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Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
Meet the world’s greatest leadership thinkers with executive coach and author Dr Gary Crotaz. In each episode, Gary sits down with global experts — from CEOs to behavioural scientists, authors to changemakers — to explore the ideas shaping modern leadership. Through deep, engaging conversations, you’ll unlock practical insights to lead with clarity, confidence and humanity. From the creator of The Unlock Moment and The Box of Keys, Unlock Your Leadership is your invitation to think bigger, lead…
Episodes
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
60 Composure Under Fire: Luisa Baldini on What Leaders Get Wrong About Pressure
What does it take to perform when there is no second take … and no margin for error? In this episode, I speak with Luisa Baldini - former BBC correspondent and…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
59 What Immigrant-Founded Businesses Teach Us About Resilience: Neri Karra Sillaman on Building Companies That Last
Close to half of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants. Eighty per cent of billion-dollar startups have an immigrant founder or executive. And…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
58 Cognitive Sovereignty: Mohan Nair on How Not To Lose Your Mind In An AI-Obsessed Era
Every day, most of us drive around the car park of our own brain looking for the closest possible space ... the easiest answer, the fastest shortcut, the…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
58 How Not To Lose Your Mind In An AI-Obsessed Era: Mohan Nair on Staying Human
Every day, most of us drive around the car park of our own brain looking for the closest possible space ... the easiest answer, the fastest shortcut, the…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
57 The Seismic Shift: Michelle Johnston on How Connection Unlocks Purpose
What happens when success comes at the cost of authenticity? In this episode of The Unlock Moment, I’m joined by Dr Michelle K. Johnston - Distinguished…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
56 Taking Responsibility Before Authority: Tim Lupinacci on How Leadership Really Begins
Some leadership lessons are learned through achievement. Others are learned when things go wrong … and you choose how to respond. For Tim Lupinacci, Chairman…
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55 Leading Culture Intentionally: James D. White and Krista White on What Leaders Must Design
In organisations where culture is discussed constantly but felt inconsistently, one reality matters more than any slogan: culture is shaped by what leaders…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
54 Leading Conflict Without Losing Yourself: Adam Vane on Self-Mastery Under Pressure
Some leadership challenges don’t announce themselves gently. They arrive charged, emotional, and already in motion. For executive coach and conflict mediator…
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53 Building Cultures That Truly Perform: Garry Ridge on Trust, Care, and Accountability
Some leadership lessons come from frameworks and strategy. Others arrive unexpectedly … in a quiet moment that fundamentally reshapes how you lead. For Garry…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
52 Beyond Networking: David Homan on Orchestrating Human Connection in Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with David Homan — founder of Orchestrated Connecting, relationship strategist, and champion…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
51 Mastering Executive Transitions: Navid Nazemian on Leading Through Change with Clarity and Confidence
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Navid Nazemian — executive coach, former global HR leader, and author of Mastering…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
50 Beyond the Algorithm: Michael Ross on Clarity, Curiosity and the Future of Data Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Michael Ross — data scientist, technologist, and entrepreneur — for a fascinating…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
49 The Maverick Leader: Alex Lazarus on Culture, Courage and Leading Boldly Through Change
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Alex Lazarus — founder of Lazarus & Maverick, leadership coach, and culture…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
48 Steward Leadership: Rajeev Peshawaria on Purpose, Sustainability and the Future of Business
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Rajeev Peshawaria — CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, former Chief Learning Officer at…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
47 Leading the Next Generation: Julie Carrier on Empowering Young Women to Lead with Confidence
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Julie Carrier — CEO of Girls Lead Worldwide, award-winning speaker, and one of the…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
46 Ordinary Resilience: Dr Luis Velasquez on Turning Adversity into Leadership Strength
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Dr Luis Velasquez — executive coach, researcher, and author of Ordinary Resilience…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
45 Why Simple Wins: Lisa Bodell on Simplifying Leadership and Work That Matters
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Lisa Bodell — founder and CEO of FutureThink, global keynote speaker, and author of Why…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
44 The Unlocked Leader: Hortense le Gentil on Courage, Compassion and Leading with the Heart
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Hortense le Gentil — executive leadership coach and author of The Unlocked Leader: Dare…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
