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Leading Professionals

Laura Empson
Generative AI
Leadership
Private Equity
Professional Services
Freshfields
Leadership Elections
Accounting
Audit Quality
Training and Development
Tax Conduct
Professional Identity
Artificial Intelligence
Economics
Geopolitical Uncertainty
Ethical Decision-Making
Professional Ethics
Covid-19
Governance Structures
Imposter Syndrome
Social Mobility

Welcome to Leading Professionals.

Join Professor Laura Empson as she talks to senior leaders from some of the world’s most successful professional organisations about the crucial issues they are currently facing.

Each episode reveals the realities that lie beneath the ‘professional’ veneer these highly successful organisations, and their leaders, present to the outside world.

Laura uses insights... more

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Latest Episodes

Guest: Dame Emily Lawson, formerly COO, NHS England, and Head of Number 10's Delivery Unit

Emily has considerable experience of leading change in complex professional organisations, including leading the initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine progr... more

Guest: Paul Lewis, Firmwide Managing Partner of Linklaters

If you do not fit the conventional image of an elite professional, how do you persuade others that you are, and how do you learn to feel like one?

Paul and Laura discuss his own very perso... more

Guest: Michael Izza CBE, CEO (former) of ICAEW

For almost 20 years, Michael led the ICAEW, with more than 200,000 members in almost 150 countries. 

So he has a distinctively long-term and global perspective on the accounting profession. 

Focusing ... more

Guest: Michael Ensser, Chair of Egon Zehnder

Laura asks Michael: Why does a world leading firm of leadership consultants choose to elect their senior leaders, and how do their elections actually work? 

They discuss what really goes on behind the sc... more

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Recent Guests

Dame Emily Lawson
Former COO of NHS England and leader of the vaccine rollout program during COVID.
NHS England
Episode: S4 EP6 - Leading Complex Change: Breaking Through Practical Barriers and Political Resistance
Paul Lewis
Firmwide Managing Partner at Linklaters
Linklaters
Episode: S4 EP5 - Becoming "Professional": How to Look, Sound, Act and Feel like a Professional
Michael Ensser
Chair of Egon Zehnder, a global leadership consulting firm specializing in identifying and selecting senior leaders.
Egon Zehnder
Episode: S4 EP3 - Electing Leaders: How to Choose Your Leaders and How To Get Elected
Georgia Dawson
Firm-wide senior partner of Freshfields
Freshfields
Episode: S4 EP2 - Doing the Right Thing: How to Make Ethically Tough Decisions
Dr. Fabien Curto Millet
Chief Economist of Google, previously mentored by Laura Empson at Oxford
Google
Episode: S4 EP1 - Leading in Uncertain Times: How to Respond to Geopolitical Change and AI Disruption

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Laura Empson
Professor and host of discussions with senior leaders from professional organizations, focusing on the complexities of leadership and ethical decision-making in today's business environment.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Amazing podcast

    Working in a leadership position in a Big 4, I find this podcast amazing, the time best spent in the week. Prof. Empson knowledge and wisdom on professional services companies is extraordinary. I wish Laura and David will recors 100 episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andreaz90
    Italy5 years ago
  • Insightful

    Enjoyed series 1. Looking forward to series 2. An interesting mix of theory, practice, chat and interviews. More please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ihatethisupdateroom101
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    A must-listen podcast for every partner or future partner of professional services firms. It contains a lot of useful information, very generously shared by hosts and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C. Ignacio Bilbao
    United States5 years ago
  • Brilliant for anyone interested in a leadership role

    Great insights from two of the best in the business for anyone thinking about, or facing into, leading an organization.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woodsie9
    Ireland5 years ago
  • LPP - Insightful

    A couple of episodes in now and both LE and DM are engaging and interesting on the subject of leadership in a, predominantly, legal context although the learnings are relevant for most people based businesses.

    Look forward to further episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mijari
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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There is a strong positive reception for the engaging styles of the hosts, with many expressing eagerness for future episodes.
Many find the content essential for professionals in leadership roles, especially within the context of ethical decision-making and industry challenges.
Listeners commend the insightful discussions and the depth of knowledge shared by hosts and guests.
Audience members appreciate the blend of practical advice and academic insight, often noting the relevance to their experiences in professional services.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S4 EP6 - Leading Complex Change: Breaking Through Practical Barriers and Political Resistance
Q: How do you avoid falling down the complexity hole when faced with multiple stakeholders?
Having a clear mission statement and selecting a competent team is crucial for prioritizing and managing tasks effectively.
S4 EP6 - Leading Complex Change: Breaking Through Practical Barriers and Political Resistance
Q: Did you always think of yourself as a leader?
No, I didn't see myself as a leader until I realized through experiences that I could be one.
S4 EP5 - Becoming "Professional": How to Look, Sound, Act and Feel like a Professional
Q: What do you wish you'd known then that you know now?
A gentle reassurance that he was good and capable, rather than trying to copy others for the sake of it.
S4 EP5 - Becoming "Professional": How to Look, Sound, Act and Feel like a Professional
Q: When did you realize you belonged?
Paul reflects that comfort comes with time, and he began to feel a sense of belonging a year or two after qualification.
S4 EP3 - Electing Leaders: How to Choose Your Leaders and How To Get Elected
Q: What do you wish you'd known back then about leadership that you know now?
Leadership comes with the burden of responsibility that cannot be delegated. It's important to surround yourself with trusted people and to be decisive, making bold decisions without delay.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leading Professionals

What is Leading Professionals about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast presents insightful conversations with senior leaders from prominent professional organizations, focusing on the intricate challenges they encounter. Topics frequently include leadership dynamics, ethical decision-making, the impact of generative AI, and governance structures within professional services, offering practical insights drawn from real-world experiences. Through both candid discussions and theoretical frameworks, the content seeks to demystify the emotional and political intricacies involved in leading successful teams, making it particularly relevant for those in or aspiring to leadership roles in professional environments. Unique to this podcast is its blend of academic rigor and practical application, providing ... more

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2. Paul Lewis
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4. Georgia Dawson
5. Dr. Fabien Curto Millet

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