The Courageous Leaders Podcast

In episode 94 of the podcast, I speak with Sarat Pediredla, CEO of hedgehog lab. Join us as we discuss the importance of recognising that everyone has their strengths, but some people are just not right for your company. While it can be tempting to people please and get curious about how you can fix poor performance from team members, investing in the wrong people can inevitably be a risk to your...

In episode 93 of the podcast, I’m exploring how you can make sure that you are putting the right part of you in charge of your business and leadership. This idea comes from Internal Family Systems, which was created by Dr. Richard Schwartz. It’s the idea that we as humans are all made up of a system of protected parts that we can manage and use when needed. Think of it like your own internal leade...

In episode 92 of the podcast, I speak with Flavilla Fongang, the Founder and CEO of Black Rise. Join us as we discuss why as leaders, we need to stop focusing only on financial outcomes and also look at the greater impact we are making on the community and even the planet. In the era of cancel culture, we have to be more socially responsible if we want our organisation to succeed. We also discusse...

In episode 91 of the podcast, I’m focusing on the feeling of not belonging and how important it is as leaders to create belonging and connection amongst our teams. In the last episode with Jake Brody, he shared something with me that gave me goosebumps. It was so simple, yet it completely reshaped my perspective on my responsibility regarding this topic and what I can do about it. Join me as I sha...

In episode 90 of the podcast, I speak with Jake Brody, Senior Managing Director of Accenture Song. Have you ever wondered how you can make a big company feel small? Jake shares his insights into how he does this by celebrating good news and having an open-door policy so that the people in his company don’t feel like they are just a number. They feel like they are part of something bigger. He also...

In episode 89, I’m discussing something that many people struggle with - perfectionism. This includes myself and my husband and I share our personal stories of how we manage this. How can we start to embrace imperfection? Perfectionism is a personality trait that's characterised by a relentless pursuit of flawless standards, often accompanied by critical self-evaluations and a fear of making...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I speak with Neisha Tweed, Executive Creative Director, Inclusive Creative Strategist, and DEI Leader and Speaker. Neisha discusses the power of bringing situational leadership, adaptability, and flexibility to the work environment in order to create a space in which you can focus on the individual and bring out the best in your people. She also shares the po...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m going solo and sharing my thoughts on the impact of quiet leadership. This is my natural style of leadership and for a long time, I thought it was a flaw. Quiet leadership often has an underestimated impact. I want to shed some light on the common misconception of equating quiet leadership with low confidence, and why we need to recognise and appreciate t...

We are back and in this week’s episode, I speak with Karl Marsden, Chair of Contagious Communications. Have you ever struggled with negative self-talk? You’re not alone. Karl shares why overcoming that negativity is the most important key to building resiliency as a leader. He shares valuable tips for how we as high-achieving leaders can overcome this bad habit and find more confidence in our own...

The Courageous Leaders Club Podcast is back for its 12 series! Prepare to gain insights from seasoned leaders who've weathered the storms to emerge as the courageous figures they are today: ● Karl Marsden: Chair of Contagious Communications ● Neisha Tweed: Exec Creative Director, Inclusive Creative Strategist ● Jake Brody: Senior Managing Director of Accenture ● Flavilla Fongang: Founder and...

I’m doing something a little different in this week’s episode and sharing my first solo podcast episode. We decided to do this to wrap up 2023 and bring to you some of the key highlights of what we covered from our incredible guests that came on the show. There was a strong theme of finding strength in vulnerability as a leader. Vulnerability is the key to courage, to unlocking human potential, co...

In this week’s episode, I speak with Kassi Slade, Founder and Director at The Positive Sleep Coach. Did you know that one night of bad sleep can increase your chances of cardiovascular disease by 300%? Kassi shares the importance of getting the right amount of rest because even though our society doesn’t prioritise it, extreme action in work calls for extreme rest if you want to continue performin...

In this week’s episode, I speak to Ete Davies, EMEA Chief Operating Officer at Dentsu Creative. Join us as we discuss how as leaders, it’s our responsibility to be more purpose-driven and create equitable and inclusive environments in the workplace and it’s time for us to step up and make the change. Ete also delves into the limitations we put on people based on what we judge about their backgroun...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jane Austin, owner of Persuasion Communications. In this episode, we discuss what it took for Jane to go from being homeless  with a 6-day-old baby to building and running a successful business and the mantra that keeps her going when things get hard. As we age in today’s society, it can be scary to feel like you are no longer relevant. Jane also discus...

In this week’s episode, I speak to Joe Staples, CCO and Partner at Mother Industries. Join us whilst we discuss why you must stop claiming that you have it all together as a leader and just be honest about with where you are. The “I’ve got it” attitude will only build a barrier between you and your team and it’s time to embrace more transparency in the workplace to create stronger teams. Joe also...

In this week’s episode I speak to Ally Owen, Founder of Brixton Finishing School. Join us as we discuss the barriers and challenges we all face and why it’s so important that we learn to embrace these challenges and walk with them instead of letting them hold us back from the success we deserve. Ally also delves into why we need to stop running from our anger and instead learn to harness it. When...

Leadership is about influence, not authority. Who has influenced your leadership journey? Series 11 of the Courageous Leaders Club Podcast is launching on November 16, and it's packed with inspiration. Join us for in-depth discussions on topics such as authentic leadership, resilience, overcoming challenges, and so much more. We have an incredible lineup of guests that you aren’t going to wan...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Ben Scoggins, CEO at Organic. Join us as we discuss why as a leader, the most important thing you can do is believe in yourself. If you want to have an effective and successful team, you have to believe in them, and it all starts with the belief you have in yourself. Ben also discusses the importance of remembering the foundations of what it is to be a...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Virginie Faucon, Former Global Chief Marketing Officer, Growth Expert, Board Advisor, Mentor, and Executive Coach at BBC Maestro. It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable and authentic in the workplace. In this episode, Virginie shares how it took her 20 years to take off the mask she had been wearing and just embrace her own authenticity. We also del...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Chris Kemp, Owner of Ingenuity London. There has been a dramatic change in leadership styles since the pandemic and people are having to change the way they lead and communicate. Join us as we discuss these changes and the importance of being able to adapt as business and leadership roles continue to evolve. Chris also shares the importance of trusting...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Nicola Kemp, Editorial Director at Creativebrief.  Join us as we discuss the power of truly listening. Listening has become a lost art and it is incredibly important when it comes to creating a positive and creative culture in the workplace. We have to get comfortable with ambiguity and get intentional about listening to the people around us.  We also d...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Patrick Marr, Owner & Director at Leading Edge. Join us as we delve into the four different types of leaders and how each of them contribute to a team’s performance. Patrick shares why you need all four types if you want your team to be successful.  We also discuss how it can be really hard at times to truly see yourself and find out why something d...

In the latest episode of the podcast, I speak with Joyce Idoniboye, C-Suite Executive and Chief People Officer EMEA at DDB. Join us whilst we discuss why, as leaders, we need to stand up for what we believe in, even in the most challenging times. We're in a certain position, we have a certain platform, and it's not right for us to sit silently if we think that there's something wron...

In this week’s episode I speak to Peter Moody, Chief Innovation Officer at MullenLowe. Join us for a fascinating conversation around how to create an environment of experimentation where our team feels safe to fail and make mistakes while trying something new. We also discuss the power of leaning into risk as opposed to avoiding it for continued growth and success. Peter also delves into how we ar...

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