The Courageous Leaders Podcast

Many leaders still see empathy as a weakness. This is shortsighted as empathy is one of the most powerful skills to drive trust, performance, and real connection. In this episode, I explain what it means to lead with empathy and share three practical ways to integrate it into your leadership today. You’ll learn how empathy shifts behaviour, strengthens accountability, and builds a culture where people feel seen, safe, and motivated to give their best We Cover:  01:03 – What empathy in leadership really means 01:39 – Real story: How one CEO shifted outcomes with one question 02:24 – Why empathy is often misunderstood as “going soft” 03:14 – Leadership shift: Empathy as a strategy, not sentiment 03:41 – Tip #1: Always start with empathy 04:22 – Tip #2: How to practice active listening 05:02 – Tip #3: Check in regularly, beyond the task list 05:39 – Final thoughts: Why empathy is good for performance and for you Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.  💬 Join the Conversation: Register for our exclusive Leaders Connect Roundtables: https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ [https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/] 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ] https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership: Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching: Website: https://thechangecreators.com [https://thechangecreators.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/%20]

What can a grizzly bear in a denim jacket teach us about leadership? More than you’d think. In this week’s Fast & The Curious, Dave takes us from Hackney to Hollywood (almost) with his usual cheeky, sweary brilliance. ⚡ What leadership advice does he swear by? ⚡ Why pink paint is his power colour ⚡ And how he ended up designing a jacket for an 8-foot bear It’s fast, funny, and full of the kind of wisdom only a rebellious artist can serve. 📺 Dave’s full Fast & Curious episode drops today on YouTube. Don’t forget to check out his full Courageous Leaders interview while you’re there. 💬 Join the Conversation: Register for our exclusive Leaders Connect Roundtables: https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ [https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/] 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ] https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership: Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching: Website: https://thechangecreators.com [https://thechangecreators.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/%20]

Naughty, and unfiltered – Dave Buonaguidi, ex-adman turned full-time artist, shares how he blew up a 35-year career, lost everything, and finally found joy. From co-founding iconic agencies like St. Luke’s and Karmarama to walking away from the industry (and his marriage) at 50, Dave tells it like it is – with plenty of swearing, sharp wit, and hard-won wisdom. If you’ve ever wanted to throw out the rulebook and build life on your own damn terms, this episode is for you. We Cover: 01:40 – “I just rebooted my life at 55” – The moment Dave walked away from it all 07:20 – Wearing a mask at work for 35 years 08:40 – Why he doesn’t see his past ventures as “success” 10:05 – The brutal reality of founding a business 12:00 – Ripping up the rulebook: doing things differently in advertising 15:00 – Starting over after losing his agency – and his marriage 18:20 – Going all-in with no plan B: the real reason he made it work 20:00 – “If you’re doing it for the money, f*ck off” 32:00 – Letting go: what Dave struggled with most 41:00 – “I jumped out the burning building” – on walking away from everything 42:20 – Why 2020 was the best year of his life 43:00 – Advice for anyone ready to change their life 46:40 – How a screen-printing class changed everything Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.  💬 Join the Conversation: Register for our exclusive Leaders Connect Roundtables: https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ [https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/] 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ] https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership: Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching: Website: https://thechangecreators.com [https://thechangecreators.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/%20]

Can three top leaders agree on what’s killing modern leadership? What happens when you bring together a CEO, a president, and a CCO to tackle what’s dragging teams down and how to fix it? In this special 'Leadership Room 101' edition of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I sat down with Jessica Tamsedge (CEO, Dentsu Creative), Josh Green (CCO, House 337), and Conrad Persons (President, Grey London) for a sharp, honest, and funny deep dive into the biggest leadership traps and what they’d like to banish into Leadership Room 101. We Cover:  00:00 – Introduction: Welcome to Leadership Room 101 02:12 – Meet the guests: Jessica, Josh, and Conrad  05:28 – The leadership habit Conrad wants to ban forever 09:45 – Jessica on why dabblers kill creativity and clarity 14:40 – Josh takes aim at the empty chase for growth 19:55 – Why leaders struggle to carve out time to think 27:30 – The guilt trait: why taking time feels selfish for leaders 33:12 – Closing arguments: which leadership trap should go into Leadership Room 101? 36:15 – Conrad’s take on the “black box” leadership style 37:23 – Jessica’s insight on “forcing time to think” 38:50 – Joanna’s decision: the one habit we all need to kill 42:45 – Final reflections + a thank you to the guests Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.  💬 Join the Conversation: Register for our exclusive Leaders Connect Roundtables: https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ [https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/] 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ] https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership: Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching: Website: https://thechangecreators.com [https://thechangecreators.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/%20]

What if you had to pick one emoji… to sum up your entire personality? Chloe Davies didn’t flinch. In the latest episode of The Fast & The Curious, Chloe brought the same energy she brings to every room. Bold, brilliant, and a little bit cheeky. 🎯 Watch the full F&TC episode to find out: ⚡ What would Chloe do as Prime Minister for the day? ⚡ What music track sums up her life? ⚡ What food she would eat EVERY day forever? It’s fast, fun, and full of unexpected gems. 💬 Join the Conversation: Register for our exclusive Leaders Connect Roundtables: https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ [https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/] 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ] https://thechangecreators.com/leaders-connect/ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership: Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching: Website: https://thechangecreators.com [https://thechangecreators.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/%20]