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The Secret Life of Great Leaders
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The Secret Life of Great Leaders explores the behaviours and inner disciplines that actually improve performance, accelerate learning, and create great workplaces.
Hosted by Michael Bunting, Founder of TripleGoal, this podcast goes beyond leadership theory to examine what truly drives measurable change: self-regulation, accountability, psychological safety, and values-based action.
Drawing on adult development, neuroscience, and over 30 years of leadership research, each episode unpacks what separates reactive leadership from transformational leadership—especially under pressure.
You’ll hear honest conversations with senior leaders and practitioners who have faced their blind spots, challenged their habits, and built cultures that deliver the Triple Goal of:
- Great Performance
- Great Learning
- Great Workplace
If you want your leadership to show up not just in intention, but in measurable outcomes, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe now and explore the inner work that changes results.
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What Every Executive Coach Should Know About Mindfulness
When reduced to quick fixes, mindfulness loses credibility. But when coaches help leaders practise it with discipline and purpose, it becomes a foundation for self-regulation, resilience, and performance under pressure.
Podcast: How Vulnerability Unlocks True Growth
Michael Bunting and EY’s Michaela Wortley unpack the fear of being “found out,” the discomfort of real self-awareness, and why vulnerability is the starting point for meaningful leadership growth.
Curiosity Is the Discipline of Mature Leaders
Many leaders don’t realise that holding onto certainty limits judgment and slows team momentum. Curiosity at the edge of discomfort opens space for clearer decisions and stronger alignment.
Podcast: How Top Leaders Turn Vulnerability Into Power
Michael Bunting shares his raw journey of disillusionment and renewal, revealing how self-awareness, emotional honesty, and letting go of approval-seeking transform not just leaders, but entire organisations.
Why Self-Awareness Alone Won’t Transform Your Leadership
Many leaders notice their patterns clearly but stall when it comes to action. Shifts in real-time behaviour, accountability, and self-regulation create trust and move teams forward.
Vertical Growth: The Antidote to Defensiveness as a Leader
Leaders who default to defensiveness quietly erode trust and stifle team innovation. Pausing to reflect, enabled by vertical growth, opens space for engagement, risk-taking, and clearer judgment.
Accountability vs. Encouragement in Leadership Coaching
Many leaders rely on accountability alone, unaware it can drain energy and erode trust. Balancing accountability with encouragement shifts engagement, resilience, and team performance.
How to Lead Under Pressure Without Reacting on Autopilot
The brain prioritises speed, safety, and habit. It moves fast to protect, not to reflect. In that rush, it often drives behaviours that feel right in the moment but limit performance over time.
Why High Output Doesn’t Always Mean High Performance
Performance isn’t just about output. It’s about the quality and sustainability of that output. When teams are overextended, the results may still look good, but momentum is stalling.
Five Ways Behavioural Insight Strengthens Leadership Coaching
To create real impact, coaches need tools that connect self-awareness with systemic influence. Behavioural insight helps leaders see their habits clearly, understand their ripple effects, and shift how they lead.
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