153: Why Uncomfortable Conversations Matter.
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode, Kul explores why uncomfortable conversations are not a leadership failure, but a leadership responsibility. Drawing on neuroscience, real-world case studies, and psychological safety research, the episode examines how avoidance quietly erodes trust and culture. You’ll hear why clarity delivered with compassion strengthens relationships, raises standards, and builds resilient teams - and why the conversations leaders avoid often matter most.
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.
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During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game. Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams.
It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated.
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In this episode, Kul explores why uncomfortable conversations are not a leadership failure, but a leadership responsibility. Drawing on neuroscience, real-world case studies, and psychological safety research, the episode examines how avoidance quietly erodes trust and culture. You’ll hear why clarity delivered with compassion strengthens relationships, raises standards, and builds resilient teams - and why the conversations leaders avoid often matter most. 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. _____________________________ ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game. Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams. It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated. Please join the movement and FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast. FOLLOW ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulmahay-leadership/