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Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD

Unlock Your Leadership, with Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD

Dr Gary Crotaz PhD 56 Episodes Feb 11, 2026

In this podcast, executive coach and author Dr Gary Crotaz interviews global leadership thinkers, from CEOs to behavioral scientists. Each episode explores ideas shaping modern leadership through deep conversations. Listeners gain practical insights to lead with clarity, confidence, and humanity.

Episodes

56 Taking Responsibility Before Authority: Tim Lupinacci on How Leadership Really Begins
56 Taking Responsibility Before Authority: Tim Lupinacci on How Leadership Really Begins Feb 11, 2026 00:54:26 Some leadership lessons are learned through achievement. Others are learned when things go wrong … and you choose how to respond. For Tim Lupinacci, Chairman and CEO of Baker Donelson, one of the United States’ leading law firms, that lesson came early. A late night, a costly mistake, and a leader who chose to see potential rather than failure reshaped how Tim understood responsibility, growth, an
55 Leading Culture Intentionally: James D. White and Krista White on What Leaders Must Design
55 Leading Culture Intentionally: James D. White and Krista White on What Leaders Must Design Feb 4, 2026 00:37:48 In organisations where culture is discussed constantly but felt inconsistently, one reality matters more than any slogan: culture is shaped by what leaders choose to design … and what they leave to chance. James and Krista White bring two generations of leadership perspective to this challenge. James draws on decades advising and leading at the highest levels of global organisations. Krista works
54 Leading Conflict Without Losing Yourself: Adam Vane on Self-Mastery Under Pressure
54 Leading Conflict Without Losing Yourself: Adam Vane on Self-Mastery Under Pressure Jan 28, 2026 00:55:59 Some leadership challenges don’t announce themselves gently. They arrive charged, emotional, and already in motion. For executive coach and conflict mediator Adam Vane, learning how to lead in those moments began far from the boardroom. After leaving the family business, Adam spent years in intensive Zen training, where a moment of stark clarity reshaped how he understood responsibility, self-regu
53 Building Cultures That Truly Perform: Garry Ridge on Trust, Care, and Accountability
53 Building Cultures That Truly Perform: Garry Ridge on Trust, Care, and Accountability Jan 21, 2026 00:36:18 Some leadership lessons come from frameworks and strategy. Others arrive unexpectedly … in a quiet moment that fundamentally reshapes how you lead. For Garry Ridge, former CEO and Chairman Emeritus of WD-40, that moment changed how he understood culture, accountability, and what leaders are truly responsible for. In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Garry reflects on what matters most when y
52 Beyond Networking: David Homan on Orchestrating Human Connection in Leadership
52 Beyond Networking: David Homan on Orchestrating Human Connection in Leadership Nov 9, 2025 00:59:26 In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with David Homan — founder of Orchestrated Connecting, relationship strategist, and champion of building deep, authentic human networks.David shares his philosophy of orchestration — the idea that true connection isn’t transactional, it’s intentional. He and Gary explore how leaders can move beyond surface-level networking to cultiva
51 Mastering Executive Transitions: Navid Nazemian on Leading Through Change with Clarity and Confidence
51 Mastering Executive Transitions: Navid Nazemian on Leading Through Change with Clarity and Confidence Nov 9, 2025 00:53:32 In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Navid Nazemian — executive coach, former global HR leader, and author of Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide.Navid shares powerful insights on what it really takes to step into a new leadership role — not just to survive the transition, but to thrive in it. Drawing on years of experience guiding senior executiv
50 Beyond the Algorithm: Michael Ross on Clarity, Curiosity and the Future of Data Leadership
50 Beyond the Algorithm: Michael Ross on Clarity, Curiosity and the Future of Data Leadership Nov 9, 2025 01:00:37 In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz sits down with Michael Ross — data scientist, technologist, and entrepreneur — for a fascinating conversation about what it means to lead in a world powered by data and AI.Michael shares how the best leaders balance analytical thinking with emotional intelligence, using data not to replace human judgment but to enhance it. He and Gary explo
49 The Maverick Leader: Alex Lazarus on Culture, Courage and Leading Boldly Through Change
49 The Maverick Leader: Alex Lazarus on Culture, Courage and Leading Boldly Through Change Nov 9, 2025 00:48:48 In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Alex Lazarus — founder of Lazarus & Maverick, leadership coach, and culture transformation specialist — for a dynamic conversation about what it really takes to build high-performing, human-centred organisations.Alex shares insights from years of helping leaders and teams navigate complexity, drive meaningful change, and create
48 Steward Leadership: Rajeev Peshawaria on Purpose, Sustainability and the Future of Business
48 Steward Leadership: Rajeev Peshawaria on Purpose, Sustainability and the Future of Business Nov 9, 2025 00:33:59 In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Rajeev Peshawaria — CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, former Chief Learning Officer at Coca-Cola and Morgan Stanley, and author of Open Source Leadership and Sustainability by Design.Rajeev shares his powerful vision for steward leadership — a model of leading that goes beyond profit to serve people, planet, and future generations
47 Leading the Next Generation: Julie Carrier on Empowering Young Women to Lead with Confidence
47 Leading the Next Generation: Julie Carrier on Empowering Young Women to Lead with Confidence Nov 9, 2025 00:49:20 In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Julie Carrier — CEO of Girls Lead Worldwide, award-winning speaker, and one of the world’s leading voices on women’s leadership and youth empowerment.Julie shares her inspiring journey from the Pentagon to the global stage, where she now helps thousands of young women find their voice, their confidence, and their path to leaders
46 Ordinary Resilience: Dr Luis Velasquez on Turning Adversity into Leadership Strength
46 Ordinary Resilience: Dr Luis Velasquez on Turning Adversity into Leadership Strength Nov 9, 2025 00:42:54 In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz is joined by Dr Luis Velasquez — executive coach, researcher, and author of Ordinary Resilience: Rethinking How Effective Leaders Adapt and Thrive.Luis shares his remarkable personal journey from surviving a life-altering diagnosis to becoming a trusted advisor to senior leaders worldwide. He and Gary explore what resilience really means —
45 Why Simple Wins: Lisa Bodell on Simplifying Leadership and Work That Matters
45 Why Simple Wins: Lisa Bodell on Simplifying Leadership and Work That Matters Nov 9, 2025 00:41:08 In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with Lisa Bodell — founder and CEO of FutureThink, global keynote speaker, and author of Why Simple Wins: Escape the Complexity Trap and Get to Work That Matters.Lisa shares her insights on how leaders can cut through unnecessary complexity to create space for clarity, creativity, and meaningful work. She and Gary explore why organis

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