About this podcast
Welcome to 'The Authentic Leader', a podcast for driven and busy leaders.
Unconventional, research-based and relentlessly upbeat. Delivered to you every Friday.
We discuss leadership, mindset, success, and personal growth.
Hosted by a PhD with 20+ years in multinational companies.
Expect different angles and insights to support your leadership journey. Because leadership isn't just about leading others; it's about leading yourself first to inspire others.
With short topic discussions (10 minutes) and 50-minute expert interviews, you can get bite-sized, actionable leadership insights that fit your schedule.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 53 episodes
- Rethinking red flags: how to read what’s really going on at work- · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 53Ever felt something was off at work—but couldn’t tell if it was you or them? In this episode, we go beyond the binary red flag checklists and explore how senior leaders assess…
- Short on time and focus? Here’s the 4-layer reset · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 52How senior leaders regain clarity when time and focus break down 📌 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 00:45 — Why even high-performing leaders lose traction under pressure 02:15 —…
- Driven and procrastinating? Let’s talk about it · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 51You’re sharp. You’re driven. You get things done. So why are you suddenly… stuck? In this episode, we unpack a quiet tension many high-performing leaders face: when internal…
- When influence crosses the line · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 50Influence is a leadership strength, but under pressure, it can cross into control. In this short episode, we explore how to recognise the difference between healthy influence and…
- When the goals are clear—but progress isn’t · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 49You’ve set the goals. The direction is clear. But something’s not moving. In this episode, we’ll explore why smart, motivated leaders can still struggle to turn vision into…
- Clear thinking under pressure isn’t a talent—it’s a system · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 48High-stakes decisions aren't just about being smart—they're about staying steady when the ground shifts. In this episode, I share how strong leaders protect their clarity, even…
- The superwoman myth & work-life balance · 9 min · Season 3 Episode 47🎧 Unlearning the superwoman myth: redefining success on your own terms We hear it all the time: You can have it all. But does having it all mean doing it all? In this episode, I…
- Toxic workplaces: when to push through—and when to walk away · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 46🎧 Navigating toxic work cultures: when resilience works—and when it doesn’t Resilience is often praised as a leadership strength—but what if it’s keeping you stuck in a toxic…
- Why some career moves work (and others don’t) · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 45Most people think career transitions are about résumés and interviews. They’re wrong. The biggest factor? How you exit your last role. If you don’t close that chapter mentally…
- The leadership edge: when to focus, when to adapt · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 44How do high-achieving leaders stay focused while remaining adaptable? (and without the change fatigue?) Many leaders push forward with intense focus, only to find themselves…
- Hustle culture: how can you relax? · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 43Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Relaxation in a Hustle Culture 02:54 The Irony of Performance and Relaxation 05:47 Strategies for Achieving Balance 09:09 Reflection and Support…
- How to transform aspirational goals into measurable impact? · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 42Let's discuss the importance of transforming aspirational goals into measurable impacts in personal and organisational contexts. Taking from Exceedium's presentation on Strategy…
- Navigating change: Strategy, or Execution? · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 41summary In this episode, Laurence Methot, PhD, explores the complexities of change management and leadership. • We'll share some thoughts on strategy and execution in change…
- Improve Work Culture & Breaking Patterns · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 40This episode is critical for leaders who find that certain situations - tensions with their colleagues or bosses- repeat themselves, even when they change work environments…
- The Power of Interconnectedness · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 39In this episode of the Authentic Leader podcast, Laurence Methot discusses the paradox of being more connected than ever through social media while feeling disconnected from what…
- How to Balance Life & Career: Stop Feeding the Sharks! · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 38In this episode, Laurence Methot discusses the importance of recognising and addressing conflicts early in both personal and professional lives. Your takeways: • the detrimental…
- The Power of Stepping Back · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 37Summary In this episode of the Authentic Leader Podcast, Laurence Methot discusses the concept of breakthrough leadership and the importance of stepping back to gain perspective…
- Tug of War: Balancing Passion and Responsibilities · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 36Summary In this episode, Laurence Methot, PhD, explores the challenges of balancing professional passions with personal responsibilities. The conversation emphasises the need for…
- Navigating Leadership: The Role of Frameworks · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 35Summary In this conversation, Laurence Methot discusses the significance of frameworks in leadership and in coaching, reflecting on the balance between structure and flexibility…
- Leading in Crisis: Striking a Balance Between Objectivity and Empathy · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 34In this episode, Laurence Methot discusses the intricacies of coaching executives during crises, emphasising the balance between objectivity and empathy. Your takeaways: •…
