#483 Marianne Abib-Pech and Niels Brabandt on The State of Leadership: Credibility, Leadership Brand and Strategic Influence in 2026

In this episode, Niels Brabandt speaks with Marianne Abib-Pech, author of The Financial Times Guide to Leadership, about the state of leadership in 2026.

Key themes include:

• Leadership as a state of mind and continuous journey
• Building a powerful and authentic leadership brand
• Credibility in volatile business environments
• The shift from specialist generalist to generalised expert
• Strategic networking and influence
• Vision versus mission in modern organisations
• Leadership accelerators: neuroscience, crisis communication and artificial intelligence

Marianne Abib-Pech shares practical insights drawn from her career as a CFO, investor and board-level advisor. Niels Brabandt translates these perspectives into actionable leadership guidance for decision-makers in business.

This episode is essential listening for CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, board members and aspiring leaders seeking to strengthen credibility, expand influence and future-proof their leadership approach.

Host: Niels Brabandt / [e-mail]

Contact with Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Niels Brabandts Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

Niels Brabandts Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/