Fearless Forward

Sally-Anne Airey
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At some point in our lives we all get scared – of making the wrong decision, of not being a good parent, or that everyone will figure out we’re just making it up as we go. I’ve spent years helping leaders work through fear, stress, and uncertainty. Now I’m making a podcast about how they face their fears and come out stronger. It’s for founders, leaders, and business owners who feel like they’re constantly fighting uphill and not finding the balance they need to be effective at work and present at home.

  1. 5 THG 2

    Leading with heart

    Embracing our wholeness – including our fears, grief, and uncertainty – while staying connected to what brings us alive can lead us to unexpected renewal and purpose, even in the darkest moments. Bruce Cryer is a multifaceted professional with a career spanning creativity, science, leadership, and wellness. He’s the former CEO of HeartMath, a research-based organisation focused on stress management and heart-brain coherence, where he led for 11 years and taught courses on wellbeing and leadership at Stanford University. Before his work with HeartMath, Bruce trained at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and had a professional performing career in New York. After facing serious health challenges in 2009, he returned to his creative roots in singing, dancing, and photography. This episode will help you Understand how heart coherence – a scientifically validated state of physiological alignment – can reduce stress, improve decision-making, and create more resilient leadership in high-pressure environmentsLearn practical approaches for navigating major life transitions and health crises by staying connected to what truly matters, rather than being paralysed by fear or uncertaintyDiscover how integrating creative expression and emotional authenticity into professional life can unlock new possibilities and prevent burnout, even after decades in demanding rolesResources Connect with Bruce via LinkedInConnect with Sally-Anne via LinkedInHighlights [00:10:20] Physiological coherence[00:16:45] Bringing data to personal development[00:19:06] "Will I ever dance again?"[00:29:28] A voice that needs to be heard[00:36:16] "Just love the people"[00:42:58] A new direction[00:46:01] What Fearless Forward means to Bruce[00:48:50] Takeaways from Sally-Anne

    51 phút

  2. 22 THG 1

    The reward of listening to your fear

    The behaviours and strategies that bring us success may not be the same ones that lead to fulfilment. Pausing to listen to our fears, rather than constantly outrunning them through action, can reveal what truly matters and guide us towards more meaningful leadership and life choices. Peter Whealy is a learning and development professional with nearly 30 years of experience working in various learning consultancies. He joined one of the big four consultancies in 2014, where his work took him from London to San Francisco, and finally to Geneva, supporting clients with learning strategy, workforce transformation projects, and leadership development. He has recently published a book which offers a framework for leaders and organisations to navigate AI adoption while maintaining a people-first approach. His work focuses on ensuring AI is used to amplify human talent rather than simply as an efficiency and cost-cutting tool. This episode will help you Understand how pausing to listen to fear can lead to greater clarity and fulfilment in leadershipLearn why centring human connection and purpose creates better long-term business outcomesDiscover a practical framework for evolving your leadership identity from providing answers to asking better questionsHighlights [00:07:28] From lying in a hospital bed to running a tiathlon[00:10:55] A moment of pause in the mountains[00:15:30] "Lead with AI, stay human"[00:18:40] Strengthen, Partner, Amplify, Reshape[00:23:09] What humans need to create change[00:27:39] Navigating difficult choices posed by the emergence of AI[00:33:40] The biggest challenges faced by leaders today[00:38:24] What Fearless Forward means to Peter[00:40:12] Takeaways from Sally-AnneResources Connect with Peter via LinkedInLead with AI. Stay Human – Peter’s bookConnect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn

    42 phút

  3. 8 THG 1

    Trusting in the mountains

    Slowing down and trusting your intuition can help you navigate life's challenges with greater clarity. When we step away from our screens and reconnect with nature, we gain perspective, access our deeper wisdom, and find the courage to pursue meaningful work despite fear. Jack Hubbard is a creative entrepreneur and co-founder of three successful businesses: PropellerNet, CoverageBook, and Answer the Public. His current focus is Dream Valley House, a community clubhouse in one of the oldest villages in the French Alps, designed as a mountain basecamp for founders, entrepreneurs, and creatives. After moving to the mountains with his family, Jack experienced what he calls a "midlife retirement" due to Lyme disease, which led him to step back, slow down, and focus on family and health. Now recovered, he's working to create a space where work and life can fuel each other, and where people can gather to think, make, and move in nature. This episode will help you Learn how slowing down and practicing patience can lead to clearer vision and better decision-making in long-term projectsDiscover how nature and mountain environments can foster creativity, meaningful connections, and access to deeper intuitionUnderstand how to use technology as a liberating tool rather than allowing it to consume more of your time and energyHighlights [00:06:55] What is Dream Valley?[00:13:31] Navigating moments of frustration[00:16:28] Taking time and slowing down[00:21:38] Jack's medical setback[00:27:33] Time to find purpose[00:30:24] Jack's vision for Dream Valley[00:33:29] Trust in the mountains[00:37:08] The human algorithm[00:42:13] What Fearless Forward means to Jack[00:44:21] Takeaways from Sally-AnneResources Connect with Jack via LinkedInConnect with Sally-Anne via LinkedInBucketlist Business Planning – Jack’s Summercamp talk

