Episode 44

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31st Jan 2025

The leadership edge: when to focus, when to adapt

How do high-achieving leaders stay focused while remaining adaptable? (and without the change fatigue?)

Many leaders push forward with intense focus, only to find themselves drained, frustrated, or stuck.

In this episode, Laurence Methot explores the fine line between determination and rigidity—and why even the most successful leaders need flexibility to sustain long-term success.

💡 You’ll hear about:

✔ how to balance focus with adaptability in leadership and decision-making

✔ why burnout happens—even to high achievers—and how to prevent it

✔ the key to sustainable success without sacrificing work-life balance

✔ why recovery isn’t a break from performance—it’s a requirement for it.

🎙 Tune in for real-world leadership insights & coaching strategies to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and resilience.

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The Authentic Leader
Unconventional, Researched and Relentlessly Upbeat Leadership Podcast.
Welcome to 'The Authentic Leader', a podcast for driven and busy leaders.
Unconventional, research-based and relentlessly upbeat. Delivered to you every Friday.

We discuss leadership, mindset, success, and personal growth.
Hosted by a PhD with 20+ years in multinational companies.

Expect different angles and insights to support your leadership journey. Because leadership isn't just about leading others; it's about leading yourself first to inspire others.

With short topic discussions (10 minutes) and 50-minute expert interviews, you can get bite-sized, actionable leadership insights that fit your schedule.

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Laurence Methot

Hi! I'm Laurence.
You know when people get stuck in their careers (and lives) and don't have anyone to turn to? What I do is guide leaders from being stuck to stepping into their next stage in an effective and thoughtful way. Together, we rediscover your strengths so that you can show up with confidence and attract opportunities that align with your values.