LEADERSHIP UNLEARNED ( and Reframed)
by Maxine Attong
When we speak about leadership, we are not only speaking about a role in an organization. We invite you to take up your leadership mantle wherever you are - your places of worship, your community, your households, your sports team. Wherever you are, you can display your leadership. If you think that someone like you cannot be a leader, we invite you to unlearn that. Since we are taking away, we're going to give you something in exchange. We are offering a reframe of leadership so that you can walk away from this program with one new thought or willingness to do something differently.
Episodes
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The leadership skill AI can’t replace? Human connection
Is belonging really a “soft” leadership issue — or is it one of the foundations of high-performing teams? In this episode of Leadership Unlearned & Reframed, Maxine Greaves Attong speaks with Sahba Rohani, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Roots Connected, about leadership, belonging and the...
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The hardest person to lead is yourself
What happens when leadership stops being performance… and starts becoming truth? In this powerful episode, Cathy LaCognata opens up about surviving Hurricane Sandy, rebuilding after devastating loss, leading through COVID, and creating a business rooted in psychological safety instead of fear.…
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They Want Experience… Just Not From Older People
In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed, Maxine Attong speaks with HR professional Leslie Ferrier-Attong about ageism in the workplace and the challenges facing older professionals in today’s job market. Together, they explore the hidden biases shaping hiring decisions, the pressure…
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I am the problem - Leadership and System Thinking
In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed, Maxine Attong is joined by systems thinking practitioner PeterSeah for a deep exploration of leadership beyond traditional models. They discuss the growing shift toward self-awareness and accountability in leadership, particularly in a...
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Your Team Isn’t Closing Sales—It’s a Leadership Design Problem
In this episode of Leadership Unlearned (and Reframed), Maxine Attong and Jarrod Best-Mitchell explore the connection between sales performance, team performance, and leadership decisions. Many organizations struggle with closing sales and assume it is a capability issue. However, this…
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The Leadership Skill No One Teaches: Why Improv Builds Better Leaders
What if leadership isn’t about having the answers—but about being fully present in the moment? In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed, Maxine Attong sits down with coaches Amy Warshawsky and Betsy Salkind to explore how improv is reshaping leadership development. This is not about...
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HR Can’t Fix Your Team: Leaders Must Own Performance, Culture, and Results
In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed, Maxine Attong and HR leader Nicolette Johnson break down acritical leadership shift: leaders—not HR—own employee engagement, performance, and culture. They explore why technical expertise is no longer enough, how leadership directly impacts...
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Quiet Quitting Isn’t the Problem—Low Agency Is: Leaders need to switch Psychological Safety
In this episode of Leadership Unlearned (and Reframed), Maxine Attong speaks with Karel McIntosh, a communication professional, coach, and corporate trainer, about what it really takes for people to show up with agency—at work, at home, and in every system they belong to. Karel unpacks why the...
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Generosity is a leadership Strategy
Jerry Talley is many things - academian, marriage counsellor. In this interview he is wearing his Organisational Development hat and shares how his generosity has been a game changer and a professional definer.
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What Leaders Get Wrong About Learning and Development in 2026 | ROI, Upskilling and Performance
In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed, Maxine Attong sits down with Leah Blue de Souza, talent development strategist, entrepreneur, and learning and development specialist with over 21 years of experience. Leah shares what leaders often get wrong about learning and development and...
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The 4 Quadrants of Leadership: Direct, Collaborative, Organized, Visionary
What if leadership doesn’t “live” inside you—what if it only exists between you and others? In this episode of Leadership Unlearned and Reframed, Maxine Attong is joined by John W. Sigmon, executive coach and former CFO/CHRO, for a powerful conversation on relational leadership, presence, and...
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Drop the Mask: When High Achievers Lead from Shame w Daniela Drogamir
In this episode of Leadership Unlearned (and Reframed), Maxine Attong, Host and executive/energy leadership coach Daniela Dragomir explore how shame shows up in leadership—often invisibly—and how it drives high performance while quietly draining leaders’ health, relationships, and sense of...
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Job Hunting After 40? Nori Jabba Shares Powerful Career Advice for Women with Maxine Attong
Author Nori Jabba joins us to share her journey from rejection to reinvention. In this candid conversation, she opens up about writing "Keeping Your Seat at the Table", navigating ageism and sexism in the workplace, and the powerful leadership lesson she learned from an unexpected HR comment: the...
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Karl Hebenstreit redefines Leadership with Explicit Expectations & Platinum Rule with Maxine Attong
Karl Hebenstreit shares his new book, Explicit Expectation with Maxine Attong. He focuses on the importance of explicit expectations in leadership and the transition from the traditional “Golden Rule” of leadership to a more nuanced “Platinum Rule.” Karl explains how individual perceptions of...
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Spirituality, Values & Intuition Are the Future of Work - Clare Stafford Taylaur and Maxine Attong
.Clare Stafford Taylaur, CEO and co-founder of Conscious Consulting, and Maxine Attong delve into the importance of fostering conscious leadership, emphasizing the spiritual aspect of leadership, which integrates intellect, intuition, emotions, and experiences. Clare explains the relevance of...
