Lead The Room

You've got talented people. They care, they show up, they work hard. So why are the results just... average? In this episode of Lead the Room, Lyndsey and Briony tackle one of the most common — and most damaging — assumptions in leadership: that mediocre results mean you have the wrong people. Spoiler: 90% of the time, it's not a people problem. It's a systems problem. If you're a...

You planned it. You invested in it. Everyone left energised. And within two weeks — you were right back where you started. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. The away day is the most reached-for tool in a struggling team's toolkit. Low morale? Away day. Poor collaboration? Away day. Culture problems? Away day. And yet — done in isolation — it almost never creates the lasting change...

What does leadership actually look like when it's not going to plan? In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey do something a little different — and something a lot of listeners have told them they love. They pull back the curtain on their own leadership lives, sharing an honest mid-year stock take on what's been going well, what's been harder than expected, and what they're learning an...

Do you hold yourself and your team to high standards — but nothing ever feels quite good enough? You might be crossing the line from high standards into perfectionism. And while that sounds like a good thing, it can quietly destroy your team's momentum, innovation, and morale. In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey unpack the perfectionism paradox — the trap that catches so many...

You walked in expecting a challenge. You didn't expect this . The toxic dynamics, the checked-out talent, the unspoken resentment — and the clock already ticking on your ability to prove yourself. If you've ever inherited a team that was more broken than anyone let on, this episode is going to feel very familiar. In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey share exactly what to do...

If you lead with empathy and a human-centred approach, you've probably been here: your results speak for themselves, your team is thriving — but you still can't quite silence the voice asking "but can you prove it?" In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey tackle one of the biggest blind spots for values-led leaders: how to measure and evidence the impact of your lead...

Are you a leader heading into Q2 feeling like Q1 just... happened to you? You're not alone — and this episode is your practical reset. If you want more practical advice to reset your team get our free 15 minute team transformations guide here . In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey share three practical, time-efficient actions to help you close out Q1 with genuine insight and st...

When a team is struggling to make progress, the classic leadership move is to call a strategy session. Bring in consultants. Rewrite the roadmap. But in this episode, Lyndsey and Briony make the case that this almost always misdiagnoses the real problem. Your team doesn't need more strategy. They need consistent daily rituals that turn the strategy you already have into actual results. This ep...

Your team is working hard. Putting the hours in, showing up, doing all the things. So why aren't you getting the results you should be? Most organisations respond by reaching for more productivity training, better time management, or another round of process optimisation. In this episode, Lyndsey and Bryony are here to tell you that's not the answer — and it might actually be making things...

You care deeply about your team. You've built real trust, genuine psychological safety, and a culture where people feel valued. But what happens when someone keeps missing deadlines, the quality of work slips, or one person's behaviour starts affecting everyone else? If you're stuck between addressing it and protecting what you've built — this episode is for you. Lyndsey and Bryony tackle the acco...

You're great at leading your team. But who's leading with you? In this episode, Lyndsey and Bryony challenge one of leadership's biggest blind spots — the belief that you can do it alone. Whether you're a mid-level manager finding your voice or a senior leader carrying more than you should, this one's for you. They break down exactly how to build a small, high-trust peer squad that advocates for y...

Feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities? Working after bedtime because your strategic work keeps getting pushed to the margins? You’re not alone. In this episode of Lead the Room, hosts Briony and Lyndsey tackle one of the biggest challenges facing purpose-driven leaders: how to prioritise effectively when everything on your plate feels urgent. If you’re leading a team turnaround while trying...

Connection at work gets dismissed as a "soft skill." But here's the truth: human connection is a survival skill. Without it, even the most capable teams burn out during transformation. ⁠Download our 3 habits, 3 weeks, 0 burnout guide here.⁠⁠ In the final episode of our sustainable leadership series, Lyndsey and Briony reveal why burnout isn't caused by hard work - it's caused...

Think joy at work is a luxury when you're drowning in transformation chaos? Think again. In episode 2 of our sustainable leadership series, Lyndsey and Briony reveal why joy isn't optional - it's the fuel that prevents burnout during long-term change. ⁠Download our 3 habits, 3 weeks, 0 burnout guide here.⁠ Discover why "if it's hard, it should feel miserable" is destroyin...

Leading a multi-year transformation? Feeling crushed by the sheer volume of change? You're not alone. In this episode of Lead the Room podcast, Lyndsey and Briony share the first of three essential daily habits that help transformation leaders sustain momentum without burning out. Download our 3 habits, 3 weeks, 0 burnout guide here. Discover why "just be more resilient" is terrible...

Forget "new year, new you" – this episode is about the reality of coming back to work in January without the energy everyone expects you to have. Hosts Lyndsey and Bryony get honest about returning from the festive break feeling exhausted rather than refreshed, and why that's completely okay when you're leading transformation. If you're crawling back into the office wondering...

What You'll Learn: Why leaders struggle to genuinely switch off during holidays How to set up before your break so you can actually disconnect The digital detox strategy that removes temptation How to return from your break in a sustainable way Why role modeling healthy breaks matters for your team culture Three Key Takeaways: The Pre-Break Handover – About a week before you finish, document:...

How to Set Your Team Up for January Success | Stop the New Year Chaos Dreading January 2nd when you'll have no idea where to start? You're not alone. The average leader spends the first 3 weeks of January just getting oriented - by which time you're already behind on Q1 goals. In this episode, Briony and Lyndsey share the 3 counter-cultural strategies that will transform your January....

Monday morning. You open your calendar and your stomach drops. Back-to-back meetings from 9am to 5pm. Seven meetings. When are you actually supposed to DO the work? The average leader now spends 23 hours a week in meetings—more than half your working week. And most of those meetings? Completely unnecessary, involve too many people, or could be done in 15 minutes instead of an hour. This episode sh...

Most end-of-year reviews are terrible—sterile performance meetings or forced fun activities that nobody wants. Then January comes and nothing actually changes. This episode gives you 3 creative year-end rituals that actually work for building real team connection, honest reflection, and genuine transformation. Get our build your leadership playbook here and our AMAZING weekly planner here . Strate...

Three months into new leadership roles, Lyndsey (leading remotely on 7-hour time difference) and Briony (international move + new transformation role) do a raw check-in on the 4 habits they committed to from day one. Lyndsey's Reality: Transparency – Sends regular updates. Gets zero response. Feels vulnerable sending into silence. Learning: explicitly ask for feedback. Psychological Safety – Prior...

In this episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey tackle the biggest misconception in leadership today: that transforming team culture requires massive time investments, expensive away days, or sweeping organizational overhauls. They reveal how intentional small actions can fundamentally shift team dynamics, boost performance, and create the high-performing, connected workplace culture that mod...

"Governance" might be everyone's least favorite word, but hear us out... This isn't about bureaucracy or PowerPoint decks nobody understands. This is about the difference between projects that drift endlessly (despite everyone working hard) and teams that deliver smoothly without burning out. In this week's episode, we're sharing 3 lightweight strategies you can implement...

In this milestone episode of Lead the Room, Briony and Lyndsey celebrate a full year of weekly podcasting by reflecting on their most surprising leadership lessons and personal transformations. They share raw, honest moments about feeling like failures, learning to be less generous (yes, really), and discovering that being liked isn't always the path to transformation. Through candid conversat...

How to Actually Empower Your Team: 3 Frameworks That Work Get the FREE workbook here. "Just empower them" might be the most useless advice in leadership. Lyndsey and Briony tackle the frustrating reality that most leaders have no idea how to actually get their team to take ownership instead of constantly coming to them for decisions. This episode delivers three specific frameworks you can explain...