The Insightful Leaders Podcast

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The Insightful Leaders Podcast   Welcome to The Insightful Leaders Podcast, a space where we explore what it truly takes to lead with clarity, courage and impact. Inspired by Joan O’Connor, Head of Leadership Practice at 10Eighty’s thought-provoking book white paper, each episode dives into the mindsets, behaviours and habits of highly effective leaders across sectors and cultures.   Through candid conversations with inspiring professionals, we uncover the lessons learned, values lived, and insights gained on the leadership journey. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or simply passionate about personal growth, this podcast offers practical wisdom and fresh perspectives to help you lead more meaningfully in today’s changing world.

Episodes

  1. JAN 23

    Insightful Leaders: Long-Term Vision and Strategic Foresight

    Join us for this powerful 30-minute conversation exploring long-term vision, strategic foresight, and what it means to be a future-ready leader.  This episode features insights from our research chapter, From Human-Focused to And Beyond Leadership, published last year, and brings those ideas to life through real-world experience.  Hosted by Joan O’Connor, with guest speaker Ann-Louise Ward COO at Maggie’s Centres, this discussion looks at how leaders can balance strategic thinking with human leadership. Who we are and how we can help? 10Eighty is all about helping people maximise their potential and in turn, helping organisations harness that potential. Based in the UK and across the globe, we’re a team of coaches, facilitators and leadership consultants – and we work with our clients to build plans tailored to their organisation and goals. Here’s what we do and how we do it: https://youtu.be/XjWv86UUjO4 Our service offerings include: Leadership and Management Development, Executive Coaching, Career Management and Career Transition. Website: http://www.10eighty.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10eighty

    32 min

  2. 10/17/2025

    Insightful Leaders: Upside-Down Thinking and Fluidity

    Forget command-and-control. The #leaders of tomorrow aren’t sitting at the top barking orders, they’re at the centre, enabling their people to thrive. In this #LinkedInLive, we’ll dive into how Upside-Down Thinking and Fluidity are transforming leadership. Hosted by Joan O'Connor with guest speakers Kirti Swift and Pamela Roberts, join us for this LIVE session for fresh insights and practical takeaways! Who we are and how we can help? 10Eighty is all about helping people maximise their potential and in turn, helping organisations harness that potential. Based in the UK and across the globe, we’re a team of coaches, facilitators and leadership consultants – and we work with our clients to build plans tailored to their organisation and goals. Here’s what we do and how we do it: https://youtu.be/XjWv86UUjO4 Our service offerings include: Leadership and Management Development, Executive Coaching, Career Management and Career Transition. Website: http://www.10eighty.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10eighty

    32 min

  3. 10/17/2025

    Insightful Leaders: Leading With Courageous Integrity

    Join us for another insightful conversation on 'Leading with Courageous Integrity', one of the five defining traits of the 'And Beyond leader', as described in our recent white paper 'From Human-Focused to And Beyond Leadership'. This session is hosted by Joan O'Connor, Head of Leadership Practice at 10Eighty, with guest speakers Sue Beavil, Global Head of Learning at Mourant and Craig Pattison, 10Eighty Executive Coach.  True leadership is tested in tough moments. Courageous Integrity means standing by your values, doing the right thing under pressure, and balancing courage with humility. Who we are and how we can help? 10Eighty is all about helping people maximise their potential and in turn, helping organisations harness that potential. Based in the UK and across the globe, we’re a team of coaches, facilitators and leadership consultants – and we work with our clients to build plans tailored to their organisation and goals. Here’s what we do and how we do it: https://youtu.be/XjWv86UUjO4 Our service offerings include: Leadership and Management Development, Executive Coaching, Career Management and Career Transition. Website: http://www.10eighty.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10eighty

    30 min

  4. 07/23/2025

    Insightful Leaders: Holistic/Systemic Leadership

    Join us for an insightful conversation on Holistic/Systemic Leadership, one of the five defining traits of the 'And Beyond leader', as described in our recent white paper 'From Human-Focused to And Beyond Leadership'. This session is hosted by Joan O'Connor, Head of Leadership Practice at 10Eighty, with guest speaker John Dore, Author, Keynote Speaker and Leadership Facilitator at Wave Your Arms Ltd. This is a must listen for leaders ready to shape systems, not just manage teams. Who we are and how we can help? 10Eighty is all about helping people maximise their potential and in turn, helping organisations harness that potential. Based in the UK and across the globe, we’re a team of coaches, facilitators and leadership consultants – and we work with our clients to build plans tailored to their organisation and goals. Here’s what we do and how we do it: https://youtu.be/XjWv86UUjO4 Our service offerings include: Leadership and Management Development, Executive Coaching, Career Management and Career Transition. Website: http://www.10eighty.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10eighty

    32 min
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About

The Insightful Leaders Podcast   Welcome to The Insightful Leaders Podcast, a space where we explore what it truly takes to lead with clarity, courage and impact. Inspired by Joan O’Connor, Head of Leadership Practice at 10Eighty’s thought-provoking book white paper, each episode dives into the mindsets, behaviours and habits of highly effective leaders across sectors and cultures.   Through candid conversations with inspiring professionals, we uncover the lessons learned, values lived, and insights gained on the leadership journey. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or simply passionate about personal growth, this podcast offers practical wisdom and fresh perspectives to help you lead more meaningfully in today’s changing world.

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  • Creator
    Joan O'Connor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Insightful Leaders Podcast
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