Leadership Actually

In this episode of Leadership Actually, hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a lively conversation with Lee Chambers, a psychologist and advocate for gender equity. They explore themes of allyship, identity, and the importance of listening in leadership. Chambers shares his journey from a principled child to a professional troublemaker, emphasising the need for humility and curiosity in ally...

In this episode of Leadership Actually, Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a heartfelt conversation with Amanda Chadwick, exploring themes of resilience, personal growth, and the importance of authenticity in leadership. Amanda shares her journey from aspiring actress to HR expert, detailing the challenges she faced, including trauma and personal struggles. The discussion emphasises the power of...

In this episode of Leadership Actually, Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a heartfelt conversation with Wayne Clark, a leadership expert who runs the World Class Manager program in 40 countries. They discuss the importance of leadership, personal reflections on vulnerability, and the unexpected human moments that shape leaders. Wayne shares his backstory, the evolution of the manager's role...

In this episode of "Leadership Actually," hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a lively conversation about leadership, personal growth, and the importance of human connection in the workplace with Gillian Drakeford MBE. They reflect on their experiences, particularly Gillian's journey from a senior leader at IKEA to a coach and mentor. Gillian shares her insights on the signifi...

In this conversation, Nigel Sullivan discusses the evolution of leadership styles from traditional command and control to a more supportive and empowering approach. He emphasises the importance of being approachable and focusing on the well-being and development of team members.

Lee and Lisa, give an honest and feel review of the series. They discuss what inspired them, what the stand out moments were from each guest and as you would expect, what were some of the messy moments. In this series there have been moments of laughter and joy, moments of being in awe and real tears that have flowed. Lee and Lisa discuss the common themes coming out from the series and a nod to w...

In this episode of Leadership Actually, hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a deep conversation with Laura Pomfret CEO and Co-founder of Financielle and financial expert on BBC Morning Live about the intersection of leadership, financial empowerment, and the importance of community support. They explore the complexities of financial conversations, the gender pay and pension gap, and the rol...

Summary In this conversation, Lee Rogers, Lisa Powney and John Shiels discuss the importance of leadership in education and youth development. They explore themes such as resilience, social mobility, and the role of purposeful leadership in creating opportunities for young people. John shares insights from his experience at the Manchester United Foundation, emphasising the need for engagement, sup...

In this insightful episode of Leadership Actually, JonDutton OBE provides a refreshing perspective on leadership in the sports sector. His experiences remind us that leadership is not just about titles or accolades butabout embracing our humanity, learning from our mistakes, and focusing on making a positive impact in our communities.

Discover the journey of Chris Knight, a leader who transformed from a reluctant manager to an authentic leader. In this episode, Chris shares his insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing vulnerability, and leading with integrity.

In this engaging conversation, Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney welcome Uchenna Forjoe, who shares her unique journey from hairdressing to project management. The discussion delves into the complexities of leadership, the importance of building relationships, and the challenges of navigating matrix management. Uchenna emphasises the significance of asking questions, understanding team dynamics, and the...

Uchenna shares her experiiences as a hairdresser and how that has impacted her leadership journey.

In this episode the conversation explores the themes of change and resilience, emphasizing the importance of adapting to constant change while maintaining organisational objectives and personal wellbeing. It highlights the need for leaders to develop skills that enable them to guide their teams through transitions effectively.

In this episode of Leadership Actually, hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage with Brendan, a leader who has transitioned from sailing to leadership coaching. Brendan shares his journey of becoming a skipper in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, emphasising the importance of team culture, self-reflection, and learning from crisis moments. The conversation explores grounding practices for le...

In this episode of "Leadership Actually," Baroness Dido Harding shares her remarkable journey through leadership, offering insights that resonate deeply with senior executives. Known for her courage and authenticity, Dido reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her career, from her early days at McKinsey to leading major organisations like TalkTalk and NHS Test and Trace. She emphasises the im...

This is a powerful episode that challenges peoples perceptions of norms that occur in the workplace due to generational differences. Alison shares her views that have appeared on her TedX Talk in Northwich. What are the misconceptions that you held as firm beliefs?

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.