Listen "Karen Buchanan: How to Step Into Your Power as a Female Leader"
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode, I speak to Karen Buchanan, CEO at McCann Manchester.Join us whilst we talk about the fear of being rejected and how to have the confidence to be yourself.Karen also speaks beautifully of her experience with grief while going through menopause; the impact it had on her, the way it shaped how she lives and her leadership style.Key takeaways include:● How we need to equip leaders to navigate uncomfortable conversations● Why we must be more in the present than focusing on the future● How to grow your confidence and encourage confidence in othersKaren has a focus on driving connected creativity and digital innovation across McCann Manchester, driving growth for brands. Previous roles include chair/CEO of Publicis London. Prior to Publicis she was managing director of independent London agency, The Red Brick Road.Karen sits on the Advertising Association Board and served on the IPA Council for 12 years. She is an active member of WACL and a Board Trustee of Sported, a Sports for development charity. She is passionate about building inclusive cultures and is chair of McCann Worldgroup’s UK & European Conscious Inclusion Council. Karen was recognised this year by the IPA on its iList. She is an active Mentor for women in the industry.Follow Joanna Howes and The Change Creators:website: https://www.thechangecreators.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ 🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54
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