Rephonic
Artwork for The Leadership Enigma

The Leadership Enigma

Adam Pacifico
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
London
Ukraine
Kyiv
Longevity
Leadership Enigma
Human Resources
Jessica Sweetman
Medmen
Streetscope
Fyma
Encode Club
Culture
Metinvest
E-Bikes
Autonomous Vehicles
WADA
Infosys
Infosys AI Journey

For 30 years I've uncovered the best and worst of human behaviour and endeavour.Now it's time to truly understand what we mean by leadership in a chaotic world. I've delivered live events to over 60,000 around the world as a leadership expert, author, opinion columnist and barrister. Each week I'll explore the power and potential of the human being with global experts, academics, rising stars, amb... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes256Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BusinessEducation

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Leadership Enigma

Latest Episodes

As AI gets smarter, does human leadership become less important or more? In this landmark episode of The Leadership Enigma, host Adam Pacifico launches the first-ever Global Human Centered Leadership Index, joined by two exceptional former CEOs: Ange... more

Could your diet be holding back your leadership performance? In this one-of-a-kind episode, host Adam Pacifico is joined by executive educator and author Adam Kingl for a live cooking demonstration a first in 300 episodes of The Leadership Enigma. Ad... more

What does real leadership look like when your team is working through blackouts, missile strikes, and the daily uncertainty of war? In this powerful episode of The Leadership Enigma, host Adam Pacifico sits down with Maryna Pavliuk, General Manager o... more

In this episode of The Leadership Enigma, Adam Pacifico sits down with Karen Moorhouse, CEO of the International Tennis Integrity Agency, to explore the challenges of protecting integrity in one of the world's biggest sports. From high-profile anti-d... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Adam Kingl
Author of Executive Eats, leadership educator
Executive Eats (co-authoring project)
Episode: Executive Eats: The Science of Eating & Cooking Your Way to Better Leadership
Maryna Pavliuk
General Manager of Glovo in Ukraine
Glovo / Delivery Hero
Episode: Leading Through War | Maryna Pavliuk
Karen Moorhouse
CEO of the International Tennis Integrity Agency
International Tennis Integrity Agency
Episode: Leading Tennis Integrity | Karen Moorhouse
Sanjay Dutt
Senior Vice President and Global Head of HR Centres of Excellence
EXCEL
Episode: AI Won’t Wait And Neither Should Leaders
Yuriy Ryzhenkov
CEO of Metinvest
Metinvest
Episode: Leading In A Warzone | Yuriy Ryzhenkov
Annie Coleman
Former UBS and UniCredit senior leader; global ambassador for the Stanford Center on Longevity
Stanford Center on Longevity
Episode: The Longevity Risk | Annie Coleman
Ashok Ramchandran
Director of Human Resources at Aditya Birla Group
Aditya Birla Group
Episode: AI Won’t Save You… Unless You Do This First | Ashok Ramchandran
Shaji Matthews
EVP and CHRO of Infosys
Infosys
Episode: AI Will Replace You… Unless You Do This First | Shaji Mathews
Raj Kumar Dubey
Director of HR at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
BPCL
Episode: Building a Gas Empire | Raj Kumar

Host

Adam Pacifico
Host of The Leadership Enigma and related special series; seasoned leadership expert and commentator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • A breath of fresh air!

    Adam's way of getting expert opinions from guests is fantastic! The conversations are all well thought out, even in a casual setting. He brings a breath of fresh air with how he conducts his podcasts which easily translates to the viewers. Any leader or aspiring leader should tune in to see what I'm talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    howardtnyc
    United States4 years ago
  • Fascinating interviews

    I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in uncovering the tools, techniques, strategies and lessons learned from global experts, academics, rising stars, ambitious upstarts and disruptors across sectors to catapult your leadership capabilities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria4 years ago
  • Full of golden nuggets to help any leader

    This series is full of fascinating interviews with really diverse guests. They all share ideas and insights that can help any leader in any position or industry. A terrific listen during a coffee break or spare 15 mins you may have.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2020svk
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • New ideas, great host.

