What does conscious leadership look like when it is grounded in love, service and truth, and still delivers extraordinary results?

In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by two remarkable guests, Alan Mulally, legendary former CEO of Ford Motor Company and former Boeing leader, and Sarah McArthur, Editor-in-Chief of the Leader to Leader Journal.

Together, they explore what conscious leadership really means in practice, leading with intention, emotional intelligence and a deep commitment to working together. Alan shares the BE and DO of leadership, who we are and how we behave, and introduces his Working Together Leadership and Management System, built around inclusion, psychological safety and long term value for all stakeholders.

They discuss why conscious leadership is not soft, but a real performance advantage. Alan explains how Ford’s weekly business plan reviews and the green, yellow, red status system helped teams tell the truth, ask for help and move faster together. Sarah reflects on what she learned from working with Alan and with Francis Hesselbein, and why the best leaders create cultures where people feel safe, valued and aligned.

The conversation also goes personal. Alan shares the lessons from his parents, to love and be loved and to serve is to live, and how he applied the same principles at home with his family.

Connect with Sarah:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmcarthur/

Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Work-Love-Made-Visible-Collection/dp/1119513588

Connect with Alan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanmulally/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

Website: https://www.natashawallace.com/

What does leadership look like when we slow down, step outside, and focus on learning over blame?

In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Tom Vaughton, founder and CEO of Varn, a search marketing agency built on curiosity, creativity and connection with nature.

Tom shares how SEO is evolving into search everywhere, as people aren’t just searching on Google anymore; they’re asking questions in AI tools and across social platforms, too. Natasha and Tom explore what it means to test marketing properly, link it back to real business metrics, and keep evolving as the landscape changes.

Tom also tells the story behind Varn’s woodland office, from a lockdown experiment under a tarpaulin to a purpose-built outdoor workspace with reliable internet. They reflect on how the environment shapes thinking, collaboration and culture, why a learning mindset matters and how VarnFest and VarnFest Future Leaders create space for honest leadership conversations in the great outdoors.

Connect with Tom:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomvaughton/

Website: https://varn.co.uk/

Visit VarnFest: https://varnfest.co.uk/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

Website: https://www.natashawallace.com/

How do we lead with love, courage, and compassion at work?

In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Dr Fiona Beddoes-Jones, a leadership researcher and expert in compassion and authentic leadership.

Fiona shares how her leadership research unexpectedly became a study of love in the workplace and why the most effective leaders aren’t those who control or command, but those who lead with heart, courage, and emotional bravery.

Together, Natasha and Fiona explore what it really means to be an authentic leader through Fiona’s ABC framework: Authenticity, Bravery, and Compassion. They discuss why being true to yourself takes courage, why standing up for your beliefs is an act of leadership, and how compassion creates safer, more human workplaces.

Fiona also reflects on the deeper meaning of courage, from the Old French Coeur, meaning heart, and how real leadership is rooted in the willingness to care, to be vulnerable, and to love in environments that don’t always reward it.

Connect with Fiona:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfionabeddoesjones/

Website: http://www.fionabeddoesjones.com/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

Website: https://www.natashawallace.com/

How do we turn pain into purpose and help young people find their voice?

In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Calvin Eden, co-founder of Loud Speaker and a youth empowerment speaker working with young people across the UK.

Calvin shares his journey growing up in North London and the loss of his best friend to a tragic murder at just 15 years old. Faced with this moment, he reflects on how grief and trauma could have taken him down a very different path and how choosing purpose shaped his life’s work.

Together, Natasha and Calvin explore the meaning of purpose, gratitude, and resilience, and why purpose beats money every time. They discuss confidence in the younger generation, the impact of social media, and why many young people struggle to find their voice in traditional education systems.

Calvin also shares why he co-founded Loud Speaker, how its high-energy workshops help young people build confidence and communication skills, and why creating spaces where young people feel seen and heard can be life changing.

Connect with Calvin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-eden-433b9999/

Loud Speaker Website: loudspeaker.org.uk

Loud Speaker Instagram: @loudspeakerlive

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

Website: https://www.natashawallace.com/

How can work support recovery, wellbeing, and being human?

This week, Natasha Wallace is joined by Charlotte Neal, Head of Community Connections at Reward Gateway. Charlotte shares her powerful journey from journalism into community and employee wellbeing, and how work played a pivotal role in her recovery and growth.

In this honest and moving conversation, Charlotte opens up about her experiences with mental health, including her bipolar disorder diagnosis, and living with fibromyalgia. She reflects on the impact of having a genuinely supportive employer and manager, and why workplace culture can be life-changing when wellbeing is taken seriously.

