The Unlock Moment: find your purpose for leadership and life

The Unlock Moment is that flash of remarkable clarity when you suddenly know the right path ahead. Listeners to this podcast are discovering their own Unlock Moments, by bearing witness to the stories of others and by learning from experts on coaching, psychology and motivation. Every lock needs a key, and for you to discover your own Unlock Moment, you’re going to need to find the right key for you. That’s why I created these Box of Keys episodes, little ideas that might help you find your own moment of remarkable clarity. Welcome to my Box of Keys.You can’t think to a deadline. It’s a phrase I wrote in my book, The IDEA Mindset, about how to figure out what you want, and how to get it. But what does it mean and is it your key to an Unlock Moment of remarkable clarity?--The IDEA Mindset: https://theideamindset.com The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

This episode is all about getting unstuck in mid-life and unlocking your passion. Based here in the UK, Clare Roberts-Molloy is a potentiality coach, empowering individuals and businesses to identify and achieve their potential. She focuses on working with women over the age of 40 to realise their goals and dreams. As a multi-entrepreneur who is passionate about her local community, Clare is a curator of one of the TEDx idea sharing events, the founder and chair of Periods Matter, a period poverty charity, a magistrate and a trustee of other women-focused charities and organisations.--Clare Roberts-Molloy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-roberts-molloy/Periods Matter: https://www.periodsmatter.co.uk/TEDx Wolverhampton: https://tedxwolverhampton.com/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this Unlock Micro-Moment, you're hearing a short extract from my conversation with Anthony Fletcher, the ground-breaking CEO of Believe In Science, the parent company of healthy doughnut business Urban Legend, and former CEO of Graze Snacks. Since our conversation he has raised over £10m and launched Urban Legend in leading UK retailers Tesco and Selfridges. In this short extract he talks about discovering how to become the most effective leader he could be. Enjoy this Unlock Micro-Moment with Anthony Fletcher! For the full conversation, check out Episode 25 of The Unlock Moment.--Anthony Fletcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fletcher-3b766a27/Urban Legend: https://urban-legend.com/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

My name’s Dr Gary Crotaz, award-winning author of ‘The IDEA Mindset’. In this Unlock Micro-Moment, you’re hearing a short extract from one of my top guests on The Unlock Moment podcast. Morag Barrett is a member of the prestigious Marshall Goldsmith 100 group of leading coaches and author of multiple books on leadership and culture. In this short extract she talks about the critical relationship dynamics you need to recognise in the workplace. Enjoy this Unlock Micro-Moment with Morag Barrett!--Morag Barrett: https://skyeteam.com/about/morag-barrett/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

From off-the-charts low scores in his school exams to raising $3 billion, Marc Kramer's story is an extraordinary one of defying expectations and making his own way in the world. As he puts it with his characteristic dry wit, "I think people always want to say, 'No, that can't happen.' And yet they overlook the fact that if somebody puts themselves out there and tries it, that there's a reasonably good chance that that might work. After all, it's all a matter of trying. I always tell my kids 50% of life is just showing up." Marc is now the executive director of the Private Investors Forum and has worked with over 1,500 companies from all over the world making introductions to angel investors. He is also the host of the hit podcast, 'The Best Business Minds'. This is an inspirational journey and a reminder that you should never write anyone off just because they didn't pass the conventional hurdles.--Marc Kramer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-kramer-21280/The Best Business Minds podcast: https://thebestbusinessminds.com/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

My name’s Dr Gary Crotaz, award-winning author of ‘The IDEA Mindset’. In this Unlock Micro-Moment, you’re hearing a short extract from one of my top guests on The Unlock Moment podcast. Nathan Furr is a Professor of Strategy at INSEAD, France’s leading business school, and author of The Upside of Uncertainty. In this short extract he talks about how to manage, navigate and overcome uncertainty in your working life. Enjoy this Unlock Micro-Moment with Nathan Furr!--Nathan Furr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-furr-044852/Instagram: @nathanrfurr The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

My guest today comes from the world of the NBA and the NFL. I’m looking forward to hearing about what he’s learned along the way in a fascinating career in the world of sport, business and leadership.A 15-year pro sports business executive, Paul Epstein became the go-to fixer for NBA teams, NFL franchises, and league executive offices. He was the Why Coach of the San Francisco 49ers. He recognizes that victory comes from the inside, and requires an All-In culture empowered by a growth mindset and a belief that we all have unlimited potential – when we double down on our strengths, gifts, talents, and passions.The author of "The Power of Playing Offense", leadership coach, and the host of the Playmakers podcast, Paul is on a mission to inspire purpose and transform leadership as we know it.He’s got a great story and is an inspiring speaker, but I really want to find out how he got here and what makes him tick. What were those Unlock Moments of remarkable clarity when he figured out the path ahead?--https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/https://whyinstitute.com/purpose The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

