EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 16 MIN
Ep. 112 - The Boardroom’s Last Taboo: Why High-Level Leaders Fear Deep Emotion
from The Coaches Next Door · host Ligia Koijen Ramos
Why do we freeze when a direct report gets vulnerable? Why does "emotion" feel like a threat to the bottom line?In the high-stakes world of executive leadership, we are trained to prioritize logic, data, and strategy. But there is a silent "tax" being paid in boardrooms and C-suites globally: the fear of human emotion. When leaders view feelings as "noise" or a sign of weakness, they lose the very data they need to lead effectively.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on why high-level professionals are often deeply uncomfortable when others show emotion. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to change the subject when things got "too personal," this episode is for you. It’s time to move beyond the boardroom’s last taboo and learn how to lead humans, not just spreadsheets. Support the show🎙 The Coach is Next Door 🌍 Hosted by Ligia Koijen Ramos | Co-founder In2motivation🔗 Discover more: In2motivation.com 📩 Get in touch: [email protected]📢 Follow for insights on leadership, mindset, and human connection.Supporting organisations built to lead.
What this episode covers
Why do we freeze when a direct report gets vulnerable? Why does "emotion" feel like a threat to the bottom line? In the high-stakes world of executive leadership, we are trained to prioritize logic, data, and strategy. But there is a silent "tax" being paid in boardrooms and C-suites globally: the fear of human emotion. When leaders view feelings as "noise" or a sign of weakness, they lose the very data they need to lead effectively. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on why high-level...
NOW PLAYING
Ep. 112 - The Boardroom’s Last Taboo: Why High-Level Leaders Fear Deep Emotion
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m