Welcome to “Be Seen, Be Chosen” —the first step toward unlocking your true leadership potential! 🚀 In this video, we dive into the invisible criteria that get you promoted and show you why conforming to the status quo won’t help you rise in your career. Learn how embracing your unique identity and standing out authentically are the real keys to career success. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or trying to find your true voice in leadership, this video will empower you to lead with conf...
Jun 08, 2025•20 min•Season 12Ep. 2
Why You’re Being Overlooked for Promotion — And What to Do About It Even if you're doing all the right things. Even if you’ve been told to “just keep working hard.” Learn the leadership visibility shifts that actually get you chosen — without playing office politics. ✅ The Real Reason Hard Work Alone Doesn’t Get You Promoted (And why people with half your capability keep leapfrogging you) ✅ The Invisible Leadership Criteria No One Tells You Understand what decision-makers are really looking for ...
May 29, 2025•14 min•Season 12Ep. 1
Avoid These 5 Mistakes New Leaders Make Welcome to We Brave Leaders , the podcast where we help rising leaders navigate the challenges of leadership with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Today, we’re diving into a critical topic for anyone stepping into a new leadership role: the first 90 days. Those three months can make or break your leadership journey, setting the tone for how your team sees you, how trust is built, and how momentum takes off—or stalls. We’ll be exploring the five most co...
Jan 15, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Your first 90 days as a leader are a critical transition period—one that sets the tone for your leadership style, team relationships, and long-term success. This webinar is designed for rising leaders preparing for or currently navigating their first 90 days in a new role. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to help you lead with confidence, quiet self-doubt, and empower others, all while avoiding common pitfalls that many leaders face in this pivotal phase. Get your free Overcome Imposter...
Jan 09, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week a change from the planned episode and a reflection on the events across UK cities in the past week and a reflection on the consequences of feeling not heard. What happened on the streets of UK cities may not replicate exactly in the boardrooms and offices of companies around the world but listening and enabling people to be and feel heard are critical enablers of potential. Find out what's holding back your leadership greatness www.ianbrowne.com
Aug 11, 2024•10 min•Season 9Ep. 4
In this episode Introduction - Writing helps make sense of swirling thoughts. - Observations on productivity and biological rhythms: - Personal example: best work done in the morning. - Challenge for leaders with busy schedules. The Reality of Modern Workload - Overwhelming amount of data to process daily (~30GB). - Inbox management: - Personal anecdote comparing his and his son’s inbox. - Digital distractions from multiple sources. Maximizing Morning Productivity - Importance of morning hours f...
Jul 21, 2024•13 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Link to find out what's holding you back: https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 In the Season 7 finale of Thriving Leader, we delve into the common cognitive traps that even the most successful leaders can fall into. Reflecting on recent client conversations, we identify three major fallacies that can impede your productivity and career progress: the sunk cost fallacy, the age-norm fallacy, and the social pressure fallacy. These mental barriers can keep you stuck and prevent you from unlocking your fu...
Jul 12, 2024•16 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Podcast Summary: Navigating the Success Trap in a VUCA World Link to find out which are your key saboteurs, what's holding you back here: https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 **Episode Overview:** This episode explores the evolving landscape of career success and the pitfalls of comparing ourselves to others. We discuss the concept of the success trap, the impact of imposter syndrome, and how self-sabotage undermines our potential. We'll also introduce the Positive Intelligence methodology as a tool ...
Jul 05, 2024•13 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Link to find your saboteurs https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 Episode Overview: In this episode, we delve into the influence of reality TV on our self-perception, particularly how it can fuel imposter syndrome and unhealthy comparisons. We'll explore the story of Jeannie and Sylvie, two tech professionals, to illustrate these concepts and discuss strategies to combat self-doubt and foster gratitude. Key Points: The Birth of Reality TV: October 14, 2007, marked the debut of Keeping Up with the Kard...
Jun 28, 2024•15 min•Season 7Ep. 12
### Podcast Summary: Balancing Strengths to Prevent Self-Sabotage in Conscientious Individuals Links https://www.discprofiles.com/disc-styles/ Find your saboteurs https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 **Episode Overview:** In this episode, we explore how individuals with a Conscientious personality type (according to the DISC model) can harness their strengths while being wary of potential pitfalls. We'll discuss the importance of balancing these traits to avoid self-sabotage and imposter syndrome. **...
