Alex has a fascinating conversation with Gerardo Segat, an international leadership coach, entrepreneur, and creator of Out as Humans, a performing art show designed to humanize authentic leadership. Gerardo shares his personal story of how he transitioned from being a successful CEO to a coach who helps leaders find their inner meaning, love, freedom, and certainty. He also explains why awareness, authenticity, and purpose are the key skills for the future of leadership, and how to create a safe space for vulnerability and connection. Gerardo reveals his ultimate fears and how he overcame them, and how he uses poetry, music, dancing, and other arts to touch the hearts and souls of leaders.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction: Exploring Authentic Leadership
• 00:01:27 - Deep Dive with Gerardo Segat: Leadership Coach and Artist
• 00:02:56 - Gerardo's Diverse Interests: Performing Arts to Heliskiing
• 00:04:32 - Journey from CEO to Inspirational Coach
• 00:06:22 - Embracing the Inner Leadership Journey
• 00:08:07 - Transitioning Focus: From External Success to Internal Meaning
• 00:15:49 - Confronting and Overcoming the Fear of Uncertainty
• 00:18:38 - The Role of Vulnerability in Effective Leadership
• 00:22:58 - Authenticity and Purpose: Key Skills for Future Leaders
• 00:26:25 - The Transformative Power of Personal Narratives
• 00:35:07 - 'Out as Humans': Blending Art and Leadership
• 00:38:40 - Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways and Contact Information

Connect With Gerardo here:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Young Presidents’ Organization
• Preludes
• Be Extraordinary Individuals
• Vebate
• Articles by Gerardo

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