The Courageous Leaders Club Joanna Howes

In today's episode, we delve into a common pattern observed in leadership roles. Many leaders find themselves overly involved in their team's activities, often due to a natural desire for control and involvement. However, effective leadership requires recognising when to step back and empower your team to reach their full potential. Join us as we explore the pitfalls of reliant leadership and provide actionable steps to foster a more independent and capable team.Key discussion ...

I’m so grateful to Michelle Booth, Head of Growth and Innovation at Lloyds Bank for her bravery in sharing her story of seemingly having it all yet feeling deeply unhappy and suicidal. To discover what was important to her and not conforming to what society says you ‘should do and have’.Michelle's story is a testament to the importance of authenticity and self-discovery in the pursuit of genuine fulfilment.Key discussion points:Emotions are not a weakness; understanding and expressing th...

In this week’s episode, I talk with the brilliant Karen Boswell. Join us as we delve deep into the vital significance of purpose in both individual and business success. I am so grateful for Karen’s transparency in sharing her career highs and lows and shedding light on topics often hidden behind a facade of success.Key discussion points: Overcoming feeling excluded and having self-doubt following a merger announcement Rebuilding confidence after losing personal purposeBlind re...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m going all in on fear.How do we get to a place where we can manage our fear versus letting fear manage us? In this episode, join me as I discuss this topic and how you can begin to allow yourself to be free from fear as a leader.I also discuss the importance of self-awareness and recognizing the barriers in your life that might be holding you back.Key takeaways include:● The power of shifting focus towards outcomes to drive action despite emotions● Em...

In episode 102 of the podcast, I speak with Polly McMorrow, CEO of McCann London.Join us as we discuss the amount of pressure many leaders put on themselves to succeed and the delicate balance of self-imposed pressure against the backdrop of industry expectations.We also discuss the contagious nature of fearless leadership and why it’s so important for CEOs to have patience, positivity, and transparency.Key takeaways include:● The initial hesitation around the opportunity to become CEO● The i...

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m covering the difference between an achiever and a performer, a topic I often cover in my self-leadership trainings, which tends to resonate with many people.Join me as I explore the key differences between being an achiever and being a performer, and what you need to understand about these roles to become an effective leader.I also discuss the importance of authenticity and deep self-awareness in leadership.Key takeaways include:● The impact being an...