What does authentic leadership really look like, and how do we bring more of ourselves to the way we lead?
In this episode of Your Career Journey, I’m joined by Ann Pocock, founder of Kinetic Effect and former Corporate Marketing Communications Director, who shares her powerful transition from the corporate world to leadership coaching.
Ann and I talk about what it means to lead with emotional intelligence and curiosity. And why self-awareness and adaptability are now essential leadership skills, not nice-to-haves.
Ann shares her personal experiences with redundancy, the small but mighty “micro steps” that helped her move forward, and the lessons she’s learned about building a more human approach to leadership.
We also explore:

✨ How to navigate the shift from corporate life to self-employment
✨ Why emotionally intelligent leaders create safer, more productive workplaces
✨ How to embed a strengths-based approach into your team culture
✨ What it really takes to lead with authenticity and purpose
If you’re reflecting on your own leadership journey, or want to bring more heart and self-awareness into how you work. Then this conversation is a great place to start, with lots of insights, practical advice and suggestions for free resources and next steps.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:20 Career Journey and Transition
04:16 Facing Redundancy and Embracing Change
06:32 Building a Coaching Practice
10:51 Marketing and Self-Leadership
18:37 Holistic Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
25:01 The Intuition in Interview Processes
27:30 The Impact of Rapid Organisational Change
28:36 Managing Stress and Emotional Intelligence
32:38 The Importance of Authentic Leadership
38:24 Practical Steps for Personal Development
43:28 The Journey of Continuous Growth

To connect with Ann:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annpocock/
Website: kineticeffect.co

Your host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with:

💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you
💡 Confidently communicate your value
💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network
💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move
💡 Navigate the job market effectively
💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint
🌐 Explore my coaching programs and free resources:
Website: https://www.egconsulting.au/
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/emmajgraham
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrahamcareercoach/
🎁 Free Resources:
📄 CV Development Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/cv-advice
📄 LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Guide: https://www.egconsulting.au/linkedin-profile-guide
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