Natasha and Charlotte also explore what employee wellbeing really means in practice, the challenges of communicating its value to senior leaders, and the importance of authentic leadership and storytelling. From navigating burnout and invisible illness to the power of community and asking for help, Charlotte’s story is a reminder that health is part of being human at work and that no one should struggle alone.

Connect with Charlotte:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-neal-01452083/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

Website: https://www.natashawallace.com/

What does it take to lead with purpose and create real social change?

In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Alison Dunn, CEO of the Society Matters Group at Citizens Advice Gateshead.

Alison shares her inspiring journey from training in law to dedicating her career to social justice, driven by a deep sense of inequality and a desire to make systems fairer for everyone.

Together, they explore the power of mindset, the importance of community involvement, and why many of the inequities people face are rooted in structures, not individual shortcomings.

The conversation also delves into the impact of media narratives, the role of education and critical thinking in navigating societal issues, and how leaders can build healthier workplace cultures that support mental well-being.

Alison discusses the evolution of her own leadership style, the need for self-awareness, and why women must stand together to challenge systemic inequality. She also offers a preview of her upcoming book, Friend or Foe?, which uncovers the dynamics of female relationships and the vital role of women as allies.

Connect with Alison

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisondunncag/

Society Matters Group: https://societymattersgroup.com/

Connect with Natasha

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

Website: https://www.natashawallace.com/

In this episode of Peace is a Choice, Natasha is joined by a very special guest, her 11-year-old daughter, Evie Wallace.

Evie brings her own unique perspective on what it means to be at peace with yourself and others. Together, they talk about confidence, kindness and the courage it takes to be different in a world that often encourages us to fit in.

Through their conversation, Evie shares her thoughts on how to focus on the positives, find friends who accept you for who you are, and why being kind is always the right choice.

She reminds us that peace starts with self-acceptance and that being true to who you are can make life feel lighter and happier.

The episode explores themes of authenticity, belonging and the beauty of individuality, showing that sometimes the greatest wisdom comes from seeing the world through a child’s eyes.

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

Website: https://www.natashawallace.com/

What does it take to turn pain into purpose?

In this episode of the Peace is a Choice podcast, Natasha Wallace is joined by Claire Libby, a certified health coach and founder of the I Am Me app. Claire opens up about her powerful journey from a traumatic childhood shaped by her mother’s struggle with alcohol to creating a space that helps others heal and thrive.

Together, they discuss the lasting effects of early life experiences, the importance of preventative care, lifestyle medicine, and the impact on mental health.

Claire also offers practical advice for parents and leaders on wellbeing for themselves and those they care for, showing how self-awareness can be a catalyst for transformation.

Learn more or download the I Am Me App:

https://www.iammeapp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/iammeglobal/

Connect with Claire: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-libby/

Connect with Natasha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

This week, Natasha Wallace is joined by Georgina Kelly, the “HR Matchmaker”. Georgina has transformed the way HR professionals connect, learn and thrive.

In this inspiring conversation, Georgina opens up about her journey from feeling like an outsider to creating spaces where others feel seen, heard and supported. She shares how the Women in HR Network began as a lunch for six and has now grown into a thriving national community of over 2,500 members, believing that connection – not just networking – is at the heart of everything she does.

Natasha and Georgina also dive into topics like self-care, vulnerability and the power of being authentic in both work and life. From managing burnout, perimenopause and mental health challenges to embracing her “superpower” of bringing people together, Georgina’s story is full of lessons for anyone looking to make a bigger impact without losing themselves in the process.

Connect with Georgina:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-kelly-8583448/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

Website: https://www.natashawallace.com/

In this episode, Natasha sits down with comedian, therapist, and visionary Lizzie Allan for a heartfelt conversation about how comedy became a powerful tool for healing, authenticity and human connection.

From her personal journey through addiction and recovery, and how she came to create “Addictive Comedy”. Lizzie reminds us that laughter is not just entertainment - it’s medicine. With a unique blend of truth-telling, comedy and compassion, Lizzie shares how she is dedicated to helping others heal and live more authentically.

Natasha and Lizzie then dive deeper into the high vibration of authenticity and our part in uplifting the vibration of society.

The conversation also shines a light on the Women’s Circle Movement - a global initiative for connection and support.

Connect with Lizzie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzieallanvision/?hl=en

Women’s Circle Movement: https://www.womenscirclemovement.com/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-wallace-cs/

Website: https://www.natashawallace.com/