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17 Feb 2022
Sergio Lopez: Embracing the fear of change and how imposter syndrome affects all leaders
00:42:54
Sergio Lopez is EVP. Global Head of Production at Publicis Groupe. Previous to this he was the Chief Production Officer at McCann Worldgroup and CEO of Craft UK & EMEA
In this episode Sergio shares that although he started off very young and inexperienced, by continuously surrounding himself with the right people and amazing mentors, his success now spreads across 17 countries.
Despite his achievements, like many of us Sergio also struggles with Impostor syndrome. Sergio had to use creative thinking to prove not only to others but also to himself, that he can succeed in this industry and lead his team to success.
He explains how change can be a scary phenomenon in business, and how the fear of change can create resistance within teams. He talks us through his journey where he had to embrace courage himself, in order to be able to bring that courage into his team and help them step out of their comfort zone.
Lopez has spearheaded six years of continued growth and the unification of production operations and studios (TV, Art Buy, Print, Digital, Studio) driving creative success, organic expansion of production and content creation capabilities across the agency network at scale.
Topics covered include:
Impostor Syndrome
Creative thinking
Perseverance
Resistance towards Change
The importance of Vision in a company
Learning from getting it wrong
Evolving thinking
The ability to separate oneself from the role they are playing in the business world
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Diya Hofman: Becoming your own leader first and turning weaknesses into opportunities
00:37:20
Diya Hofman is the Head of Project Management at BBC Creative.
In this episode Diya shares with us the obstacles she faced during the development of her career, after becoming a mother for the first time. Diya explains that it was like a ‘switch went off in her head’, she finally learned to back herself and pursue her career in places where she was given the opportunity of growth.
She demonstrates how courage can have an incredible impact on our future and how becoming our own leader first, empowers us to take on bigger and better challenges. She also shares her strengths which she now realises are vulnerability, openness, adaptivity, standing by her beliefs and turning her weaknesses into opportunities.
Diya has had an incredibly successful journey working with the best advertising agencies in the world: Adam and Eve DDB, Saatchi, McCann, Mother and now courageously leading and elevating the project management team at BBC Creative.
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Imogen Tazzyman: Accessing the courage to be authentic, stand up for what you believe in and have your voice heard
00:31:40
Imogen is the Executive Creative Director at McCann Manchester.
In this episode Imogen explains about the courage required to make difficult decisions in an industry that is always striving to find something new, something that has never been done before. She shares how she found the courage to remain authentic to herself, stand up for what she believed in and have her voice heard.
Imogen bravely shares the fear she experienced when she became a leader. She questioned whether she would be the weakest link, but accessed her stubbornness and competitiveness to help her embrace her new role and build a confident team she led to success.
Imogen began her career at McCann Manchester, before heading down to McCann London. There, Imogen worked with brands such as Subway, Bisto and MasterCard before moving over to Karmarama to create some of the most awarded, talked about and effective work in the UK for The British Army.
Her work has been recognised at all the major award shows including Cannes Lions, D&AD, Creative Circle, Campaign Big, IPA Effectiveness and the DMAs. She also sits on the Global Creative Council for Snapchat, and was a recipient of Campaign’s Female Frontiers award for Conquering Creativity in 2020.
Imogen finally came full circle this year, returning to McCann Manchester to head up the creative department.
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Jordan Adams: The courage to lead your way and not follow the norm
00:41:45
Jordan Adams is Founder, Investor and Managing Director of Oneninefive.
In this episode Jordan talks us through why putting people first has had a positive impact on his business and within his teams. Jordan shares with us how leaders often forget that they are vulnerable humans while creating a courageous environment for their teams. He advocates for maintaining authenticity as a focus when delivering messages, and when building a platform for people to be able to access their confidence.
Jordan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, founder and director of several businesses. In addition he is a trustee of the PKD charity.
Having had a successful early career in B2B publishing sales, he has subsequently gone on to building a reputation as an accomplished motivational speaker, having spoken at events around the world.
Jordan started life as a DJ, whilst running an award-winning record shop in London. Now married with one child, he plays golf, is an avid reader and a huge fan of Aston Villa.
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Victoria Fox: Why we need to embrace diversity of thought to lead courageously into the future
00:33:11
Victoria Fox is the CEO of AAR
In this episode Victoria shares how being a courageous leader means creating a safe space for your teams where people feel comfortable being themselves, where diversity thrives and everyone is encouraged to use their authentic voice.
Victoria strongly believes in creating a company culture based on strong company values where diversity, inclusion and using our authentic voices are key.
Victoria was appointed as CEO of AAR in April 2019. Having had a successful 20 year career agency side, she brings a wealth of experience of running agencies across a number of disciplines to this role - most recently as CEO of LIDA, M&C Saatchi’s global customer engagement agency.
In her career, Victoria has had stints in digital, advertising, shopper marketing and CRM agencies
In her last two years at M&C Saatchi, Victoria took on the role of global sponsor for Diversity and Inclusion across the network. Victoria is very active in this space and sits on the WACL (Women in Advertising and Communications London) Executive committee and is Chair of the WACL Future Leaders Award.
Victoria is also honoured to have been named a Global Champion of Women in Business by the Financial Times two years in a row, in both 2017 & 2018.
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In this episode Rob shares with us how creating an empowering environment creates a highly motivated, supported and courageous team.
Lee explains that trusting your gut instinct takes courage and determination to follow through with your decisions. It is this defining leadership style that they believe empowers their team and has led them to their company success.
Lee Tan started out at KesselsKramer and Mother, before an 8 year stint at iconic agency HHCL - and infamous work for Tango and Pot Noodle. He went on to create award-winning work for Skittles at TBWA before becoming McCann’s Executive Creative Director on Coca-Cola brands. In 2020, he co-founded the creative shop, Motel.
Rob Smith is an experienced senior client and agency leader with over 25 years experience working on major brands and campaigns including Unilever, Daimler-Chrysler, Heinz, Guinness, Harley-Davidson, IKEA, The Co-operative Bank, lastminute.com, COI (Government), The Guardian, Ford, MasterCard, Microsoft and Xbox. Prior to launching Motel he was Chief Client Officer for McCann Worldgroup UK, CEO of Farm, Managing Director at O&M, and led the Scottish Referendum No campaign team at M&C Saatchi.
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Carina McLeod: Leading as your true self through uncertain times
00:33:53
Carina McLeod is the Founder and CEO of eCommerce Nurse.
In this episode Carina shares with us that being a courageous leader means being able to make bold decisions and fully embrace who you are and what you stand for.
She tells us that although it took time and a lot of work, she defied the expectations that were set before her as a leader, and accepted that leading as her true self, trusting her gut instinct works to her advantage.
Carina is passionate about helping retail brands succeed in the online world. She has 18 years of experience working in retail, with 7 years working in vendor management at Amazon and the last 8 years working with start-ups and multinational brands guiding them on how to be successful in eCommerce. In 2017, Carina founded an Amazon-focused consulting and marketing agency eCommerce Nurse where she leads a remote, global team of eCommerce experts who help brands reach their potential on the Amazon platform across North America and Europe.
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Luke D’Arcy: The biggest lesson for a leader: It’s not about you!
00:33:22
Luke D'Arcy is the EMEA Growth Officer at Momentum Worldwide
In this episode Luke gives us an insight into how he felt being in a room with Astronauts and Generals who have served in Afghanistan and yet all had the same fears and beliefs about being good enough and what a humbling experience this was.
Luke shares that the minute you think you have nailed it as a leader you are at a loss. He explains that you can’t know all the answers. We are human beings and a lot of people forget that.
Luke explains that accepting that leadership is not about one’s self, is a valuable lesson he has learnt and one that continues to shape him and his leadership style.
Luke runs Momentum UK, the most awarded global experiential advertising agency in the world, working for clients such as American Express, Microsoft, SAP and Samsung.
Under Luke’s guidance, in 2020, Momentum UK won The Drum’s Marketing Agency of the Year and Creativepool’s Best Agency to Work for. Previously, the agency has won 18 x Cannes Lions amongst many other awards.
Named one of their Global Agency Innovators of the Year by Internationalist Magazine, Luke is also a Harvard Business School Alumni, has worked across numerous global networks and independents and is a Trustee of military charity Walking With The Wounded.
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Nils Leonard is Founder of Uncommon Creative Studio
In this episode Nils shares his wealth of experience and some powerful insights into how to remove fear from your leadership.
He also talks candidly about why we need to differentiate between being in a client services business and the creativity business, the importance of having a view of the world, to really create impact and make your work matter and why you need to let go of the need to be dependent on other people to achieve your dreams.
Just in case there is anyone out there who doesn’t know who Nils is, he is the Co-Founder of the fastest growing startup in advertising history, Uncommon Creative Studio.
He also spent time as Chief Creative Officer of Grey LDN, where he oversaw the most profitable and awarded years in the agency’s 52 years history and became one of the youngest agency chairmen in the world leading its brands globally and locally.
He was voted into the Ad Age creativity 50 and named the most creative person in advertising globally by Business insider, is on the advisory group for the Royal Academy, and is listed as one of Sunday Times 500 Most Influential People in the UK.
Topics covered include:
Embracing change
Converting frustration into success
The importance of conviction
The courage to be your authentic self
Need for change
Standing by your values
How being open about company standards provides clarity of expectations
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Brie Stewart: Recognising High Functioning Depression and Ways to Cope
00:31:12
Brie Stewart is a Creative Director, formerly at Wunderman Thompson
In this episode Brie talks openly about her experience with high functioning depression, the importance of talking about it, and the support she received from the industry when she did.
She also shares how she became a better leader by no longer trying to be a hero, unlearning past behaviours and saying no.
Brie is an award winning Creative Director with over 13 years experience including working at esteemed Public Relations Agency Edelman, and the advertising agencies Ogilvy, Clemenger BBDO, and most recently Wunderman Thompson.
This episode is filled with so much wisdom, insights and important messages, and really is a must listen for all creative leaders.
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Laura Jordan Bambach is the President and Chief Creative Officer at Grey
In this episode Laura talks about how to have difficult conversations as a leader, and the importance of working as a collective, and not doing it all on your own.
