In this Voices of Leadership episode, Dave speaks with Lyndsey Gregory, founder of HumanKind and former owner and leader in a fast-growing construction business.

This conversation gives us hope that a different kind of leadership, more aligned, grounded, and conscious, is possible at scale. Lyndsey sees things differently to the many leaders consumed by operational pressures, time constraints and depleted energy levels.

Lyndsey shares the personal journey that led her from the pressures of scaling a company to exploring a more human-centred approach to leadership.

Drawing on her experience of leading teams, navigating business growth, and developing emotional intelligence within a traditionally operational industry, Lyndsey explains why curiosity, self-awareness and inner regulation are becoming essential leadership capabilities.

The conversation explores how leaders can move beyond traditional command-and-control models and begin leading from a place of purpose, humanity and service. Lyndsey also shares how her new venture, HumanKind, aims to help founders and SME leaders reconnect with their purpose, build healthier cultures and create workplaces where people genuinely thrive.

This episode challenges leaders to rethink success, reconnect with their inner compass and consider how leadership might evolve in a more human and holistic direction.

Key Talking Points

1. Why curiosity is one of the most important leadership capabilities
2. How emotional intelligence can transform team dynamics and psychological safety
3. The challenge and importance of introducing people-centred leadership into operational industries
4. Why many leaders reach a point where success no longer feels fulfilling
5. The concept of “inner-led leadership” and trusting your internal compass
6. The role of nervous system regulation and wellbeing in effective leadership
7. Why leaders must move from “how do I look?” to “how can I help?”
8. The importance of creating space for reflection, creativity and deeper thinking
9. How purpose, humanity and service can reshape leadership culture