In our very first episode, I’m joined by Dominic Broad, Deputy CEO of a MAT in the Midlands, to explore three big Cs: culture, capacity and change.

We reflect on the greatest asset we have as leaders, why we can’t afford to leave culture to chance, how to balance accountability with empowerment and ways we can create a safe environment for leaders to make mistakes.

▶️ This episode at a glance:

[1:19] – Dominic shares what culture means to him through lived experience

[3:49] – How Dominic builds culture intentionally as a leader

[9:07] – Why being deliberate matters when shaping culture and leading change

[11:20] – Bringing leaders with you and maintaining alignment over time

[17:52] – Human leadership vs hero leadership and why the difference matters

[19:44] – Dominic’s leadership lens explained through a live on-air test

[24:58] – How Dominic approaches succession planning and grows future leaders

[31:27] – Tackling the loneliness of leadership and building safety and support

[36:28] – How developing capacity has shaped Dominic’s own leadership role and systems

[43:10] – Advice on where leaders can find personal support and guidance

[45:30] – Leadership lessons and insights Dominic has learned from hosting the Olympic Mindset Podcast

[48:27] – Audience Q&A from the original live webinar recording

📚 Related content:

The Olympic Mindset Podcast: https://www.olympicmindsetpodcast.com

Contact Dominic via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-broad-18384951/

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