XL Podcast

In a recent survey of 3,000 executives Alix found that 72% of executives are actually worried about losing their jobs due to “disruption,” - up from 51% in 2021. And 94% believe they will have to change their business models within the next three years to remain competitive. The pressure of leaders to find answers is intense. On top of this we have the challenge of leading our teams remotely: 89% of team members surveyed by RMIT said their employers wanted them back at the office but only 41% wanted to return.
Indeed. we live in a time of great change. Leaders need to step up and speak out. From climate change to diversity, C-Suite leaders are themselves looking for leadership. Where do you turn to? How do you speak up without speaking out of tune? And how do you navigate this ever changing world of work? To help us answer that question I’m joined on the XL Podcast by Harvard MBA & Personal Branding Expert Brenda Bence. She’s recognized by Thinkers50 as a Leading Global Coach, her publications include “The Forgotten Choice” which was quoted by NYT Bestseller Ron Kaufman as being “…more than just a useful reminder. It’s an encouraging guide to thoughtful action—and to action in your thoughts. Brilliant!” Let’s learn about “Thoughtful Action” with Brenda from the inside out.

Show Notes

In a recent survey of 3,000 executives Alix found that 72% of executives are actually worried about losing their jobs due to “disruption,” - up from 51% in 2021. And 94% believe they will have to change their business models within the next three years to remain competitive. The pressure of leaders to find answers is intense. On top of this we have the challenge of leading our teams remotely: 89% of team members surveyed by RMIT said their employers wanted them back at the office but only 41% wanted to return.Indeed. we live in a time of great change. Leaders need to step up and speak out. From climate change to diversity, C-Suite leaders are themselves looking for leadership. Where do you turn to? How do you speak up without speaking out of tune? And how do you navigate this ever changing world of work? To help us answer that question I’m joined on the XL Podcast by Harvard MBA & Personal Branding Expert Brenda Bence. She’s recognized by Thinkers50 as a Leading Global Coach, her publications include “The Forgotten Choice” which was quoted by NYT Bestseller Ron Kaufman as being “…more than just a useful reminder. It’s an encouraging guide to thoughtful action—and to action in your thoughts. Brilliant!” Let’s learn about “Thoughtful Action” with Brenda from the inside out.

What is XL Podcast?

Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award-Winning Podcast Agency.

The XL Podcast by Graham Brown showcases conversations with Authentic Leaders in business and society. By creating conversations not interviews, XL highlights Leaders in their own words, without PR spin or handlers. XL brings regular hard-hitting insights and transformative journeys outside the comfort zone of regular business.

Previous XL guests include Tony Fernandes (CEO AirAsia), Howard Yu (Author & Professor of IMD), Rod Drury (CEO Founder Xero), Hal Bosher (CEO Yoma Bank), Jiawen Ngeow (Successful entrepreneur with $25m exits), Mun Ching Yap (Head of The Air Asia Foundation), Sahar Hashemi (Founder of Costa Coffee and named in The Independent on Sunday as one of The "20 most powerful women in Britain”), Lewis Pugh ("The Human Polar Bear”, UN Patron of The Oceans and World Record holding Swimmer) and Rob Nail (CEO of Singularity University)