19 | The Freedom to Choose - from punk rock to executive coaching

Guest: Aram Arslanian, Founder & CEO of Cadence Leadership & Communication

In this episode of IN CONTROL – the Leadership Podcast, Torsten Philipp and Peter Drage welcome Aram Arslanian, Founder, President and CEO of Cadence Leadership & Communication.

Aram has spent more than two decades helping leaders, teams and organizations grow. But his journey didn't begin in boardrooms or executive coaching—it started in the North American hardcore and punk rock scene, where passion, authenticity and community mattered more than titles or status.
Together, we explore how leadership is shaped by life experiences, self-awareness and the freedom to choose your own path. We discuss why psychology alone doesn't create great leaders, what it takes to lead people through uncertainty, and why personal growth is inseparable from professional growth.
A thoughtful discussion about leadership, responsibility and becoming the person you want to be—not only as a leader, but as a human being.

💡 Topics in this episode:

• The freedom to choose your own path

• From punk rock to executive leadership

• Psychology and leadership – where theory meets reality

• Self-awareness and mental resilience

• What defines successful leadership?

• Personal growth as a leadership skill

• Learning from mentors and role models

CADENCE Leadership + Communication: cadenceleadership.com

Mehr zu den Hosts:
Peter Drage:
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Torsten Philipp:
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Peters Business – die MD Strategy GmbH: Strategie, Business Development, M&A advisory:
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DANKE and alle Supporter:

Logo & Graphics: Jean-Paul Frijns
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Schnitt: Charly Glawischnig
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Jingle: Samuel Reissen
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