Doing the inner work to Transcend as a Leader
Jennie McLaughlin
Purpose | Strategy | Innovation | Customer Experience | CCXP | Story teller | Creating lasting impact
This week, I immersed myself in my third Transcend.Space retreat, alongside 28 extraordinary individuals in the magnificent Norwich countryside.
Leaving these retreats always stirs a powerful mix of emotions:
? Gratitude for the collective spirit of wholeheartedness and authenticity that creates the conditions for profound introspection.
? Belonging—a deep connection with the collective, nature, and the people we cherish.
? Urgency—an acute awareness that the world desperately needs more leaders who can transcend polarization, foster dialogue, and co-create pathways to shared action.
Transcend.Space exists to bring the world back into balance by cultivating leaders for today and tomorrow—leaders who integrate inner growth with outward impact. Over the three days, I reflected deeply on the pillars of this journey:
We also explored the role of humanity in an age of increasing AI adoption. While AI enhances efficiency, it can never replicate the empathy, trust, and nuanced understanding that human leaders bring. Striking the right balance between leveraging AI and nurturing human connection will define the organizations that endure.
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From the retreat, one truth resonated deeply: transformation is fundamentally human.
? It’s about creating cultures of trust and safety, empowering teams to innovate.
? It’s about seeing challenges as opportunities to build resilience.
? It’s about leaders leading by example, investing in their own growth to model the change they seek in others.
As we stand on the brink of a new era, my biggest takeaway is this: Organizations that master the art and science of enabling humans to flourish—while harnessing AI’s efficiencies—will shape the future.
How is your organization preparing to navigate this intersection of technology and humanity? Let’s spark a conversation about building a future that thrives on both.
More on my earlier retreat experiences here if you are interested.
Providing predictive AI for vehicle fleets - saving you time, cost, and carbon
3 个月Jennie McLaughlin a pleasure and a privilege to see you and work with you again on this. I think you’ve summarised this beautifully - leading with gratitude in your article (and your heart) is so important. Thank you, and looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Vice President, Thales Cyber Security Services ANZ and GM Tesserent
3 个月Would love to join one of these Jennie - what a treat;-)
Strategic Growth Adviser | Venture Partner | Certified Coach | Ex-MD @Citi | 25yrs Inv. Banking | Exponential Tech Expert | AI Post-grad
3 个月That’s a brilliant summary Jennie McLaughlin! Privileged to have shared the space with you last week. Making transformation journeys more human-centred is absolutely critical to ensure lasting postitve change in the world. Wholeheartedly agree on the nexus between human flourishing and leveraging the AI reinvention opportunity for organisations. Look forward to connecting again soon ????
Author | Ex Journo | Ex PR | Now putting it to greater good by ghostwriting and coaching people to tell stories that need to be told. Endurance Sport Junkie.
3 个月It's quite a challenge to summarise such a rich three days, but you nailed it!
Experienced CEO and COO | Engaged Trustee | Accredited Business Coach
3 个月So wonderful to have you there with us, Jenny. And love the clarity of the view from your vantage point. Spot on!