Leading with integrity: Leadership talk
This podcast is aimed at new leaders, managers, and first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams who want to become more effective, people-first leaders. Each week, host David Hatch talks with leaders, leadership experts, entrepreneurs, and business owners about practical strategies, mindsets, and steps for ethical, authentic, and engaging leadership. Occasional solo episodes and group discussions add variety. The show also invites guests to appear via PodMatch.
Episodes
Ep.252: Avoiding the Hamster Wheel Trap, How to Build & Lead a Business That Works without You, with Peter Boolkah | Leadership Podcasts
Ever feel like you're stuck on a hamster wheel in business, career or life? My guest on Leading with Integrity this week is Peter Boolkah, Coach, Bestselling Author and creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap®. We'll be talking about why success so often costs your freedom, what to do about it and how Peter helps founders/leaders create effective businesses and teams that work without them. We also chat
Ep.251: One Person Can Make a Difference: Leadership, Ethics and the power of Consistency & Perseverance, with M.K. Hoffman | Leadership
Accountability is a word we throw around a lot in leadership and management, but few of us stop to think about what it actually means and how it looks when we get it right (although it's pretty easy to identify what it doesn't look like...). This week on Leading with Integrity I'm joined by Marc 'M.K.' Hoffman, author of 'Rant: The true story of one individual's campaign against the big banks in a
Ep.250: From Commodore 64 To AI; Technology, Cybersecurity, Change and What it All Means for Leadership, with Brian Beck | Leadership Podcas
I didn't plan it this way, but as a happy accident for the 250th episode this week, my conversation with Brian Beck was a fun opportunity to talk about two of my favourite things: we kicked off with some nostalgia, reminiscing about our earliest gaming experiences, from playing Zaxxon on the Commodore 64 (that's right kids, we remember when video games used to come on cassette tape...) through Hal
Ep.249: Productivity, Effectiveness, A Near Death Experience and Leading Yourself, with Abigail Barnes | Leadership Podcasts
Productivity, rightly or wrongly, gets a lot of attention in the field of management (and leadership). As do efficiency, effectiveness, prioritisation, etc. So this week on Leading with Integrity I'm joined by Abigail Barnes, productivity and procrastination expert, to talk about all of these words and more as well as, crucially, what they each mean, how to do them and what effective leadership is
Ep.248: NLP, Imposter Feelings, Leadership and How to Get the Most From Your Own Brain, with Vanda Varga | Leadership Podcasts
If you've never heard of NLP, or if you have but you don't know what it means, or if you know exactly what it means but you want to learn more about it, then this is the right episode for you. Because we're going to hear all about it from this week's wonderful guest, Vanda Varga. Vanda also shares her journey from neural rehabilitation to becoming the Tour Guide to Your Mind, we explore how NLP ca
Ep.247: Why Burnout is an Organization Design Problem, Not a Resilience One and How to Fix it, with Ashley C. Gibson | Leadership Podcasts
What if the reason you're burnt out isn't about your personal resilience? This is the question being explored in this episode of Leading with Integrity, as I'm joined by my next guest, Ashley Gibson. Ashley is a psychotherapist and former marketing executive, she is a Licensed Resident in Counseling and the Founder of Meaning in Practice, as well as being an expert on burnout and identifying the p
Ep.246: How To Lead like a Great Teacher and Why Changing Your Approach Matters, with Dr Katie Trowbridge | Leadership Podcasts
Here's a potentially surprising concept for you: great leaders are a lot like great teachers; curious, adaptable, focused on helping others feel seen, heard and trusted so they can think boldly and do their best work. This week Dr Katie Trowbridge joins me to discuss this parallel between great teachers and effective leaders. We talk about the 'thought crisis' and why valuing thinking in the workp
Ep.245: From Preacher to Breacher: Human Nature & the Key to Effective Leadership, with Eric Robinson | Leadership Podcasts
Do you truly understand your people? Or any people? How well you understand human nature and how people work both as groups and individuals is an aspect of leadership we regularly touch on, but rarely is it a lesson learned through such a unique set of experiences or such highly demanding circumstances as the ones we'll be hearing about this week. Because my guest is recently retired FBI Agent and
Ep.244: The Top 10 Indicators of a Broken Workplace Culture & How to Avoid What Creates Them, with Natalie Holder | Leadership Podcasts
What is it about a workplace, a company or an employer that makes you feel like you fit in, like the culture is the one for you? For a lot of people, it's down to trust, and you can easily make the argument that this where a good culture begins. I'm joined by employment law & culture strategist, Natalie Holder to help unpack what good and bad cultures look like, the signs to look for and what
