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Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay

Kul Mahay

Leaders from around the world, exploring emotional intelligence

business management

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31:01

161: How Do You Show Up When The Fear is Real? :...

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/04/07

In this episode, Kul is joined by Maria James, founder of Trust by Design, to explore how trust is built - and broken - under pressure. Drawing on experiences from the military, corporate leadership, and transformation programmes, Maria shares powerful insights on emotional intelligence, courage, and “radical visibility.” Together, they unpack why leadership behaviour matters most in moments of uncertainty, and how human-centred leadership creates trust, resilience, and performance when it’s needed

15:58

160: The Leadership Illusion - Why Smart Leaders...

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/03/31

In this episode, Kul explores why even highly intelligent leaders can make poor decisions. From overconfidence bias to groupthink, he uncovers how success can blind leaders to risk and silence dissenting voices. Using real-world examples, he highlights the importance of cognitive diversity, psychological safety, and intellectual humility.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and

15:47

159: How Good Leaders Slowly Compromise Their Values

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/03/24

In this episode, Kul explores how good leaders can slowly drift away from their values under pressure. He examines the subtle process of “ethical fading,” where targets, performance demands, and organisational pressure begin to overshadow moral judgment. Through real-world examples and leadership insights, Kul shows how small compromises can accumulate into major ethical failures.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and leaders to

20:56

158: The Weight At The Top - The Quiet Reality of...

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/03/17

In this episode, Kul explores the hidden emotional weight carried by senior leaders and the quiet reality of executive burnout. He reflects on the pressure to appear strong, decisive, and in control while navigating complex decisions and responsibility for others. Drawing on research and real coaching conversations, heexamines how isolation, relentless expectations, and an always-on culture can drain leaders’ resilience.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He

15:11

157: Leadership in the Shadow of War

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/03/10

In this episode, Kul explores how leadership is tested in the most extreme circumstances - war. Reflecting on current global conflicts and powerful historical examples, he examines how leaders respond under intense pressure and the impact their choices have on human lives. From escalation to restraint, the episode highlights the role of emotional intelligence, courage, and humanity in leadership decisions.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations

16:58

156: When Leadership Becomes Performance - The Cost...

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/02/24

In this episode, Kul explores the cost of leadership becoming performance in an age of constant visibility and social media. He examines how the pressure to appear confident, decisive, and “on” can distort decision-making, weaken authenticity, and erode trust within teams. He challenges leaders to move beyond image and optics, and return to grounded, human-centred leadership rooted in honesty, connection, and psychological safety.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He

14:33

155: The Ethics of Power - When Leadership Forgets...

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/02/17

In this episode, Kul explores the ethics of power and the danger of leaders forgetting it is borrowed, not owned. He examines how authority can quietly distort judgment, reduce empathy, and create distance from the people leaders serve. Through historical, political, and organisational examples, he highlights why stewardship, accountability, and emotional intelligence are essential to ethical leadership. Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations

21:07

154: Why Quiet Leadership is a New Super Strength

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/02/10

In this episode, Kul explores the growing power of quiet leadership in a noisy, fast-paced world. He challenges the belief that effective leaders must be the loudest voice in the room, showing instead how listening deeply, speaking with intention, and creating space for others builds trust, psychological safety, and stronger decisions. Drawing on research and real-world examples, Kul explains why influence without noise is becoming a defining leadership strength for the future.Kul Mahay has over 3

19:46

153: Why Uncomfortable Conversations Matter.

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/02/03

In this episode, Kul explores why uncomfortable conversations are not a leadership failure, but a leadership responsibility. Drawing on neuroscience, real-world case studies, and psychological safety research, the episode examines how avoidance quietly erodes trust and culture. You’ll hear why clarity delivered with compassion strengthens relationships, raises standards, and builds resilient teams - and why the conversations leaders avoid often matter most.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades

19:00

152: Why Good Leaders Choose Trust Over Control

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/01/27

In this episode, Kul explores why the most effective leaders choose trust over control - especially under pressure. Drawing on real-world examples, research, and personal insight, the conversation examines how fear-driven control erodes performance, while trust builds psychological safety, accountability, and sustainable results. If you’re leading through complexity, change, or scrutiny, this episode challenges you to rethink how you respond when it matters most.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades

