I’m so grateful to Michelle Booth, Head of Growth and Innovation at Lloyds Bank for her bravery in sharing her story of seemingly having it all yet feeling deeply unhappy and suicidal. To discover what was important to her and not conforming to what society says you ‘should do and have’.Michelle's story is a testament to the importance of authenticity and self-discovery in the pursuit of genuine fulfilment.Key discussion points:Emotions are not a weakness; understanding and expressing them appropriately can strengthen leadership and team cohesionConcerns about the potential misuse of emotions to avoid critical feedbackAcknowledging that Psychological safety is an input, not an outputHow stand-up comedy and a clowning course helped to overcome failurethe essential components required to drive innovation and creativity within organisationsThe importance of giving and receiving feedback effectively - it's not the leader's job to manage people's feelings but to maintain a space where emotions and feedback can coexistThe power of humour and resilienceThe illusion of certainty and embracing uncertainty as a catalyst for innovation and growthThis episode serves as a powerful reminder to follow your own path and do what is right for you.Let us know your thoughts! Please leave us a comment to keep the conversation going.👍 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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