Peace is a Choice

What does conscious leadership look like when it is grounded in love, service and truth, and still delivers extraordinary results? In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by two remarkable guests, Alan Mulally, legendary former CEO of Ford Motor Company and former Boeing leader, and Sarah McArthur, Editor-in-Chief of the Leader to Leader Journal. Together, they...

What does leadership look like when we slow down, step outside, and focus on learning over blame? In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Tom Vaughton, founder and CEO of Varn, a search marketing agency built on curiosity, creativity and connection with nature. Tom shares how SEO is evolving into search everywhere, as people aren’t just searching on Google an...

How do we lead with love, courage, and compassion at work? In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Dr Fiona Beddoes-Jones, a leadership researcher and expert in compassion and authentic leadership. Fiona shares how her leadership research unexpectedly became a study of love in the workplace and why the most effective leaders aren’t those who control or comman...

How do we turn pain into purpose and help young people find their voice? In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Calvin Eden, co-founder of Loud Speaker and a youth empowerment speaker working with young people across the UK. Calvin shares his journey growing up in North London and the loss of his best friend to a tragic murder at just 15 years old. Faced wit...

How can work support recovery, wellbeing, and being human? This week, Natasha Wallace is joined by Charlotte Neal, Head of Community Connections at Reward Gateway. Charlotte shares her powerful journey from journalism into community and employee wellbeing, and how work played a pivotal role in her recovery and growth. In this honest and moving conversation, Charlotte opens up about her experiences...

What does it take to lead with purpose and create real social change? In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Alison Dunn, CEO of the Society Matters Group at Citizens Advice Gateshead. Alison shares her inspiring journey from training in law to dedicating her career to social justice, driven by a deep sense of inequality and a desire to make systems fairer f...

In this episode of Peace is a Choice, Natasha is joined by a very special guest, her 11-year-old daughter, Evie Wallace. Evie brings her own unique perspective on what it means to be at peace with yourself and others. Together, they talk about confidence, kindness and the courage it takes to be different in a world that often encourages us to fit in. Through their conversation, Evie shares her tho...

What does it take to turn pain into purpose? In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Claire Libby, a certified health coach and founder of the I Am Me app. Claire opens up about her powerful journey from a traumatic childhood shaped by her mother’s struggle with alcohol to creating a space that helps others heal and thrive. Together, they discuss the lasting...

This week, Natasha Wallace is joined by Georgina Kelly, the “HR Matchmaker”. Georgina has transformed the way HR professionals connect, learn and thrive. In this inspiring conversation, Georgina opens up about her journey from feeling like an outsider to creating spaces where others feel seen, heard and supported. She shares how the Women in HR Network began as a lunch for six and has now grown in...

In this episode, Natasha sits down with comedian, therapist, and visionary Lizzie Allan for a heartfelt conversation about how comedy became a powerful tool for healing, authenticity and human connection. From her personal journey through addiction and recovery, and how she came to create “Addictive Comedy”. Lizzie reminds us that laughter is not just entertainment - it’s medicine. With a unique b...

What happens when you stop running from yourself? In this episode of Peace is a Choice, I’m joined by Ben Hewlett, Partner at Granger Reis; an Executive Search company that’s a certified B Corp and increasingly driven by purpose in the world of natural resources, utilities, infrastructure, and the circular economy. Ben shares his transformative journey towards finding peace and purpose, including...

Why is it so important to stay curious in leadership? In this episode of Peace is a Choice, I'm joined by Paul Spiers, founder of the New P&L Brand Purpose Institute and host of the globally ranked podcast The New P&L® – Principles & Leadership in Business. Paul is a passionate advocate for principled, purpose-led leadership, and inspires leaders, teams, and organisations to align stra...

Does happiness and engagement at work lead to peace? In this episode of Peace is a Choice, I’m joined by Matt Phelan, Co-Founder of The Happiness Index. Matt leads the strategic direction of the business, and he’s also the founder of The Happiness and Humans Community, host of The Happiness and Humans Podcast, and author of Freedom To Be Happy: The Business Case for Happiness and The Happiness Ind...

In this episode, I sit down with Jacqui Lloyd, a senior global HR leader and passionate LGBTQ advocate. Jacqui opens up about her incredible career journey from facing challenges in education early on, to making her mark in both academia and the corporate world. She talks honestly about battling self-doubt, saying yes to opportunities that pushed her boundaries, and why diversity and inclusion mat...

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Hill. Sarah is the co-owner of Dialogix Ltd – a behavioural consultancy specialising in structural dynamics and dialogue-based interventions. She’s experienced in coaching everyone from powerful individuals such as CEOs and senior leaders, through to whole teams and organisations, with a view to helping them lead more impactful and effective conversations. In this ep...

Welcome to Peace is a Choice. A podcast where we explore the power of consciously cultivating inner peace and how it shapes the quality of our lives. We all have the ability to become more aware of who we are and why we feel the way we do. And when we do, we unlock the potential to transform our reality. In each episode, we'll sit down with guests to hear their personal stories; how they’ve faced...

Today, I’m joined by Steve Hargreaves. Steve is an award-winning Executive Coach and Mentor, Author, of ‘The Compassionate Leader’s Playbook’, and the Founder and Director of The Compassionate Leadership Company - a coaching, culture, and leadership development company which specialises in helping organisations and their leaders to inspire, craft and sustain high performing, emotionally healthy, c...

Welcome to Peace is a Choice. A podcast where we explore the power of consciously cultivating inner peace and how it shapes the quality of our lives. I’m Natasha Wallace, a conscious leadership expert, executive coach, speaker, and author. I’m on a mission to help 100 million people to thrive through a conscious and peaceful approach to leadership and living. We all have the ability to become more...