UPFRONT Moment with Lauren Currie

“As a woman, how do I avoid being seen as ‘bossy’ or 'difficult' because I speak out about the changes our organisation needs?” I know many of you will balk at this question; dismissing it as sexist, patriarchal, out of date, or the ‘wrong’ question. I urge you to consider that even though we desperately wish questions like this were a thing of the past they are not. They are a daily reality for m...

This week we’re talking about three ideas that influence how I lead. What happens when leaders find the courage to distribute rather than hoard power? Creativity multiplies, trust deepens, and inclusivity expands… and a new kind of order emerges. The Power of Giving Away Power, HOW THE BEST LEADERS LEARN TO LET GO By Matthew Barzun Mary Parker Follett , or the "Mother of Modern Management" Sarah W...

This week we’re talking about POSITIVITY because I believe that finding positivity in hard circumstances is a skill we can learn and I believe that positivity and power are inherently linked. I see positivity as part of my job, my service to others and my responsibility. When positivity holds hands with your anger and frustration it gives you more power to take action. Let's get to work. UPFRONT i...

How do we learn to get good at being uncomfortable? Most people will go to any length to avoid failure. I think we should seek out situations to help us stretch our comfort zone. Imagine we looked at failure the way one ought to see learning - like when we learn to ride a bike or learn public speaking; endeavours practically impossible to master without falling and stumbling first. Let's learn how...

Money is political. I believe that no matter your race, gender, geographic location or the systemic injustices that are racked up against you, you CAN make more money. You deserve to make more money. If we want the world to be more UPFRONT - where kind leadership and gentle, imperfect activism is the norm - you NEED to make more money. Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter at https://laurencurrie...

If you've ever thought - “I want to do something, but how can I be brave?” This episode is for you. Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter at https://laurencurrie.activehosted.com/f/7 Follow Lauren and UPFRONT : Twitter : @_laurencurrie_ Instagram : @_laurencurrie_ and @upfrontglobal Bond 6 : course.weareupfront.com/bond-6 LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Jack Munroe in The Guardian and th...

You can be kind and confident, kind and revolutionary, kind and powerful. Kindness is an invisible competitive advantage in business and life. I’m here to make it visible. Do you know the difference between being nice and being kind? This UPFRONT moment is about YOU being confidently kind in leadership and business. Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter at https://laurencurrie.activehosted.com/f/...

Welcome to your UPFRONT Moment with Lauren Currie . This show is designed to kick start your week with self-compassion, confidence and agency. Every week, UPFRONT Founder and public speaker, Lauren Currie tells you a 15 minute story that’ll feel like a warm hug and a kick up the ass at the same time. You’ll never see your confidence the same way again. Follow and subscribe so you never miss a mome...