The remarkable clarity that you experience in an Unlock Moment can trigger significant change in your life – a change of perspective, a change of priorities, maybe a change of location or career. When you suddenly let go of what’s been holding you back, the opportunities that appear ahead can be extraordinary.My guest today is an expert in making change happen, and he’s lived that experience himself.Alex Budak is on the faculty at the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley. He’s a social entrepreneur, and the author of the new book, “Becoming a Changemaker”. He believes everyone has the potential to lead positive change, and he dedicates his life to helping people from all walks of life become changemakers.Budak co-founded StartSomeGood.com, a platform that breaks down the barriers that prevent people from enacting change. StartSomeGood.com has now helped over 1,000 changemakers in 50 countries raise over $12 million to catalyze new initiatives. He previously ran Sweden’s leading social innovation incubator, Reach for Change, and worked at Change.org.Alex has given lectures on changemaking, entrepreneurship, and leadership in venues ranging from the Ukraine to Cambodia, Los Angeles to the Arctic Circle, and at the White House and UN agencies.“Becoming a Changemaker.” is his first book and is just out. Drawing from his UC Berkeley courses, the book gives readers the tools and confidence required to become changemakers.I’m looking forward to hearing about the Unlock Moment when Alex realized that not only could he be a changemaker – but that, more importantly, every single person can be a changemaker. He describes it as a moment that catalyzed his career and became the red thread connecting his work as a social entrepreneur and academic.I love people who love change and I can’t wait to find out more.--Alex Budak: https://www.alexbudak.com/Becoming a Changemaker: https://www.changemakerbook.com/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

I always find it fascinating talking with veterans about the transition from the command and control structure of the military to the leadership and cultural conventions of the civilian world. We know that veterans can be some of the most inspiring and effective leaders in the workplace, but that’s no accident. It takes time to transition, assisted by personal development, mentoring, coaching. All designed to find that true, authentic leader that can bring their best self to the workplace. My guest on this episode of The Unlock Moment is a deep expert in unlocking the potential in veterans.After graduating from the University of San Francisco, Kevin Sullivan, Lieutenant Colonel US Army (retired) served 20 years as an aviation officer with the United States Army. Throughout his military career as a Blackhawk pilot, Kevin served in numerous leadership positions, culminating with service as the Director of Aviation for the US Army Pacific Command. He is a proven leader with over 30 years of senior leadership, international business development and marketing experience. He’s worked in many sectors, including significant work supporting veterans, and is the Founder and President of Leading Points Corporation, a company that builds and implements comprehensive military programs for businesses interested in establishing themselves within the military and government markets. He’s launched military programs for companies as diverse as CostCo, Golf Channel, Vail Resorts, Untuckit and many more.And now as we move into a new era where coaching is becoming available in the palm of your hand, Kevin and his team are working together with me and my colleagues at pioneering digital coach company KultraLab on a fascinating idea to support hundreds of thousands of veterans across the US using the power of digital coaching. We’ll come to that later in the conversation.I’m keen to learn more about Kevin’s own experience of the military to civilian transition, and the Unlock Moments of remarkable clarity that helped him to figure out the path ahead. I’m also hoping to learn more about what drives his passion to continue to serve veterans and his vision for the future.--Leading Points Corporation: http://www.leadingpoints.com/KultraLab: https://kultralab.com/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

Now this is an episode I’ve been looking forward to recording for a long time. When you look at the global coaching community, there are very many coaches but not many that you would recognise walking down the street. Today’s guest is one of the most famous faces in world coaching. After starting her career in broadcast radio, Maika Leibbrandt spent over 14 years at the Gallup Organisation where she developed and launched Gallup’s Global Strengths Coach program, educating thousands of coaches and leaders on the life-changing potential of a talent-first approach to coaching – one of those coaches was me. Together with her colleague Jim Collison, she spent many years co-hosting Gallup’s popular Theme Thursday podcast, a tool for understanding and interpreting Gallup’s CliftonStrengths talent assessment. Every single one of my coachees over many years has undertaken CliftonStrengths and I always direct them to Jim and Maika’s incredible podcast content to discover more about their top talents and strengths.After working in different contexts and different countries, Maika describes herself as coming home to coaching. She says it’s the work she was born to do. Just last month she took the leap to set up her own business and is now helping leaders in her own right to experience their unique power and promise.Maika has been one of my top targets to convince and cajole to come on the podcast ever since I started The Unlock Moment, and I can assure you with absolute certainty that this is an episode you will not want to miss.--Maika Leibbrandt: https://www.hellomaika.com/Maika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthstalk/CliftonStrengths Theme Thursday podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gallup-theme-thursday/id960806223Gallup CliftonStrengths: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

