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Ten Leaders. One Question.A brand new series hosted by Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd.Each episode spotlights a leader has moved the needle in their field, transformed the world around them, and left a lasting mark.Guests include the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, London Stock Exchange CEO Julia Hoggett, England rugby captain Maro Itoje, Big Issue co-founder John Bird, and more.New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday.This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. This is a Hera Production.Proudly supported by British Airways.
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- Yesterday14 min
How to Lead from the Front: Maro Itoje (Bonus)
England and Saracens Rugby captain Maro Itoje continues the conversation with hosts Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd . He talks about practical tactics for high-performing teams and shifting teams from a "me to we" mindset. Maro discusses delivering personal performance before asking it of others, making tough calls under high stakes, and combining leadership traits from key inspirational figures. Key takeaways include: Building a "We, Not Me" Culture: How to align diverse, high-performing individuals around a shared vision where every member feels valued. Leading by Example: Why a leader’s primary duty is to perform at a high level first to maintain legitimacy before directing others. Decision-Making Under Pressure: Techniques for keeping calm in pivotal, high-stakes moments by consulting trusted peers while ultimately trusting your gut. Listen and watch the full interview with Maro Itoje on the This is Leadership feed. This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday. Credits: Hosts and Executive Producers: Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd Guest: Maro Itoje Production: Hera Sponsor: British Airways ----------------------- Follow the conversation Instagram: instagram.com/thisisleadership.podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thisisleadership YouTube: youtube.com/@thisisleadership Substack: thisisleadership.substack.com
- 3 days ago32 min
Leading in Sport: From Me to We: Maro Itoje
England and Saracens rugby captain Maro Itoje joins hosts Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd. Maro reflects on his career and the lessons he has learned about leadership on and off the pitch. He discussed managing peers, staying authentic, learning from defeat, and balancing elite sport with impactful work beyond the pitch. Key takeaways include: Authenticity & Adaptability: Why effective leadership looks different for everyone and requires staying true to your core values. Foundational Values & Early Lessons: How family, heritage, discipline, empathy, and humility shape his approach as a leader. Leading Peers & Younger Talent: Navigating the dynamics of leading teammates who are both older and younger, while gaining respect through clear standards. Growth Through Winning & Losing: Reflections on high-pressure moments—such as the 2019 World Cup final—and the vital importance of trusting the process over short-term results. Impact Beyond the Pitch: The role of athletes as societal role models and Maro's passion for art, culture, and social philanthropy. Credits: Guest: Maro Itoje Hosts and Executive Producers: Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd Production: Hera Sponsor: British Airways This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday. ----------------------- Follow the conversation Instagram: instagram.com/thisisleadership.podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thisisleadership YouTube: youtube.com/@thisisleadership Substack: thisisleadership.substack.com
- 1 weeks ago19 min
How to Create a Culture Where People Can Shoot You Down: Julia Hoggett (Bonus)
In this further conversation with London Stock Exchange CEO Dame Julia Hoggett DBE, hosts Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd focus on one essential leadership behaviour: putting deep collaboration and great teamwork at the centre of an organisation. Julia shares concrete, highly actionable frameworks for building high-performing, psychologically safe teams capable of solving complex problems together. Key takeaways include: The Power of "Straw Man" Decision-Making & Psychological Safety: How offering a starting hypothesis and encouraging your team to "shoot it down" speeds up progress, breaks down hierarchy, and builds a culture where admitting mistakes is normalised. Addressing "The Elephant in the Room": Why every team needs "pokey, proddy" people who are explicitly empowered to speak up about hard truths and point out blind spots before they become problems. The 9:00 AM Monday "Open Outcry" Village: Why bringing every business function-from risk and legal to HR and marketing-into the same room weekly breaks down silos and ensures total alignment. Reframing Personal Brand for Others: Overcoming discomfort around personal branding by realising that your visibility isn't for your ego, but to give your team confidence, purpose, and direction. Mastering Time Management with "Purple Patches": Julia's two 1/3-based pie charts for time allocation and how colour-coding her diary allows her to intentionally block out non-negotiable time for strategic internal focus. Listen and watch the full interview with Dame Julia Hoggett DBE on the This is Leadership feed. This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday. Credits: Guest: Dame Julia Hoggett DBE Hosts and Executive Producers: Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd Production: Hera Sponsor: British Airways ----------------------- Follow the conversation Instagram: instagram.com/thisisleadership.podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thisisleadership YouTube: youtube.com/@thisisleadership Substack: thisisleadership.substack.com
