The Power Within

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The Power Within is a podcast about leadership, personal growth, and human dynamics. Hosted by Keith Power, Executive Coach at Motivus Coaching, it features inspiring conversations with accomplished thought leaders, exploring themes of inner strength, self-awareness, and transformation. Through their stories, the podcast offers actionable insights to help listeners unlock their potential, navigate challenges, and lead with clarity and resilience. Through inspiring stories and actionable insights from thought leaders across diverse fields, the podcast aims to equip listeners with the tools, strategies, and mindsets needed to navigate personal and professional growth, embrace change, and create meaningful, purpose-driven lives.

  1. MAR 8

    Integrity matters

    Send us Fan Mail A clip from the forthcoming episode with Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at Singapore Stock Exchange. Here he's talking about one of the most important things for a leader - INTEGRITY Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you equipped with the tools to lead with confidence, overcome obstacles and unlock The Power Within email us at: info@motivuscoaching.com Subscribe, share and leave a review to help others discover the show

    29 sec

  2. MAR 8

    Market Volatility & Leadership: Building Investor Trust Under Pressure

    Send us Fan Mail Pressure doesn’t create leadership - it exposes it. When markets swing, certainty evaporates, and emotion runs hot, trust is either strengthened or destroyed. In this episode of The Power Within, Keith Power sits down with Geoff Howie, Market Strategist for Equities and Fixed Income at the Singapore Exchange (SGX), to explore what real leadership looks like when volatility is the norm, not the exception. Geoff takes us inside the mechanics of calm decision-making in financial markets and high-stakes environments. From treating volatility as a feature rather than a surprise, to using systematic investment processes like dollar-cost averaging to remove emotion, he explains how discipline and clarity protect credibility when information is incomplete. We unpack: Leadership under pressure in uncertain marketsCommunicating risk without creating panicWhy tone is a strategic leadership leverFraming mistakes and leading course correctionsBuilding investor trust through transparencyDividend discipline and long-term value creationHow curiosity fuels modern leadership in a digital, API-driven economyGeoff shares powerful insights from the COVID era, balance sheet agility, and how mid-cap companies emulate blue-chip frameworks to create sustainable value. He also reveals the daily craft behind credibility at scale, from scanning high-quality information sources to translating complex macro drivers into language investors and executives actually understand. One of the biggest lessons? People remember how you made them feel far longer than any chart or data point. Empathy, restraint, and clarity are not “soft skills”  they are performance skills. If you care about leadership in volatile markets, executive communication, investor confidence, and building trust when the stakes are high, this episode delivers practical tools you can apply immediately. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you equipped with the tools to lead with confidence, overcome obstacles and unlock The Power Within email us at: info@motivuscoaching.com Subscribe, share and leave a review to help others discover the show

    37 min

  3. FEB 1

    Asking Better Questions: Curiosity as a Leadership Advantage

    Send us Fan Mail What if the most valuable thing a leader brings isn’t an answer, but a better question? In this conversation with the "Creativity Explorer" Frederick Haren, we delve into how curiosity, psychological safety, and small experiments shift leadership away from management-by-metrics and toward a living culture of everyday innovation. We examine why speed, certainty, and control stifle creativity and how it revives when people may question, test, and iterate. Frederick shares the “golden paperclip” story of a missed billion-dollar idea, then introduces creative respiration: filtering inspiration, shaping experiments, and turning the strongest ideas into practice. We also explore curiosity through language and culture. From cura as care, to the Bulgarian love of asking, Iceland’s idea of “before knowledge,” and the Swedish hunger for the new. Together, these reveal how good questions signal care, expand information, and sharpen vision. We discuss “bispective” thinking; seeing both sides of a system, and how it builds empathy and better decisions in sales, hiring, procurement, and even meetings. You’ll leave with practical ideas you can use immediately. Swap scripts for genuine stories to role-model improvisation. Capture institutional wisdom through exit interviews. Break “industry incest” by borrowing patterns from other sectors. Can’t travel? Use AI to role-play different perspectives, take alternative routes through familiar places, and deliberately collect odd but useful inputs. We also talk about opportunity and the doldrums. Catching the right wind means hoisting the sails. And why shifting your identity from expert to explorer makes you more present, more humble, and more effective. If your team feels stuck in “how things have always been done,” this is your field guide to seeing differently and acting bravely.  Subscribe, share it with a leader who needs a nudge, and leave a review with the one question you’ll ask your team this week. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you equipped with the tools to lead with confidence, overcome obstacles and unlock The Power Within email us at: info@motivuscoaching.com Subscribe, share and leave a review to help others discover the show

    43 min

  4. SEASON 2, EPISODE 7 TRAILER

    Curious enough to care?

    Send us Fan Mail A simple leadership truth that’s easy to miss: Curiosity is how leaders show they care. In this clip, Fredrik Härén explains something powerful - the root of the word curiosity links to care. When a leader stops asking questions, people don’t just notice… they feel it. No curiosity = 🚫 “My boss isn’t interested” 🚫 “My work doesn’t matter” 🚫 “I’ll just keep my head down” But when a leader asks: What are you working on?What’s your biggest challenge right now?What could we do better?They’re not just gathering information. They’re sending a message: You matter. Your thinking matters. And that changes performance, ownership, and trust. Watch the clip - then ask yourself: 👉 Where could I replace assumption with curiosity this week? #Leadership #Curiosity #EmployeeEngagement #PsychologicalSafety #ThePowerWithin #ExecutiveCoaching Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you equipped with the tools to lead with confidence, overcome obstacles and unlock The Power Within email us at: info@motivuscoaching.com Subscribe, share and leave a review to help others discover the show