Ep.243: Freelancer to Founder; Leadership Lessons from Leading for the First Time, with Benas Leonavicius | Leadership Podcasts
This week we're exploring the journey of the first time leader as I'm joined by Benas Leonavicius, a founder currently growing his first business, hiring and leading a team for the first time. Benas shares his journey from freelancer to founder, we talk about his technical expertise in SEO and about his company, a personal branding agency called Avium.Benas is very candid about his journey and the
Ep.242: Third Spaces, Team Culture, Leadership and Building Human Connections, with Talia Rosenblum | Leadership Podcasts
When was the last time you truly connected with someone without having your phone in your hand? Whether that be virtual or in person, it's a question a lot of people struggle to answer. We're going to tackle this and other questions about connection and community in this week's episode of Leading with Integrity; and if you don't know what a 'third space' is, then listen now to find out!To help (by
Ep.241: Work Culture, Wellness, Health and Nutrition; Are Your People Looking After themselves, with Amanda Whitehead | Leadership Podcasts
What's one thing that links our health, stress, productivity an even happiness at work? The answer may surprise you (it did me)... There's been a recurring theme of health, mental health & wellbeing this year on Leading with Integrity, and this week we're continuing that trend from a slightly different angle as I chat with Amanda Whitehead, founder of Purposefully Nourished and expert in nutri
Ep.240: Finding Your Core Values and Why Scaling the Business Starts with Scaling it’s Leader, with Frank Gessner | Leadership Podcasts
What's your North Star? What values or principles guide you as an individual and (by extension) in your career or business? Not having clarity on these can make every work decision more complicated and difficult. Sounds simple, but it's not always so easy and perhaps this is why so many of us struggle with it, especially when first starting out. Enter this week's guest on Leading with Integrity, F
Ep.239: Organizations Under Pressure, Failing AI Strategies and the Lessons for Leaders, with Patrick Bell | Leadership Podcasts
What does 'AI' look like when it's implemented well? What are the benefits to businesses and (more importantly) the end user? To help us try to find the answers, this week I'm joined by Patrick Bell, an AI transformation partner and doctoral AI researcher. We (mostly Patrick) dissect the operational friction behind corporate artificial intelligence adoption, why so many technical rollouts fail int
Ep.238: Fashion Tech, Sustainability and the Founder’s Journey; Pulling the Threads of Leadership, with Lacey Cadieux-McLean | Leadership
A key topic of this week's episode is sustainability in fashion, fair to say, I'm about the least fashion-conscious person you know. So I'm opening this description with a thank you to this week's guest, Lacey Cadieux-McLean, for 1. patiently answering my silly questions on the subject, and 2. teaching me quite a few things I didn't know and had never thought about when it comes to something as si
Ep.237: Leadership in a Micro Company and Challenging Conventional Wisdom on Business Growth, with Joel Miller | Leadership Podcasts
Today we're testing a few of the assumptions of entrepreneurship and leadership, from "fail fast" to "leaders have all the answers" and more, we might even be debunking and refuting some of these ideas, and discussing why they're actually a little bit toxic. I'm joined by guest, Joel Miller, co-founder (with his twin brother) of The Sky Floor, LLC. A marketing agency of two, which has a slightly c
Ep.236: Finding Rest in a Busy World, Women’s Health, Burnout and a Challenge to Leadership, with Lesley Waldron | Leadership Podcasts
If your team's definition of productivity requires running on empty while ignoring or stigmatising health (mental or otherwise), it’s time to rewrite the rulebook! This week I have a conversation with Lesley Waldron that completely reframes how we look at health at work. Lesley is a fantastic health coach tackling the oft-ignored realities of workplace wellness head-on. We discuss the critical gap
Ep.235: How to Lead Authentically, Address Your Inner Critic and Truly Thrive as a Leader, with Kurt Bush | Leadership Podcasts
This week, my guest is Kurt Bush, a leadership coach and podcaster, and he shares some thoughts on the often-overlooked aspects of leadership, from understanding trauma to the differing challenges of leading volunteers and employees. And from the all-too-common struggle with the inner critic to more intentional decisions. We also talk about authenticity, alignment and core values in leadership, pr
Ep.234: Personal Development, Self Efficacy and the Future of Work; The Lives of Unseen Managers, with Mickey Fitch-Collins | Leadership Pod
Personal development is an undervalued defence against burnout, it's also one of the keys to self-efficacy, which we'll be hearing more about in today's episode of Leading with Integrity because my guest is Mickey Fitch-Collins, human skills specialist, leadership development expert and self-efficacy advocate.We'll be discussing the meaning and importance of self-efficacy, professional development