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Leading by Sharing the Stage: Julia Hoggett
Dame Julia Hoggett DBE, CEO of the London Stock Exchange joins hosts Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd to discuss what it truly takes to transform a 300-year-old institution. Julia unpacks her non-linear journey, from navigating high-stakes decisions during the 2008 financial crisis to becoming the first openly gay woman to lead the exchange. In this conversation, she shares practical leadership philosophies that apply everywhere, whether in the boardroom or in daily life. Key takeaways include: Leading from Any Seat & "Dancing on the Edge of Authority": Why leadership isn't tied to a fancy title, but rather to taking complete ownership of your space, stepping up to solve problems, and pushing boundaries to achieve clear goals. Navigating High-Stakes Crisis Leadership: Learnings from leading a major bank during the 2008 financial crisis and the vital importance of making long-term, ethical decisions you can be proud of years later. Authenticity vs. "Covering": Julia’s experience coming out early in her finance career, why she chooses to be the exact same person at home as in the office, and the operational value of building environments where everyone can thrive. The "Life’s Little Victories" Habit: A daily habit for building confidence, embracing continuous learning, and staying grounded through honest self-reflection. Credits: Guest: Dame Julia Hoggett DBE Hosts and Executive Producers: Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd Production: Hera Sponsor: British Airways This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday. ----------------------- Follow the conversation Instagram: instagram.com/thisisleadership.podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thisisleadership YouTube: youtube.com/@thisisleadership Substack: thisisleadership.substack.com
- 2 weeks ago12 min
How Your Story Can be Your Superpower: Ashley John-Baptiste (Bonus)
Ashley John-Baptiste joins hosts Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd to discuss the critical role of courage in effective leadership. Ashley reflects on the initial risks of sharing his personal, traumatic past in his memoir Looked After and how taking those risks created a lasting impact for the care-experienced community. He shares practical lessons on stepping up to authority, balancing vulnerability with self-protection, and building a foundation for courageous leadership. Key takeaways include: Vulnerability as a Leadership Superpower: How opening up about personal struggles and trauma can spark change and resonate deeply with audiences. Setting Boundaries with Authenticity: The importance of knowing when to be vulnerable on your own terms and learning to say "no" to protect your personal well-being. Challenging the Status Quo: Ashley’s experience advocating for himself with his local MP to keep his housing when entering university, illustrating the need to push back against arbitrary barriers. The Sum Total of Support: Recognising that courageous individual leadership is often built on the collective support of local mentors, care workers, and advocates. Listen and watch the full interview with Ashley John-Baptiste on the This is Leadership feed. This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday. Credits: Hosts and Executive Producers: Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd Guest: Ashley John-Baptiste Production: Hera Sponsor: British Airways ----------------------- Follow the conversation Instagram: instagram.com/thisisleadership.podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thisisleadership YouTube: youtube.com/@thisisleadership Substack: thisisleadership.substack.com
- 2 weeks ago35 min
Teach Yourself to Lead: Ashley John-Baptiste
