In this episode of Leading You, I’m joined by Tony Frost—executive coach, keynote speaker, company director, and author of The Professional. With an award-winning career spanning law, accounting, and executive leadership, Tony shares a grounded, forward-thinking take on how to stay relevant in a world of constant change.

We explore the essential human skills that will never go out of date—emotional intelligence, storytelling, self-awareness, humility—and how to develop them to become the kind of leader others want to follow.

Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or yourself, this conversation offers clear, practical strategies to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and real connection.

What we cover:

• Why soft skills are now business-critical
• The three timeless traits followers want from leaders
• How humility helps you build trust and negotiate better
• Why storytelling is your leadership superpower
• “Relevance deprivation syndrome” and how to avoid it
• How to identify your ‘prime capabilities’ and ‘human tasks’
• Four dangerous mindsets that make leaders obsolete
• How to embrace lifelong learning (without burning out)
• Using AI as a career tool—not a threat
• The role of feedback, reverse mentoring, and self-leadership in growth

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Welcome to Leading You
• 00:44 – Meet Tony Frost: From Lawyer to Executive Coach
• 01:17 – The Urgency of Future-Proofing Your Career
• 01:54 – AI’s Impact on the Legal Industry
• 03:15 – Essential Skills for Leaders in an AI-Driven World
• 07:47 – Emotional Intelligence: The New Competitive Advantage
• 10:29 – Dangerous Mindsets for Leaders to Avoid
• 14:49 – How to Embrace Lifelong Learning Without Overwhelm
• 17:09 – Reverse Mentoring & Learning from the Next Generation
• 19:04 – Final Takeaways and Next Steps for Future-Ready Leadership

Links:
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Connect with Tony Frost:
Website: https://frostleadership.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-frost-cmc/
Buy The Professional: https://frostleadership.com.au/my-book/