In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the great pleasure of welcoming Gianpiero Petriglieri, one of the world’s leading voices in leadership development. A professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD, Gianpiero’s work bridges psychology, management, and education.

Trained first as a medical doctor and psychiatrist in Italy, he later reinvented himself as a leadership scholar and educator. His unique journey brings a rare depth to his teaching and research, which focus on how we lead, how we learn, and—most importantly—how we stay human in times of constant change.

We explore together:

• His childhood influences and formative years in Sicily.
• The lessons he carried from psychiatry into leadership education.
• Why he believes leadership is not just about skills, but about “the inner work” of becoming yourself—on purpose.
• How bravery, humility, and emotional courage are reshaping leadership today.
• Why he describes leadership as “a kind of love”, and what that means for organizations navigating uncertainty and reinvention.

Gianpiero’s voice is poetic, deeply human, and a powerful reminder that leadership is not about perfection or performance—but about presence, purpose, and connection.

🎧 If you enjoyed this conversation, you might also like these episodes:

• Amy Edmondson – How to fail well: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/how-to-fail-well-with-amy-edmondson
• Mellody Hobson – Mastering Your Destiny: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/mastering-your-destiny-with-mellody-hobson
• Reshma Saujani – The Power of Bravery: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/the-power-of-bravery-with-reshma-saujani

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Méditation, neurosciences et leadership spirituel

Dans cet épisode du Positive Leadership Podcast, j’ai le plaisir d’accueillir Hermès Garanger : Lama, conférencière, auteure et productrice de télévision.

À seulement 19 ans, elle est devenue la plus jeune femme Lama occidentale après une retraite spirituelle de plus de 1 000 jours. Depuis, elle a consacré plus de 30 000 heures à la méditation et plus de 25 ans à une carrière dans l’audiovisuel, réussissant à allier deux univers : la spiritualité et la production télévisuelle.

Nous parlons ensemble de son parcours unique, des enseignements tirés de ses recherches en neurosciences, et de la manière dont elle intègre la méditation dans les entreprises pour transformer le bien-être, la gestion du stress et la performance collective. Hermès partage également sa vision du rôle des femmes dans la société, de l’équilibre entre vie spirituelle et vie professionnelle, ainsi que de l’avenir de la méditation dans nos sociétés modernes.

👉 Si cet échange vous inspire, laissez-nous un avis 5⭐ et abonnez-vous pour ne manquer aucun épisode.

🔎 Pour prolonger la réflexion, découvrez aussi :

• Dandapani – Sur l’art de diriger son énergie et son attention : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/12989229-improving-your-focus-with-dandapani
• Daniel Goleman – Sur l’intelligence émotionnelle et le leadership : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/14940410-optimizing-your-performance-with-emotional-intelligence-with-daniel-goleman
• Amy Edmondson – Sur la sécurité psychologique et la performance des équipes : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/15687150-how-to-fail-well-with-amy-edmondson

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In this special summer bonus episode, I want to offer you something a little different. This is a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Leadership that goes beyond profit to create lasting impact is what drives change, and in this 40-minute episode, I’ve gathered powerful moments from past conversations on the Positive Leadership Podcast—voices that remind us how purpose-driven leadership can change the world.

You’ll hear from leaders who have used their positions to elevate society, innovate for the future, and make a lasting difference for both people and the planet. From Fábio Barbosa’s transformation of corporate culture to Durreen Shahnaz’s pioneering work with the first Social Stock Exchange, from John Elkington’s early advocacy for sustainability to Laurence Tubiana’s critical role in securing the Paris Agreement—each story highlights how leadership with purpose can ignite change.

I hope this episode inspires you to take time not just to relax this summer, but to also reconnect with your own leadership purpose. Thank you for being part of this Positive Leadership community, and enjoy the episode.

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In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, we sit down with John Elkington, the trailblazing thinker who coined the concept of the Triple Bottom Line and helped shape the global sustainability agenda for over four decades.

From his early influences to his latest provocations like Green Swans and Tickling Sharks, John shares his journey, his frameworks, and his vision for a future where business becomes a force for regeneration—not just resilience.

What does it take to lead systemic change?
Why did he “recall” the Triple Bottom Line?
And how do we tickle the sharks—aka the world’s most powerful institutions—into shifting course?

A powerful, thoughtful, and sometimes surprising conversation with one of the world’s most influential sustainability voices.

💬 If you enjoy this episode, you may also like:

• Becoming a courageous leader (with Paul Polman, ex-Unilever CEO and IMAGINE Co-Founder): https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/10311167-becoming-a-courageous-leader-with-paul-polman-ex-unilever-ceo-and-imagine-co-founder
• Not the End of the World (with Hannah Ritchie): https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/15848278-not-the-end-of-the-world-with-hannah-ritchie
• [FR] Le courage du changement (avec Laurence Tubiana): https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/16090358-fr-le-courage-du-changement-avec-laurence-tubiana

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Back by popular demand! 🎧
In this new conversation, Michael Bungay Stanier—author of The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and How to Begin—returns to the podcast to go deeper than ever before.

