Developing The Leader Within Podcast17 Nov 2025

Episode 297: Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Ontology with Sharne Fairbrother.

In this enlightening episode, we engage with Sharne Fairbrother, a fractional Chief People Officer based in New Zealand, who specializes in unlocking leadership potential and building future-ready organizational cultures. Sharne discusses the concept of ontological leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's inner world to enhance leadership effectiveness. Together, we explore how this inside-out approach can lead to sustainable cultural change within organizations.

You will learn the following:

1. The definition of ontological leadership and its significance in shaping how leaders show up in their roles. 04:29

2. How shifting the focus from what leaders do to who they are being can drive deeper organizational change. 07:45

3. Practical strategies for embedding ontological principles into leadership development programs. 10:36

4. The crucial mindset shifts leaders must make to integrate ontology into their practices effectively. 16:29

5. The role of vulnerability in leadership and how it fosters collaboration and trust within teams. 21:30

To get in contact with Sharne:

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