43 Transcend: Faisal Hoque on Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Faisal Hoque — entrepreneur, futurist, and author of Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
42 The Power of Different: Dr Françoise Orlov on Embracing Neurodivergence in Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Dr Françoise Orlov — leadership coach and advocate for neurodiversity in the…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
41 Playing a Bigger Game: Dr Jenny Fernandez on Expanding Your Leadership Impact
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Dr Jenny Fernandez — executive coach, leadership strategist, and Columbia Business School…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
40 Leadership as a Long Game: Dorie Clark on Focus, Reputation and Resilience
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Dorie Clark — bestselling author of The Long Game, Reinventing You, and Entrepreneurial…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
39 Glad We Met: Dr Steven Rogelberg on the Art and Science of Great Meetings
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Dr Steven Rogelberg — organisational psychologist, distinguished professor, and author of…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
38 Inside the Leadership Enigma: Adam Pacifico on What Great Leaders Get Right (and Wrong)
In this special crossover episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz joins Adam Pacifico, executive coach, author, and host of The Leadership Enigma…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
37 The Coaching Habit: Michael Bungay Stanier on Curiosity, Courage and Better Conversations
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Michael Bungay Stanier — globally renowned coach, speaker, and author of The Coaching…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
36 Performance at the Limit: Ken Pasternak on High-Speed Leadership and Trust Under Pressure
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Ken Pasternak — leadership advisor, executive coach, and co-author of Performance at…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
35 The Campfire of Leadership: Tony Martignetti on Connection, Purpose and the Power of Story
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz talks with Tony Martignetti — leadership advisor, speaker, and author of Climbing the Right Mountain…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
34 The Vision Code: Dr Oleg Konovalov on Clarity, Purpose and the Future of Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Dr Oleg Konovalov — global leadership expert, author of The Vision Code, and one of the…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
33 The Human Connection: Dean Miles on Coaching, Communication and the Heart of Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Dean Miles — executive coach, trusted advisor, and member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
32 Leadership in Balance: Dr Vicki Sato on Science, Strategy and the Human Side of the Boardroom
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Dr Vicki Sato — biopharma innovator, former President of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
31 Finding Flow: Olympic Champion Joe Jacobi on Leadership, Clarity and the River of Life
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Joe Jacobi — Olympic gold medallist, performance coach, and author of Slalom.Joe shares…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
30 Becoming Coachable: Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman on the Secret to Transformational Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman, co-authors of Becoming Coachable (with Marshall…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
29 The Inner Game: George Mumford on Mindfulness and the Art of Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with George Mumford — world-renowned mindfulness coach, speaker, and author of The Mindful…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
28 What Makes a Great CEO: Chris Brook-Carter on Courage, Clarity and Compassion in Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Chris Brook-Carter, Chief Executive of the Retail Trust and former Managing Director at…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
27 Lessons from Space: Astronaut Dr Charles Camarda on Courage, Curiosity and Leadership Under Pressure
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz talks with Dr Charles Camarda — former NASA astronaut, engineer, and founder of the Epic Education…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
26 From Start-Up to Grown-Up: Alisa Cohn on Leading Yourself Before You Lead Others
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Alisa Cohn — one of the world’s top executive coaches and author of From Start-Up to…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
25 Best Team Ever: David Burkus on the Science of High-Performing Teams
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz talks with Dr David Burkus — organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and author of Best Team…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
24 Real-Time Leadership: David Noble on Making Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by David Noble — executive advisor, strategist, and co-author (with Dr Carol Kauffman) of…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
23 The Unlock Journey: Dr Gary Crotaz Reflects on Leadership, Change and Purpose
In this special episode of Unlock Your Leadership, the tables are turned. Executive coach and podcast host Dr Gary Crotaz steps out of the interviewer’s chair…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
