Thoughtful Leadership from AMBITIOUS

Thoughtful Leadership from AMBITIOUS
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS. In this series we will look to explore some of the challenges that today’s leaders face when leading a business and what it takes to be a thoughtful leader.
Hosted by AMBITIOUS Deputy MD, Laura Lear, an expert in corporate communications and leadership advisory.
Laura will be talking to a host of individuals from a range of organisations and sectors including entrepreneurs, business experts, and academics, to dig a little deeper into the challenges, opportunities, and threats being faced by these inspirational leaders - from building purpose and your north star, to ESG and culture.
Thoughtful leadership comes in many different shapes and sizes, and this series will look to uncover just that and why it is so crucial for today’s world.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes such as diversity in leadership, company culture, purpose-driven business, and social equity. For example, episodes explore topics like the barriers to funding for underrepresented entrepreneurs, the importance of creating inclusive workplace cultures, and the impact of purpose-led leadership on business success and social change.

Welcome to the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS. In this series we will look to explore some of the challenges that today’s leaders face when leading a business and what it takes to be a thoughtful leader.
Hosted by AMBITIOUS Deputy MD, Laura Lear, an expert in corporate communications and leadership advisory.
Laura will be talking to a host of individuals from a range of organisations and sectors including entrepreneurs, business experts, and academics, to dig a little deeper into the challenges, opportunities, and threats being faced by these inspirational leaders – from building purpose and your north star, to ESG and culture.
Thoughtful leadership comes in many different shapes and sizes, and this series will look to uncover just that and why it is so crucial for today’s world.
In the final episode of season one of the Thoughtful Leadership Podcast from AMBITIOUS, Laura speaks with Helen Hodgkinson, an influential leader in the HR and people development space.
As the Chief People & Places Officer at law firm TLT, Helen is passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces, driving cultural transformation, and championing people-first leadership. With extensive experience in HR strategy, she has played a key role in shaping environments where individuals and teams can thrive.
In today’s episode, Helen shares insights from her career journey, discussing the evolving role of HR in modern business, the importance of human-centric leadership, and the strategies she uses to create meaningful change within organisations.
Laura and Helen explore topics including:
- The evolving role of HR in shaping company culture
- Strategies for building inclusive and high-performing teams
- How leaders can drive meaningful change within their organizations
- The importance of authenticity and emotional intelligence in leadership
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