
The Maverick Paradox Podcast
The Maverick Paradox Podcast is a weekly show for the pathologically curious - leaders, business owners, and change-makers who refuse to settle for predictable leadership talk. Ranked in the top 1.5% of most popular global podcasts, and featured in the Top 100 Thought Leadership and Top 100 Dynamic Leadership Podcasts, it has delivered hundreds of episodes to listeners in 160+ countries. Hosted by Judith Germain, an authority on Maverick Leadership and creator of the Maverick Paradox platform, the show proves that Maverick leadership exists everywhere. Not just in HR or the boardroom, but across business, politics, culture, the arts, and beyond. Every guest is a Maverick Leader in their own right - people who challenge assumptions, disrupt the ordinary, and show what leadership looks like when it refuses to play safe. Each episode is conversational but provocative: no glossy theory, no reheated clichés. Just raw, unfiltered dialogue that pulses with energy and delivers sharper insight, braver perspective, and ideas leaders can put into practice immediately. The podcast also features replays of the popular Maverick Paradox @ KLDR Online Leadership Development Radio show. If you want echoes of the status quo, listen elsewhere. The podcast also features replays of the popular Maverick Paradox @ KLDR Online Leadership Development Radio show. ABOUT JUDITH GERMAIN Judith Germain is a C-Suite mentor, speaker, consultant, trainer, facilitator, and author. Known for her Maverick Leadership™ philosophy, she challenges predictable thinking and equips leaders to amplify influence, cut through complexity, and deliver real traction. She is the founder of The Maverick Paradox and host of the award-winning Maverick Paradox Podcast. HER BOOK: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leadership. FOLLOW/CONTACT: Websites: https://www.maverickparadox.co.uk Magazine: https://www.themaverickparadox.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithgermain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudithGermainFanPage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maverick_paradox Email: Contact @ maverickparadox.com
Show episodes
In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Cary Sparrow about how companies can win the war for talent using new sources of labour market intelligence. Cary Sparrow shares that he was previously a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy, and he has carried the leadership and accountability lessons he learned in the militar
In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Erin Herman about navigating tough dynamics with clarity and empathy. Erin and Judith dive into the importance of clarity, courage, empathy, and growth mindset when navigating challenging workplace dynamics and relationships. Erin outlines her "CEG" framework for effective le
In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Kevin Gwynn White about the VC landscape for seed-stage startups and changes in fundraising tactics. Kevin provides an overview of his career, including his time as an accountant at Ernst & Young, his work in capital markets and M&A, and his involvement with a venture capital
In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Jenna Harrison about 24-hour work weeks and strategies for entrepreneurs to work smarter, not harder. Jenna discusses the mindset shift required to work less, and how overcoming the discomfort and guilt around relaxing is key. She also shares practical strategies like re
In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Corey Poirier about storytelling, manifestation, and finding one's passion and purpose. Corey discusses his unconventional path to success, including barely graduating high school, not reading his first book until age 27, and not being considered "most likely to succeed.
In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Chuck Wisner about the profound impact of conscious conversations, where people are aware of their communication patterns and engage in deeper listening, honest speaking, and consideration of the emotional impact of their words. This can transform interactions from the kitche