EPISODE 21: Leading through healing : Trauma-informed leadership

In this episode of the Braver Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Louise Marra — leadership coach, facilitator, and expert in trauma-informed leadership. Louise shares how trauma shapes workplace dynamics and how leaders can create safer, more connected environments.

From recognizing signs of trauma to avoiding common pitfalls when implementing supportive practices, Louise offers practical insights and powerful stories that reveal the impact of leading with emotional intelligence and care.

We also explore how leaders can care for their own well-being while holding space for their teams.
If you're ready to lead with more humanity, this conversation will inspire and equip you.

EPISODE 20: OWning your story: The corporate coming out with martin caine

In this powerful episode, Sam Harvey sits down with Martin Caine for an honest conversation about the complexities of coming out in the corporate world. Martin reflects on his own journey to authenticity—how hiding parts of himself impacted his leadership, and how embracing vulnerability ultimately unlocked deeper trust and connection at work. Together, they unpack the emotional weight of "corporate coming out," the fear of judgment, and the courage it takes to show up as your whole self.

Whether you're navigating your own identity or leading others through theirs, this episode is a timely reminder that leadership starts with truth—and the most impactful change often begins with a personal story.

EPISODE 15: wellbeing leadership: mental health and organisational change with charlotte stebbing-mills

Charlotte opens up about her deeply personal journey from being a successful leader in the wellness industry to facing extreme burnout and mental health struggles. Through her vulnerability and resilience, she shares how she transformed her life and now helps leaders and organizations create sustainable well-being solutions.

Together, we dive into the importance of emotional wellness, courage, and shared responsibility in building healthier workplaces.

EPISODE 13: crafting your leadership identity with robyn abou chedid

Can you definitively say what your identity is? How do you know? And, how can you get clear on it?

Join us as we chat to identity coach and personal branding expert Robyn Abou Chedid, who will reveal her tips and tricks for getting clear on your identity as a leader.

EPISODE 14: purpose, culture and inclusion with lamisee muhtaseb

Why should you work with purpose? What does it do for your team, business, or life? How do you create space for inclusion in your business? Do you understand the benefits of a diverse team?

Join us as we speak with an expert on the matter...Lamisee Muhtaseb, HR Director - Purpose, Culture and Inclusion Lead, with Deloitte Middle East.

EPISODE 12: Attachment theory at work with charlotte spurway

Charlotte Spurway, Psychologist, Coach and attachment theory specialist, talks us through the attachment styles, their characteristics and how they show up in the workplace.

We then dive into how they affect your team and what that may mean for you as a leader.

EPISODE 10: Being a Mindful Leader

Isabelle Campbell, Mindfulness and Yoga teacher, Speaker, Resilience Trainer AND VP of Portfolio at the Financial Times, returns for part 2 to continue her discussion this time focussing on her work in mindfulness - and how we can use it to be better leaders and build mindful organisations.

EPISODE 9: Building Resilience in Teams

Isabelle Campbell, Mindfulness and Yoga teacher, Speaker, Resilience Trainer AND VP of Portfolio at the Financial Times, talks to us about her incredible life and how she builds resilience first in herself, then in those around her.

EPISODE 8: Listen up CEO's this is what your team WANTS

Georgie Randon, Head of Marketing & Customer Experience at Homework Workspace, talks to us about her direct experience with CEOs, the mistakes they often make and what teams really want. 

EPISODE 7: Imposter syndrome

Jackson Clark, Founder and MD of Patch Marketing, is a successful entrepreneur and founder, talks with us about his experience and how even with success he still battles imposter syndrome. Tune in to hear Jackson's story and how he deals with his imposter!

episode 6: kEY PITFALLS OF A SCALE UP CEO

Claire Tucker, CEO and Founder of Homework Workspace chats with us about key pitfalls Scale-up CEOs face when growing their business. And, of course, shares her backstory and where she got it VERY wrong!

Episode 5: BUILDING YOUR CREDIBILITY IN A SCALE-UP

Kelly Luker, Chief People Officer at Tabby and a seasoned leader, with many years in Scale-ups discusses building credibility in a scale-up, where people get it right... and where they get it VERY wrong!

episode 4: hOW TO GET YOUR TEAM ON BOARD WITH YOUR VISION

Listen in as David Hudson, former Global HR Director at CBRE offers his experience on galvanising teams behind your company vision... and of course chats through the highlights (and lowlights!) of his career.

Episode 3: GROWING PAINS OF SCALE-UP BUSINESSES

Listen in as Jan Barthelemy, VP, Global Sales at Leadoo Marketing Technologies chats through his career, discusses the growing pains of scale-ups and of course, the things he's f**ked up along the way!

episode 2: bEHAVIOUR CHANGE AND THE SYSTEMIC MINDSET

Jason Jackson MSc - Performance Coach to some of the world's highest-performing execs, discusses Behaviour Change and the Systemic Mindset. Jason utilises his 15 years of experience, creating behaviour change in individuals to dig deep on what creates real change, and how we need to look wider than the individual if we're to create change that lasts.

Episode 1: vULNERABILITY

Listen in to Bazz Deans, VP of Shootsta UK and experienced scale-up leader chat through the things he's done right - and very wrong in his career. Listen to his lessons, trials and tribulations, and the things he now utilises to build a strong, high performing team.