🚀 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.

Laid Off? Restructuring? AI Disruption? Why Your Values Are the Only Real Stability with David Cohen

What do you do when everything changes?

When the company restructures, when AI reshapes the job market, when the role you loved no longer exists?

In the past months, many friends called me saying: “I’ve just been laid off.”

I’ve lived that moment too, the uncertainty, the fear.

And yet… something powerful emerges when the outside world becomes unstable:

👉 Your values become your anchor.

👉 Your CORE becomes your stability.

👉 Your purpose becomes your direction.

In this episode, I sit down with David S. Cohen, author, speaker, and expert in leadership and cultural change, to explore how values drive long-term success.

We talk about:

✨ Why people are hired for skills, but fired for behavior

✨ How shared values build trust and true collaboration

✨ Why 80–85% of cultural change efforts fail within 18 months

✨ How integrity creates opportunities others never see

✨ Why profit is a byproduct of doing business right 🧭

✨ How managers can create psychological safety

✨ And how AI is putting values and ethics into the spotlight more than ever

When you know what you stand for, you don’t fear change, you navigate it with clarity.

If you want inspiration and confidence for your next career step, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Realign.

Then tell me: which value guides you the most right now?

👇 Chapters 00:00 🎙️

Intro 01:00 💬 Why work feels unstable today

06:08 🌱 Values as our internal foundation

11:04 🛡️ Psychological safety & leadership

15:50 🤝 Hiring for values and cultural fit

20:43 🧭 Integrity driving decisions

26:11 💼 Values in client relationships

30:30 🔄 Living values daily, not talking about them

35:13 🧩 Aligning values with strategy

37:43 ⚠️ Myths of cultural change

41:22 ✨ Defining success through values

42:31 🔥 Safe courage vs. real courage

51:43 ⭐ Vision that inspires action

58:35 🤖 AI’s impact on ethics

01:04:50 💡 Using AI for deeper conversations

01:07:48 🌍 Values shaping culture

01:09:49 ❓David’s question + reflections

📌 If this episode gives you hope or clarity, share it with someone going through change.

You never know whose values need a reminder today.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

David S. Cohen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-s-cohen-0b0191

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 episode, we dive deep into the world of personal and CEO branding with Marina Zayats (Author, Speaker and Co-Founder Schaffensgeist)

Discover how playfulness, authenticity, and self-awareness can transform your professional presence and personal brand. 🌟

Marina shares practical strategies for balancing impact and attention, overcoming perfectionism, and harnessing your unique superpowers in a digital age dominated by AI. Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or professional looking to level up your personal brand, this episode is packed with insights that will empower you to lead authentically and meaningfully. 🚀

Key Takeaways:

🎭 Playfulness is essential in professional settings.

🎯 Balance impact and attention for maximum engagement.

🤖 AI can assist, but human connection is irreplaceable.

✨ Understanding your unique superpowers drives success.

🤝 Communication skills define relationship quality.

🔥 Perfectionism creates distance, not connection.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 🤝

01:11 Personal and CEO Branding 🎙️

05:24 Defining Success in Visibility 👀

09:05 The Evolution of Personal Branding 🔄

13:18 Balancing Expertise and Personality ⚖️

17:05 Overcoming Fear in CEO Branding 😨➡️💪

21:08 Dealing with Self-Doubt in Communication 🤔💬

24:56 Understanding Unique Value Propositions 💡

31:06 Discovering and Showcasing Talents 🎯

33:11 Blind Spots in CEO Communication 🕵️‍♂️

37:21 The Role of Body Language in Communication 👐

43:26 Embracing Playfulness in Professional Life 🎭

50:30 The Future of Personal Branding in an AI World 🤖

54:00 Marina’s Question ❓💬 📲

Connect with me on LinkedIn:

Marina Zayats: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinazayats/?locale=en

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 leadership wasn’t about authority — but about humanity? 🤝

In this heartfelt episode, Ghalia Turki reveals how leaders can transform workplaces into safe communities where every individual feels valued — no matter their background, style, or voice. From the United Nations to the corporate world of the UAE, Ghalia learned that diversity only works when inclusion follows. Because talent exists everywhere — but opportunity doesn’t. 🌱

You will learn how to:

• Align passion, talent & market needs for everyone 🌟

• Humanize leadership through empathy 🤝

• Build psychological safety that nurtures belonging 🛡️

• Lead across diverse generations & perspectives 🧩

• Create inclusive work that lifts people up 🚀

Leadership can feel lonely when you go first.

But inclusive leadership means no one walks alone. 🫂

If you’ve ever wanted to build workplaces where people can be seen, heard, and celebrated — this is your moment. 💛

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Intro 🎬

01:09 Finding Alignment: Passion, Talent & Market Needs 🔍

10:59 The Importance of Meaning in Work 🌟

18:05 Turning Complexity into Clarity 🧭

29:22 Navigating Leadership Across Generations 👥

45:33 Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 🏔️

45:41 Maslow’s Hierarchy in the Workplace 🏢

48:44 The Importance of Psychological Safety 🛡️

51:43 Empathetic & Adaptive Leadership 💗

55:07 Building Inclusive Work Environments 🌈

59:24 Engaging Every Employee, Not Just the Loudest 🔥

01:01:58 Why Should CEOs Care About Well-Being? 🧠

01:10:29 Trust: Inclusion’s First Currency 🤝

01:16:35 The Need for Authentic Leadership 🎭

01:17:58 The Power of Emotional Intelligence 🧠

01:24:10 Real Leadership or Just a Title? 🔦

01:27:32 The Challenges & Rewards of Leadership 🏆

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Ghalia Turki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghaliaturki81/

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 a world that often celebrates the loudest voices, quiet leadership offers a refreshing and deeply human approach to influence.

