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How to Succeed When You're Told “You Won’t Be a Leader” | With Leah Spears
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What happens when you stay true to yourself even when the world tells you to change?
In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Leah Spears, Head of Brand Strategy at Paddy Power. She shares the personal moments that shaped her leadership, from navigating judgement based on appearance to stepping into bold, visible roles. We explore confidence, curiosity, and what it takes to lead with integrity in an industry that doesn’t always make it easy.
We Cover:
01:22 – Why Leah joined Paddy Power and how she knew it was the right fit
04:08 – The judgement she faced based on how she looked and who she was
06:08 – The advice she regrets taking and how she quickly reclaimed herself
08:50 – How she turned being underestimated into her biggest strength
11:27 – Why being curious has helped her grow as a leader
14:13 – How she handles difficult conversations without fear
17:16 – Childhood ambitions and how they shaped her mindset
20:53 – Creating real connections in a digital, hybrid workplace
23:29 – What makes a great agency–client partnership work
26:20 – How she’s helping younger women in her team find their voice
29:21 – Why confidence starts with knowing you don’t have to know everything
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Chapters
1. How to Succeed When You're Told “You Won’t Be a Leader” | With Leah Spears (00:00:00)
2. Why Leah joined Paddy Power and how she knew it was the right fit (00:01:22)
3. The judgement she faced based on how she looked and who she was (00:04:08)
4. The advice she regrets taking and how she quickly reclaimed herself (00:06:08)
5. How she turned being underestimated into her biggest strength (00:08:50)
6. Why being curious has helped her grow as a leader (00:11:27)
7. How she handles difficult conversations without fear (00:14:13)
8. Childhood ambitions and how they shaped her mindset (00:17:16)
9. Creating real connections in a digital, hybrid workplace (00:20:53)
10. What makes a great agency–client partnership work (00:23:29)
11. How she’s helping younger women in her team find their voice (00:26:20)
12. Why confidence starts with knowing you don’t have to know everything (00:29:21)
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