
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
The cost of conforming: Kerry Collinge on culture, courage & breaking the rules
Kerry Collinge, Managing Director of The Uncensored CMO, shares her bold journey from big brands to brave moves, and what it really means to lead without conforming.
From being told she was “too much” to redefining success on her own terms, Kerry’s story is a masterclass in courage, reinvention, and staying true to who you are.
We Cover:
02:22 – Kerry’s most courageous move (and why she never looked back)
04:50 – What your gut knows before your head catches up
10:46 – When conformity kills creativity: The cost of safe leadership
14:08 – Why we need to embrace the whole person at work
19:13 – Has hard work become a dirty word?
22:56 – Redefining performance
29:13 – “I knew it wasn’t right, but I said yes anyway”
30:47 – What she learned from taking 3 jobs for the money (and getting fired 3 times)
34:37 – Glitter ball mindset: Why broken doesn’t mean less
38:19 – The advice she’d give to her younger self
Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.
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