In this episode, we sit down with Megumi Miki, author of Quietly Powerful, to explore how calmness, flow, and presence can redefine what true leadership looks like.

Together, we uncover how quieter individuals can harness their unique strengths, how meditation builds self-awareness, and why inclusion requires diversity not just in culture — but in thought and style.

Megumi’s wisdom reminds us that leadership isn’t about being the loudest in the room — it’s about being the most present. 🌿

🧩 Chapters

00:00 – 🤝 Intro

00:59 – 🌿 Exploring Calmness and Presence

02:47 – ✨ Purpose Behind Writing: Leadership and Transformation

05:34 – 👁️ Blind Spots in Leadership and Inclusion

08:42 – 🌸 The Importance of Slowing Down

10:50 – 🔥 Forcing Visibility and Burnout

12:06 – 💬 Transformative Client Stories

14:45 – 🕊️ Overcoming the Stigma of Being Quiet

19:52 – 🎤 The Pressure to Speak Up

23:30 – 🤝 Creating Space for Voices

25:53 – 💫 Visibility Without Fear of Judgment

29:24 – 🎙️ Being Present in Public Speaking

32:32 – 🧘‍♀️ Practices for Self-Awareness and Presence

35:18 – 🌄 Understanding Loneliness vs. Solitude

38:50 – 🌱 The Value of Humility in Leadership

41:50 – 🌈 Diversity and Inclusion: A Double-Edged Sword

45:33 – 🪶 Confidence vs. Competence in Leadership

49:38 – 🌕 Balancing Intuition and Structured Fairness

53:32 – 🔍 Unconscious Bias in Hiring Decisions

57:42 – 🔮 Future Trends in Organizational Culture

01:01:01 – ☯️ Debunking Misconceptions about Quietness

01:04:27 – ❓ Megumi's Question

01:05:07 – 💭 Final Thoughts

💡 Key Takeaways

🌿 Shift your attention from yourself to others to make a difference

💫 Presence and calmness amplify authentic leadership

🌈 Diversity in thought and style enriches organizations

🧘‍♀️ Meditation cultivates flow, focus, and purpose

🕊️ Quiet leaders can be just as powerful — and often more impactful

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Megumi Miki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megumimiki/

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. 🤝

🎙️ Welcome to The CORE Impact Podcast — where we explore the real human side of work, leadership, and wellbeing. In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Tom Oxley to dive deep into the emotional and psychological layers shaping modern workplaces.

🌿 We explore the often-overlooked world of emotions at work, especially the challenges men face in expressing vulnerability.

Together, we unpack how psychological safety and inclusion can transform team dynamics, boost creativity, and prevent burnout. Tom also introduces the concept of “well-washing” — when companies promote wellness superficially without meaningful action. We discuss how to bridge the gap between corporate wellness programs and real employee experiences, ensuring authentic wellbeing and sustainable performance.

💬 In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why expressing emotions is vital for mental health

- How inclusion directly enhances performance and connection

- The role of “flow” in achieving creativity and focus

- The hidden dangers of masking emotions

- What authentic wellbeing looks like beyond company slogans

- How managers can build psychological safety and trust

- Why purpose and values are essential for long-term fulfillment

🎧 Chapters:

00:00 🎙️ Intro

01:27 💭 Exploring Emotions and Well-Being

03:20 👨‍🦱 The Importance of Emotional Expression for Men

05:23 🤝 Inclusion and Mental Health in the Workplace

08:11 ⚡ Achieving Flow: Tips for Enhanced Performance

09:58 🌊 Navigating Work Challenges and Finding Flow

15:20 🔥 Recognizing Burnout: Signs and Symptoms

20:50 🌟 Purpose and Values: Guiding Stars for Mental Health

23:40 🧭 Tom's Journey: Discovering Personal Purpose

28:59 🛡️ Creating Psychological Safety in Teams

34:57 🎯 Setting Intentions for Team Success

36:49 💬 Connecting with Employees on a Personal Level

40:34 ⚖️ Balancing Positivity and Authenticity

44:18 ☣️ The Dangers of Toxic Positivity

47:01 🩺 Preventative Measures for Mental Health in the Workplace

50:04 🌿 Greenwashing vs. Wellwashing: A New Perspective

53:03 🏢 The Role of Organizations in Mental Health

59:56 🔮 The Future of Workplace Structures

01:03:50 ❓ Understanding Mental Health Misconceptions

01:06:07 💪 Essential Skills for Mental Resilience

01:12:00 🏡 Remote Work: Pros and Cons

01:19:47 🤗 The Importance of Community in Work

01:21:05 🕊️ Final Thoughts on Mental Health Responsibility

✨ Takeaways:

- Expressing emotions is key to thriving at work.

- Inclusion and belonging enhance team performance.

- Flow boosts creativity and engagement.

- Masking emotions increases burnout risk. Real wellbeing requires authenticity, not marketing.

- Psychological safety builds stronger teams.

- Leaders must address systemic mental health challenges.

- Community and connection foster resilience.

- Purpose and values drive fulfillment.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Tom Oxley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-oxley-bamboomentalhealth/

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.