The Unlock Moment: find your purpose for leadership and life
My name’s Dr Gary Crotaz, I’m an international speaker, an executive coach, and I coined the term The Unlock Moment.
An Unlock Moment is that flash of remarkable clarity when you suddenly know the right path ahead. Unlock Moments define us. They teach us about ourselves. And we remember them decades later.
In exploring Unlock Moments on this podcast and in my speaking and coaching work, I’ve discovered how we can see ourselves through a new lens, how we can make new and powerful connections, and how we can get right to the heart of our deepest underlying sense of purpose.
In these intimate and curious conversations I explore how people find fulfilment, happiness and balance. From ordinary people with extraordinary stories, to some of the most successful people on the planet, you’ll hear them reflect on those pivotal life and career moments, when they suddenly knew something they didn’t know before.
And as you listen, maybe you’ll be inspired to explore your own Unlock Moment.
I’m so happy you’re here. Sit back and open your mind. Welcome to The Unlock Moment!
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 185
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
38 Ryan Hartman: The View from 100,000 Feet
For many years I’ve encouraged my corporate teams and my coaching clients to take a more 100,000 foot view of the world. We all have a habit of getting lost in the weeds sometimes and it’s a useful s…
37 Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz: Finding the Silence
When I talk to people who have experienced an Unlock Moment, a remarkable flash of clarity when they’ve figured out the path ahead, they often describe a moment of silence. It might be real silence, …
36 Dr Marshall Goldsmith: The Earned Life
In this remarkable Master Locksmith episode of The Unlock Moment, I meet Dr Marshall Goldsmith, the world's number one executive coach. A member of the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, Harvard Business Revi…
35 Morag Barrett: The Future-Proof Workplace
In this Master Locksmith episode, I interview Morag Barrett, one of the top executive coaches in the world. She’s a leadership development expert, and bestselling author of “Cultivate: The Power of W…
34 Nathan Furr: The Upside of Uncertainty
In this special Master Locksmith episode, I interview INSEAD Professor and author Nathan Furr, whose latest co-authored book, “The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown…
33 Ben Prouty: Know When It's Your Time To Lead
In this episode I interview serial start-up entrepreneur and CEO Ben Prouty, whose experience at high-growth startups including Streetcar (car sharing), Lovespace (storage by the box), Shepper (asset…
32 The Master Locksmith Masterclass with Dr Gary Crotaz: Finding Happiness
In this Master Locksmith Masterclass, Dr Gary Crotaz switches from interviewer to expert, sharing content from his book about figuring out the path ahead, The IDEA Mindset. This Masterclass is all ab…
31 The Master Locksmith Masterclass with Dr Gary Crotaz: Resilience
In this Master Locksmith Masterclass, Dr Gary Crotaz switches from interviewer to expert, sharing content from his book about figuring out the path ahead, The IDEA Mindset. He explains the six powerf…
BONUS The Unlock Micro-Moment: Dr Mark Goulston's Coaching Masterclass - Michelangelo Mindset
In this bonus seven-minute extract from The Unlock Moment, discover a coaching masterclass from top US executive coach and author Dr Mark Goulston on his leadership framework, Michelangelo Mindset. A…
30 Anthony and Kel Matsena: Creativity Fuels The Journey From Darkness To Light
In this episode I interview emerging stars of the dance and performance world Anthony and Kel Matsena. This episode of The Unlock Moment is very special, very moving, very powerful. Listening back. I…
29 Cinta Miller: How to Become Your Own Safety Net
Cinta Miller is one of the top stylists in the business. She's worked for some of the biggest brands in the world. She's created looks for London Fashion Week. She's worked with the likes of Robbie W…
28 Steve Woolcock: Leadership Lessons as a First-Time CEO
In this episode I interview charity sector CEO Steve Woolcock, who became a first-time CEO last year when taking on the top job at educational charity First Rung, an organisation that exists to provi…
BONUS The Unlock Micro-Moment: Chris Tibbetts - Drastic Action - 100kg Weight Loss To Save Your Life
In this bonus ten-minute extract, executive coach, transformation specialist and international speaker Chris Tibbetts talks about his Unlock Moment, when his doctor gave him the news that he had to c…
27 Amit Patel: Leaving Medicine and Creating a Peachy Future
In this episode I meet Amit Patel, former breast and endocrine surgeon who left the NHS to pursue a career in business and entrepreneurship. After six years in Director roles for the £12bn internatio…
BONUS The Unlock Micro-Moment: Patrick J. McGinnis - FOMO and Finding Perspective
In this bonus nine-minute extract, Patrick J. McGinnis, investor, author, podcaster and the inventor of FOMO talks about his Unlock Moment when he found perspective after a highly challenging period …
26 Adwoa Akoto: Purpose, Authenticity, Impact - Discovering Your Path
In this episode I meet Adwoa Akoto, British-Ghanaian actor, writer, model and entrepreneur who appeared in HBO/BBC's hit series 'I May Destroy You'. She talks about her unusual route from economics a…
25 Anthony Fletcher: Leadership Lessons From a $100m Healthy Snack Scale-Up
In this episode I meet celebrated healthy food inventor, entrepreneur and CEO, Anthony Fletcher, whose experience at Innocent Drinks followed by 8 years as the CEO of Graze snacks inspired his missio…
24 Dolly Waddell: Change The Rules
In this episode I meet executive coach and team facilitator Dolly Waddell, whose upbringing in the orbit of a highly successful family luxury jewellery business honed her natural instinct for entrepr…
23 Joanne Clifton: Before the Glitterball, a Journey of Extraordinary Courage
In this exclusive long-form interview I talk to World Ballroom Showdance Champion, Strictly Come Dancing Champion, musical theatre star and someone I’m proud to call a close friend, Joanne Clifton. S…
22 Amanda Britton: Leading a World-Class Institution at Rambert School
In this episode I meet Amanda Britton, the inspirational Chief Executive, Principal and Artistic Director of the world-renowned Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Her powerful story, fr…