Real conversations with leaders who have reached the top, now available wherever you listen.
What does it take to lead effectively, ethically, and with lasting impact? That’s the question at the heart of the Leadership Lab series, and it’s one we’ve been exploring in depth with exceptional leaders from politics, business, academia and the arts.
The series, which has been available on YouTube, is now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, making it easier than ever to listen on the go.
About the Series
The Leadership Lab is designed to go beyond the polished narrative. Each conversation invites leaders to reflect honestly on the successes and struggles that shaped them: the decisions that defined their careers, the moments of doubt, and the values that carried them through.
Whether you’re leading a team, an institution, or navigating the early stages of your own leadership journey, these conversations offer rare and candid insight from people who have done it at the very highest level.
Recent Highlights
The Right Honourable Joe Clark, 16th Prime Minister of Canada: Canada’s youngest Prime Minister reflects on governing through crisis, the realities of political leadership, and choosing genuine impact over visibility.
Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, President of EPFL: As the first woman to lead one of Europe’s leading technical universities, Fontcuberta i Morral speaks on global citizenship, authentic leadership, and what it takes to make decisions for the common good. She also reflects on her commitment to gender parity and mentorship in higher education.
Stephen Carter, Group CEO of Informa: Stephen traces a leadership journey that spans Students’ Union president, one of the youngest CEOs in UK advertising, and steering NTL through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. He speaks candidly on building and sustaining leadership across radically different contexts, from the boardroom to government and back again.
Alison Buchanan, Artistic Director of Pegasus Opera: A powerful conversation on confronting racism, speaking your truth, and making difficult leadership decisions. Even when it means upsetting those closest to you.
Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School: Drawing on his experience as Chief Economist at the EBRD and as a speechwriter for former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Guriev speaks on the value of negative feedback, radical transparency, and evidence-based strategies to counter misinformation.
Listen Now
The full series is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. New episodes are added regularly.
