VISOR UP - Authentic Leadership Conversations

Steve Muscat Azzopardi
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Leadership looks different when the visor comes up. Hosted by Steve Muscat Azzopardi, leadership mentor, and biker, Visor Up is a space for leaders who want to do better. This is more than an interview show. It is a mix of direct insights from Steve, and deep-dive conversations with voices that matter. From the psychology of decision-making to the hard truths of the boardroom, we sit down with founders, CEOs, and human behaviour experts who are willing to drop the mask. No gurus. No scripts. Just honest truths about mastering the friction to unlock the freedom of authentic leadership. Start leading with intention. Get the visor up. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Elevating Others: Develop People & Build Resilience

    In this episode of VISOR UP, I explore a leadership principle that sounds simple but demands humility: elevating others. Many leaders believe their role is to direct and save the day. I argue the opposite: your value is measured by how well your team performs without you. If you are looking for a leadership podcast that challenges the 'hero' narrative, this is it. Using the metaphor of the umbrella in a storm and the motorcycle instructor who must eventually let go, we unpack why resilience is developed when you build trust and capability. This is a thought leadership podcast for those who want to build autonomous teams. In this leadership podcasts episode, I share: Elevating Others: Why leadership begins the moment you stop managing and start developing people, providing the kind of podcast leadership insights that transform cultures. The Umbrella Principle: How leaders absorb pressure and step aside for praise. From Manager to Multiplier: Failing to develop your team turns you into a single point of failure, and how to fix it. This is a vital podcast for leaders who feel like they are always firefighting. Safe Space, Strong Performance: The trust equation. We dive into why psychological safety is a non-negotiable. The Mentor Mindset: Why guiding with questions instead of answers eliminates dependency and accelerates growth. Survivable Mistakes: How to delegate intelligently by allowing low-risk failures that build confidence: a core theme in my podcast leadership interviews. Ego vs. Impact: The hidden emotional transition from hero to mentor. We explore why feeling invisible is often the clearest sign of success in these leadership podcast interviews. Resilience by Design: How transferring responsibility creates teams that don't collapse when you step away. Wherever you are in your leadership journey, this episode asks you: If you disappeared tomorrow, could your team still ride without you? Join the Ride Thank you for listening to VISOR UP. If this conversation resonated with you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a fellow leader or leave a review. Let’s get real leadership stories into the ears of the people who need them. Stay Connected Steve Muscat Azzopardi is an executive mentor, speaker, and author dedicated to authentic leadership. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevemuscatazzopardi/ - Join the discussion on today’s episode. Website: stevema.eu – Explore the blog and mentoring services. Go Deeper with the R.I.D.E. Framework The Book: Your Leadership R.I.D.E.: The 4 Disciplines of Resilient Leadership is coming soon. Join the waiting list to learn how to Read the road, Internalise the journey, Drive with balance, and Engage your ecosystem. The Newsletter: Sign up for Your Waypoint, Steve’s regular mailshot featuring crisp, structured thinking on leadership, strategy, and the human side of business. Credits Host: Steve Muscat Azzopardi Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    16 min

  2. 12 FEB

    The Invisible Reinforcement: Why Integrity is Your Only Real Foundation

    In this episode of VISOR UP, I pull back the curtain on the most overused yet misunderstood word in the corporate dictionary: Integrity. While most leaders treat it like a moral badge, I view it as a structural necessity. If you are looking for a leadership podcast that moves beyond clichés to the raw reality of the boardroom, this conversation is for you. Using the architectural marvels of the Pantheon and the metaphor of a high-speed motorcycle wobble, we explore why integrity isn’t just about being good, it is about being whole. This is a thought leadership podcast for those who have felt the exhausting weight of wearing a 'professional mask' while trying to lead. In this episode, I share: The Two Faces of Integrity: Moving beyond simple honesty to the deeper definition of being unfragmented: essential podcast leadership insights for the modern age. The Energy Drain: Why wearing a "work mask" makes you slow to react and biologically exhausted. We discuss why this is one of the leadership podcasts that prioritises the human behind the title. Friction in the Boardroom: A personal story from my own leadership podcast interviews history; a million-euro software crisis, a furious director, and the literal price of refusing to sign off on a lie. The Wobble & The Crisis: How integrity acts as the structural binder that prevents a leadership crash. This is a podcast for leaders who need to stay upright when the pressure mounts. Road Rage vs. Reason: A masterclass in integrating emotions rather than suppressing them, providing the kind of value you expect from top-tier podcast leadership interviews. Tactical Takeaways: Three practical exercises to help you assess the hidden engineering of your own leadership, the core of our leadership podcast interviews series. Join the Ride Thank you for listening to VISOR UP. If this conversation resonated with you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a fellow leader or leave a review. Let’s get real leadership stories into the ears of the people who need them. Stay Connected Steve Muscat Azzopardi is an executive mentor, speaker, and author dedicated to authentic leadership. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevemuscatazzopardi/ - Join the discussion on today’s episode. Website: stevema.eu – Explore the blog and mentoring services. Go Deeper with the R.I.D.E. Framework The Book: Your Leadership R.I.D.E.: The 4 Disciplines of Resilient Leadership is coming soon. Join the waiting list to learn how to Read the road, Internalise the journey, Drive with balance, and Engage your ecosystem. The Newsletter: Sign up for Your Waypoint, Steve’s regular mailshot featuring crisp, structured thinking on leadership, strategy, and the human side of business. Credits Host: Steve Muscat Azzopardi Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    17 min

