Series 3 Finale - Are You Growing or Just Coping? The Leadership Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

If you're anything like me, you've probably had moments in leadership where it all feels like you're just keeping your head above water. You’re making decisions, holding everything together, pushing forward—but without space to breathe, reflect, or grow.

As we wrap up Season 3 of The extra-Ordinary Leader, I wanted to share a finale episode that pulls together some of the most transformative conversations we’ve had—and offers something very practical in return: a mindset shift.

From Gareth Anderson’s take on safe failure in high-performance banking to Cathy O’Dowd’s Everest-born insights into stress mastery, to my reflections on going from stay-at-home mum to full-time leadership consultant—this episode is a call to action. A call to adopt a growth mindset and add something truly extra to your everyday leadership.

I also share:

• The easiest team performance exercise using nothing more than Post-its

• Why cognitive overload might be doing more harm than you realise

• How breathing can shift your leadership response in 60 seconds

• Why asking better questions—not having better answers—is the key to progress

You’ll hear from guests including Helen Brocklebank, Russell Harvey, Dan Maudhub, and Noa Maxwell. Their stories and strategies are not just insightful—they’re usable. And I’ve included them here because they’ve changed how I lead too.

If you’re ready to spring forward instead of spiral out, this finale episode is for you.

Want help developing your own self-awareness, team clarity, or people strategy?
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