What separates high performing CEOs from those who burn out under pressure?

In this powerful conversation, leadership expert Natasha Wallace reveals the science behind resilience, clarity and building cultures that drive both wellbeing and bottom line results.

Natasha has advised senior leaders and executive teams at organisations including JPMorgan Chase, UK Ministry of Defence and Xero, helping them build high trust cultures that drive both wellbeing and bottom line results.

Her work has contributed directly to improved performance and successful company exits, proving that humanity and commercial success are not mutually exclusive.

As the author of the bestselling book The Conscious Effect, Natasha combines science, strategy and deep humanity in a way that few leaders can.

In this episode, we explore how leaders can stay clear headed under pressure, build resilient cultures and lead with self awareness and confidence in increasingly complex markets.

If you are a CEO, founder, senior leader or someone passionate about the future of leadership, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

What You’ll Learn:

✔ Why wellbeing is not a soft topic but a strategic advantage

💡 Why You Should Listen

Leadership today is harder than ever. Time pressure, complexity and constant change are the norm.

Natasha shares practical insights from working with hundreds of senior leaders across global organisations. This episode goes beyond theory and into real world strategies that drive measurable impact.

If you want to lead with confidence without sacrificing wellbeing or results, this episode is for you.

What if being good at lots of things is not a weakness but your biggest advantage?

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Mansoor Soomro researcher, educator and thought leader whose work challenges the idea that success only comes from specialising and picking one narrow path.

Dr Mansoor Soomro explores what he calls the generalist advantage, why broad thinking, adaptability and the ability to connect ideas across domains are becoming some of the most valuable skills in a complex, fast changing world.

We talk about careers, leadership, AI and neurodiverse talent and why many people who have never quite fit the traditional mould may actually be exactly who organisations need right now.

If you have ever felt like you are good at many things but unsure how that fits into a world obsessed with specialisation this conversation is for you.  I can't wait to hear what resonates with you and get your reaction!

For more information on Dr Mansoor Somoro, check out:

The Generalist Advantage is a useful framework for firms in transition, preparing themselves for a high-tech future. – Yuri Bender, Financial Times

The Generalist Advantage: Proven Framework to Explore the Potential of 4 Types of Generalists at Work delivers a compelling argument as to why generalists—those with diverse skill sets and broad industry exposure—hold a unique advantage in shaping the future of work.

What if the reason people don’t pursue science isn’t a lack of ability, but a lack of representation?

In this powerful episode of Voices on the Edge of Change, Lou Robey sits down with Holly Ellis, better known as “The Scouse Scientist” a clinical geneticist working in the NHS who is quietly redefining what a scientist looks and sounds like.

Growing up in Liverpool, Holly never imagined science was “for people like her.”

Today, Holly works at the forefront of genetics and proactive healthcare, helping diagnose rare diseases, prevent inherited cancers, and shape a future where medicine is personalised rather than reactive.

In this conversation, we explore:

Holly’s story isn’t just about science.

If you’ve ever thought “people like me don’t do that”, this episode is for you.

There was a time when he was the leader everyone feared.

“The Feminism Debate: Is Feminism Betraying Women?” and we now flip the script on motherhood, work, and guilt.

We are responding to The Diary of a CEO episode “The Feminism Debate: Is Feminism Betraying Women?” and flipping the script on motherhood, work, and guilt.  

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💬 Ask yourself:

In this episode, I’m joined by Sharon Sinclair-Williams, a true trailblazer working at the intersection of carbon literacy, digital wellbeing, midlife storytelling, EFT, and sustainable design.

Sharon is on a mission to help us live, work, and age more boldly and more responsibly. Together, we explore how wellbeing, sustainability and storytelling connect and what it really takes to lead change in today’s digital world.

We cover:

• The first accredited Carbon Literacy course for the digital industry and how tech leaders are responding

• Why sustainability, wellbeing, and storytelling belong together

• Ageism, visibility, and voice for women in their 60s and beyond

• Using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to support grief, ADHD, and midlife transitions

• Greener websites, WordPress rescue stories, and digital responsibility

• The community power of Best Before End Date and what keeps Sharon learning and leading

✨ This episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and practical ideas for creating meaningful change — in your work, your community, and your own life.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:20 Sharon’s journey

4:05 “Bolder, Older, Greener”

8:40 Digital leadership challenges

12:15 Personal stories & lessons

16:50 Leading change

20:30 Green citizenship

24:10 Key takeaways

26:00 Outro

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Find Sharon online:

Instagram: @loveyourselffirsteft

thedigitalgene.co.uk

sharonsinclairwilliams.co.uk

bestbeforeenddate.substack.com

With AI taking us by storm, these leaders debate the opportunities, risks, and future of innovation.

Fresh from a live conference stage, I sat down with some incredible voices in tech and leadership:

Together, we explore the fast-moving world of AI, innovation, and leadership. From the biggest opportunities to the toughest risks, from sustainability to workforce transformation, this is where today’s debates shape tomorrow’s world.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Global perspectives

Honest provocations

Practical insights you can take straight into your leadership and change work

AI isn’t coming. It’s already here. The real question is: how will we lead through it, and make the right decisions?

Hit subscribe and join the conversation shaping our future.

Find out more about our guests:

Dave King – Differentis

Dr. Jayne Manley – SunnyHill Consultants

Dr. Ashwin Mehta – LinkedIn

Petra Abbam – LinkedIn

In this powerful new episode, I’m joined by two extraordinary women — the brilliant Marsha Shenk and the fearless Nilema Bhakta-Jones, Founder of Courageous Leaders (and guest presenter for this conversation).

Together, we have an unflinching conversation about the questions many leaders are asking but few are saying out loud:

This is a raw, real, and thought-provoking episode about power, community, accountability, and building better ways forward.

Listen now on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

In the powerful second part of our Series 2 opener, Marsha Shenk returns with a bold continuation of her unforgettable story of resilience — first shared in “How a Life-Changing Illness Forged Her as an Unbreakable Leader.”

This time, she goes even deeper.

Drawing on her unique perspective as a business anthropologist and leadership coach, Marsha explores what truly makes a workplace thrive. With honesty and clarity, she shares decades of insight on why today’s leadership demands more than just strategy; it calls for deep human understanding.

In times of uncertainty, she argues, it’s the North Star leaders we rely on, those anchored in purpose, connection, and courage.

Expect a raw, honest conversation on:

The cost of siloed working

Human behaviour in the workplace

Why high-performing teams are the heartbeat of meaningful progress

Packed with real stories and practical wisdom, this episode will challenge and reframe how you think about leadership, culture, and the environments we create.

🎧 This is one to lean into.

👇 We’d love to hear what resonated with you.

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💬 Comment: What part of Marsha’s journey impacted you most?

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