Ep.233: Why Every Leader Needs a Great Network and How to Build One, with Kelly & James West and Kierney Chase | Leadership Podcasts
One of the things I wish I'd started doing earlier is building networks. Particularly ones full of supportive, people-oriented people. Early in my career I was, at best, suspicious of the term 'networking' because I didn't really understand the concept and thought it was just a pushy sales thing... So imagine my surprise when I first joined ONLE Networking! It's the complete opposite of every bad
Ep.232: High Performing Teams and Sustainable Success: How to Build Systems that Stick, with Marianne Page | Leadership Podcasts
A lot of the time, the biggest challenge in a company is trying to balance the many competing priorities and as leader-managers in those businesses, we've probably all faced those frustrating trade-offs, like how do I systemize without losing people's buy-in and engagement? One key way is to involve those people in defining the way you do things, and we'll hear more examples in today's conversatio
Ep.231: Between the Danger and Your People; Leadership Presence, Caring and Leading through Stress, with Mark Andrew | Leadership Podcasts
Are you leading a stressed out team? Are you a stressed leader? Do you operate in a stressful workplace? If you answered 'yes' to any of these, give this episode a listen, because I'm talking with Fire Captain and Author Mark Andrew as he shares insights from his 30+ years in firefighting and paramedicine, including what it's like to lead in high-stress environments and some strategies for managin
Ep.230: Start With What If - Creating Immediate Change in the Everyday Moments That Matter, with Doug Fleener | Leadership Podcasts
"What if?" is a question everybody has asked themself in life, probably more than once. But for most people, most leaders, when we ask "What if?" it's a backward-looking question. My guest this week has a powerful reframe of the question that's worth your time. His name is Doug Fleener, he's a Personal Adviser for Growth and Change, author of the book "Start With What If" and creator of The What I
Ep.229: Turning Insight into Influence: How Leaders can be More Effective Communicators, with Salvatore Manzi | Leadership Podcasts
Leaders: ever had a brilliant idea but struggled to get your team on board? Sometimes that maybe because the idea wasn't so brilliant (I've definitely had that problem! 😅), but other times maybe it's been because getting your point across requires more than just sharing data or hitting the 'transmit' button. It takes genuine presence and a solid understanding of your audience/people. My guest this
Ep.228: Behavior in Motion: The Transformative Power of Culture-Minded Leadership, with Adriana Vaccaro | Leadership Podcasts
A recurring theme this year has been organisational culture; what makes it work, how it turns toxic (and what not to do!). So on it was a pleasure to talk about it with this weeks guest: Culture Strategist, Behavioral Psychologist and HR Expert, Adriana Vaccaro. We chat about how to redesign your culture for success and the role of conscious leadership in that process. You'll hear about Adriana's
Ep.227: Finding Leadership and Business Success; Insights from a Fractional CFO, with Damian Connolly | Leadership Podcasts
Ever been curious what the secret behind a successful business exit is? Or what role a great CFO has to play in leadership or team culture? Then you're in luck, today I'm chatting with Damian Connolly, Fractional CFO and advisor about the big myths of the CFO, the most common financial missteps every business owner should avoid and critical steps you should consider if you're an entrepreneur think
Ep.226: The Science of Behaviour, Motivation, Gamification and Leading Successful Teams, with Roman Rackwitz | Leadership Podcasts
I'm pretty excited about this one, because words like 'gamification' tend not to be taken all that seriously within businesses and you might be forgiven for thinking "what's that got to do with leadership anyway?" until we join the dots to other words like behaviour, motivation, and neuroscience. So in today's episode I'm speaking with Roman Rackwitz about ALL of the sciences, the brain stuff, the
Ep.225: Navigating Workplace Conflict, Avoiding Burnout and Building Resilience, with Joyce Odidison | Leadership Podcasts
How strong are your resilience anchors? This week on Leading with Integrity, Joyce Odidison and I are discussing 3 of the big issues of leadership right now: burnout, conflict and resilience. Joyce is a conflict analyst and an expert on wellness, mental health and psychological safety in the workplace which meant we had plenty to talk about from both leader and follower perspectives. From the crit
Ep.224: Unlocking Team Potential; How to Build a High Performing Culture of Loyalty, with Mickey Anderson | Leadership Podcasts
Would you describe your team as a high performing one? How about the culture in your company? Are you inspiring loyalty, buy-in and the right outcomes? If not, why not? If you're in a leadership & management role these are questions critical to your effectiveness and success. Which means they're important ones, which means we needed a guest who really understands these ideas, so who better tha
