Marie-Claire Dwek, CEO of Newmark Security, shares what authentic leadership looks like – unmasked.In this episode, Nicola Hunt talks to Marie-Claire Dwek, CEO of Newmark Security, about what it really takes to lead as your true self. Marie-Claire helped found the company in the 1990s, was forced to step away during a personal and financial crisis. She then spent 12 years rebuilding her career in commercial property before being invited back to lead Newmark as CEO in 2013. Marie-Claire speaks candidly about how that experience shaped an unmasked style of leadership - one built on honesty, vulnerability and resilience.Marie-Claire argues that being open about her own setbacks has never undermined her authority; if anything, it has been foundational for it. She explains how she brings this same awareness to her team, encouraging colleagues to be truthful about what they’re going through. She also reflects on her own periodic “resets” and the values that have enabled her to keep moving forward.Key Topics Discussed:• What an authentic, unmasked leadership style looks like.• How 12 years away from Newmark, rebuilding her life after a personal and financial crisis, shaped the leader she is today• Why vulnerability strengthens authority rather than undermining it• How to build team resilience• The importance of regular re-sets in lifeFeatured Guest:• Marie-Claire Dwek – CEO of Newmark Security. Marie-Claire helped found the company in the 1990s. She then stepped away during a personal and financial crisis, and spent 12 years rebuilding her career in commercial property before returning to lead Newmark as CEO in 2013. She is transforming the business from a hardware engineering firm into a software-led global player.