Jun 21, 2024•13 min•Season 7Ep. 11
### Podcast Summary: Leveraging Steadiness Personality Type for Career Success Link to DISC https://www.discprofiles.com/disc-styles/ Link to find your saboteurs https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 **Episode Overview:** In this episode, we delve into the Steadiness personality type within the DISC model, focusing on how individuals with this style can effectively utilize their strengths while being mindful of potential challenges. We'll explore the importance of understanding all DISC types to impro...
Jun 14, 2024•14 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Harnessing Influence Personality Type for Career Success Link to DISC, find your profile https://www.discprofiles.com/disc-styles/ Discover your Saboteurs - ten minutes to success! https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 **Episode Overview:** In this episode, we explore the Influence personality type within the DISC model, examining how individuals with this dominant style can leverage their strengths effectively while avoiding common pitfalls. We also discuss how all personality types can interact harm...
Jun 07, 2024•15 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Podcast Summary: Unleashing Your True Potential by Avoiding Self-Sabotage Key links: DISC assessment https://www.discprofiles.com/disc-styles/ Key links: Saboteur assessment https://ianbrowne.distribute.so/wwwianbrownecom-for-ian-browne-coaching Episode Overview: In this episode, we delve into the complex relationship between our strengths and self-sabotage, exploring how our innate talents can sometimes work against us. We'll discuss how to harness our strengths effectively without letting them...
May 31, 2024•15 min•Season 7Ep. 8
🎙️ Podcast Synopsis: Breaking Free from the Scarcity Loop Join us on a journey into the intricate world of human behavior, where the allure of Las Vegas casinos and the psychology behind slot machines offer profound insights into our daily struggles with Imposter Syndrome. In this episode, we explore the Scarcity Loop, a phenomenon deeply ingrained in our pursuit of reward and perpetuated by Imposter Syndrome. Drawing parallels between the allure of Vegas and workplace dynamics, we uncover the ...
Apr 04, 2024•14 min•Season 7Ep. 4
🎙️ Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Workplace Join us on this insightful podcast episode as we unravel the complexities of Imposter Syndrome and its profound impact on our professional lives. Work, inherently social, often hinges on the approval of others, making it fertile ground for Imposter Syndrome to thrive. But what exactly is Imposter Syndrome, and how does it manifest in our daily lives? We begin by debunking the age-old advice of "never resting on your laurels....
Mar 21, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In a world where each of us is akin to a book constantly being written, what narratives shape our lives and decisions? Join us this week as we embark on a journey through the intricate realm of self-storying and its profound impact on our psyche. 🖌️ Ancient Storytelling: From Caves to Fables: Journey back in time to explore the origins of storytelling, from the captivating cave paintings of ancient civilizations to the timeless fables of Aesop. Discover how narratives have served as a cornersto...
Mar 07, 2024•15 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Podcast Summary: Unveiling the Many Flavors of Imposter Syndrome Join us on this insightful journey as we delve into the intriguing world of Imposter Syndrome. Just like the array of flavors at your favorite gelato store, Imposter Syndrome presents itself in various forms, each with its unique characteristics and challenges. Incorporating some of the work of Dr. Valerie Young, co-founder of the Imposter Syndrome Institute, we shed light on the distinct flavors of Imposter Syndrome, offering valu...
Feb 22, 2024•15 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Welcome back to another episode of 'Thriving Leader.' Today, we're diving into a topic that plagues many leaders – perfection paralysis. I'm Ian Browne, and we're about to unravel the complexities of Imposter Syndrome and its ties to the relentless pursuit of perfection. So, the big question we're tackling today is: Does everything have to be perfect? The short answer – no. But the journey from acknowledging this truth to living it can be quite challenging. Imposter Syndrome, a cocktail of self-...
Jan 25, 2024•14 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Welcome back. So in the last episode we were looking at catalytic leaders. Leaders of people who radiate energy outwards and enthuse others with the sense of the possible. I’m sure you’ve met someone like this. I’m also sure you’ve met many leaders who felt at least at the time like the complete opposite. In this episode we explore what it's like to work with a Downward Dog leader, the one where everything revolves around him. We look at why this happens, the impact on productiity and creativity...
