#483 Marianne Abib-Pech and Niels Brabandt on The State of Leadership: Credibility, Leadership Brand and Strategic Influence in 2026

In this episode, Niels Brabandt speaks with Marianne Abib-Pech, author of The Financial Times Guide to Leadership, about the state of leadership in 2026. Key themes include: • Leadership as a state of mind and continuous journey  • Building a powerful and authentic leadership brand  • Credibility in volatile business environments  • The shift from specialist generalist to generalised expert  • Strategic networking and influence  • Vision versus mission in modern organisations  • Leadership accelerators: neuroscience, crisis communication and artificial intelligence  Marianne Abib-Pech shares practical insights drawn from her career as a CFO, investor and board-level advisor. Niels Brabandt translates these perspectives into actionable leadership guidance for decision-makers in business. This episode is essential listening for CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, board members and aspiring leaders seeking to strengthen credibility, expand influence and future-proof their leadership approach. Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected] Contact with Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandts Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandts Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/