Culture of Leadership is the go-to interview podcast for growth-minded business owners and senior SME leaders who want to stop doing everything themselves - and start building teams that scale with them.
Each episode, Brendan Rogers sits down with successful business and sporting leaders to unpack the real stories behind effective leadership, high-performing teams, and sustainable business growth. These are practical, honest conversations filled with hard-earned insights that help you lead with purpose and power.
If you're ready to grow your business through people-powered leadership, this show will give you the mindset, tools, and inspiration to get there.
Because to grow your business, you must first grow yourself.
Follow the show and start learning from leaders who’ve done it. Grow yourself, grow your business.
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Culture of Leadership is the go-to interview podcast for growth-minded business owners and senior SME leaders who want to stop doing everything themselves - and start building teams that scale with them.
Each episode, Brendan Rogers sits down with successful business and sporting leaders to unpack the real stories behind effective leadership, high-performing teams, and sustainable business growth. These are practical, honest conversations filled with hard-earned insights that help you lead with purpose and power.
If you're ready to grow your business through people-powered leadership, this show will give you the mindset, tools, and inspiration to get there.
Because to grow your business, you must first grow yourself.
Follow the show and start learning from leaders who’ve done it. Grow yourself, grow your business.
Why Balance Beats Hustle in Business with Laura Prael
Culture of Leadership
1 hour 7 minutes 21 seconds
1 month ago
Why Balance Beats Hustle in Business with Laura Prael
Brendan sits down with Laura Prael to unpack the lessons she has learned from over a decade of running her own business. From battling imposter syndrome and redefining what confidence really means, to losing her entire team during COVID and rebuilding stronger than ever, Laura shares an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of leadership.
She challenges hustle culture, explains why adaptability matters more than any business plan, and reveals how a four-day work week has transformed her company. This is a conversation packed with honesty, resilience, and practical insights that will inspire anyone building a business or leading a team.
Don’t miss this episode if you want to rethink success, confidence, and what it truly means to lead with impact.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 – Welcome Back & 10-Year Milestone 01:18 – Finding the Right People 03:33 – Energy Match & Team Fit 06:11 – Attracting Talent with a 4-Day Week 09:27 – Growing Into Leadership 14:35 – Redefining Confidence 20:35 – Busting Business Myths 22:36 – Rejecting Hustle Culture 25:08 – Challenges of a 4-Day Week 29:27 – Losing the Team During COVID 32:01 – Rebuilding with Resilience 35:37 – Working with a Partner 37:20 – Feedback That Shapes Leadership 45:26 – The AI Challenge in Marketing 55:50 – Storytelling & Connection 01:00:26 – “Begin Anywhere” Philosophy 01:02:39 – Leading with Impact
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Culture of Leadership
Culture of Leadership is the go-to interview podcast for growth-minded business owners and senior SME leaders who want to stop doing everything themselves - and start building teams that scale with them.
Each episode, Brendan Rogers sits down with successful business and sporting leaders to unpack the real stories behind effective leadership, high-performing teams, and sustainable business growth. These are practical, honest conversations filled with hard-earned insights that help you lead with purpose and power.
If you're ready to grow your business through people-powered leadership, this show will give you the mindset, tools, and inspiration to get there.
Because to grow your business, you must first grow yourself.
Follow the show and start learning from leaders who’ve done it. Grow yourself, grow your business.
