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The Courageous Leaders Podcast
132: How Understanding Yourself Makes You a Better Leader with AJ Coyne
AJ Coyne, VP of Marketing at Monzo, shares his journey of aligning personal values with career goals and balancing work with family life.
He talks about his move from Klarna to Monzo due to a values misalignment and gives honest insights into managing a demanding role while raising young children.
We Cover:
04:02 – Making values-based decisions which meant leaving Klarna
07:25 – How senior leaders can unintentionally create anxiety
10:39 – Building trust and creating safe spaces for communication
15:10 – Why showing genuine care matters in conversations
16:38 – Balancing leadership roles and the value of feedback
20:16 – The challenges of a high pressure job and young family
24:16 – Why great leaders operate at all levels and lead with vulnerability
27:41 – How to use “happy, busy” checks to understand and support team members
30:54 –Assuming Trust from the start and being upfront
34:43 – Why making time for deep thinking matters
36:13 – Understanding personal values in order to lead effectively
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