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We explore the essential human skills that will never go out of date—emotional intelligence, storytelling, self-awareness, humility—and how to develop them to become the kind of leader others want to follow.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

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram:@juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

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/

In this episode of&nbsp;Leading You, I&rsquo;m joined by Tony Frost&mdash;executive coach, keynote speaker, company director, and author of&nbsp;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&nbsp;human&nbsp;skills that will never go out of date&mdash;emotional intelligence, storytelling, self-awareness, humility&mdash;and how to develop them to become the kind of leader others want to follow.
Whether you&rsquo;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:
<ul>
<li>Why soft skills are now business-critical</li>
<li>The three timeless traits followers want from leaders</li>
<li>How humility helps you build trust and negotiate better</li>
<li>Why storytelling is your leadership superpower</li>
<li>&ldquo;Relevance deprivation syndrome&rdquo; and how to avoid it</li>
<li>How to identify your &lsquo;prime capabilities&rsquo; and &lsquo;human tasks&rsquo;</li>
<li>Four dangerous mindsets that make leaders obsolete</li>
<li>How to embrace lifelong learning (without burning out)</li>
<li>Using AI as a&nbsp;career tool&mdash;not a threat</li>
<li>The role of feedback, reverse mentoring, and self-leadership in growth</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Timestamps:
<ul>
<li>00:00 &ndash; Welcome to&nbsp;Leading You</li>
<li>00:44 &ndash; Meet Tony Frost: From Lawyer to Executive Coach</li>
<li>01:17 &ndash; The Urgency of Future-Proofing Your Career</li>
<li>01:54 &ndash; AI&rsquo;s Impact on the Legal Industry</li>
<li>03:15 &ndash; Essential Skills for Leaders in an AI-Driven World</li>
<li>07:47 &ndash; Emotional Intelligence: The New Competitive Advantage</li>
<li>10:29 &ndash; Dangerous Mindsets for Leaders to Avoid</li>
<li>14:49 &ndash; How to Embrace Lifelong Learning Without Overwhelm</li>
<li>17:09 &ndash; Reverse Mentoring &amp; Learning from the Next Generation</li>
<li>19:04 &ndash; Final Takeaways and Next Steps for Future-Ready Leadership</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Links: Get the&nbsp;<a href="https://programs.juliehyde.com.au/programs/claritycompass/">Clarity Compass Mini Program</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a> Connect with Tony Frost: Website: <a href="https://frostleadership.com.au/">https://frostleadership.com.au/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-frost-cmc/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-frost-cmc/</a> Buy The Professional: <a href="https://frostleadership.com.au/my-book/">https://frostleadership.com.au/my-book/</a>

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There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.

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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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