The Black Belt in Leadership Mastering Self-Leadership: From Martial Arts to the Boardroom with Lars Sudmann
Lars Sundmann is an advisor, keynote speaker and executive trainer on leadership, strategy, innovation and communication for global corporations and their leaders.
He is the owner of Sudmann & Company, a consulting and management training network. Lars is drawing on his business experience (e.g. as CFO Belgium of Procter & Gamble) as well as consulting expertise with Fortune500 companies to help companies achieve better business and organizational results.
Before you lead others, you must first lead yourself. In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva is joined by executive advisor, keynote speaker, and TEDx veteran Lars Sudmann to dive deep into the art and discipline of self-leadership.
Drawing on his experience as CFO of Procter & Gamble Belgium, advisor to global giants like Microsoft and Siemens, and as a martial arts competitor, Lars shares powerful tools and stories to help leaders navigate pressure, overcome self-doubt, and stay balanced in the chaos.
You’ll learn:
- Why leadership often doesn’t match your expectations
- How to run a “character traits check” to uncover blind spots
- What daily reflection and reframing can do for your clarity and composure
- How to handle imposter syndrome with perspective and courage
- Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or just stepping into your first leadership role, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.
Find more from Lars at www.lars-sudmann.com
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