Dr Will Parks, Leadership Coach, Author, ‘Graceful Leadership’
- Will is a leadership coach.
- He is the author of Graceful Leadership, inspiring hope, creativity and resilience in both times of peace and crisis.
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Overview
Dr. Will Parks, former UNICEF leader and author of Graceful Leadership, shares a transformative leadership model rooted in compassion, coaching, and calm in crisis. From Iraq to the Pacific Islands, he shows how grace isn’t soft—it’s powerful, purposeful, and urgently needed.
00:39- About Dr Will Parks
- Will is a leadership coach.
- He is the author of Graceful Leadership, inspiring hope, creativity and resilience in both times of peace and crisis.
- He has worked for UNICEF in the Pacific Islands, Nepal, Iran, Iraq, Bhutan and Cambodia.
09:19- What role does grace play in a crisis?
- Graceful leaders stay calm, which helps stabilize and guide others during high-stress situations.
- Calmness is contagious, reducing anxiety and enabling better decision-making under pressure.
Supportive presence empowers teams to act effectively, even when lives are at stake.
14:33- How is liberation different from empowerment?
- Empowerment is about tapping into people’s talent and giving them the space to contribute.
- Liberation goes further—it enables people to speak up, question authority, and fully express their creativity.
- Liberation thrives in a psychologically safe environment where individuals can show up as their true selves without fear.
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- Will is a leadership coach.
- He is the author of Graceful Leadership, inspiring hope, creativity and resilience in both times of peace and crisis.
- He has worked for UNICEF in the Pacific Islands, Nepal, Iran, Iraq, Bhutan and Cambodia.
