The Courageous Leaders Podcast

In this week’s episode I speak to Peter Moody, Chief Innovation Officer at MullenLowe.Join us for a fascinating conversation around how to create an environment of experimentation where our team feels safe to fail and make mistakes while trying something new. We also discuss the power of leaning into risk as opposed to avoiding it for continued growth and success.Peter also delves into how we are like batteries and we need to look after our energy or it will run out. He shares his personal experience of burnout and depression and how he had to learn to come to terms with it and be open about it.Key takeaways include:We need to stop hypocrisy in leadership. Our actions are not backing up what we are saying we care aboutBreaking things down into small chunks to get progress and momentum backThe learnings Peter brought to his leadership after living in Japan for 16 yearsPeter Moody is Chief Innovation Officer at MullenLowe, driving the growth of Social, Data and CX across the MullenLowe business. Peter is also part of the IPG AI steering committee to help drive broader digital transformation and application of AI across its global business units.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

In this episode, I speak with Victoria Day, MD at Ogilvy.Join us whilst we discuss how we as leaders need to stop accepting bad behaviour fromtalented people and the importance of always treating the junior team members with respect and kindness.We also delve into the topic of vulnerability and how showing vulnerability as a leader creates a safe place for other people to be vulnerable and truly bring their whole selves and all of their ideas into the workplace.Key takeaways include:The importance of vulnerability in an industry that rewards people that are “bullet-proof”The role of mothers in leadership and the feeling that you can’t speak about your children or you’ll be seen differently or as incapable of doing your jobTaking action that will make a difference to the people you want to helpVictoria leads the Advertising, Brand & Content business at Ogilvy UK as Managing Director. She has over 20 years' experience partnering with clients to drive impact and is zealous about the power of creativity to drive growth.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

In this episode, I speak with Efrain Ayala, Global Creativity and Diversity & Inclusion Director, Marketing at Reckitt.Join us while we discuss embracing your authentic self in the workplace, no matter how long that takes, and how truly empowering it can be.Efrain also delves into the clarity of vision needed to be a change agent and why the key to influencing change is to find out the game that you’re playing.Key takeaways include:When you realise you’re an ‘other’ you become very good at fitting in and changing codeHow the gift of leadership is releasing your powerLearning to plant the seed and waiting for the flower to growEfrain Ayala, the Global Creativity and D&I Director at Reckitt, is a renowned expert inleveraging the power of brands to drive meaningful change. With a proven track record of delivering award-winning campaigns that drive growth and deeply resonate with diverse audiences across cultures and geographies, Ayala is widely recognized as a trailblazer in the industry.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

In this episode, I speak with Jessica Tamsedge, UK CEO, Dentsu Creative.Join us as we discuss the courage it takes to bring your people with you, even when you don’t know all of the answers and having faith and trust in yourself and your team that you will find the way together.She also touches on the importance of transparency when you are leading large teams with different cultures and backgrounds for increased success for the whole team.Key takeaways include:The reality behind keeping it together as a leaderThe challenges and tension in female leadershipStepping into the identity of a more senior roleJessica is CEO, Dentsu Creative UK, the bringing together of 9 creative companies that span advertising and production, entertainment, earned and experience, across offices in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Newcastle. Jessica has built her career developing brands that shape culture and change behaviour.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

In this episode, I speak with Jonny Spindler, MD at Jones Knowles Ritchie.Join us as we discuss the maverick waves of leadership and the energy and focus required to ride those waves while trying to support others on your team.We also dive into motivation and the curiosity and drive to want to be in the right room where important conversations are happening for continued growth as a leader.Key takeaways include:Leadership is more about overcoming fear than building confidenceThe challenge of bringing people with you on the maverick wavesUnderstanding how your energy works with other people and when it needs to be dialled up and when it needs to be dialled downJonny has built experience through working at a mix of agencies including Isobar and Geometry, relationship, data and technology-led, BBDO, consumer and culture-led and JKR, design and brand-led. Jonny has also led Global partnerships with Google, Meta and Amazon to maximise the value brands obtain from these platforms.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

In this episode, I speak with Nazia Du Bois, Global Head of Rare with Google.Join us as we discuss how as leaders, our truth is our power and sometimes we need to stand up for that, even if it is uncomfortable. Nazia shares why the role of the truth teller is about having a really clear perspective on yourself and what’s best for your team.We also discuss the effects of perfectionist culture and how it can actually be detrimental to our team.Key takeaways include:There is power of being present and being absent to communitiesEthical AI and courage of seeking long-term over short-term resultsHow every word needs to earn its keep in leadershipNazia Du Bois is global head of Rare, Google and is a seasoned global marketing leader with experience in agency leadership (DAVID, Ricebowl) and internal brand teams (Netflix, Google) experience. She works on building inclusive products, brands,marketing and leadership teams.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

In this episode, I speak with Lucas Bergmans, former CMO of Cazoo.Join us as Lucas shares his thoughts on how keeping your vision and values at the front of everything you do will help retain the culture of your team during periods of rapid growth.Lucas also explores why embracing imposter syndrome instead of running from it can help you grow as an individual and leader.Key takeaways include:How to achieve working at speedThe challenges of hypergrowth and then a fast downhill turnThe mindset you need when your position is made redundantLucas Bergsmans, is the former CMO of Cazoo. Previous to this he held senior roles at Aviva, Money supermarket.com and Heiken. He is skilled in delivering rapid, sustainable growth in scale-up e-commerce B2C businesses and has driven profitable growth successfully across the food, soft and alcoholic drinks, travel, financial and automotive sectors.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

In this week’s episode, I speak to Rebecca Bezzina, CEO, EMEA at R/GA.Join us as we explore the authenticity needed in leadership and the non-negotiables that allow Rebecca to show up 100% as a leader for her team.Rebecca also shares her unique view on why she is the one working for her team, not the other way around. She believes that to be successful, you have to create environments where people work with you, not for you and it has been central to her approach to leadership.Key takeaways include:● The importance of having a plan and not waiting for opportunities to appear● Being able to speak up and express yourself● How there is always room to be more courageous, no matter how senior you areRebecca is the CEO of the EMEA business for R/GA and is the driving force behind R/GA’s long-term business vision and strategic direction in the UK – Under her leadership the agency was awarded Campaign’s Digital Innovation agency of the year in 2022/23 and she was recognised as Agency Leader of the Year in the Digital category.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

In this week’s episode, I speak to Jamie Elliot, CEO at The Gate.Join us for a fascinating conversation around how he approaches leadership and why as leaders, we have to find the courage to stand by what we believe, even when everyone else around us may be on a different page.Jamie also shares his insights into what it is like to make the transition from having control as the manager and letting go as a leader.Key takeaways include:Why you must focus on managing your energy and building consistencyHow failing in his first CEO role has helped define his leadership todayHow to be supportive to your team and help give the push to expand their comfort zoneJamie has orchestrated The Gate’s turnaround and led MullenLowe to EFFIE Agency of the Year. He has an MBA and is on the IPA’s Council.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.com linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54