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The Alternative Leader Podcast, hosted by the award-winning Coach, Therapist and Mediator Mari Williams, The Mind Architect - "The Alternative Leader" has a mission: to enable the powerful insights and learnings of real people from all walks of life to be shared; to help us and our leaders of today to lead with new-found strength, humanity, determination and compassion, whilst achieving healthy life balance. The alternative leaders have learned from their successes and mistakes; now they're ready to share those lessons with Mari and all of us. How can we gain resilience? How can we make better decisions? How can we all become happier people? How can we lead, better?We focus on challenge and resilience by getting to the grit and discovering the gold in in-depth conversations on real life and its lessons: Leaders including, CEO's and entrepreneurs, actors and athletes, key influencers and key-workers; those alternative leaders who've forged their own path, those who've crashed and burned and risen again.. all share their stories with Mari.Hosted by the award-winning Coach, Therapist and Mediator Mari Williams, The Mind Architect -voted Best Executive Coach UK, co-author of "Fit for Purpose Leadership", author of "The Alternative Leader" (book due out this year) & regular BBC radio contributor.

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Heart attack at 45, burnout and leadership stress | Esther Stanhope

July 07, 2021 • Mari Williams, The Mind Architect

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Leadership stress, burnout and performance under pressure can have real consequences.

After a heart attack at 45, Esther reflects on her workaholic personality. Did it begin when her father died when she was five, or does she simply love her work?

Known as the ‘Impact Guru,’ Esther is a former BBC live producer. She has worked with Hollywood stars and high-profile personalities, understanding how to bring out the best performance in others.

She has interviewed figures including Madonna and George Clooney, and produced shows with world-class authors, business leaders and politicians, including Boris Johnson.

Esther now uses her 28 years of experience in personal impact to support individuals and organisations to communicate more effectively, perform under pressure and build their presence.

She is also a busy mother of two.

Find out more about Esther: www.estherstanhope.com

Find out more about Mari: www.mari-williams.com