Ep.223: Weathering the Storms of Business, Leadership and Life; Resilience, Faith & Deeper Meaning, with Bill Derrick | Leadership Podcasts
Everyone faces the occasional adverse weather in their career and in life, this week my guest is Bill Derrick, author of "Restored by the Storm: Navigating Through Life's Unexpected Challenges".Bill shares his journey from civil engineering background to successful entrepreneur in the construction industry. We chat about navigating life's storms with resilience, and the transition from employee to
Ep.222: Building Meaningful Relationships; The Key to Sustainable Leadership Impact & Longevity, with Anthony Silard | Leadership Podcasts
Ever noticed how some leaders seem to thrive (almost) effortlessly, while others struggle despite having similar technical skills, similar experiences, similar levels of seniority? What if the "secret" to effective leadership were in how you connect with others and less to do with your technical skill? In this episode I'll be looking for the answers to these and other questions with my guest, Anth
Ep.221: How to Spot Horrible Bosses & Avoid Becoming One and Other Tips for Modern Leaders, with Jenny Green | Leadership Podcasts
This week I'm joined by Jenny Green to talk about two quite different topics, which we've not really covered before: 1. working parents and how to support them as a leader, and 2. creepy bosses and how to spot them/avoid becoming one! We talk wider topics too, like work culture, the pressures and expectations placed on parents (and students!) by schools and society, the impact of technology and AI
Ep.220: Business Operations Systems, AI & Coaching; How to Use Systems Thinking the Right Way, with Scott Abbott | Leadership Podcasts
If you've ever found yourself cursing the process or rebelling against your own systems, this is the conversation for you! Because this week on Leading with Integrity, I'm chatting business operations systems, AI, coaching, technology, leadership and more with guest Scott Abbott. Scott shares his insights on leadership, business systems, and the evolving role of AI in the workplace, we reflect on
Ep.219: Adaptable Leadership through Agreements, Accountability and Alignment, with Jay Williams | Leadership Podcasts
Do you have agreements with your people, or are you always managing expectations? What's the difference? Why does this matter? I'm glad you asked, because today on Leading with Integrity I'm talking with the man who can answer these questions and more, Jay Williams, Corporate Behavioural Strategist, Speaker, Author, and returning podcast guest! We discuss the critical role of accountability in lea
Ep.218: Discussing Neurodiversity, Neuro-inclusion, Leadership and the Future of Work, with Grant Harris | Leadership Podcasts
Leadership isn't a straight line; so why do we keep trying to lead that way? Have you ever felt stuck trying to navigate a non-linear path to success? In reality, effective leadership is complex, messy, and full of pivots, just like human brains. Trying to force a straight-line approach ignores the diversity in how people think, communicate, and operate.Which is why this week on Leading with Integ
Ep.217: Expression, Engagement and Execution; the Secret to Leading with Emotional Intelligence, with Kathy Eastwood | Leadership Podcasts
What's the secret to effective leadership? Is there just the one..? What roles do empathy, self-awareness, charisma, and confidence play? Find out today as I discuss these questions and more with guest Kathy Eastwood. Kathy talks me through her E3 Leadership Code, we also chat common myths and the lies we tell ourselves about leadership. Thanks for listening/watching this episode of Leading with i
Ep.216: Better Organizational Culture With The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, with Dr. Paul White | Leadership Podcasts
Ever thought appreciation is just about saying "good job"? Ever been told those (often empty) words by your boss or employer? Doesn't feel great does it, especially if you've been working hard for an extended period and that's the best they can muster. There is a better way to do it! This week I'm joined by Dr. Paul White, author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, so we'll be cha
Ep.215: What Kind of Leadership Do We Want? Power, Patriarchy and Choosing Your Own Way, with Christian de la Huerta | Leadership Podcasts
What kind of leadership do we want for the future of work, society, the world? What kind of leader do YOU want to be? In this week's episode, Christian de la Huerta and I explore the evolving landscape of leadership and the changing dynamics of gender roles, inclusivity, empathy and human relationships both in and out of the workplace. Christian talks about the need for balance between masculine a
Ep.214: Conscious Leadership and What Spirituality Can Teach Us About Managing Teams, with Joanna Zhang | Leadership Podcasts
If you're curious about the common lessons from spirituality, leadership and business, imposter experience or effective delegation, this is the episode for you! I have a deep conversation with Joanna Zhang, the founder of Operations Genius, about conscious leadership, empathy, imposter feelings, delegation, lessons from the spiritual world, and more. Joanna shares her journey from financial planne
