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PeopleFirst! with Morag BarrettWelcome to SkyeTeam's People First. Author: Morag Barrett & SkyeTeam
Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter! Language: en Genres: Business, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From Bronze to Gold Leadership: Why Leaders Fail Alone and Win Together with Laura Armstrong
Episode 159
Monday, 9 March, 2026
In this People First! episode, I sit down with Laura Armstrong — 3x world champion martial artist, international speaker, bestselling author, and creator of The Empowered Protocol — for a conversation about what actually builds resilient, connected, high-performing leaders.Laura spent nearly a decade earning silver and bronze medals before finally breaking through to gold. The difference wasn’t talent, discipline, or sheer force of will — it was support. And that insight now shapes everything she teaches leaders about emotional regulation, safety, team connection, and why going it alone is the fastest way to underperform.This episode challenges the myth of the heroic, solo leader and instead focuses on how grounded, emotionally aware leaders create trust, stability, and results.What we explore:Why leaders sabotage themselves by trying to do everything aloneHow fear shuts down creativity, collaboration, and innovation — often silentlyThe real meaning of resilience (hint: it’s not about powering through)Somatic tools leaders can use to regulate emotion in real timeThe “pause point” that separates reaction from responseWhy calm leadership spreads calm — and panic spreads chaosHow to build the support networks leaders actually needWhy labels and old identities (the “brilliant jerk,” the “tough one,” the “world champion”) eventually stop serving usHow to step into authentic power without posturing or perfectionIf you’re navigating tough conversations, overloaded teams, persistent stress, or a culture where fear is doing more damage than anyone admits, this one offers a practical path forward.📌 Connect with Laura: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarmstrong/TalkWithLaura.com
