From the 'Staying Relevant' Podcast
Now Exploring: Season 2 - Sensemaking
How do we make better sense of ourselves and our experiences in an increasingly complex world?
Season 2 is a seven-part exploration of the research and practice of sensemaking—bringing together psychology, leadership and practical frameworks to help us navigate complexity with greater awareness, agency and purpose.
Season 2 • Coming Soon
Start Here: Season 1 - Staying Relevant Tomorrow
Explore the conversations that laid the foundation for the ideas explored in Season 2. These episodes cover leadership, learning, career growth and navigating change in an increasingly complex world.
Sensemaking: A Critical Leadership Skill for the VUCA World
Sensemaking has emerged as a critical skill for leaders in this VUCA world. In this episode, I cover:
- What is sensemaking and what does it entail?
- Why is sensemaking critical for leaders in the VUCA world?
- How can you get better at sensemaking?
Why Emotional Intelligence is Important for Leaders
In this VUCA world where there is a lot of stress and chaos, the emotional intelligence of leaders can create a conducive environment for high performance. In this episode, I cover:
- Why is Emotional Intelligence important for leaders
- What is Emotional Intelligence
- How you can become an emotionally intelligent leader
Why Do Leaders Need To Be Resolute
In this VUCA world, with constant change in the environment, there can be many distractions, disruptions and disappointments. How do you respond to that as a leader? What keeps you going? In this episode, I cover why it’s important for you as a leader to be resolute and how you can become more resolute.
Why Being Adaptive Is Critical For Leaders in a VUCA World
Want to know what will help you thrive in this VUCA world? In this episode I cover:
- Why is it critical for leaders to be adaptive?
- What is at the core of adaptiveness?
- How can you develop adaptive thinking?
Credibility: Why It’s Important for Leaders & How To Develop It
In this VUCA world, the credibility of the leader is important for the success of any organisation. Want to know why it is important for leaders to build credibility, what can take away from your credibility as a leader and how to build your credibility as a leader? Listen on…
Leading in a VUCA world
Conventional leadership models have been inadequate in preparing leaders for the VUCA world that we operate in today. In this episode, I share a leadership development model that helps leaders be successful in a VUCA world.
Staying Relevant in Times of Crisis
Want to know how to deal with the current crisis and stay relevant in your market and as a leader? In this episode I cover:
- What makes it important for business leaders to stay relevant, especially in times of crisis?
- Four actionable steps for leaders to innovate their way out of a crisis situation.

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