She also shares her I Am Enough challenge, that she does daily to help her focus on the good, and all that she has achieved.
Laura has enhanced the advertising industry through her fresh pioneering spirit, combining technical skill with her innate human understanding and passion for storytelling.
She is also part of the OKO community, where mentors and mentees are supported to find their path to success. To find out more about how OKO can support your business, check out their website: Weareoko.com
She is recognised globally as an innovator and industry leader, has been twice named one of Britain's most influential people with a Debrett's 500 annual list, and was recognised as Individual of the Year at the Dadi awards.
Laura is also honoured in campaign UK female frontier awards for championing change. And as a true champion of diversity, Laura is co-founder of The Great British Diversity Experiment, and co-founder of SheSays, the world famous volunteer network that works to encourage more women into the creative industry.
In a nutshell - you want to listen to this episode, learn from her insights, and be inspired by her energy!
Topics Covered Include:
The value of having difficult conversations
How we’re all set at a dial
We’re not here by accident
The ‘I am enough’ challenge
You don’t have to do it on your own, we are a collective
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Steve Bell: ‘The Truth Behind Building a Culture That Works Globally’
00:35:56
Steve Bell is the Global CEO of Iris
Steve oversees Iris’ 17 offices and 1,000 employees within the network. In the 25 years that he has worked in the marketing and communications industry, he has worked with some of the most innovative, ambitious and creatively driven businesses in the automotive, sports, FMCG, beer, retail spirits, and Telco sectors.
In this episode ‘The truth behind building a culture that works globally’, Steve shares so much wisdom that you will find helpful. He talks openly and honestly about the lessons he has learned throughout his career, and in particular, from setting up Iris to achieve the success it has today.
Key takeaways include:
the value of bringing your authentic self
the difference between leadership and management
how Iris created clear lines of responsibility
how to evolve a culture in global organisation
the need to feel good about what you’re doing as a leader
how to value your time, to be an effective leader
knowing when to lead from the front and when to step back
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Harjot Singh: Why We Need to Stop Protecting the Myth That We Have It All Together
00:36:26
Over the last few decades Harjot has held senior regional and global strategy leadership roles in Europe, UK, North America, China and Asia. He joined McCann New York in 2011, and prior to being named global CSO of McCann, he served as CSO McCann EMEA, leading it to be the number one most creatively effective Agency Network for five years! This led to the 2020 CSO of the year for Campaign.
This is such a feel-good episode, and you are guaranteed to come away feeling better! Harjot speaks beautifully about how he learned what it was like to not be friends with his inner voice, the importance of gratitude and starting with thanks and why we need to stop protecting the myth that we have it all together.
Key takeaways include:
How the absence of fear creates courage
How to stop self-sabotaging
Why it’s ok to change the label you are given
Why feedback isn’t always fact
The importance of gratitude and starting with thanks
How you can Marie Kondo your life and your leadership
The lessons from the pandemic that we need to take forward in our leadership
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Anna Louise Gladwell: Changing the Definition of Leadership
00:37:12
Anna led Analog Folk in accelerating and developing effective digital strategies for brands; and they were recognised by Contagious Pioneers as one of the best and bravest agencies of 2022 - what an accolade to have!
In this episode we chat about the future of leadership and what is required for that vision to happen; as well as the incredible work that Anna has been involved in around helping women in leadership to self promote themselves with impact.
Key takeaways include:
Why we all need to take brave leaps
How to learn important leadership lessons, much quicker
How to create a culture that de-risks, risk taking
The importance of showing humility as a leader
How feminine and masculine energy show up in leadership
Why the future of leadership needs more feminine energy
A new tool that helps women speak with confidence
Why you need to show compassion to yourself
Why you should spend time on supercharging your strengths
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Shaun McIlrath: Why Knowing Your Own Values is the Most Important Thing You Can Do as a Leader
00:30:08
Shaun leads Iris’ creative output from London, across the local and global client base and is ranked by Business Insider in the top 10 most creative people in advertising worldwide. He has produced world-renowned campaigns like Adidas, Jeep, VW, Samsung, Delta, Mini, Domino's, Guiness, Pizza Hut and Haven; and has collected over 300 industry awards along the way, across all major competitions and disciplines!
In this episode Shaun shares so many motivational moments of wisdom and talks about the importance of looking for opportunities over obstacles, to be able to solve problems creatively.
Key takeaways include:
The need to be willing to held accountable for difficult decisions
How courageous leadership can be driven by a fear of being mediocre
How you can make difficult decisions more easily
The role of empathy in growth mindset
Why stress isn’t always negative
How the awards culture in the creative industry can be damaging
How to lead as your true self
Why being courageously curious is a must in modern leadership
The importance of being able to give and receive feedback positively
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Kerry Glazer: Why Leading With Kindness Is The Future
00:31:35
Kerry’s communications industry career spans three decades and she is one of the industry’s most prominent figures. Her career includes spells at JWT, WCRS, Limbo (BBH) and Kendall Tarrant (now The Talent Business). She joined AAR as Commercial Director in 1999, was promoted to Managing Director in 2000, and CEO in 2006, and has recently moved to the role of Executive Chair of AAR.
In this episode, Kerry talks about the importance of the generosity of spirit that comes with leadership, and how a concept of the economy of generosity has helped her throughout her career. She also speaks beautifully about how moments of catastrophe can lead to some of the greatest gifts in your life, and how to deal with bullying cultures in the workplace.
Key takeaways include:
Why you need to be comfortable with hiring people who are better than you
The importance of building relationships with no expectation
The power of kindness in business
How to deal with cultures of bullying
Why being a good leader and a nice person are not incompatible
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Suki Thompson: Putting Wellbeing at the Heart of Performance
00:42:54
Episode 27 of series 4 is now LIVE and I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Suki Thompson, Founder and CEO of Let’s Reset.
Tune in now to hear us chat about resilience and performance in the workplace, and how wellbeing at work leads to increased energy and improved performance.
Suki speaks inspiringly about how she has overcome cancer seven times, and the impact that has had on her as a person and a leader.
Key takeaways include:
How we get wellbeing and performance in the workplace
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Gareth Turner: Creating Environments of Psychological Safety
00:28:40
Episode 28 of series 4 is now LIVE and I had the pleasure of talking to Gareth Turner, Founder of Big Black Door and former Head of Marketing at Weetabix.
In this episode he shares so many golden nuggets from his wealth of experience in the creative industry, including when his team unleashed the multi award winning “Beanz on Bix” campaign that broke the internet in the process!
Key takeaways include:
Why indecision is more stifling than the wrong decision
The need to separate the creative idea from the execution
How to find ways to be more resilient and find your own way
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Julia Arenson: Why We must Let Go for There Only Being One Way Up the Career Ladder
00:30:56
Episode 29 of series 4 is now LIVE and I had the pleasure of talking to Julia Arenson, Head of Creative Operations at Specsavers Agency.
In this episode we chat about why you don’t always have to be climbing the ladder and why we need to move away from demanding experience to get a role.
Julia speaks wonderfully about how she reframed her anxiety of feeling trapped in a role into a springboard for where she wanted to go next, and how she has learned to have a mindset to just do it, and work it out as you go.
Key takeaways include:
The value of people centred leadership and opportunities
The need to be comfortable with disruption
The importance of how you talk to someone and the words you use
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Episode 30 is a milestone we’re celebrating by bringing to you the essence of our most listened to episodes.
Over the past 9 months, we’ve spoken to some of the most inspiring people from the Creative industry, who’ve all shared with us what Courageous Leadership means to them.
We have had such a vast variety of different answers from having clear values and living by them, removing fear from the equation to being vulnerable and showing humility. And there is no right or wrong answer, it’s all of those things and so much more!
The next clips are just a few golden nuggets of many we’ve put together for you, to bring inspiration into your life. You’ll be hearing from:
Nils Leonard - Founder of Uncommon Creative Studio;
Brie Stewart - Creative Director + Content and Social Specialist based in Melbourne;
Harjot Singh - Global Chief Strategy Officer @ McCann;
Anna-Louise Gladwell - MD @ Analog Folk and
Shaun McIlrath - Global CCO of Iris;
Full episodes are available to listen on all your favourite podcast platforms.
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Jim Rothnie: Why Working on a Pitch is the Best Way to Learn at Speed
00:30:39
Episode 31 of series 4 is now LIVE and I had the pleasure of talking to Jim Rothnie, Regional Growth Director – Europe & UK, McCann Worldgroup and Chief Growth Officer – EMEA, Craft WW.
Tune in now to hear us chat about why working on a pitch is the best way to learn at speed, and the things you need to think about when deciding who to put on your pitch team.
Jim speaks beautifully about the importance of human connection in growth and how to respond to failure, to turn those dark moments into ones of light and success.
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Emma Shuldham: Navigating Maternity Leave and Early Motherhood as a Leader
00:33:09
Episode 32 of series 4 is now LIVE and I had the pleasure of talking to Emma Shuldham, Managing Director at ITB Worldwide.
Tune in now to hear us chat about embracing change, stepping away from work for maternity leave and the role of human insight in data.
Emma speaks inspiringly about how she empowered her team to effectively do her role whilst she was away and then how she worked with them once she returned to navigate and define what roles looked like once she returned.
Key takeaways include:
how to effectively support parents in the workplace
how to navigate the growth and expectation management of your team
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Neil Cooper : Without alignment there is no vision
00:38:29
Episode 33 of series 4 is now LIVE and I had the pleasure of talking to Neil Cooper, Executive Creative Director for Critical Mass in EMEA and APAC.
Tune in now to hear us chat about the importance of aligning people to your vision, giving people responsibility to create change and the importance of hiring people and creating work that’s reflective of the world we live in and why that needs to be absolutely ingrained in everything we do.
Key takeaways include:
why the word culture should be banned
why some people shouldn’t be leaders
why how you think matters more than the end result
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In this week’s episode, I speak to Lizi Hamer, Executive Creative Director, Octagon APAC.
Tune in now to hear us chat about being a female creative in a male-dominated industry and the power of glitches and why they can be positive. Lizi also shares her thoughts about the future of hybrid work and the opportunities that will give us to invite new talent into our teams.
