How Top Leaders Turn Vulnerability Into Power with Michael Bunting

In this inaugural episode of The Secret Life of Great Leaders podcast, host Michael Bunting lays the foundation for what the show is all about: leadership transformation. Drawing from over two decades of experience in adult development and leadership coaching, Michael shares his personal journey and introduces the podcast's mission to uncover the hidden processes that drive meaningful change in leaders and organisations.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to bridge the gap between stated values and actual behaviours in leadership
• Why self-awareness is poorly understood and how to practice it effectively
• The crucial connection between emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness
• How to break free from approval-seeking patterns that limit leadership potential
• The transformative power of vulnerability and authentic self-expression in leadership
• Why sustainable leadership growth requires ongoing inner work and self-reflection
  
  

Michael Bunting is a keynote speaker, lifelong beginner, best-selling author, and the founder of TripleGoal, a globally recognised expert in leadership development, adult development, and cultural transformation with over two decades of experience. As an author who has collaborated with Kouzes and Posner on leadership research and a trained psychotherapist, Michael combines Eastern and Western philosophical approaches to personal growth and organisational change. He specialises in helping leaders bridge the gap between stated values and actual behaviours, drawing from his extensive work with thousands of leaders worldwide and his own transformational journey.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] - Intro
• [00:56] - Who Is Michael Bunting?
• [02:32] - Why Most “Great Leaders” Are Lying to Themselves
• [10:36] - Why Your Need for Approval Is Killing Your Leadership
• [13:09] - What Are We Exploring in This Podcast?
• [15:46] - Who Is This Podcast For?
• [17:21] - Outro
  
  

Episode Resources:

• Michael Bunting on LinkedIn
• TripleGoal Website 

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