Pausing for Progress with Karen Liebenguth

In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain discusses with Karen Liebenguth what constitutes good leadership. Judith introduces Karen Liebenguth, a leadership coach, executive coach, mindfulness teacher, and mediator. Karen shares her background, including living in London for 23 years and her focus on working with clients in nature to help them feel more grounded, connected, and open to new perspectives. Key Takeaways Good leadership starts with self-awareness, self-reflection, and personal growth Leaders should model work-life balance, self-care, and presence Creating space for connection, listening, and inclusion is crucial Good leadership is about more than just getting things done - it's about the quality of relationships In this conversation Karen defines good leadership as leaders being committed to self-awareness, understanding their own habits and tendencies, and recognising the impact their actions have on others. She emphasises the importance of qualities like humility, patience, acceptance, compassion, and empathy in effective leadership. Karen addresses the common perception that leadership is about "getting things done," highlighting the importance of leaders modelling a balance between action and reflection.  Karen is a leadership coach, mindfulness trainer and mediator. She feels passionate about working with leaders helping them have the positive impact they want to have on others, their organisation and the wider world. You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here. --- Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine. But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans. The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact. How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.  Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.  Judith's websites:  Judith Germain (mentoring, Speaker, author) - judithgermain.com The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.