Leadership in Transition

Laurent Maillefer

This podcast is dedicated to discuss nowadays shift in Leadership for Leaders & Professionals during change, uncertainty and that are under pressure. Several more episodes will be released on a regular basis. I'll be having reflective conversations with guests about leadership and moments of transition in life or at work. In each episode with my guest we will discuss topics of leadership from how knowing what truly matters enables us to make grounded choices, how to make success something that serves you instead of work against you, how our brain works in defining what we want and do. I'll also explore embodied leadership and how our body can make us more effective under pressure. I'll discuss how leadership identity is key to leading teams and ourselves without loosing our true self, to remain grounded in ourselves in periods of uncertainty and when not knowing what tomorrow is made of. Discovering what nature has to offer to leaders in a fast world of doing, how being becomes a critical element of successful leadership. My guests are leaders and coaches, tapping into their experience and how they have supported others in their own leadership journey and development. Each episode will give you insight and tips that you can start to apply in your own life. This podcast is especially relevant for leaders, business owners, or someone entering leadership roles at work as well as for coaches, navigating complexity, change, pressure and uncertainty. I am Laurent Maillefer, a CPCC certified coach from the Co-Active Training Institute.

  1. Episode 2

    The Power of Embodied Leadership with Anna Sumara

    I sat down with Anna Sumara to explore embodied leadership and what it truly means to lead not just from intellect, but from presence. In this conversation, we examine the difference between leading from a centered state and simply reacting, and why many high-performing leaders lose their effectiveness under pressure when they disconnect from their embodied intelligence. Anna shares how cultivating body awareness allows leaders to access clarity, grounded authority, and choice in the moments that matter most. This conversation is especially relevant for leaders, founders, and coaches navigating complexity and pressure. We also touch on practical entry points into embodied leadership, offering simple ways to begin integrating this work into everyday leadership and decision-making. Anna is a leadership and embodied presence coach, facilitator, and coach educator. She has trained around 1,000 coaches globally and works with leaders in transformation to develop an embodied leadership presence, so they can lead with clarity, creativity, and power. Her approach integrates leadership, coaching, mindfulness, neuroscience, and embodiment—or, in short, the intelligence of the mind with the wisdom of the heart. This unique blend doesn’t just build skills; it shapes whole human beings, cultivating a leadership presence that creates lasting change. To learn more about Anna’s work or explore working together, visit: www.wholenessinu.com

    The Power of Embodied Leadership with Anna Sumara
  2. Episode 8

    Leadership through Uncertainty with Donatella Canella

    In this episode I discuss with Donatella uncertainty and not knowing. We discuss how uncertainty or not knowing impacts and is part of our every day life. We share practical insights, tools and practices that will help in managing uncertainty and navigating through such times and situations. This episode is especially helpful for anyone that is challenged by not knowing or feel this impacts their ability to grow or do what they wish to do in their life or at work. Donatella is a Leadership and Executive Coach, a facilitator and faculty member of the Co-Active Training Institute. Donatella can be contacted via email: dc@canellacoaching.com or via her Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donatellacanella/ Below you will find links to references we made: Polyvagal theory (PVT): describes how the body can regulate its capacity to adapt to changing conditions through an exquisitely dynamic feedback system that integrates signals from our body, brain, social interactions and the surroundings. https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory The Leadership Circle Profile: The Leadership Circle Profile - is a 360 assessment that brings together the best theory and reseach on leaderhship. More than a simple assessment, it provides a solid framework explaining what drives certain leadership behaviors (including under stress and uncertainty) and how to focus on those who creates the most positive impact in their organization. https://leadershipcircle.com/ The Co-Active Training Institute: https://coactive.com/about/

    Leadership through Uncertainty with Donatella Canella

About

This podcast is dedicated to discuss nowadays shift in Leadership for Leaders & Professionals during change, uncertainty and that are under pressure. Several more episodes will be released on a regular basis. I'll be having reflective conversations with guests about leadership and moments of transition in life or at work. In each episode with my guest we will discuss topics of leadership from how knowing what truly matters enables us to make grounded choices, how to make success something that serves you instead of work against you, how our brain works in defining what we want and do. I'll also explore embodied leadership and how our body can make us more effective under pressure. I'll discuss how leadership identity is key to leading teams and ourselves without loosing our true self, to remain grounded in ourselves in periods of uncertainty and when not knowing what tomorrow is made of. Discovering what nature has to offer to leaders in a fast world of doing, how being becomes a critical element of successful leadership. My guests are leaders and coaches, tapping into their experience and how they have supported others in their own leadership journey and development. Each episode will give you insight and tips that you can start to apply in your own life. This podcast is especially relevant for leaders, business owners, or someone entering leadership roles at work as well as for coaches, navigating complexity, change, pressure and uncertainty. I am Laurent Maillefer, a CPCC certified coach from the Co-Active Training Institute.