The reward of listening to your fear
The behaviours and strategies that bring us success may not be the same ones that lead to fulfilment. Pausing to listen to our fears, rather than constantly outrunning them through action, can reveal what truly matters and guide us towards more meaningful leadership and life choices.
Peter Whealy is a learning and development professional with nearly 30 years of experience working in various learning consultancies. He joined one of the big four consultancies in 2014, where his work took him from London to San Francisco, and finally to Geneva, supporting clients with learning strategy, workforce transformation projects, and leadership development.
He has recently published a book which offers a framework for leaders and organisations to navigate AI adoption while maintaining a people-first approach. His work focuses on ensuring AI is used to amplify human talent rather than simply as an efficiency and cost-cutting tool.
This episode will help you
- Understand how pausing to listen to fear can lead to greater clarity and fulfilment in leadership
- Learn why centring human connection and purpose creates better long-term business outcomes
- Discover a practical framework for evolving your leadership identity from providing answers to asking better questions
Highlights
- [00:07:28] From lying in a hospital bed to running a tiathlon
- [00:10:55] A moment of pause in the mountains
- [00:15:30] “Lead with AI, stay human”
- [00:18:40] Strengthen, Partner, Amplify, Reshape
- [00:23:09] What humans need to create change
- [00:27:39] Navigating difficult choices posed by the emergence of AI
- [00:33:40] The biggest challenges faced by leaders today
- [00:38:24] What Fearless Forward means to Peter
- [00:40:12] Takeaways from Sally-Anne
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