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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Who is Joanna Howes?
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
Xavier Rees: How to Lead, Take Risks & Stay True to Yourself
Ever wondered what it's like to leave a successful career and start over?
Xavier Rees, CEO of AMV BBDO, shares his bold leap of faith and the lessons he learned along the way.
He discusses taking risks, embracing challenges, and the importance of staying true to yourself.
Discover how Xav navigates the complexities of the advertising world and builds a culture of trust and collaboration. This episode is full of valuable insights for leaders at all levels.
We Cover:
00:14 - A courageous moment: Leaving Havas
03:30 - The appeal of AMV BBDO
05:38 - The drive to prove people wrong
10:30 - Embracing his Own Leadership Style
11:32 - The Pivotal Moment of Self-Acceptance
17:02 - Profound insights from a Career Break
23:56 - Advice for New CEOs
28:42 - The Difficulty of Making Tough Decisions
34:50 - How Personal Pain Shaped His Leadership
44:23 - Advice to His Younger Self
48:19 - The Power of Making Things
Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.
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