The Leader’s Conscious Communication Podcast

Dragan Simic, Counselor, Coach, Trainer, Author, Manager
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Why Communication Fails at Work — And How Leaders Turn It Around You think you are being clear. Your team thinks something else. That’s where everything starts to go wrong. Dragan Simic breaks down real-life situations where communication fails — and how to fix it. ✔ Handle resistance without escalating conflict ✔ Recognise what is really going on in conversations ✔ Turn tension into clarity and results ✔ Say what actually needs to be said 30+ years of leadership | Author of The Birth of a Communicator New episodes every Monday For keynote bookings, training, or coaching: www.MaxR.nl

  1. 3d ago

    When Growth Outpaces Leadership - Building the Capacity to Lead Without Burning Out Your People

    What happens when your organisation grows faster than your leadership capacity? In this episode, Dr Calvin Spinks and I explore why growth can expose hidden limits in leadership, communication, structure, and resilience—and how overload can turn even capable leaders into bottlenecks. We talk about burnout, resistance, psychological safety, accountability, and the difference between people problems and system problems. Sometimes the real question isn’t: “How do we get people to communicate better?” It’s: “Are we asking people to communicate better inside a system that is making good communication almost impossible?”

    When Growth Outpaces Leadership - Building the Capacity to Lead Without Burning Out Your People

  2. Aug 10

    Leading Through Grief - How Conscious Communication Can Support Employees Through Loss

    Most leaders are trained to manage performance, deadlines and conflict—but not grief. What do you say when an employee loses someone they love? How do you show support without saying the wrong thing, making assumptions or trying to “fix” what cannot be fixed? In this episode of The Leader’s Conscious Communication Podcast, I explore how leaders can respond to grief with empathy, presence and humanity—and why sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer is simply to be there.

    Leading Through Grief - How Conscious Communication Can Support Employees Through Loss

  3. Aug 3

    Why Communication Doesn’t Change Until You Do - The Inner Transformation Behind Great Leadership

    Can leaders truly change the way they communicate without first changing themselves? In this episode, I speak with Dr Judith Wright about the unconscious fears, unmet yearnings and emotional patterns that shape leadership communication. We explore why conflict can create deeper connection, how curiosity helps leaders remain present during difficult conversations, and why authentic communication begins with greater self-awareness. A powerful conversation about transformation, relationships and becoming the leader you are capable of being. Please read the following or watch my video message (36 sec): https://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/1802d42ac567f6629d62 A brief note before you watch A very good day to you all! First of all, thank you for your continued support of The Leader's Conscious Communication Podcast. It means a great deal to see the podcast reaching viewers across so many countries around the world. In this week's conversation with the wonderful Dr Judith Wright, you'll notice a brief technical issue at around 24:54, where my audio is affected for a moment. Fortunately, Judith's audio remains perfectly clear, and the conversation continues without interruption. The question I was asking was: "How can a leader stay present during a difficult conversation without becoming defensive, withdrawing, or trying to control the outcome?" After discussing it with Judith, I decided that the conversation was simply too valuable not to share. Rather than re-recording it, I've chosen to publish it as it was recorded. Thank you for your understanding, and I hope you enjoy this thoughtful conversation as much as we enjoyed having it. Warm regards, Dragan Simic

    Why Communication Doesn’t Change Until You Do - The Inner Transformation Behind Great Leadership

  4. Jul 27

    When Strength Becomes Exhaustion - How High Achievers Can Recognise Burnout Before It Takes Over

    Keith Cole has lived through combat, loss, enormous responsibility, business pressure and burnout. In this deeply personal conversation, he speaks openly about the yearshe continued pushing forward while keeping his struggles to himself. We explore why burnout often develops quietly, why high achievers may struggle to recognise it and how qualities such as loyalty, responsibility and resilience can gradually become sources of exhaustion. Keith’s story leaves us with two powerful lessons: asking for help is not weakness, and true resilience does not mean doing everything alone. A unique and deeply human conversation about strength, silence, faith, recovery and the courage to finally speak.

    When Strength Becomes Exhaustion - How High Achievers Can Recognise Burnout Before It Takes Over

  5. Jul 20

    The Story Leaders Tell Without Realising It. Why Great Communication Starts With Seeing Yourself Through Other People's Eyes

    Why do some stories inspire action while others are quickly forgotten? In this episode, I speak with business storytelling strategist John Elbing about why great communication begins with understanding your audience—not yourself. Together, we explore how storytelling strengthens leadership, builds trust, creates alignment, and helps leaders communicate in a way that truly resonates. If you want people to listen, remember, and act, this episode is for you.

    The Story Leaders Tell Without Realising It. Why Great Communication Starts With Seeing Yourself Through Other People's Eyes

  6. Jul 13

    Leading Through Chaos - How Great Leaders Create Clarity When Nothing Makes Sense

    What do great leaders do when everything around them feels uncertain? In this episode, I explore with executive development consultant Avy Leghziel how leaders can create clarity, build trust, and communicate with confidence—even amid chaos. Discover why people don't need leaders with all the answers. They need leaders who can help them make sense of uncertainty. Key takeaways: Why forcing order on chaos rarely works.Why the first step isn't implementing a plan.Why experimentation beats certainty in complex situations.How chaos can become a catalyst for growth and development.Connect with Avy on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/avyleg/

    Leading Through Chaos - How Great Leaders Create Clarity When Nothing Makes Sense

  7. Jul 6

    Leading Without Authority - Why Great Healthcare Leaders Fail to Influence & How to Change It

    Why do brilliant leaders struggle to create real change? Leadership isn't about having authority—it's about earning influence. In this episode, Dragan Simic talks with healthcare executive strategist Jack O'Connor about why transformation initiatives fail, why high-performing leaders plateau, and how alignment, trust, and conscious communication turn resistance into commitment. Connect with Jack on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-f-oconnor

    Leading Without Authority - Why Great Healthcare Leaders Fail to Influence & How to Change It

  8. Jun 29

    SPEAKING WITH COURAGE Finding Your Voice in Difficult Conversations

    Why do even the most experienced leaders struggle to speak up when it matters most? In this episode, I sit down with communication coach Helen von Dadelszen to explore why courage comes before confidence—and how finding your authentic voice can transform difficult conversations, leadership, and influence. We also uncover a powerful factor that most people rarely associate with communication, yet one that has an enormous impact on how every conversation unfolds.

    SPEAKING WITH COURAGE Finding Your Voice in Difficult Conversations
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Why Communication Fails at Work — And How Leaders Turn It Around You think you are being clear. Your team thinks something else. That’s where everything starts to go wrong. Dragan Simic breaks down real-life situations where communication fails — and how to fix it. ✔ Handle resistance without escalating conflict ✔ Recognise what is really going on in conversations ✔ Turn tension into clarity and results ✔ Say what actually needs to be said 30+ years of leadership | Author of The Birth of a Communicator New episodes every Monday For keynote bookings, training, or coaching: www.MaxR.nl

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  • Creator
    Dragan Simic, Counselor, Coach, Trainer, Author, Manager
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dragan Simic, Counselor, Coach, Trainer, Author, Manager
  • Show Website
    The Leader’s Conscious Communication Podcast