Key takeaways include:
● How to build inner resilience in yourself and your team ● How to give people feedback that builds them up ● How to marry up your own boundaries with company boundaries
Lizi has co-built the foundations of a new kind of agency; No2ndPlace. An agency using the power of sport to create enduring social change.
Working with brands, sports bodies, not-for-profits and athletes to drive awareness and impact societal issues; No2ndPlace brings together a collective of Australia’s strongest social advocates to create meaningful work that helps the world win.
Lizi’s award-winning campaigns have brought a blind man’s world to life, challenged masculinity in Australia, created the live trophy at Japan Rugby World Cup, changed country law for a more sustainable future; leading Lizi to be labeled as one of the most creative women in the world.
She has a magnetic ability to form smart partnerships, give generous ideas, and is constantly Story Hunting.
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Mel McVeigh: Balancing Creative Chaos with the Structure Needed for Success
00:40:38
In this week’s episode, I speak to Mel McVeigh, VP Product, Commerce & Consumer Brands at Conde Nast.
Tune in now to hear us chat about the importance of being resourceful, creating human connection,s and the problems with recruitment in the current climate.
Mel also shares her thoughts about how technology has changed the way we operate, but why it’s important not to put all decisions in the context of technology.
Key takeaways include:
● How to set new team members up for success ● How to help people experience change ● How to embrace imperfectionism ● Why you need to prioritise downtime ● Why a really good team is like a jazz band ● How to balance being there for your team and delivering results ● The difference between growth stress and burnout stress
Mel leads the digital portfolio of brands: Vogue, GQ, Conde Nast Traveller, Architectural Digest, Allure, Glamour. She is also responsible for the global commerce product portfolio across affiliate and unified shopping experiences and native checkout.
Mel has worked in various publishers and commerce companies in her career including, Photobox, Telegraph, Mr&MrsSmith, Lonely Planet and TimeOut. Senior executive with a creative director’s mindset, with a background and side career in art photography. A leader who transforms businesses, team and cultures to drive commercial performance.
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Nadya Powell: Why we need to rip up the leadership rule book and question everything you think you know
00:39:01
In this week’s episode I speak to Nadya Powell, co-founder and partner of award-winning, culture change business Utopia.
Tune in now to hear us chat about equality and diversity in leadership and business, and what we can all do to create more equal, diverse and inclusive spaces.
Nadya shares her thoughts and experiences about why acknowledging your own biases should be about awareness and not shame, and is the ultimate form of self leadership.
Key takeaways include:
● Why we need to rip up the leadership rule book and question everything you think you know ● Why leaders shouldn’t always have a vision further than 6 months ahead ● How to proactively address equality, diversity and inclusion in your leadership ● Practical ways to navigate leadership when expectations are at an all time high ● The four types of work we should all be doing, including one many of us won’t be prioritising
Nadya also co-founded Millennial Mentoring - an initiative to link leaders with aspirational talent so they could benefit from diversity’s wisdom - The Great British Diversity Experiment - a social experiment to prove once and for all the link between creativity and diversity - and The So White Project - an initiative to reverse the lack of diversity in commercial photography.
Nadya is a contributing author of Creative Superpowers and is also on the advisory board of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Ricardo Wolff: Why You Need to Take the Leap of Faith
00:31:20
In this week’s episode I speak to Ricardo Wolff, Executive Creative Director at Innocean Berlin.
Tune in now to hear us chat about how to remove the fear from taking leaps of faith, and having the self trust to back yourself to keep moving forward.
Ricardo also shares his thoughts about why he believes that you’re never put up against a challenge that you are not ready to face and why the human idea will always be more important than anything else.
Key takeaways include:
● A mindset shift on quitting, that will help you move forwards instead ● The difference between jumping without knowing and taking an informed leap of faith ● The pros and cons of hybrid working versus office based working
Ricardo’s work has dug metals of all weights and colours at top industry festivals for clients such as Volkswagen, Ikea, Smart, Billboard Magazine, Reporters Without Borders, HP, Anne Frank House, Kia and others.
The spot for Smart, "Shock", was nominated Germany's best ad of 2017. Two years later he won the country's first Titanium Lion with "The Uncensored Playlist" for Reporters Without Borders. And just recently, the project "Printed by Parkinson's" for Charité Berlin brought Innocean their first D&AD Yellow Pencil and Gold Lion in the network's history.
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Cass Zawadowski: How to Lead in a Borderless Work Environment
00:39:19
In this week’s episode I speak to Cass Zawadowski, Chief Creative Officer at Wunderman Thompson.
Key takeaways include:
● Having an empowering leader and the influence they have on their team ● Bringing humanity into your leadership allows your team to genuinely connect ● Diverse and borderless workplaces: tips on making it work
Cass is a results-oriented marketing veteran with proven strategic and creative excellence. Throughout her career, she has developed culturally impactful, brave brand stories told through numerous integrated campaigns across traditional advertising, social, branded content, experiential and digital channels.
Her talent has taken her from Toronto, to NY, Europe (Germany) and Asia (Singapore, Korea), and back to Toronto, where she now leads creative on a number of global clients including Microsoft, IKEA, Shell, and GSK. Cass’s category experience spans retail, automotive, healthcare, beauty, tourism, financial, and CPG.
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Clive Grinyer: Why we need to redesign the way we think
00:42:46
In this week’s episode I speak to Clive Grinyer, Head of Service Design at the Royal College of Art.
Tune in now to hear us chat about the value of digital product design and design’s value in leading customer experience.
Clive also shares his thoughts about why we all need to have a role in design and why fundamentally, leadership is about knowing you're probably wrong!
Key takeaways include:
● The importance of service design ● Why we all need to play a role in design ● The power of non hierarchical collaboration ● The benefits of using an agile sprint model ● How to make teams really innovative and not fear failure
Clive is a design consultant working with a variety of organisations on service design and innovation and has led corporate design teams at Barclays, Cisco, Samsung and Orange France Telecom.
Clive has been a visiting lecturer at the RCA and is a Visiting Professor at Glasgow School of Art. He was a trustee of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), is the author of the book "Smart Design" and lectures internationally on design, technology and customer experience.
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Andy Nairn: It Doesn’t Need to be Lonely at the Top Anymore
00:36:41
In this week’s episode I speak to Andy Nairn, Founding Partner at Lucky Generals, one of the UK’s most successful creative agencies.
Tune in now to hear us chat about his book ‘Go Luck Yourself’ sharing valuable insights on how we perceive and think about luck.
Andy also shares his thoughts about taking the leap to start your own company and what is behind success.
Key takeaways include:
● Why being a leader no longer means you need to do it alone ● The importance of principles and its role in a business ● The need and role of humour in advertising ● Why you have control over your own luck
Andy has been shortlisted for Campaign’s Agency of the Year for six of the last seven years and has been named the country’s top strategist for three of the last four years; he’s also been listed as one of the top five creative people in world advertising, by Business Insider.
Now he wants to share his good fortune with others, so he’s written Go Luck Yourself, with all the royalties going to Commercial Break: an organisation that helps working class talent break into the creative industries.
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Emma Gardner: Approaching inclusion from a creative and a human aspect
00:36:19
In this week’s episode I speak to Emma Gardner, Co Founder: Born Equal Consults | With Not For | NYM Mag.
Join the conversation to hear us chat about how we better understand and address exclusion and discrimination, and how we can approach it from both a creative and a human aspect.
Emma also shares her thoughts about the power of storytelling and why representation matters in the journey to create a more inclusive workplace.
Key takeaways include:
The importance of practising a questioning mindset
Why lived experience is as important as qualifications in being able to create impact
The prevalence of hidden disabilities that people may not be disclosing
Why good intentions don’t always result in good impact
The value of building a good network and connections
Emma is an entrepreneur, parent & carer of her Disabled daughter, who has been the catalyst for her work in recent years.
She’s worked in the creative industries for 20+ years collaborating with charities, agencies & clients on the importance of inclusion, & how to approach it within businesses.
She is now co-founder of Born Equal Consults, a human-centric Equity & Inclusion Consultancy that leads with lived experience, as well as co-founder of With Not For, a talent agency representing Disabled creatives.
Last year she also co-founded NYM magazine, working with Disabled people & their allies to set new benchmarks for representation within media & society.
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Jemima Monies: The Importance of Culture in Success
00:25:02
In this week’s episode I speak to Jemima Monies, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer at adam&eve DDB.
Follow us along while we deep dive into what parts of the culture that comes with leading a startup business you need to keep, even when you become a big organisation and how to help your team to be courageous.
Jemima also shares some wonderfully inspiring thoughts about why meaningful moments don’t have to be long to make a difference.
Key takeaways include:
● The strengths you develop from leading a new business ● How to maintain a startup vibe in a big organisation ● Why there’s no such thing as a perfect leader ● Practical ways to overcome imposter syndrome ● Being comfortable and confident to do it your own way
Jemima has played a key role in adam&eve DDB’s growth and since being there has won Campaign Agency of the Decade and five Agency of the Year awards, as well as being named AdAge International Agency of the Year three times.
Jemima is also a co-founder of #SheTakesOver, an industry-wide initiative aimed at elevating all women in creative production. She is a member of WACL and sits on the UKAEG Steering Committee.
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In this week’s episode, we revisit the moment I realised I wanted to be a coach, and how I got started in business.
I also share the significant moments that shaped my life and how they have helped me become the leader I am today.
Key takeaways include:
● How to catch yourself being in overachievement mode ● Why asking for help will make you more productive ● The power of self-belief in success
Jo is an international award-winning leadership coach, business consultant, best-selling author, and CEO of the Change Creators with 20 years of experience in the creative industry.
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In this week’s episode, we discuss how you can keep focus at this time of year so that you can finish this year strong and come back after Christmas, to start next year fast. We also talk about the problem with leaders being over 90% billable, and why that needs to change.
Key takeaways include: ● The six core needs of all human beings ● Practical ways to goal set for success ● My four top learnings for current and future leaders
Jo is an international award-winning leadership coach, business consultant, best-selling author, and CEO of the Change Creators with 20 years of experience in the creative industry.
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In this week’s episode, we talk about the importance of disconnecting over the holiday season, and how to help your team do that.
