In this episode, I’m joined by IT executive and leadership role model Linda Lenox for a powerful exploration of fear, courage and psychological safety at work.We talk honestly about how fear shows up in modern organisations, how blame cultures block innovation, and what great leaders actually do to create trust and safety.Linda shares stories from her senior leadership roles — Director of IT, VP of Technology Operations, and Programme Delivery Director — offering grounded insights into leading with presence, honesty and responsibility.Whether you’re a female leader, an aspiring leader, or someone who wants to build a more human, emotionally intelligent workplace, this conversation will give you new perspectives and practical takeaways you can use straight away.• What fear looks like in leadership and team dynamics• How to build trust through honesty and consistent behaviour• Why blame-free cultures accelerate learning and innovation• How senior leaders influence team behaviour more than they realise• The foundations of psychological safety — and where to start• Why authenticity matters more than perfectionThis is part 1 of our conversation.Follow the podcast so you don’t miss Episode 32, where we go even deeper into trust, decision-making and leading with courage rather than pressure.✨ Free Masterclasses — DecemberJoin the free Masterclasses designed to help you move fromOverthinking to Confident Action and build strongmomentum into 2026.You’ll learn how to apply the CONFIDENTFramework in your day-to-day leadership.Register here:https://webinar.migmatit.se/masterclass✨ Connect with usConnect with Linda on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindalenoxConnect with Hanna on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannazaxmy/

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