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
How to Take Control of Your Career with confidence | Kerttu Inkeroinen
Kerttu Inkeroinen, Marketing & E-commerce Director at Lucky Saint, shares her unconventional career journey from Coca-Cola to scale-ups, why she quit without a backup plan, and how she intentionally shaped her leadership style.
She reveals why taking risks is always worth it, how to build a career with purpose, and why leaders should be sheepdogs, not huskies.
We Cover:
00:12:29 – Why Kerttu left a job she loved without a backup plan
00:13:29 – The mindset shift that helps her take bold risks
00:20:00 – Overcoming self-doubt: Making friends with your inner critic
00:28:13 – Be the sheepdog, not the husky: Kerttu’s unique leadership approach
00:30:41 – How two-way feedback builds trust and stronger teams
00:36:22 – Why adaptability is key to career growth
00:36:47 – The biggest lesson she’d tell her younger self about success
Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.
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