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The Evolving Leader

Hosted by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender · business · EN-GB

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The Evolving Leader Podcast is a show set in the context of the world’s ‘great transition’ – technological, environmental and societal upheaval – that requires deeper, more committed leadership to confront the world’s biggest challenges. Hosts, Jean Gomes (a New York Times best selling author) and Scott Allender (an award winning leadership development specialist working in the creative industries) approach complex topics with an urgency that matches the speed of change. This show will give insights about how today’s leaders can grow their capacity for leading tomorrow’s rapidly evolving world. With accomplished guests from business, neuroscience, psychology, and more, the Evolving Leader Podcast is a call to action for deep personal reflection, and conscious evolution. The world is evolving, are you? A little more about the hosts: New York Times best selling author, Jean Gomes, has more than 30 years experience working with leaders and their teams to help them face thei

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What is The Evolving Leader about?

The Evolving Leader Podcast is a show set in the context of the world’s ‘great transition’, technological, environmental and societal upheaval, that requires deeper, more committed leadership to confront the world’s biggest challenges.

Who hosts The Evolving Leader?

The Evolving Leader is hosted by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender. The show has published 211 episodes to date.

What has The Evolving Leader covered recently?

Recent episodes include "NEW - The Mindset Economy Podcast" (16 January 2026, 2 minutes), "'Leading in the Age of AI’ with Andy MacMillan" (26 November 2025, 41 minutes), and "'The Power of No' with Dr Sunita Sah" (19 November 2025, 56 minutes).

How often does The Evolving Leader publish?

The Evolving Leader publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 211 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Evolving Leader?

Booking probability for The Evolving Leader is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Evolving Leader requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Evolving Leader's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Evolving Leader?

The strongest fits for The Evolving Leader are Business & Management Consulting and Business & Professional Training. The Evolving Leader has a business audience.

About the host

Jean Gomes and Scott Allender hosts The Evolving Leader, a business podcast with 211 episodes published.

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  • The Evolving Leader

    NEW - The Mindset Economy Podcast

    Jan 16, 20262 min

    Available NOW wherever you get your podcasts, The Mindset Economy is the podcast from the team that brought you The Evolving Leader. Presented by co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender, this new podcast addresses How...

  • Episode #9

    'Leading in the Age of AI’ with Andy MacMillan

    Nov 26, 202541 minS8

    In this episode of The Evolving Leader, Jean and Scott sit down with Andy MacMillan, CEO of Alteryx, to explore how generative AI is reshaping work, leadership and organisational design. Andy shares a uniquely practical...

  • Episode #8

    'The Power of No' with Dr Sunita Sah

    Nov 19, 202556 minS8

    In this episode of The Evolving Leader, hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are joined by Dr. Sunita Sah, a physician turned organisational psychologist and Professor of Management at Cornell University. Together they...

  • Episode #7

    'The Extinction of Experience' with Dr Christine Rosen

    Nov 12, 202552 minS8

    In this thought-provoking episode of The Evolving Leader, hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk with Dr Christine Rosen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of The Extinction of Experience...

  • The Evolving Leader

    BONUS EPISODE - "Innovate Into The Unknown" with Atif Rafiq

    Nov 8, 202516 minS8

    In this bonus episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Scott Allender and Arjun Sahdev talk to Atif Rafiq, the first Chief Digital Officer in Fortune 500 history and former senior executive at McDonald’s, Volvo...

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  • Episode #6

    'Leading From The Heart' with Mark Crowley

    Nov 5, 202553 minS8

    In this latest episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, Jean Gomes is joined by Mark Crowley, author of Lead from the Heart, to explore how emotion, belonging, and authentic care are redefining leadership for the modern...

  • Episode #5

    ‘Exploring Imagination’ with Adam Zeman

    Oct 29, 202550 minS8

    In this episode of The Evolving Leader , co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to neurologist and author Adam Zeman about his latest book The Shape of Things Unseen . Together they explore how imagination helps us...

  • Episode #4

    ‘Strategic Foresight’ with Dr Gabriele Rizzo

    Oct 15, 202546 minS8

    In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Scott Allender and Sara Deschamps sit down with Dr. Gabriele Rizzo , a global authority on strategic foresight who has advised NATO, the US Space Force and major...

  • Episode #3

    ‘The Art Of Uncertainty – Embracing The Unknown’ with Sir David Spiegelhalter

    Oct 1, 202553 minS8

    In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to Sir David Spiegelhalter , one of the world’s foremost authorities on risk and probability. David explains why embracing uncertainty...

  • Episode #2

    ‘The Power of Intuition’ with Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir

    Sep 17, 202554 minS8

    In this episode of The Evolving Leader , co-hosts Scott Allender and Emma Sinclair sit down with Icelandic author, sustainability leader and entrepreneur Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir to explore how intuition can guide leaders...

  • Episode #1

    ‘How to decide’ with Jon Bircher

    Sep 3, 20251 hourS8

    What does it really mean to be a great decision-maker, and why is this skill so often left to chance? In this episode of The Evolving Leader , co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender sit down in person with Jon Bircher...

  • Episode #25

    ‘The Art of Judgement’ with Sir Andrew Likierman

    Jul 30, 202555 minS7

    In this episode of The Evolving Leader , Jean Gomes is joined by Sir Andrew Likierman, former Dean of London Business School and one of the world’s leading experts on judgment. Drawing from decades of research across...

  • Episode #24

    ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ with Guy Leschziner

    Jul 16, 202557 minS7

    “Sleep is intrinsic to every aspect of our waking life.” (Dr Guy Leschziner) In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Emma Sinclair delve into the biological roots of our most human behaviours...

  • Episode #23

    'How Climate Change is Changing Us' with Clayton Aldern

    Jul 2, 20251h 4mS7

    As the world gets hotter, how is it changing our brains? In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are joined by neuroscientist and author Clayton Aldern to explore how environmental...

  • Episode #22

    ‘Why We Believe’ with Alister McGrath

    Jun 18, 202553 minS7

    In this episode of The Evolving Leader, Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are joined by renowned philosopher and theologian Alister McGrath to explore one of the most timeless and urgent questions: Why do we believe...

  • Episode #21

    ‘Why Character Matters’ with Dr Edward Brooks

    Jun 4, 202556 minS7

    What if leadership isn’t just about performance, but about character? In this episode of The Evolving Leader , we’re joined by Dr. Ed Brooks , Executive Director of the Oxford Character Project and co-editor of the new...

  • Episode #20

    ‘Certainty: How Great Bosses Change Minds’ with Mike Mears

    May 21, 20251 hourS7

    In this compelling episode of The Evolving Leader, we sit down with Mike Mears , former CIA leadership head and author of "Certainty: How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation." Mike shares powerful...

  • Episode #19

    ‘Ego Flip’ with James Woodcock

    May 7, 202552 minS7

    It's no secret that the world is changing rapidly (perhaps faster than many of us appreciate) and this demands a new kind of leadership. But is your ego holding back your ability to evolve and lead effectively? In this...

  • The Evolving Leader

    BONUS: Working in AI with Damian Lowe

    May 2, 202543 minS7

    In this bonus episode of The Evolving Leader, host Jean Gomes speaks with Damian Lowe , a senior software engineer at Symphony AI. They discuss how many of us have moved beyond the initial reactions to services like...

  • Episode #18

    The Next Breakthrough in Self Awareness with Caroline Williams

    Apr 23, 20251h 19mS7

    This week on The Evolving Leader is a double celebration – after more than 4 years and 190 episodes, we are thrilled to release our first in-person episode where co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender (usually sat...

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