Leadership and Culture First
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Podcast Overview
<p>We believe leadership and culture come first if teams and organisations are to thrive. But it is not simple. We discuss the complexities of leadership and culture but also offer solutions to aspiring, new and experienced leaders. We invite guest to share their knowledge and experience and ask those challenging questions. As coaches we aim to provide real insights, enable reflection and challenge thinking. Join us on our mission to unleash your leadership potential.</p>
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May 21, 2026
When Your Career No Longer Fits
<p>What happens when the career you built no longer feels like the right fit?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>Leadership and Culture First</i>, Sharon Black and Nichola Ashby are joined by executive career coach Anna Hewitt to explore the emotional and practical reality of career change, particularly in mid-career. Together, they discuss redundancy, difficult exits, confidence, courage, identity, values, and the challenge of rebuilding when work no longer feels aligned.</p><p></p><p>Anna shares why career change is not about starting from scratch, but about recognising the experience, skills and relationships you already have. The conversation also explores how shame, fear and self-doubt can hold people back, why confidence often comes after action rather than before it, and how self-compassion can be the first step towards moving forward.</p><p></p><p>A thoughtful and honest conversation for anyone questioning their next step, navigating change, or trying to build a career that feels more meaningful and sustainable.</p>
April 22, 2026
When Work Gets Tough: Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
<p>What does leadership really look like when everything feels uncertain?</p><p>In this episode of Leadership and Culture First, Sharon Black is joined by Professor Paul Gill, Dean and Head of School of Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham, to explore the reality of leading through change, uncertainty, and pressure.</p><p>From managing organisational change and difficult decisions to supporting teams while protecting your own wellbeing, Paul shares honest reflections on the hidden weight of leadership. Together, they discuss the emotional impact of leadership, the importance of psychological safety, compassionate communication, and why great leaders do not always need to have all the answers.</p><p>This conversation is a powerful reminder that leadership is not about perfection, but presence, reflection, and creating trust when people need it most.</p><p>Topics covered:<br />• Leading teams through uncertainty and organisational change<br />• The emotional toll leadership can take behind the scenes<br />• Why psychological safety matters in workplace culture<br />• Balancing authenticity with confidence as a leader<br />• Supporting and developing the next generation of leaders<br />• Knowing which battles to fight and when to step back</p><p>If you are navigating pressure at work, leading change, or supporting others through uncertainty, this episode is for you.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation.</p>
April 8, 2026
Why Leadership Feels So Hard Right Now (And What To Do About It)
<p>Leadership has never felt more complex.</p><p></p><p>You’re expected to deliver results, manage people, adapt to constant change and somehow have all the answers… all at the same time. But what happens when you don’t?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Eileen Wilson, business coach and former founder, who brings real-world insight from building, scaling and exiting a company. Together, we explore why leadership feels harder than ever and what’s actually going on beneath the surface.</p><p></p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li>Why leaders feel overwhelmed and under pressure</li><li>The tension between data, performance and people</li><li>What the future of leadership really looks like</li><li>Why you don’t need to have all the answers</li><li>How to build confident, collaborative teams<p></p></li></ul><p>This is an honest conversation about the reality of leadership today. The uncertainty, the responsibility and the quiet moments where even experienced leaders question themselves.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck, stretched or unsure in your role as a leader, this episode is for you.</p><p></p>
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- What is Leadership and Culture First?
<p>We believe leadership and culture come first if teams and organisations are to thrive. But it is not simple. We discuss the complexities of leadership and culture but also offer solutions to aspiring, new and experienced leaders. We invite guest to share their knowledge and experience and ask those challenging questions. As coaches we aim to provide real insights, enable reflection and challenge thinking. Join us on our mission to unleash your leadership potential.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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