My guest today is something of a legend in the business world, a champion of inclusive leadership and famous for building a culture of incredible employee engagement.Garry Ridge, the self-styled Culture Coach, has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, makers of the iconic penetrating oil. Most of us have probably reached for our can when we’ve had a squeaky wheel or a stuck lock – it’s the kind of product that needs no introduction and no squeaky or squeak-free home can be without it.Garry is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.Garry’s philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle’s quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that principle into action, Garry believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and are provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy!He is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company.In 2009, Garry co-authored a book with renowned speaker and author Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called ‘Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.” A native of Australia, Garry holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.And like several others who have graced The Unlock Moment in recent times, Garry is a member of the esteemed Marshall Goldsmith 100 group of the world’s leading executive coaches.I’m looking forward to hearing Garry’s unique perspective on inclusive leadership and how to build a culture where your people are truly engaged. And of course, to discover the Unlock Moments when he figured out this remarkable clarity about the path ahead.--Garry Ridge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryridge/The Learning Moment: https://thelearningmoment.net/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I’m delighted to welcome one of America’s top corporate leaders, James D White, to The Unlock Moment. As the former CEO of the smoothie brand Jamba Juice, James led a successful turnaround, achieved record results and ushered in a new era of diversity and inclusion. He is a transformational leader with over thirty years' experience as a CEO and operating executive in the consumer products, retail, and restaurant industries, as well as an experienced corporate director and adviser with twenty years of experience on more than fifteen public and private boards. James currently chairs the board of the recently IPO'd Honest Company, founded by Jessica Alba, and is Executive Chair of the startup Air Protein, in addition to several other boards.In 2020, he launched his own firm, Culture Design Lab, to coach, train, and lead CEOs, boards, Chief People Officers, and Chief Diversity Officers on operationalizing his diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) playbook. White is regularly featured in the media for his work, including Harvard Business Review, Shark Tank and the Wall Street Journal.Now, in his groundbreaking book Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World James and his daughter Krista, who has joined him in his work, offer real-world advice on how business leaders can address what has become the most important goal in the corporate world today.I’m looking forward to hearing James’s perspective on practical actions leaders can take to promote diversity and inclusion to create a true culture of belonging. And of course I’m fascinated to hear the Unlock Moments along the way that helped him figure out the path ahead.--Purchase 'Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World' at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anti-Racist-Leadership-Transform-Corporate-Race-Conscious/dp/1647821975Discover the Culture Design Lab at: https://www.culturedesignlabs.com/Discover Honest Company at: https://www.honest.com/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

Today's guest is a master in the art of a great question as well as one of the smartest people I've had the pleasure of interviewing on The Unlock Moment. This is an episode that will help you to think really big when figuring out your north star or purpose in life. Seth Goldenberg's most recent book, "Radical Curiosity: Questioning Commonly Held Beliefs to Imagine Flourishing Futures", was recently selected as an FT Business Book of the Month.Seth Goldenberg is a designer, curator, and entrepreneur who harnesses the power of questioning to catalyze innovation and cultural change. He is the founder and CEO of Curiosity & Co., a one-of-a-kind bookstore, experience laboratory, and design-ventures studio, and the creator of the Ideas Salons, invitational thought-leader retreats that tackle the essential questions of our time.Goldenberg has led high-profile projects with clients such as Apple, American Express, the Oprah Winfrey Network, and the governor of Rhode Island. He also founded Dialog:City, the civic arts festival for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Wired, and Fast Company. He lives on the island of Jamestown, Rhode Island.--https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2205446/seth-goldenberg/https://www.instagram.com/goldenbergseth/https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-goldenberg/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

For many years I’ve encouraged my corporate teams and my coaching clients to take a more 100,000 foot view of the world. We all have a habit of getting lost in the weeds sometimes and it’s a useful skill to be able to rise above the chaos and survey the big picture. So it made a huge amount of sense to bring someone on to the podcast who could help us do just that.For space tech CEO Ryan Hartman, a life in the military, aerospace and defence prepared him for top leadership roles in some of the most cutting edge industries in the world. But what he discovered about himself and his own purpose was even more impactful. Flying fast, now the lesson of slowing down.Ryan Hartman is the Chief Executive of space tech pioneer WorldView. Based in Tucson, Arizona, WorldView is unlocking opportunities through a low-cost, long-duration persistent high-altitude flight for commercial and government customers. That’s a lot of long words and I know Ryan’s going to bring it to life for you much better than I ever could.But here on the Unlock Moment, we’re also fascinated in the personal journey. Ryan is a veteran of the US Air Force and Navy. He led the Unmanned Systems Directorate for aerospace and defence business Raytheon. And most recently he’s been President and Chief Executive of Insitu, a pioneer in the design, development and manufacturing of unmanned aircraft systems. His is a fascinating CV and I’m looking forward to finding out what he’s learned about leadership and purpose along the way in so many high performance environments.--https://worldview.space/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-m-hartman/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

