Emma Combe
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323 appearances
4 recordings
1 series
first heard Jan 2026
last heard 9 Sep
Emma Combe’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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It makes legacy feel practical rather than grandiose, but it also means that the way you come across to your stakeholders is deeply compelling, really purposeful.
Shannon, coming back to you, how does having that sense of the impact you want to make actually help once the reality and pressure of the CEO role kick in?
That North Star becomes particularly valuable in the difficult moments, and I love stories that I've heard, things like individuals having in the top drawer of their desk or laminated in the back of their phone their key principles and why they're doing it.
But knowing it of course doesn't remove the intensity of the job.
And that brings us to one final part of preparing for the role.
The CEO job carries a breadth of responsibility that even very experienced C suite leaders haven't encountered before.
So Shannon, what can first time CEOs put in place before day one to help them sustain their performance once they're in
Again, these are great points and what's coming through loud and clear is that nobody should wait until the job starts to create their support network or their routines, putting the foundations in place beforehand when there is the bandwidth and the capacity to really think carefully about what is needed.
is going to create a huge advantage.
And ultimately the period between accepting the role and starting is an opportunity to arrive with greater clarity, stronger relationships and the personal foundations to make a really strong start.
So, we're almost at the end of our time together in the Leadership Lounge.
I'd like to thank Ty, Shannon, and Marie Osmond for sharing their perspectives.
In 30 seconds, here's what we've learned.
Recognize that the transition starts before day one.
Use the time to prepare, recharge where possible, and understand how your relationships are about to change.
Prepare without prejudging.
Do your research, but stay curious and be prepared to challenge your assumptions once you're inside.
Invest in relationships early, particularly with the chair, board and key members of the leadership team.
And prepare yourself, not just the business.
Understand your strengths and blind spots, get clear on the impact you want to have, and build the support and routines you'll need around you.
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