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Have we forgotten how to be human in leadership?

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: 00:00 – Introduction 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 Don’t miss out on this powerful episode.