The Brave Next Step

By Emma Canter

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Real leadership doesn’t come with a manual. It comes from bold decisions, uncomfortable truths, and the courage to lead when the path ahead isn’t clear. Join Emma Canter - leadership development expert and curious human - as she hosts honest conversations with business leaders, innovators, and experts who are navigating ambiguity and pushing past comfort zones to create meaningful change. Each episode delivers real stories, practical insights, and expert advice to help you grow personally and professionally, no matter where you lead—from the boardroom to the frontlines of innovation. This isn’t about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all answers. It’s about doing what’s right, not what’s easy. Because leadership is nuanced, messy, and deeply human. If you're ready to stretch, grow, and take your brave next step, this podcast is for you.

Episode Date
Failure, Mistakes and Unintended Outcomes
May 17, 2026
Gratitude as a Leadership Habit
May 10, 2026
Change Is Easier When You Stop Doing It Alone
May 03, 2026
The Energy Emotion Matrix for Leaders
Apr 26, 2026
Leadership Is Always On Stage
Apr 19, 2026
Ten Years On, What Leadership Has Taught Me About Burnout, Fear And Starting Again
Apr 12, 2026
Honesty, Kindness, And The Courage To Have The Conversation
Apr 05, 2026
Resilience Is Not About Bouncing Back
Mar 29, 2026
The Power Of Silence In Leadership
Mar 22, 2026
Leadership, Mental Health, And The Courage To Slow Down with Steve Hoblyn
Mar 15, 2026
Why Boundary Changes Create Resistance At Work
Mar 08, 2026
Boundaries At The Interface
Mar 01, 2026
When to Say Yes, When to Say No, A Leader’s Guide to Boundaries (part one)
Feb 22, 2026
The Accidental CEO and the Myth of Readiness with Jenny Burns
Feb 15, 2026
Dependency, A Psychodynamic Perspective on Leadership
Feb 08, 2026
Dependency, Independence and Interdependence in Leadership
Feb 01, 2026
Calling Out Power: Ethics, Lobbying, and Leading With Conviction
Jan 25, 2026
Why Your Team Won’t Change Until You Do
Jan 18, 2026
Creating the Conditions for Quality Thinking: Space, Planning, Thought Partners
Jan 11, 2026
Why New Year’s Resolutions Rarely Stick
Jan 04, 2026
Gratitude as a Leadership Superpower
Dec 28, 2025
Your Most Powerful Leadership Lessons of 2025
Dec 21, 2025
How Groups Really Make Decisions
Dec 14, 2025
Why Leaders Need Psychological Training as Much as Skills
Dec 07, 2025
What a Rugby Crowd Can Teach Us About Leadership
Nov 30, 2025
Why HR Needs Space to Breathe and Lead Better
Nov 23, 2025
Courage, Chaos and the Messy Truth About Change
Nov 16, 2025
Why HR Deserves Support Too
Nov 09, 2025
Who Are You When You Lead?
Nov 02, 2025
Leadership Lessons from India: Legacy, Adaptation, and Impact
Oct 26, 2025
Why Great Leaders Ask, Not Tell
Oct 19, 2025
Why Rest Isn’t Always the Answer to Burnout
Oct 12, 2025
You’re Never Too Old to Learn New Tricks
Oct 05, 2025
Resilience, Recovery, and the Realities of Entrepreneurship with Peter Mols
Sep 28, 2025
Feelings as Data: What Leaders Need to Notice
Sep 21, 2025
How to Give Feedback That Actually Lands
Sep 14, 2025
Why Great Leaders Model Feedback First
Sep 07, 2025
The Truth About Trauma and Leadership with Dr. Erica Bowen
Aug 31, 2025
Owning Your Power Without Overusing It
Aug 24, 2025
The THINK Method for Overthinking
Aug 17, 2025
Breaking Free from Thinking Traps: How Overthinking Hinders Leadership
Aug 10, 2025
The Art of Listening: Three Ways to Truly Hear Others
Aug 03, 2025
Three's Not a Crowd: The Power of Triadic Relationships in Leadership
Jul 27, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Lisa Ventura's Courageous Journey in Cybersecurity and Neurodiversity
Jul 20, 2025
Why You’re Carrying Emotions That Aren’t Yours
Jul 13, 2025
Understanding Projection in Leadership
Jul 06, 2025
Jennie Godfrey's Journey from HR to Bestselling Author
Jun 29, 2025
Navigating Leadership Stress and Burnout
Jun 22, 2025
"What If" Planning
Jun 15, 2025
The Roles We Play: Navigating Leadership, Identity, and Organisational Dynamics
Jun 08, 2025
Quality Thinking: Creating Space for Leadership Success
Jun 01, 2025
What’s Getting In The Way Of You Taking Action?
May 25, 2025
How To Get People To Do What I Want Them To Do!
May 20, 2025
How To Have An Effective Conversation
May 19, 2025
Holding Your Nerve When It Feels Deeply Uncomfortable
May 18, 2025
What I've Learned About Asking Effective Questions
May 18, 2025
TRAILER
May 15, 2025