The Courageous Leaders Podcast

114: Jade Tomlin: The Ability to DEFY the ODDs and Overcome Challenges

Joanna Howes Season 15 Episode 114

Jade Tomlin - ECD at Huge Inc and previously Group CD at AKQA.

Tune in to hear what it takes to truly stand for what you believe in, lead as an introvert and have the persistence to make great work (especially when everyone else has given up).

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Jade shares how the book ‘Quiet’ by Susan Cain  inspired her.

She also runs a journal and workshop series call CreativeAdventur.es which was inspired by talks she had with  Riverford Organice Farmers and Mette Lykke CEO at Too Good To Go 


01:30 Challenging the belief in creativity or financial return.

03:22: Working with someone who  you don’t get on with 

06:44 Identifying negative traits, and the power of patience

07:41 Building confidence in your team 

09:55 Being female, BAME, LGBT, Dyslexic and wanting to defy the odds

11:41 Creators are driven by emotion and can be very sensitive 

12:54 Persistence to bring an idea to life when the support isn’t there

15:28 The importance of vision 

16:25 Art as self-expression, inspiration and execution.

18:19 Different thinking styles: risk management vs opportunity-seeking.

20:50 The challenge for Introverts in leadership 

26:15 Handling big projects, feeling overwhelmed, and an unexpected call that helped.

29:36 Expressing vulnerability and giving positive feedback is vital.

35:03 Adapting leadership style, honing your vision and fostering teamwork.

38:37 How innate drive propelled me to leadership roles.

40:49 Addressing climate change challenges and sustainability efforts.

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