Welcome back to The Human Mix.

This week, Nick & Lydia are joined by Jon Hendry Pickup, CEO of Butlins, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, self-awareness, and what success really looks like as your career evolves.

Together, they explore why our greatest strengths can become our biggest weaknesses when we're under pressure and how understanding your natural behaviours can make you a better leader, colleague, and person. Jon shares how strength profiling has shaped his approach to leadership, why stress often pushes us back into familiar habits, and the importance of recognising when a strength has been overplayed.

The conversation also looks beyond the traditional career ladder, exploring why fulfilment isn't always found in the next promotion. Jon reflects on choosing work that aligns with your values, the freedom that comes from no longer comparing yourself to others, and why purpose, impact, and enjoyment have become more important than status.

Packed with practical leadership lessons, honest reflections, and valuable insights into navigating pressure, purpose, and personal growth, this episode is for anyone looking to build a career that feels successful, not just looks successful.

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