Brazen Leaders - The Human Edge

You hired external expertise to move faster. So why does your team feel heavier? Why is trust more fragile? Why are meetings more political? Why are employees quieter? Why are freelancers slightly detached? This isn’t about freelancing as a trend. It’s about psychological contracts colliding inside your team. In this episode, I unpack: – Why fairness becomes fragile when contracts differ – How unclear ownership quietly fuels burnout – Why psychological safety drops in blended teams – The hidd...

Most leaders say they value open communication. And yet, conflict is the one thing they consistently avoid. Not because they don’t know how to handle it. But because stepping into conflict threatens their image, their comfort, and their sense of belonging. In this episode of Brazen Leaders – The Human Edge, we talk about what conflict avoidance really is: not emotional intelligence, not maturity, but a quiet abdication of leadership responsibility. You’ll hear why: avoiding conflict creates ...

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on overwhelm. It’s not about managing your time better or trying to juggle more—it’s about recognizing that overwhelm is a choice and learning how to take back control. We dive into what really causes that feeling of drowning in responsibilities and how you can shift your mindset to lead with clarity and power. This is for the ambitious leaders who are tired of spinning their wheels and are ready to stop letting overwhelm call the shots. What You'll ...

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on how you handle life’s curveballs. It’s time to take control of those frustrating moments and turn them into opportunities for growth. I’m sharing a powerful mindset tool that will help you lead yourself—and others—with resilience, confidence, and a whole lot of perspective. This is about leadership in every sense, from the boardroom to your own inner world. We’re not here to sugarcoat anything—just practical, game-changing insights to help you ste...

In this episode, we cut the BS and dive into a skill every leader needs: evaluating without tearing yourself apart. This isn’t about giving yourself a pass, it’s about learning how to reflect, grow, and move forward without the self-sabotage. I’ll share what I’ve learned from my own journey and from working with ambitious women like you. We’ll talk about how to turn your mistakes and setbacks into fuel for growth, without getting stuck in judgment. Ready to lead yourself differently? Let’s ge...

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of daily rituals. It’s not just about going through the motions; it’s about creating intentional actions that set the tone for your day and bring balance to your life. We’ll explore how morning and evening rituals can help you take control, align your actions with your goals, and live with purpose. No fluff, just practical strategies to help you design rituals that work for you, so you can own your day, every day. What You'll Learn: ...

In this empowering episode, join Amélie as she shares powerful strategies to help you commit to yourself, stay reliable, and lead with unshakable confidence. Learn how to harness your inner strength, treat yourself with compassion and honesty, and strategically prepare for success. What You'll Learn: The power of self-commitment and reliabilityHow to treat yourself with compassion and honestyStrategic preparation to overcome obstacles and stay on trackBuilding confidence and self-trustUseful ...

In this episode, we dive deep into the essential skill of emotional regulation. Learn how to master your emotions and turn them into your ultimate edge in both your professional and personal life. We'll break down four practical steps to help you be more aware, adjust, embrace, and build resilience with your emotions. Get the detailed practice steps from this episode on our blog: [link to blog post] How do you feel today? Like really?! Listen now and transform your leadership! Discover t...

In this week’s episode, we dive into the art of self-leadership. We explore how to take control of your life and steer towards greatness. This episode is packed with insights on recognising when deeper changes are needed, overcoming self-gaslighting, and creating actionable plans to achieve your goals. Listen now to discover how to feel better every day by taking meaningful action. Plus, get access to my free check-in tool to gain clarity and set clear priorities in just 15 minutes! 📍 Free...

In this episode I dive into the heart of guilt and its impact on your leadership and personal life. Guilt can hold you back from reaching your full potential, but it doesn't have to. In this episode, I share practical exercises to help you identify, understand, and overcome guilt, all inspired by our latest blog post. Join me as I guide you through: - Breaking down the root causes of your guilt. - Engaging in self-dialogue to reframe your perspective. - Implementing actionable steps to learn...

In this thrilling episode, I take one of the scariest and most exhilarating plunges in my career - transitioning from "People & Digital" to "Brazen", a new leadership platform designed to empower human-centric leaders. As I share the six valuable lessons learned from my six-year journey as an entrepreneur, you will discover the challenges, bets, and brave moves that brought me to this point. Tune in to learn about my vision for Brazen - a launch pad for leaders seeking to create courageou...

This week I’m so excited to welcome Murielle Marie to the podcast. Murielle is a career coach who loves to explore the subject of work. Together, we discuss how the definition of ‘work’ is changing, and what we can all do to help feel less stuck in our careers. Alternatively, if you’re short on time, I’ve also condensed all the key info into a summarized, quicker-read version right here. Useful links: Sign up for the free CX mini-courseSign up to my weekly newsletter, the only CX newsletter t...