#102 - Interview with Leïla Lahbabi: Unlearning, Mindful Leadership, and Scaling with Purpose

Building skills and scaling impact is never a straight line. Many times, we need to unlearn old patterns before we can grow in new directions. How can leaders balance strategy with mindfulness? What can surfing and nature teach us about entrepreneurship? And what does it mean to scale from the inside out instead of just chasing numbers? These are some of the questions we explore in episode #102 of "Poder aprender".

Leïla Lahbabi, strategist, author, and founder of Mind Impact, shares her journey from advising CEOs at Oliver Wyman to helping purpose-driven leaders unlock high-performing talent and scale consciously. She explains why unlearning is just as important as learning, and how a beginner’s mind can open new doors when building a business from scratch.

One of the most powerful metaphors Leïla brings is surfing. From timing the waves to conserving energy, she shows how the ocean can be a teacher for entrepreneurship and leadership. Instead of hustling endlessly, we can learn to listen, adapt, and ride the right wave when the moment is right.

We also talk about mindfulness as a leadership accelerator. Beyond words or strategies, it’s presence, energy, and awareness that allow leaders to earn trust, inspire collaboration, and turn vision into execution. These are not abstract concepts but learnable skills that can transform the way teams operate and scale together.

Finally, we dive into her book The Billion Dollar Purpose, where Leïla reveals why companies that put people and purpose first achieve lasting growth. Through stories and practical lessons, she reminds us that success comes from scaling skills, values, and relationships, not just revenue.

These are the topics of episode #102