Podcast artwork thumbnail for The Proteus Leader Show

The Proteus Leader Show

Laird McLean, Erika Andersen, Marie Holive

Booking Overview

An interview-led leadership and management show focused on practical tools for managers, CEOs, and organizational leaders, typically featuring senior executives, board chairs, governance advisers, and leadership authors. Suitable pitches include accomplished CEOs, CFOs, board experts, executive coaches, and authors with demonstrated experience in enterprise leadership, governance, organizational change, or workplace culture; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial leadership credentials but are not limited to household-name figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 137

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 80 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

connect@proteus-international.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Laird McLean - Senior leader at Proteus International focused on practical leadership and management support.

Erika Andersen - Senior leader at Proteus International focused on practical leadership and management support.

Marie Holive - Senior leader at Proteus International focused on practical leadership and management support.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, CEOs, CFOs, board chairs, board advisers, governance specialists, organizational leadership experts, and authors with substantial practical experience.
Required Achievements:  
Held senior executive or CEO roles, Founded or led leadership, governance, or advisory organizations, Published books on leadership, boards, or management, Advised boards or organizations on strategy, effectiveness, or transformation

Recent Guest Discussions

Andrew Kandel - Transitioning From Functional Leadership To Enterprise Leadership, Building Trust, Creating Clarity, Scaling Excellence, And Leading Through Others.

Patrick Dunne - Board Effectiveness, Governance, Risk Oversight, Strategic Contribution, Constructive Challenge, Facilitation, And Decision-making Under Uncertainty.

Bob Arciniaga - Board Composition, Board Contribution, Facilitation, Feedback, Board Assessment, And Measuring Board Effectiveness.

Recent Topics

Leadership, Governance, Coaching, Management, Change Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Proteus Leader Show
:

Leading into the Future of AI #134

October 05, 2026

Erika talks with Dominick Miserandino, an internet pioneer since 1995 and now CEO of RTM Nexus. He has led through the eras of dot.com, search, social media, ecommerce and now AI - and they discuss which skills and assumptions still matter and which ones have become obsolete.Timestamps:(00:00) Podcast episode starts(02:10)  Making people ready for AI-driven change(04:05) Importance of experimenting with AI capabilities(06:30)  What does repeated reinvention teach a leader?(07:45) Dangers with...

Creating the Longevity Economy #133

September 21, 2026

Erika talks with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox about the global shift toward more older people than ever before, and how organizations can (and must) think differently about how to take best advantage of this change. Both in terms of their talent pool and their customers.Timestamps:(00:00) Podcast introduction(00:31) Fact: for the first time in history more people will reach 90(02:08) What is the longevity economy and why does it matter?(05:22) How to change the mindset around the longevity economy(0...

The CEO Shift: Moving from Functional Leadership to Enterprise Leadership #132

August 31, 2026

Marie Holive sits down with Andrew Kandel, former CEO of New York Interconnect, to explore one of the most important transitions in a leader’s career: moving from functional leadership to enterprise leadership. Drawing on Andrew’s experience across Google, Waze, NBCUniversal, the Olympics, NASCAR, IMG, the NBA, and now New York Interconnect, the conversation looks at what changes when a leader moves from owning a function to carrying responsibility for the whole enterprise. Marie and Andrew d...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Proteus Leader Show
:

How do I get in touch with The Proteus Leader Show?

The Proteus Leader Show is hosted by Laird McLean and Erika Andersen. Its publicly listed email is connect@proteus-international.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Proteus Leader Show?

The publicly listed email for The Proteus Leader Show: connect@proteus-international.com.

How many listeners does The Proteus Leader Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Proteus Leader Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Proteus Leader Show?

The Proteus Leader Show typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, CEOs, CFOs, board chairs, board advisers, governance specialists, organizational leadership experts, and authors with substantial practical experience. Common among recent guests: Held senior executive or CEO roles; Founded or led leadership, governance, or advisory organizations; Published books on leadership, boards, or management. Recent guests include Andrew Kandel, Patrick Dunne, and Bob Arciniaga.

How hard is it to get booked on The Proteus Leader Show?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Proteus Leader Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Leadership, Governance, Coaching, Management, and Change Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

connect@proteus-international.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings