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The Authentic Leader

The Authentic Leader

Written by: Laurence Methot
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 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.Copyright 2025 Laurence Methot Careers Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Success Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Rethinking red flags: how to read what’s really going on at work-

    Rethinking red flags: how to read what’s really going on at work-
    May 30 2025

    Ever 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 subtle tension with clarity and nuance.

    💡 What we’ll unpack:

    • 3 quiet situations that often get misread as red flags
    • How past experiences can distort your current lens
    • A real-world coaching story: when to trust your gut (and when to ask for a second lens)
    • How to shift from reaction to clarity when the pressure’s on

    🎧 Listen in—especially if something feels off lately, but you can’t yet name what.
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    11 mins
  • Short on time and focus? Here’s the 4-layer reset

    Short on time and focus? Here’s the 4-layer reset
    May 16 2025

    How 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 — The 5-minute daily reset that helps you track momentum and spot patterns

    04:40 — A 15-minute weekly pulse check to prevent drift and reclaim your energy

    06:30 — How to apply the “One-Year Lens” when you’re weighing tough decisions

    07:50 — What the 3–5 year frame reveals about your evolution

    09:00 — The 20-year question that brings long-term values into the present

    10:40 — 3 simple prompts to shift your mindset and reset your clarity today


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    12 mins
  • Driven and procrastinating? Let’s talk about it

    Driven and procrastinating? Let’s talk about it
    May 9 2025

    You’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 drive is high, but visible momentum stalls.

    It’s not laziness. It’s not a lack of clarity. It’s something deeper.

    We’ll explore what’s really behind this friction — and how to move forward with strategic energy, not force.

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    • Why driven leaders procrastinate (it’s not about discipline)
    • The hidden friction between identity, expectations, and movement
    • How to spot if you’re in a freeze mode — and what to do about it
    • A reframe to help you regain momentum without pushing harder

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    7 mins
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