    46 phút

  4. 11/12/2025

    How to be your own source of support in troubling times

    In times of overwhelming challenge and uncertainty, the ability to silence the noise, listen deeply, and connect with something larger than ourselves – whether through faith, values, or inner wisdom – is what carries us through and reveals the path forward, transforming our struggles into purpose and our pain into the power to help others. Ronel Hentschel’s work has been deeply influenced by her personal experience as the mother of a son diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a toddler. This shaped her career path towards supporting other families facing similar challenges, and led her to found Washing Parent, a digital publishing platform serving families in the Washington DC area with resources for education, support, and activities. Ronel’s unshakeable faith has guided her through multiple personal challenges, and it creates for her a deep sense of trust that things will be OK, and the storm will settle. This conversation will help you Quieten the noise during crises so you can hear the guidance that's already thereTransform personal pain into purpose by channelling your hard-won knowledge and experience into meaningful support for othersCreate inner peace during turbulence by stepping back, abiding in what matters most to you, and trusting that clarity will emerge when you stop forcing solutionsHighlights [00:08:52] Silence the storm[00:12:32] The healing power of helping[00:17:40] Living a faith-based life[00:20:16] The conspiracy of improbabilities[00:22:16] How Ronnel sees God[00:29:36] When doors close, there is a reason[00:32:25] What it takes to trust unconditionally[00:38:07] Do you choose to be a victim or a warrior?[00:41:03] Forgiveness[00:45:48] What Fearless Forward means for RonelResources Connect with Ronel via LinkedInConnect with Sally-Anne via LinkedInThe Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success, by Deepak Chopra

    49 phút

  5. 27/11/2025

    Saying “yes, and” to fear

    Humans are wired to fear uncertainty and the unknown, and we often avoid potential opportunities because they seem too risky or uncomfortable. We cling to familiar patterns even when they no longer serve us, worried about what might happen if we let go. This week’s guest, Stephen Burt, suggests embracing uncertainty as a path to growth and creativity. By saying "yes, and" to our fears – acknowledging them while still moving forward – we can discover possibilities we might otherwise miss. This approach transforms fear from an obstacle into a doorway to new experiences. Living in constant resistance to uncertainty constrains our potential and prevents us from using all that we have. We risk looking back with regret at opportunities not taken and parts of ourselves left unexplored. So instead of automatically saying "no", you might try saying "yes, and what might be possible here?" This conversation will help you Learn how embracing uncertainty can transform fear into a catalyst for growth and creativity instead of an obstacleDiscover practical techniques for saying "yes, and" to your fears while still moving forwards towards new possibilitiesExplore how improvisational thinking can help you respond authentically without self-censorship in both professional and personal situationsHighlights [00:11:22] How to listen[00:16:32] Self-leadership through curiosity[00:20:20] When to hold on, and when to let go[00:24:40] Being as much as you can[00:29:33] Discovering[00:38:20] When fear meets improv[00:46:27] What Fearless Forwarwd means to Stephen[00:48:17] Takeaways from Sally-AnneResources Connect with Stephen via LinkedInConnect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn

