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The Unlock Moment: The Inner Shift That Changes How You Lead

Dr Gary Crotaz PhD
Leadership
Inclusion
Culture
Social Mobility
Education Technology
Wd-40 Company
Connection
Estrangement
Education
Artificial Intelligence
Culture Design
Inequality
Conflict Management
Facebook
Tony Blair Institute For Global Change
Parent-Child Relationships
United Agents
Diversity In STEM
Inclusionable
The Seismic Shift In Leadership

Great leaders aren't defined by their title. They're defined by a moment. A moment when clarity cuts through the noise. A moment when a difficult decision becomes unavoidable. A moment that changes not just what they do, but how they lead. This is The Unlock Moment. Downloaded in more than 140 countries, The Unlock Moment is the leadership podcast that goes beyond success stories, strategies, and ... more

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Some negotiations are lost long before a single word is agreed. They’re lost in the rush to fill silence … in the instinct to ease tension … in the urge to make the other person comfortable.

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Christine Barnes
Author, researcher and consultant focusing on inclusive leadership and organizational change
Inclusionable (author/brand)
Episode: 190 Christine Barnes, Coach and Author: The Inclusion Trap - Why Leaders Are Getting It Wrong Without Knowing It
Dr. Chris Whitaker
Leading disability advocate, coach and advisor; founder of Purple Advantage
Purple Advantage
Episode: 189 Chris Whitaker, Disability Advocate and Coach: Rethinking Disability, Talent, and Potential Through Coaching
Luisa Baldini
Anglo-Italian journalist, presenter, coach, and communication expert; former BBC deputy royal correspondent; co-founder of Composure Media
Composure Media
Episode: 188 Luisa Baldini, Broadcast Journalist: Composure Under Fire - What Leaders Get Wrong About Handling The Pressure
Mildred Yuan
Top talent agent in the UK, master negotiator, empowerment coach to senior female leaders
BAFTA member; regular columnist The Stage
Episode: 187 Mildred Yuan, Talent Agent and Coach: How to Play the Discomfort Olympics - A Masterclass in Negotiation
Josh Coleman
Dr. Josh Coleman, psychologist, author, and senior fellow at the Council on Contemporary Families
Dr. Joshua Coleman, www.drjoshuacoleman.com
Episode: 186 Dr Joshua Coleman, Psychologist and Media Personality: Why Estrangement Happens - and How Repair Begins
Michelle Johnston
Loyola University New Orleans distinguished professor of management; author
Loyola University New Orleans
Episode: 185 Dr Michelle K. Johnston, Professor, Author and Coach: The Seismic Shift, How Connection Unlocks Purpose
Ryan Wain
Senior Director of Policy and Politics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Episode: 184 Ryan Wain, Policy and Politics Thought Leader: The Future of Britain - Disrupt Or Be Disrupted
Paul Ollinger
Author of Reasonably Happy; comedian; former Facebook executive
Author and comedian; former Facebook VP of Sales
Episode: 183 Paul Ollinger, Comedian, Speaker and Facebook Alum: The Day Financial Freedom Stopped Feeling Free
Garry Ridge
Former CEO and Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company, advocate of care frontational leadership
WD-40 Company
Episode: 182 Garry Ridge, Legendary CEO: The Hard Truth About Happy, High-Performing Cultures

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Dr. Gary Crotaz
Host and founder focused on unlocking moments of clarity to guide leadership and life.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Fabulous show

    I joined Gary as a guest on The Unlock Moment (episode 35!) and have been hooked ever since.

    Gary is a generous host and poses powerful questions. I love hearing his guests' insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morag J Barrett
    United Statesa year ago
  • Episode 100…

    LOVED the discussion with Astronaut Charles Camarda. It brought me to this podcast. I’ve entered the wormhole! Great podcast! Now on my shortlist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jet Screamer0769
    United States2 years ago
  • The seamless conversations

    Dr. Gary Crotaz has the gift of listening and creating meaningful and easy conversations around the most sensitive topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DIGSOV
    Belgium3 years ago
  • Great conversation

    I found the balance of conversation between Gary and his guest to be really good. Gary isn’t just asking questions and following up, he’s giving his own views and experience too, so it’s more of a conversation than an interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mostyn
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Inspirational Listening

    I really enjoyed listening to the podcast with Stevie Ward. Very inspirational. Keep up the great work and I look forward to listening to more of your podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DCA53Y
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Guests consistently reflect on personal turning points and practical takeaways.

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177 James D. White and Krista White, Father and Daughter Experts in Culture: How to Build Culture by Design, Not by Default
Q: Where do we need to start in your story to understand the person you are today?
They describe a recent inflection point, notably a health scare that reframed priorities and opened up new possibilities, illustrating how personal experience shapes leadership and the way they think about culture.
186 Dr Joshua Coleman, Psychologist and Media Personality: Why Estrangement Happens - and How Repair Begins
Q: What are the five pathways to estrangement and how do they differ from media stereotypes?
The guest outlines five pathways, emphasizing that most cases are not solely about abuse; political differences, relational dynamics, divorce, and cultural shifts also play major roles, with contemporary trends showing complex, multifaceted causes.
186 Dr Joshua Coleman, Psychologist and Media Personality: Why Estrangement Happens - and How Repair Begins
Q: Where in your story would we need to start to understand the person you are today?
The guest explains formative experiences from childhood and his early interest in psychology, then how his own divorce and parenting shaped his later work on estrangement and reconciliation.
178 Tim Lupinacci, Chairman and CEO: Why Leadership Starts Long Before You Get the Title
Q: What does leadership look like in a law firm or similarly flat organizations?
Leadership is relational and exercised through diplomacy, collaboration, and authentic presence rather than top-down authority; every shareholder can influence outcomes by showing up with purpose and care.
178 Tim Lupinacci, Chairman and CEO: Why Leadership Starts Long Before You Get the Title
Q: Where should we start in understanding the person you are today?
Tim explains that early instability and relocation without mentors shaped his sensitivity to environment and the realization that leadership can emerge anywhere through influence, responsibility, and consistent, purposeful action.

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The show centers on transformative moments of clarity that steer leaders toward authentic purpose, better relationships, and more effective work. Across episodes, guests span inclusive leadership, strategy, negotiation, education technology, public policy, and personal development, with a strong emphasis on practical frameworks, real-world impact, and humane leadership. Notable is the mix of academics, practitioners, and senior executives who share unlock moments, actionable takeaways, and books or programs designed to help others lead with intention. This combination makes it appealing to professionals seeking personal growth, organizational impact, and credible, experience-backed guidance for leadership and career decisions.

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4. Mildred Yuan
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