Authentic Leadership Podcast
Episodes
💔✨ A Boy with a Big Red Heart ✨💔
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean was once a boy who carried his heart proudly — big, red, and full of innocence. But after years of hurt and rejection, he stitched it back toge...
Meet the Characters | A Boy Who Wanted to Be a Cinderella (Anime Intro)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the world of A Boy Who Wanted to Be a Cinderella. In this short anime intro, meet the characters who bring this queer fairytale to life. Eac...
A Boy Who Wanted to Be Cinderella
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a retelling of a fairytale I wrote for my younger self — the boy who never dreamed of rescuing a princess, but quietly longed for a prince. ...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Darryl Bishop, MNZM, to talk about authentic leadership and the future of mental health. We look back on our time wor...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I first met Darryl Bishop MNZM during my time at the Mental Health Foundation, where he was Programme Manager under the Ministry of Health, leading th...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit authenticitystudio.substack...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often measure people by their success. Yet, as an old Chinese saying reminds us, true character is not shaped in moments of triumph; it is revealed...
A Boy Who Wanted To Be A Cinderella
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The long-awaited grand ball finally arrives, stirring excitement throughout the kingdom. Though originally intended only for eligible young women to m...
A Boy Who Wanted To Be A Cinderella
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this poignant chapter, the kingdom buzzes with the news that the mysterious younger prince is searching for a bride. Meanwhile, Ivo and George spen...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seemingly simple questions can require immense courage, bravery, and dignity. It takes a strong person to put their own agenda aside and genuinely add...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How prepared is our society to openly discuss difficult topics and to pay more attention to the grief that individuals experience? Instead of expectin...
Authenticity Studio
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authenticity Studio presents the Authentic Leadership Podcast—a place where truth is spoken without filtering, and where we celebrate individuals wh...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SEO-Optimised OverviewIn a world where institutions are shaped by capitalism—often valuing productivity over recognising people as emotional beings ...
The Story Behind The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Cinderella
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I share the deeply personal reason why I wrote The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Cinderella. Growing up, I never saw a fairytale about a boy w...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordyn Elyse shared her journey from childhood to motherhood, navigating identity through separation, grief, and vulnerability. She lives with authent...
What Is Unconditional Love?
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt reflection, I explore what it means to love someone without expecting anything in return. Unconditional love is about presence, acce...
A Boy Who Wanted To Be A Cinderella
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Ivo’s bond with George deepens, so do his feelings — and his fears. On the evening of his birthday, Ivo waits nervously for George, questioning...
A Boy Who Wanted To Be A Cinderella
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Ivo turned eighteen, he grew into a gentle and kind young man who preferred solitude and quiet over the expectations of society. While others his a...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Yeo and Kevin Harper (He/him), CEO and Chief Enabler of the Changing Minds community, delve into the meaning of authentic leadership in this thou...
A Boy Who Wanted To Be A Cinderella
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Boy Who Wanted to Be Cinderella" is a heartwarming and magical ten-part story about Ivo, a kind-hearted young man who dreams of finding his prince...
Authenticity Studio
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The reason I created Authenticity Studio is to build a platform that honours individuals who lead by example, and to tell the truth—truth that isn't...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation with Gary Sutcliffe is now live. You can listen to the This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscri...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are some people whose presence you never forget—not because of fame or status, but because of the way they carry themselves with quiet strengt...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Sutcliffe shared his first experience of a panic attack and depression in his late 40s. Since then, so much has changed — especially in how we ...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a sneak peek into one of our heartfelt conversations with Gary Sutcliffe. One of the reasons I wanted to do this podcast with Gary was to hel...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up next, you’ll hear me introduce our guest, Gary Sutcliffe. And yes, I know—you’re probably sick of hearing from me by now! But hey, when somet...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eva Chen, MNZM, and I discussed some of the challenges of community work, especially the issues we often face. You can watch the Authenticity Leadersh...
Authentic Leadership Podcast
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eva shared that during tough times, what helps her stand back up when she’s feeling pulled down is truly her family. Watch the full series of the Au...
Authenticity Studio
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to articulate the vision behind the Authentic Leadership Podcast turned out to be a bit of a disaster. But hey—it’s called Authenticity Stu...
Authenticity Leadership Podcast
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So excited to share our first-ever podcast episode with Eva Chen MNZM—dropping next week! https://www.authenticitystudio.co.nz/ This is a public epi...
Upcoming Podcast
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A real conversation with a dear friend of mine—Eva Chen MNZM. From her humble beginnings to the remarkable woman she is today, one thing has never c...
Authenticity Leadership
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our very first podcast features Eva Chen MNZM—an honest conversation about authentic leadership and the inherent challenges faced by Asian women lea...
Authenticity Leadership
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve known Eva Chen MNZM for 17 years—our paths first crossed when I was working at the Mental Health Foundation. From her humble beginnings as a ...
Authenticity Studio
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authenticity Studio is a boutique dedicated to profound transformation through truth-telling — helping individuals and organisations reconnect with ...