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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 40 MIN

What if crisis was your biggest leadership catalyst? | Margot Cairnes

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In this episode, I had an amazing chat with Margot Cairnes about life, leadership, and business - transformational change.Margot is one of those rare leaders who doesn’t just talk transformation, she lives it. From helping rescue a mining company buried in billions of dollars of debt to advising global boards through cultural reinvention, Margot brings decades of insight into navigating chaos, leading with consciousness, and unleashing unrealised human potential.Our conversation is a masterclass in adaptive leadership — where deep self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and bold decision-making collide. Whether you're building something new or navigating a storm, this one will expand your perspective.Through the Bee Formless™ methodology, we explored:LEARN✨ Leading Through Crisis: From mining failure to billion-dollar success✨ Organisational Healing: Addressing the deeper patterns beneath dysfunctionUNLEARN✨ Anti-Fragile Strategy: Letting go of control to bounce forward✨ Navigating a Shifting World: Staying sane while systems collapseRELEARN✨ AI vs Humanity: Unlocking unconscious leadership potential✨ Aligning Strategy with Soul: Integrating personal development for business growthAbout Margot Cairnes:Margot Cairnes is a globally recognised leadership strategist, author, and transformation advisor. She’s best known for leading the turnaround of Pasminco which evolved into the global giants Zinifex, Oz Minerals, and Nyrstar and has advised multinationals including BP, Mobil, and BHP. A speaker at the World Economic Forum, she has shared stages with Hillary Clinton and Queen Rania, and is the author of six books on transformational leadership and conscious change.Where to find more strategies, tips and tools from Margot:🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/margotcairnes/🌐margotcairnes.com#beeformless #learnunlearnrelearn #flowdrivenceo #transformationalleadership #AntifragileBusiness #InsideOutChange

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