When I talk to people who have experienced an Unlock Moment, a remarkable flash of clarity when they’ve figured out the path ahead, they often describe a moment of silence. It might be real silence, the absence of sound, or it might be that the world has slowed down for a moment – a shocking piece of news, a change in circumstances, that has caused them to stop and reflect. What’s the deepest silence you’ve ever known? Today, amidst the mass proliferation of mental stimulation, this may be a difficult question to answer. Yet it’s a question that could contain a key to solving some of the most serious personal and even global challenges that we face. In their new book "Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise", Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz invite us to rethink our definition of silence—not just as the absence of noise, but as a presence that can bring us energy, clarity, and deeper connection. I’m keen to discover more about how you can find this silence in your everyday life, and through that silence discover the path to your own Unlock Moment. Let’s pause ….. listen ….. and dive in to this fascinating topic. Discover more about Justin and Leigh at: https://astreastrategies.com/And buy the book at: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/golden-justin-zornleigh-marz?variant=39669210906658 and https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442122/golden-the-power-of-silence-in-a-world-of-noise-by-marz-justin-talbot-zorn-and-leigh/9781529146080 The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this remarkable Master Locksmith episode of The Unlock Moment, I meet Dr Marshall Goldsmith, the world's number one executive coach. A member of the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, Harvard Business Review named him the World’s #1 Leadership Thinker. He’s written or edited 43 books, which have sold over 2.5 million copies and been translated into 32 languages. In Amazon’s 100 best leadership-and-success books ever written, he has 2 of them, including my favourite leadership lesson of all, What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. A former professor of management practice at the Dartmouth Tuck School of Business in New Hampshire, Marshall has worked with over 200 major CEOs and their management teams. On social media he has 1.4 million followers on LinkedIn and over 3 million views on YouTube. Marshall’s new book The Earned Life came out just recently. Subtitled Lose Regret, Choose Fulfilment, it offers practical advice aimed at helping us shed the obstacles that prevent us from creating our own fulfilling lives. With this book as your guide, readers can close the gap between what they plan to achieve and what they actually get done – even in a world full of inescapable unfairness and curveballs – and live an earned life that is too fulfilling to dwell on the “what ifs”.Find out more about Marshall at: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/Discover The Earned Life at: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/book-page-the-earned-life/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this Master Locksmith episode, I interview Morag Barrett, one of the top executive coaches in the world. She’s a leadership development expert, and bestselling author of “Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships” and “The Future-Proof Workplace”. Her new book on the ally mindset, “You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up as One!)” is coming out later this year. Morag is the founder and CEO of SkyeTeam, a boutique leadership development firm, and has supported more than 15,000 leaders from 20 countries and on 4 continents achieve outstanding results by improving the effectiveness of their leadership and teams. She herself worked in the finance industry for 15 years, including with Royal Bank of Scotland. I love talking to coaches who have sat on both sides of the table. Morag was recently selected from more than 16,000 candidates as a “Top 100 Coach” by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, recognized as the world’s most influential leadership thinker and executive coach. For fun, in addition to time with her three sons, you’ll find Morag playing the bassoon or ballroom dancing – now that’s a passion we share!Discover more about Morag Barrett at:https://skyeteam.com/morag-barrettand listen to her podcast People First! at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peoplefirst-with-morag-barrett/id1529214721 The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this special Master Locksmith episode, I interview INSEAD Professor and author Nathan Furr, whose latest co-authored book, “The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown” is out now. Whilst the classic format of the Unlock Moment podcast explores a person’s life and career journey and dives into their personal moments of clarity, with The Master Locksmith episodes I invite experts in psychology, leadership and motivation to bring their ideas and guidance to help you, my listener, to find your own Unlock Moments.Most people – especially leaders – view uncertainty as a negative, something anxiety-inducing, stressful, even paralysing. But what if uncertainty could be transformed to produce a wellspring of new ideas and fresh approaches, while turning fear into courage, paralysis into resilience, and converting change-resistant people into adaptive, risk-taking innovators? This is not dream thinking. It is based on the actionable, research-backed framework developed and taught by renowned INSEAD Professor and corporate advisor Nathan Furr, a global authority on leadership, strategy, digital transformation, and disruptive innovation – and one of the world’s foremost experts on managing uncertainty.Listen in and hear how to navigate uncertainty in your own life and career!Purchase 'The Upside of Uncertainty' at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Upside-Uncertainty-Guide-Finding-Possibility/dp/1647823013Discover more at: https://uncertaintypossibility.com The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I interview serial start-up entrepreneur and CEO Ben Prouty, whose experience at high-growth startups including Streetcar (car sharing), Lovespace (storage by the box), Shepper (asset inspection) and now Poncho (family support platform for working parents) taught him the stage of a company's lifecycle that energises him and brings out his best as a leader. Ben brings a refreshing honesty to counter the assumption that entrepreneurs all want to be the next Zuckerberg or Musk - in fact he is at his best in the scrappy, early stages of start-up growth. This is a rare opportunity to hear from someone who's been there and worn the t-shirt time after time, on each occasion creating strong, scaled businesses that disrupt their sectors using a fresh strategic approach and the power of technology.Ben Prouty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-prouty/Poncho: https://poncho.care/Shepper: https://shepper.com/Lovespace: https://lovespace.co.uk/The story of Streetcar: https://techcrunch.com/2010/04/21/zipcar-streetcar/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this Master Locksmith Masterclass, Dr Gary Crotaz switches from interviewer to expert, sharing content from his book about figuring out the path ahead, The IDEA Mindset. This Masterclass is all about Finding Happiness. He dives into the elements of IDEA - Identity, Direction, Engagement and Authenticity - and shows how they come together to help you intentionally design a life you love and that connects with your values and purpose. The Masterclass features memorable extracts from conversations with his guests on The Unlock Moment podcast, so you can hear how these topics show up in real people's stories of remarkable change.Discover more about The IDEA Mindset at https://theideamindset.com and explore the other episodes of The Unlock Moment to hear more from Dr Gary's guests. The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this Master Locksmith Masterclass, Dr Gary Crotaz switches from interviewer to expert, sharing content from his book about figuring out the path ahead, The IDEA Mindset. He explains the six powerful levers, the '6 Ps', that can help you build stronger mental resilience, together with tips, tricks and exercises to help you put each one into action. Each topic is illustrated with a memorable extract from a conversation with one of his guests on The Unlock Moment podcast, so you can hear how these topics show up in real people's stories of remarkable change.Discover more about The IDEA Mindset at https://theideamindset.com and explore the other episodes of The Unlock Moment to hear more from Dr Gary's guests. The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this bonus seven-minute extract from The Unlock Moment, discover a coaching masterclass from top US executive coach and author Dr Mark Goulston on his leadership framework, Michelangelo Mindset. An empowering way of unlocking your leadership talents to change the behaviour of those around you, this approach will make you think differently about what makes a great leader.Want to hear the whole episode with Dr Mark Goulston? It's Episode 6 of The Unlock Moment.https://markgoulston.com/https://michelangelomindset.com/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I interview emerging stars of the dance and performance world Anthony and Kel Matsena. This episode of The Unlock Moment is very special, very moving, very powerful. Listening back. I was amazed at Anthony and Kel's richness of thought, their perspective, their wisdom at such a young age, still only in their 20s. The Matsena brothers have been through a huge amount in their lives. Being uprooted from their home in Zimbabwe, terrible family tragedy, and their experience of oppression has shaped their creative identity as breakthrough choreographers and performers. But so has the warm community that welcomed and embraced them in South Wales, the creative industry that has given them a huge platform, and the audiences who are wowed by their work. I've known the brothers a while and knew some of their story before we talked, but I have rarely had a conversation that has left me so affected. If you're like me, you'll be struck by how the tough times could so easily have pushed them to a really dark place, and instead have inspired them to speak through love, joy and empowerment in their creative voice. With most of these podcasts, we edit them down to give you just the best bits of the conversation. Here it's so compelling, we just couldn't take anything out. Sit back and listen in to this incredible interview with the extraordinary Anthony and Kel Matsena.Shades of Blue - Exclusive Preview: https://youtu.be/JU6dg6buiRkMatsena Productions: https://www.matsenaproductions.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/anthony_matsenahttps://www.instagram.com/kelmatsenahttps://www.instagram.com/matsenaproductions The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