    Adam brings a fresh perspective to challenges facing leaders today and his guests offer solutions and insights that are practical and useful. Worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raising Thinkers
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Highly Recommended

    Great interviews and a relaxed style that enables contributors to tell their authentic leadership stories. Highly recommended. *****

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotInPolitics
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests consistently provide practical, leadership-focused insights that translate to real-world impact.
The mix of high-profile executives and subject-matter experts is seen as a strong value driver.
Conversations cover diverse industries with a strong emphasis on human-centric leadership and governance.
The host's facilitation is described as natural and engaging, enabling authentic leadership storytelling.

Top Business Podcasts

The Martin Lewis Podcast
The Martin Lewis PodcastBBC Radio 5 Live
Garys Economics
Garys EconomicsGary Stevenson
Unhedged
UnhedgedFinancial Times & Pushkin Industries
Aspire with Emma Grede
Aspire with Emma GredeEmma Grede | Audacy
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication TechniquesMatt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart
Founders
FoundersDavid Senra

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

223: Being Basil Fawlty | Adam Jackson-Smith
Q: What had John and the team chosen as part of the audition and what were they looking for to make the decision?
They were seeking a compatible company dynamic and the ability for cast members to mesh; the final round involved round-robin auditions with multiple Sibyls, Polly's, Manuel's, and Basil's to assess chemistry and fit within the ensemble.
Leading Tennis Integrity | Karen Moorhouse
Q: How do you test in such a vast sport and ensure unpredictability?
Testing is unpredictable, not random; it includes many top events like Grand Slams, with a broader set of players under greater scrutiny, plus independent labs and a transparent process.
238: Switch Off to Switch On | Dr James Hewitt
Q: What is hustle culture and why is it problematic?
Hustle culture treats humans as machines, ignoring limits and assuming constant high output is sustainable; the consequence is misalignment with real human needs and eventual burnout, which requires a third-way approach that blends periods of high effort with deliberate rest and boundary management.
237: From CEO to PIP - Anne Chow
Q: What is your guidance for leaders navigating a polarized world and changing workplaces?
Focus on what you can control, clarify your organization's purpose and values, and lead inclusively by engaging diverse perspectives to avoid echo chambers and capture broad talent and customer bases.
237: From CEO to PIP - Anne Chow
Q: How did you handle moving from individual contributor to leading hundreds of people?
I leaned into areas I was less experienced in, built the right leadership team, and focused on learning from the people on the front lines, using skip-level conversations to understand their work and concerns.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Leadership Enigma

What is The Leadership Enigma about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused show that draws in top executives, HR leaders, and business strategists to explore how leadership works in chaotic, technology-driven environments. Recent episodes center AI-enabled transformation, crisis management, culture as a competitive edge, and human-centered leadership, often framed through concrete corporate case studies and high-profile industry guests. The conversations tend to blend practical frameworks with personal storytelling, offering actionable takeaways for boards, C-suite leaders, and people teams. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from HR leaders and CHROs to CEOs, athletes-turned-leaders, and policy advisers—delivering cross-disciplinary leadership insights and real-world examples. The sh... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Leadership Enigma?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Leadership Enigma. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Leadership Enigma and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Leadership Enigma get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Leadership Enigma, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Leadership Enigma?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Leadership Enigma, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Leadership Enigma have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Leadership Enigma has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Leadership Enigma?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Leadership Enigma:

1. How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill

How many episodes of The Leadership Enigma are there?

The Leadership Enigma launched 6 years ago and published 256 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Leadership Enigma?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Leadership Enigma?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Leadership Enigma from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Leadership Enigma?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Leadership Enigma. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Leadership Enigma?

Recent guests on The Leadership Enigma include:

1. Adam Kingl
2. Maryna Pavliuk
3. Karen Moorhouse
4. Sanjay Dutt
5. Yuriy Ryzhenkov
6. Annie Coleman
7. Ashok Ramchandran
8. Shaji Matthews

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days