Jan 21, 2024•13 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode we're looking at the Hippo leadership style. Hippo stands for highest paid person's opinion. It abounds in organisations and yet because expertise and insight exists more widely, often HIPPOs can be guilty of reducing collective insight and intelligence and making everything about themselves. Catch transcripts and more learning resources to help you become Better Every Day at www.ianbrowne.com
Jan 21, 2024•13 min
"Vision is the ultimate source of all leadership. Optimism is vision girded for battle. Optimism can be a shape-shifting and protean force, moving like water past all obstacles, breaking a path of love, expressed in courage." James Strock In this episode we explore the power of optimism within your leadership style. Associated with greater engagement, creativity and productivity it's a powerful force and yet as you'll learn hardly any organisations look for it in new hires or seek to cultivate i...
Jan 21, 2024•13 min
How does it feel to be a leader when those around you may be smarter? Threatening or liberating? This is the critical inflection point in leadership. From your role as giving out directions through instruction to creating direction through listening and asking smarter questions. In this episode we look at Power Listening and how practicing this technique can encourage people to bring their best to the room. You can find this and more free learning resources plus access to my development programm...
Jan 21, 2024•17 min
It used to be that the most senior people in the organisation were the most experienced, knowledgeable and smartest. But these days people have side-hustles, have worked in multiple organisations, are board members of not-for-profits, run their own businesses. Surveys show workers have a range of secret skills that never get used in their workplace. This episode explores the concept of the talent magnet not from a hiring perpective but what it takes to bring out all the smarts in the room. To ac...
Dec 19, 2023•18 min
Welcome to another season of Thriving Leader. Season 4 is all about the 4th quadrant of the Energy Leadership model and we're talking catalytic leadership - your ability to generate energy within others so you create that all important multipler effect. As the first episode this is an introduction to why cataylytic leadership is all important and indeed almost the only leadership game in town now we're living in a world where most bosses are hiring people in IQ terms at least who are smarter tha...
May 18, 2023•11 min
Episode 14 and last in the season on Connective Energy and it would be odd to do a whole season on how to connect without mentioning LinkedIn. I resisted this for a while because people write whole books on LinkedIn so what can I add. Well in this episode I'll focus a bit on how to use LinkedIn sincerely from the point of view of leveraging Connective Energy of others. Lots of books have focussed on selling yourself, your product, your application for a job and so forth but they are arguably pre...
May 11, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Welcome to episode 13 of season 3 we're still working on developing our connective energy. In this episode I look at the top down command and control leadership style questioning how effective it is in a world where we want to grasp information, insight and connection through porous borders. By contrast I'll be looking at leading as a Neighbourhood Mayor, mastering multiple constituencies of opinion and bringing them together to leverage connective energy. One more episode to go on LinkedIn and ...
May 04, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 13
So far in this season we’ve looked at Connective energy and the value to be gained in terms of energy from forging alliances with others. Just making the ask are you curious, are you willing to explore further will immediately bring your connections and energy you didn’t have before. Despite your awesome connective energy skills there comes a time when things just don’t seem to gel, you’re making the ask but somehow people are not getting what you’re saying and the connection is not happening. S...
Dec 20, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 12
When you’re seeking to leverage connective energy the number one rule is to be yourself. There are two (at least) good reasons for this. Firstly that trying to be someone else or trying to emulate someone else’s character or behaviour is endlessly exhausting and takes and huge amount of energy that should be focussed on building the relationship not holding a constant mask. The second is that if you’re out there genuinely seeking to develop relationships on the basis of trust then there can be n...
Dec 13, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 11
If we head back to the 70s, 80s even 90s, the art of connecting was something still done in clubs, largely men-only as best as they could get away with it, or the golf course, again at the time a male bastion. Everything behind closed doors. Zip forwards at least thirty years and it’s true that some things have not changed but as Judy Rabinett points out; women have stepped into greater leadership roles so the art of connecting has changed and evolved. Men wrote the rules of networking and held ...
Dec 06, 2022•8 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Introverts have a well-established “too much” radar which needs to balance taking on information with processing and digesting. Whereas extroverts tend to think through talking, introverts need peace to be able to really think. And therefore when it comes to stepping into one of those big hotel rooms (you know the ones with the weird carpet designs than seem reserved only for big hotels and conference centres), introverts can feel they are like Christians being thrown into a roman gladiatorial a...
Nov 29, 2022•12 min•Season 3Ep. 9
