Corey-osity Unleashed

Seek the Good and Celebrate: The Confetti Leadership Model with James Ferguson What if the secret to a culture people can feel the moment they walk in isn't a budget, a program, or a perfect leader — but a habit anyone can start today? This week, award-winning culture pioneer and best-selling author James Ferguson joins Debra & Ken Corey to share what 16+ years in hospitality — and a cance...

The Long-Handled Screwdriver: Why Experts Make the Worst Micromanagers What if the best coaching never happens in a booked one-hour session — but in the small, everyday moments most managers walk straight past? In this episode of Corey-osity Unleashed, Debra and Ken Corey sit down with Gillian Jones-Williams — CEO, motivational speaker, author of 50 Top Tools for Coaching (now in its sixth edition...

Hope is a Strategy: Why Leaders Must Learn to Cultivate It What do people all over the world want most from their leaders? According to Gallup's research presented at the World Government Summit, the answer is hope. Not strategy. Not vision decks. Hope. And yet almost no leadership development programme teaches it. Ian Pettigrew has spent years researching exactly this gap. In this conversatio...

What if the secret to your next breakthrough idea isn't thinking harder — but getting your ego completely out of the way? Fredrik Haren has spent 25 years and visited 75+ countries on a single mission: to understand where the best ideas actually come from. He calls himself the Creativity Explorer, and in this conversation with Debra and Ken, he lives up to the title — dismantling assumptions about...

Employee engagement just hit a decade low -- despite over a billion dollars poured into fixing it. What if the entire industry has been solving the wrong problem? Leadership researcher Zach Mercurio has spent years studying what actually makes people thrive at work. His answer isn't another engagement framework or recognition platform. It's something far more elemental: mattering. The dail...

What happens when a company in a small community decides to go all-in on its people — and wins Employer of the Year doing it? Sally Gibson, MD of Dawleys, didn't follow a textbook. She built a culture where employees nominate each other on a "WOW Board," where every single role has its own purpose and mission statement, and where leaders are measured not by how tightly they control —...

Summary In this conversation, Dan Green discusses the importance of feedback in corporate culture, the concept of Radical Candor, and the essential qualities of great leadership. He emphasizes the need for trust and connection in leadership roles, the significance of giving and receiving feedback, and how military lessons can be applied to modern management practices. The discussion highlights the...

In this engaging conversation, Ben Morton, a leadership expert, discusses the intersection of AI and leadership. He shares insights on how AI is transforming leadership roles, the essential competencies of great leaders, and the ethical considerations leaders must keep in mind when using AI. The discussion emphasizes the importance of human connection, critical thinking, and the need for leaders t...

Chapters 00:57 Exploring ‘Surrounded by Bad Bosses’ 15:01 The Importance of Communication Styles 19:29 Leadership Dynamics and Trust 22:26 The Power of Admitting Uncertainty 25:27 Understanding Leadership and Management 29:30 The Role of Self-Awareness in Leadership 32:43 The Need for Purpose in Leadership 36:08 Cultural Expectations of Leadership 40:22 The Disconnect Between Expertise and Leaders...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Thomas Erikson and His Work 02:42 The Concept Behind 'Surrounded by Idiots' 07:36 Understanding Personality Colours and Their Impact 12:15 Cultural Differences and Commonalities in Human Behaviour 18:07 Finding the Right Work Environment for Your Personality 23:27 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Communication 29:19 Navigating Workplace Relationships and C...

Join hosts Ken and Debra Corey for an eye-opening conversation with Grace Judson – a leadership coach, former Fortune 500 executive (25+ years at EMC, Munich Re, HP), and author of The Five Deadly Shoulds of Office Politics . Grace shares how embracing leadership humility and vulnerability can transform your leadership mindset and team culture. We delve into building a coaching culture where manag...

In a world where workplace culture can make or break performance, Claude Silver is proving that heart-led leadership drives results. As the first-ever Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia – and a sought-after speaker on modern leadership – Claude has transformed traditional HR into a people-first experience. She’s now channeling her insights into an upcoming book, Be Yourself at Work , to help leade...

Ready to build a culture that truly kicks ass and learn how not to suck at leadership? In this bold, no-nonsense episode, former WD-40 Company CEO Garry Ridge – bestselling author of Any Dumbass Can Do It – shares his hard-won leadership lessons and infectious passion for creating an extraordinary workplace. Garry transformed WD-40 from a small business into a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse brand...

In this episode of Corey-osity Unleashed , we journey from the cricket pitch to the boardroom with Roland Butcher – a man who knows how to break boundaries and build winning teams. As England’s first Black cricketer, Roland shattered a major barrier in sports history, and he’s just put his story to paper in his June 2025 autobiography Roland O. Butcher: Breaking Boundaries as England’s First Black...

Are you an HR leader or executive who believes in leading with heart and purpose – yet feel the weight of quarterly targets pressing down? You’re not alone. In this moving episode, Dr. John Blakey (author of Force for Good ) shares how leaders can achieve outstanding results without betraying their values. Through candid stories and expert guidance, John inspires you to bridge the gap between prof...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Human-Centered Leadership 01:57 Kul Mahay's Journey from Policing to Leadership 08:38 Defining Human-Centered Leadership 12:28 Balancing Human-Centered Leadership with Business Goals 17:02 The Importance of Leadership Courage 23:04 Involving Employees in Decision-Making 27:09 The Shift from Traditional to Modern Leadership 27:44 Human-Centered Leadership and DEI...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ruth Wooderson's Journey 02:53 Breaking Barriers for Women in Leadership 06:10 The Loneliness of Leadership 08:45 Authenticity in Leadership 11:49 Building Trust and Team Dynamics 15:09 Navigating Post-COVID Work Environments 23:12 The Purpose of Office Return 27:01 Trust and Flexibility in the Workplace 29:37 Personal Growth and Authenticity 35:20 The Human Side...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Development 02:04 Lee Woolley's Journey in Leadership 08:19 Generational Changes in Leadership 14:03 The Importance of Trust in Leadership 17:27 Integrating Soft Skills into Leadership Development 22:12 Challenging Traditional HR Practices 24:12 Transforming Performance Reviews 25:44 The Pitfalls of Leadership Development 30:07 Embedding Change in Lead...

"I want to stop this Monday to Friday dying." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Burnout and Kelly's Journey 10:56 Understanding Burnout: Definitions and Symptoms 19:58 Recognizing Burnout in Yourself and Supporting Others 24:43 Understanding Moral Injury in the Workplace 30:49 The Importance of Psychological Safety 35:05 The Role of Leaders in Preventing Burnout 38:35 The Cost of Burnout on Organizat...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Joe Wright and her Mission 04:20 The Journey to Writing 'No More Sh*t Managers' 12:11 Challenging the Status Quo in Coaching and Leadership 18:22 The Dichotomy of Coaching Culture 20:46 Investing in People and Culture 23:42 Building Trust Through Coaching 26:46 The Seven Steps to a Coaching Culture 32:27 Implementing the Seven Steps 36:51 Self-Awareness as a Foundati...

Corey-osity Unleashed is officially in motion! We’ve just uploaded our podcast intro , giving you a sneak peek at what’s to come. Get ready for bold conversations, fresh perspectives, and game-changing insights from industry leaders, innovators, and disruptors who challenge the status quo. From leadership to culture shifts (and maybe even a few wild stories along the way), we’re here to spark curi...