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  • Neurodivergent Leadership with Laurence Paquette

    Neurodivergent Leadership with Laurence Paquette
    2025/09/03
    Inclusion isn't optional.

    'It is extremely vulnerable to show up to work as your whole self.'

    Laurence Paquette is the head of marketing at Vestas in Denmark, a neurodivergent executive, queer mum, leadership coach, podcaster, and brand strategist.

    She also produces short, no fluff videos on leadership, burnout, imposter syndrome, and navigating work as your full self.

    These have earned her an audience of over 70,000 followers on TikTok and her thought leadership on LinkedIn has gained a following of 14,000 people. Her podcast, Original Minds, is about leadership for introverts, people who are neurodivergent, and non-traditional leaders.

    In this episode with host Charlotte Otter, Laurence talks about her non-linear leadership journey, leading as an introvert, and breaking traditional leadership archetypes.

    This is an episode with a leader who's living her diversity out loud, and shining a light on the path for others to do the same. Follow Laurence on LinkedIn · Laurence's website · Follow Laurence on TikTok · · Join the We Need New Leaders membership site · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    35 分
  • Getting Messy with Daniel Atlin

    Getting Messy with Daniel Atlin
    2025/08/27
    Why leadership in purpose-driven organisations is so complex.

    "Changes usually happen not at the centre of an organisation, but at the periphery and at the edges."

    Daniel Atlin is a coach, communicator, strategist, fundraiser, adjunct professor, and connector with over 30 years experience in senior roles in Canada's post-secondary, cooperative, and government sectors.

    In this episode, he talks to host Charlotte Otter about his leadership journey from the music industry ('we got Napsterized') into the public sector, culminating in a role at Guelph University as Vice President External running fundraising, alumni relations, government relations, community relations, marketing, and traditional comms.

    Now a coach and executive advisor to leaders in complex institutions, Daniel is writing and speaking on the topic of sense-making. And he has a passion for unlocking talent and potential as a coach, as well as helping to recruit and promote leaders from diverse backgrounds.

    Daniel also makes a big announcement of his own - no spoilers here.

    This is a lovely conversation with a wise and thoughtful leader who's making a difference to individuals and organisations alike. Follow Daniel on LinkedIn · Check out Daniel's website · · Join the We Need New Leaders membership site · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    39 分
  • Leadership is Learning with Liz Gebhard

    Leadership is Learning with Liz Gebhard
    2025/08/20
    A former Amazon exec talks vulnerability, learning, and risk-taking.

    "We are all icebergs and only 10% of what makes us diverse as individuals is visible above the surface."

    Liz Gebhard has led multi-billion, multifunction businesses in the US, EU, and worldwide. In her last role, she was head of global strategy and operations for inclusive experiences and technology at Amazon.

    In this conversation with host Charlotte Otter, Liz talks about her passion for creating inclusive cultures, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels, and empowering organisations to achieve sustainable growth through technology and customer experience.

    Liz describes how the twin vectors of having five generations in the workforce, and the acceleration and impact of AI, is increasing pressure on leaders.

    She says that leaders are making short-term decisions with long-term consequences while feeling insufficiently informed - and that the diversity of leadership makeup often doesn't reflect the people most affected by these decisions (employees and customers).

    This is an episode that takes on big ideas and global challenges - and what these mean for leaders - with an executive who's experienced it all at one of the world's largest companies. Follow Liz on LinkedIn · · Join the We Need New Leaders membership site · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    50 分
  • I Hired my Boss with Amy Wilson

    I Hired my Boss with Amy Wilson
    2025/08/13
    Building a great work partnership can be life-changing.

    'Very few people would be willing to step down and reverse roles with their boss.'

    Tech executive, board member, investor, CEO advisor, mentor, and podcaster Amy Wilson describes how as an executive she hired her best friend Meg Bear and then swopped roles with her - and how this would be unlikely to happen in an alpha male driven set-up.

    They now run the very popular podcast The Meg and Amy Show, where they dive deep into HR tech and AI.

    In this episode, Amy reflects on her leadership journey, the dearth of female role models early in her career, how she chooses to lead, and being 'ruthlessly non-competitive.'

    Amy advises emerging leaders to speak up, build alliances, and manage their visibility by demonstrating value - especially for those with introvert tendencies.

    She gives an additional tip: absolutely do not do the emotional labour or emotional housework of teams (unless you love it!).

    This is an engaging episode with a leader who has a unique perspective on disrupting the status quo. Follow Amy on LinkedIn · The Meg and Amy Show · · Join the We Need New Leaders membership site · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    44 分
  • Finding Your Voice with Kerrie Finch

    Finding Your Voice with Kerrie Finch
    2025/08/06
    The best emcee in the business shares leadership and speaking tips.

