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The Leadership Enigma

Podcast by Adam Pacifico

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About The Leadership Enigma

For 30 years I've uncovered the best and worst of human behaviour and endeavour.Now it's time to truly understand what we mean by leadership in a chaotic world. I've delivered live events to over 60,000 around the world as a leadership expert, author, opinion columnist and barrister. Each week I'll explore the power and potential of the human being with global experts, academics, rising stars, ambitious upstarts and disruptors across sectors, disciplines and geographies as we explore 'The Leadership Enigma.'Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner or seasoned corporate executive, this show will uncover the tools, techniques, strategies and lessons learned to catapult your leadership capabilities in preparation for success in a constantly changing landscape. The Leadership Enigma is an award winning globally ranked show powered by LaunchPod Studios. www.leadersenigma.comYouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@theleadersenigma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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AI Won’t Wait And Neither Should Leaders

AI is moving faster than most organisations can adapt but what does that actually mean for leadership, workforce capability, and real business impact? In this episode of The Leadership Enigma Podcast, Adam Pacific sits down with Sanjay Dutt, SVP & Global Head of HR Centres of Excellence, to unpack what it really takes to move beyond AI experimentation into meaningful workforce transformation. From mindset shifts and upskilling at scale to cutting through fear, ambiguity, and hype this conversation goes straight into how leaders are actually navigating the AI era, not just talking about it. Powered by Emeritus: www.emeritus.org #futureofwork #artificialintelligence #careergrowth #mindsetshift #reinventyourself #leadership #aijobs #careeradvice #personalgrowth #workplacetrends #mentalhealthatwork #resilience #lifelonglearning 🚀 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18 May 2026 - 25 min
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Leading In A Warzone | Yuriy Ryzhenkov

What happens when leadership is tested in the most extreme conditions imaginable? In this powerful episode of The Leadership Enigma, we sit down with Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest, to explore what it truly means to lead in a war zone. From navigating life-or-death decisions to keeping thousands of employees safe, this conversation goes far beyond business it’s about courage, responsibility, and human resilience. 👉 Like, subscribe, and join the conversation. #futureofwork #ukraine #mindsetshift #reinventyourself #leadership #warzone #personalgrowth #workplacetrends #mentalhealthatwork #resilience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 May 2026 - 1 h 1 min
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The Longevity Risk | Annie Coleman

We’re living longer than ever before… but businesses are still built for a world that no longer exists. In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico sits down with longevity expert Annie Coleman to unpack one of the biggest hidden risks facing organisations today. 💡 Key topics: Why companies are unprepared for longer working lives The real risk of losing experience too early How longevity impacts growth, hiring, and leadership strategy Why AI won’t replace human wisdom anytime soon The untapped opportunity of the “silver economy” ⚠️ 50% of people worry they won’t have enough money to live on after retiring and businesses aren’t ready for what comes next. If you’re a leader, founder, or building a career — this is a conversation you can’t afford to ignore. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, business, and the future of work. #Leadership #FutureOfWork #Longevity #BusinessStrategy #WorkplaceCulture #CareerAdvice #EntrepreneurMindset #SuccessMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #ThinkDifferent Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Apr 2026 - 46 min
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AI Won’t Save You… Unless You Do This First | Ashok Ramchandran

AI isn’t just a tool it’s a complete rethink of how we work. In this episode, we go beyond the buzzwords and break down what AI really means for leaders today. From re-engineering processes to building future-ready organisations, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about AI adoption. 💡 Key takeaways: Why adding AI on top of old systems doesn’t work The biggest misconception leaders are making right now Why “future fitness” matters more than AI itself How great leaders are adapting (and what others are missing) If you’re a founder, leader, or just trying to stay relevant in a fast-changing world — this is a must-watch. Powered by Emeritus: www.emeritus.org #futureofwork #artificialintelligence #careergrowth #mindsetshift #reinventyourself #leadership #aijobs #careeradvice #personalgrowth #workplacetrends #mentalhealthatwork #resilience #lifelonglearning 🚀 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Apr 2026 - 30 min
episode AI Will Replace You… Unless You Do This First | Shaji Mathews artwork

AI Will Replace You… Unless You Do This First | Shaji Mathews

AI isn’t coming… it’s already here. In this episode, we sit down with a global CXO leading a 300,000+ workforce across 60 countries to break down what it really takes to build an AI-ready organisation. From completely reshaping business models to retraining entire workforces, this conversation reveals the uncomfortable truth: 👉 If you don’t adapt, you risk becoming irrelevant. We go deep into: - Why AI is fundamentally changing how business works - The real risk of doing nothing (and why companies won’t survive it) - How leaders are training hundreds of thousands of people for AI - The mindset shift required to stay competitive - Why “human + AI” is the future — not AI alone This isn’t theory. This is what’s happening inside one of the world’s biggest organisations right now. Powered by Emeritus: www.emeritus.org #futureofwork #artificialintelligence #careergrowth #mindsetshift #reinventyourself #leadership #aijobs #careeradvice #personalgrowth #workplacetrends #mentalhealthatwork #resilience #lifelonglearning 🚀 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Mar 2026 - 27 min
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