Award-winning journalist, author, and social entrepreneur Ashley John-Baptiste joins hosts Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd. Reflecting on his journey from the UK care system to Cambridge University and national broadcasting, Ashley redefines traditional concepts of leadership by sharing the profound impact of everyday mentors. He discusses how staying true to his authentic self enabled him to connect deeply with communities and drive real-world change through his journalism and advocacy. Key takeaways include: Redefining Everyday Leadership: How simple, unglamorous acts of consistency-such as a residential care worker ensuring Ashley got to school every morning-demonstrate true leadership. Navigating Elite Environments: The mental battles, self-advocacy, and determination required to overcome systemic barriers when transitioning from care to Cambridge University. The Power of Authentic Storytelling: How bringing his lived experience to major news assignments, like the Grenfell Tower fire coverage, built trust and reshaped his approach to broadcasting. Driving Policy and Systemic Change: How Ashley's memoir Looked After and his documentaries directly influenced government policy, parliamentary motions, and social support for care leavers. Empowerment and Advice for Aspiring Leaders: Why titles aren't necessary to make an impact, using your voice against injustice, and Ashley’s essential recipe for effective leadership. Credits: Hosts and Executive Producers: Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd Guest: Ashley John-Baptiste Production: Hera Sponsor: British Airways This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday. ----------------------- Follow the conversation Instagram: instagram.com/thisisleadership.podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thisisleadership YouTube: youtube.com/@thisisleadership Substack: thisisleadership.substack.com
- 3 weeks ago13 min
How to Lead with Courage in an Uncertain World: Martha Lane-Fox (Bonus)
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox and hosts Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd further the conversation with a focus on leading through uncertainty and leading with courage. Martha discusses how to reframe discomfort into growth, demystifies resilience as a trainable muscle broken down into micro-moments and shares actionable tips for staying engaged and grounded in an ambiguous world. Key takeaways include: Courage as an Enabling Tool: How standing up for core values and having direct, uncomfortable conversations is the real key to achieving meaningful goals. Storytelling and Delivery in Complex Environments: Lessons from founding the UK Government Digital Service (GDS)—balancing a compelling narrative with relentless execution. Resilience as a Muscle: Rebuilding through micro-milestones and breaking down overwhelming challenges into tiny, achievable steps (illustrated by her time on the Twitter board while hospitalised). Navigating Ambiguity and Setbacks: Giving yourself permission to process grief during setbacks while actively seeking knowledge, data, and human connections to regain agency in an uncertain world. Listen and watch the full interview with Martha Lane-Fox on the This is Leadership feed. This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday. Credits: Hosts and Executive Producers: Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd Guest: Baroness Martha Lane-Fox Production: Hera Sponsor: British Airways ----------------------- Follow the conversation Instagram: instagram.com/thisisleadership.podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thisisleadership YouTube: youtube.com/@thisisleadership Substack: thisisleadership.substack.com
- 3 weeks ago35 min
Leading by Shaping a More Resilient Future: Martha Lane-Fox
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox joins hosts Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd for an inspiring conversation on reshaping leadership, handling public scrutiny, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing world. Key Takeaways include: • Redefining Leadership: Rejecting the "strong man" caricature of leadership, emphasising that true leadership lives in micro-moments of bravery, high EQ, and bringing people along with a shared vision. • Navigating High-Profile Setbacks: She reflects candidly on taking lastminute.com public during the dot-com era, dealing with extreme public criticism, and learning to focus strictly on what you can control. • Leading in the Age of AI: Why leaders and CEOs must stay hands-on with emerging tech, foster continuous learning across teams, and advocate for widespread digital inclusion. Credits: Guest: Baroness Martha Lane-Fox Hosts and Executive Producers: Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd Production: Hera Sponsor: British Airways This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday. ----------------------- Follow the conversation Instagram: instagram.com/thisisleadership.podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thisisleadership YouTube: youtube.com/@thisisleadership Substack: thisisleadership.substack.com
About This is Leadership
Ten Leaders. One Question.A brand new series hosted by Karen Blackett CBE and Katie Lloyd.Each episode spotlights a leader has moved the needle in their field, transformed the world around them, and left a lasting mark.Guests include the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, London Stock Exchange CEO Julia Hoggett, England rugby captain Maro Itoje, Big Issue co-founder John Bird, and more.New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus conversations every Thursday.This is Leadership. This is for Everyone. This is a Hera Production.Proudly supported by British Airways.
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