An Interview on Support - Emma Keith

What does real support actually look like—and why does it matter so much for resilience?In this episode of Rise, Inma is joined by Emma Keith, Group Captain in the Royal Air Force and Commandant of the RAF Leadership Academy, for a deeply human conversation about support, leadership, and resilience.Drawing on her experience leading in high-responsibility environments—and navigating profound personal loss—Emma reframes support as more than something we receive. She explores how support flows both ways, why leaders need support too, and how resilience rarely grows in isolation. Together, they unpack the visible and invisible forms of support, from mentoring and workplace culture to friendship, family, and self-support.Emma shares powerful reflections on grief, burnout, gender expectations, and the importance of investing in relationships—not just professional success. She also offers practical wisdom on recognising when support is needed, asking for the right kind of help, and creating cultures of care, both externally and within ourselves.A grounding reminder for anyone carrying responsibility: slowing down, reflecting, and building meaningful support systems may be the strongest leadership skills of all.