We also share our thoughts and experiences on why burnout isn’t just about you, and the practices I have put in place to never find myself in that position again.
Key takeaways include:
● Practical ways to shift to a positive mindset ● The importance of having a morning routine ● How to break out of the ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’ habit
Jo is an international award-winning leadership coach, business consultant, best-selling author, and CEO of the Change Creators with 20 years of experience in the creative industry.
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In this week’s episode, we talk about what it was like for me to build a team, the challenges I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way.
I also share my experiences of learning to self-regulate, and how that has helped me become a better leader.
Key takeaways include:
● Why we’re not equipped to receive feedback ● What it means to see things from different perspectives ● The three areas of self-leadership
Jo is an international award-winning leadership coach, business consultant, best-selling author, and CEO of the Change Creators with 20 years of experience in the creative industry.
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Creating Real Change in Leadership Starts with Your Mindset
00:16:08
In this week’s episode, we talk all about the importance of the language that you use and why you should treat your own mind as another team member.
I also share the moment in my career when someone leading courageously helped me to get the wake-up call I needed to be better, and take responsibility.
Key takeaways include:
● How to show up when things are hard ● How I walk the talk with my business values ● How to ground yourself to receive difficult feedback
Jo is an international award-winning leadership coach, business consultant, best-selling author, and CEO of the Change Creators with 20 years of experience in the creative industry.
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What to do When You Don't Know What to do with Mental Health in the Workplace
00:25:32
In this week’s episode, we talk all about the lessons I learned from supporting one of my team through a depressive episode last year.
We also share our own thoughts about what it means to have depression, what mental health is, and the stigma that can still surround it now.
Key takeaways include:
● The importance of educating yourself, as a leader, on mental health ● How by sharing your experiences, you give other people permission to share too ● Why it’s ok to not know what to do, and as long as your intention is pure, you’ll find your way
With special thanks to Anna for this episode and for being so vulnerable and open about her experiences, and for allowing us to share them with you all.
Jo is an international award-winning leadership coach, business consultant, best-selling author, and CEO of the Change Creators with 20 years of experience in the creative industry.
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Karen Buchanan: How to Step Into Your Power as a Female Leader
00:35:00
In this week’s episode, I speak to Karen Buchanan, CEO at McCann Manchester.
Join us whilst we talk about the fear of being rejected and how to have the confidence to be yourself.
Karen also speaks beautifully of her experience with grief while going through menopause; the impact it had on her, the way it shaped how she lives and her leadership style.
Key takeaways include:
● How we need to equip leaders to navigate uncomfortable conversations ● Why we must be more in the present than focusing on the future ● How to grow your confidence and encourage confidence in others
Karen has a focus on driving connected creativity and digital innovation across McCann Manchester, driving growth for brands. Previous roles include chair/CEO of Publicis London. Prior to Publicis she was managing director of independent London agency, The Red Brick Road.
Karen sits on the Advertising Association Board and served on the IPA Council for 12 years. She is an active member of WACL and a Board Trustee of Sported, a Sports for development charity.
She is passionate about building inclusive cultures and is chair of McCann Worldgroup’s UK & European Conscious Inclusion Council.
Karen was recognised this year by the IPA on its iList. She is an active Mentor for women in the industry.
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In this week’s episode, I speak to Alex Lubar, Global President and Chief Operating Officer at DDB Worldwide.
Join us whilst we talk all about how to nurture and retain the talent in your team. Being able to do this well is such a challenge right now and Alex’s knowledge and experience offer so much valuable insight on how to get it right.
Key takeaways include:
● 2 core strategies to nurture and retain talent ● The importance of contextual empathy ● The art of decision making
Alex has just joined DDB Worldwide as Global President and Chief Operating Officer. Previously he worked for McCann for almost a decade in multiple roles across the globe.
Prior to that, he was President of McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific, where he led an organisation of 3,200 people across 12 markets that represent one of the largest, fastest-growing marketing regions of the world.
Alex also served as CEO of McCann London where under his leadership, the agency was named to the list of Top 10 agencies in the world by the Gunn Report. McCann London was also shortlisted for Campaign Magazine’s Agency of The Year in 2018.
Prior to being in London, Alex was Global CMO for McCann Worldgroup, based out of New York City, where he oversaw all integrated new-business activity. Alex successfully leveraged the capabilities of McCann Worldgroup across the globe and led a number of international new business opportunities, including Microsoft, RB and MGM, to name a few. Having spent over 15 years in the US, Alex worked at a number of advertising agencies, including Grey and BBH.
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Lianre Robinson: How to Set Yourself Up as a Leader to Have Honest Conversations
00:33:47
In this week’s episode I speak to Lianre Robinson, CEO at Codec.
Join us whilst we talk about the key things you need to set you up to have an honest conversation and why there isn’t only one way to get to your goal.
Lianre also shares her thoughts about what it’s like to become a CEO and the importance of having a support network.
Key takeaways include:
● Why we must have honest conversations ● Choosing to stay mainly remote working and the learnings from this ● What it feels like to be a CEO
Lianre is an award-winning digital marketer, who is passionate about technology, culture, communities, and their impact on brands.
With 20+ years experience across global companies like LADbible, Livity and Jack Morton Worldwide, she has a wealth of experience in designing and delivering new business and diversification strategies to drive growth and optimise business performance.
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Jude Gay: How to Build Trust in Your Team as a New Leader
00:38:21
In this week’s episode I speak to Jude Gay, Executive Creative Director at Hugo & Cat.
Join us whilst we talk about the four key elements for building trust as a new leader with your team and why you need to get out of the weeds, so that you can see the bigger picture.
Jude also shares his thoughts about how to cut your creative stress and how you can build up resilience to handle feedback as a creative, on the receiving end and as a leader who is giving it.
Key takeaways include:
● The four key elements for building trust as a new leader with your team ● The art of letting go and encouraging others to take responsibility ● A simple framework to build trust and encourage open conversations with your team
Jude has a 17-year track record of delivering high-quality digital experiences to some of the world's most influential and best-loved brands. Most recently, he's led design groups at JPMorgan and Publicis Sapient, helping solve intricate design puzzles, build-out exceptionally talented teams worldwide and cultivate studio culture alongside other design leaders.
Notable clients include Disney, BBC, Bentley and Nissan, where Jude played an integral part in helping to communicate their new brand and flagship EV, the 'Nissan Ariya'.
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Regan Warner: Don't Let Your Ego Get in the Way of Being a Great Leader
00:31:12
In this week’s episode I speak to Regan Warner, Global Creative Director at Ogilvy UK.
Join us whilst we talk about leadership versus creative leadership, what makes them different, and whether everyone can be a creative.
Regan also shares how she learned to balance her ego with confidence, to avoid alienating the people around her.
Key takeaways include:
● Allowing people to be your mirror ● Embracing the imperfect moments to grow ● How imposter syndrome can show up at any time and how to manage it
Regan has had the pleasure to work across numerous sectors allowing her creativity never to be pegged as doing just one thing well. Brands include Mazda, Sega, L’Oréal Paris, Boots, No7, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hellmann’s, and Dove among others.
She has produced a list of award-winning work promoting inclusive beauty campaigns, including Dove ‘As Early As Five’ work - a campaign to end race-based hair discrimination in the US and “The Non-Issue” for L’Oréal Paris – an 80-page print campaign in the form of an actual Vogue, combating the fact that age discrimination is still an issue.
Alongside leading creatives, Regan also co-chairs Ogilvy Equals, Ogilvy’s internal inclusion network striving for inclusion and equality in every aspect of working life.
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Tony Michaelides: The Power of Self-Belief and Resilience to Lead You to Success
00:53:10
In this week’s episode I speak to Tony Michaelides, Music Industry Executive.
Throughout this episode he shares so many wonderful stories and experiences, including one about how he stood up to Simon Cowell, and it’s a must listen!
Key takeaways include:
● How to deal with complacency ● The importance of persistence ● The importance of self belief
Michaelides spent years specialising in the launching, promotion, and artist development of both British and International Artists’ careers. He has also been a music industry consultant, mentor, and advisor to numerous associations, music consortiums and colleges over the years.
Michaelides has worked with many Record Labels including Island Records, Factory Records and BMG. In 1997 he took on the role as publicist for David Bowie's Earthling Tour. Michaelides has received numerous accolades from music professionals and associations.
After the United States Government granted him an Alien of Extraordinary Ability Green Card, he moved to Florida to pursue a career as an author and further his career as a professional public speaker.
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Nicole Yershon: The Importance of Asking ‘Why’ as a Leader
00:44:31
In this week’s episode I speak to Nicole Yershon, Founder and CEO of the NY Collective.
Join us whilst we talk about having the courage to ask ‘why’ as a leader, so that you can find the truth and understand what’s needed.
Nicole also shares her experience on how she created money for a project that had no budget, and how she did it!
Key takeaways include:
Why you must take responsibility
Creating trust and empowerment in your team
Tips and strategies to make change happen
Nicole is an executor, a consultant, a coach, a speaker, a judge, a mentor, a ‘super-connector’ and Amazon #1 Best Selling author. She is one of the Drum’s 25 Women Who Shaped The Digital Industry in the last 25 Years. Wired Magazine’s top 100 - first annual survey of Britain’s Digital Power brokers. A Women in IT Finalist.
Nicole is the founder of The NYC and before that the Ogilvy Labs – the dedicated Innovation unit of Ogilvy & Mather Group. Part of WPP Group plc.
Just a few of the clients she has worked with over recent years. Danone, Havas, Amex, IBM, Ravensbourne University, BP, London Business School, E&Y, Accenture, Pfizer, GA Group, Great Western Railways (GWR), Go Compare/WeFlip™, Unilever, BA and Whitbread.
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Scott Ewings: Why Investing in Resilience is Vital to Support Leaders
00:42:55
In this week’s episode I speak to Scott Ewings, Chief Experience Officer, Digital Experience @TPXimpact.
Join us whilst we talk about the value of coaching in resilience. We'll discuss the need for investing in this kind of support - so not only executives but leaders on all levels can have access to coaching.
Scott also kindly shares his experiences of the health scare it took for him to re-evaluate what he wanted from life, and some of the truly courageous decisions he made as a result.
