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Paul Crick is grounded in, and informed by, the principles, wisdom and practice of the martial art of Aikido, which he applies as a powerful discipline for mastering his craft as a seasoned, transformational coach. Through this lens, he supports leaders and teams to carve out their own distinctive path to success.

With over two decades of hard-earned personal and professional experience working internationally as a consultant and coach, Paul specialises in enabling clients to navigate uncertainty and periods of intense transition and growth, amplifying clarity, confidence and impact at moments that matter most.

Developing leaders and teams from the inside out, and helping people work together more effectively at scale, are areas where he consistently excels.

Paul’s international corporate consulting experience spans the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. He has worked with senior leaders on organisational transformation programmes across Fortune 500 and FTSE 250 companies, public sector institutions and voluntary organisations.

Paul’s coaching philosophy is grounded in GRACE, providing a confidential, judgement-free space in which individuals and teams can explore, think and grow.

As an accredited coach, he blends an eclectic mix of evidence-based tools and practical psychology to support lasting transformational change.

Quotes From Developing Leaders and Leadership

• “If you’re not grounded in your body, if you haven’t got that alignment between mind, body, and your physiology, then it becomes difficult to create and stand up for something.”
• “Acceptance is facing up to the reality of what’s coming at you and figuring out how to redirect that energy in a way that restores harmony.”
• “Find the practice that works for you. Grounding can look very different for different people.”
• “When your actions, presence, and values align, that’s coherence.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Newsletter: GRACEWorks on Substack
• Paul's Media Kit
• Free Masterclass: GRACE Under Pressure
• Audio: 5-Minute Clip on the 'G' of the GRACE Framework

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

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Peter Weiss is a leadership mentor, former CEO, and founder of MindKaizen. He works with senior leaders operating under high pressure and complexity, helping them strengthen their inner operating system so they can meet today’s demands with clarity and stability. His work focuses on staying grounded under pressure, acting in line with personal values, and protecting the relationships that matter most.

Originally from Germany, and with a background in bioengineering and an MBA, Peter spent decades leading and transforming organizations across Asia. He founded and led the Kaizen Institute Thailand and later turned around and successfully sold a manufacturing business.

Peter is the creator of the ShinKaizen program, which blends ancient contemplative disciplines with applied neuroscience to develop the inner skills required for whole and effective leadership. He lives on a self-sufficient homestead in rural Thailand and works globally with executives, founders, and leadership teams.

A Quote This Episode

• “Many leaders believe Kaizen is something you delegate. That belief is the problem. Tools never changed a culture. What changes culture is how leaders show up when things get tough."

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: Well-Being and Personal Growth by Bruno A. Cayoun 
• Book: The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective.

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Dr. Toby Newstead is a respected leadership scholar and practitioner at the University of Tasmania, located in lutruwita on the lands of the palawa and pakana people. With a background in corporate change, leadership development, and professional communications, she brings practical expertise to her academic, coaching, and consulting work.

An internationally recognized researcher, Dr. Newstead specializes in virtues-based leadership development, leadership ethics, and leadership in the volunteer sector. Her research appears in top journals. In 2023, she published a book titled Leadership and Virtues: Understanding and Practicing Good Leadership.

Dr. Newstead is an established executive leadership coach and deeply engaged with industry and community. She regularly delivers impactful workshops, keynotes, and facilitation sessions. Dr Newstead’s research, teaching, coaching and facilitation has local and international impact, shaping the leaders of today and tomorrow.

Quotes From This Episode

• “We cannot develop other people; we can only facilitate their learning and assess if they learned.”
• “Leadership involves relationships, influence, shared purpose, and collective effort. That’s the stuff that has to be there.”
• “Leadership isn’t the answer to everything; there are times when management or command responses are what the situation calls for.”
• “Followership isn’t an afterthought; you don’t have leadership without both leaders leading and followers following.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Poem - The Blind Men and the Elephant
• Book - Learning in Adulthood

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in so

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Dr. David V. Day holds appointments as Professor of Psychological Science and Leadership and serves as the Academic Director of the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College in California (USA). He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and book chapters, many pertaining to the core topics of leadership and leadership development and is the author of the recent book titled “Developing Leaders and Leadership: Principles, Practices, and Processes.” David received the 2024 Eminent Scholar Award from the Network of Leadership Scholars at the Academy of Management and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Leadership Association.

Quotes From This Episode

• “AI can absolutely substitute for management. Leadership is a different question.”
• “The future is not whether AI can lead. It’s when.”
• “Expert power increasingly favors AI. That changes everything.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• David Day on Google Scholar
• Article: Fired by Bot at Amazon: ‘It’s You Against the Machine’
• Book: Everyone Culture by Kegan and Associates
• Film: Her
• TED Talk: Ray Dalio 
• Personality Assessment: PrinciplesYou 
• Blog Post: Nick Cave's response on AI generated songwriting
• Website: Lovoitcs

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective.

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Nick Hart is the Principal at Horizon English School in Dubai, part of the Cognita global network of schools.  Nick holds an MBA in International Educational Leadership and has authored two books on educational leadership, focusing on its cultural and impact domains.

A  Few Quotes From This Episode

• "Schools are complex adaptive systems, not complicated machines."
• “There is no such thing as a follower; everyone nudges the organization toward purpose.”
• “Feedback loops in schools might not show up for weeks, months, or even years.”
• “Leadership isn’t a hero up on the balcony, it’s about helping others hold ambiguity.”
• “Designing decision clarity early is one of the most powerful things you can do as a leader.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: Creating a Strong Culture and Positive Climate in Schools by Hart
• Book: Impact: A five-part framework for making a difference in schools by Hart
• Article: DAC Model 
• Article: DARE Model by McKinsey
• Article: Elliott Jaques’ Levels of Work
• LinkedIn: Richard Clayton
• LinkedIn: Stefan Norrvall

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective.

