Proteus Leadership is proud to bring you the Let's Go - Let's Grow podcast with Des Penny, Co-CEO and founder Proteus Leadership. This podcast is about all things leadership and some of the topics that we will be talking about are; Relevance, Culture, Insight, Bravery, Communication, Psychological Safety, Imposter Syndrome and much more.
As well as being a CEO, Des Penny is a podcaster, author, motivational speaker, blogger and a recognised entrepreneur in his field, Des is passionate about leadership and has won various leadership, business and entrepreneurial awards over the years.
In a world that feels more chaotic and uncertain than ever, with governments in turmoil, businesses struggling, and mental health on the rise. It's easy to feel like things are completely out of your control.
But what if they're not?
In this episode, Des Penny tackles one of the most powerful questions in leadership: Why do we allow others to rob us of our power? The truth is, we are never truly powerless, unless we choose to give that power away.
Des shares six practical tips to shift your thinking from impossibility to possibility, including how to find your purpose, the courage to be brave, making better decisions, and why standing against popular opinion might be the most important thing you do.
Because the world doesn't just need better systems — it needs you, stepping up and leading right where you are.
Listen now and start taking back the controls.
Also, be sure to check out our previous episode — "Life Never Gives You More Than You Can Handle" — where Des talks about navigating grief, pain, and finding renewed hope after life's toughest seasons.
Listen here: proteusleadership.com/pod/life-never-gives-you-more-than-you-can-handle (https://proteusleadership.com/pod/life-never-gives-you-more-than-you-can-handle/)
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23 Apr 2026
Life Never Gives You More Than You Can Handle!
What do you do when life hits harder than you ever imagined?
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Des Penny opens up about one of the most challenging seasons of his life, loss, grief, unexpected pain, and the emotional weight of navigating it all while still showing up for others.
But this isn’t just a story about hardship… it’s a masterclass inresilience, perspective, and leadership through adversity.
Des shares raw lessons from real life:
This episode is a reminder that life doesn’t just happen - we make it happen, and even in the toughest seasons, we still have a choice: to retreat… or to rise.
If you’re going through a difficult time or supporting someone who is, this conversation will meet you where you are and help you move forward.
Because at the end of the day…
You don’t know what you don’t know… but you do know this, you’ve got it.
Tune in, reflect, and take the next step forward.
22 Oct 2025
Why do I feel invisible?
In this episode, Why do I feel invisible? Des Penny discusses one of the most common yet unspoken challenges in leadership, feeling unseen, unsupported, and running on empty.
Through honesty and experience, Des shares six powerful insights to help you move from doubt to destiny. You’ll discover how to take back control, speak differently, and thrive rather than just cope.
As Des says, “No one can pour from an empty cup,” and “Doubt loves to creep in where self-care checks out.” This episode is a call to every leader to stop waiting, take back the controls, and remember that no one can look after the leader except the leader themself.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
12,630
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
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Quality
29
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
68
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