The Courageous Leaders Podcast
The Courageous Leaders Podcast aims to inspire leaders to step into their courageous zone, be the leader they know they can be and discover the mindset skills and behaviours to take their leadership to the next level.
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Joanna Howes is an award-winning international coach, behavioural expert, specialising in leadership and performance coaching and No 1 best selling international co-author.
Her focus is to help individuals and teams activate their full potential, so they can step into their courageous zone to maximise their influence, build their resilience and take the action needed to become high performers and future-ready leaders.
Joanna is a unique phenomenon within her industry, with over 20 years’ experience working internationally with some of the world's most awarded advertising agencies and leading them to operational and leadership success. Her blend of both innovative operational and transformative change solutions empowers organisations to create environments that are supportive and fearless for their employees.
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The Courageous Leaders Podcast
126: Azania Stewart: How an Olympic Mindset can Transform your Leadership
Azania Stewart - former Team GB Olympic basketball player and international sports commentator. In this candid conversation, Azania shares the importance of preparation, discipline, and navigating the rigorous demands of professional sports and the corporate world.
Learn how she maintained her competitive edge while fostering healthy personal relationships, and why she advocates for a balanced approach to work and life to prevent burnout.
We Cover:
05:09 – How self-belief and commitment drives success
06:36 – Ditching the 5-year goals and focusing on in-the-moment progress
13:08 – The sacrifices made to succeed in sport
14:11 – Success requires going beyond a strict work-life balance and putting in the extra effort
15:03 - The 5 P's - Preparation prevents piss poor performance
16:09 – Don't let your job kill you, remember you are quickly replaced
20:26 – In your twenties, focus on work. In your thirties, learn to separate your professional life from your personal one
24:18 – Great leaders understand their team’s unique styles and adapt their approach without losing their authenticity
28:46 – Coming out of retirement and remembering loving being a leader and winning
32:02 – Experience is valuable, but it’s important to stay open to new ideas and learn from the younger generation
36:43 – The challenge of transitioning from athlete to commentator
40:21 – Saying "no" helps prioritise personal commitments
Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.
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