The Maverick Paradox Podcast is a twice weekly show for the pathologically curious, whether they run their own business or leads within someone else's. It is popular global podcast which looks at the world from a maverick perspective. Judith Germain explores how Maverick Leadership shows up in the world and the lessons that can be learnt from Maverick Leaders. The podcast also features replays of the popular Maverick Paradox @ KLDR Online Leadership Development Radio show. The Maverick Parad ...
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Authenticity and vulnerability in branding
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In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Deevo Tindall about how businesses can stand up digitally with an unapologetic branding approach. Deevo shares that he is a serial entrepreneur and runs a business called The Brand Storyteller, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses develop their brand, messaging, and connect with their audience. Key …
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In this episode Judith Germain and Bodhi Aldridge discuss the concept of true freedom. He shares how many business leaders are searching for freedom in the wrong place, and how true freedom is about freedom from suffering, not just external freedom. Bodhi and Judith have an in-depth discussion about the role of emotions in leadership and organisati…
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Tim Spiker about his "Who Not What" principle and leadership development. Tim shares how a chance encounter with a multi-level marketing organisation sparked his lifelong passion for studying and teaching leadership. He was struck by the negative views on being led by others, which motivated him to learn mor…
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Sarah Dale about leadership lessons from unexpected places. Key Takeaways Archery teaches the importance of finding consistent mistakes before correcting them Observing chickens provides insights on motivation, timing, letting go, and recognising others' perspectives Building confidence in women by getting t…
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Eugene Sas about how he Bootstrapped a 7-Figure Amazon Business Key Takeaways Eugene shared his journey from corporate job to building a 7-figure Amazon business He discussed strategies for finding low-competition product niches through keyword research Private labeling products allows building a brand asset…
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Navigating from high level sport to business
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Kasia Siwosz about the overlap between high-level sports and business. Key Takeaways Kasia's journey from professional tennis player to entrepreneur and coach, highlighting transferable skills The importance of grit, hard work, and pushing one's comfort zone for high performance Building a supportive team/en…
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Patrick Nelson about navigating high stakes leadership. Patrick shared details about his challenging childhood, including growing up in a single-parent home, witnessing drug use, and nearly committing suicide as a teenager. Despite these difficulties, he was able to graduate high school and eventually join t…
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Enhancing the collective impact of teams
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Nathan Ott, CEO of the GC Index about enhancing the collective impact of teams. Judith discusses her own highly balanced GC Index® profile, which initially puzzled the GC Index® team. She explains how her ability to rapidly move between the different proclivities has both benefits and challenges, and how und…
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Dr Randy Brazie and Dr Geoffrey Vanderpal from Neuro Consulting on better decision making with neuroscience. They also discuss self-regulation, polyvagal theory, and their applications in leadership and business. Key Takeaways Polyvagal theory explains how the vagus nerve mediates different physiological sta…
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In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Charlotte Gregson about how to navigate international challenges as a startup. Charlotte emphasises the importance of transparent and empathetic leadership, drawing from her own personal experiences. She discusses how she has tried to create an environment where her team feels comfortable raising …
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The overlapping traits of athletes and leadership
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In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Jeremy Zoch on overlapping traits between athletes and organisational leadership. Jeremy shares his background as a healthcare executive, starting as a certified nursing assistant and working his way up to leadership roles. He discusses his passion for providing the best care for patients, employe…
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In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Erika Sinner about the importance of catering to diverse grieving experiences among employees in the workplace. Erika Sinner introduced herself as the CEO of a company that helps small-to-mid-sized pharmaceutical companies bring products to market, and as the owner of a company called Tiny Superhe…
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Rupal Patel about her book "From CIA to CIO" and the "CIA mindset". Rupal shares that she has been a voracious reader and writer since childhood, with a deep appreciation for the power of words and communication. She discusses how this passion has been a consistent theme throughout her life, from writing fic…
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How to manage businesses through choppy waters
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to David Taylor Smith on managing businesses through choppy waters. David also provides an overview of his career, which has spanned public service, the charitable sector, and the business world. He is currently writing a book about the meaning of Britishness and the role of the landscape in shaping national id…
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In today's Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Marie Young about stress management for entrepreneurs. Marie shares insights on the unique stresses faced by entrepreneurs, such as burnout from wearing multiple hats and the loneliness of leadership. She emphasises the importance of reconnecting with one's purpose and finding ways to regularly…
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How to lead without personal transformation?
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In this Short Talk episode Judith Germain speaks to Aneace Haddad about whether it's possible to have success in leadership without personal transformation. Aneace shares his background, including his career transition from being a tech entrepreneur to becoming an executive coach, and his recent family trip to Italy. Key Takeaways Personal transfor…
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In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Kelly L Campbell about trauma-informed leadership. Kelly shares her personal journey, including starting a successful digital marketing agency in her 20s, but eventually feeling unfulfilled and selling the company. This led her to become a trauma-informed leadership coach, focusing on helping leaders inte…
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In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Carlo Taormina about overcoming mental blocks and Carlo Taormina's journey as a high performance mindset coach. Key Takeaways Carlo overcame a severe depression and suicidal period by making one decision to take action (going on a trip) Changing your body language/physiology can shift your mental state an…
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In today's conversation Judith Germain is speaking to Mark Shekter about how to unlock creative potential. Mark shares the story of how he initially planned to become a lawyer like his family, but ultimately found his true passion in music, comedy, and television writing. He describes the pivotal moments that led him to leave law school and pursue …
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In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Nathan Andres discuss his book "Your Real Life, get Authentic, be Resilient & Make it Count" and his work on thriving, well-being, and resilience in the workplace. Nathan shares his background, explaining that he has extensive experience in the corporate world, working for large brands and helping th…
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In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Norman Bacal about slaying the mythical two-headed Perality (Perception and Reality) beast. Norman shares with Judith the collapse of his successful Canadian Law Firm and how he felt and dealt with the feelings of failure and loss. He wrote three books (the Take Charge series) based from this time. They d…
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Greg Nutter about the common mistakes B2B sales people and companies make Key Takeaways Don't spend too much time talking about your product - focus on solving the customer's problems and opportunities Influence through asking questions, not telling - get the customer thinking Plan and strategise around the …
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Kapil Kulshreshtha about finding your voice, increasing influence, and breaking the corporate status quo. Key Takeaways Finding your voice means knowing your core identity, values, and letting that drive your expression authentically Increasing influence happens naturally when coming from a place of being, l…
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In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Steve Scanlon about his concept of "inside-out leadership" and how he applies neuroscience principles in his coaching practice. Key Takeaways Inside-out leadership focuses on internal motivation and self-awareness rather than external factors Metacognition (thinking about one's thinking patterns) is a key pr…
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In today's conversation Judith Germain speaks to Mark Nesbitt and Thomas Lebor from New Leaf on leader's decision making. Mark and Thomas introduce themselves as long-time business partners who have started and run several companies together over the past 24 years. They discuss their previous ventures, including Urban Chill (a massage company) and …
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