18. LEADERSHIP: Navigating Paradoxes, Developing Authentic and Effective Leadership – with Kristien Van Den Branden

After discovering who Kristien Van Den Branden is in the portrait episode, let's take a look at what she embodies and transmits:
a profoundly human, conscious and courageous vision of leadership.

In this thematic episode, we explore leadership away from posturing, headlines and clichés. Not the leadership of control or performance at all costs. But the one who starts within, who assumes the paradoxes... and that creates security so that everyone can give the best of themselves.

With great clarity, lucidity and heart, Kristien shares a vision of leadership that goes beyond the usual frameworks:

- What really distinguishes leader and manager
- Why authenticity, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence are essential foundations
- The power of vulnerability, transparency and the creation of a secure environment
- How to deal with the paradoxes of leadership and overcome clichés
- concrete keys to developing a fair, aligned and profoundly human leadership style

We also talk about the inherent tensions of leadership, the paradoxes to be held rather than resolved, and the importance of ongoing coaching to develop a fair, aligned and lively leadership style.

In this episode:

00:00 Intro

01:39 Definition Leadership

03:48 What leadership is not

06:02 Traits associated with leadership

07:05 Differences between a leader vs. manager

08:48 The Paradoxes of Leadership

13:02 A cliché of leadership

14:57 Moving beyond the "one size fits all" model

18:17 Creating a safe environment

19:55 Leadership & Vulnerability

22:48 Coaching: a space where you can be yourself

24:41 Typical themes of support

25:52 Women's Circles

27:11 Team Coaching

31:22 Training and leadership journey

34:13 Ongoing Engagement

35:29 5 resources

38:25 4 practices

41:28 3 people

42:50 2 Tips

44:51 Advice to coaches

46:26 1 Last Post

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