The Courageous Leaders Podcast

Is your leadership team quietly falling apart? Lack of trust is the silent killer of leadership teams that can contribute to eroding alignment, sparking burnout, and fuelling poor decisions. In this episode, I reveal why even the best leaders lose trust over time and share some practical, proven strategies to rebuild it. We cover the hidden traps weakening your team and the exact steps you can take today to restore clarity, vulnerability, and alignment at the top.We Cover: 00:46 – How trust breaks down over time 01:27 – Trust Killer #1: Silos and lack of collective alignment02:23 – Trust Killer #2: Fear of vulnerability and hiding weakness03:34 – Trust Killer #3: Inconsistent communication and clarity gaps04:25 – How to Rebuild Trust05:10 – Setting up quarterly leadership alignment sessions05:55 – Modelling vulnerability as a leader 06:42 – Building a communication cadence across teams07:27 – The hidden power of informal leadership connections08:10 – Final Takeaways: Small steps to a stronger leadership foundationDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

Sir John Hegarty or Jon Evans? What if you had to pick between two of your closest industry friends… ..on camera?That’s exactly the dilemma we threw at Orlando Wood, CIO at System1, in his Fast & The Curious.🎯 From neuroscience to Love Island, here’s what went down:⚡ Would he rather be invisible or read minds?⚡ Which side of his brain would he keep, left or right?⚡ Would he really go on Love Island?⚡ And how an aggressive dog gave him creative inspirationIt’s creative brilliance with a side of chaos🔥 Weird hypotheticals🔥 Thoughtful takes🔥 And answers you definitely didn’t see coming..📺 Watch Orlando’s Fast & Curious now on YouTube and catch his full Courageous Leaders interview while you’re there.💬 Curious which side of your brain would you keep?👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

Why modern marketing is broken and how you can fix it, as a leader.Orlando Wood, Chief Innovation Officer at System1 and author of Lemon, Look Out, and Advertising Principles Explained, reveals why advertising has lost its soul and how the shift from right-brain to left-brain thinking is hurting creativity, leadership, and human connection. If you’ve felt that marketing is becoming more mechanical, and leadership more rigid this episode will make it click.We Cover: 00:46 – Why today’s marketing is losing impact01:04 – The bold idea behind Lemon and why it shocked the industry06:42 – Why advertising lost its human touch13:27 – How grief changes your leadership lens19:30 – The truth about creativity: how it really happens22:03 – Small habits that activate your creative thinking22:54 – Leadership today: why emotional connection matters25:56 – Will AI revive creativity or kill it?30:02 – The hidden value of learning from the past35:57 – How to push bold ideas through doubt and resistance40:18 – What Orlando would tell his younger self41:46 – Final thoughtsDon’t miss out on this powerful episode.👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

Courageous Leaders vs Uncensored CMO PodcastYou’ve got to upset one person…Your boss OR your friend?Who do you choose?That was just one of the fun dilemmas we threw at Kerry Collinge, Managing Director of The Uncensored CMO, in her round of The Fast & The Curious - and trust us, she didn’t hold back.🎥 Catch the full episode on YouTube to find out:🪩 Whether she’d rather listen to our podcast or her boss’s🪩 What happened when she Googled herself🪩 Which superpower she’d choose🪩 Her favourite job perk🪩 Who wins her heart more: a person or a dog?… and plenty more unexpected answers.It’s leadership with personality - bold, honest, and a little bit cheeky. 🍑So grab a chocolate, crack open a beer (or shake up an espresso martini 🍸), and dive in.📺 Watch her Fast & The Curious round AND her full Courageous Leaders Podcast interview now - both live on YouTube.👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

