Leadership and Culture First

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.

Leadership and Culture First is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Leadership and Culture First, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  When Your Career No Longer Fits

  May 21, 202643 minS0

  <p>What happens when the career you built no longer feels like the right fit?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Leadership and Culture First, 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...

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  When Work Gets Tough: Leading Through Change and Uncertainty

  Apr 22, 202640 minS0

  <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...

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  Why Leadership Feels So Hard Right Now (And What To Do About It)

  Apr 8, 202642 minS0

  <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>Why leaders feel overwhelmed and under...

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  Find Your Fit or Burn Out Trying: Leadership, Culture and Courage

  Mar 25, 202647 minS0

  <p>What if the problem isn’t you… but the environment you’re in?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Leadership and Culture First, Sharon Black and Dr Nichola Ashby are joined by <b>Katie Gooblar</b> and <b>Rebecca “Bex” Herbert</b> from Rebel Hive for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture and finding where you truly fit.</p><p></p><p>Together, they explore what it really means to lead through complexity, challenge outdated systems and build environments where people can thrive, not just survive.</p><p>From navigating senior leadership as women, to understanding the impact of...

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  Why “Working Hard” Isn’t Enough to Get Promoted

  Mar 13, 202637 minS0

  <p>In this episode of <b>Leadership and Culture First</b>, host <b>Dr Sharon Black</b> is joined by <b>Michelle Knight</b>, executive coach, inclusive leadership expert and founder of Transforming Her Work.</p><p></p><p>Michelle shares her journey from a 20 year career in international law to becoming a leadership coach focused on helping organisations build inclusive, high performing cultures. As a former law firm director and EDI board member, she brings firsthand experience of navigating senior leadership in environments where inclusion is not always guaranteed.</p><p></p><p>The conversation explores the realities behind...

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