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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Why health is the most overlooked key to leadership performance
In this episode of the Courageous Leaders Podcast, I speak with Cameron Harris, Managing Director of Truth Fitness, about why so many senior leaders and entrepreneurs let their health slide, and what it's costing them.
From burnout and hospital beds to redefining success beyond the boardroom, Cameron shares the powerful shift that helped him rebuild his business and his body.
This episode is a wake-up call for leaders prioritising output over their own wellbeing.
We cover:
01:00 – The tipping point: when health becomes non-negotiable
03:46 – Why flexibility matters more than motivation
04:35 – Are entrepreneurs just bad at self-care?
05:51 – The ripple effect of healthy leadership
06:33 – Why work stress is silently stealing your future
08:49 – The hidden costs of waiting too long to act
10:17 – Autopilot vs. conscious habits
12:20 – What “health and wealth” really means
19:32 – Small daily shifts that change everything
22:27 – Morning routines that reset your energy
23:31 – Your habits affect more than just you
24:24 – The motivation no parent wants to hear
26:50 – Why death has been a driver for Cameron
28:20 – “Don’t wait for the punch in the face”
29:51 – What we lose when fitness becomes about aesthetics
32:23 – The real meaning of performance
34:14 – Headbutting the horizon: the patience problem
35:51 – The pressure of artificial life timelines
37:39 – What you can change tomorrow morning
38:55 – Where to find Cameron and Truth Fitness
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