EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 33 MIN
The Responsibility of Leadership: Building Confidence & Resilience | Barry Du Bois
from CuppaTV · host CuppaTV
Luke Cook sits down with builder, presenter and modern-day elder Barry Du Bois to explore what leadership truly looks like when life throws its hardest challenges your way. Barry doesn’t speak from theory — he speaks from lived experience. From infertility struggles and grief to a cancer diagnosis that came with a three-month prognosis, he opens up about the moments that tested him, broke him, and ultimately rebuilt him into a stronger, more connected leader. What shines through is Barry’s belief that leadership isn’t about rank or perfection — it’s about honesty, curiosity, courage and human connection. It’s about going first, admitting you don’t have all the answers, and allowing your team to be extraordinary. In this episode you’ll learn: What real leadership looks like beyond titles and hierarchy How to stay steady and honest when uncertainty hits Why mistakes are not failures but valuable data The link between adversity, resilience and confidence How emotional “walls” can isolate leaders — and how to dismantle them Practical tools Barry uses, including the “10% braver” reflection Why human connection isn’t optional for leaders — it is the foundation of success A powerful and deeply human reminder that strength doesn’t come from pretending to be unbreakable — it comes from letting others in. Curious to learn more from Barry to pick his brain on this topic? Click here to see all of his services and have the ability to connect with him directly through our new booking directory. From consulting to keynotes, our wide range of experts are ready to serve you. Enquire now! https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/browse-our-brains Stay in the loop for all things Cuppa and Cuppa Co-Lab, our live event space in Sydney! https://cuppa.tv/
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Luke Cook sits down with builder, presenter and modern-day elder Barry Du Bois to explore what leadership truly looks like when life throws its hardest challenges your way. Barry doesn’t speak from theory — he speaks from lived experience. From infertility struggles and grief to a cancer diagnosis that came with a three-month prognosis, he opens up about the moments that tested him, broke him, and ultimately rebuilt him into a stronger, more connected leader. What shines through is Barry’s belief that leadership isn’t about rank or perfection — it’s about honesty, curiosity, courage and human connection. It’s about going first, admitting you don’t have all the answers, and allowing your team to be extraordinary. In this episode you’ll learn: What real leadership looks like beyond titles and hierarchy How to stay steady and honest when uncertainty hits Why mistakes are not failures but valuable data The link between adversity, resilience and confidence How emotional “walls” can isolate leaders — and how to dismantle them Practical tools Barry uses, including the “10% braver” reflection Why human connection isn’t optional for leaders — it is the foundation of success A powerful and deeply human reminder that strength doesn’t come from pretending to be unbreakable — it comes from letting others in. Curious to learn more from Barry to pick his brain on this topic? Click here to see all of his services and have the ability to connect with him directly through our new booking directory. From consulting to keynotes, our wide range of experts are ready to serve you. Enquire now! https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/browse-our-brains Stay in the loop for all things Cuppa and Cuppa Co-Lab, our live event space in Sydney! https://cuppa.tv/
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