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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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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 Bold Decisions Shape Great Leaders – Paul Coxhill’s Career Lessons
Paul Coxhill, Chief Operating Officer, LIONS & President, LIONS Intelligence, shares how taking bold leaps, navigating uncertainty, and embracing creativity shaped his leadership journey. From saying ‘yes’ to an unexpected opportunity in South Africa to driving innovation at WARC and LIONS, Paul’s insights offer a masterclass in adaptability, leadership, and business growth.
We Cover:
01:04 – The career-defining power of saying ‘yes’ (even when unsure)
05:13 – How moving to South Africa reshaped his leadership & view on inclusion
13:10 – Leading through change: Why over-communication is non-negotiable
20:02 – Five years of growth at WARC: The strategy behind long-term success
25:32 – How to embed innovation into company culture (without separate ‘innovation teams’)
36:11 – Bringing your whole self to work: The leadership mindset shift
38:08 – Letting go of the need to be liked: The key to authentic leadership
41:28 – The advice he’d give his younger self about confidence & leadership
42:02 – Closing thoughts & final reflections
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