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Leadership isn’t all lollipops and rainbows and in this podcast we cover how you f*cked things up as well as get things right so please come prepared to share the good, the bad and the ugly side of being a leader.

EPISODE 19: Learning & Development Programs that Create IMPACT! with Lynne mcgarvey

In this energetic episode, Lynne McGarvey (Head of HR at Warehouse Gym UAE) joins Sam Harvey to share her journey from hospitality to HR and her fresh take on learning & development that actually works.

  • Why self-directed learning is the future

  • How to design engaging & relevant L&D programs

  • Measuring success beyond attendance—real impact & behavior change

  • Leadership as a trait, not just a title

  • Navigating five generations in the workplace with cultural & emotional intelligence

Lynne drops a powerful truth: "You can’t change others—you can only adapt." Tune in for practical strategies to build a learning culture that drives real growth.

EPISODE 18: PARADOXICAL LEADERSHIP : HOW TO LEAD AMID COMPETING DEMANDS

Leadership is full of contradictions. Should you push for action or hold space? Make bold decisions or embrace uncertainty? Focus on short-term wins or long-term vision? The answer isn’t either-or—it’s both.

In this episode, Dr. John Cairney joins Sam Harvey to explore the paradoxical nature of leadership, the power of holding tension, and why the best leaders resist the urge to "fix" everything immediately.

  • Why great leaders thrive in the grey area

  • How "both-and" thinking leads to smarter decisions

  • The difference between management, influence & leadership

  • Why stepping back often leads to greater impact

Paradoxical leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about navigating uncertainty with confidence. If you’re leading in complex environments (which, let’s be honest, is everywhere in 2025), this one’s a must-listen.

EPISODE 17: MANAGING THE STRESS RESPONSE WHEN LEADING YOUR TEAMS WITH SALLY DUXFIELD

Sally shares her expertise on the importance of deep sleep cycles for brain function and discusses how unmanaged stress can lead to impaired cognitive abilities, such as reduced hearing and narrowed vision. The conversation also touches on practical strategies for leaders to manage their stress responses and prioritize self-care, ultimately enhancing their leadership effectiveness.

EPISODE 16: LEADER AS COACH with RAWINIA JUDSON

Rawinia shares her journey as an authentic leadership coach and Maori healer, reflecting on how her mother’s passing shaped her path. We explore the power of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in leadership, the importance of understanding personal biases, and creating space for others. Discover insights from our "Leader as Coach" course and the value of strong coaching agreements. Listen in!

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 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 11: alIce driscoll- creating positive conflict in teams

Alice Driscoll is a Leadership Team and Conflict Coach and trained mediator. Alices joins us to talk about her experiences with conflict and shares her expertise in handling conflict in the workplace. From navigating challenging situations to how to use it to create positive results, you will learn some valuable insights that will reshape your team's approach to conflict.

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.