In this episode Kul welcomes HR and mediation expert Trish Hewitt for a candid conversation on why some executive teams thrive while others struggle. Together, they explore the vital role of leadership in shaping culture, the importance of trust and healthy conflict, and how vulnerability and emotional intelligence can transform boardrooms.

Drawing on powerful real-world examples and proven frameworks such as The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, they reveal how senior leaders can shift from siloed thinking to collaborative, organisation-wide impact. For large organisations looking to elevate their leadership capability, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insights.

Publications we referred to:

📖 "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni : Amazon UK link

📖 "The Trusted Advisor" by David H. Maister, Charles H. Green, and Robert M. Galford : Amazon UK link

Connect with Trish Hewitt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-hewitt-haylo-hr/

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ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES

During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game. Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams.

It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated.

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Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul Mahay challenges the traditional concept of work-life balance, arguing that it’s an outdated myth that often increases stress rather than alleviating it. Instead, he explores the idea of work-life integration—an approach that embraces flexibility, autonomy, and well-being in a way that suits individual needs. Kul shares insights on how leaders can create cultures that support sustainable success without enforcing unrealistic boundaries.

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ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES

During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game. Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams.

It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated.

Please join the movement and FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast.

FOLLOW ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulmahay-leadership/

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul Mahay explores the "empathy dilemma"—can leaders care too much? While empathy is a leadership superpower, excessive emotional involvement can lead to burnout, decision paralysis, and even team resentment. Kul discusses the balance between compassion and boundaries, the difference between emotional and cognitive empathy, and how leaders can support their teams without sacrificing themselves.

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ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES

During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game. Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams.

It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated.

Please join the movement and FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast.

FOLLOW ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulmahay-leadership/