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Karl W. Kuhnert, Ph.D. is Professor of the Practice of Organization and Management in the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Karl’s research focuses on how leaders cognitively, interpersonally, and emotionally develop over the life course.  Karl has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles, 13 book chapters and made over 100 conference presentations, and served on numerous editorial and review panels.  He teaches industrial and organizational psychology, leadership, organizational change, and professional ethics.  Karl has won numerous awards for teaching and research. Karl also regularly teaches leadership development in the Executive Ed. Programs at Emory, UCLA, HEC Paris, and UGA. He has served as a consultant with many large and small corporations, non-profit and government organizations including, United Parcel Service, The U.S. Dept. of Treasury, Siemens, The Jet Propulsion Lab, and Cox Automotive.

A  Few Quotes From This Episode

• “Every time I have done this, it has freed up experts to do the work they actually want to do.”
• “Tacit knowledge is lived wisdom—it’s what makes an expert an expert.”
• “AI is a tool, it is not truth.”
• “We need to ask how judgments are made, not just whether AI can render them.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: Personal Knowledge by Michael Polanyi
• Book: The MAP: A Practical Guide to Leadership Development by Keith Eigel & Karl Kuhnert
• Article: Training Innovative AI to Provide Expert Guidance on Prescription Medications by Kuhnert
• Article: Teaching Leadership: Where Theory Bridges Practice by Kuhnert

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective.

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Misha Rubin is an executive “What’s Next” strategist who helps C-level leaders and high-achievers break income ceilings, land strategic leadership roles, and navigate bold career pivots while regaining meaning and momentum. Grounded in 15+ years as a Wall Street advisor and former EY Partner, he’s led $100M+ transformations and coached hundreds of executives to breakthroughs in compensation, clarity, and career strategy. His work is results-focused, built around executive positioning and decision-making, and supported by a proprietary tool that brings vision, clarity, and next-step confidence.

A  Few Quotes From This Episode

• “We are CEOs of our careers and our lives, and somehow we tolerate not having a strategy for them.”
• “The slow lane is gone. If you are in a slow lane, that’s not a great place to be nowadays.”
• “You have to be nimble and bold to meet the needs of the future.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: Loving What Is by Byron Katie 
• The Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum 

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective.

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Dr. Joel Rothaizer is a psychologist, executive coach, organizational consultant and leadership development specialist. He’s Board Certified in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology, and a Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. His book on leadership, called Clear Impact, has been strongly endorsed by Ken Wilber. The head of Integral Zen calls it the most integral book on leadership he’s ever read.

A  Few Quotes From This Episode

• “Helping leaders see the logical next step is the easy part. Helping them see why they do not take it is the art.”
• “Whatever you are biased toward, you lose the value of it when you over-privilege it.”
• “Everything goes better as a polarity. There is not a single value you can come up with that is not better understood as a polarity.”
• “People will integrate a tool at the level of complexity they live at.”
• “A polarity map is inherently developmentally energizing. It temporarily helps people think at a higher level than they would on their own.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: Clear Impact by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
• Article: Guaranteed to Optimize Your Leadership Effectiveness in Minutes a Day by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
• Article: The Wake I Leave by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
•  Article: Co-Responsibility: The Essential Foundation for Effective Performance Collaboration by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
• Article: Organizational Leader: Do You Really “Think Systems”?
• Book: Cloudless Mind: Conversations on Buddhahood by Dan Brown

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspec

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Dr. Joel Rothaizer is a psychologist, executive coach, organizational consultant and leadership development specialist. He’s Board Certified in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology, and a Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. His book on leadership, called Clear Impact, has been strongly endorsed by Ken Wilber. The head of Integral Zen calls it the most integral book on leadership he’s ever read.

A  Few Quotes From This Episode

• “You leave a wake in every interaction. The real question is not just what kind of wake you left, but whether you even noticed.”
• “Thirty seconds before every conversation, set a task goal and a people goal. That one habit can catapult your leadership capacity.”
• “Performance isn’t about you or me — it’s about how we’re doing together. Start a performance conversation with that and everything shifts.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Book: Clear Impact by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
• Article: Guaranteed to Optimize Your Leadership Effectiveness in Minutes a Day by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
• Article: The Wake I Leave by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
•  Article: Co-Responsibility: The Essential Foundation for Effective Performance Collaboration by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
• Article: Organizational Leader: Do You Really “Think Systems”?
• Book: Cloudless Mind: Conversations on Buddhahood by Dan Brown
• Ted Talk: Everyday Leadership by Drew Dudley

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and explorati

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Andrew McMasters is an actor, director, and consultant who helps leaders and teams strengthen communication, collaboration, and presence through the power of performance. As the author of Listening Without Agenda, he blends acting techniques with business strategy to create authentic, engaging, and effective leadership.

A  Few Quotes From This Episode

• “Actors learn to use their bodies to communicate. Leaders forget that their body is one of the tools they use.”
• “Make your scene partner look good. That is what creates true collaboration.”
• “In improv, you cannot hold on to your agenda. You have to build something together.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Andrew's Website
• Book: Slow Horses

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. 

About  Scott J. Allen

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My Approach to Hosting

• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

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