Agile, Authentic, Abundant: Charles McLachlan on the New CEO Mindset

In this episode, I sit down with Charles McLachlan, founder of Future Perfect and creator of the CEO Growth Academy. Charles has made it his mission to help CEOs escape fear-based leadership and step into a more visionary, connected, and fulfilling way of leading — especially in today’s chaotic and ever-shifting business landscape. With his innovative work in developing portfolio executives, he also empowers high-achieving professionals to pivot into the next exciting phase of their careers.

 

We explore the powerful concept of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) and how outdated, mechanical leadership models simply don’t cut it anymore. Charles breaks down how leaders can shift from rigid control to relational agility — embracing vulnerability, unity, community, and acceptance to thrive in a VUCA-driven world. From strategic failure to TikTok experiments, Charles shares his raw, real-world wisdom on what modern leadership really demands.

 

If you’re a CEO, business leader, or entrepreneur who feels like you're navigating a minefield, this episode is a breath of fresh air. Learn how to lead with courage and curiosity — even when the answers aren’t clear — and discover how to turn your fears and failures into fuel for growth and innovation.

 

Contact details

 

Charles McLachlan

Founder FuturePerfect https://futureperfect.company

Founder Portfolio Executive Community https://PortfolioExecutive.biz

+447799347799