Cinta Miller is one of the top stylists in the business. She's worked for some of the biggest brands in the world. She's created looks for London Fashion Week. She's worked with the likes of Robbie Williams and Ed Sheeran. But she didn't make it to the top in her field by accident. This is a story thats starts on a council estate, a challenging school environment, scraping by, living on tips to make enough money just to afford the bus fare to be able to get to work the next day. If you want to hear what it sounds like to make it through passion, grit, hard work and serious amounts of hustle, this is the episode for you. Cinta is an amazing storyteller - honest and real. Maybe you feel the odds are against you. Maybe you feel people are knocking you back. Listen in and this will give you the confidence that you can make it if you find your focus, back your talent and your skills, and just refuse to give in.Cinta Miller: https://www.cintalondon.co.uk/Cinta Miller on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cintalondon/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I interview charity sector CEO Steve Woolcock, who became a first-time CEO last year when taking on the top job at educational charity First Rung, an organisation that exists to provide learning and employment opportunities to support young people in the UK to achieve success and fulfil their potential. Steve talks eloquently about how he worked on unlocking his natural talents and strengths, helping him to find his feet in the CEO role, define his unique leadership style and bring his best to this amazing charity.First Rung: http://www.firstrung.org.uk/Barnardo's: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/Steve Woolcock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-woolcock-47365610/First Rung on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-rung-limited/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this bonus ten-minute extract, executive coach, transformation specialist and international speaker Chris Tibbetts talks about his Unlock Moment, when his doctor gave him the news that he had to change his lifestyle immediately or he could drop dead at any time. He talks about how he changed his mindset in order to transform his physical health and ultimately lose over 100kg in weight - ten years on he's here to tell the tale.Want to hear the whole interview with Chris? It's Episode 18 of The Unlock Moment.Instagram and Facebook: @theemotionaleatingcoachukWeb: https://emotionaleatingcoach.uk/LinkedIn: Chris TibbettsOvereaters Anonymous: https://www.oagb.org.uk/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I meet Amit Patel, former breast and endocrine surgeon who left the NHS to pursue a career in business and entrepreneurship. After six years in Director roles for the £12bn international healthcare group BUPA, Amit decided to strike out on his own and found Peachy, the UK's first truly digital health insurance platform targeting millenials and small to medium-sized enterprises. He describes the tough decision to leave medicine, how he weighed up his love for helping people and performing surgery with the challenges of control of career path as a doctor. Amit talks openly and honestly about taking on risk and keeping moving forward even when life is uncertain. This is an episode that will resonate strongly with people in vocational professions - medicine, dentistry, law etc. - who are exploring their options and also with those who have left and are struggling with doubt or regret.Amit Patel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitpatel911/Peachy: https://www.peachy.health/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this bonus nine-minute extract, Patrick J. McGinnis, investor, author, podcaster and the inventor of FOMO talks about his Unlock Moment when he found perspective after a highly challenging period of his career through the 2008 financial crash and started to rebuild for the future. Patrick's unique take on the Easter Bunny helps to expose the difference between myth and reality in discerning what really matters when designing a career that you truly love and that connects with your values and purpose.Want to hear the whole interview with Patrick? It's Episode 16 of The Unlock Moment.Website: https://patrickmcginnis.com/Podcast: https://fomosapiens.com/Instagram: @patrickjmcginnisThe 10% Entrepreneur: https://www.amazon.co.uk/10-Entrepreneur-Startup-Without-Quitting/dp/1591848091Fear Of Missing Out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fear-Missing-Out-Decision-Making-Overwhelming/dp/1492694940 The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I meet Adwoa Akoto, British-Ghanaian actor, writer, model and entrepreneur who appeared in HBO/BBC's hit series 'I May Destroy You'. She talks about her unusual route from economics and finance into acting and how her experience working with NGOs shaped her desire to create impact in this world. Reflecting on the conversation, she says, "I didn't even realise a lot of the answers to the questions that you're asking me, I've never really thought about in so much detail. So this has been really enlightening for myself as well." Listen to the power of silence in allowing the brain to do the thinking it needs to do - an essential element of discovering your own moments of remarkable clarity. Adwoa is an inspiration to young actors and entrepreneurs, especially those of hybrid nationality like herself, and this episode is an object lesson in how you can discover clarity in your path ahead if you just create the right environment for great thinking.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adwoaakoto_Twitter: https://twitter.com/adwoaakoto_ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I meet celebrated healthy food inventor, entrepreneur and CEO, Anthony Fletcher, whose experience at Innocent Drinks followed by 8 years as the CEO of Graze snacks inspired his mission to remove the junk from junk food and reinvent the doughnut through his latest Willy Wonka creation, Urban Legend. He describes with great honesty and authenticity both the highlights and the tough moments of growing Graze to a $100m turnover business, facing major challenges along the way that threatened the fundamental business model. He talks about how it impacted him as a leader and how he had to change his ways of working with the team to reflect the maturation of the business. This is CEO-ship in its most raw form - fast-paced, straight-talking, no BS. Essential listening for startup CEOs and leaders transitioning from high growth to sustainable success. Grab a healthy doughnut and enjoy!Urban Legend:https://urban-legend.com/https://www.instagram.com/urbanlegendukGraze: https://www.graze.com/Innocent: https://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I meet executive coach and team facilitator Dolly Waddell, whose upbringing in the orbit of a highly successful family luxury jewellery business honed her natural instinct for entrepreneurship. A moment of tough self-reflection made clear how her life as a vicar's wife and mother of four was defined and constrained by societal expectations, running contrary to her vibrant natural spirit of individuality. This Unlock Moment led her to intentionally change the rules, define her own future and take ownership of the path ahead. Supported by a loving husband and a family advisory board aged between 5 and 13 (the offspring genuinely have contracts in place - listen in!), Dolly's energy and spirit that she brings to her life and work is truly infectious and I'm sure you will enjoy this fabulous episode!