Episode 3: From Pyramids to Purpose

Episode 6: The Birth of Equilibria

Having made the decision to live more intentionally, Lewis Senior soon embarked on another exciting chapter of his life – co-founding Equilibra, a global coaching and consultancy firm dedicated to purposeful living. In this final episode of The Intentional CEO mini-series, Lewis explores how personality diversity can be harnessed to build self-awareness, strengthen communication and cultivate more intentional leaders and teams. With his signature honesty and openness, Lewis shares stories, laughter and lessons from his journey – revealing how intentionality shapes not only leadership, but life itself.

Episode 5: Forced Reflection and New Foundations

After experiencing severe mental and physical exhaustion while managing safety schemes on oil rigs, Lewis was forced to take a step back and reflect on what truly mattered. That turning point led him to pursue a new path in coaching. With the support of his employer, Lewis began travelling the world to help those most in need – particularly individuals who, like himself, had lost sight of a healthy work-life balance. In this episode, Lewis shares his journey with humour and honesty, reflecting on the people who inspired and supported him, those he was able to help and the early days of what would eventually become his groundbreaking observation and behaviour safety programme.

Episode 4: Light at the End of the Tunnel

In this next chapter of his remarkable journey, Lewis takes us to the Gulf of Mexico, where he led the introduction and development of critical safety schemes on offshore rigs. It was a period marked by innovation and success – but also immense personal cost. Despite the impact of his work, Lewis opens up about the toll it took on his mental health, sharing a personal account of a serious wake-up call that forced him to step back, reassess and redefine what truly matters. With characteristic honesty and humour, Lewis reflects on the hard-earned lessons in leadership, the mentors who shaped him and how easy it is to lose sight of yourself – even with the best intentions.

Episode 3: From Pyramids to Purpose

The Intentional CEO is hosted by Lewis Senior, a former offshore leader whose global career sparked a lifelong dedication to people and performance. In this episode, Lewis shares his pioneering safety programs on oil rigs – initiatives that proved remarkably successful and laid the groundwork for his future path. He takes us back to the 1990s, tracing his dramatic journey from Egypt to Houston, where he became Health, Safety & Environment Manager for the drilling company Sonat. Along the way, he unpacks the challenges and opportunities that shaped his leadership. With honesty and humour, Lewis reflects on the hard-earned lessons in management, the people who influenced his growth and how his ability to adapt to new environments became a foundation for leading with intention.

Episode 2: Life on the Seven Seas

The Intentional CEO is hosted by Lewis Senior, a former offshore leader whose global career shaped a lifelong dedication to people and performance.  In this episode, he recounts his time in the oil industry in the 1970s, and his dramatic move from the North Sea to far-flung operations in Asia and Africa.  With honesty and humour, he reflects on his hard-earned lessons in conflict management, the impact of his mistakes, and the unforgettable people who shaped his path. It’s a candid look at the making of a leader – and how experience, both good and bad, builds intention.