The extra-Ordinary Leader with Dolly Waddell
The extra-Ordinary Leader is a show that takes a collaborative approach to uncover what it means to be a leader in the 21st century.
Through a series of open and honest conversations with a selection of top business leaders and leadership coaches, Dolly Waddell takes us on a journey to unravel the complex world of leadership in the 21st century.
The extra-Ordinary Leader with Dolly Waddell
S4 02: Designing a Life You’re Proud to Live: Leadership with Intention with Becky Barsellotti
In this week’s episode of The extra-Ordinary Leader, I’m joined by my friend and powerhouse leader Becky Barsellotti—Managing Partner at GiANT London and the brilliant mind behind Alive, a seven-step process for creating a life by design, not by accident.
Becky was one of the earliest catalysts in my own leadership journey. From the moment I met her, I knew she had that rare gift of unlocking people on the spot—and she did just that for me.
In this conversation, we explore why leadership today demands a deeper level of self-awareness, courage, and personal audit. We talk about how journaling can become a leadership tool, the real risk of staying on autopilot, and why businesses don’t need more cogs—they need humans who are fully alive. Becky also introduces her concept of the “seven summits” that define a meaningful life, and shares how this process is transforming teams and individuals alike.
This one is full of practical wisdom and life-defining questions. Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself, this episode will move the dial on how intentionally you live and lead.
To find out more about Becky’s Alive cohorts or to bring this work into your team, visit https://www.instagram.com/the.alive.collective/
To explore how I can bring energy, urgency, and transformational coaching into your leadership culture, email me directly at info@dollywaddell.com
INSIDE THIS EPISODE
- What it means to live by design, not by accident
- The Alive framework: seven summits of a meaningful life
- Why journaling is a leadership tool—not a luxury
- How to reframe rest and create your own "recharge rhythm"
- Fear-flossing: a daily mindset practice for leaders
- How businesses can unlock people’s potential through intention
- What stops people from living lives they’re proud of
- Why now, more than ever, leaders must choose intentionality
This conversation ties closely into the themes in my book The extra-Ordinary Leader—especially the chapter on the “Mirror Moment.”
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