--Web: https://dollywaddell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dollywaddell/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this exclusive long-form interview I talk to World Ballroom Showdance Champion, Strictly Come Dancing Champion, musical theatre star and someone I’m proud to call a close friend, Joanne Clifton. She describes in compelling and sometimes shocking detail the journey she took to becoming world champion - the intense training regime, the extreme physical and psychological pressure she endured and the toll it took on her mental health. From having her ankles whipped in the training room to extreme emotional pressure and financial stress, this is an unforgettable story that has not been told previously in this depth and with such honesty and openness. This is a side of Joanne Clifton that you have likely never heard before. It brings new context to her extraordinary reserves of strength and fortitude and contains a powerful message about courage, resilience and self-worth.--Joanne Clifton’s world championship-winning performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er7tPzt0__kJoanne Clifton on the world championship podium (referenced in the interview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVDp5fJh-kJoanne Clifton and Harry Judd on Strictly Come Dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7O1juxTB_4Joanne Clifton and Ore Oduba on Strictly Come Dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYX6laFZuAgJoanne Clifton in Thoroughly Modern Millie: https://youtu.be/CDQjh4LfZooJoanne Clifton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjoanneclifton The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I meet Amanda Britton, the inspirational Chief Executive, Principal and Artistic Director of the world-renowned Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Her powerful story, from leaving home at the age of 12 to pursue her passion for dance, through being one of the youngest new hires at Ballet Rambert and eventually taking on leadership of the iconic Rambert School, reflects her deep personal connection with dance and the legacy of Marie Rambert, but also her incredible vision for the future of a School that just celebrated its centenary. She talks in depth about how the team pivoted an elite dance training institution to fully online learning within 3 weeks of the start of the COVID pandemic and discusses what managing the School and its family of students through the crisis taught her about leadership, culture and values. Essential listening for senior executives, especially those leading brands with a significant legacy to protect. Enjoy this episode - Amanda demonstrates how the best leadership comes straight from the heart.Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance: https://www.rambertschool.org.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rambertschool/"Away As One" - a film by Rambert School student Blair Moore. The incredible story of how Rambert School managed to shift world-class dance training on to Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eIdi65DmWgArchive interview with Marie Rambert, founder of Rambert School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gng5b2_a_Ko The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I interview Brett Sammels who worked his way up through the family business LAW Creative, helping to build it into one of the leading European independent full-service marketing agencies. He talks about managing the weight of the family name, building a distinctive culture and eventually taking the hot seat as Managing Director. I do a significant amount of coaching work with family businesses preparing the next generation to take over leadership in the coming years, and Brett articulates many of the unique characteristics and responsibilities of proving yourself as a member of the founding family.Web:https://www.lawcreative.co.uk/https://hertspodcaststudio.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettsammels/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I interview charismatic Canadian retail leader Normand Ciarlo who ran the leading luxury department store in Montreal - Holt Renfrew Ogilvy. With a background in dance and performing arts, Normand brings his love of theatre to the retail stage. Passionate about creating a culture in which everyone feels that they belong, Normand talks with conviction and brings to life his leadership philosophy on diversity, inclusion and belonging, and how senior leaders can create the environment in which their teams feel fully engaged and able to fulfil their potential.Normand Ciarlo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/normandciarlo/Holt Renfrew Ogilvy: https://www.holtrenfrew.com/en/stores?location=holtrenfrewogilvy The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I interview New York-based Tayo Rockson, an inspiring thought leader in diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. A self-styled polymath-in-progress, Tayo has established himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding. He has graced various stages including TEDx, the Chautauqua Institution in New York, and the United Nations. Tayo hosts 'As Told By Nomads', one of the top business podcasts for entrepreneurs in the world, and is the author of 'Use Your Difference To Make A Difference', a book on how to connect and communicate in a cross-cultural world. In this powerful conversation, Tayo reveals how a near-death experience shifted his mindset from a crippling fear of failure to a fear of not achieving his potential - it changed his life.Web: https://tayorockson.com/Instagram, Tiktok: @tayorocksonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/As Told By Nomads podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730Use Your Difference To Make A Difference book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Use-Your-Difference-Make-Cross-Cultural/dp/1119590698 The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I interview executive coach, transformation specialist and international speaker Chris Tibbetts. Massively overweight and faced with the prospect of just six months to live, he turned his life around and went on to lose over 100kg - transforming his life expectancy in the process. Ten years on, he now helps others to be in the best shape both physically and mentally. This is a raw and honset account of the ebbs and flows of a battle with emotional eating, and an inspiration for listeners facing into seemingly impossible odds.Instagram and Facebook: @theemotionaleatingcoachukWeb: https://emotionaleatingcoach.uk/LinkedIn: Chris TibbettsOvereaters Anonymous: https://www.oagb.org.uk/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode I interview social impact entrepreneur, investor and EdTech pioneer Nick Novak, who spent years working intensively in high profile and high-growth EdTech platforms including Schoolnet and Arbor Education Partners. Nick had figured out his personal values some years before, but his Unlock Moment was the realisation that knowing was not enough - he had to take action in order to combat burnout and create the happy and fulfilling life he craved. It's a powerful story that will resonate with anyone who is feeling stressed, overwhelmed and burned out, with guidance on practical steps you can take to change the narrative.Find out more about Nick at: https://nicholasnovak.com/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

