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The Leadership Enigma

The Leadership Enigma

By: Adam Pacifico
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 For 30 years I've uncovered the best and worst of human behaviour and endeavour.Now it's time to truly understand what we mean by leadership in a chaotic world. I've delivered live events to over 60,000 around the world as a leadership expert, author, opinion columnist and barrister. Each week I'll explore the power and potential of the human being with global experts, academics, rising stars, ambitious upstarts and disruptors across sectors, disciplines and geographies as we explore 'The Leadership Enigma.'Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner or seasoned corporate executive, this show will uncover the tools, techniques, strategies and lessons learned to catapult your leadership capabilities in preparation for success in a constantly changing landscape. The Leadership Enigma is an award winning globally ranked show powered by LaunchPod Studios. www.leadersenigma.comYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.© 2024 Adam Pacifico Economics Social Sciences
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  • HR Keeps You Out of Jail | But That’s Not the Real Job | Athelie Williams

    HR Keeps You Out of Jail | But That’s Not the Real Job | Athelie Williams
    Jan 12 2026
    HR has two roles: keep the business out of jail and unlock human performance. In this powerful conversation, Ashley Williams (former CHRO of BT Group and BHP) explains what truly matters for HR leaders during periods of growth and transformation. We discuss: - Why HR must be a business function, not just a support function - The reality of transformation in large organisations - Leadership clarity, trust, and resilience in uncertain times - How human performance must serve business strategy If you’re a CHRO, senior leader, or HR professional navigating complexity, this episode will challenge how you think about the role of HR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    45 mins
  • AI Is Changing Every Career | Reinvent Yourself or Be Left Behind 🚀🤖 | Vikram Bector

    AI Is Changing Every Career | Reinvent Yourself or Be Left Behind 🚀🤖 | Vikram Bector
    Dec 16 2025
    Today, I’m joined by Vikram Bector, a seasoned business leader with decades of experience navigating change at the highest levels. The world of work is changing faster than ever 🌍⚡ From AI and automation to mindset shifts and career reinvention, every profession is being disrupted. In this episode, we dive deep into: 🔹 Why no job is truly safe in the age of AI 🤖 🔹 How mindset blocks can hold you back more than skills 🧠 🔹 The careers most at risk — and the ones that will thrive 📉📈 🔹 Why resilience, creativity, and adaptability are the new superpowers 💪✨ 🔹 Real stories of reinvention, failure, and growth from decades of leadership experience If you’re a professional, leader, or anyone feeling uncertain about the future of work — this conversation is for you. 👉 Watch till the end for powerful advice on staying relevant, confident, and future-ready 🚀 #futureofwork #artificialintelligence #careergrowth #mindsetshift #reinventyourself #leadership #aijobs #careeradvice #personalgrowth #workplacetrends #mentalhealthatwork #resilience #lifelonglearning 🚀 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    26 mins
  • Podium to boardroom | Adrian Moorhouse | 242

    Podium to boardroom | Adrian Moorhouse | 242
    Dec 1 2025
    Dive into this powerful episode of The Leadership Enigma as Olympic gold medallist and world-record-breaking swimmer Adrian Moorhouse opens up about the mindset, failures, resilience, and leadership lessons that shaped both his sporting greatness and his business success. From being bullied at school, to becoming world number one for six years, to then leading a company of hundreds — Adrian reveals the turning points that defined his life, including: 🏊‍♂️ The moment he realised he could never succeed alone 🏅 How failure at the Olympics led to his biggest breakthrough 🌍 Why great culture and great performance MUST coexist 🧠 The mindset shift every leader needs in 2025 👥 How to build teams that thrive — not survive 📈 Why accountability and human-centred leadership are inseparable Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, coach, or simply someone chasing high performance, this conversation will give you real, honest, and practical insight into what it takes to win — in sport, in business, and in life. 🔔 If you enjoyed the episode: Like, comment, subscribe and share! We’ve got 350+ leadership episodes waiting for you on the channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    54 mins
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