    'It's time. I need to stand up and help, and represent, and lead.'

    Reputation and thought leadership expert (and wickedly brilliant emcee) Kerrie Finch describes to host Charlotte Otter how she realised it was time to come out of the wings and lead SheSays Amsterdam, a women's empowerment forum that welcomes men to its ranks but not its stage.

    In this episode, Kerrie gives excellent advice to those who have ambitions to stand on the keynote stage and shows how emceeing is a form of leadership.

    We also talk about the challenges women face in accessing leadership roles and the importance of accessibility and community.

    Kerrie reflects on her own reputation, the impact of her words, and the responsibility that comes with being a leader and a public figure. She also shares insights into building a business, the importance of self-knowledge, and tips for emerging leaders.

    This is a lovely conversation with a leader who owns her voice and isn't shy to help others own theirs. Follow Kerrie on LinkedIn · Take a look at AKA · · Join the We Need New Leaders membership site · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    39 分
  • Ask Me Anything with Charlotte

    Ask Me Anything with Charlotte
    2025/07/30
    Reflecting on the book launch and a new career as a podcaster.

    Reinventing yourself as a podcaster while launching a book.

    In this episode, Charlotte answers listener questions on how the launch of We Need New Leaders has gone - including an event at the IABC World conference in Vancouver and a book party in London - as well as her thoughts about starting a podcast.

    She says Speech Bubbles is the podcast that gives you hope about leadership in the world, and talks about some of the things that surprised her during the book launch (spoiler: the reputation of teams, who knew?).

    This podcast is a companion piece to Charlotte book We Need New Leaders, published on 3 June by Practical Inspiration Publishing. Find it online or in all good bookshops. · Join the We Need New Leaders membership site · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    21 分
  • Regenerative Leadership with Emily Monsell-Holden

    Regenerative Leadership with Emily Monsell-Holden
    2025/07/23
    A leader finds new ways of working and being.

    In this episode, Emily Monsell-Holden (marketing and branding expert and now co-founder of The Impact Apothecary) talks to host Charlotte Otter about redefining women's success beyond motherhood, the importance of diverse narratives, and the healing power of sharing personal stories.

    Emily is a founder, TEDX speaker, mentor, podcast host, and regenerative business advocate. She is also an actor, wild swimmer, forager, gardener, fermenter, traveller, and storyteller.

    After 20 years of leading marketing and communications, Emily co-founded The Impact Apothecary – a no-nonsense anti-consultancy that helps purpose-driven businesses with their branding, marketing, and business strategy.

    She believes business has a role to play in making the world a better place and is exploring regenerative business practices.

    Emily and Charlotte discuss whether those with interests in new ways of leading can learn something from regenerative business in terms of indirect leadership.

    Emily also talks about her love of nature and how she found comfort in nature during difficult times.

    This podcast is a companion piece to Charlotte Otter's book We Need New Leaders, published on 3 June by Practical Inspiration Publishing. Find it online or in all good bookshops. Follow Emily on LinkedIn · Learn more about The Impact Apothecary · · Join the We Need New Leaders membership site · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    41 分
  • Wisdom of the Collective with Aparna Bhasin

    Wisdom of the Collective with Aparna Bhasin
    2025/07/16
    How immersing herself in community helps this leader create lasting impact.

    In this episode, leader and founder Aparna Bhasin talks to host Charlotte Otter about how she's shifting her consulting work towards participatory research that embeds itself in community.

    Aparna Bhasin is a founder, facilitator, and coach. Her business, Aparna Bhasin Consulting, recently hit its ten-year milestone and gave her the opportunity to rethink.

    Having been thrust into leadership early in her career, leading a team of over 120 in multiple states in India, Aparna compares leading large teams to leading as a founder.

    She finds that collaborating with groups is far more effective than working to prop up one individual leader.

    She says that participatory research, while still more common as a concept in the global north, is grounded in how communities have always functioned in the global south.

    And she talks about how, when living in the US as a student, she was confronted by the very intentional conversations around diversity and felt that identity was being forced on her.

    Aparna says we have a great opportunity to learn from indigenous communities and tap into wisdom that has already existed for centuries.

    This is a conversation with a deeply thoughtful leader who's shifting her own business model towards genuine community impact and participatory methods.

    This podcast is a companion piece to Charlotte Otter's book We Need New Leaders, published on 3 June by Practical Inspiration Publishing. Find it online or in all good bookshops. Follow Aparna on LinkedIn · Aparna's website · · Join the We Need New Leaders membership site · Follow Charlotte on LinkedIn · Subscribe to Speech Bubbles the newsletter · Link to buy We Need New Leaders
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    39 分