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Soul-Inspired Leader
POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG) INTERVIEW WITH:
ROSS SWAN (RS)
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PGMAG: An interview with the ‘Soul-Inspired’ leader is indeed a privilege. Thank you for honouring us with this great opportunity to know more about you and what you are about in the world. Who is Ross Swan? RS: Ross Swan is a person who want to make a positive difference in people’s lives. From my simple but happy childhood up until now it’s been a journey of learning. In my former corporate life, I worked for/with some great leaders as well as working for some absolute shockers. I could see on daily basis the effect on people’s lives a leader can have. From happiness driven by a sense of purpose and fulfilment (good Leadership) to a sad day by day existence filled with frustration from poor leadership. That started my journey into executive coaching. If I can help mangers be better leaders then I am not only helping them to be better, I am improving the lives of all the people who come under their sphere of influence. That’s what excites me.
PGMAG: We have been following your work on social media, and they (your work) speak volumes of inspiration. Tell us a little bit about your journey as leader in personal and organisational development. RS: When my life’s purpose started to become clear to me as I just mentioned, I left corporate life to become an executive coach. I then moved from Brisbane, Australia to Singapore where I felt