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Second Crack — The Leadership Podcast

Gerrit Pelzer, Martin Aldergard
Leadership
Leadership Development
Coaching
Motivation
Employee Engagement
Corporate Leadership
Inner Development Goals
GAPS Grid
Change Management
Self-Reflection
Executive Coaching
Forgiveness
Organizational Change
Emotional Intelligence
Autonomy
Expat Leadership
Leadership Challenges
Leadership Transition
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Health

Leadership Consultant Martin Aldergard and Executive Coach Gerrit Pelzer explore everyday leadership dilemmas and paradoxes. Get ready for thought-provoking questions which invite self-reflection and help you grow as a leader. More info: secondcrackleadership.com

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Martin Farrell
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Former professional volleyball team captain and athletic coach
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Janolof Elander
Leadership and transformation guide with over 20 years of experience in the IT consulting business
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Ilkka Mäkitalo
Founder of Howspace, experienced in change management
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Episode: Transformation and the Power of Involvement - with Ilkka Mäkitalo
Dr. Melanie Maas-Brunner
Chief Technology Officer and Board Member at BASF, experienced in research, production, strategy and business.
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Episode: Lessons From Women In Leadership − With Dr. Melanie Maas-Brunner and Evelyn Chau
Evelyn Chau
Director of Corporate Banking at HSBC Sweden, experienced in global financial institutions including Distressed Debt and Finance of US Sports Teams.
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Episode: Lessons From Women In Leadership − With Dr. Melanie Maas-Brunner and Evelyn Chau
Ed Renshaw
Executive coach with extensive experience in leadership development.
Episode: What Can Leaders Learn from Horses? With Ed Renshaw
Dr. Charlotte Tamason
Intuition coach who helps people reconnect with their inner guidance for clarity and alignment.
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Episode: Intuition in Leadership - with Dr. Charlotte Tamason
Enrico Cañal Bruland
General Manager at a multinational pharmaceutical company
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Episode: Develop Leadership Resilience - with Enrico Cañal Bruland

Hosts

Martin Aldergård
Leadership Consultant; focuses on change and transformation within organizations.
Gerrit Pelzer
Executive Coach; combines Western science with Asian wisdom in leadership coaching.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Head, Heart, and Hand inspired ❤️

    Gerrit and Martin you are inspiring by your questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kltchrb
    Germany2 years ago
  • Very professional in its content

    I like Gerrit and his way of thinking in the world of leadership and behaviour.

    Greetings from Bkk. T.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AsienTom
    Germany4 years ago

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Guests consistently bring practical insights and fresh perspectives.
Glean actionable leadership takeaways that translate into real work.
High-quality, thoughtful conversations with strong host dynamics.

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The Inner Development Goals 2.0 - Bringing Forgiveness into Leadership
Q: How can leaders address wrongdoings without continuous conflicts?
Leaders should set clear standards and discuss acceptable behaviors to prevent future issues.
The Inner Development Goals 2.0 - Bringing Forgiveness into Leadership
Q: What can leaders do to make people feel seen and valued without gossiping?
Leaders should recognize and create positive conditions for their team, ensuring individuals feel valued to reduce gossip.
Good Leaders in Turbulent Times − with Martin Farrell
Q: What can people learn from your experience and the experience the people in the book had?
Avoidance, and the importance of seeking help and noticing the discomfort in leadership challenges.
Stop Telling, Start Learning: Five Steps to People-Powered Change
Q: What makes this change relevant and meaningful for the people that we need to get on board?
Identifying what makes the change relevant to others is crucial for successful implementation.
Stop Telling, Start Learning: Five Steps to People-Powered Change
Q: How do you handle this dilemma between wanting to move fast, but eventually needing the time to involve as many people as possible?
Leaders need to balance urgency with the necessity to involve people, as quick, superficial change does not lead to long-term sustainable results.

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2. Michael Andrei
3. Janolof Elander
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7. Ed Renshaw
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