Leadership Actually

In this conversation, the speakers explore the importance of leadership, team dynamics, and personal growth. They discuss how injecting fun into leadership can enhance team performance, the significance of building trust within teams, and the lessons learned from coaching world champions. The conversation emphasises the value of accountability, integrity, and consistency in leadership, as well as...

In this reflective episode of 'Leadership Actually', hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney review their journey through the first season, discussing memorable moments with guests, lessons learned, and the importance of connection and relationships in leadership. They share personal insights and growth experienced throughout the series, while also teasing exciting developments for the upcoming s...

Leadership Development is an ongoing project. It does not stop. It is continuous.

In this episode of Leadership Actually, Lee Rogers and LisaPowney engage in a deep conversation with Paul Stobart about the nuances of leadership, particularly at the senior management level. They explore the challenges of transitioning to executive roles, the importance of listening and appreciation, and the impact of incisive questioning. Paul shares his insights on driving cultural change withi...

A snippet of what you can hear from Paul in the full episode.

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What if the strongest thing a leader can do… is care? In this episode, we chat with the brilliant  Cat Hakki  about leading with empathy in a world that often rewards ego. We explore how leaders can stay grounded, human, and connected — even in high-pressure, fast-changing environments.   If you're navigating complexity and want to lead with more heart (and still deliver results), this one's for y...

In this episode we explore the importance of leader understanding the financial fundamentals of an organisation. The role of finance business partners in larger organisations and the core components for smaller organisations. Mark helps us examine the messy class of finance.

In this episode we explore identifying issues, thinking of solutions and seeing it through. Wayne shares some of the highs and lows of his journey as the founder of My New Term, a recruitment platform in education that is revolutionising the market.

In this episode we discuss leadership, gender equity and courage. Stacey Copeland has represented her country in two sports, Football and Boxing. She made history to become the first female British Commonwealth Boxing Gold medalist. Stacey is a freelance broadcaster, presenter and commentator for BBC, Fight Zone and Sky. She also also done two Ted talks. Stacey founded Pave The Way charity that ai...

The messy class on change. Our expert Business Psychologist, Rebecca Stevens, shares her views on the role positive psychology has to play in any type of organisational change.

This episode is packed with leadership gold, no fluff, no ego, just straight-talking wisdom from someone who’s led with impact at every level. Tune in to feel challenged, encouraged, and a little more human as a leader.

Exploring how to navigate squiggly careers in a VUCA environment and much more beside.

Getting to know your co-hosts a little better and what has shaped and influenced them to this point.

An introduction to the podcast and the reasons to listen to exciting up and coming topics and guests.