EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 30 MIN
Episode 297: Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Ontology with Sharne Fairbrother.
from Developing The Leader Within Podcast · host Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
In this enlightening episode, we engage with Sharne Fairbrother, a fractional Chief People Officer based in New Zealand, who specializes in unlocking leadership potential and building future-ready organizational cultures. Sharne discusses the concept of ontological leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's inner world to enhance leadership effectiveness. Together, we explore how this inside-out approach can lead to sustainable cultural change within organizations.You will learn the following:1. The definition of ontological leadership and its significance in shaping how leaders show up in their roles. 04:292. How shifting the focus from what leaders do to who they are being can drive deeper organizational change. 07:453. Practical strategies for embedding ontological principles into leadership development programs. 10:364. The crucial mindset shifts leaders must make to integrate ontology into their practices effectively. 16:295. The role of vulnerability in leadership and how it fosters collaboration and trust within teams. 21:30To get in contact with Sharne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharnefairbrotherThis episode is sponsored by Fantail Services Website:https://www.fantailservices.comOur podcast is sponsored by The Global Trends MagazineWebsite: https://www.gc-bl.org/global-trendsThe Outlier Project Website: https://theoutlierproject.co Ascend MeditationsWebsite: https://www.ascendmeditations.appChop AiWebsite: https://www.chopai.appMake sure to Catch us streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Purpose Place Network.Also catch our Exclusive Members only content “Going Deeper Within” on the Lions Guide Academy.https://www.lionsguide.com/gdw
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In this enlightening episode, we engage with Sharne Fairbrother, a fractional Chief People Officer based in New Zealand, who specializes in unlocking leadership potential and building future-ready organizational cultures. Sharne discusses the concept of ontological leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's inner world to enhance leadership effectiveness. Together, we explore how this inside-out approach can lead to sustainable cultural change within organizations.You will learn the following:1. The definition of ontological leadership and its significance in shaping how leaders show up in their roles. 04:292. How shifting the focus from what leaders do to who they are being can drive deeper organizational change. 07:453. Practical strategies for embedding ontological principles into leadership development programs. 10:364. The crucial mindset shifts leaders must make to integrate ontology into their practices effectively. 16:295. The role of vulnerability in leadership and how it fosters collaboration and trust within teams. 21:30To get in contact with Sharne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharnefairbrotherThis episode is sponsored by Fantail Services Website:https://www.fantailservices.comOur podcast is sponsored by The Global Trends MagazineWebsite: https://www.gc-bl.org/global-trendsThe Outlier Project Website: https://theoutlierproject.co Ascend MeditationsWebsite: https://www.ascendmeditations.appChop AiWebsite: https://www.chopai.appMake sure to Catch us streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Purpose Place Network.Also catch our Exclusive Members only content “Going Deeper Within” on the Lions Guide Academy.https://www.lionsguide.com/gdw
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