The Leading Yourself Podcast

Primary Goal Reflection on leadership journey and podcast season Summary Professor Kene Igweonu reflects on his first season of the Leading Yourself podcast, sharing insights from conversations with seven leaders across sectors. He explores themes of values, identity, balance, authenticity, and the importance of continuous learning in leadership. Key Topics Leadership as impact grounded in values...

Summary In this episode of The Leading Yourself Podcast, Professor Kene Igweonu interviews Professor Rathna Ramanathan, exploring the themes of self-leadership, values-based decision making, and the balance between present and future responsibilities in leadership roles. Rathna shares insights from her extensive experience in higher education and the creative sector, emphasizing the importance of...

In this episode, Kene Igweonu engages with Dr. Lawanda Rutledge-Gordon, a Senior Vice President in a global healthcare company, to explore the concept of self-leadership. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, personal responsibility, and emotional intelligence in effective leadership. Dr. Gordon shares her journey from servant leadership to becoming a strategic visionary, emphasizing the...

Leaders are often faced with moments where instincts must prevail over theory. In this episode Kene Igweonu and Ewan Hamilton, Chief Product and Commercial Officer at Experian, explore the nuanced ways top leaders cultivate resilience, authenticity, and strategic diversity in their teams. From navigating pressure with calmness to leveraging differing viewpoints, our discussion emphasises that lead...

In this episode of The Leading Yourself Podcast, Kene Igweonu engages in a deep conversation with Andre Dick, Senior Vice President at Seattle Children's Hospital. They explore the concept of self-leadership, emphasizing the importance of leading oneself before leading others. The discussion covers personal values, the challenges of leadership, the significance of building trust, and the impact of...

Dr. Atul Shinagare, Director of Integrated Cancer Imaging at Brigham and Women's Hospital, shares insights on self-leadership, decision-making, and personal growth as a senior executive leader. Dr. Atul Shinagare and Professor Kene Igweonu discuss the importance of aligning personal values with leadership decisions, the personal costs associated with leadership roles, and the significance of maint...

Anna Coatsworth, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at Array Marketing, shares insights on self-leadership, decision-making, and maintaining a balanced identity as a leader. She talks about the complexities of leadership roles, the necessity of aligning actions with values, and the significance of maintaining a balanced identity. Anna highlights the need for vulnerability, the impact of difficul...

In this conversation, Professor David Mba and Professor Kene Igweonu explore the concept of self-leadership, emphasizing the importance of personal values in decision-making and leadership practices. They discuss how self-reflection and criticality play a crucial role in effective leadership, particularly under pressure. David shares insights from his experience as Vice Chancellor, highlighting th...

Leading Yourself is a leadership podcast exploring values, identity, failure, and practice—approaching leadership as a learnable, reflective discipline rather than performance. In this short solo introduction, host Kene Igweonu shares the motivation behind the series: to support leaders at all stages to grow in ways that are grounded in their true sense of self, values, and integrity—especially un...