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
How to FIND THE COURAGE TO CHANGE in 2026 with Joanna Howes
How do you find the courage to change, even when it feels uncomfortable?
I’m closing out the year on the Courageous Leaders Podcast with one of our most honest and practical episodes yet. Leaders everywhere are feeling the pressure to adapt quicker than ever before, and it’s easy to worry you’re not keeping up.
In this episode, I share the real conversations I’ve had with guests who’ve faced huge decisions, dealt with self-doubt, and taken bold leaps without always having a perfect plan. We get into letting go of old ways of working, saying the hard things, dealing with uncertainty, and what it really takes to lead high performing teams.
If you want practical advice on leading through change (and those leadership development skills that actually stick), you’re in the right place.
We Cover:
00:00 – Introduction
01:12 – Why change is faster (and scarier) than ever
03:02 – Dave Buonaguidi: How to define your true purpose at work
04:35 – Lauren Spearman: Why courage comes before confidence
06:39 – Karen Martin: The untold challenges of confident leaders
07:44 – Kerry Collinge: Directness as a leadership superpower
08:28 – The risk (and reward) of no longer fitting in
09:05 – When growth feels disruptive and what to do next
10:02 – Xavier Reeves: Making bold moves when you feel safe
11:34 – Kerttu Inkeroinen: Quitting without a backup plan: is it ever right?
12:29 – Facing risks (and what you actually regret)
13:09 – Building high performance teams starts with you
14:42 – Why you need to act even if it scares you
Don’t miss this honest look at what it really takes to lead yourself and others through the messiness of change.
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