Ep.213: Leadership Lessons, KPIs, and Insights After Scaling from 10K to 40 Million, with Jon Morris | Leadership Podcasts
What would you do if you had $10,000 to put towards your business? What would be the important KPIs, targets, goals, the things you would be measuring along that journey to success? What role would your leadership play in all of this? In this week's episode I'm joined by CEO and Founder, Jon Morris, who took a 10k prize from a business plan competition and over the next 16 years turned it into a 4
Ep.212: Bridging the Gap; Technology, Business & Leadership Lessons from Helping 65+ Startups, with Tetiana Kobzar | Leadership Podcasts
What are the key challenges in balancing technology, business, and people in leadership? One of the concepts that comes up a lot is this idea of a leader as a translator, speaking the 'language' of various stakeholders/teams, and facilitating understanding between them. For example, bridging the gap between cool technology and a viable commercial case. This week's guest is Tanya Kobzar, who has so
Ep.211: Leadership and Life in 2026, Lessons, Resolutions & Big Ideas for the New Year | New Year Special 2025-26 | David Hatch
New Year Special 2025!! What started as a conversation with a bunch of favourite returning guests about their lessons from 2025, their goals and aspirations for 2026, what they're proud of in their business and so on, ended up going into some wonderful tangents from self-awareness and discovery to growth, goals, networking, private jets, resilience, health and succession planning, Star Trek, A.I.,
Ep.210: Leadership and How To Stop Losing Your Best People, Tips from The People Keeper, with Maritsa Inglessis | Leadership Podcasts
Got any beanbag chairs in your office? Free pizza once a week? Does that actually work for anyone? In an age when disengaged employees are the norm, the concept and practice of 'staff retention' is increasingly important, and yet still seems woefully misunderstood by so many companies. Enter our latest hero: The People Keeper! For this episode, I'm joined by Maritsa Inglessis, Staff retention expe
Ep.209: Looking Back on Leadership in 2025, with David Hatch | Boxing Day Special | Leadership Podcasts
A compilation of the best bits and recurring themes chosen from 2025's episodes, as we revisit some amazing conversations from mental health and resilience to the solopreneur's journey, and unconventional takes on big issues. Extracts/clips taken from: Raj Soren (Ep.176) www.pdss.co.uk Kelsey Neff (Ep.154) https://www.bydesignconsulting.space/ Eddy Smits (Ep.173) https://www.eddysmits.com/ Emma Ra
Ep.208: Have the Elves Been AI This Whole Time? Christmas Podcast Extravaganza 2025 | Christmas Special | David Hatch Leading with Integrity
Should the North Pole have better HR to take care of hard working employees like Rudolph, who suffers workplace bullying? Is Mrs Claus the true leader of Christmas? We're tackling the big questions of Christmas this year. In between festive fun we find time for music controversy and occasional serious points about consumerism, social media, and the meaning of Christmas. I'm joined by returning gue
Ep.207: The Role of Mentoring and the Case for Leadership Training, with Simon Holzapfel | Leadership Podcasts
Today's guest is Simon Holzapfel, Co-Founder & CFO of LEAF-Laboratory, Executive, and Education Leader, joins me to discuss the evolution of leadership mindsets, particularly in the context of education and knowledge work. We talk development and mentorship, the important role of collaborative and inclusive leadership styles, teachers-as-leaders, and why effective leadership training will make
Ep.206: Mindfulness and Creativity, Leading with a Fertile Imagination, with Melissa Llarena | Leadership Podcasts
These days, there's an almost constant pressure to innovate, think creatively, do creative things. As leaders, we often find ourselves needing to build or inspire that creativity in others. What's the secret to doing this well? Is there one? Find out in this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Llarena, Meditation Practitioner, Podcast Host, and bestselling author of 'Fertile Imagination'. We'll discuss
Ep.205: Leading with Ethical Influence, Navigating Persuasion in the Workplace, with John Ball | Leadership Podcasts
Christmas week is here! And that means it's an Episode-a-day week here on Leading with Integrity. To kick us off, I'm joined by John Ball to talk about ethical influence in leadership. Whether you've spent time worrying about the ethics of persuasion & charisma, or never thought about it at all, this episode is worth a listen/watch. We chat about John's career journey from Flight Attendant to
Ep.204: Understanding Your Internal Wiring: The Hidden Key to Leadership and Relationships?, with Pascal Mbo'a | Leadership Podcasts
How well would you say you know yourself? Have you put much thought about your internal wiring, your inner-self, what makes you, you? I'm joined by Pascal Mbo'a, wiring and communication strategist, International coach, and creator of the Visionary Mastery™ Method. We discuss the importance of understanding one's internal wiring and how it influences a person's leadership and personal development.
