The Maverick Paradox Podcast

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Gil Bar-Lev about how to play with the big boys using HomeRoots as an example. Gil explains why he became an entrepreuneur and how he followed his passion. He also talks about whether you should start a business or not and what is needed to take your business to the next level. Gil Bar-Lev founded HomeRoots combining his passion for furniture, eCommerce,...

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Per Sjofors (known as The Price Whisperer) about how to avoid the commodity death spiral. They discuss how you can tell what price the market will bear, and the problems with price testing. They also talk about how business leaders can transform companies by making their pricing practice as the centrepiece of their business strategy. Per explains the dif...

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Brianne Ligori about joy and whether there is a place for it in the workplace. Judith discusses exactly what quiet quitting is and how labelling it wrongly you allow the organisation to ignore their responsibility for change. They also talk about the fact that the balance of power has shifted in the workplace and whether the recognition of joy at work wi...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Lindsey Agness about how to build capability and capacity for change in large private and public organisations throughout the UK, Europe and the US. They discuss how these institutions are becoming more customer centric and whether there are differences across borders. They also look at the critical factors that are needed to make change stick. Lindsey is o...

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to David Hollenbach about what women bring to the Fire Service that men don't. David is coming back from losing his career due to some personal decisions he had made. Recovering from job related PTSD, the embarrassment of being international news and losing the things that matter most to him. David almost became a statistic and he is now on the path to ensu...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Bruno Pesec about 'playing lean' and the importance of ensuring the curiosity of the young endures into adulthood. This is a conversation about how to use the Maverick Mindset in the context of corporate innovation. The leader's job isn't to have all the answers but allowing the space for innovation. Understanding the relationships to the systems and to the...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Anthony Munday about workplace mediation. He has controversial views on the function of HR in resolving conflict - truly believing that the only solution is external mediation. He believes that HR cannot and are not trusted and Judith shares her views on this. Tony considers himself a Maverick mediator because he enables traumatised participants to develop...

In this episode, recorded during Black History Month in the UK, Judith Germain speaks to Joan Conway about the contested heritage of St George Church in Beckenham. This church, situated in a majority white area, take a Maverick approach to addressing their history as well as building awareness and tackling racial justice. This church does not restrict their activities to just Black History Month,...

In this episode Judith Germain   speaks to Greg Wieting about how harnessing the power of human connection enables us to learn how not to lead from a trauma response. He describes exactly what his beliefs are around trauma and how it effects leaders and their drive. Greg sees leadership as emanations of who we are and looks at what hinders our ability to be truly present. Greg Wieting helps leader...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Simon Severino about the 3 CEO habits that leads to your success and how to double sales in sprints. In this show he shares his 3 to 1 rule to determine when to delegate, and a new way of looking at how to free up space for the next big thing. Simon explains that your personality is not to be burnt out and how to use the content refinery.  They discuss how...

In this episode Judith Germain speaaks to Aaron Lebauer about how to be a successful entrepreneur with ADHD and dyslexia. He shares tips and hacks to make ADHD your super power rather than something that holds you back. Aaron has cultivated a way of utilising creativity. Aaron is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Massage Therapist, and Baptiste Inspired Yoga Teacher. He owns LeBauer Physical...

In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Alexander Partridge about mental acceleration being the next step in human development. Alex helps people have complete transcendency of limitation. The 6 dynamics of life are addressed at the same time as the metaphysical so there is a holistic view of the individual before him. This is how he addresses mental acceleration in others. He works with mind...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Krista Giannak who is the founder of Wise Words That Matter. She is passionate about uncovering clients' untold stories, sharing real impact through the written word. Having once shied away from her own personal journey, Krista now speaks about her experiences facing fear to become a skier, who happens to be blind. Krista inspires her clients to share their...

In this episode Judith Germain joins Tim Windsor on The Uncommodified Podcast. They talk about what is a Maverick, why you might want to be one, and how do you go about it! They also talk through the challenges of Maverick Leadership and what can be done to amplify the ability of the Maverick. Tim calls Judith a thought leader, and puts her through her paces! Judith shares that being Maverick is a...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Mike Thomson about how the recruitment process is broken. Mike wants to change how hiring takes place for everyone, everywhere. He intends to disrupt the recruitment process. Mike believes hiring is more akin to marketing and sales. They uncover and bring out the special thing about the person. He believes that people don't join companies they follow bosses...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Rob Kalwarowsky about psychological safety and if you don't provide it, it can lead to the death of your employees. Rob shares his own story of how a toxic culture led to a loss of psychological safety, leading to almost devastating consequences. They discuss how to garner trust in others, how to be more authentic and know who they truly are. Listen to the...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Jessi Park who is a serial entrepreneur about the trap of blaming external factors on our own failures and shortcomings when failure always comes from within. By avoiding the trap Jessi has written $16m in business for her ever expanding insurance business that she built from scratch. Jessi shares the need to model the success of others. They also discuss t...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Devin Halliday , Author of The Belonging Factor. Devin asked Judith to guest on his The Belonging Factor Podcast, back in May 2020. They discuss the importance of belonging in the organisation, and why Mavericks feel the need to align rather than belong. How Mavericks are not inflexible, they just understand themselves really well. This conversation explore...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Nick Day , MD of JGA Recruitment Group. In October 2019, Nick asked Judith to guest on his popular The HR L&D Podcast.  Nick Day a Socialised Maverick himself, asks Judith insightful questions, delving deep into her answers to draw out nuggets of information for his audience. Judith explains why organisations should consider developing more maverick behavio...

In this short episode Judith Germain speaks to Shiv Gupta about the rise of the metaverse. Shiv is the founder of Incrementors Web Solutions who were awarded as the fasted growing digital marketing agency 2021. Judith asks what changes will it bring and whether the real danger and opportunity is with augmented reality.  Listen up to the rest of the conversation where they explore the risks and cha...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Storm Cunningham about the restoration economy. Restorative development undoes the damage caused in the world. Storm has transitioned from a hippy, to a green beret to an urban revitialisation regeneration activist. The restorative economy is worth 2 Trillion dollars and there are many good jobs available in this marketplace. Quality of life for the communi...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Nicole Spencer about how to grow your online business. Nicole explains how to do authentic marketing. They discuss how to build trust in an online business and how to scale. Judith asks what does an in-person coach need to know before they can develop into an online business. Nicole shares the importance of having a signature programme. Listen to the conver...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dr K Edwin Bryant about critical race theory and whether it really is relevant today. Is it really just a US problem? What can the UK and other parts of the world learn from the US and visa versa? How do we celebrate diversity without the erasure of difference? How can we have conversations where there is no shame, guilt or hatred? What is the racial trauma...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Paul Owen about honesty in sales and how to build a good relationship with your customer. Paul talks about helping your prospects make the right buying decisions. He talks about the real purpose of networking and what you should do when you are at these events. Selling is about when trust meets need, and Paul explains how to build trust before the need is t...

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Brigitta Hoeferle about how adult learners can benefit from the Montessori method. This is applicable for the business owner and professional alike. Learning and the ability to change only works in structured and safe environments. They discuss how curiosity can power anything and how the different generations respond to the challenges around them. Listen u...