In this episode, I’m excited to introduce my brand new co-host, Lara Cullen, as we launch a new series within the podcast: Impactful Teams.

We’re diving into what really makes a team impactful - not just in terms of performance, but in how aligned, influential, and sustainable their success is.

Lara and I share our brand-new Impactful Teams framework to help teams grow their impact. We talk about why psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and shared purpose are essential ingredients, and why even high-performing teams can still have hidden challenges holding them back.

We also share the story behind how Lara and I started working together and how our different but complementary strengths have shaped the way we support leaders and teams.

If you’re leading a team—or want to take your already successful team to the next level—this episode will give you practical insights and a clear starting point to increase your team's influence and impact.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why I’ve invited Lara Cullen to co-host episodes focused on Impactful Teams
• The story of how we met and why we decided to collaborate
• Our Align–Amplify–Embed framework for building Impactful Teams
• What really drives team success (hint: it’s not just the individuals)
• The 5 key elements of team alignment using our TEAMS model
• How to amplify your team’s voice and influence across your organisation
• The importance of embedding change to make it last
• How you can find out how impactful your team really is right now

This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder.

Work with us:

• Impactful Teams Scorecard – It takes just 2 minutes to discover where your team is strong and where you might want to focus next. You’ll get personalised results—and for a limited time, you can also book a free 30-minute call to talk through them.
• Visit our new Impactful Teams website

Work with Carla:

• 1:1 Leadership Coaching with Carla – get the support you need to thrive in your role. Book a discovery call

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Have you just landed a new leadership role? Congratulations – now what?

In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to set yourself up for success in your first 90 days and beyond. I’ve been a new senior leader multiple times myself, supported countless coaching clients through the transition, and even placed senior leaders when I ran a recruitment agency – so this is one of my favourite topics to share on.

Whether you're stepping into your first senior role or switching organizations at a senior level, I’ll help you avoid the common traps and start your new role with clarity and confidence.

🔍 What I cover in this episode:

• The biggest mistakes new leaders make – and how to avoid them
• Why over-promising and trying to "know it all" early on can derail your influence
• The Valley of Doom – why it’s real, and how to move through it faster
• The key mindset shift that will help you feel more confident when you don’t have all the answers
• How to start strong: building trust, strategic relationships, and team insight
• The conversations you must have with your line manager early on
• How to assess your team and create a leadership development plan
• What to do three months in: reflect, realign, and co-create your team’s future vision

This episode is packed with practical tips you can implement immediately – plus some heartfelt encouragement if you’re doubting yourself right now.

This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Impactful Teams Scorecard – Discover how your team measures up and how you can grow your team’s impact.
• Need support in your new role? Coaching can help you navigate the transition with confidence. Drop me a message on LinkedIn or Book a discovery call

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Please share this episode with a fellow leader who needs to hear it.

Leave a review to support the show or reach out to me directly — I’d love to hear what landed most for you.

Are you a leader who’s ever been told you’re too nice, too collaborative, too emotional, or just too different to fit into senior leadership? Or perhaps you’ve never been told that but at some level you sense that you don’t fit the typical leadership mould.

In this episode, I’m flipping the script on outdated leadership expectations and exploring how your difference is actually your strength.

What You’ll Learn:

• What “the leadership mould” really is — and who it was built for
• The hidden cost of trying to fit into a leadership style that doesn’t align with your values
• Why traditional feedback like “you need more gravitas” often reflects bias, not fact
• The power of leading with empathy, reflection, and authenticity
• Real-life examples, including Jacinda Ardern’s leadership style and Carla’s own journey
• 3 practical shifts to help you embrace your leadership identity and develop to the next level of leadership

This is Influence & Impact for Leaders, the podcast that helps leaders like you increase your impact and build a happy and high performing team. Each episode delivers focused, actionable insights you can implement immediately, to be better at your job without working harder.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Impactful Teams Scorecard – Discover how your team measures up and how you can grow your team’s impact.
• 1:1 Leadership Coaching with Carla – Define your unique leadership brand and thrive outside the mould. Book a discovery call

📢 If This Resonated…

Please share this episode with a fellow leader who needs to hear it.

Leave a review to support the show or reach out to me directly — I’d love to hear what landed most for you.