In this episode of The Leadership Lab, Luke and Lucy are joined by Rachel Newman, founder of Stour People Practice, to explore what it really means to lead in alignment with who you are.

Rachel shares her journey from a 30-year career in HR, including senior roles across IKEA, the arts sector and the RNLI, to stepping away from a traditional senior leadership path and redefining success on her own terms.

Together, they discuss values-led leadership, the myth of busyness, the pressure to keep proving yourself, and why sustainable performance starts with understanding what really matters to you.

This is a conversation for any leader who has ever looked successful on the outside, but wondered whether the role, the pace or the version of success they are chasing still fits.

Rachel’s leadership element for the Periodic Table of Leadership Behaviours is: Alignment.

Find out more about Rachel and Stour People Practice: https://www.stourpeople.co.uk/

Find out more about The Colour Works: https://www.thecolourworks.com/