Lead Brightly. The Truth About Leadership & Confidence

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Lead Brightly.  The Truth About Leadership & Confidence Because the right level of confidence isn’t optional, it’s the edge. Podcast for current and aspiring senior leaders  This podcast is a bold, compassionate space where seasoned and aspiring leaders can hear the untold truth about what it really takes to lead with confidence, not just competence.   It’s for those who: Feel successful “on paper” but secretly doubt their worthCarry the weight of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or imposter syndromeWant to lead with greater authenticity, courage, and impact  Each episode offers raw, insightful conversations with inspiring leaders who’ve faced their own inner battles — and overcame them.  You’ll hear how confidence is built (not born), how growth often comes from failure, and why leading brightly starts within. Ideal Listener   C&D suite Leaders, Founders, and experienced professionals (typically 45+) who want to: Understand the power of overcoming their self-doubtLead with impact and authenticityBreak the silence around inner struggles and grow stronger through themLearn from others who’ve faced similar challengesFeel seen, encouraged, and empowered to lead brightly and have greater control over their future success

Episodes

  1. FEB 2

    Leading Through Crisis With Confidence | Alan Dunbar

    Leadership often looks steady from the outside. Inside, it can feel anything but. In this conversation, Sarah sits down with aerospace president and former Royal Navy engineer Alan Dunbar to explore the real link between confidence and leadership when pressure, pace and responsibility collide. Alan shares the moments that shaped him – from search and rescue missions in the 1980s to guiding large aerospace teams through the shock of the pandemic. His stories reveal how calm, grounded leadership earns trust in a way no framework ever could. They also uncover something every leader quietly wrestles with: confidence wobbles, self-doubt, and the fear of getting it wrong when people are relying on you. Together, Sarah and Alan unpick why fear shuts down our ability to think clearly, why emotional intelligence only works when paired with self-control, and how the right environment can transform someone’s performance. It’s a conversation full of honesty, reflection and practical wisdom for anyone navigating the modern leadership landscape. If you’ve ever felt overloaded, stretched, or unsure whether you’re doing enough, this episode will help you feel seen – and remind you that confidence isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence, clarity and the courage to lead as a human being first. Sign up to our Brilliant Newsletter today and receive monthly tips, tools and offers to help you develop the right level of confidence and skills to Lead Brightly© https://www.brightandbrilliant.com/subscribe 🌐 Website: brightandbrilliant.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Sarah Farmer – linkedin.com/in/sarah-farmer-coach ▶️ Watch on YouTube: Lead Brightly Podcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Lead Brightly on Spotify 🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Lead Brightly on Apple

    46 min

  2. JAN 12

    How Purpose Changes Everything | Micah-Rose Emmett

    Leadership isn’t a straight line. And for many high-achieving women, it’s not ambition that drives the journey — it’s purpose, identity, and the courage to rebuild when life throws everything off course. In this powerful conversation, Sarah sits down with global CEO and leadership expert Micha-Rose Emmett, who opens up with remarkable honesty about losing her mum, losing her confidence, and slowly learning to rebuild belief from the ground up. Across this deeply human and generous discussion, Micha-Rose shares how confidence is shaped, shaken, and strengthened. She reveals how reframing your inner voice changes the way you lead, why gratitude pulled her out of her darkest moments, and how stillness creates clarity in a world built on noise, comparison, and pressure. Together, Sarah and Micha-Rose explore imposter syndrome, the loneliness at the top, the trap of 16-hour days, and the internal narratives that quietly define how we show up. This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about purpose, connection, and owning who you really are. Whether you’re an emerging leader, an experienced executive, or someone trying to redefine what success looks like, this conversation brings the practical insight and emotional honesty you’ll recognise in your own journey. Micha-Rose’s three pillars of authentic leadership close the episode with clarity you can use today. Sign up to our Brilliant Newsletter today and receive monthly tips, tools and offers to help you develop the right level of confidence and skills to Lead Brightly© https://www.brightandbrilliant.com/subscribe 🌐 Website: brightandbrilliant.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Sarah Farmer – linkedin.com/in/sarah-farmer-coach ▶️ Watch on YouTube: Lead Brightly Podcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Lead Brightly on Spotify 🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Lead Brightly on Apple

    52 min

  3. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Lead Brightly Podcast - Trailer

    Over 70% of leaders from CEOs to senior executives admit that they've struggled with imposter syndrome. And if you've never doubted yourself at all, well, that can be a problem too, because overconfidence can really be just as dangerous.  I'm Sarah Farmer, an award-winning executive coach, and the bestselling author of Leader Unleashed, and I know firsthand what it's like to look confident on the outside, but be battling with self-doubt on the inside.  This is lead Brightly, the truth about leadership and confidence, where we're going to go beyond the polished version of success to explore the raw truth of leadership, confidence, and growth.  So let's dive in.  Sign up to our Brilliant Newsletter today and receive monthly tips, tools and offers to help you develop the right level of confidence and skills to Lead Brightly© https://www.brightandbrilliant.com/subscribe 🌐 Website: brightandbrilliant.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Sarah Farmer – linkedin.com/in/sarah-farmer-coach ▶️ Watch on YouTube: Lead Brightly Podcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Lead Brightly on Spotify 🍏 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Lead Brightly on Apple

    1 min

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Lead Brightly.  The Truth About Leadership & Confidence Because the right level of confidence isn’t optional, it’s the edge. Podcast for current and aspiring senior leaders  This podcast is a bold, compassionate space where seasoned and aspiring leaders can hear the untold truth about what it really takes to lead with confidence, not just competence.   It’s for those who: Feel successful “on paper” but secretly doubt their worthCarry the weight of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or imposter syndromeWant to lead with greater authenticity, courage, and impact  Each episode offers raw, insightful conversations with inspiring leaders who’ve faced their own inner battles — and overcame them.  You’ll hear how confidence is built (not born), how growth often comes from failure, and why leading brightly starts within. Ideal Listener   C&D suite Leaders, Founders, and experienced professionals (typically 45+) who want to: Understand the power of overcoming their self-doubtLead with impact and authenticityBreak the silence around inner struggles and grow stronger through themLearn from others who’ve faced similar challengesFeel seen, encouraged, and empowered to lead brightly and have greater control over their future success

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