How to Succeed When You're Told “You Won’t Be a Leader” | With Leah Spears

What happens when you stay true to yourself even when the world tells you to change?

In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Leah Spears, Head of Brand Strategy at Paddy Power. She shares the personal moments that shaped her leadership, from navigating judgement based on appearance to stepping into bold, visible roles. We explore confidence, curiosity, and what it takes to lead with integrity in an industry that doesn’t always make it easy.

We Cover:
01:22 – Why Leah joined Paddy Power and how she knew it was the right fit

04:08 – The judgement she faced based on how she looked and who she was

06:08 – The advice she regrets taking and how she quickly reclaimed herself

08:50 – How she turned being underestimated into her biggest strength

11:27 – Why being curious has helped her grow as a leader

14:13 – How she handles difficult conversations without fear

17:16 – Childhood ambitions and how they shaped her mindset

20:53 – Creating real connections in a digital, hybrid workplace

23:29 – What makes a great agency–client partnership work

26:20 – How she’s helping younger women in her team find their voice

29:21 – Why confidence starts with knowing you don’t have to know everything

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