    50 phút

  6. 13/11/2025

    Leadership at ground level, not from the top floor

    Rigid hierarchies can stifle innovation and create environments where employees wait for permission rather than taking initiative. In these cultures, people are afraid to contribute ideas, fearing rejection or overstepping boundaries. Kate Davies demonstrates how transformative leadership comes through relationships, not titles. By breaking down hierarchical barriers and creating genuine connections with her team, she enables people at all levels to contribute meaningful solutions. This means building trust through authentic relationships, being present where the actual work happens, normalising experimentation, and celebrating both successes and instructive failures. This conversation will help you Break down hierarchical barriers by building relationships across organisational levelsCreate an environment where innovation thrives by enabling team members to experiment with ideas without seeking permission firstInvest time in frontline work alongside your team to build authentic relationships, gain valuable insights, and demonstrate that everyone's contribution mattersHihglights [00:04:29] Staying one step ahead[00:06:22] Why being "purely professional" isn't the answer[00:09:24] Empowerment vs enablement[00:12:12] "Don't come to me for permission"[00:17:02] What it means to muck in[00:21:15] What if this doesn't work?[00:23:00] The case for imposter syndrome[00:28:03] The future of the ONS[00:35:29] What's front-of-mind in Kate's leadership[00:36:32] What Fearless Forward means to Kate[00:40:13] Takeaways from Sally-AnneResources Connect with Kate via LinkedInConnect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn

    42 phút

  7. 30/10/2025

    Leading from trust

    In today's corporate world, fear-driven leadership has created environments where bullying and vaguely psychopathic behaviours are normalised. Leaders often believe success requires ruthlessness, breeding cultures where employees feel unsafe to be themselves. John Blakey offers a transformative alternative: trust-based leadership. His approach demonstrates that leaders who prioritise trustworthiness can deliver outstanding results without resorting to intimidation. By balancing results with responsibility and adopting a triple bottom line approach of profit, people, and planet, leaders can become a genuine force for good. Organisations led through fear create self-fulfilling prophecies of decline. When we collectively "feed the bad wolf", we perpetuate cycles of distrust, stifle innovation, and crush employee morale. This leads to the concerning statistic that only 17% of UK adults believe the next generation will have better lives than theirs. This conversation will help you Discover how trust-based leadership can yield exceptional results without resorting to fear or intimidation in corporate environmentsLearn practical strategies for "feeding the good wolf" through compassion, cultivating hope, and showing courage in your authentic selfUnderstand how to overcome the fear of your own power and light, which may be more limiting than the fear of inadequacyHighlights [00:07:33] The "psychopathic" world of corporate life[00:09:47] "But what about Donald Trump?"[00:14:28] The wolf that wins is the wolf you feed[00:16:34] Force for Good[00:20:00] Pace, then lead[00:21:48] Compassion, empathy, and sympathy[00:23:52] When you fear your light more than your darkness[00:30:42] John's latest calling to lead[00:36:19] What Fearless Forward means to John[00:36:59] Takeaways from Sally-AnneResources Connect with john via LinkedInConnect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn

    39 phút

  8. 16/10/2025

    The leader turning a fashion retailer into a beacon of sustainability

    The fashion industry is facing a critical environmental crisis with fast fashion and disposable clothing contributing significantly to global waste. The continued production and disposal of fashion items at current rates will accelerate climate change, deplete natural resources, and harm communities in manufacturing regions. Livelihoods will be threatened as resources become scarcer, affecting the 650,000+ people supported through Primark's supply chain alone. Lynne Walker is leading a transformation of Primark’s business model through its Primark Cares initiative, to make sustainable fashion accessible to everyone. This conversation will help you Discover how a traditional retailer transforms its business model to balance profit with environmental responsibilityLearn practical strategies for driving large-scale organisational change in the face of skepticismUnderstand how personal resilience, authentic leadership, and collaborative approaches can help tackle seemingly insurmountable environmental challenges in any industryHighlights [00:07:38] Why is sustainability a big and bold task for the fashion industry?[00:14:48] The biggest challenges Lynne has faced[00:18:52] Leading from your personal values[00:21:58] Putting those values into practice[00:28:15] Taking it all less personally[00:34:06] Conflicts and challenges[00:42:33] Are you in your comfort zone or the next circle?[00:44:39] What Fearless Forward means to Lynne[00:46:14] Takeaways from Sally-AnneResources Connect with Lynne via LinkedInConnect with Sally-Anne via LinkedIn

    48 phút
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At some point in our lives we all get scared – of making the wrong decision, of not being a good parent, or that everyone will figure out we’re just making it up as we go. I’ve spent years helping leaders work through fear, stress, and uncertainty. Now I’m making a podcast about how they face their fears and come out stronger. It’s for founders, leaders, and business owners who feel like they’re constantly fighting uphill and not finding the balance they need to be effective at work and present at home.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Sally-Anne Airey
  • Năm hoạt động
    2024 - 2026
  • Tập
    27
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
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    ©Sally-Anne Airey 2024