  3. 6 FEB

    Why Your Brain Needs the Ride: The Science of Relaxed Alertness VISOR UP - Leadership

    In this episode of VISOR UP, I dive into why motorcycling is more than just a hobby, it is a biological masterclass in leadership. If you have ever felt that autopilot fog while driving a car or sitting in a boardroom, this leadership podcast episode is for you. We explore the transition from passive existence to 'Active Focused Zen,' a core theme in my thought leadership podcast for those navigating high-pressure environments. We discuss how certain high-stakes activities actually reconfigure your brain for better decision-making under pressure. This is a podcast for leaders who want to move beyond theory and understand the literal biology of their own influence. In this episode, I share: The Power of Presence: Why "The Now" on a bike is different from the autopilot in a car - the ultimate podcast leadership insights on focus. The Science of the Sweet Spot: A look at UCLA research into "Relaxed Alertness" and how it lowers cortisol whilst sharpening focus: a must-hear for any leadership podcasts enthusiast. The High-Stress Loop: How to recognise when your brain is being hijacked by a crisis and how to break the cycle. No Engine Required: You don’t need to be a biker to find Relaxed Alertness; we explore the roles of focus and consequence in rock climbing, surfing, and leadership podcast interviews with high-performers. Tactical Takeaways: Three physical shifts you can make at your desk right now to return your brain to a state of calm authority. The kind of podcast leadership interviews that provide immediate utility. Whether you are navigating a corporate crisis or simply trying to find more clarity in your week, this is one of those leadership podcast interviews that will help you understand the biology of your own leadership. Join the Ride Thank you for listening to VISOR UP. If this conversation resonated with you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a fellow leader or leave a review. Let’s get real leadership stories into the ears of the people who need them. Stay Connected Steve Muscat Azzopardi is an executive mentor, speaker, and author dedicated to authentic leadership. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevemuscatazzopardi/ - Join the discussion on today’s episode. Website: stevema.eu – Explore the blog and mentoring services. Go Deeper with the R.I.D.E. Framework The Book: Your Leadership R.I.D.E.: The 4 Disciplines of Resilient Leadership is coming soon. Join the waiting list to learn how to Read the road, Internalise the journey, Drive with balance, and Engage your ecosystem. The Newsletter: Sign up for Your Waypoint, Steve’s regular mailshot featuring crisp, structured thinking on leadership, strategy, and the human side of business. Credits Host: Steve Muscat Azzopardi Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    12 min

  4. 23 JAN

    Why Keep the Visor Up? My Journey & Leadership Ethos

    In this inaugural episode of VISOR UP, the journey begins. If you have been searching for a leadership podcast that cuts through the corporate static, you are in the right place. We are moving beyond the jargon to bring you leadership podcast interviews that actually matter. This is a thought leadership podcast designed for those who wish to lead with intention, and putting people first In this episode, I lay out the roadmap for what makes this one of the leadership podcasts worth your time. I dive into: My Origin Story: The personal journey that shaped my view of the boardroom. The Metaphor: Why riding a bike is the ultimate analogy for podcast leadership insights and modern resilience. The Ethos: Why humility, trust, and authenticity are the non-negotiables in every podcast for leaders. The Road Ahead: What to expect from future podcast leadership interviews, and why you should ride along. Whether you are a manger or CEO, a founder, or navigating your own career path, it’s time to stop hiding behind the glass. Stay Connected Steve Muscat Azzopardi is an executive mentor, speaker, and author dedicated to authentic leadership. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevemuscatazzopardi/ - Join the discussion on today’s episode. Website: stevema.eu – Explore the blog and mentoring services. Catch you on the next episode. Join the Ride Thank you for listening to VISOR UP. If this conversation resonated with you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a fellow leader or leave a review. Let’s get real leadership stories into the ears of the people who need them. Go Deeper with The Leadership R.I.D.E. Framework The Book: Your Leadership R.I.D.E.: The 4 Disciplines of Resilient Leadership is coming soon. Join the waiting list on the website above to learn how to Read the road, Internalise the journey, Drive with balance, and Engage your ecosystem. The Newsletter: Sign up for Your Waypoint, also on the website above. Steve’s regular mailshot featuring crisp, structured thinking on leadership, strategy, and the human side of business. Credits Host: Steve Muscat Azzopardi Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Leadership looks different when the visor comes up. Hosted by Steve Muscat Azzopardi, leadership mentor, and biker, Visor Up is a space for leaders who want to do better. This is more than an interview show. It is a mix of direct insights from Steve, and deep-dive conversations with voices that matter. From the psychology of decision-making to the hard truths of the boardroom, we sit down with founders, CEOs, and human behaviour experts who are willing to drop the mask. No gurus. No scripts. Just honest truths about mastering the friction to unlock the freedom of authentic leadership. Start leading with intention. Get the visor up. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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    Steve Muscat Azzopardi
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