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209. How to Lead Without Saying a Word, with award-winning orchestra conductor, Roit Feldenkreis
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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.
This week, we're stepping off the corporate stage and into the orchestra pit — to explore what business leaders can learn from the world of classical music.
Our guest is Roit Feldenkreis, international orchestra conductor and CEO of BHZ Group, who’s spent years translating the unspoken power of presence, body language and tempo into boardroom leadership. In this episode, Roit shares how conducting teams — musical or managerial — starts with how you show up.
This is a conversation about non-verbal leadership, team dynamics, and what it really means to trust the people around you — especially when you’re not the one holding the mic.
💡 Key Takeaways from Roit Feldenkreis
Conducting isn’t about control: A great leader doesn’t dictate — they guide, listen, and adjust in real time.
Presence speaks louder than PowerPoint: Your posture, gestures and eye contact can shape trust before a word is said.
Great teams don’t need micromanaging: Clarity, tempo, and space to perform are more effective than rigid oversight.
Leadership is performance — but not inauthentic: How you show up matters. Preparation and presence turn trust into action.
Silence can lead: Sometimes it’s the pause, not the speech, that gives others permission to shine.
🔗 Connect with Roit Feldenkreis
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bhz-group.com
Personal: www.roitfeldenkreis.com
Instagram: @roitfeldenkreis
YouTube: Roit Feldenkreis - Orchestra Conductor
💬 Connect with Al & Leanne
LinkedIn: Truth, Lies & Work
Al Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott
Leanne Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a call: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
🧠 Support with Mental Health and Well-being
Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email [email protected]
Mental Health at Work: https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who leads — or wants to.
209 episodes
Manage episode 490896962 series 3438173
Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.
This week, we're stepping off the corporate stage and into the orchestra pit — to explore what business leaders can learn from the world of classical music.
Our guest is Roit Feldenkreis, international orchestra conductor and CEO of BHZ Group, who’s spent years translating the unspoken power of presence, body language and tempo into boardroom leadership. In this episode, Roit shares how conducting teams — musical or managerial — starts with how you show up.
This is a conversation about non-verbal leadership, team dynamics, and what it really means to trust the people around you — especially when you’re not the one holding the mic.
💡 Key Takeaways from Roit Feldenkreis
Conducting isn’t about control: A great leader doesn’t dictate — they guide, listen, and adjust in real time.
Presence speaks louder than PowerPoint: Your posture, gestures and eye contact can shape trust before a word is said.
Great teams don’t need micromanaging: Clarity, tempo, and space to perform are more effective than rigid oversight.
Leadership is performance — but not inauthentic: How you show up matters. Preparation and presence turn trust into action.
Silence can lead: Sometimes it’s the pause, not the speech, that gives others permission to shine.
🔗 Connect with Roit Feldenkreis
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bhz-group.com
Personal: www.roitfeldenkreis.com
Instagram: @roitfeldenkreis
YouTube: Roit Feldenkreis - Orchestra Conductor
💬 Connect with Al & Leanne
LinkedIn: Truth, Lies & Work
Al Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott
Leanne Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: [email protected]
Book a call: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat
🧠 Support with Mental Health and Well-being
Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email [email protected]
Mental Health at Work: https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who leads — or wants to.
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