Tony Walmsley has coached at some of the biggest football clubs in the world. It shaped his thinking on how to inspire world-class leaders who influence performance. His Unlock Moment came when thrust into a live TV interview after a tough defeat - how he handled the provocative questioning helped him to understand the kind of leader he was at his best. The vivid stories Tony tells of both the highs and the lows offers an honest, gritty and authentic reflection on a life in football and brings you right on to the touchline in the heat of the game.Want to hear the whole interview with Tony? It's Episode 11 of The Unlock Moment.--Follow Tony Walmsley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-walmsley/Discover The Leaders Advisory at: https://theleadersadvisory.com/Interview at Central Coast Mariners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT59DkSklJo The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode, I interview the inventor of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), Patrick J. McGinnis. He talks with honesty and humour about the experience of being in the wrong place at the wrong time in the 2008 financial crash and the journey he went on to discover a path where he could make a difference to millions through his books, podcast and speaking work. Patrick's hit FOMO Sapiens podcast has been downloaded over 2 million times and his TED talk on faster decision-making has over 1 million views - this is someone you're going to want to listen to and learn from!Website: https://patrickmcginnis.com/Podcast: https://fomosapiens.com/Instagram: @patrickjmcginnisThe 10% Entrepreneur: https://www.amazon.co.uk/10-Entrepreneur-Startup-Without-Quitting/dp/1591848091Fear Of Missing Out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fear-Missing-Out-Decision-Making-Overwhelming/dp/1492694940 The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode, I interview Dr Gauri Seth, psychiatrist, coach and mother of three, whose background in psychiatry, family therapy and academia formed the basis of her powerful work in helping parents build stronger family connections with their children. Her Unlock Moment was a realisation that she had to adjust her priorities in favour of her children in their most formative years, which led her to put her medical career on pause and establish herself as an entrepreneur with a successful coaching practice based around her Brain-Based Connection model for parent-child connection.Website: https://www.brainbasedconnection.co.uk/Instagram: @drgauri_connectioncoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gauri-seth-168638142/DISCLAIMER: Any information or advice Dr Gauri Seth gives is purely based on her own experience. Comments made are as a coach - this is not medical or psychiatry advice. There is no guarantee as there are many variables that will impact outcomes. Everything stated should be taken as opinion. The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this very special episode, I interview TV personality, star of Strictly Come Dancing, actor, author and astrologer Russell Grant, for whom a life-changing call to join the cast of Strictly reconnected him with a long-lost passion for performing and brought out his natural spontaneity. Strictly helped Russell recover from a dark time in his life and to rewrite the public's perception of him. It gave him a new lease of life and a refreshed energy - he is living proof that it's never too late to create a life you love. Discover a new perspective on his Strictly journey, his relationship with fame and how his upbringing shaped the person he is today.Twitter: @THERussellGrantStrictly American Smooth with Flavia Cacace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkC9LACAJkAStrictly Christmas Special with Joanne Clifton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqcmCbDq-mU The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode, I interview author, speaker, and coach Simon Alexander Ong, whose Unlock Moment was sitting in the crowd at a Tony Robbins event, realising he was more fascinated by how Robbins created that incredible impact on his audience than he was in the content of Robbins’ talk. From a background working at Lehman Brothers in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, over the course of a decade, Simon reinvented himself as a personal development entrepreneur and has now published his first book, 'Energize', out now with Penguin. In a world where we are always 'on', Simon coaches you to work with your natural energy resources to recognize your most energized state. Simon is a seasoned speaker and author and I'm delighted that he is the first Master Locksmith episode on The Unlock Moment podcast.Follow Simon Alexandra Ong on Twitter @SimonAlexanderOInstagram: @SimonAlexanderOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/Visit his website - https://www.simonalexanderong.com/Buy Energize at https://getenergizebook.com/ The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

