30 Years of Leadership: Lessons from Leanne Pilkington

In this very first Leadership Edition episode of Courageous Conversations, Laing+Simmons CEO Leanne Pilkington sits down with new co-host Jacqui Barnes to reflect on 30 years of leadership, change, and growth.Leanne shares candid insights into her career journey, what keeps her energised after three decades, and how leadership has evolved across the industry. She opens up about her approach to empowerment, accountability, culture change, and the power of authenticity in both personal brand and leadership.Listeners will walk away with practical takeaways on empowering teams, managing culture, handling difficult conversations, and building trust and loyalty, the foundations of effective modern leadership.