The Experimental Mindset Every Leader Needs - Anne-Laure Le Cunff

How do you lead when certainty disappears?In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Neuroscientist and Author of Tiny Experiments.This conversation genuinely changed how I think about leadership, productivity, burnout and decision-making.We talk about what happens when your identity is tied to your job.And how an experimental mindset can change your lifeWhat procrastination is really trying to tell you.Why goal setting is broken.If you’re a leader who feels stuck and tired of pushing harder but not seeing better results…Stay to the end.Anne-Laure shares a practical way to replace the illusion of certainty with curiosity. And it’s something you can apply immediately in your workplace, your team, and your own internal world.We cover:00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Leaving Google and the wake-up call that changed everything04:00 – Identity, external validation and starting again06:00 – Why our brains hate uncertainty08:30 – The illusion of control and compensatory control11:00 – Why leaders feel trapped (and how tiny experiments create agency)14:40 – Linear goals vs experimental loops17:00 – How to build a culture of experimentation in your team22:00 – Procrastination is not laziness (head, heart or hand?)30:00 – Fear, psychological safety in the workplace and uncertainty34:30 – Time anxiety and why we make our worlds smaller as adults38:50 – Better decision making: internal vs external signals44:00 – Self anthropology and how to observe your burnout patternsThis episode explores:• Tiny experiments in leadership• How to stop procrastinating at work• Leadership under uncertainty• Psychological safety in the workplace• Decision making under uncertainty• Burnout recovery and time anxiety• Overcoming imposter syndrome• Curiosity in leadership• Profound insights into personal growth and self improvementIf you’ve ever felt pressure to have all the answers as a leader, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54