The BRAVE Leader Podcast

The BRAVE Leader Podcast is a show exploring leadership in the workplace and civic society. Unapologetic insights and interviews across a range of subjects and people into what works and what doesn't work in leadership.

EP52 | It's Back

After a long wait, season 2 is back. We kick off this season by reflecting on The BRAVE Leader book and celebrating what comes next for this next chapter of the podcast

02-24
13:37

EP 51 | Is Leadership Overrated?

The podcast is back. With some slight changes in terms of format but the same intent and delivery. In this new episode David explores the direction of the podcast and starts off by exploring the question, Is Leadership Overrated? Aspire for Emerging Leaders https://davidmcqueen.co.uk/aspire The BRAVE Leader Book https://davidmcqueen.co.uk/book

05-02
30:38

EP29 | Feedback, Breakfast of Champions

This week's episode is about the power of feedback for leaders. In this episode David explores, What is Good Feedback? Why you Need Good Feedback and How to Give Feedback Recommended Reading Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well Feel free to leave a message on the main page at anchor.fm/david-mcqueen

01-25
21:51

EP41 | Positive Leadership | Pam Zaballa

My guest is Pam Zaballa is the CEO of the No More Foundation and is a global leadership voice in tackling domestic violence.

08-10
26:39

EP40 | Think Productively | Graham Allcott

My guest today is Graham Allcott. Graham is founder of Think Productive. He is a social entrepreneur and former charity chief exec. His books include "How to be a Productivity Ninja". See his full list of books here

08-04
35:15

EP39 | The Importance of Values | Sarah Jenkins

My guest today is Sarah Jenkins. Sarah is the Managing Director at Saatchi and Saatchi London and a Trustee at Historic Royal Palaces. With a strong track record in marketing and advertising, I am excited to welcome her to this episode of The BRAVE Leader. Book Recommendation: Belonging: The Key to Transforming and Maintaining Diversity, Inclusion and Equity at Work

08-02
28:27

EP28 | Toxic Leadership

Not all leadership is good leadership. Sometimes it can be very toxic. In this weeks episode, David explores what toxic leadership looks like, the impact it can have on others and how we can explore through coaching and other resources how we can tackle it. Enjoy and please share and subscribe. 

10-30
31:42

EP 50 | Leadership Principles | Sophie Devonshire

In today's episode, I get to talk with Sophie Devonshire, CEO of The Marketing Society and the author of the books, Superfast: Lead at Speed  and Love Work: The seven steps to thrive at work.  A fitting conversation to wrap up this series around inclusive leadership.

01-25
43:16

EP 49 | Geeks shall inherit the Earth | Tamara Littleton

My guest for this episode is Tamara Littleton, CEO and Founder of The Social Element agency, and Co-Founder of crisis simulation company Polpeo. This conversation was a long time coming and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

01-24
40:00

EP 48 | Learning in the Moment | Michael Barrington-Hibbert

In this episode, I get to talk to Michael Barrington-Hibbert, CEO of Barrington Hibbert Associates, investor and co founder of 10000 Black Interns.

01-23
46:50

EP 47 | Kindess is not Weakness | Harley Kisberg

Today's guest on this episode is Harley Kisberg, Founder of ITech Media

01-20
31:18

EP 46 | Positive Leadership | Shazia Ginai

My guest for this episode is Shazia Ginai. When we recorded this she was the of CEO Neuro-Insight in the UK and is now currently Chief Growth Office at Catalyx. A lovely conversation on positive leadership

01-19
45:55

EP 45 | Being Authentic | Paul Carrick Brunson

Our guest today is Paul Carrick Brunson. A relationship counselor, matchmaker, serial entrepreneur, co-host of UK’s Celebs Go Dating and Married at First Sight UK

01-18
42:18

EP44 | Lead by Example | Nicola Mendelson CBE

In this episode, I get to speak to Nicola Mendelson CBE the VP of Global Business Group at Meta.

01-17
25:47

EP43 | A New Direction

My leadership podcast is being rebranded as The David McQueen Podcast In this episode I explain the reason behind this and what I want to do differently

01-16
09:15

EP42 | The Power of Self Awareness | Gina Head

My guest is Gina Head Brand Director at Mars, NED @ Rutland First CIC and Mentor

10-04
30:15

EP38 | Levelling Up | June Angelides

In today's episode of The BRAVE Leader, I get to talk leadership with June Angelides MBE. June is an investor, a columnist for the Financial Times and a strong advocate for the rights of working mothers. June is passionate about getting people from all backgrounds into careers in tech and helping more underrepresented founders gain access to funding. Apologise for my sound editing but I hope you will get some juicy insights from our conversation

05-08
28:46

EP37 | The Power of Rapport | Louisa Clarke

In today's episode, I get to talk leadership with Louisa Clarke, Managing Director of Operations for the Churchill Group

04-05
43:22

EP36 | Thinking Outside the Box | Roger Wade

This is The BRAVE Leader Podcast, and I am your host David McQueen, International Speaker and Executive Coach. In this episode I kick off my series of interviews with leaders. My guest today is Roger Wade, CEO and Founder of Boxpark. 

03-24
48:16

EP35 | Don't Be A Dickhead

This is The BRAVE Leader Podcast, and I am your host David McQueen, International Speaker, and Executive Coach. Join me each week as I share insights and interview a range of fabulous leaders on what inclusive leadership looks like for them. No silver bullets here, just honest and direct conversations on how leadership shows up, the good and the bad. Today I will be talking about the All Blacks and their leadership policy of not being a dickhead. Enjoy

03-14
06:36

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