Ep.203: Grounded Leadership, The Role of Coaching, and Building Trust, with Anil Erkan | Leadership Podcasts
How grounded is your leadership? What does grounded leadership even mean? Great questions, and you'll find the answers in this week's episode of Leading with Integrity. I'm joined by leadership coach Anil Erkan to discuss the concept of grounded leadership, the importance of self-awareness, authenticity, and trust in building effective leadership. Anil shares his unique journey from a finance back
Ep.202: Leadership and Your Superpower, Why Your Unique Strengths are the Secret to Success, with Sir Evans | Leadership Podcasts
What's your superpower? How well do you understand your strengths and those of the people around you? Without knowing these, can you get the best from the team...? This week I'm joined by Speaker, Consultant, and Founder of the Superpower Planner; Sir Evans. We chat about productivity, purpose, motivation, strategy and planning, as well as leadership too. The key themes and topics covered in this
Ep.201: How The 7 Minute Pivot Can Help You Stop Managing and Start Mobilizing, with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer | Leadership Podcasts
What if 7-minutes a day was all it took to pivot your career entirely? Incremental changes that add up to life-changing differences... Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer and I discuss the concept of the seven minute pivot, a method for individuals to invest a small amount of time daily to create significant changes in their lives and careers. It's a fitting way to close our celebratory 200th episode week.
Ep.200: People, Service, and Leadership from the Cold War to the Modern Day, with Stuart Vincent | Leadership Podcasts
It's here. Episode number 200. And for this milestone I wanted to record something really special, it took me a little while to define what that would be but I think I chose wisely. The idea was to speak to someone who has had a hugely positive influence in my own leadership and career journey. I'm very glad I was able to briefly coax Stu Vincent out of retirement to join me on the podcast this we
Ep.199: 4 Years of Podcasting, The Highlights, the Reviews, and the Lessons Learned, with Host, David Hatch | Leadership Podcasts
An added bonus episode for the 200 week: a look back at some (not all, there's not enough space, so any omitted guests please don't be disheartened that I couldn't fit you all in!!) of my favourite moments from the podcast over the last 4 years. Join me in the 'editing studio' as I watch back some old clips, many of which I haven't seen since the day I edited them...I'm also going to do something
Ep.198: Lead Like A Mentalist, Leadership and The Power of Hidden Influence, with Gary Chan | Leadership Podcasts
Hands up if you know what a mentalist is? Now put your hand down if you've actually met one in real life instead of seen them on TV... yeah, same. Mentalism is real, and it has some important lessons to teach us in the field of human behaviour, which is of course relevant to leadership as well as important business areas from security to sales and beyond. This week, we have a whole bunch of extra
Ep.197: Don’t Be Yourself; The Limits of Authenticity, and Leading with Your Best Self, with Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic | Leadership Podcast
We've all heard it: "Just Be Yourself". But is this actually the WORST piece of advice you've ever heard? Maybe... here's why...I'm joined this week by Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, an organizational psychologist and author of 15 books, including his latest "Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is Overrated and What to Do Instead."We'll be talking about nuances and complexities of authenticity, in yo
Ep.196: How to Build Rapport with Your Colleagues and Lead like a Spy, with Jeremy Hurewitz | Leadership Podcasts
How do you build rapport with a new team? Or build a productive working relationship with people you just don't like? This week I'm talking with Corporate Spy, Foreign Policy Advisor & Risk Consultant, Jeremy Hurewitz, who shares his journey from journalism to corporate espionage, and the key lessons his career has taught him about people, relationships, and leadership. Such as, the importance
Ep.195: Effective Communication, Leadership Posture and Engineering Wisdom, with David Bates | Leadership Podcasts
It's always fun to welcome back a past guest on Leading with Integrity, and especially a returning favourite like David Bates, who is back for the 3rd(?) time this week! We'll be talking about his new book, Engineering Wisdom (available now), what leadership lessons prompted him to write it, and the concept of Leadership Posture.As with every conversation I've had with Dave, this is a thoughtful e
Ep.194: Empathy, Connection, and Dignity; Human Leadership, with Annabel Smith | Leadership Podcasts
This week, I talk with leadership coach Annabel Smith about the do's and don't's of leadership, how to lead with people and humanity in mind, what that looks like in real workplaces. Annabel has plenty of insights to share from her work as a coach, as well as experiences from a 30-year teaching career. Themes that run throughout this episode include the importance of personality, empathy, and inte
Ep.193: Beyond Command and Control: How to Lead with Purpose, Meaning, & Empower People, with Marc Koehler | Leadership Podcasts
