Why Leadership Matters - Episode 54

In this brand-new season of the Business Leaders Coach podcast, Toye is joined by his wife and leadership coach, Eniye Oshunbiyi, as they explore the question: Why does leadership really matter?

Through honest conversation, personal stories, and lessons from years of coaching CEOs and founders, Toye and Eniye unpack what it means to lead from the inside out—and why self-awareness is a superpower for today’s leaders.

Whether you're a startup founder, team leader, or seasoned executive, this episode will inspire you to think differently about leadership, growth, and the people you serve.

🔍 Key Themes Covered:

1. The Journey into Leadership
How Toye and Eniye discovered the value of leadership through very different paths—and how it eventually brought their perspectives together.

2. Leadership from the Inside Out
Why authentic leadership starts with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and values—not just charisma or confidence.

3. The Coaching Shift
What happened when Toye stopped telling and started asking—and how coaching skills like the GROW model transformed his leadership.

4. Business Stages & Leadership Gaps
Why leadership challenges differ at each stage of a business and how many founders overlook the need to develop leaders around them.

5. Personality, Strengths & Team Dynamics
How understanding yourself and your team can close gaps, reduce conflict, and build stronger organisations.

💡 Mentioned in This Episode:

• 91 Days to Self-Awareness Journal by Eniye Oshunbiyi
  (Click here)

• The 5 Daily Habits E-book by Toye Oshunbiyi (Click here)

• Tools like Tetramap for understanding personality and communication styles

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