Leading Boldly into the Future

Podkast av Anne Pratt

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We are living in a pivotal global moment. The world is radically changing, are you? According to international scientists, 2030 is a point of no return, an unprecedented looming economic and existential threat to humanity - an inconvenient truth becomes an undeniable reality. In a world on fire, plagued by the worst global pandemic in over a century, we face unparalleled inequalities and menacing deep divides. Our Future hangs in the balance. If you are worried, you are not alone.The latest research indicates that our current leadership models are not working. We need a sustainable planet, but there is Hope. Like Nelson Mandela did for South Africa and the world, we need a radical new approach to how we think, behave, and lead. We can do it again, but we must act NOW.Welcome to Leading Boldly Into The Future, a videocast to meet this moment and inspire upcoming generations. It is for millennials to senior-level executives who want to build a hopeful tomorrow. Tune in to surround yourself with accomplished trailblazers who tap into the positive power of purpose, multiple intelligences, and moral courage.Hear diverse conversations from multiple generations across continents: courageous, everyday heroes worldwide: a Supreme Court Judge, a UK Parliament Lord, and global top business executives. Be inspired by best-selling authors, vice-chancellors, and investment deal makers. Listen to a former Palestinian prisoner turned peacemaker, young disruptors, whistle-blowers, gender champions and media watchdogs, and gain wisdom from Harvard and Aspen Fellows. These leadership stories span successes, failures, and transformation. They illustrate how to create inclusive shared value and deliver sustainable impact. The show host is multi-awarded businesswoman Anne Pratt, originally from South Africa, a Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative fellow, selected as one of 45 top leaders worldwide. An author, a world-class business executive and entrepreneur, she co-founded and ran a premier executive search firm working closely with multi-listed boards in the private, public, and civic sectors across the African continent and internationally. Growing up in an anti-apartheid family harassed by state police, celebrating racial harmony in a rural mission hospital, and meeting her icon, Nelson Mandela, inspired her leadership purpose. Over decades she worked closely with the Nelson Mandela Foundation Board and placed its CEO. At the forefront of executive leadership and transformation, she guided multiple Boards and advised South African Government Cabinet members during and after President Mandela's term. She has interviewed over 10,000 leaders on the African continent and beyond. Together with Harvard and Aspen colleagues, she co-founded the Global Mandela Leadership Movement for Change for bold leaders worldwide to join the ranks, reminding an older generation and inspiring the next.In this show, Anne and her influential guests share meaningful life and leadership lessons called "Mandela Moments" for today's world. Listen, reflect, and learn from the collective wisdom, often inspired and fortified by the remarkable life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Learn how to negotiate across differences, calm the rage, and bend the arc of change in favor of economic shared value, justice, truth, and dignity – from our corporate boardrooms, or corridors of Congress, to Hospital ERs, School Boards, and Police Departments. Develop your bold new way to think, act, and lead. Because if not you, then who? And if not now, then when?2030 is imminent. Don't play it safe and maintain the status quo. It's time to cross the current leadership line, develop a Mandela mindset, embolden your moral courage, and heal the deep dark divides. Tune in today for pivotal conversations with pioneering change-makers and radical disruptors who overcame adversity to wake up, stand up and speak out. This is your blueprint to Lead Boldly into the Future. The real hero lies in you.

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"When Loyalty is the Real Betrayal" with Dr. Lisa Cameron in Scotland - UK Parliament

What happens when the core of your belief system clashes with the expectations of political power? The journey of Dr. Lisa Cameron [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisacameron], the UK's first clinical psychologist elected to Parliament, provides a visceral answer. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Cameron details the high-stakes moment that forced her to choose principle over party. Her decision to stand with an abuse victim—a conflict that led her to defect from the Scottish National Party (SNP) to the Conservative Party—came with a monumental cost. Discover how this political defection resulted in real threats to her family’s safety, forcing them into hiding and installing steel doors in their home. Beyond the personal crisis, explore how Dr. Cameron leveraged her background in psychology and her focus on the greater good to shift her political mission toward AI regulation and frontier technology. Learn how she draws strength from her faith and the leadership of Nelson Mandela to define what it truly means to be a bold leader in a radically changing world—one who is willing to sacrifice everything for their convictions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com [https://anne-pratt.com]