Key takeaways include:
How your ego can run away with itself and damage your health
Why imposter syndrome is normal and how to deal with it
How to maintain connection as you become more senior in your role
Scott is a veteran brand experience leader with a track record of transforming client and agency outcomes dating back to early technology cycles, he has a highly progressive stance on upgrading the agency landscape to be more purpose and talent focused.
Scott led Fjord, Ustwo and Potato (part of AKQA/WPP) in the UK, helping to establish them all as outstanding digital product studios, as well as working client-side as an experience strategy leader with Vodafone in Australia.
At the time of recording, Scott was finishing up his role as the CEO of Bernadette, the digital product & service innovation company from VCCP.
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Sam Hawkey opens up about professional loneliness and learning to lead as your true self
00:38:25
In this week’s episode I speak to Sam Hawkey, CEO at AMV BBDO.
Join us whilst we talk about how reaching the top can also result in experiencing profound professional loneliness and the advice that Sam would give to anyone else in the same situation.
Sam also shares his thoughts about how to create a culture that embraces challenge, pace and disruption, whilst maintaining a nice place to work and high staff retention.
Key takeaways include:
The art of challenging your team whilst also leading with empathy
Remembering we are all salespeople
Having a company culture that comes from the core
Sam Hawkey is 15 months into the position of CEO at AMV BBDO. He carries over 15 years of industry experience.
He worked at Glue London, now Isobar, working across Bacardi, News Group News Group Newspapers, Adidas and Aviva.
Sam joined Saatchi & Saatchi as a freelance Account Manager moving up to CEO after ten years. During this time Sam worked across Kerry Foods, EE & BT, Guinness, IAMS and Weight Watchers. He was also responsible for the agency’s growth into new technologies in self-serve content, the Saatchi Store and agency workflow technologies.
Outside of work Sam lives in Harpenden with his wife Catherine, children Archer and Maisie, dog Harry and three cats Mabel, Fred and George.
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Lori Meakin: The systemic issues that need to change to create a gender equal world
00:48:36
In this week’s episode I speak to Lori Meakin, Author of ‘No More Menemies’ and Co Founder of Joint.
This is one of our most powerful episodes to date, and not to be missed.
Lori is so inspirational, and we cannot wait to have her as a speaker at our Courageous Leaders LIVE: 2023 event on the 11th May.
In the meantime, you can join us for this amazing episode, where we talk about the systemic issues that need to be changed to create a gender equal world and the real life experiences that have shaped Lori's work in this area.
Key takeaways include:
The role of men and women in gender equality
How high trauma shapes who you become
The balance of backing yourself, whilst nurturing and supporting others
Lori worked in teaching, advertising, management consultancy and the media before co-founding Joint, in 2012 with Damon Collins and Richard Exon.
After a successful decade leading the development of brand strategies and creative content for the likes of Amazon, Vue and Reach Plc, Lori left Joint to pursue her own work centred around engaging more men and boys in gender equality.
In this and as an Exec member of WACL, Lori encourages better representation of people who are marginalised or misrepresented in media, products and comms, and is committed to helping future generations achieve their full potential, whatever their gender.
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Clive Armitage: Why You Need to Let Go of Your Ego
00:38:02
In this week’s episode I speak to Clive Armitage, CEO, Agent3.
Join us whilst we talk about why you need to let go of your ego and having the drive to maximise potential.
Clive also shares some simple yet powerful advice about how to elevate your team's thinking.
Key takeaways include:
When the goal is growth for all, because through that, everyone wins
How to keep battling the challenges of growth, and remain positive and innovative
How to reach your potential as a CEO
Clive Armitage, CEO, Agent3. Clive co-founded Agent3 in January 2013 to help organisations use data, technology and content to build better sales pipelines that are quicker to close, typically through innovative Account-Based Marketing (ABM) programs.
Prior to starting Agent3, Clive was the CEO of Bite Communications; an international communications agency that he co-founded in 1995 with four others and which grew to more than 300 people in 14 offices by the time he left to start Agent3.
During his career, Clive has worked in South Africa and San Francisco and is now based back in London where he lives with his wife and three children.
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In this week’s episode I speak to Charlie Shrager, Founder and Director of Shrager Creative.
Join us whilst we talk about the power of self belief and why it’s important to know what you want, set goals and be driven to achieve them.
Charlie has had a life changing year, and in this episode she courageously shares her learnings from being diagnosed with cancer and how being a single mum inspired and helped her to set up life on her own terms.
Key takeaways include:
Why we need to get the electricity back into creative ideas
What to think about when it comes to talent and hiring the right people
The importance of trusting your gut
Shrager Creative is an independent creative headhunting company based in London, which is celebrating the huge success of turning 10 years old. Charlie is also a proud sponsor of the creative Circle Awards.
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Anthony Purkiss: Understanding the different behaviours of the team to increase connection, improve communication and results
00:33:04
In this week’s episode I speak to Anthony Purkiss, Co-Founder and Director of Make, a digital and creative agency, based in Farringdon.
Join us whilst we talk about using EDISC to understand the team and the power of being an early adopter and how that enables success.
Anthony also shares his thoughts about whether naivety is a form of bravery and courage and the frustration of wanting to speak up, but not doing so.
Key takeaways include:
Having a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset
Leveraging the different personality traits of your team
The value of freedom in the business world
In the nine years that Make has been in operation, Anthony and his team have attracted major clients such as IBM, Accor, Asana, Mollie's by Soho House, ClearPay, and De Beers.
Anthony believes in a flat company structure and fosters a culture where all creative ideas are valued.
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Christiana Coker: Why it's time to change how we use job titles
00:42:20
In this week’s episode I speak to Christiana Coker, Group Head of People at DDB U.K.
Join us whilst we talk about the cultural bias that exists around job titles, and why it needs to change.
Christiana also shares her thoughts about inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace, which are so insightful.
Key takeaways include:
The importance of speaking up when you don’t understand something
Why it’s not enough to just open doors to drive inclusion
How empowering people is the key to success and retention
DDB UK includes award winning agencies adam&eve, cain&abel and Tribal Worldwide and Christiana is responsible for the development and implementation of HR strategies that support the overall mission and business objectives of the agency.
She is also responsible for, in partnership with managers and leaders, creating and maintaining a positive work culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
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Bee Adamic: The Journey of Overcoming Shyness to delivering a TED Talk
00:40:04
In this week’s episode I speak to Bee Adamic - CEO of Liberty Music PR.
Join us whilst we talk about Bee’s journey through leadership. From overcoming shyness to delivering a TED talk and starting her own business, Bee's story is inspiring.
She also discusses the importance of celebrating motherhood and following your passion.
Key takeaways include:
the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone
the power of positive self-talk
the value of surrounding yourself with supportive and uplifting people.
Bee Adamic, CEO and Founder of Liberty Music PR, launched the agency while pregnant in 2016.
With a team of 45 music lovers, Liberty Music PR creates engaging campaigns for Artists and Brands through PR, Radio, Playlisting, and Tik Tok. Bee is also the Founder of MAMI, empowering women in music and celebrating mothers in the industry.
She delivered a TED talk in 2022 on Democratising the Music Industry and was featured in GymShark's inspirational women's collection. Bee also contributed to the Women in CTRL report, "A Seat at the Table."
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Guy Bradbury: The Cost of Success, When it Becomes Addictive
00:38:25
In this week’s episode I speak to Guy Bradbury, Creative Partner at M&C Saatchi.
Join us whilst we talk about what happens when success becomes addictive, to the point it takes away happiness.
Guy also shares his thoughts about why we need to stop making such quick judgment calls on people and give them the support they need to succeed.
Key takeaways include:
Finding enough energy for your work and your family
The importance of who you surround yourself with
The big jump from being a Creative to a Creative Director Guy is an award-winning creative leader, with 20+ years experience in building highly effective creative teams.
Throughout his career Guy has been Group Creative Director and Executive Creative Director at some of the world’s most successful agencies. And helped both DDB London and Saatchi & Saatchi to win ‘Most awarded agency in the world’ for both creativity and effectiveness.
Prior to joining M&C Saatchi as their first Creative Partner, Guy founded Atomic London, a leading independent Creative Agency.
Over his career, he has won over 200+ awards for creativity across Including D&AD, Cannes Lions, Creative Circle and IPA.
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Introducing Series 9 of The Courageous Leaders Club!
Get ready to be inspired by an incredible lineup of guests, including:
Jamie Elliott - CEO, The Gate Rebecca Bezzina - CEO, EMEA, R/GA Lucas Bergmans - former CMO, Cazoo Victoria Day - MD, Ogilvy Jonny Spindler - MD, Jones Knowles Ritchie Jessica Tamsedge - UK CEO, Dentsu Creative Efrain Ayala - Global Creativity and Diversity & Inclusion Director, Marketing, Reckitt Nazia Du Bois - Global Head of Rare with Google
Join us on June 29th for captivating conversations on leadership, overcoming challenges, and unlocking your full potential.
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In this week’s episode, I speak to Jamie Elliot, CEO at The Gate.
Join us for a fascinating conversation around how he approaches leadership and why as leaders, we have to find the courage to stand by what we believe, even when everyone else around us may be on a different page.
Jamie also shares his insights into what it is like to make the transition from having control as the manager and letting go as a leader.
Key takeaways include:
Why you must focus on managing your energy and building consistency
How failing in his first CEO role has helped define his leadership today
How to be supportive to your team and help give the push to expand their comfort zone
Jamie has orchestrated The Gate’s turnaround and led MullenLowe to EFFIE Agency of the Year. He has an MBA and is on the IPA’s Council.
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Rebecca Bezzina: Working For Your Team as a Leader, Not the Other Way Around
00:34:47
In this week’s episode, I speak to Rebecca Bezzina, CEO, EMEA at R/GA.
Join us as we explore the authenticity needed in leadership and the non-negotiables that allow Rebecca to show up 100% as a leader for her team.
Rebecca also shares her unique view on why she is the one working for her team, not the other way around. She believes that to be successful, you have to create environments where people work with you, not for you and it has been central to her approach to leadership.
