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Leaning into Leadership
March 15, 2026
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About this episode
Leadership today often feels like navigating constant change.
Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity are realities many leaders face daily. But resilience is not about simply pushing through the chaos — it’s about learning how to lead yourself and others through it.
In this episode, Darrin sits down with Russell Harvey, The Resilience Coach, to explore how leaders can build resilience in themselves and their teams while navigating the modern leadership landscape.
Russell shares powerful frameworks and practical strategies that help leaders move from overwhelm to clarity, from control to command, and from reactive leadership to intentional leadership.
This conversation offers practical insights for leaders who want to strengthen their mindset, support their teams more effectively, and build sustainable leadership habits.
In this episode, you’ll learn:Why resilience is one of the most important leadership skills todayThe difference between being in control and being in command as a leaderHow the VUCA framework explains the constant change leaders faceThe importance of developing personal resilience before leading othersWhy great leaders focus on delegating brilliantly and removing obstacles for their teamsHow identifying your purpose can strengthen resilience and confidenceA practical strengths and skills grid exercise leaders can use immediately
Key leadership insight from Russell:A resilient leader focuses on three core responsibilities:
Delegate brilliantly based on the strengths of your teamBuild and nurture a resilient team cultureDevelop your own personal resilience
When leaders invest in these three areas, they create the conditions for trust, clarity, and stronger team performance.
About Russell HarveyRussell Harvey, known as The Resilience Coach, is a leadership coach, facilitator, speaker, and resilience expert with more than 20 years of experience in leadership and organizational development.
His work focuses on helping leaders and organizations build resilience in the face of constant change and uncertainty.
Russell works with leaders and organizations to develop practical strategies that improve leadership effectiveness, strengthen team relationships, and help individuals rediscover their energy and purpose.
Connect with Russell HarveyWebsite: https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russelltheresiliencecoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresiliencecoach/
Connect with Darrin
If this episode resonated with you and you're looking for support in developing stronger leadership teams, clearer systems, and healthier school cultures, connect with Darrin.
Website: https://darrinpeppard.com/
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