Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay

In this episode Kul welcomes HR and mediation expert Trish Hewitt for a candid conversation on why some executive teams thrive while others struggle. Together, they explore the vital role of leadership in shaping culture, the importance of trust and healthy conflict, and how vulnerability and emotional intelligence can transform boardrooms.

Drawing on powerful real-world examples and proven frameworks such as The Five Dysfunctions ...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul Mahay challenges the traditional concept of work-life balance, arguing that it’s an outdated myth that often increases stress rather than alleviating it. Instead, he explores the idea of work-life integration...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul Mahay explores the "empathy dilemma"—can leaders care too much? While empathy is a leadership superpower, excessive emotional involvement can lead to burnout, decision paralysis, and even team resentment. Kul...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode of the Human Centred Leadership podcast, Kul explores why great leaders must sometimes make unpopular decisions. He challenges the myth that leadership is about being liked and instead emphasises the importance of...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode of the Human Centred Leadership podcast, Kul explores how organizations can handle workplace investigations with fairness, trust, and accountability. He discusses the challenges of traditional compliance-driven ap...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul examines the growing trend of corporations scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. He explores the political, economic, and cultural factors driving this shift, que...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul explores how excessive rules and rigid policies can erode trust, stifle innovation, and damage workplace culture. Reflecting on his own experience in policing, he highlights how over-regulation strips away hu...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul delves into the vital role of mental resilience for empathetic leaders. He explores the emotional challenges of human-centric leadership, including decision-making, emotional labour, and burnout. Kul shares a...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul explores the critical importance of embracing cognitive diversity in leadership. He discusses how fostering different perspectives can spark innovation, adaptability, and growth while highlighting practical s...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul challenges the widespread belief in competition as a cornerstone of success. He explores the toxic effects of competitive mindsets on individuals and teams, advocating instead for self-growth, collaboration, ...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul delves into the critical skill of situational awareness for leaders. Exploring its role in decision-making, emotional intelligence, and fostering adaptability, the episode offers practical strategies to perce...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul explores the challenges leaders face during times of transformation. Focusing on empathy, transparency, collaboration, and resilience, the episode offers actionable insights to navigate change effectively. Th...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul delves into the often unspoken isolation leaders face. Reflecting on personal experiences and insights from coaching, he explores the weight of responsibility, vulnerability, and the pressure to project stren...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul Mahay explores the power of adaptability in leadership. Drawing on Daniel Goleman’s six leadership styles—visionary, coaching, affiliative, democratic, pace-setting, and commanding— Kul highlights how effecti...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul explores the challenges executive teams face during transformation. Using Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team framework, he provides practical strategies for fostering trust, embracing healthy conf...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul unpacks how emotional intelligence (EQ) can transform conflict into a tool for growth. Exploring the brain's instinctive responses to conflict, he highlights the power of self-awareness, empathy, and social s...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul explores why mastering conflict is a vital skill for leaders. He explains how self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship building empower leaders to handle conflict effectively. He sh...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode, Kul reflects on the life and legacy of Ratan Tata, an influential leader and former chairman of Tata Group. Celebrating Tata’s humility, empathy, and ethical leadership, the episode delves into stories that...

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.

In this episode Kul explores the essential role of emotional intelligence in managing change. He delves into how EQ elements like self-awareness, empathy, and social skills enable leaders to guide teams through transitions effect...