Key takeaways include:
● The importance of having a plan and not waiting for opportunities to appear ● Being able to speak up and express yourself ● How there is always room to be more courageous, no matter how senior you are
Rebecca is the CEO of the EMEA business for R/GA and is the driving force behind R/GA’s long-term business vision and strategic direction in the UK – Under her leadership the agency was awarded Campaign’s Digital Innovation agency of the year in 2022/23 and she was recognised as Agency Leader of the Year in the Digital category.
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Lucas Bergmans: Leadership During Rapid Growth and Fast Downturns
00:30:53
In this episode, I speak with Lucas Bergmans, former CMO of Cazoo.
Join us as Lucas shares his thoughts on how keeping your vision and values at the front of everything you do will help retain the culture of your team during periods of rapid growth.
Lucas also explores why embracing imposter syndrome instead of running from it can help you grow as an individual and leader.
Key takeaways include:
How to achieve working at speed
The challenges of hypergrowth and then a fast downhill turn
The mindset you need when your position is made redundant
Lucas Bergsmans, is the former CMO of Cazoo. Previous to this he held senior roles at Aviva, Money supermarket.com and Heiken. He is skilled in delivering rapid, sustainable growth in scale-up e-commerce B2C businesses and has driven profitable growth successfully across the food, soft and alcoholic drinks, travel, financial and automotive sectors.
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In this episode, I speak with Nazia Du Bois, Global Head of Rare with Google.
Join us as we discuss how as leaders, our truth is our power and sometimes we need to stand up for that, even if it is uncomfortable. Nazia shares why the role of the truth teller is about having a really clear perspective on yourself and what’s best for your team.
We also discuss the effects of perfectionist culture and how it can actually be detrimental to our team.
Key takeaways include:
There is power of being present and being absent to communities
Ethical AI and courage of seeking long-term over short-term results
How every word needs to earn its keep in leadership
Nazia Du Bois is global head of Rare, Google and is a seasoned global marketing leader with experience in agency leadership (DAVID, Ricebowl) and internal brand teams (Netflix, Google) experience. She works on building inclusive products, brands, marketing and leadership teams.
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Jonny Spindler: The Confidence to Get In the Room That You Want to Be In
00:33:36
In this episode, I speak with Jonny Spindler, MD at Jones Knowles Ritchie.
Join us as we discuss the maverick waves of leadership and the energy and focus required to ride those waves while trying to support others on your team.
We also dive into motivation and the curiosity and drive to want to be in the right room where important conversations are happening for continued growth as a leader.
Key takeaways include:
Leadership is more about overcoming fear than building confidence
The challenge of bringing people with you on the maverick waves
Understanding how your energy works with other people and when it needs to be dialled up and when it needs to be dialled down
Jonny has built experience through working at a mix of agencies including Isobar and Geometry, relationship, data and technology-led, BBDO, consumer and culture-led and JKR, design and brand-led. Jonny has also led Global partnerships with Google, Meta and Amazon to maximise the value brands obtain from these platforms.
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Jessica Tamsedge: The Reality Behind Keeping it Together as a Leader
00:36:15
In this episode, I speak with Jessica Tamsedge, UK CEO, Dentsu Creative.
Join us as we discuss the courage it takes to bring your people with you, even when you don’t know all of the answers and having faith and trust in yourself and your team that you will find the way together.
She also touches on the importance of transparency when you are leading large teams with different cultures and backgrounds for increased success for the whole team.
Key takeaways include:
The reality behind keeping it together as a leader
The challenges and tension in female leadership
Stepping into the identity of a more senior role
Jessica is CEO, Dentsu Creative UK, the bringing together of 9 creative companies that span advertising and production, entertainment, earned and experience, across offices in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Newcastle. Jessica has built her career developing brands that shape culture and change behaviour.
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Efrain Ayala: Embrace Authenticity and Drive Change
00:40:18
In this episode, I speak with Efrain Ayala, Global Creativity and Diversity & Inclusion Director, Marketing at Reckitt.
Join us while we discuss embracing your authentic self in the workplace, no matter how long that takes, and how truly empowering it can be.
Efrain also delves into the clarity of vision needed to be a change agent and why the key to influencing change is to find out the game that you’re playing.
Key takeaways include:
When you realise you’re an ‘other’ you become very good at fitting in and changing code
How the gift of leadership is releasing your power
Learning to plant the seed and waiting for the flower to grow
Efrain Ayala, the Global Creativity and D&I Director at Reckitt, is a renowned expert in leveraging the power of brands to drive meaningful change. With a proven track record of delivering award-winning campaigns that drive growth and deeply resonate with diverse audiences across cultures and geographies, Ayala is widely recognized as a trailblazer in the industry.
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Victoria Day: Leaning Into Vulnerability for Increased Happiness and Productivity for the Whole Team
00:48:02
In this episode, I speak with Victoria Day, MD at Ogilvy.
Join us whilst we discuss how we as leaders need to stop accepting bad behaviour from talented people and the importance of always treating the junior team members with respect and kindness.
We also delve into the topic of vulnerability and how showing vulnerability as a leader creates a safe place for other people to be vulnerable and truly bring their whole selves and all of their ideas into the workplace.
Key takeaways include:
The importance of vulnerability in an industry that rewards people that are “bullet-proof”
The role of mothers in leadership and the feeling that you can’t speak about your children or you’ll be seen differently or as incapable of doing your job
Taking action that will make a difference to the people you want to help
Victoria leads the Advertising, Brand & Content business at Ogilvy UK as Managing Director. She has over 20 years' experience partnering with clients to drive impact and is zealous about the power of creativity to drive growth.
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Peter Moody: Looking After Your Energy and Mental Health as a Leader
00:46:17
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 are like batteries and we need to look after our energy or it will run out. He shares his personal experience of burnout and depression and how he had to learn to come to terms with it and be open about it.
Key takeaways include:
We need to stop hypocrisy in leadership. Our actions are not backing up what we are saying we care about
Breaking things down into small chunks to get progress and momentum back
The learnings Peter brought to his leadership after living in Japan for 16 years
Peter Moody is Chief Innovation Officer at MullenLowe, driving the growth of Social, Data and CX across the MullenLowe business. Peter is also part of the IPG AI steering committee to help drive broader digital transformation and application of AI across its global business units.
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Joyce Idoniboye: The impact of micro-aggression in the workplace
00:30:56
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 wrong.
There is power in being who you are, even in the workplace as a leader, and Joyce delves into this topic and how resilience can be instrumental in your success.
Key takeaways include: ● The power of people believing in you ● The impact of micro-aggression in the workplace ● The resilience to keep going
Joyce Idoniboye is Chief People Officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa at DDB owned by Omnicom Group.. Joyce is a dynamic strategic and pragmatic HR professional with experience working in a variety of industries over a period of more than 20 years.
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Patrick Marr: Insights from sports that can speed up your decision making
00:43:42
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 doesn’t feel congruent as a leader. Patrick shares the power of having someone be your mirror and how it can help you improve and further develop your skills.
Key takeaways include:
The importance of character building and having an opinion as a leader
The four different types of leaders in a team, and why you need them all
The power of having someone be your mirror, to increase your awareness and develop
How to bring teams together for higher performance
Patrick Marr is the founder of Leading Edge - a successful global development business specializing in Leadership, Highly Effective Teams and Change. They work with brands such as Mars, Levis, Whitbread and Jaguar Land Rover and elite sport teams such as England Rugby, the FA and the British Olympic Association.
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Nicola Kemp: The Lost Art of Listening as a Leader
00:45:12
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 discuss why we must stop the unsustainable workload people currently face and look at the pace we are setting because the best work is not possible in the current ‘busy’ environments. We need to be intentional about building in points of rest.
Key takeaways include:
We have got to stop squeezing mid-life women out of the workplace, we are losing so much innovation
Let’s change how we view TIME
Nobody's life is in a fixed state. At every life stage we have new challenges and opportunities and we need to allow for this flexibility and understanding in the workplace
Nicola is Editorial Director at Creativebrief and co-founder of the social learning practice Good Shout. She is passionate about changing the narrative and experience for women in the creative industries and she won The Women in Marketing Journalist of the year award for her work championing diversity in the creative industries.
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Chris Kemp: Learning to Let Go and Empower Your Team
00:36:08
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 your team and learning ways that you can effectively lead and empower them to become a part of the decision-making process.
Key takeaways include: ● Learning to empower your team members ● Why relationships must be an important focus ● The power of believing in yourself
Chris founded Ingenuity 18 years ago to connect world-famous brands and agencies. He’s built the business out exponentially since then and it now boasts almost 80 employees.
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Virginie Faucon: Making Tough Decisions and Standing Up For Your Team
00:40:13
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 delve into the reality of making tough decisions and the time that standing up for her team actually cost Virginie her job.
Key takeaways include: ● How being open about having low confidence can impact those around you ● Why taking a couple of steps back can actually grow your career ● The power of building your personal brand
Virginie is the former CMO at BBC Maestro and Clim8 and an award-winning marketing leader with 20 years experience in setting up marketing functions from inception to acceleration and delivering commercial growth.
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Ben Scoggins: Embracing Leadership Doubts: The 'Everyone's Smarter' Struggle
00:41:06
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 great leader and keeping it at the front of your mind, especially in how you communicate with your team.
Key takeaways include:
Overcoming the feeling that everyone else is smarter than you and more amazing at what they do
The value of having talented and nice people on your team and how to make it happen
The seesaw of what is the agency giving you and what are you giving the agency
Ben Scoggins is the CEO of Organic, a digital experience agency based in Exeter. Organic are nearly 40 people strong, they partner with clients including Sainsbury's, Lush and Decathlon, and they are an extremely proud B Corps.
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Jane Austin: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Relevant
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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 discusses this fear and how she has coped with it in her career.
Key takeaways include:
● There are a lot of women who need to look at their behaviour in the workplace ● Why we must give business training to creatives ● Why are women making conversations so personal ● Leaders need to be braver and share their point of view
Jane Austin is the founder of Persuasion Communications, a news-room structured communications and content agency with offerings in London, Paris and New York. Jane has written three books on graphic design and has contributed to The Guardian, The Independent, the Daily Express and the Financial Times.
