EN 33 Leadership Mistakes Nobody Talks About

Do you ever wonder why good people leave companies… even when the salary is good? Why do so many employees feel exhausted, disconnected, or unseen at work? And what if the real problem is not the business itself, but the way leadership is done today? 

🎙️ Today on #JanaTalk, I'm very happy to welcome Alan Kenna — leadership mentor and founder of Elevation Mentorship, a program focused on leadership, personal growth, and stress reduction.

 Before stepping into leadership and mentoring, Alan spent more than 18 years working as a paramedic in Dublin, supporting people through some of the most stressful and life-changing moments imaginable.

These experiences gave him a deep understanding of human behavior, stress, emotional resilience, and what people truly need in order to feel safe, supported, and connected. Today, Alan works with individuals, leadership teams, hotels, and companies of different sizes — helping them create stronger leaders, healthier communication, better company culture, and long-term staff retention.

About this episode

🔹 The biggest leadership mistake most companies make today
🔹 What employees truly need from their leaders
🔹 Why authentic leadership starts with personal transformation
🔹 How leaders can create trust, safety, and stronger teams
🔹 Why listening and asking the right questions changes everything
🔹 How company culture affects motivation, relationships, and performance
🔹 How small leadership changes can completely transform a company — and much more

▶️ TOPIC: Leadership Mistakes Nobody Talks About
▶️ WHEN: Sunday 31. 5. 2026 od 19:00
▶️ WHERE: YouTube channel @Jana_Talk

I'm looking forward to seeing you in the next episode.
Wishing you a beautiful day.

With love,
Jana

Leadership is not about managing people. It's about inspiring them to become the best version of themselves. The best leaders create safety before they create results. Leadership begins the moment you stop trying to control people and start understanding them.

About the guest: Alan Kenna

Alan Kenna is a leadership mentor, paramedic, and founder of Elevation Mentorship, a transformational program dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations develop stronger leadership skills, reduce stress, and create healthier, more connected workplaces.

Before stepping into the world of leadership development, Alan has spent more than 18 years working as a paramedic in Dublin, supporting people through some of the most challenging and life-changing moments imaginable. These experiences gave him a unique insight into human behavior, emotional resilience, stress management, and the importance of remaining calm and present under pressure.

Over the years, Alan realized that many of the challenges people face in business are deeply connected to the challenges they face within themselves. This understanding led him to focus on leadership not as a set of techniques, but as a personal journey of growth, self-awareness, and transformation.

Today, Alan works with individuals, leadership teams, hotels, and companies of various sizes, helping them build stronger cultures, improve communication, strengthen employee engagement, and develop leaders who inspire trust and connection. His work focuses on creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to perform at their best.