Becoming the Leader in You

Can leadership lessons come from the sea? Absolutely. In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, I sit down with Alistair Duns, founder of Northstar Performance, for a fascinating conversation about leadership, human factors, systems thinking and what it really takes to perform when the pressure is on. Drawing on his experience as a professional yachtsman, Alistair explains why great leaders d...

What can engineering teach us about leadership? More than you might think. In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, I sit down with Mary Gerdoux-Harries from Resonance.coach for a fascinating conversation that challenges many of the assumptions we make about leadership. Mary shares her experiences as a woman in the engineering profession, the barriers she has faced, and the lessons that have...

🎙️ Episode 18 – Becoming the Leader in You | With Helen Bailey What does it really mean to become the best version of yourself without pushing yourself to the point of burnout? In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, I sit down with Learning & Development Consultant and Trainer Helen Bailey for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about modern leadership, personal growth and cre...

🎙️ Episode 17 | HOW TO BECOME A RETAIL LEADER PEOPLE ACTUALLY WANT TO FOLLOW | Craig BennettWhat separates great retail leaders from average managers? In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, Prof. Jay Acharya I am joined by Craig Bennett of Poppy Consulting Services for an engaging and insightful discussion on leadership within the retail and service-led sectors. Retail is one of the most d...

**🎙️ BECOMING THE LEADER IN YOU | Episode 16****The Leadership Shift Nobody Talks About | Featuring James Hudson**What does it really take to become a transformational leader in today's fast-changing world? In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, Prof. Jay Acharya is joined by James Hudson, Leadership Facilitator and Transformational Specialist, for an honest and thought-provoking conve...

What does effective leadership look like when you are working across different cultures, countries and ways of thinking? In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, I sit down with Alistair Stevenson, Executive Strategy and Leadership Facilitator, to explore the realities of leading in diverse environments. Our conversation moves beyond leadership theory and into the practical challenges leader...

What happens when an engineering professional swaps technical drawings and project plans for people, culture and organisational change? In this episode of *Becoming the Leader in You*, I speak with Barbara Carlisle from Glee Coaching about her journey from the world of engineering into Human Resources and organisational development. We explore the challenges of working in traditionally male-domina...

What does it really take to build a successful business without sacrificing your wellbeing? In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, I sit down with Angie Knowles from AngieKnows.co.uk for a practical and honest conversation about leadership, resilience, coaching, personal growth and sustainable business success. We explore the challenges many leaders, managers and business owners face when...

In this episode of the Becoming the Leader in You Podcast, I’m joined by Samantha Lancashire from Creating Lightbulb Moments for a refreshingly honest conversation about leadership, business ownership, and the realities behind professional success. We explore a question that many organisations still struggle with:What is the difference between a manager and a leader? While management often focuses...

In this slightly extended episode of the Becoming the Leader in You podcast, I’m joined by Matt Brown from www. DevelopYourPeople.co.uk for a very honest conversation about leadership, management, workplace behaviour, and the reality many employees experience under poor leadership. This was one of those conversations that could easily have gone on for hours. We explored the behaviours that quietly...

In this episode of the Becoming the Leader in You podcast, I’m joined by Kim Taylor of www.withkim.co.uk, for a thoughtful and honest conversation about leadership, wellbeing, confidence, and what really happens when high-performing professionals keep pushing without stopping to check in on themselves. Kim brings decades of experience working with leaders, executives, and organisations, helping pe...

In this episode of the Becoming the Leader in You podcast, I’m joined by Dee Walsh from Dewa Consulting for an honest and practical conversation about redundancy, restructuring, organisational change, and the human impact many businesses are facing right now. Across many sectors, organisations are dealing with uncertainty, rising costs, changing priorities, and pressure to restructure. Behind ever...

In this longer than normal episode of the Becoming the Leader in You podcast, I’m joined by Andy Neilson from Twisted Orange for an honest and important conversation about leadership, pressure, and mental wellbeing. Andy speaks openly about his own mental health journey, the challenges he has faced over the years, and the reality of managing wellbeing while continuing to work as a consultant, trai...

In this episode of the Becoming the Leader in You podcast, I’m joined by Lucy Gower from Lucidity - for a practical and honest conversation about values, leadership, workplace culture, and what really happens when organisations forget the people behind the job titles. We explored how many businesses proudly display their company values on walls, websites, and PowerPoint slides… but how often are t...

In this episode of the Becoming the Leader in You podcast, I’m joined by from www.ftre.co.uk for a practical and honest conversation about finance, leadership, accountability, and the reality many business owners face when managing money without being “finance people”. We explored the pressure many leaders feel when they suddenly become responsible for budgets, forecasting, cashflow, payroll, tax,...

What can business leaders learn from the world of education? In this episode of the Becoming the Leader in You podcast, Prof. Jay Acharya speaks with Charlie-Ross MacKenzie from Presenting with Presence, about leadership presence, communication, confidence, and the realities of leading people in challenging environments. Drawing from his background in education, senior leadership, behaviour manage...

What happens when leadership becomes overcomplicated? Policies grow. Processes multiply. Meetings get longer. Yet somehow… people still avoid difficult conversations, teams lose trust, and leaders forget the basics. In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, I sit down with Clinton Wingrove from Clinton HR (https://www.clintonhr.com) to talk about leadership, values, and why common sense still...

What does real leadership resilience actually look like…when life hits hard? In this episode of Becoming the Leader in You, I sit down with mental health and wellbeing expert Mike Lawrence - a consultant, speaker, and accredited instructor with over 20 years’ experience across the NHS, corporate organisations, and charities. But this isn’t just theory. In 2023, Mike underwent brain surgery to remo...

Becoming the Leader in You Podcast - Episode 2: The Neurodiverse Leader | Featuring Tamzin Hall 🟡🟢l🔴🔵 Hall of The Neurodiverse Academy ***A quick apology too, to Tamzin due to the quality of the video - I have had to upscale due to it being filmed on a potato! The podcast is available to lepton to on Amazon, Apple, and Spotify*** What does leadership look like when we stop expecting people to...

Becoming the Leader in You – Episode 1: Why Most People Get Leadership Wrong What if the biggest problem in leadership today isn’t capability… but a lack of real leadership development? In this first episode of  Becoming the Leader in You Podcast , Jay Acharya explores why so many professionals struggle when they step into leadership roles. From first-time managers to senior executives, the same i...

Becoming the Leader in You is a straight-talking podcast exploring what leadership really looks like. Each episode brings honest conversations with people who lead, have been led, or are stepping into leadership. We unpack real challenges, decisions, and moments that shape how people think, act, and influence others. I promise - NO theory overload. Just practical insight, personal stories, and les...