My interview with US strengths expert and executive coach Micah Lorenc is the most downloaded episode of The Unlock Moment to date. His blend of authentic self-reflection and beautiful storytelling has resonated strongly with you, my listeners. So here's a short and snappy seven-minute extract from our conversation talking about how he figured out that he should change his priorities and career path. If you're struggling with frustration and looking for clarity and purpose in your future, this is the episode for you.Want to hear the whole interview with Micah? It's Episode 5 of The Unlock Moment. The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode, I interview global style icon Alexis Knox, who has worked alongside the biggest names in popular music as an in-demand international fashion stylist, working with music’s most edgy personalities including Miley Cyrus, M.I.A, Charli XCX, Little Mix, Bruno Mars, Craig David, Rita Ora, Jessie J, Grimes, and more. She talks honestly and candidly about the personal toll her 24/7 globetrotting lifestyle took on her and how the pandemic lockdown in 2020 caused her to re-evaluate her priorities and design a more sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle without compromising her ambition. Alexis is a real force of nature and you can’t help but be drawn in by her relentless positivity and determination to find joy and fulfillment in everything she does. And of course, you get free fashion tips too!Follow Alexis Knox on her socials:Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @alexisknoxTiktok: @itsalexisknoxWebsite www.alexisknox.com The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

Can you give me just ten minutes of your time to learn something that might change your life? In this bite-sized extract from my conversation with actor and talent manager Samuel Haughton, he talks about how he chose between pursuing success or pursuing happiness, and about the extraordinary impact on his mindset and his life choices that followed. I have received incredible feedback from many people who have listened to Samuel's full episode and took away so much that they can apply to their own lives. Go find it, it's Episode 1 of 'The Unlock Moment'.Find the full episode, Samuel Haughton: Choosing Happiness here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/samuel-haughton-choosing-happiness/id1613086637?i=1000553655127Follow Samuel Haughton on Twitter & IG:https://www.instagram.com/samuel.haughton.42https://twitter.com/samuelhaughton The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode, I interview performance specialist and elite football coach Tony Walmsley, whose experience with Manchester United, Sheffield United, and Central Coast Mariners shaped his thinking on how to inspire world-class leaders who influence performance. His Unlock Moment came when thrust into a live TV interview after a tough defeat - how he handled the provocative questioning helped him to understand the kind of leader he was at his best. The vivid stories Tony tells of both the highs and the lows is an honest, gritty and authentic reflection on a life in football and brings you right on to the touchline in the heat of the game. There is so much to learn here about how to stay curious and lead under pressure.Follow Tony Walmsley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-walmsley/Discover The Leaders Advisory at: https://theleadersadvisory.com/Interview at Central Coast Mariners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT59DkSklJo The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode, I interview New Zealand-based wellbeing specialist and TEDx speaker Lauren Parsons, whose Unlock Moment was to transform the shy, unsporty persona from school into a confident and outgoing fitness instructor, educator, and public speaker. Listen in if you want to learn how to turn your negative labels into positive ones and unlock your confident self.Feel free to connect with Lauren on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenparsonsnz/Tune in to the Thrive TV Show at https://thrivetvshow.com/Get your complimentary copy of Lauren’s ebook “5 Keys to a Positive, Energised, High-Performance Culture” at www.LaurenParsonsWellbeing.com The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode, I interview online fashion founder Hayley Thomas, whose husband's diagnosis of Stage 3 Bowel Cancer completely changed her perspective on life and triggered her to get on and turn her entrepreneurial dream into reality. Five years on, Ben is cancer-free and her sustainable fashion brand Eleven Loves is growing from strength to strength, now with 35,000 Instagram followers. This is a powerful story of hope, teamwork, and achievement that challenges the idea that there is a 'perfect moment' to launch a business.Follow Eleven Loves on Instagram: @elevenloves.co.ukWeb: elevenloves.co.uk The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

In this episode, I interview dance / pop sensation Segiri, by day known as Serena Kern-Libera, international trade lawyer and winner of the prestigious Asian Women of Achievement award in 2020. In her Unlock Moment, deciding to launch her own record label D2D Records to support young up-and-coming talent brought together her passion for music, her sharp legal and business brain and her desire to effect social change through the power of mentorship. This podcast also features Segiri's sparkling dance / pop track 'Parallel'.Follow Serena Kern-Libera on Twitter: @Serena_KernInstagram: @SerenaKern and @segiri_musicWeb: d2drecords.com The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.