    1 min

  5. JAN 1

    APAC Executive Search: Talent & AI

    Send us Fan Mail Want a front-row seat to how real leadership gets built across Asia Pacific? We sit down with Olly Riches, Managing Partner at Page Executive APAC, to unpack the moves, mindsets, and mistakes that shape careers and companies in the world’s most diverse region. From his early days in London’s high-pressure sales culture to choosing the harder path in Shanghai, Olly shares how listening beat bravado, why localising leadership makes growth stick, and how to empower teams when everyone expects you to have all the answers. We dive deep into what boards really want now: proven transformation experience, authentic AI fluency at the top table, and leaders who can design compelling employee value propositions that retain restless high performers. Olly breaks down how talent dynamics have evolved; why fast promotions can create brittle leaders, why succession planning can’t be an annual exercise, and how the best companies turn mid-managers into resilient executives. Country by country, we explore APAC’s contrasts: Australia’s balance conundrum, China’s in-office momentum, Singapore’s tightening permits, Hong Kong’s renewed energy, Indonesia’s localisation success, and India’s vast potential that still struggles to attract expats. Along the way, we talk resilience during crisis, hiring ahead of the curve, and the role of values as a compass when context shifts. We also get practical about AI: not a replacement for good leaders, but a force multiplier that frees time for real relationships and sharper follow-through. If you’re aiming for senior leadership, Olly’s advice is crisp and actionable: be unmissable, take the stretch roles others dodge, and keep learning the why behind your people because it changes. Subscribe for more candid conversations on leadership, talent, and growth across APAC. If this helped you think differently about your next move, share it with a colleague and leave us a review - what’s the one risk you’re now willing to take? Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you equipped with the tools to lead with confidence, overcome obstacles and unlock The Power Within email us at: info@motivuscoaching.com Subscribe, share and leave a review to help others discover the show

    44 min

  6. SEASON 2, EPISODE 6 TRAILER

    The Sliding Doors Moment That Changed Everything | Choosing Your Own Path

    Send us Fan Mail Every career has a moment where two paths quietly appear. In this clip from The Power Within, Olly Riches, Managing Partner Asia Pacific for Page Executive reflects on a defining “sliding doors” moment - the point where he chose not to follow the masses, and how that decision shaped everything that followed. This is a conversation about independence, courage, and trusting your own judgement when the safer option is to blend in. The full interview will be available on 1st January 2026 Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you equipped with the tools to lead with confidence, overcome obstacles and unlock The Power Within email us at: info@motivuscoaching.com Subscribe, share and leave a review to help others discover the show

    1 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Small Steps, Big Impact: Leah Stockley on Burnout, Psychological Safety & Systems Thinking

    Send us Fan Mail A rebel spirit in a pub kitchen. A curious mind in a software lab. A change leader inside global banks. Leah Stockley’s journey is anything but linear - and that’s exactly why it matters. In this conversation, Leah and Keith unpack the real playbook for building momentum without burning out and for leading teams that challenge ideas, learn fast, and still leave the room as allies. From her early discovery of exploratory testing - which reintroduced creativity into highly regulated environments - to mastering systems thinking that sees organisations as living ecosystems, Leah shares how lasting change is built from context, not control. They contrast two cultures: a psychologically safe “dream team” where robust debate sparks growth, and a blame-driven one where fear shuts learning down overnight - proving leadership climate is the invisible hand that shapes outcomes. Leah’s take on burnout is disarmingly practical: understand your daily recovery rate, build micro-boosts into your schedule, and celebrate small wins that recharge you when momentum fades. Her “glass-ball rule” reframes balance as intelligent triage - some priorities shatter if dropped, others bounce back. Knowing the difference is how you protect progress and yourself. Together, they tackle the profit-first trap and explore companies that lead with people, planet, and progress - showing that sustainable performance follows when purpose drives profit. Leah also previews her forthcoming book, Momentum: Small Steps Lead to Big Impact, which distils 20 everyday leadership challenges into stories, organisational psychology insights, and next actions. Her upcoming online leadership academy creates a safe, on-demand space where managers can practice the human skills most corporate programmes forget - clarity, cadence, feedback, and environment design. Come for the career twists; stay for the tools you can use tomorrow. If you’re ready to lead with context, foster true psychological safety, and trade grand plans for smart, steady steps, this episode is your recharge for the week. You can reach Leah here: Website: https://www.letsflow.sg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahstockley Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you equipped with the tools to lead with confidence, overcome obstacles and unlock The Power Within email us at: info@motivuscoaching.com Subscribe, share and leave a review to help others discover the show

    49 min

  8. 12/02/2025 ·  BONUS

    The Conversation That Reminds You: You Already Have What It Takes

    Send us Fan Mail A powerful reminder from this conversation with Marion Muller @swizzyinSG on The Power Within: At some point, we all face moments when self-doubt whispers louder than belief. What truly separates those who grow from those who stay stuck is this: Choosing to back yourself -  especially when no one else does. This clip is a short but strong reminder that self-belief isn’t ego, bravado, or arrogance. It’s the courage to own your story, step forward, and say: “Why not me?” Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you equipped with the tools to lead with confidence, overcome obstacles and unlock The Power Within email us at: info@motivuscoaching.com Subscribe, share and leave a review to help others discover the show

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The Power Within is a podcast about leadership, personal growth, and human dynamics. Hosted by Keith Power, Executive Coach at Motivus Coaching, it features inspiring conversations with accomplished thought leaders, exploring themes of inner strength, self-awareness, and transformation. Through their stories, the podcast offers actionable insights to help listeners unlock their potential, navigate challenges, and lead with clarity and resilience. Through inspiring stories and actionable insights from thought leaders across diverse fields, the podcast aims to equip listeners with the tools, strategies, and mindsets needed to navigate personal and professional growth, embrace change, and create meaningful, purpose-driven lives.

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  • Creator
    Keith Power
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Power Within
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