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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 want to miss including:
Ally Owen - Founder of Brixton Finishing School Joe Staples - CCO/Partner - Mother Industries Jane Austin - Owner of Persuasion Communications Ete Davies - EMEA Chief Operating Officer - Dentsu Creative Ali Hanan - Founder & CEO - Creative Equals Kassi Slade - Founder & Director - The Positive Sleep Coach
Plus, watch out for a special solo episode by our host, Joanna Howes! We're working on introducing a new podcast format, providing our listeners with access to valuable learning material to help navigate the ever-changing journey of leadership and gain invaluable skills to leave a proud legacy.
Be sure to hit subscribe so you're the first to be notified as this new wave of powerful episodes drops!
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Ally Owen: Managing Overwhelm and the Ability to Keep Moving Forward
00:40:18
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 you feel great anger, it is telling you something and it can actually be used as a powerful resource that can be a catalyst for success.
Key takeaways include:
The importance of self-forgiveness and why you need it in order to let go and keep moving forward
The crisis we are facing in the world right now and how it’s causing companies to cut back on areas that are proven to help them grow
The power of running your life with military precision for success
Great leadership is all about understanding how you work and the impact you have on those around you
Ally Owen founded Brixton Finishing School due to the need to create a diverse and equitable talent blueprint for our industry. Its award-winning family of programs finds, trains, and places structurally excluded’ talent in roles across marketing, advertising and communications ecosystem.
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Joe Staples: Leadership Reality Check: Embrace Your Imperfections!
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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 delves into his mental health journey and his experiences living with ADHD and Dyslexia while leading large teams. He also opens up about what he learned while navigating anxiety and panic attacks as a leader.
Key takeaways include:
● The art of keeping it simple to drive innovation and creativity ● The ability to solve problems and elevate how you think ● The parallels of jiu-jitsu and the creative process ● The importance of moving through your fears and not allowing them to take over ● The key to staying relevant is to consume content that is new to you, not just what interests you
Joe Staples is the CCO and Partner of Mother USA. He is a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and an Emmy winner who is obsessed with learning and teaching the processes of creativity that advertising and grappling share. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
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Ete Davies: Navigating Uncharted Territories: Leadership style, Cultural limits, and Overcoming Sabotage
00:37:58
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 background and experience. People shouldn’t be limited by that because they are capable of being successful in multiple areas, and we need to create a culture of going beyond limits to allow people to succeed.
Key takeaways include:
● How a growth mindset and imposter syndrome are the same beast and how they help you in your leadership ● The drive to get to the C-Suite ● The need to change your leadership style to navigate a culture that isn’t what you’re used to and dealing with people who are sabotaging your efforts ● The power of adopting conscious leadership and letting go of assumptions ● Building courage to have honest conversations and increasing dialogue with people
Ete Davies is Dentsu Creative's COO across EMEA, responsible for leading the way in transforming brands and businesses through the power of modern creativity.
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Kassi Slade: The Balancing Act: Extreme Action, Rest, and the Art of Switching Off
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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 performing at your best.
We also discuss the difficulty of losing your sense of self and how you can go about reconnecting with your own identity so that you can continue to lead your team by example and inspire them to succeed.
Key takeaways include:
● Why you must create space for yourself and learn how to switch off ● How sports teams hiring sleep coaches inspired Kassi’s new career ● What to do if you wake up during the night overthinking or anxiety ● The power of humanising leadership with care, connection, and curiosity ● The power of intergenerational leadership
Kassi Slade of The Positive Sleep Coach is a seasoned professional with a rich background in the creative sports and entertainment marketing industry, managing global sponsorship portfolios and integrated marketing campaigns for leading brands across Europe and Asia.
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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, connection, and trust, and that's the foundation to build a high-performing, courageous team.
We are also planning to shake up the podcast next year and I will do even more solo episodes. We want to get that balance of sharing inspiring stories for courageous leaders, and then also sharing some of the coaching tips, educational, and practical things people can do with the information they're hearing.
Key takeaways include:
● The incredible power of vulnerability and sharing who we are despite our fear ● How failure can change the trajectory of our lives by giving us the courage to move forward ● We can’t grow if we only celebrate our wins ● The importance of seeking help when we burnout ● Being open and authentic about your struggles as a leader ● The trust that you build with others when you embrace your vulnerability
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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 CEO of Black Rise ● Sarat Pediredla: CEO at hedgehog lab
💡 Solo Episodes: A New Feature!
This season, I'm excited to introduce my Solo Episodes. In these five insightful episodes, I'll be delving into the heart of courageous leadership, sharing coaching tips that are not only impactful but truly transformative.
A few of the key takeaways from the Solo Episodes:
● Putting the right part of you in charge of your leaders: Uncover the secrets of effective leadership from within. ● Understanding what drives you: A deep dive into self-awareness and motivation. ● Why we need to let go: Letting go for growth, success, and well-being.
I strongly believe that courageous leadership starts with believing in oneself. It's all about embracing the subtle art of quiet leadership, cultivating a mindset of loving our work, and, most importantly, being present rather than striving for perfection.
Throughout the episodes, I'll be guiding you on how to build resilience, set yourself up for success as a leader, and create cultures that prioritize psychological safety.
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
The 12th season of The Courageous Leaders Podcast kicks off on January 18th, 2024, featuring not only insightful interviews but also transformative solo episodes. Hit that follow button now, so you stay in the loop. Remember, in the world of leadership, courage is what sets YOU apart.
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Karl Marsden Cultivating Courage: The Power of Self-Belief, Quiet Leadership, and Good Company
00:43:41
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 leadership abilities.
Karl also delves into the true courage it takes to admit that you might not always be the best person for a job, even if you are the leader.
Key takeaways include:
● Courageous leadership starts with self-belief and belief in what you are doing ● The art of quiet leadership ● The mindset of loving work and how this can help you succeed ● Why not rushing to climb the ladder could be the thing that sets you up for success as a leader ● Recognising that you will make wrong decisions sometimes, but you will make the right ones even more ● The power of surrounding yourself with good people
Karl is an ex-media executive turned business performance and turnaround specialist with a specific interest in the SME sector. After nearly 20 years in the magazine & digital media sector, Karl left his corporate seat to become part of the founding management team at Shortlist Media Ltd a freemium-based media company.
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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 the strengths of quiet leaders.
Join me as I share what it means to be a quiet leader, the qualities surrounding this leadership style, and how you can take this superpower and make more of an impact than ever.
Key takeaways include:
● What quiet leadership actually is and how to know if you are a quiet leader ● Why we have to stop mistaking quiet leadership as low confidence ● How we can start to ensure that quiet leaders are not overlooked ● The powerful ability to stay calm and steady under pressure ● The superpower of creating safe spaces for people ● How a lot of the strongest leaders are not the upfront superstars ● The art of leading from the back
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Neisha Tweed: Leadership Lessons from a 5-Year-Old Neurodiverse Mind: Crafting Visions, Asking Hard Questions, and Embracing Imperfect Presence
00:46:06
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 powerful lessons in leadership that she has learned from her 5-year-old, neurodiverse son which has changed how she approaches providing support for the people on her team. There is power in just listening to what people need instead of assuming you already know, and Neisha shares her thoughts on that.
Key takeaways include:
● How to arrive at your vision and take action to make it happen ● Tips for asking the hard questions and managing the responses ● Learning to stop waiting to be ready and go for it ● You don’t need to be perfect you need to be present ● The questions to ask if you want to drive a real conversation ● Stop assuming you know what the other person needs, let them tell you
Neisha Tweed Bell is a creative visionary who seamlessly intertwines creativity, inclusion, and authenticity, leaving an indelible mark on both the professional landscape and the lives she touches.
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Joanna Howes: The Perfection Trap: Finding Freedom By Learning to Let Go
00:20:02
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 mistakes. In this episode, I’m sharing the two sides of perfection and why we as a society struggle to let go.
I’m also discussing the traits of perfectionism and why they are ultimately just signs of procrastination. The fear of failure, for instance, can really hold you back from doing what you really want to accomplish.
Key takeaways include:
● The risk of setting your standards too high ● Identifying control patterns ● Seeking external validation to feel worthy ● Experimenting with imperfection and my personal story of doing this ● Steps to begin to let go and free yourself from perfectionism
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Jake Brody: Beyond Words: The Transformative Force of Intention and Representation in Leadership
00:39:22
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 discusses the power of having the courage to speak up, even in a senior position. Your words matter, and that is an important thing to remember, no matter your position.
Key takeaways include:
● Choosing to belong and not trying to fit in ● The mantra of ‘having fun’ and how to truly live it ● Understanding FUD and helping people navigate fear, uncertainty, and doubt ● The teachings of being with a company for 26 years ● Why intention, representations, and stewardship is key to courageous leadership ● Knowing you have something to offer, making it happen, and getting a seat at the table ● The importance of remembering that clients are human beings and have the same fears, worries, and aspirations that we do
Jake Brody is a Senior Managing Director and the lead for Accenture Song in the US South Market Unit where he and his team deliver relevant, creative, and growth-focused solutions for clients across all industries and sectors.
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Joanna Howes: The Impact of Feeling Like You Don’t Belong
00:13:46
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 share my own personal experience of feeling like I didn’t fit in and how I learned to overcome it.
Key takeaways include:
● The 3 universal fears we all have ● How to identify if you are a leader who creates belonging ● What you can do to enhance team connection and foster a sense of belonging
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Flavilla Fongang: Empowering Impact: Balancing Business and Legacy, Empowering Black Women in Tech, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset Explored
00:49:07
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 discussed why it is so important to invest in protecting your peace. There is power in getting comfortable saying no without explanation, and it is something that we all need to embrace more, particularly as leaders.
Key takeaways include:
● The importance of empowering black women in technology ● Why it’s not okay to be the only woman in the room ● What an entrepreneurial mindset really is ● The balance of business impact and leaving a legacy ● Knowing how much money you need to be happy ● Developing a solution mindset so that you can solve any problem ● Why you can’t let the naysayers stop you, and you should always trust your gut ● How the first step to climbing the pyramid is just taking the first step
Flavilla Fongang is a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur and an international keynote speaker. She is the author of “99 Strategies to Get Customers”. She is also the founder of Global Tech Advocates – Black Women in Tech, the largest organisation of black professional women in tech.
