069: Discover How Midlife Can Transform Your Leadership with Aneace Haddad
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In this episode I'm joined by Aneace Haddad, a seasoned executive coach and leadership expert. Aneace shares his profound insights on the transformative power of midlife and how it can unlock new levels of leadership potential.
With a wealth of experience working with C-suite executives and top teams across diverse industries globally, Aneace brings a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges that arise during the midlife phase. Drawing from his own journey and coaching expertise, he explores the physiological, neurological, and parental shifts that can catalyze personal growth and the development of essential leadership qualities like humility, empathy, and resilience.
With over 1,800 hours of certified coaching, impacting over 300 individual senior leaders and aiding 100 top teams across 15 diverse industries globally, Aneace has become a trusted guide in steering executive teams to new heights.
Now, in his 60s, Aneace harnesses the opportunities and challenges presented in midlife to help executives unlock new energy and potential within themselves and their teams. His coaching style is shaped by a global perspective, combining proven leadership models with real-world insights from cross-cultural experiences and various life stages.
Aneace's impact is vividly illustrated by testimonials from industry leaders. Terence Lyons, CEO of TSC, acknowledges Aneace for re-creating their company, shifting the focus to people, team, and culture. Philipp Kandal, Chief Product Officer at Grab, highlights Aneace's ability to draw from rich personal experience, making coaching sessions enjoyable and effective. Khairul Mohamad, GM at Petronas, emphasizes Aneace's role in reshaping his leadership approach and achieving goals.
🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:
The Midlife Crucible: Aneace explores the transformative power of midlife, a period marked by physiological, neurological, and parental changes, which can nurture leadership superpowers like humility and iron will. 🔄
Letting Go of Identities: Aneace discusses the importance of loosening the grip on labels and identities that may hold leaders back, allowing for growth and self-discovery. 🧠
Embracing Uncertainty: Insights into how leaders can navigate uncertainty by acknowledging "I don't know" and fostering trust and empowerment within their teams. 🔥
Organizational Grief: Aneace sheds light on the concept of organizational grief, stemming from events like mergers, acquisitions, and project failures, and the need for courageous conversations to heal. 📚
Empathy and Connection: Aneace shares a powerful story illustrating the profound impact of empathy and human connection on organizational commitment and safety. 🌍
Self-Awareness and Courage: Aneace reflects on a transformative experience that deepened his understanding of empowerment and the importance of allowing others to find their own courage. 💼
We talk about:
00:00 Intro
05:05 The Midlife Crucible: Transformation and Leadership
05:28 Niche Coaching for Midlife Leaders
06:59 Exploring Grief and Leadership Through Fiction
16:01 Organizational Grief and the Impact of the Pandemic
27:17 Exploring CEO Qualities and Midlife Potential
27:49 The Impact of Conscious Leadership on Team Trust
30:31 Real-World Stories of Leadership Transformation
37:26 A Deep Dive into Midlife Leadership Superpowers
38:55 Navigating the Challenges of Aging with Grace
41:50 Rapid Fire Questions
🌈 Closing Thoughts:
This engaging conversation with Aneace Haddad offers a refreshing perspective on navigating the challenges and opportunities of midlife to unlock untapped potential in leadership. Aneace's insights encourage listeners to embrace self-discovery, foster empathy, and cultivate the courage to lead with authenticity and purpose.
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