#70 Leading From Within: How Not to Lose Yourself on the Way Up.

In this episode of the GROWTH Schema podcast, we sit down with Dr. Maria Loumpourdi—leadership and talent development expert, coach, author, and neuroscience researcher. With experience spanning sectors from manufacturing to entertainment, Maria brings a unique blend of rigour, humanity, and science to the question: What does it mean to lead from within?

We explore the deep work behind leadership—identity, self-awareness, and doing the inner work before climbing the ladder. Maria shares why performance and authenticity don’t need to be at odds, how leaders can reframe ambition, and what neuroscience tells us about sustainable change.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between fitting in and standing out, or wondered whether you can grow professionally without losing yourself in the process—this one’s for you.

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