Kerry Collinge, Managing Director of The Uncensored CMO, shares her bold journey from big brands to brave moves, and what it really means to lead without conforming.From being told she was “too much” to redefining success on her own terms, Kerry’s story is a masterclass in courage, reinvention, and staying true to who you are.We Cover: 02:22 – Kerry’s most courageous move (and why she never looked back)04:50 – What your gut knows before your head catches up10:46 – When conformity kills creativity: The cost of safe leadership14:08 – Why we need to embrace the whole person at work19:13 – Has hard work become a dirty word?22:56 – Redefining performance29:13 – “I knew it wasn’t right, but I said yes anyway”30:47 – What she learned from taking 3 jobs for the money (and getting fired 3 times)34:37 – Glitter ball mindset: Why broken doesn’t mean less38:19 – The advice she’d give to her younger selfDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

This isn’t your typical leadership Q&A.It’s fast. It’s curious.And Scott Morrison brings the boom, with energy, honesty, and a few unexpected curveballs.(Yes, including Will Smith... and toes-for-fingers.)Yes, it gets funnier.But in between the laughs, Scott dropped some real wisdom:⚡The #1 skill every leader should master (it’s not what you think)⚡ The mindset trap too many leaders fall into⚡ Why he’d trade lives with Martin Luther King for a day⚡ His 3-word leadership philosophy: Unblock. Unlock. Unleash.From Will Smith walk-in songs to a character who steals phones with their feet (yep, really)…This episode brings bold takes, sharp insights, and Scott’s signature boom-energy.👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

Scott Morrison, Founder of The Boom! and former Marketing Director at Levi’s and Diesel, shares how to unblock, unlock, and unleash leadership potential by blending commercial creativity with bold action. From reframing pressure as fuel to challenging complexity in leadership, Scott’s insights will inspire you to move from strategy to impact fast.We Cover: 01:04 – What it means to be an unshackled leader03:20 – The boom moment: When Scott knew he had to break free13:06 – How to help teams move faster by creating safety16:41 – The problem with over-complicating leadership19:10 – Why creativity and culture are commercial weapons22:48 – The 3-part model: Unblock, Unlock, Unleash33:04 – How storytelling transforms internal culture and performance41:13 – Lessons from Nike, Levi’s, and corporate reinvention47:50 – The importance of building outside-in thinkingDon’t miss out on this powerful episode.👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

Have we forgotten how to think as leaders?This is the question I’ve been exploring in nearly every coaching session lately.In this solo episode, I’m diving into why deep thinking has gone missing in modern leadership and how the addiction to busyness is holding us and our teams back. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or constantly relied upon, this episode is your call to reset.We Cover: 01:05 – What constant busyness is really costing you01:45 – Reacting ≠ Leading: Where we’re getting it wrong02:30 – Why stillness feels uncomfortable (but it’s vital)02:59 – Tip 1: Embrace the “not busy” leader mindset03:54 – Tip 2: Drive your team to think for themselves04:36 – Tip 3: Block thinking time and protect it05:35 – Who’s steering the ship if you’re not thinking?06:21 – Final challenge: Redefine what leading looks likeDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

What happens when you put a high-velocity leader in the hot seat?Unexpected insights...Surprising confessions...We fired off rapid-fire questions at Sophie Devonshire, and she didn’t hold back:⚡️The best piece of career advice she ever received (and why it still guides her today)⚡️ Morning meetings or late-night strategy? She’s got a strong opinion.⚡️If she could add an 8th step to her book, what would it be?It’s fast. It’s curious. And it’s seriously fun.🎥 Full episode of Fast and Curious is now available on YouTube!👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

The best leaders don’t just manage time; they master energy and here’s how. Sophie Devonshire, CEO of The Marketing Society, shares the mindset shifts, leadership habits, and bold strategies that drive high-velocity success. Discover how to make faster decisions, embrace rejection, and lead with impact. If you want to step up as a leader, this episode is a game-changer.We Cover: 00:34 – Overcoming self-doubt: The role of coaching & self-trust05:11 – How top leaders use mentors (and why you should too)10:30 – Big career moves: How to make the right decision faster16:19 – The secret power of belonging in leadership21:50 – Why energy management beats time management28:06 – Courage vs. caution: The bold mindset that creates success34:48 – Reframing rejection: How to turn failure into your greatest asset39:09 – Fear of criticism: Why it’s holding you back and how to fix it41:54 – Final thoughts: The leadership challenge for YOUDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54