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
Can You Be Kind and High-Performing as a Leader?
How do you lead with kindness – and still drive high performance?
In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Pete Markey, Former Chief Marketing Officer at Boots UK, and one of the most respected marketing leaders in the country.
Pete shares his story, from early knockbacks to board-level leadership, and explains why kindness, vulnerability, and clarity have become his most powerful leadership tools.
We Cover:
01:18 – Starting out in finance and how it shaped his leadership
04:15 – Making the leap into marketing
07:40 – Rejection, resilience and bouncing back
11:29 – His first big step into leadership
14:32 – Why “clarity” became his North Star
17:46 – Bringing kindness and vulnerability into the boardroom
22:05 – The toughest feedback he’s ever received
25:59 – Why storytelling is a superpower for marketers
31:02 – The Boots campaign that proved creativity still works
34:48 – Keeping your values strong under pressure
39:30 – Pete’s advice to the next generation of marketing leaders
Don’t miss this generous and eye-opening conversation.
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