In this episode of the Business Leaders Coach podcast, Toye Oshunbiyi sits down with renowned leadership expert and author Kevin Eikenberry to explore what it truly means to lead in times of uncertainty. Based on his latest book, Flexible Leadership , Kevin shares how leaders can develop the mindset , skillset , and habit set needed to adapt to change without losing their values or direction. You’ll learn: Why flexibility is essential for modern leadership The difference between reacting and res...
Apr 25, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 55
In this brand-new season of the Business Leaders Coach podcast, Toye is joined by his wife and leadership coach, Eniye Oshunbiyi , as they explore the question: Why does leadership really matter? Through honest conversation, personal stories, and lessons from years of coaching CEOs and founders, Toye and Eniye unpack what it means to lead from the inside out—and why self-awareness is a superpower for today’s leaders. Whether you're a startup founder, team leader, or seasoned executive, this epis...
Apr 08, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Having a clear strategy can help your business navigate in turbulent times -however, creating a strategy that is simple and easy to understand is usually quite difficult. In this second part, I walk through the final questions that can help you develop a strategic plan for your business. Key Questions: 1. Where will you play? The focus Question. 2. How will we win? The Success Question 3. What Capabilities must we have? The Resource Question 4. What management systems do we need? The Systems Que...
Jul 20, 2022•21 min
Having a clear strategy can help your business navigate in turbulent times - however, creating a strategy that is simple and easy to understand is usually quite difficult. In these next two episodes, I walk through some questions that can help you develop a strategic plan for your business. Key Questions: 1. The Purpose Question – why do we exist? 2. The Core Values Question – what do we stand for? 3. The Vision Question – what do we want to see? 4. The Goals Question – how will we measure our s...
Jul 06, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 52
If almost all successful people have encountered failure along the way, then failure could be seen as the path toward success. This is the last episode in our series on How to Fail Forward. In this part 5, I highlight that our perspective must be to embrace failure and see it as part of the journey. And then take on the mindset that " Failure is the path towards success ". Visit businessleaderscoach.com/howtofailforwardpt5 If you enjoy listening to The Business Leaders Coach Podcast, the best wa...
Jun 08, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 51
When we fail, sometimes we find it hard to forgive. The capacity to forgive ourselves and others could be daunting, but it is necessary if we want to move forward. Over the last few weeks, we have been going through a series on How to Fail Forward . In this fourth episode, we see why it is important to: Forgive yourself and others. Visit businessleaderscoach.com/howtofailforwardpt4 If you enjoy listening to The Business Leaders Coach Podcast, the best way to support us is to take just a few seco...
Jun 01, 2022•9 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Have you ever felt the need to blame something or someone when you have failed at something? Well, most of us do. Over the last few weeks, we have been going through a series on How to Fail Forward . In this third episode, we see the benefit of asking ourselves: Have I Done Everything I Could ? Visit businessleaderscoach.com/howtofailforwardpt3 If you enjoy listening to The Business Leaders Coach Podcast, the best way to support us is to take just a few seconds and leave a rating and/or comment ...
May 25, 2022•9 min•Season 2Ep. 49
We are going through a series of five episodes looking at the topic: How to Fail Forward, and in this second episode, I ask; “What Do I Still Need To Learn? Sometimes the reason why we are facing a failure is because we need to learn something from it. Therefore, asking the question; “What Do I Still Need to Learn?” is important. Visit businessleaderscoach.com/howtofailforwardpt2 If you enjoy listening to The Business Leaders Coach Podcast, the best way to support us is to take just a few second...
May 18, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 48
How we handle failure can play a key role towards how we achieve our goals. Over the next five episodes, we are going to be looking at the topic: How To Fail Forward, and in this episode, I ask; “How Do We See Failure? I share some mindset statements that should help us start to see failure from a more healthy perspective. Visit businessleaderscoach.com/howtofailforwardpt1 If you enjoy listening to The Business Leaders Coach Podcast, the best way to support us is to take just a few seconds and l...
