Second Crack — The Leadership Podcast

Gerrit Pelzer, Martin Aldergard

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Second Crack — The Leadership Podcast

Leadership Consultant Martin Aldergard and Executive Coach Gerrit Pelzer explore everyday leadership dilemmas and paradoxes. Get ready for thought-provoking questions which invite self-reflection and help you grow as a leader. More info: https://secondcrackleadership.com

4 DAYS AGO

Transformation and the Power of Involvement - with Ilkka Mäkitalo

We continue to explore how to make corporate transformation more successful by more intentional and meaningful involvement of employees.In this episode, we’re joined by Ilkka Mäkitalo, founder of Howspace, to explore how leaders can create better involvement that taps into collective intelligence, leverages technology, and fosters deeper engagement.Key Themes1. Engage Thoughtfully and Intentionally Involvement isn’t just about participation; it’s about designing thoughtful interac...

47 min
11/12/2024

Why Leaders Need to Know About the Brain: An Audiobook Special

In today’s episode, we present a free audio version of Gerrit Pelzer's chapter Soft Skills Through the Lens of Hard Science: Insights into Why Leaders Need to Know About the Brain from the book Brains Inspiring Businesses.*In this chapter, Gerrit highlights three essential insights every leader should know about the brain:Each brain is unique—this influences motivation and the conditions under which people can be their best.Emotions drive all our actions, including at work—yet they’re often o...

1h 6m
22/11/2024

Lessons From Women In Leadership − With Dr. Melanie Maas-Brunner and Evelyn Chau

In this episode we explore a timely and vital question: What can women bring to leadership that men can't? Joining us are two accomplished women leaders from traditionally male-dominated industries: Dr. Melanie Maas-Brunner, a former BASF board member, and Evelyn Chau, a director in the global banking industry. Together we dive into the unique contributions women bring to leadership, the challenges, and what we can all learn from a more diverse approach to leadership.KEY MESSAGES AND LESSONS ...

53 min
25/10/2024

Successful Transformation - With People at the Heart of Change

We explore how to achieve success in corporate transformation.The discussion starts with the fact that many organisations still seem to rely on traditional top-down approaches, despite evidence that this method leads to disengagement, resistance to change, and change fatigue.We conclude that there is a need for organisations to rethink their approach to transformation by putting people at the heart of the process. This means inviting people to co-create at scale, tapping into the collective i...

40 min
26/09/2024

What Can Leaders Learn from Horses? With Ed Renshaw

Gerrit Pelzer and Martin Aldergård delve into an unexpected but insightful theme: what leaders can learn from horses. Joined by guest Ed Renshaw, an executive coach with expertise in equine-assisted leadership development, they explore the parallels between interacting with horses and leading people, providing a unique perspective on leadership dynamics.Highlights:Purposeful Leadership: Horses, like people, respond to clear, authentic leadership. Ed explains how horses mirror human energy and...

40 min
22/08/2024

Intuition in Leadership - with Dr. Charlotte Tamason

In this episode, we explore the power and importance of intuition in leadership with Intuition Coach Dr. Charlotte Tamason. Intuition is often an underestimated aspect of leadership, yet it plays a crucial role in decision-making, fostering innovation, and navigating complex situations.Episode HighlightsUnderstanding Intuition: Charlotte demystifies what intuition really means for leaders, explaining how it goes beyond gut feelings to become a reliable inner guide.Intuition and Decision-Makin...

39 min
25/07/2024

Achieving More by Wanting Less: Contentment in Leadership

In a corporate environment, leaders are expected to be achievement-oriented and drive results. However, the relentless pursuit of goals can lead to exhaustion and burnout. Often, both leaders and employees miss out on enjoying the process while working towards the organization’s future vision.In this episode, Martin Aldergård and Gerrit Pelzer explore how leaders can find a balance between feeling content in the present moment while maintaining a drive for future aspirations.Key Points:2:55 -...

40 min
27/06/2024

Develop Leadership Resilience - with Enrico Cañal Bruland

Join us in a conversation with Enrico Cañal Bruland, GM&VP of a multinational pharmaceutical company, where we discuss how to develop resilience in leadership.Reflecting on professional and private challenges, Enrico shares 3 factors that have helped him become a calmer, more balanced, and better version of himself. And as a result, becoming a more resilient leader, supporting his team and fostering a positive, forward-looking mindset, during difficult times.Curiosity - the ability to app...

41 min

Leadership Consultant Martin Aldergard and Executive Coach Gerrit Pelzer explore everyday leadership dilemmas and paradoxes. Get ready for thought-provoking questions which invite self-reflection and help you grow as a leader. More info: https://secondcrackleadership.com

Creator

Gerrit Pelzer, Martin Aldergard
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

42
Rating

Clean
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Second Crack — The Leadership Podcast