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Joanna Howes: Putting the Right Part of You In Charge of Your Leadership
00:20:29
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 leadership team.
It’s risky not to have the right part of you in charge, so join me as I explore how you can make sure you have the right part in the driver’s seat of your leadership.
Key takeaways include:
● Understanding your internal world in order to self-lead ● How to identify the different parts of you ● Tips for managing your own internal board of directors ● How G.I. Jo and Hippie Jo help champion me
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Sarat Pediredla: Navigating Acquisitions and Downturns: Building a Resilient C-Suite and Making Unpopular Decisions with Purpose
00:40:45
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 organisation.
We also delve into the power of building a culture of psychological safety amongst your team and why this is an important measure of the team’s overall success.
Key takeaways include:
● The challenges of navigating the acquisition of a company and building a new C-suite with a 20% downturn ● The realities of having at least 50% of the current decisions being unpopular and how to respond to this ● Being challenged over focusing on culture at the expense of business ● The key to creating a strong leadership team is knowing and understanding each other in and outside of work ● The danger of believing that asking for help is a weakness and how much time that can cost you ● Surrounding yourself with the right people is the best way to navigate challenges. Sarat, once bound to be a brain surgeon, shifted to software engineering and moved to the UK.
With hedgehog lab, he aspires to lead the world’s biggest and best digital product consultancy.
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Joanna Howes: People Power: Unlocking Potential Through Understanding
00:15:29
In episode 95 of the podcast, I am diving into the need to understand other people.
Have you ever found yourself getting frustrated with others for not understanding what you’re trying to say? It may make perfect sense to you but they just aren’t getting it. This is because we all think differently and the way you understand things isn’t necessarily the way other members of your team do.
When we take the time to not just know each other, but really understand each other, we can achieve deeper connection and increased performance.
Key takeaways include:
● The key to a successful team ● The impact of ego on team connection ● How you can enter the world of others to improve performance ● How too many assumptions are being wrongly made due to a lack of understanding ● The fastest way to build trust with those around you
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Melissa Chapman: Courageous Leadership: Breaking Norms, Shaping the Future
00:33:37
In episode 96 of the podcast, I speak with Melissa Chapman, CEO of Jungle Creations.
Join us as we discuss how to effectively overcome resistance to change within your organisation by approaching it in a way that makes people feel like you are all in it together.
Melissa also discusses the challenges of having ADHD when it came to her habits as a leader and why giving herself permission to be her authentic self allowed her to fully embrace who she is as a leader.
Key takeaways include:
● How courage is being willing to break the norms and focus on the future ● The blend of courage and guardian leadership in an organisation ● The pros and cons of transitioning from Co-CEO to CEO ● Practicing patience and valuing different working styles within the team ● Utilising stress and challenge as a catalyst for growth ● The importance of saying no and managing expectations with the team ● Why we need a balance of optimism and pessimism to grow ● Managing measured risk and the importance of timely decision-making ● The fine line between resilience and recognising when to let go ● Why you must recognise your worth and ask for what you feel you deserve
Melissa Chapman is CEO at Jungle Creations, a leading social publisher and agency, where she sets the overall business vision and growth strategy. Melissa was Jungle's first employee in 2014 and since has scaled Jungle's owned audiences from 1M to 140M+, working with clients including MLB, PepsiCo, and Red Bull.
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Joanna Howes: A Closer Look at the Hidden Dangers of Excessive Resilience
00:21:20
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m going solo to discuss the topic of excessive resilience—a challenge I've personally grappled with, nearly breaking me in the process.
Join me as I delve into the seven components of resilience and offer some helpful insights into cultivating resilience for yourself or your team members.
I'll also be sharing my own experiences of placing immense pressure on myself to be the hero in others' lives, and how this has influenced my perspective as a leader.
Key takeaways include:
● The impact of excessive resilience on personal health ● Experiencing false hope syndrome and its impact ● The impact of worrying about what other people think ● Toxic work environments with public humiliation ● Recognising if you are reaching for unattainable goals
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Conrad Persons: Leap of Leadership: Ensuring Your Team Jumps with You
00:35:03
In episode 98 of the podcast, I speak with Conrad Persons, President of Grey, London.
Join us as we discuss the importance of sharing your ideas with your team first to make sure they’re on the same page as you and want to jump out of the “plane” alongside you. He also shares the hard lessons learned from when your team stays on the plane instead of following you.
Conrad also discusses how we spend our time as leaders and the necessity for candid reflection and prioritisation when managing our time.
Key takeaways include:
● The power of focusing on the smaller interactions instead of grand gestures to motivate people ● Dealing with defensiveness when ideas are contested ● Why you need to separate personal identity from ideas ● Managing your emotions and having strategic patience ● The danger of overplanning when stepping into a new role ● Understanding both individual and group mindsets ● The impact of your daily decisions on productivity
Conrad is an entrepreneur and current President of Grey, London. Conrad leads the flagship London studio, which is home to award-winning work, partnering with iconic clients P&G, Haleon, Kellogg, and Arla.
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Joanna Howes: Building Confidence: The Journey to Backing Yourself as a Leader
00:26:07
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m talking about the art of backing yourself as a leader. This is a topic that is very close to my heart and I wanted to spend some time discussing it today.
I’m debunking the myths surrounding self-assurance and arrogance and why backing yourself isn’t arrogance, it’s actually caring for yourself, celebrating what you're able to do, and loving who you are.
I also discuss why you have to learn to empower yourself through investing in you and building that trust with yourself and what you’re capable of.
Key takeaways include:
● Sharing my personal journey with low self-confidence ● Exploring the craving for external validation and its implications ● Embracing the highs and lows of confidence in leadership roles ● Recognising the tendencies of leaders lacking self-backing ● Encouraging personal growth through stepping out of comfort zones ● Elevating performance by setting higher standards for oneself
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Ian Millner: Visionary Leadership: Moving Beyond Caution and Control
00:33:51
In episode 100 of the podcast, I speak with Ian Millner, Co-founder and Chair of Iris.
Join us whilst we discuss the importance of culture and having an employee brand that is exciting and visceral and that makes employees feel like they are a valuable part of the organisation.
Ian also shares the 3 pillars of effective leadership and what it means to lean into these principles as leaders.
Key takeaways include:
● The frustration of seeing leaders being too cautious in their leadership ● Why you need to invest in an Employee Value proposition and care about your culture ● The opportunity to be a leader who can create and share their vision ● Why you should start by giving trust and not waiting for it to be earned ● Employing a moral compass, especially in high-stress situations ● Empowering people to make decisions, even if it leads to mistakes ● The significance of resilience, determination, and rational decision-making based on firm purpose and values
Ian Millner is the co-founder and global Chair of Iris Worldwide, leading expansion into 17 countries with a focus on diversity, innovation, and entrepreneurship to challenge the status quo.
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Joanna Howes: Achiever vs. Performer: Unpacking the Key Differences for Effective Leadership
00:22:34
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m covering the difference between an achiever and a performer, a topic I often cover in my self-leadership trainings, which tends to resonate with many people.
Join me as I explore the key differences between being an achiever and being a performer, and what you need to understand about these roles to become an effective leader.
I also discuss the importance of authenticity and deep self-awareness in leadership. Key takeaways include:
● The impact being an achiever can have on your leadership and long-term success ● How the drive for success can stem from a feeling of inadequacy ● The quality of work and outcomes that come from different mentalities
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Polly McMorrow: Fearless Leadership: Navigating the Path to CEO
00:39:06
In episode 102 of the podcast, I speak with Polly McMorrow, CEO of McCann London.
Join us as we discuss the amount of pressure many leaders put on themselves to succeed and the delicate balance of self-imposed pressure against the backdrop of industry expectations.
We also discuss the contagious nature of fearless leadership and why it’s so important for CEOs to have patience, positivity, and transparency.
Key takeaways include:
● The initial hesitation around the opportunity to become CEO ● The impact of adapting to different professional environments ● The importance of encouraging a culture where employees can be themselves ● The transition to CEO and instilling change while respecting the existing culture ● Being promoted for potential ● The vitality of knowing oneself to build genuine connections and lead with integrity
Polly joined McCann London in 2022 after a successful 14-year tenure as MD of BBH, where she drove significant growth for brands like Audi and VW and won back-to-back IPA Effectiveness Awards. Passionate about client business, she fosters high-performing teams, and mentors, and is active in various industry associations.
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Joanna Howes: Breaking Free: Overcoming The Grip Fear Can Have On You
00:16:40
In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m going all in on fear.
How do we get to a place where we can manage our fear versus letting fear manage us? In this episode, join me as I discuss this topic and how you can begin to allow yourself to be free from fear as a leader.
I also discuss the importance of self-awareness and recognizing the barriers in your life that might be holding you back.
Key takeaways include:
● The power of shifting focus towards outcomes to drive action despite emotions ● Embracing discomfort as a catalyst for accelerated personal growth ● Understanding the physical manifestations of fear and using them as cues for action ● Leveraging lessons from others' experiences to tackle challenges head-on
Check out the article mentioned in the episode here: https://humanparts.medium.com/finding-my-fighting-words-how-i-learned-to-have-uncomfortable-conversations-9c0bb09c50c
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Karen Boswell: Navigating the Corporate Maze: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Bias, and Profit-Driven Pressures
00:40:31
In this week’s episode, I talk with the brilliant Karen Boswell. Join us as we delve deep into the vital significance of purpose in both individual and business success.
I am so grateful for Karen’s transparency in sharing her career highs and lows and shedding light on topics often hidden behind a facade of success.
Key discussion points:
Overcoming feeling excluded and having self-doubt following a merger announcement
Rebuilding confidence after losing personal purpose
Blind recruiting to mitigate biases and promote inclusivity
Building trust through vulnerability and transparency
When to push for change or move on in leadership
From profit-centric to purpose-driven business, the necessity to adapt or face decline
Flip the traditional meeting agenda to prioritise people's issues
The challenges of a large company's complexities and hierarchies
Strategies on how to build a culture virtually
Do things for you, rather than seeking external validation
This episode serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative effects of leading with purpose, the resilience required to enact change, and the personal fulfilment that comes from aligning with one's true values.
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