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LEADERSHIP IS USE OF SELF
We are intelligent, we have read books, and we have the relevant experience. Yet the best way that we can lead is with the use of ourself, once we get over ourselves. in this episode I share how self belief can help or limit the leaders ability to lead effectively.
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From Power to Presence — The Future Belongs to Collaborative Leaders - Rama Naidu | Maxine Attong
Rama Naidu, Founder of 6 Degree Shift, joins Maxine Attong in a thought-provoking dialogue exploring the evolving expectations and roles associated with leadership. They emphasize the shift from a top-down leadership paradigm, where leaders are seen as all-knowing figures, to one that champions...
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Team Coach - Alana Jossel - shares her reflections
Alana Josell is a team coach who lives and works in South Africa. She shares her experiences and observation with us. Awareness - 4.35 7.18 Bravery 9.42 - Trust 15.38 -Questions from the audience 21.30 - Change and Anxiety 22.47 - paradox of Leadership 25.24 - Multiple Realities 26.38 - Centering...
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An Ai Tool for Teams - Jens Petter Skaug
Team Coachr Ai is a tool that helps teams and team members to be more effective. This tool learns and provides a road map fro the team and each individual team member. the AI model was developed based on the work of Leoncini and other theories of team development.
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Erick Gerber talks Leading a 100% Remote Team
Eric Gerber is the #Founder of Podcast Connection. What did this #musician do during the #pandemic? He goes into #survivalmode and takes his #contentcreation and #marketing skills to create a new business. In this episode he shares how he answered the questions 1. How can we create a company that...
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Karl Hebestreit talks Leadership, Enneagrams and Boxes
We are pleased to welcome Karl Hebestreit, Executive Coach and Enneagram Specialist. Karl Shares 1. The difference between the golden rule and the platinum rule 2. The paradox of our strengths - they may put and keep us in a box 3. The role of forgiveness, empathy and love in leadership 4. The...
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Julie Hansen speaks Influence in a Virtual World
Julie Hansen is an actor who has leveraged her actings skills and time on camera to create a whole new career. Her niche is helping leaders get comfortable in the virtual world without losing their influence. In this podcast episode Julies shares tips on carer change, influence and so much more
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Janice Sutherland speaks - Black, female over 50 - the trifecta
Janice Sutherland share ow she n=moved from being a CEO to being the "woman whisperer" She works with women over 40 who are asking What's next?" Janice shares her four step formula and some tips to get you through it.
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Mary Patry talks Leadership
Mary Patry was the little woman in IT, who now helps women leaders in IT. She shares her story of being the only one to supporting others. She shares about the power of community, understanding her white privilege and the whole lot of courage it took for her to succeed.
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Shahad Ali talks Leadership
Shahad Ali is the PRO for the Unicomer brand in Trinidad and Tobago. In this episode he shares about the Unicomer brand's with special attention to eyeware. He also shares about surviving the pandemic, time management and what he learned about leadership. :
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Kevin Anthony Joseph speaks magic
Kevin Anthony Johnson is a leadership Coach. IN this episode he shares how he has observed uncertainty affecting leaders. He also speaks about inclusivity magic and power IF you ahve any questions or comments please share with us at [email protected]
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Love is the heart of Leadership - Jonno Hanafin
The night before our 5th Global Gestalt Leadership Conference our keynote speaker - Jonno Hanafin - popped into studio to discuss this idea. He shares that 1/ After the pandemic, workers are choosing themselves 2 It's not a problem to show up being different 3. Love exists in organisations, we...
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Liz Kislik talks Leadership
Liz Kislik explains the difference between management consulting and leadership coaching. She explains the similarity and the differences between the two disciplines . And then, things take a turn...
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Dr Elena Paweta on Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Dr Elena Paweta is a teacher who does. She is a University lecturer, and a not for profit leader. In this episode she shares that there is little difference between leaders and entrepreneurs and some wonderful tips to keep you going. She also shares how calm and optimism are a leader's best tools
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Who is Dr Elena Paweta
Our podcast resumes Saturday June 11 with out first guest Dr. Elena Paweta. She discusses Leadership and Entrepreneurship
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Leading With Love - the origin story
The 5th Global Gestalt Leadership Conference is on April 28th 2022. This online conference is themed Leading with Love. In this episode Surren Maharaj shares some of the benefits of attending the conference. I also share the thoughts that led to the selection of the theme - Leading With Love.…
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Janice Sutherland - How leaders can love
In this episode Janice Sutherland, the host of the 5th Global gestalt Leadership Conference on April 28th 2022, shares her ideas on the conference topic 0- Leading with Love. Some of the themes that she shares are: We are calling out Love The evolution of Leadership over the pandemic leads to…
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Bryan Clayton CEO and Cofounder of GreenPal shares his journey from entrepreneur to leader
Bryan Clayton CEO and Cofounder of Green Pal shares his leadership journey. He explains The difference between a decent leader and a decent manager Working in the the business vs working on the business That was the business matures we need to mature or hire talent. What did you have to let go of...
