In an effort to help leaders find meaning in the grey zone, we offer seven wise words to help leaders find a way through the chaos and uncertainty. Around The Table: Leadership Conversations is a podcast from Illuminaire Leadership that brings together guests from around the world to discuss all things leadership. Hosted by John Healy OBE and Professor Karise Hutchinson, we dive into deep, research-led insights and practical, hard-won wisdom to bring leaders the wisdom they need to lead today. This podcast is powered by Neueda.
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In an effort to help leaders find meaning in the grey zone, we offer seven wise words to help leaders find a way through the chaos and uncertainty. Around The Table: Leadership Conversations is a podcast from Illuminaire Leadership that brings together guests from around the world to discuss all things leadership. Hosted by John Healy OBE and Professor Karise Hutchinson, we dive into deep, research-led insights and practical, hard-won wisdom to bring leaders the wisdom they need to lead today. This podcast is powered by Neueda.
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May 12, 2026
Balance: Seven Wise Words (Episode 7)
<p>Balance is about leaders knowing they are human beings with limits. There’s a health warning that comes with leadership and it’s critical for leaders to put in place strategies to help them sustain and enjoy the journey from the inside out. Research points to the importance of balance to counter the physical, emotional and mental labour of leadership. In this conversation with Caitlin Fitzpatrick Self, former marketing director at Mars Agency NYC, we explore insights and practices that leaders can cultivate balance to help sustain the long-term leadership journey.</p><p>And for those who want to dive deeper into the research on this topic, here are the top 3 articles we’d recommend:</p><p>Swenson, R. (1992) Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives, NavPress.</p><p>Rock, D., Siegel, D., Poelmans, S., & Payne, J. (2012) The Healthy Mind Platter, Neuro Leadership Journal. </p><p>Rudolph, C., Murphy, L. & Zacher, H. (2020) A Systematic Review and Critique of Research on “Healthy Leadership”, The Leadership Quarterly, 31, 1.</p><p>The music for this podcast was generously provided by<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RgWF2JD00GNGuxGAL25OQ?si=RVpeVGPZQamtxTKr-5N_6A" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> David Glendinning</a>, an artist based on the North Coast of Northern Ireland.</p><p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://neueda.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neueda</a>.</p><p><br /></p>
April 29, 2026
Values: Seven Wise Words (Episode 6)
<p>For better or for worse, values drive behaviour. As a term, “values” is often overused and has somewhat lost meaning, yet values (or virtues) and the moral courage to stand by them remain critical for leaders today. This conversation with Michael Lorimer, the CEO of a highly successful global FMCG, explores why values matter for the bottom line. He provides practical insights into how leaders can employ better judgement, discernment and ethical decision-making, with a real impact on culture.</p><p>For further reading:</p><p>The books referenced by Michael in this episode are <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/CEO-Excellence-Mindsets-Distinguish-Leaders/dp/1529388112/ref=asc_df_1529388112?mcid=843f661463f43c3291f1ac37e3dd304d&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696883244320&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2237324522274037417&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9192917&hvtargid=pla-1634278819853&psc=1&hvocijid=2237324522274037417-1529388112-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CEO Excellence</a> by Carikyn Dewar, Scott Kellar and Vikram Malhotra, and <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Character-Reason-Leaders-Companies/dp/1625271301" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Return on Character </a>by Fred Kiel.</p><p>And for those who want to dive deeper into the research on this topic, here are the top 3 articles we’d recommend:</p><p>Bedi, A., Alpaslan, C. M., & Green, S. (2016) A Meta-Analytic Review of Ethical Leadership Outcomes and Moderators. Journal of Business Ethics, 139.</p><p>Copeland, M. K. (2014) The Emerging Significance of Values Based Leadership: A Literature Review, International Journal of Leadership Studies 8, 2.</p><p>McKinsey & Company (2008) Enduring Ideas: The 7-S Framework (March). <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/enduring-ideas-the-7-s-framework" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/enduring-ideas-the-7-s-framework</a> </p><p>The music for this podcast was generously provided by<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RgWF2JD00GNGuxGAL25OQ?si=RVpeVGPZQamtxTKr-5N_6A" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> David Glendinning</a>, an artist based on the North Coast of Northern Ireland.</p><p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://neueda.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neueda</a>.</p><p><br /></p>
April 14, 2026
Optimism: Seven Wise Words (Episode 5)
<p>As leaders, we must retain the spirit of possibility in times of great darkness. In a time of great negativity and disenchantment, optimistic leaders are needed more than ever. Contrary to common thinking, optimism is not naive or blind, but realistic and grounded in hope. It is a fundamental force that shapes our approach to life - not only elevating our mood and fuelling our motivation and resilience, but propels us and our organisations toward greater achievements. But it also takes a lot of hard work. In this episode with Brendan Mooney, CEO of tech company Kainos, we bring clarity to what optimism actually means - and the conditions which cause it to flourish in individuals, teams and organisations.</p><p><br></p><p>For those who want to dive deeper into the research on this topic, here are the top 3 articles we’d recommend:</p><p>APA (2023) Psychological Capital: What It Is and Why Employers Need It Now, American Psychological Association, August 21.</p><p>Goel, S. & Mohammad, A. (2024) The Power of Psychological Capital: A Comprehensive Review of Data on Resilience, Hope, Optimism, and Efficacy, African Journal of Biomedical Research, 27.</p><p>Sharot, T. (2011) The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain, Pantheon Random.</p><p>The music for this podcast was generously provided by<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RgWF2JD00GNGuxGAL25OQ?si=RVpeVGPZQamtxTKr-5N_6A" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> David Glendinning</a>, an artist based on the North Coast of Northern Ireland.<br>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://neueda.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Neueda</a>.</p>
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