With his signature mix of warmth, clarity, and wit, MBS and Jean-Philippe Courtois explore:

💡 How to lead with less control and more curiosity
🔥 Why “being lazy” is a radical act of trust and growth
🎯 The difference between SMART goals… and worthy goals
🧠 What neuroscience teaches us about emotional connection, change, and resilience
🌍 And how to serve something greater than yourself—while letting go of control

This episode isn’t just for coaches—it’s for anyone navigating meaningful transformation, in life or at work.

🎧 Listen now.

More inspiration? Check out these related episodes:

- Dr. Caroline Leaf – on rewiring your brain for clarity, emotional regulation & growth: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/15018482-managing-your-mind-with-dr-caroline-leaf
- Pete Carroll – Head Coach of the Seattle Seahawks, on Learning to ‘always compete’: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/9268299-learning-to-always-compete-with-pete-carroll-seattle-seahawks-head-coach

- Charles Duhigg on The Power of Habit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/16315344-the-power-of-habit-with-charles-duhigg

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Et si le pouvoir de transformer notre système alimentaire se trouvait… dans notre caddie ?

Dans cet épisode du Positive Leadership Podcast, je reçois Nicolas Chabanne, fondateur de C’est qui le Patron ?!, la "marque du consommateur" qui a redonné du pouvoir à des millions de citoyens pour mieux rémunérer les producteurs.

Avec honnêteté et conviction, Nicolas revient sur son parcours atypique, son engagement en faveur d’une consommation solidaire, et sa volonté de faire de l’agriculture une grande cause nationale. Ensemble, nous abordons :

• Comment les consommateurs peuvent soutenir les agriculteurs en orientant leurs choix d’achat,
• Pourquoi il a cédé toutes ses actions à une fondation pour préserver l’indépendance du projet,
• Le sens du leadership collectif et les défis d’une économie plus juste.

Une conversation qui réconcilie valeurs, action concrète et espoir.

🎙 À écouter aussi :

• Albert Moukheiber – Savoir déjouer les pièges de son cerveau ? https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/15768633-fr-savoir-dejouer-les-pieges-de-son-cerveau-avec-albert-moukheiber
• Florent Menegaux – I’m Michelin: making every individual matter
  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/16252992-i-m-michelin-making-every-individual-matter-with-florent-menegaux
• Boyan Slat – Leading an ocean clean-up https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/13329790-leading-an-ocean-clean-up-with-boyan-slat

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In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Fabio Barbosa, one of Brazil’s most respected business leaders and a true pioneer in purpose-driven leadership.

From transforming Banco Real into a sustainability leader to his work at Natura &Co—one of the world’s largest B Corps—Fabio has consistently shown that it’s not only possible but essential to align profit with positive impact.

We talked about his deep-rooted belief that business must serve society, his vision for regeneration in the Amazon, and the power of diversity in improving decision-making.

🎧 In this conversation, we cover:

• The early experiences that shaped Fabio’s leadership values
• How he brought social and environmental priorities into the heart of banking
• Natura’s bold commitment to forest preservation and community empowerment in the Amazon
• What it means to be a B Corp at scale—and how it changes the way you lead
• Why diversity drives better business decisions
• And his message for the next generation of positive leaders

I left this conversation full of energy and inspiration—and I’m sure you will too.

If you enjoyed this episode, I invite you to listen to:

• Laurence Tubiana, on building global climate alliances and leading with purpose: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/16090358-fr-le-courage-du-changement-avec-laurence-tubiana
• Daniel Goleman, on the power of emotional intelligence in leadership: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/14940410-optimizing-your-performance-with-emotional-intelligence-with-daniel-goleman
• Jeff Raikes, on long-term thinking and transforming systems for good: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/16177556-special-100th-episode-a-journey-of-leadership-and-giving-back-with-jeff-raikes

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This week on the Positive Leadership Podcast, I amjoined by Professor Durreen Shahnaz, a pioneering social entrepreneur, impact investor, and relentless advocate for women’s empowerment.

From growing up in a post-war Bangladesh to becoming the first Bangladeshi woman on Wall Street, Durreen’s journey defies conventions. She left investment banking to join Grameen Bank, and went on to found Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)—home to the world’s first social stock exchange and the groundbreaking Women’s Livelihood Bond.

In this powerful conversation, Durreen shares:

• How her upbringing shaped her belief in using finance for good
• What it means to be a defiant optimist in a system built for exclusion
• The bold vision behind IIX and the practical ways it's transforming lives across the Global South
• How young leaders can challenge the status quo and lead with purpose

Durreen’s work has shifted the paradigm of global finance—proving that profit and purpose can coexist, and that real change comes from the margins.

🎙️ Want more inspiring stories of courageous leadership and positive change?
Check out these standout episodes:

• Indra Nooyi – Driving performance with purpose: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/14002537-driving-performance-with-purpose-with-indra-nooyi
• Hannah Ritchie – Not the End of the World: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/15848278-not-the-end-of-the-world-with-hannah-ritchie
• Daniel Goleman – Optimizing your performance with emotional intelligence: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/14940410-optimizing-your-performance-with-emotional-intelligence-with-daniel-goleman

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