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
Unmasking the Future: Lee Chambers on Identity, AI, and the Evolution of Leadership
How do you build real allyship and create cultural change that actually sticks?
This episode is one every leader should spend time with. Not because it’s “nice to know,” but because the future of your culture depends on it.
Lee Chambers, Founder & CEO of Male Allies UK, brings the kind of clarity and challenge most workplaces avoid. We talk about what it really takes to:
- Redefine outdated masculine stereotypes
- Build workplaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and able to thrive
- Lead in a way that strengthens culture rather than protects ego
It’s a conversation that will stretch your thinking, spark uncomfortable-but-important questions, and give you practical ways to lead with more intention and courage.
We also dig into Lee’s research on young people, AI companionship, and how boys today are making sense of identity, relationships, and society. Some of it is hopeful. Some of it is confronting. All of it matters, especially if you’re a parent or you lead the next generation.
We cover:
00:00 – Introduction
01:02 - What courage looks like for leaders today
02:31 – Why quiet courage matters as much as big gestures
03:49 – The tough decision to break with convention
06:06 – How stepping into new spaces changes your perspective
08:08 – The power of career “squiggles” and non-conformity
10:05 – Shedding old identities and building new ones as a leader
12:14 – What do boys really think about society? Surprising research findings
16:07 – Why boys care deeply but struggle to know how to help
20:08 – The decline of physical spaces for social connection
21:24 – Boys, girls and the challenges of communicating across gender
23:33 – Judgment vs. curiosity - what’s holding us back?
27:20 – Navigating polarisation and building empathy at work
34:08 – Can younger and older generations find common ground?
43:50 – The rise of AI companions and what it means for young people
52:23 – Everyday bravery and the value of small changes over time
54:43 – How to focus on influence and control in uncertain times
Don’t miss this thoughtful and practical conversation for anyone working in leadership or looking to create real change at work.
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