🚀 Why This Episode Matters?

Leadership is changing.

The future belongs to those who listen deeply, think critically, and lead authentically.

If you’re ready to move beyond titles and roles, this conversation is for you.

🌱 What does authentic leadership really mean in today’s world?

Is it a title, a role, or something much deeper?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Swen Heidenreich to explore leadership beyond hierarchy, leadership rooted in human connection, inner clarity, diversity, and critical thinking.

This conversation isn’t about management theories.

It’s about what’s real. We talk about how leaders can move from stress to clarity, how authenticity creates psychological safety, and why diversity and inclusion only work when leaders are grounded in strong values. 💬✨

Whether you lead a team, a company, or simply your own life, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and lead differently.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why authentic leadership starts within

✔️ How human connection fuels real impact

✔️ The hidden link between authenticity and psychological safety

✔️ Why diversity challenges inauthentic leadership

✔️ How critical thinking shapes the future of work

✔️ What leadership looks like in an AI-driven world

Key Themes We Explore:

🌍 Authentic Leadership Beyond Titles

🤝 The Power of Human Connection

🧘 From Stress to Inner Clarity

🌈 Diversity & Inclusion That Truly Works

🧠 Critical Thinking as a Leadership Skill

🚀 The Future of Work & Education

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 🎙️ Intro

01:00 🎯 Connecting with Purpose

02:26 🪞 The Importance of Authenticity

05:21 🔥 Navigating Stress and Burnout

08:22 ⚡ Energy Management in Life and Work

10:51 🤝 Leadership and Human Connection

14:11 🌈 Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership

16:45 👁️ Authentic Leadership and Perspective

20:13 🚶 The Journey of Self-Discovery

41:01 🛡️ Creating Psychological Safety in Organizations

41:23 🧘 Inner Stability and Authentic Leadership

44:18 😮‍💨 Emotional Exhaustion at Work

48:15 🧠 Individual Responsibility for Well-Being

52:15 🎓 The Future of Education & Degrees

59:20 🔍 Critical Thinking and Self-Reflection

01:03:49 🤖 AI’s Impact on Leadership & Society

01:07:44 ⚖️ The Weight of Leadership

01:11:05 👶 Shaping a Better Future for Children

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Swen Heidenreich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swenheidenreich/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms, where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.

It starts at the CORE.

In this enriching conversation with Susanne Madsen, we dive deep into the power of inner work, and why it’s one of the most transformational skills any leader can develop.

Susanne shares practical tools, emotional insights, and inspiring stories that help you understand your patterns, triggers, values, and blind spots, so you can show up with more clarity, presence, empathy, and purpose.

Whether you're navigating burnout, leading diverse teams, dealing with workplace expectations, or simply trying to understand yourself on a deeper level, this episode gives you a roadmap to grow from the inside out.

If you want to lead with heart, perform with authenticity, and create meaningful change… this one is for you. 💛

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00: Intro 🎧 A warm welcome and what to expect in this episode.

01:00: The Link Between Inner Work and Performance ✨ How understanding yourself boosts your leadership and joy.

03:09: Inclusion and Unconscious Biases 🤝 Why inner work helps us see beyond our blind spots.

06:04: The Journey of Becoming a Coach 🌱 Susanne’s path and what led her to this work.

09:08: The Importance of Emotional Awareness ❤️ How your feelings guide your decisions, behaviour, and energy.

11:58: Writing How to Do the Inner Work ✍️ The story behind her book and the lessons inside it.

15:06: Breaking the Cycle of Seeking External Validation 🔁 How to stop relying on approval and reconnect with your inner compass.

17:49: The Complexity of Inner Work 🌀 Why the process isn’t linear, and why that’s okay.

20:48: Living Your Core Values 🌟 How to understand your values and align your actions with them.

23:59: Expectations in the Workplace 🧭 How unclear expectations create friction.

27:56: Setting Expectations in the Workplace 🗣️ Practical steps for clarity and better collaboration.

30:12: Navigating Behavioral Expectations 🧩 How leaders can set behavioural standards compassionately.

32:01: Cultural Context in Feedback 🌍 Why culture matters when giving or receiving feedback.

34:54: Emotional States and Inner Work ⚡ Recognizing your state and coming back to balance.

45:11: Understanding and Preventing Burnout 🔥➡️💧 How to spot early signs and protect your energy.

50:14: Valuing Diversity in Leadership 🌈 Why diversity of thought makes teams stronger.

51:35: The Power of Change and Transformation 🔄 Why real change starts from within, and how to nurture it.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Susanne Madsen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-madsen-1134312/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.

It starts at the CORE.

What if everything you intend to communicate as a leader… isn’t actually what your people feel? 🤯

In today’s episode of The Core Impact Podcast, we sit down with communication and engagement expert LeAnne Lagasse, to uncover the hidden gap between what you want and what they experience.

You’ll learn:

✨ How self-awareness transforms leadership

🧠 Why values must be aligned with real behaviors

💬 The communication habits that drive employee engagement

👥 How generational diversity becomes your biggest advantage

🔄 How feedback builds culture, and connection

🤝 Why YOU are the key to trust and impact If you’ve ever said, “But that wasn’t my intention…”, this conversation is made for you.

You have the power to change what work feels like. It starts with your voice… and your awareness. 🌱 👇 Join the movement toward more human leadership.

🕒 Chapters

00:00 🌟 Welcome & Intro to LeAnne

02:44 🧭 Why Self-Awareness Shapes Leadership

06:49 🧩 Frameworks for Seeing Your Blind Spots

13:28 💔 How to Navigate Tough Feedback

18:27 🗣️ Delivering Feedback with Courage & Care

22:10 🎯 The Power of Factual Feedback

25:18 🚪 Onboarding, Belonging & Early Engagement

30:30 🔄 Communication in Change Management

34:18 💛 How Self-Worth Impacts Performance

37:38 🤖 AI’s Impact on Communication

43:25 🧠 Navigating Tech & Humanity at Work

48:18 👥 The Gift of Generational Diversity

54:25 👀 Hidden Blind Spots in Engagement

01:01:05 🔥 Skills Every Change Maker Needs

01:04:11 🌍 Finding Meaning Through Work

01:10:45 🚀 Leadership Beyond Job Titles

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

LeAnne Lagasse https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannelagasse/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.

It starts at the CORE.