30. april 2026 - 1 h 7 min

“The Rodney King 1991 Incident – Difficult Conversations" with Utah's Bold Disruptor Shawn Newell in the USA

True adaptive leadership demands a difficult balance: the quiet reflection required for personal growth and the bold action needed to drive meaningful change. In this deeply insightful conversation, we sit down with Shawn Newell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-newell-56857620/] to explore the tension at the heart of this challenge. For 37 years, Shawn successfully navigated the Nexus between doing well and doing good, driving profitable business development while simultaneously championing critical social initiatives. He shares his personal story of confronting prejudice head-on and the courage it takes to expand professional networks into uncomfortable places. More than just a discussion on business, this post is a roadmap for leaders willing to overcome the fear of making a mistake, foster true inclusion, and embrace the self-actualization required to lead with resiliency and purpose. Discover how balancing internal reflection with external action is the only way to achieve sustainable, impactful adaptive leadership today. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com [https://anne-pratt.com]

16. april 2026 - 1 h 6 min

Fight The "Big C" in Healthcare - "Corruption" with Dr. Mostafa Hunter from Egypt

Imagine a baby dying because the father couldn't afford an incubator—costing only a couple of dollars. For Dr. Mostafa Hunter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mostafa-hunter], a former eye surgeon and Cairo University professor, this agonizing reality was the catalyst for a radical career change. He put down his scalpel to tackle the massive, heartbreaking waste and corruption that plagues global health systems and disproportionately harms the poor. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Hunter, an internationally respected expert in health systems governance and anti-corruption, pulls back the curtain on the profound failure of governance—the disconnection between intellectual policy discussions and the grim reality on the ground. What is the "C word" in healthcare that experts are still shying away from? Why is it criminal when negligence and intentional misconduct lead to preventable deaths? And how can simple, user-friendly risk management methodologies transform seemingly overwhelming complex systems? Join us as Dr. Hunter shares his pivotal journey—from the operating room to the forefront of global health reform—and unveils his definition of integrity and equity that must be at the heart of our health systems. His insights challenge leaders to stop punishing poor people in healthcare and embrace the responsibility to build robust, ethical, and agile systems that serve everyone. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com [https://anne-pratt.com/]

19. mars 2026 - 48 min

“The Power of Sport to Change the World" with Former UMass Vice-Chancellor: Athletics, Charlie Titus, in the USA

Discover the remarkable life and leadership philosophy of Charlie Titus [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-titus-2250433/], the former Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Special Projects at UMass Boston, whose journey spans community activism, athletics, and academia. In this insightful conversation, Titus shares compelling stories—from growing up in a notorious Boston housing project to pioneering a $5 million-endowed Sports Leadership program. Learn the pivotal lessons that shaped his approach to leadership: why resilience in the face of setbacks (like career-ending injuries) is crucial, the transformative power of a mother's example, and how he earned the trust of a skeptical staff as a 24-year-old director. Most importantly, Titus unpacks the profound belief, inspired by Nelson Mandela, that sport has the power to change the world, break down racial barriers, and inspire hope. Dive into this exclusive look at how integrity, service, and a commitment to youth development are the true cornerstones of bold, impactful leadership in any arena. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com [https://anne-pratt.com]

26. feb. 2026 - 1 h 6 min

"Rebuild, Rebrand, and Turnaround A Nation" with Dr. Nik Eberl in South Africa

What if the secret to national success lies not in political rhetoric, but in a simple, unifying concept? Dr. Nik Eberl [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnik/], founder of The Future Leadership Forum [https://thefutureleadership.com/] and architect of the powerful 2010 FIFA World Cup rebranding campaign for South Africa, shares his incredible journey—from his beginnings as a historian in Berlin to becoming a leading voice on brand and conscious leadership from his adopted home in South Africa. In this deep-dive interview, Dr. Eberl unpacks the 'Mandela Factor' that transforms performance, the motivational intelligence behind turning a nation's brand image around, and the "third mind" concept needed to tackle global challenges today. Discover the timeless lessons on connection, contribution, and purpose that bold future leaders must embrace to rebuild, rebrand, and turnaround not just businesses, but entire nations. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com [https://anne-pratt.com]

5. feb. 2026 - 39 min

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