In the realm of leadership and business, much attention has been given to external factors like strategy, innovation, and performance metrics. But beneath the surface, unseen emotional patterns often influence our decisions, relationships, and overall effectiveness. One of these deep-rooted patterns is the mother wound—an emotional imprint formed through our early relationship with our mother or maternal figures.

While the father wound often relates to achievement, discipline, and validation, the mother wound speaks to our capacity for connection, care, and self-worth. It shapes how we nurture ourselves and others, how we balance giving and receiving, and how we build relationships in both personal and professional contexts.

Leadership as we know it is evolving. In a world of rapid change and increasing complexity, the old paradigms of command, control, and competition are giving way to a new kind of leadership—one rooted in authenticity, opportunity, collaboration, and purpose. But what does this shift truly look like in practice?

To explore this transformative journey, we’re excited to share a powerful dialogue between the creators and facilitators of A New Kind of Leadership, Rudy de Waele and Rowan Andrews. In this video, Rudy and Rowan introduce the core concepts of the program, offering an inspiring glimpse into the tools, insights, and practices that make this course so impactful.

In today’s fast-changing and complex business landscape, leaders are constantly faced with decisions that have far-reaching consequences—not just for their organisations but for society and the planet. Yet, how often do we stop to examine the why behind our decisions? Are we acting out of fear or love?