In this episode of The Leadership Download, hosts Travis and Cameron welcome leadership coach, author, and Olympic rugby coach Pete Steinberg to the show. Pete shares transformative insights from his new book, Leadership Shock, and opens up about his journey—from failing out of a PhD program and being a “mediocre” rugby player, to coaching elite teams on the world stage, including the Rio Olympics.

Through stories of coaching the U.S. Women’s National Rugby Team and navigating high-performance environments, Pete reveals how leadership shock—the moment when leaders feel they're doing all the right things but having no real impact—affects more people than we think. He explains the difference between stress and shock, the importance of intentional leadership, and how empowering others is often the key to thriving in complex environments.

This conversation is packed with wisdom on:

• Leading without control and embracing co-creation
• Why intentionality is the antidote to leadership shock
• How feedback and reflection fuel elite performance
• Making time to think, not just do
• Why leadership isn't about outcomes, but about development

Whether you're a business executive, coach, or team leader, this episode offers real, actionable insights for reclaiming clarity, purpose, and performance.

📘 Grab Pete’s book, Leadership Shock, for practical tools and a powerful leadership fable to help you break through overwhelm and rediscover your impact.

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In this inspiring episode of The Leadership Download Podcast, Cameron sits down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership coach, author, speaker, and professor at Florida Atlantic University—to explore what it really means to be a confident leader. Drawing from her personal journey from Ecuador to executive leadership and now to coaching and teaching, Ana shares powerful insights from her new book The Confident Leader.

Together, they tackle one of leadership’s most silent struggles: self-doubt. Ana opens up about her own challenges with confidence, even at the height of her career, and how cultural, personal, and psychological layers shape our inner narrative as leaders.

Listen in to discover:

• Why high performers often struggle with feeling “not enough”
• The three building blocks of confident leadership: strengths, values, and mindset
• How to overcome the inner critic and take action with self-compassion
• Practical tools and frameworks to manage doubt, lead with clarity, and grow through failure
• Why leadership is more about inner awareness than outer perfection

Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time or navigating your next big leap, this conversation is packed with wisdom and tangible takeaways to help you build a more grounded, confident version of yourself.

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In this episode, we have guest Yosi Amram as we explore the transformative power of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership and how cultivating spiritual intelligence can deeply impact both your personal and professional life. We dive into what spiritual intelligence really means—not about religious beliefs, but about connecting to your highest essence, your life force, and the timeless virtues that arise from that deep connection, like purpose, compassion, integrity, and joy.

Whether you're a seasoned leader, an aspiring one, or someone simply looking to lead a more meaningful life, this episode will show you how to ignite your inner spark and lead with authentic power and presence. We discuss the essential habits and practices that help you embody these qualities, creating a ripple effect of inspiration, connection, and fulfillment throughout your life and work.

Tune in to discover how to:

• Ignite your passionate purpose and live with meaning
• Lead with compassion, service, and inspiration
• Cultivate deeper relationships built on trust and authenticity
• Show up fully present in every moment, with integrity
• Experience lasting joy, success, and fulfillment

This episode isn't just for leaders—it's for anyone who wants to live a more purposeful, connected, and impactful life. If you're ready to elevate your leadership journey and make a positive impact on the world, this episode is for you. Join us on the movement toward spiritually intelligent leadership!

About Yosi Amram

Yosi Amram, PhD, is a renowned psychologist, executive coach for CEOs and entrepreneurs, and a pioneering researcher in spiritual intelligence. Holding an MBA from Harvard and a PhD in Clinical Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University, Dr. Amram specializes in helping individuals unlock their potential through spiritual intelligence, enhancing their effectiveness and well-being.

He has coached over 100 CEOs across diverse industries and has extensive experience in executive counseling, couples therapy, mental health, and spiritual growth. His research on spiritual intelligence led to the first academically recognized theory and model of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership, with over a thousand citations. Dr. Amram is the author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired.

Before his psychology career, Dr. Amram was the CEO of two successful tech companies, Individual Inc. and Valicert, leading them to IPOs. He served in the Israeli Air Force, where his leadership experiences sparked his interest in compassionate leadership.

In addition to his advanced degrees, Dr. Amram holds an MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. He is also the founder of non-profits like trueMASCULINITY.org and Engendering-Love.org.

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