Fearless Forward Podcast

Leading with heart

With Bruce Cryer, 06.02.26

Embracing our wholeness – including our fears, grief, and uncertainty – while staying connected to what brings us alive can lead us to unexpected renewal and purpose, even in the darkest moments. Bruce Cryer is a multifaceted professional with a career spanning creativity, science, leadership, and wellness. He’s the former CEO of HeartMath, a research-based […]

The reward of listening to your fear

With Peter Whealy, 23.01.26

The behaviours and strategies that bring us success may not be the same ones that lead to fulfilment. Pausing to listen to our fears, rather than constantly outrunning them through action, can reveal what truly matters and guide us towards more meaningful leadership and life choices. Peter Whealy is a learning and development professional with […]

Trusting in the mountains

With Jack Hubbard, 09.01.26

Slowing down and trusting your intuition can help you navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity. When we step away from our screens and reconnect with nature, we gain perspective, access our deeper wisdom, and find the courage to pursue meaningful work despite fear. Jack Hubbard is a creative entrepreneur and co-founder of three successful businesses: […]

How to be your own source of support in troubling times

With Ronel Hentschel, 12.12.25

In times of overwhelming challenge and uncertainty, the ability to silence the noise, listen deeply, and connect with something larger than ourselves – whether through faith, values, or inner wisdom – is what carries us through and reveals the path forward, transforming our struggles into purpose and our pain into the power to help others. […]

Saying “yes, and” to fear

With Stephen Burt, 28.11.25

Humans are wired to fear uncertainty and the unknown, and we often avoid potential opportunities because they seem too risky or uncomfortable. We cling to familiar patterns even when they no longer serve us, worried about what might happen if we let go. This week’s guest, Stephen Burt, suggests embracing uncertainty as a path to […]

Leadership at ground level, not from the top floor

With Kate Davies, 14.11.25

Rigid hierarchies can stifle innovation and create environments where employees wait for permission rather than taking initiative. In these cultures, people are afraid to contribute ideas, fearing rejection or overstepping boundaries. Kate Davies demonstrates how transformative leadership comes through relationships, not titles. By breaking down hierarchical barriers and creating genuine connections with her team, she […]

Leading from trust

With John Blakey, 31.10.25

In today’s corporate world, fear-driven leadership has created environments where bullying and vaguely psychopathic behaviours are normalised. Leaders often believe success requires ruthlessness, breeding cultures where employees feel unsafe to be themselves. John Blakey offers a transformative alternative: trust-based leadership. His approach demonstrates that leaders who prioritise trustworthiness can deliver outstanding results without resorting to […]

The leader turning a fashion retailer into a beacon of sustainability

With Lynne Walker, 17.10.25

The fashion industry is facing a critical environmental crisis with fast fashion and disposable clothing contributing significantly to global waste. The continued production and disposal of fashion items at current rates will accelerate climate change, deplete natural resources, and harm communities in manufacturing regions. Livelihoods will be threatened as resources become scarcer, affecting the 650,000+ […]

The world doesn’t need you to be quiet and small

With Lauren Currie, 03.10.25

Women are often socialised to believe that confidence will make them unlikeable or threatening. Lauren Currie OBE, founder of Upfront, shares her experience of receiving messages from childhood that “the world prefers me when I am quiet and small”. This pressure leads many women to hide their accomplishments and dim their light. But confidence is […]