Navigating Midlife: Harnessing the Power of Neurological Change for Effective Leadership with Aneace Haddad

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In this episode of the Aligned and Thriving podcast, host Judith Bowtell interviews Aneace Haddad, an executive coach and author based in Singapore. Aneace helps seasoned executives transition into high-performing C-suite teams by leveraging the cognitive, emotional, and resilience advantages of midlife. Together, they discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that arise during this pivotal life stage, and how to embrace them for personal and professional growth.

Podcast Episode Summary

• The physiological, neurological, and parental "winds of change" that occur during midlife
• How midlife transitions impact leadership styles and team dynamics
• The importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and empathy in midlife leadership
• Strategies for creating supportive environments that foster leadership transformation
• The role of sabbaticals, meditation, and introspection in navigating midlife changes
• Reframing resilience as embracing joyful transformation and finding more pleasure in life

What We Learn from the Guest

Aneace Haddad offers valuable insights into the unique opportunities and challenges that midlife presents for personal and professional growth, particularly in the realm of leadership. He highlights the physiological, neurological, and parental changes that occur during this stage, and how they can be leveraged to foster greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and adaptability in leadership roles.

Resources

• Aneace Haddad Books

Connect with Aneace Haddad

• LinkedIn

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1. Aneace's background and career journey (00:02:30)

2. The three winds of change in midlife (00:07:16)

3. Physiological changes and impact on leadership (00:14:14)

4. Neurological shifts and cognitive advantages (00:15:35)

5. Parenting transitions and leadership styles (00:20:23)

6. Creating supportive environments for leadership growth (00:22:16)

7. The role of sabbaticals, meditation, and self-care (00:31:54)

8. Reframing resilience and finding joy in transformation (00:45:01)