20:58

151: The Courage to Slow Down

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/01/20

In this episode, Kul explores why slowing down has become one of the bravest acts of modern leadership. In a world obsessed with speed, urgency, and constant transformation, he examines the human cost of relentless acceleration - burnout, disengagement, and poor decision-making. He argues that slowing down is not about losing momentum, but about gaining clarity, trust, and sustainable performance. Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and

19:29

150: Is Hybrid Work Helping or Hurting Human Connection

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/01/13

In this episode, Kul explores whether hybrid working is strengthening or eroding human connection at work. While flexibility and productivity have improved, Kul examines the hidden emotional cost - loneliness, disconnection, and loss of belonging. Drawing on research, real-world examples, and leadership insight, he challenges organisations to intentionally design cultures that prioritise trust, psychological safety, and meaningful connection.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in

18:40

149: Why Soft Skills Are the Hard Edge of Leadership

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2026/01/06

In this episode, Kul challenges the idea that so-called “soft skills” are secondary in leadership. He explores why empathy, listening, vulnerability, adaptability, and presence are in fact the hardest - and most powerful - edge of effective leadership. Drawing on real-world examples and research, Kul shows how these human skills drive trust, performance, innovation, and lasting impact. Tune in to discover why leading with heart isn’t soft at all - it’s the true differentiator of modern,

24:57

148: The Hidden Side of Zero-Trust Security in the...

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2025/12/23

In this episode, Kul explores the hidden human impact of zero-trust security in modern workplaces. While designed to protect systems, data, and IP, zero-trust approaches can unintentionally erode trust, psychological safety, and collaboration. Kul examines how constant monitoring can affect wellbeing, creativity, and belonging, and challenges leaders to find a better balance. This episode offers a human-centred perspective on security - one that protects organisations without sacrificing trust,

28:37

147: Is the Future of Work Really About Wellbeing or...

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2025/12/09

In this episode, Kul explores whether the future of work is genuinely about employee wellbeing - or simply productivity repackaged. Amid rapid change, AI adoption, and performance pressure, he challenges leaders to rethink wellbeing as a business-critical strategy rather than a “nice to have.” Drawing on research and real-world experience, he explains why psychological safety, trust, and human-centred cultures drive sustainable performance.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in

27:43

146: Can Innovation Thrive in Cultures of Fear?

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2025/12/02

In this episode, Kul explores whether innovation can truly flourish within cultures driven by fear, blame, and defensiveness. Through real-world examples and leadership insights, he uncovers how fear stifles creativity, fuels disengagement, and drives top talent away. He also highlights the transformative power of human-centred cultures - where psychological safety, curiosity, and courageous leadership enable experimentation and genuine learning.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the

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145: Is Leadership Becoming Too Politicised

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2025/11/25

In this episode, Kul explores how leadership is becoming increasingly politicised in today’s polarised social and global climate. He examines how external political pressures, ideological division, and shifting cultural narratives are influencing organisational decisions - often at the expense of values, trust, and psychological safety. He argues for a return to human-centred leadership rooted in clarity, connection, and shared humanity.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership

30:03

144: Why Emotional Intelligence Is Not a Weakness

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2025/11/18

In this episode, Kul challenges the misconception that emotional intelligence is a weakness. He explores how self-awareness, empathy, and human connection underpin truly effective leadership, far beyond command-and-control approaches. Through powerful stories and real-world examples, he shows how emotionally intelligent leaders build trust, inspire performance, and create environments where people thrive.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations

27:10

143: Why "Strongman" Leadership Won't Last

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2025/11/11

In this episode, Kul explores why “strongman” leadership is losing its influence in politics, workplaces, and society. He reflects on the rise of authoritarian, command-and-control leadership and contrasts it with a growing global shift toward emotional intelligence, connection, and people-first values. Through political examples and leadership stories, he shows why dominance may create short-term wins but never sustains trust or performance.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership

27:32

142: Performance Redefined: Beyond Numbers to...

Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay ·

2025/11/04

In this episode, Kul redefines what true performance means in today’s workplaces. Moving beyond targets, KPIs, and quick wins, he explores how trust, consistency, and emotional intelligence drive sustained success. He argues that real performance is about people - their connection, motivation, and shared purpose - not just numbers on a chart.Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space. He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and

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