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Global Gestalt Leadership conference - Leading with Love
In this episode we share about the upcoming Global Gestalt Leadership Conference - Leading with Love. This online Conference will be held on April 28 2022. as we lead up to conference we will be offering free conference passes to our listeners on social media and on the live call in programs....
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Setting intentions for 2022
Welcome back to our new season of Leadership Unlearned We are setting intentions for 2022 and beyond. Goals are fine. they limit us to what we already know. Intentions allow us to explore even what we dont know and so they open us up to the magic of the universe. Listen in set an intention and…
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Richard Downie Shares HIs Acts of Kindness
In this episode I chat with Richard Downie, Managing Director of RBC, Royal Bank, shares his #actsofkindness He shares how his he and his DiegoSec Crew, come together all throughout the year to donate and assist others. Whats your act of kindness?
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Acts of Kindness
We pattered with RBC - Royal Bank to celebrate their Caribbean Acts of Kindness Initiative. During the pandemic we took care of each other, as we donated to food banks, helped persons who lost their jobs and had compassion for the sick. This is nothing new for some of its as we often look to give…
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Launch of The Global Gestalt Leadership Conference - Leading with #Love
On April 28th 2022, we will host the fifth edition of the fgolabl Gestalt Leadership conference. the theme for the 2022 conference is :Leading with love. In this podcast I explain why Leading with Love is the appropriate title for the 2022 online conference. ( I also explain why its global)
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Self Leadership and Cancer
In this episode Tracy Hutchinson Wallace - Communications Specialist and Disabilities advocate - shares her journey with cancer.. October is Cancer Awareness Month and Tracy shares how her cancer journey is all; about self Leadership and leading others so that they can assist her. .
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Dr Jaja speaks Customer Service
Dr Nsombi Jaja joins me to talk about #customerservice. She shares that customer service is not about just about training. It needs to start at the very top. Leaders need to be walk the talk. Dr Jaja shares all about ladders and how we can hold the ladder for each other whether at work or in our...
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Do you work with Onika?
In her now infamous tweet we learned that Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend suffered with swollen testicles after being vaccinated. T At the end of the week,Trevor Noah was claimed an honorary Trini as he did much needed damage control. Trevor showcased morning host Jason Williams' excellent parody…
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Enabling at work?
The R. Kelly trial is now on. I'm not surprised at his behavior or what he did. It has been his pattern for many years. What amazes me in the number of people who are complicit In his behavior. He had a tribe of enablers who supported and protected his toxic behavior. In this episode I share What...
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Being an independent Leader
This episode is in commemoration of the 59th year that Trinidad and Tobago is Independent of British rule. In this episode I encourage leaders to be independent. 1. Don't compare your leadership with others 2. Make your own decisions I also define independence and offer 5 signs that leaders can…
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Courtney A. McNish - Can employers mandate vaccinations?
As our economies reopen the discussion continues - Can employers request staff to be vaccinated? In this episode Courtney A McNish joins me to give his opinion and perspective on this question. Courtney shares 1. We live in a vaccinated society 2. The difference between expressed and implied…
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To vax or not to Vax
To vax or not to max has become a real question. There are strong arguments on both sides for and against the Covid -19 vaccines. In this episode I reframe cover -19 as a paradigm shift and make some predictions for business. I also share that I love the language and some of the reasons that are...
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Leaders - Emancipate Yourself
The Emancipation Act was passed and came into effect on 1 August 1834 in the English Parliament. On that day, thousands of enslaved Africans in the British West Indies became free men and women. One hundred and fifty one years later, on 1 August 1985 the government of Trinidad and Tobago declared...
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Ashish Uttamchandani - Leading while Young
Ashish Uttamchandani shares some tips for young adults who want to step into leadership. He shares that 1. Technical skills are important and people skills make the difference 2. The things that bring you success today may not bring you success tomorrow 3. The value of patience and may other…
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5 tips for returning to work
There have been signals that we will return to work. Some of us want to return to the workplace, others welcome a hybrid model while others are happy to remain working from home. Whatever the model you choose to adopt I am sharing five tips and one bonus feature for leaders about what we can do...
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Lou Lyons - An Examined Life
In this episode we chat with Lou Lyons. Lou is the founder of Full Disclosure Radio - a project that offers to demystify information and provide equal access to the truth for all. Lou shares how the examination of his life moved him to accept his purpose and how that decision guides this project....
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Don Schmincke Shares about Leadership
Don Schmincke is the founder of Saga Leadership and a best selling author. In this episode Don shares with us how the ancient ways of the Samurai provide lessons for modern leaders. Leaders don't need any more tools. Leaders need to create a belief system that takes the organsaition away from the...
About this show
When we speak about leadership, we are not only speaking about a role in an organization. We invite you to take up your leadership mantle wherever you are - your places of worship, your community, your households, your sports team. Wherever you are, you can display your leadership. If you think that someone like you cannot be a leader, we invite you to unlearn that. Since we are taking away, we're going to give you something in exchange. We are offering a reframe of leadership so that you can walk away from this program with one new thought or willingness to do something differently.
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Maxine Attong
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