Thoughtful Leadership from AMBITIOUS

Welcome to the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS. In this series we will look to explore some of the challenges that today’s leaders face when leading a business and what it takes to be a thoughtful leader. Hosted by AMBITIOUS Deputy MD, Laura Lear, an expert in corporate communications and leadership advisory. Laura will be talking to a host of individuals from a range of organisations and sectors including entrepreneurs, business experts, and academics, to dig a little deeper into the challenges, opportunities, and threats being faced by these inspirational leaders - from building purpose and your north star, to ESG and culture. Thoughtful leadership comes in many different shapes and sizes, and this series will look to uncover just that and why it is so crucial for today’s world.

Thoughtful Leadership from AMBITIOUS is a business podcast hosted by AMBITIOUS, with 13 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.

AMBITIOUS hosts Thoughtful Leadership from AMBITIOUS, a business show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Leading through Uncertainty: Banking, Business and Growth with Carmen Peacock

  Apr 29, 202629 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, Laura Lear speaks with Carmen Peacock, Head of Corporate Banking for Lloyds Bank, Chair of the CBI South West and a senior leader helping to shape the region’s economic future.</p> <p>Originally from Romania, Carmen moved to the UK to study banking before building a career across some of the UK’s largest financial institutions. From working at the Bank of England during the financial crisis to leading national teams through the pandemic, her journey has been shaped by a consistent focus on creating value for businesses, comm...

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  Episode #4

  From Policy to Practice: A Leadership Journey in Health Innovation with Ruth Cousens

  Mar 26, 202634 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, Laura speaks with Ruth Cousens, Founder and CEO of Thiscovery - a Cambridge University spin‑out transforming how organisations gather insight to design meaningful health and care innovation.</p> <p>With a career spanning the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit, the NHS, major charities, and Nesta’s social innovation ecosystem, Ruth brings rare cross‑sector experience to one of healthcare’s biggest challenges: how to truly understand the needs of patients, staff, and communities at scale.</p> <p>Her leadership journey is rooted in values, purpose, and a deep belief in...

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  Episode #3

  The Yes Effect: How Embracing Chances Transforms Careers with Emma Foster

  Dec 18, 202528 minS2

  <p>In this episode, host Laura Lear is joined by Emma Foster, Managing Director at Kohler Mira - the global business behind sector.-leading brands such as Mira Showers.</p><p> </p><p>With a 20-year career at Kohler Mira, Emma has progressed through the organisation, building deep expertise and earning her leadership role through consistent performance, commitment, and impact. Her journey reflects a mindset of saying yes to opportunity - taking on new challenges, broadening her experience, and continuously raising the bar for herself and her teams.</p><p> </p><p>In this open and engaging conversation, Emma reflects on...

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  Episode #2

  From NHS Surgeon to Health Tech CEO: How Tympa Health is Transforming Hearing Care with Dr Krish Ramdoo

  Nov 20, 202528 minS2

  <p>In this episode, host Laura Lear sits down with Dr. Krish Ramdoo  - former ENT surgeon turned founder and CEO of Tympa Health, one of the UK’s fastest-growing health-tech companies.</p><p>Krish’s unusual path from operating theatre to boardroom has given him a rare blend of clinical expertise, commercial insight, and mission-driven leadership. What began as a problem he saw daily in the NHS - delayed access to ear and hearing care - has evolved into a global platform now supporting over 45,000 patients every month.</p><p>From raising millions in investment to scaling teams and expan...

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  Zig When They Zag: Inside Apple’s Creative Culture with Sam Oliver

  Oct 22, 202530 minS2

  <p>The Thoughtful Leadership Podcast is back! In this episode, host Laura Lear sits down with Sam Oliver, Creative Director and former Apple leader whose career spans some of the world’s top agencies, including Ogilvy, BBH, and Wieden+Kennedy - and one of the most influential brands on the planet.</p><p>At Apple, Sam helped shape the creative culture behind some of the most iconic product launches in tech history. Leading a cross-functional team of 18 creatives inside Apple’s in-house agency, he worked at the intersection of design, strategy, and global storytelling, managing creative ownership, collaboration, and speed at s...

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