May 12, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 47
We all know that things are changing rapidly in the world of work, and recently Gallup pulled together what they called the 'Big 5'. According to them, the workplace is seeing the biggest disruption in some time, and it is changing the way we work and the future. This episode covers 'The Big 5 Disruptions That Business Leaders Must Address and what you can do. Visit businessleaderscoach.com/big5disruptions If you enjoy listening to The Business Leaders Coach Podcast, the best way to support us i...
Apr 27, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, is known to have said: "In a few hundred years, when the history of our time will be written from a long time perspective, it is likely that the most important event historians will see is not technology, not the internet, not e-commerce. It is the unprecedented change in the human condition. For the first time – literally – substantial and rapidly growing numbers of people have choices. For the first time, they will have to manage themselves. And,...
Apr 13, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 45
In this short podcast episode, I share why Business Leaders Coach is explicitly on a mission to help small and medium-sized businesses grow from start-up to scaleup. I give a very high-level overview of why the economy grows when leaders choose to grow their businesses. Visit businessleaderscoach.com/whenyoursmallbusinessgrows for statistics shared in this episode. If you enjoy listening to The Business Leaders Coach Podcast, the best way to support us is to take just a few seconds and leave a r...
Apr 06, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Giving feedback sometimes can be a challenging behaviour to apply as a leader when you don't have a clear framework. In this episode, I show you how to give feedback using four simple steps. Key Points: 1. Position - Making sure that you position the conversation in right place and at the right place. 2. Action - Focus on the behaviour: What you heard them say and/or saw them do. 3. Impact - Share the impact that the action has on you the people or the situation. 4. Do/Don't - You want to either...
Mar 30, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode, I reflect on the importance of the meaning of work. Have you ever asked yourself why we work? Of course, a simple answer would be to put food on the table and pay bills, but what if there's more? Here, I share some deeper insights on how we should view work. Any leader with challenges attracting or retaining people needs to understand how important this is. Key Resources: 1. The Heart of Business by Hubert Joly 2. Measure of a Leader by Aubrey C. Daniels If you enjoy listening t...
Mar 23, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In October 2001, Jim Collins published his book Good To Great, and since then many CEOs have made reference to this iconic book. Twenty-one years later, this book is perhaps more relevant now than ever before. In this episode, I share principles to learn from Good To Great. Key Points: Companies need to focus on having: - Disciplined People - Disciplined Thought - Disciplined Action Key Actions: 1. Become a Level 5 Leader 2. Choose The Right 'Who' Then 'What' 3. Face The Brutal Facts (Yet Never ...
Mar 16, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 41
During a crisis, it might be tough to know what to do. In this episode, I share 5 Choices Great Leaders Make To Manage Crisis. Main points: Choosing to have Hope Choosing to control Emotions Choosing to take Action Choosing to practice Routine Choosing to take time to Think Go to https://www.businessleaderscoach.comto find out more
Mar 09, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 40
What is VUCA? It is a term the US Army coined describing the world as Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. In this episode, I give more meaning to these words and share the VUCA counter to help business leaders navigate these turbulent times. Key Points: • What is VUCA, and where did this idea originate? • What does VUCA mean for businesses? • What is the VUCA counter to this? Go to https://www.businessleaderscoach.com to find out more...
Mar 02, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In this episode we tackle a common question leaders ask: how do I motivate and engage my people? In the current climate of hybrid working, many leaders are eager to know how to ensure that their people are motivated. Key Points Covered: · What is Motivation? · The two main ways we are motivated · P.R.E.P (4 principles to help motivate and engage your people) · Practical ways to create a Self-Motivating Culture Go to https://www.businessleaderscoach.com to find out more...
Feb 23, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Having leaders at all levels within an organisation is essential for business success. Yet the leadership pipeline is one area that gets neglected the most in scaling up companies until it is almost too late. In this episode, I walk you through how to build your leadership pipeline and the five transitions that a typical leader will need to go through as an organisation grows. I also share the leadership pipeline mindset shift that needs to occur at each level. The leadership levels: 1. Leading ...
Feb 16, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Following on from Part 1, in this second episode I walk you through the final steps to apply situational leadership style. Situational Leadership is a well-known leadership model that every manager and leader in a scaleup company must master. This episode is divided into two parts. In this part two, I share · The two main overall approaches to the leadership style used · The four leadership styles to use based on the development level of your direct report · Final steps to apply Situational Lead...
