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The Leadership Surgery

The Leadership Surgery

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Real leaders. Real talk. Real solutions.

Welcome to Leadership Surgery — the podcast where leadership challenges are laid on the table and dissected with honesty, heart, and a dose of humour.

In each episode, four leaders (Paul, Ant, Dan and Sally) gather around the mic to tackle the everyday dilemmas leaders face — from imposter syndrome and difficult conversations to managing change and reclaiming your time.

With no scripts or sugar-coating, they break down what’s really going on and offer practical ideas to help leaders at every level navigate with confidence, courage, and clarity.

Expect human stories, lightbulb moments 💡, and straight-talking insights you can actually use.

Pull up a chair. The conversation’s about to begin 🩺🎙️

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Episodes
  • Double standards and divided teams. How to fight unfairness amongst peers

    Double standards and divided teams. How to fight unfairness amongst peers
    Feb 3 2026

    When New Leaders Struggle: Navigating Fairness, Standards, and Team Morale

    Join Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan as they dissect a real-life leadership dilemma: supporting a struggling peer, protecting your own credibility, and keeping your team united when standards slip. In this episode, they explore:

    • The hidden costs of unclear expectations and double standards.
    • Why team charters and agreed ways of working are essential for healthy teams.
    • How to offer peer support without enabling poor performance.
    • Strategies for honest conversations that prevent resentment and protect team morale.

    Got a leadership pain point? Email TheLeadershipSurgery@gmail.com and let the team operate on your challenge in a future episode.
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    35 mins
  • How quickly should I make my mark?

    How quickly should I make my mark?
    Jan 20 2026

    Ever felt stuck between proving yourself fast in a new senior role and taking time to understand your team’s culture? It's more common than you think

    Join Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan as they tackle the classic new-leader dilemma: balancing credibility with relationship-building. In this episode, they cover:

    • The risks of moving too fast or too slow as a new leader.
    • How transparency and narrating your approach can set expectations.
    • The importance of building relationships and listening before acting.
    • Managing self-doubt and overthinking in your first months.
    • Practical tips for planning your first 90 days,

    Got a leadership pain point? Email TheLeadershipSurgery@gmail.com and let the team operate on your challenge in a future episode.

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    28 mins
  • Standing up or stepping out: How to survive toxic leadership

    Standing up or stepping out: How to survive toxic leadership
    Jan 6 2026

    In this episode of The Leadership Surgery, Paul, Anthony, Sally, and Dan tackle Vicky’s urgent challenge: as a senior leader, she’s facing exclusion and toxic peer dynamics, with one colleague freezing her out and a director unwilling to intervene.

    The team unpacks the realities of workplace bullying at senior levels, sharing personal stories and expert coaching insights.

    They explore how to confront toxic behaviour, set boundaries, and decide when it’s time to fight for your role—or walk away. The panel discusses the impact of weak leadership, the ripple effects on team culture, and practical steps for leaders to address conflict, document issues, and seek support.

    Listeners will learn strategies for difficult conversations, building resilience, and fostering a healthy, inclusive environment.

    Have a leadership dilemma? Send it to TheLeadershipSurgery@gmail.com for future episodes.
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    37 mins
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