Show Notes
🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #251 with Leah Natuel, Head of Studio at Relax Gaming Leah Neutel leads one of iGaming’s most creative teams at Relax Gaming, where innovation, empathy, and accountability come together to push the boundaries of modern game development. In this episode, Leah joins Pierre Lindh to explore what true leadership looks like in creative industries — from building trust and psychological safety to turning failure into fuel for success. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Sponsors message 01:53 - Welcoming Leah Neutel 02:09 - How Leah’s background shaped her leadership 03:54 - From youth offenders to UN work 06:04 - The principles of leadership 07:32 - Leading with accountability & humanity 09:20 - What it means to lead without authority 10:25 - How to inspire creative teams without control 12:30 - Asking the right questions vs. giving answers 16:39 - Imposter syndrome & redefining leadership 19:20 - How insecurity shows up in poor leadership 20:17 - Training first-time managers 23:10 - Culture at Relax Gaming 25:29 - Can you be friends with your team? 27:46 - Conflict resolution 29:46 - Turning disagreement into progress 31:38 - Embracing diversity & aligning different personalities 34:40 - Should companies take political stances? 38:25 - Why failure isn’t final? 39:42 - How Relax Gaming turns failure into iteration 41:15 - Creating a culture where risk fuels innovation 44:40 - The most important leadership qualities of the future 46:03 - Can anyone become a great leader? 46:39 - Final thoughts
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