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The Courageous Leaders Podcast

Joanna Howes
Leadership
Mental Health
Creativity
Courageous Leadership
Personal Development
Courage
Entrepreneurship
Resilience
Advertising
Team Dynamics
Personal Growth
Emotional Intelligence
Marketing
Change Management
Workplace Culture
Work-Life Balance
Confidence
Coaching
Imposter Syndrome
Leadership Styles

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.

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Latest Episodes

Why is avoidance the biggest killer of performance in teams? 

In this solo episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I explain why it’s okay to upset people, and why giving honest feedback without fear is a skill every leader needs.

Most leaders t... more

Some people don’t just achieve, they achieve as though their life depends on it. In this deeply honest episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Esther Marshall, former global gender diversity leader at Unilever and founder of Sophie... more

Why are so many executive teams underperforming?

In this solo episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I break down the biggest leadership mistakes I see inside executive teams today, from social loafing and siloed thinking to oversized leadership... more

We often hear the ideas of great thinkers, but rarely get to understand how they actually think or who they are as people.

In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I am joined by Rory Sutherland, President Emeritus of Ogilvy UK, best-selli... more

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Recent Guests

Esther Marshall
Founder of Sophie Says and leading voice on children's mental health and purpose-driven leadership
Sophie Says
Episode: Esther Marshall on Grief, High Achievement, Emotional Resilience & Holding It All Together
Charlotte Pearce
CEO and founder of Inkpact, advocate for women's empowerment and sexuality
Inkpact
Episode: Why We Need to Talk About Death, Sex & Money More Than Ever | Charlotte Pearce
Kathleen Saxton
Qualified, accredited psychotherapist and executive coach; regular on-screen psychotherapist for ITV's This Morning; author
Self-employed/The Change Creators (as applicable)
Episode: How Narcissistic Traits Show Up in Leaders (And Why It Matters) - Kathleen Saxton
Mandy Hickson
Former RAF fast jet pilot, best-selling author, international speaker
Former RAF / author
Episode: Elite Leadership Lessons from Former Military Leaders | Military Leaders Panel Edition
Mark Fetters
British Army officer and former Bomb Disposal Squadron commander
British Army
Episode: Elite Leadership Lessons from Former Military Leaders | Military Leaders Panel Edition
Rob Keeping
Managing director at Bells of Lazenby, former military investigator
Bells of Lazenby
Episode: Elite Leadership Lessons from Former Military Leaders | Military Leaders Panel Edition
Amber Shand
Former software engineer turned founder and community builder
She Bites Back / Founder
Episode: Change Doesn't Happen When You Play It Safe | A Leaders' Panel Discussion
Catherine Peacock
Co-founder of 537, with deep ad agency experience
537 / Co-founder
Episode: Change Doesn't Happen When You Play It Safe | A Leaders' Panel Discussion
Georgie Rechner
Founder of Midlife Rebel, former advertising executive, bodybuilder
Midlife Rebel / Founder
Episode: Change Doesn't Happen When You Play It Safe | A Leaders' Panel Discussion

Host

Joanna Howes
Host of leadership coaching and cultural transformation-focused show; specializes in courageous leadership and performance coaching.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • A brilliant source of inspiration and learning

    Jo and her guests explore such a range of relevant, important topics around leadership and what it takes to be an effective leader today. Inspiring, useful and always a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SF Tr&tl
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast for learning about leadership

    Great tips and real world advice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    schrye01
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast, 100% recommend listening

    A variety of great guests who make some good points based on there experiences. A podcast we could all learn something from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellie_Jo
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Amazing listen

    It’s been brilliant listening to such an inspiring podcast, the vulnerability shared is admirable and made me realise a lot of us are going through similar struggles.

    So many useful tips have been shared that have really helped me to develop my leadership.

    Can’t wait for the next series😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amyprior
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • An inspirational podcast for leaders

    Truly great podcast. Being a leader I often find it lonely and as if I have the weight of the world on my shoulders. It is good to hear that I am not alone. Hearing other leaders vulnerabilities has really helped me gain some perspective. Well done Jo keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueZebra28
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Esther Marshall on Grief, High Achievement, Emotional Resilience & Holding It All Together
Q: What advice would you give to other high achievers considering a founder path?
Stay persistent, don't quit, enjoy the journey, and learn to ask for help and to open doors—scaling a mission often requires allies and a shift from doing everything alone to leading a broader movement.
Esther Marshall on Grief, High Achievement, Emotional Resilience & Holding It All Together
Q: What was the turning point in your mindset about execution versus the journey?
The marathon experience revealed that outcomes can be less meaningful than the journey of preparation, telling others about the mission, and using the process to model resilience for children and families.
Esther Marshall on Grief, High Achievement, Emotional Resilience & Holding It All Together
Q: What happened after the loss of your sister and how did it change your perspective on success?
Her sister's death reframed achievement as a way to honor Rebecca by building Sophie Says and raising money for pancreatic cancer research, while also shifting toward a louder, more collaborative approach to growth.
Esther Marshall on Grief, High Achievement, Emotional Resilience & Holding It All Together
Q: How did achievements become part of who you are growing up?
Esther explains that her family taught her a lifelong drive to achieve in order to give back and to bring others along, which later translated into rapid advancement at Unilever and a focus on impact and leadership.
Why We Need to Talk About Death, Sex & Money More Than Ever | Charlotte Pearce
Q: Where did your courage to back yourself come from?
It grew from early exposure to personal development and a pattern of leaning into mentors and coaches, plus a commitment to learning from every setback rather than letting fear stop progress.

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What is The Courageous Leaders Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Courageous leadership, practical psychology, and high-stakes decision making are recurring throughlines. Episodes explore how brave leaders act under pressure, navigate uncertainty, and redesign culture to balance care with accountability. Guests range from seasoned executives and military leaders to entrepreneurs and neuroscientists, offering hands-on frameworks, mindset shifts, and real-world stories about transforming resistance into resilient, high-performance teams. A standout trait is the focus on authentic leadership, vulnerable storytelling, and experiments in leadership that push conventional wisdom, making it helpful for listeners who want actionable tactics and a clearer path to impact.

Noteworthy elements include multidisciplin... more

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Recent guests on The Courageous Leaders Podcast include:

1. Esther Marshall
2. Charlotte Pearce
3. Kathleen Saxton
4. Mandy Hickson
5. Mark Fetters
6. Rob Keeping
7. Amber Shand
8. Catherine Peacock

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