Episode 25: The leadership reality check of 2026

In this mid-year reflection episode of Impactful Conversations, Dr. Glenn Wallis and Nejmi Alexander explore three of the biggest leadership challenges shaping 2026: leader burnout, leading in an AI-driven world, and the growing credibility gap between leaders and employees.Drawing on their work with organisations ranging from fast-growing scale-ups to global enterprises, Glenn and Nejmi unpack the realities leaders are facing today — rising stress levels, constant ambiguity, pressure to “do more with less,” and rapidly changing employee expectations.The conversation explores:Why burnout is becoming a systemic leadership issueThe impact of uncertainty on teams and decision-makingHow organisations can create more clarity and consistencyWhy human-centred leadership matters even more in the age of AIThe importance of self-awareness, feedback, and adaptable leadership stylesPractical ways leaders can reduce pressure, improve communication, and lead more intentionallyPacked with real-world insight, practical reflections, and actionable ideas, this episode is designed to help leaders navigate complexity while staying effective, human, and impactful.Follow Glenn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glenn LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Exigence Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Nejmi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nejmi LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We would love to hear how these conversations have had an impact on you, so please do get in touch with us.