Feb 09, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Having challenges delegating to a direct report? Situational Leadership is a well-known leadership model that every manager and leader in a scaleup company must master. In this episode, I walk you through how to apply situational leadership style in six simple steps. This episode is divided into two parts. In this part one, I share · The two conditions when NOT to use the Situational Leadership approach · The three things to always remember about Situational Leadership · Steps to apply Situation...
Feb 02, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 35
What great business books did you read in 2021? Well, in this episode I share with you 5 Great Leadership Books I Read in 2021. I give you one main thought or big idea and also an action to take based on this thought. The 5 Great Books are: 1. Humility Is The New Smart by Edward Hess & Kathrine Ludwig 2. Leading with Character by Jim Loehr 3. Leading From Your Core by Obi Abuchi 4. From Start-up To Grown Up by Alisa Cohn 5. The Heart of Business by Hubert Joly...
Jan 26, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 34
As the world rapidly changes, becoming a learning leader is the only way to stay relevant, but how do we do that? In this episode, I share 5 Steps to Becoming A Learning Leader and I share practical ways to implement a learning strategy daily. Key Points: Choosing to become a Self-Directed Learner A Learning Leader must have a Growth Mindset. A learning Leader must model being a learner. Resources: Self-Directed Learning by Malcolm Knowles Harvard Business Review Article: Is Yours A Learning Org...
Jan 19, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In this episode, I wrap up the year sharing a new perspective we all need to adopt as we move forward in our VUCA world. Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Does Every Leader Need A Coach? Well, in this podcast episode, I give four reasons leaders need coaches in today's fast pace world. Coaching has become a significant need, and more and more leaders are aware of the need for a coach. In this episode, you will also hear what Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and Bill Gates, say on this vital topic. Resources Download a copy of 21 HR Jobs of the Future https://www.cognizant.com/us/en/whitepapers/documents/21-hr-jobs-of-the-future-codex5450.pdf Sch...
Dec 09, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Do you know yourself? As simple as this might sound, many leaders struggle to articulate this. In this episode, I share three questions that can help you get to know yourself better as you continue to grow to become the leader you want to be. Key Action: 1. Motivation : What motivates you? 2. Trait : Take your personality profile test. 3. Skill : Become more self-aware: Journal: Key Resources: Startup Leadership by Derek Lidow Take the free 16 Personalities Test here Emotional Intelligence Workb...
Nov 26, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 30
As a leader, having both character and competence is essential to gain trust and credibility from your people, but how can we develop them? We usually think that to develop such essential qualities, we have to go into the classroom and might not be aware that every day is an opportunity for us to grow in these areas. In today's podcast, I share some insights on how to grow your character and competence as a leader in just 15 mins a day! Using insights from two outstanding books on this topic; 'L...
Nov 09, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 29
New Episode! Today, I interview Obi Abuchi, author of his newly released book: Leading from Your Core. Obi Abuchi is the founder and CEO of CORE Leaders International and in this episode, Obi and I explore some of the key messages in the book: Obi highlights an important principle that leadership must be developed from the inside-out. He shares examples and challenges leaders face to play 'the service game' rather than 'the ego game'. Key takeaways: What you really think about leadership matters...
Oct 26, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In today's episode, I interview Jasmin Thomas, Founder of Ohana. A woman on a mission! Many people dream of starting their own business; Jasmin made it more of a life or death choice. After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Jasmin quickly discovered the benefits of CBD oil. After much research, she started her own company and is now serving others with products that benefit their situation. Jasmin shares things she has learned and her next area of impact on the femtech world! We discuss h...
Oct 19, 2021•36 min
Uncommon Service | How to Stand Out From the Crowd As a service business, how do you stand out from the crowd? Research is showing that over 80% of businesses in both the UK and US are service businesses. Today, I want to share four insights from the book uncommon service by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss. Uncommon service: how to win by putting customers at the Core of your business. If you are a business leader, I will strongly recommend you buy, read and implement this - if there was ever a ti...
Oct 13, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 26
