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Leader on The Couch

Leader on The Couch

Written by: Dr Maria Katsarou-Makin
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Leader on the Couch is where leadership meets psychology—through real people, not just theory. Join us as we sit down with leaders from around the world, diving deep into their challenges, lessons learned, and what truly makes them tick. Through candid conversations, we uncover the human side of leadership—the mindset, struggles, and breakthroughs that shape those at the top. Whether you're a leader yourself or simply fascinated by what drives them, this podcast offers powerful insights into the psychology of leadership in action.

Maria Katsarou-Makin 2025 Economics
Episodes
  • "Fake it, till you make it! Don't follow this piece of advice!"

    "Fake it, till you make it! Don't follow this piece of advice!"
    Oct 14 2025

    Leader on the Couch is where leadership meets psychology—through real people, not just theory. In every episode we sit down with leaders from around the world, diving deep into their challenges, lessons learned, and what truly makes them tick. Through candid conversations, we uncover the human side of leadership—the mindset, struggles, and breakthroughs that shape those at the top. Whether you're a leader yourself or simply fascinated by what drives them, this podcast offers powerful insights into the psychology of leadership in action.
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    21 mins
  • "The Perfect Moment is Now" Yiannis Vidras, Senior Business Leader & Triathlete

    "The Perfect Moment is Now" Yiannis Vidras, Senior Business Leader & Triathlete
    Jul 5 2025

    "The Perfect Moment is Now" Yiannis Vidras, Senior Business Leader & Triathlete. This another authentic conversation with an amazing guest who is a Dad of two wonderful children, an activist for children’s diabetes, an Ironman athlete participating in international competitions around the world (who runs, swims and bikes) and he is also a leader in one of those big corporates.

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    28 mins
  • "Leadership is messy" according to John Mark Williams, CEO Institute of Leadership, UK

    "Leadership is messy" according to John Mark Williams, CEO Institute of Leadership, UK
    May 29 2025

    Usually, John is the one "grilling" people with his questions! In this episode, I have the pleasure of "grilling" him instead. You don't want to miss this conversation where he shares his own journey through leadership in his very unique authentic style.

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    35 mins
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