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.
So listen in, get inspired on how you can grow your leadership impact. Leave a legacy you can be proud of, and build an environment for future leaders to thrive.
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
Waiting for Confidence? Stop. Do This Instead - Lauren Spearman
How to keep showing up and challenging yourself even when you have no confidence?
In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I speak with Lauren Spearman, a Social Media consultant and content creator, about the raw and real journey of building confidence. From leaving a steady job with no plan B to showing up online at her lowest point, Lauren shares what it’s really like to let go of control, show up when you're unsure, and embrace uncertainty.
Whether you're stuck in your career, struggling to speak up, or just tired of waiting for confidence to arrive, this one's for you.
We Cover:
00:00 – Introduction
01:30 – The TikTok that changed her career trajectory
03:20 – A lifelong battle with self-worth and body image
05:00 – Why confidence is a wave you ride
08:00 – Quitting without a plan and what changed her mindset
10:30 – Confidence isn’t having all the answers
12:00 – You have to act first
14:00 – Raising standards changed everything
16:00 – Building a portfolio career by following energy
20:00 – Designing a dream lifestyle, not a dream job
34:30 – Getting curious and asking better questions
Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.
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