Leaders, are you leading with purpose and empowering your people? (Or offering them enough autonomy, if you prefer that to the 'e' word!). If you're not sure, then this week's episode is worth a listen.I'm joined by Leadership Consultant, Former Nuclear Submarine Officer, and Speaker, Marc Koehler. Marc shares his insights on modern leadership, empowering decision-making within teams, fostering tr
Ep.192: The Trust Trap in Leadership & Life, and How to Trust Without Getting Burned, with Clay Moffat | Leadership Podcasts
Are we misunderstanding trust, and ignoring the red flags that lead to betrayal? It's a question that everyone, leaders and followers, could learn from. And I'm joined on Leading with Integrity this week by Clay Moffat, author of the Trust Trap, to talk about this question (and hopefully find an answer).Clay explains the concept of trust, its dynamics in relationships, why we tend to misunderstand
Ep.191: Made Not Born: The 6 Pillars of Effective Leadership, with Jim Carlough | Leadership Podcasts
What do you remember, from the leader you most enjoyed working with? Chances are words like 'transparency', 'honesty', 'integrity', 'empathy' will be forming in your mind right away. And with good reason.This week on Leading with Integrity, guest Jim Carlough shares his insights, introduces his Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, which include integrity, empathy, and compassion, and discusses the
Ep.190: Leaders Who Coach and the B.U.I.L.D Framework for Growing Ambitious Businesses, with Sarah Yandell | Leadership Podcasts
Are you a leader who coaches? More of a mentor? Bit of both?I'm joined for this week's episode by business coach, Sarah Yandell, to talk about the role of coaching and mentoring in your business, how it can help shape your leadership and why you should be taking a similar approach for those you lead. We'll also hear about Sarah's B.U.I.L.D. framework, and as often happens when I get talking to a f
Ep.189: Self-Sabotage, Human Nature, and Leadership: Lessons from the Entertainment Industry, with Albert Bramante | Leadership Podcasts
If like me you've ever procrastinated, or gotten too focused on making something "perfect", then you're familiar with the concept of self-sabotaging behaviour. This week I'm joined by talent agent, Psychology Ph.D., certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, Albert Bramante. Together, we'll delve into the nuances of leadership, self-sabotage, and the importance of creativity in the personal and pro
Ep.188: What I Learned About People from Implementing A.I. & Other Leadership Lessons, with Lynn Colepaugh | Leadership Podcasts
At first glance, the phrases "leveraging AI" and "People-first" seem mutually exclusive, or at least competing priorities, don't they? Today on Leading with Integrity, we'll be hearing why that's a flawed assumption, and how the reality is more complex. My guest is Founder, Strategist, and Human–AI Collaborator, Lynn Colepaugh. We talk about how the integration of AI in a human-centric approach (i
Ep.187: How to Lead with Impact and Why It’s ALL About the People, with Michael Dillard | Leadership Podcasts
Ever feel like you need to be more diplomatic? Want to be a more impactful leader? If yes to either (or both), then check out this week's episode of Leading with Integrity. I'll be speaking with Michael Dillard, a executive coach and retired US diplomat. Michael shares his insights on leadership, integrity, and the importance of adaptability in challenging times. He shares some of his journey from
Ep.186: The Art of Negotiation and Communication - How to Master Your Conversations, with Alistair McBride | Leadership Podcasts
If you've ever wished you were a better negotiator, or could handle those inevitable difficult conversations more productively, then this is the podcast episode for you! I'm joined by Negotiation and Communication expert, Al McBride and we'll be talking about the dos and don'ts of negotiation and communication. Al has a useful, practical view on the subject, and has plenty of practical advice for
Ep.185: Mental Health at Work: An Essential of Modern Leadership, with Gary Parsons | Leadership Podcasts
Are you a selfish leader? May not be a bad thing, in the context of today's conversation, because this week on Leading with Integrity we're tackling one of the big issues: mental health at work, and in leadership.I'm joined by Gary Parsons, a speaker and mentor, expert in leadership well-being and creator of Selfish Leadership™. We'll be talking about why helping leaders put themselves first can b
Ep.184: Values, Integrity, and How to Lead, from 25 Years Running International Companies, with Vaishali Shah | Leadership Podcasts
Imagine for a moment that you have 25 years experience running your team or business. What would you have achieved in that time? What business lessons could you have learned? What would leadership look and feel like to you now? Well, you don't have to tax your imagination too far today, because this week's guest has done just that, here to share those lessons with us is Vaishali Shah.Vaishali is a
Ep.183: The Art of Influence: How Coaching, Integrity, & Leadership Grow Your Career, with Daphne Valcin | Leadership podcasts
Are you being strategic with your career? Are you promotion-ready? Have you sought out leadership mentors or tried coaching? If not, this episode of Leading with Integrity might be helpful...I'm joined this week by Daphne Valcin, an Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Trainer, DiSC Facilitator, CEO and Founder. Daphne shares her journey from a "non-strategic" career start to becoming a su
