The Courageous Leaders Club Joanna Howes

"A key to achieving success is to know who you want to be and to take steps every day to move closer to that vision."According to a study in Positive Psychology only about 20% of people feel they are living up to their full potential. In the latest solo episode of the Courageous Leaders Podcast, I break down the steps I’ve taken to move me closer to the person I want to become.This is a personal episode where I share how I’ve gone from a shy, reserved girl who constantly felt the need to...

In this powerful episode, Jo engages in a candid conversation with Nishma Patel Robb, Founder and CEO of Glittersphere who shares her life experiences, career journey, and the importance of embracing vulnerability. Nishma opens up about her struggles with racism, exclusion, and the societal pressure to fit in. She recounts the pivotal moments that led her to make significant life changes, including leaving a 20-year marriage and a dream job at Google to focus on herself and her own dream...

This episode was truly inspiring; Kate Tancred is one of the most courageous leaders we have had on the podcast. Kate’s journey, experiences, and the choices she has made demonstrate what true courage looks like in leadership. Join us as we explore finding the courage to do what is right for you even when it’s one of the hardest things you will do. I am so grateful for Kate's openness in sharing what it takes to start a business at 24, and then ten years later to have the courage to...

It can be hard work to navigate tension between team members and with your clients. There is a lot of wasted energy and time that can be avoided.In this weeks episode I share the 3 key areas to focus on to help reduce tension to be able to focus on delivering great work. I share practical actions for you to implement so please take a listen and let me know your thoughts.Key highlights:00:00 Understanding values crucial for team and clients.04:23 Assumptions lead to unspoken ...

Every time I speak with Tom Jarvis, MD at Wilderness - The Social Media Agency, I leave feeling calm, inspired and bursting with ideas for my business and I know you will feel the same after you listen to his experience.Tom's blend of success and humility shines through as he shares invaluable lessons from his entrepreneurial careerI could talk to him for hours.Key discussion points:How a scorecard created structure and insight to measure success and focus on key areas for improvementThe abil...

Have you fully stepped into your leadership identity? In this episode, I delve into the common challenge faced by leaders struggling to empower themselves and embrace their evolving identity.I share key insights from Check Warner and Harjot Singh, who were part of our panel at Courageous Leaders LIVE, and inspired a whole room to back themselves. Key Discussion Points:Understanding the identity walls that can hinder personal growth.Freeing yourself to embody the person you aspire to...