Curious & Conscious Leadership: Evolving People and Teams in a Fast-Changing World with Anne Sofie Fisker

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This episode is a powerful invitation to rethink leadership in a time of complexity, uncertainty, and accelerated transformation.
Zoran and Anne speak candidly about the ethical dilemmas emerging with AI, the crisis of trust in leadership, and the toll that performance-driven culture can take on our well-being. Anne shares from her own life as a parent, leader, and coach—including personal stories of burnout, boundary-setting, and emotional growth—and offers practical insights on how to lead more consciously and humanely.
They discuss how conscious leadership begins with curiosity, self-awareness, and the courage to slow down in a speeding world. From redefining control, to embracing silence, to making values-based decisions even when the data isn’t clear—this conversation offers soulful, grounded wisdom for anyone navigating the modern workplace.
Key Talking Points:
Anne’s personal journey into leadership and why she thrives in “messy” moments of change
How conscious leadership is rooted in self-inquiry, not just strategy
The challenge of control—and how curiosity helps us let go
Emotional regulation and how to recognize what’s real vs. reactive
How to pause in a fast-paced world—and why silence is a superpower
Building a trustworthy leadership style anchored in personal values
Real stories of ethical dilemmas around AI, hiring, and automation
Supporting employee well-being before burnout happens
Why future leaders may hesitate to lead—and how to shift that trend
Anne’s call to action: Define and share your guiding principles with clarity
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