Ep.182: The 4-Day Week, Hybrid Work, Leadership, and the Future of Productivity, with Richard Lee | Leadership podcasts
Is there one right answer to greater productivity? Could it be the 4-day work week? Or hybrid? Remote? Instant chat? ...Leadership...? Join my guest Richard Lee and I, as we explore the future of productivity and the leadership challenges involved on Leading with Integrity this week.Richard shares his insights on leadership, creativity, and productivity, particularly in the context of his experien
Ep.181: Dealing with Low Confidence, Self Doubt, and Slaying Imposter Syndrome, with John Little | Leadership podcasts
An all too common challenge for leaders of all career level and walks of life is those "I don't deserve this" feeling, a.k.a. the imposter experience, commonly called 'imposter syndrome'. If that's something you've experienced then I hope you'll give today's episode a listen. Because I'll be speaking with the Imposter Syndrome Slayer himself, John Little, about the pervasive issue of imposter synd
Ep.180: How to Build Happy Teams: Using Your Voice to Lead with Service and Purpose, with Chris Wilson | Leadership Podcasts
What's your purpose? Is it an internal driver, or an external expectation? What's the difference, and why does that matter...? Well, listen to find out as I'm joined by Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Mentor, and Trainer: Chris Wilson.We'll be exploring the concept of purpose in leadership and life, how it influences happiness and career satisfaction. We also discuss the importance of understanding o
Ep.179: Leading with Inclusion – the Role of Trust, Diversity, and Leadership in a Modern Workplace, with Delphia Howze | Leadership Podcast
What does real inclusion at work look like, and what role should leaders have in building it? In this episode of Leading with Integrity, I'm joined by Inclusion Strategist and Author Delphia Howze, an expert in diversity and inclusion, with 20 years leadership experience. We discuss the how and why of creating inclusive workplaces; such as the ripple effect of inclusion on trust, productivity, and
Ep.178: Leadership Frame of Mind: The Thinking Strategies of Amazing Leaders, with Kim Ades | Leadership Podcasts
Are you in the leadership frame of mind?I'm joined this week by Kim Ades, President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching, with a unique philosophy and direct coaching style that helps leaders focus their thinking towards extraordinary results.We'll be talking about that frame of mind question and the power of coaching in leadership, as well as some o
Ep.177: Optimism, Resilience, and Navigating Success: Building Strength in Business, with Lindsey Burden | Leadership podcasts
How do you maintain optimism in the face of ...well... the last 3 or 4 years, frankly!? A recurring theme of Leading with Integrity this year has been resilience, and today I'm talking with Business Coach, Mentor, Speaker, & fellow Podcast Host, Lindsey Burden about optimism, redefining success, resilience, purpose, vision, life, and more. Lindsey shares her insights on business, coaching, bou
Ep.176: Mental Health, Mental Fitness, the Black Belt Mindset & the Role of Leadership, with Raj Soren | Leadership podcasts
It's well established that physical fitness is important, what about mental fitness? How in-shape is your mindset? This week, I'm joined by Mindset, Business, & Stress Coach, Raj Soren, also the author of Black Belt Mindset. We discuss why mental health in the workplace is not to be overlooked, stigmatised, or ignored, the role and responsibilities leaders have in this regard, and how to have
Ep.175: Why Introverts Make Great Leaders, and How You Can Do It Too, with Stacey Chazin | Leadership for New Managers
"Introverts aren't good leaders" "I'd like to see you be more outgoing" "We're looking for extroversion in our leaders here" Sound familiar? Yeah, me too. It's hogwash though, rubbish, nonsense.I'm joined this week by Stacey Chazin, leadership coach for introverts, to discuss this crucial topic and expand our understanding of leadership, with practical 'how to' advice like how to recognise and lev
Ep.174: Leadership Through Kindness, Confidence and Good Decisions with the Mindlocksmith, Matt Sturgess | Leadership podcast
Do you possess the key to unlock YOUR mind..? If not, then you're in luck. Because this week I'm joined by Matt Sturgess, the Mindlocksmith. We'll be discussing all kinds of mind and leadership related topics from the impact of stress on creativity and productivity, the importance of understanding the mind, how to manage anxiety and build resilience. Matt shares his journey from engineer to leader
Ep.173: Serious Leadership and Laughing At Yourself; Lessons from Life as a Professional Clown, with Eddy Smits | Leadership podcast
What can every leader stand to learn from the life of a professional clown?A unique question, for a singular guest, as this week I'm joined by Motivational Speaker, Author, and former Hospital Clown, Eddy Smits. As he shares his journey from teacher to professional clown we talk about the importance of humor in leadership and personal development, and how Eddy's experiences working in hospitals ta
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