Leading Lasting Impact with Digby Scott
Ever feel like the pace of leadership is pulling you in a hundred directions, leaving no space to reflect or recharge? You're not alone. In this episode, I explore what it truly means to lead with presence, impact, and a sustainable rhythm that fuels both your purpose and your wellbeing—with the thoughtful and wise Digby Scott.
Digby is a leadership coach, speaker, author, and host of the Dig Deeper Podcast. Known for his ability to create high-trust, deep-learning environments, he’s worked across sectors and continents, guiding leaders to grow with clarity, courage, and integrity. He’s also the author of Change Makers and Out There, and a passionate advocate for redesigning work and life around what matters most.
In this energising and deeply reflective conversation, Digby and I unpack what it means to lead sustainably in a world that glorifies busyness. We explore how leaders can create space, stay grounded in their purpose, and build thriving teams by asking better questions and taking a systems view. This episode is a masterclass in shifting from reactive leadership to creative, lasting impact.
In this episode, we cover:
The critical difference between reactive and creative leadership
How to cultivate unhurried productivity for sustainable impact
Why 'legacy' leadership needs a rebrand
What it really takes to influence a system as a leader
The four-question framework that unlocks deeper team conversations
Letting go of ego and embracing host leadership over hero leadership
Creating lasting impact through trust, curiosity, and shared purpose
What really stayed with me from this conversation was Digby's phrase "high intention, low attachment." It's such a powerful reminder that leadership isn't about controlling outcomes but about creating the conditions for others to thrive. When we lead from that place, we unlock something truly generative.
I also loved his four-question framework, which he has so generously shared here.
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