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The Secret Life of Great Leaders

The Secret Life of Great Leaders

Written by: TripleGoal
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 Most leadership advice barely scratches the surface. The Secret Life of Great Leaders goes further. Hosted by Michael Bunting, Founder of TripleGoal, this podcast explores what true transformation looks like in leadership, business, and life. We talk to people who have done the hard work, made real changes, and have stories worth sharing. Expect honest conversations, practical insights, and moments that challenge how you see growth.© 2026 The Secret Life of Great Leaders
Episodes
  • The Power of "I Don't Know": Transforming Leadership Through Vulnerability

    The Power of "I Don't Know": Transforming Leadership Through Vulnerability
    Jan 20 2026
    What separates leaders who genuinely transform from those who stagnate or regress under pressure? In this episode of The Secret Life of Great Leaders, host Michael Bunting speaks with Dr Alis Anagnostakis, founder of the Vertical Development Institute, about the research behind adult development. They explore edge emotions, the awareness-action gap, why curiosity is the contrasting emotion that enables growth, and the distinction between insights that fade and transformations that last.
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    50 mins
  • Beyond Tough vs. Nice: Striking the Leadership Balance with Ahmed Moussa

    Beyond Tough vs. Nice: Striking the Leadership Balance with Ahmed Moussa
    Jan 6 2026
    Can you drive high performance without sacrificing your team’s well-being?. In this episode of The Secret Life of Great Leaders, host Michael Bunting speaks with Ahmed Moussa, General Manager at Sanofi UK & Ireland, to unpack how he led a massive cultural transformation that boosted engagement by 40% while simultaneously increasing revenue. They explore the "tough vs. nice" paradox, the discipline of weekly reflection, and why the most dangerous thing a leader can do is pretend they don't have a "Red Zone".
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    41 mins
  • From 17 Failures to Leading 70 Remote Staff: Fame’s Unconventional Growth Story

    From 17 Failures to Leading 70 Remote Staff: Fame’s Unconventional Growth Story
    Dec 23 2025
    What does it really take to lead 70 people remotely, fail 17 times, and still show up every day curious and driven? In this episode of The Secret Life of Great Leaders, host Michael Bunting sits down with Tom Hunt, who also happens to run the fully remote podcast agency behind this very show, Fame, to share his insights on authentic leadership, personal growth, embracing the “I know nothing” mindset, and balancing his addiction to growth with new fatherhood.
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    38 mins
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