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The Leadership Enigma

The Leadership Enigma

By: Adam Pacifico
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 For 30 years I've uncovered the best and worst of human behaviour and endeavour.Now it's time to truly understand what we mean by leadership in a chaotic world. I've delivered live events to over 60,000 around the world as a leadership expert, author, opinion columnist and barrister. Each week I'll explore the power and potential of the human being with global experts, academics, rising stars, ambitious upstarts and disruptors across sectors, disciplines and geographies as we explore 'The Leadership Enigma.'Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner or seasoned corporate executive, this show will uncover the tools, techniques, strategies and lessons learned to catapult your leadership capabilities in preparation for success in a constantly changing landscape. The Leadership Enigma is an award winning globally ranked show powered by LaunchPod Studios. www.leadersenigma.comYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.© 2024 Adam Pacifico Economics Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Longevity Risk | Annie Coleman

    The Longevity Risk | Annie Coleman
    Apr 20 2026
    We’re living longer than ever before… but businesses are still built for a world that no longer exists. In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico sits down with longevity expert Annie Coleman to unpack one of the biggest hidden risks facing organisations today. 💡 Key topics: Why companies are unprepared for longer working lives The real risk of losing experience too early How longevity impacts growth, hiring, and leadership strategy Why AI won’t replace human wisdom anytime soon The untapped opportunity of the “silver economy” ⚠️ 50% of people worry they won’t have enough money to live on after retiring and businesses aren’t ready for what comes next. If you’re a leader, founder, or building a career — this is a conversation you can’t afford to ignore. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, business, and the future of work. #Leadership #FutureOfWork #Longevity #BusinessStrategy #WorkplaceCulture #CareerAdvice #EntrepreneurMindset #SuccessMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #ThinkDifferent Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    46 mins
  • AI Won’t Save You… Unless You Do This First | Ashok Ramchandran

    AI Won’t Save You… Unless You Do This First | Ashok Ramchandran
    Apr 6 2026
    AI isn’t just a tool it’s a complete rethink of how we work. In this episode, we go beyond the buzzwords and break down what AI really means for leaders today. From re-engineering processes to building future-ready organisations, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about AI adoption. 💡 Key takeaways: Why adding AI on top of old systems doesn’t work The biggest misconception leaders are making right now Why “future fitness” matters more than AI itself How great leaders are adapting (and what others are missing) If you’re a founder, leader, or just trying to stay relevant in a fast-changing world — this is a must-watch. Powered by Emeritus: www.emeritus.org #futureofwork #artificialintelligence #careergrowth #mindsetshift #reinventyourself #leadership #aijobs #careeradvice #personalgrowth #workplacetrends #mentalhealthatwork #resilience #lifelonglearning 🚀 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    30 mins
  • AI Will Replace You… Unless You Do This First | Shaji Mathews

    AI Will Replace You… Unless You Do This First | Shaji Mathews
    Mar 23 2026
    AI isn’t coming… it’s already here. In this episode, we sit down with a global CXO leading a 300,000+ workforce across 60 countries to break down what it really takes to build an AI-ready organisation. From completely reshaping business models to retraining entire workforces, this conversation reveals the uncomfortable truth: 👉 If you don’t adapt, you risk becoming irrelevant. We go deep into: - Why AI is fundamentally changing how business works - The real risk of doing nothing (and why companies won’t survive it) - How leaders are training hundreds of thousands of people for AI - The mindset shift required to stay competitive - Why “human + AI” is the future — not AI alone This isn’t theory. This is what’s happening inside one of the world’s biggest organisations right now. Powered by Emeritus: www.emeritus.org #futureofwork #artificialintelligence #careergrowth #mindsetshift #reinventyourself #leadership #aijobs #careeradvice #personalgrowth #workplacetrends #mentalhealthatwork #resilience #lifelonglearning 🚀 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    28 mins
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