22 The Power of Less: Claire Pedrick on Clarity, Coaching and Transformational Conversations
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz talks with Claire Pedrick MCC — Master Certified Coach, author of Simplifying Coaching, and one of…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
21 VisuaLeadership: Todd Cherches on Seeing, Thinking and Leading with Clarity
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Todd Cherches — CEO of BigBlueGumball, TEDx speaker, and author of VisuaLeadership…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
20 Empowering People Through Caring Leadership: Germain St-Denis on Strategies That Actually Work
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz talks with Germain St-Denis — leadership strategist and author of Empowering People Through Caring…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
19 Leadership as Catalyst: Dr Richard Osibanjo on Mindset, Momentum and Meaning
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Dr Richard Osibanjo — executive coach, transformation strategist, and author of "5…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
18 Disrupt Yourself: Whitney Johnson on the S-Curve of Leadership and Personal Reinvention
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Whitney Johnson — CEO of Disruption Advisors, Thinkers50 honoree, and best-selling author…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
17 Don’t Hold Back: Dr Carol Kauffman on Confidence, Courage and Leading in Real Time
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Dr Carol Kauffman — one of the world’s top executive coaches, founder of the Institute…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
16 Leadership in Discovery: Nobel Laureate Dr Robert Lefkowitz on Lessons from a Life in Science
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Dr Robert Lefkowitz, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and one of the world’s most celebrated…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
15 The Unsold Mindset: Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown on Authentic Influence and Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown, professors at USC Marshall School of Business and…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
14 Leading with Grace: John Baldoni on Strength, Compassion and Resilience
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with John Baldoni — world-renowned executive coach, leadership educator, and author of Grace…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
13 Inside the Minds of High Performers: Dr Ruth Gotian on The Success Factor
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz talks with Dr Ruth Gotian — researcher, educator, and author of The Success Factor — about what…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
12 The Leap Beyond: Maika Leibbrandt on Redefining Success After Corporate Life
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Maika Leibbrandt — leadership coach, speaker, and former Gallup executive — about what it…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
11 Servant Leadership in Action: Garry Ridge on Trust, Culture and Legacy
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Garry Ridge, the long-time CEO and now Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company — and one of…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
10 Anti-Racist Leadership: James D. White on Courage, Culture and Change
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with James D. White — former CEO of Jamba Juice and co-author of Anti-Racist Leadership: How…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
9 Question Everything: Seth Goldenberg on Radical Curiosity and the Future of Work
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Seth Goldenberg — designer, cultural critic, and author of Radical Curiosity: Questioning…
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8 The Earned Life: Marshall Goldsmith on Purpose, Fulfilment and Leading Without Regret
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with legendary executive coach and best-selling author Dr Marshall Goldsmith to explore the…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
7 You, Me, We: Morag Barrett on the Power of Allyship in Leadership
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Morag Barrett — executive coach, leadership expert, and co-author of You, Me, We: Why We…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
6 The Upside of Uncertainty: Professor Nathan Furr on Finding Clarity in the Unknown
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Professor Nathan Furr, innovation expert, INSEAD professor and co-author of The Upside…
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5 Resilience on the Edge: Anthony Fletcher on Overcoming Unseen Challenges as CEO
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz talks with Anthony Fletcher, former CEO of Graze and respected voice on innovation and purpose-driven…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
4 Leading Beyond FOMO: Patrick McGinnis on Decision-Making in a Noisy World
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Patrick J. McGinnis — venture capitalist, author, and the man who coined FOMO (Fear of…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
3 Fuel for the Future: Simon Alexander Ong on Energy as a Leadership Advantage
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz talks with Simon Alexander Ong — international keynote speaker, award-winning coach, and author of…
- Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD
2 Clarity on the Touchline: Leadership Lessons from Football with Tony Walmsley
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with football coach and performance strategist Tony Walmsley, whose career has taken him…