024-05-1534 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastAbhijit Bhaduri - Thriving in the World of Gig WorkSend us a text🎙️Are you intrigued by the allure of the gig economy? Wondering how to swap your corporate badge for a gig that's all your own?Is gig work all that it is made out to be ?Come join us for a reality check, and no hold barred conversation of what life can look like on the other side of the fence. In the latest episode of the Leaders upgraded podcast, we delve into the transformative journey from traditional employment to the ind...2024-05-0836 min
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS6-Ep10: Leading BeautifullyGuest: Nancy Adler, S. Bronfman Chair in Management at McGill University
There’s not just an art to leadership; art improves leadership!
That’s the core point of Dr. Nancy Adler’s discussion in this episode. A consultant and professor at McGill University, she’s found that art enables leaders to shift perspectives more readily, thus seeing solutions more effectively. That broadness of thought is more critical than ever: in the emerging business climate, what a leader knows is becoming far less relevant than the leader’s ability to shift perspectives and continually learn new s...2024-05-0641 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastSree Sreenivasan - Mastering Your Digital IdentitySend us a textReady to elevate your personal brand and networking game in the digital age?Join us for the latest episode of our podcast with Sree Sreenivasan, Former Chief Digital Officer of NYC, Met Museum, and Columbia.Sree shares his inspiring journey from job loss to seizing growth opportunities through strategic online engagement. His story serves as a masterclass in leveraging vulnerability and digital platforms for career advancement.In the podcast unpack:✨ The strategic importance of LinkedIn for building your network before you need it.✨ How to stri...2024-04-2336 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastMonique Valcour - Sustainable Career Success: Crafting a Path That LastsSend us a textReady to revolutionize your career narrative? Join us for a conversation with Monique Valcour , where we uncover the secrets to crafting sustainable careers in today's dynamic landscape.Ever wondered how to align your strengths, passions, and values for lasting career fulfillment? Or perhaps you're curious about navigating the gig economy and staying adaptable amidst constant change. In our latest podcast episode, Sustainable Career Success: Crafting a Path That Lasts. Monique Valcour unveils game-changing insights that will reshape the way you approach your professional journey.F...2024-04-0134 min
Leaders Upgraded PodcastDavid Brown - Navigating New Horizons: A Former CMO's Sabbatical Story of Growth and ChangeSend us a textIn our latest episode, we sit down with David, a former Chief Marketing Officer, who turned the page on his high-flying corporate career to embark on a transformative sabbatical that reshaped his definition of success.🔦 This isn't just a story about taking time off; it's a deep dive into the emotional upheaval and invigorating self-discovery that accompanies the bold decision to press pause on a familiar life script.🌈 We traverse the highs and lows of David's journey, his battles with identity outside the executive suite, and how he navigated the st...2024-03-1436 min
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our FutureS10-Ep12: Tales from the Top - How Leaders Use StoriesGuest: Dr. Tanvi Gautam, Senior Faculty at Singapore Management University
How do you lead: with your head or heart? Left-brain or right? For the best leaders, the answer is “All of the above.”
From the art of conversation to discovering (and sharing) your organization’s story, guest Dr. Tanvi Gautam talks with host Maureen Metcalf about her head-and-heart-based approach to leadership development – and why adding creative “right brain” thinking to business’ usual analytical “left brain” logic leads to better teams.
Here's what Tanvi and Maureen cover:
The five conversations teams need to have;
Why y...2024-03-1348 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsChallenging the Status Quo: Deep Collaboration and Its Role in Team Performance with Dr. Tanvi GautamSend us a textHey there, Rebels! Are you ready to challenge conventional thinking? This week, we have the luminary Dr. Tanvi Gautam, author of Deep Collaboration: Five Crucial Conversations to Accelerate Team Performance Across Silos, accompanying us on our journey. Prepare to blow the lid off the dusty idea of silos and unravel the true potential of a deeply collaborative team.Our conversation with Dr. Tanvi Gautam strikes right at the heart of an age-old issue: lack of effective collaboration. We dissect how we, as HR professionals, may unknowingly be the architects of these...2024-02-0729 min