E8: Lou Wardlaw - Looking for the lovely

Lou Wardlaw, Chair of charity One in Five and Founder of Grounded Together, is one of the optomistic, hopeful and joyous humans I know!In this episode Lou takes us through her journey from curious student to corporate executive, now executive coach and a committed mental health advocate and leader.Lou opens up about the opportunities that came her way and the personal challenges that shaped her path, and why hope, self-care, and leading with heart have become the foundation of her work. It's a conversation about what happens when lived experience becomes purpose. So many gems of wisdom:-"Use your influence""Don't disqualify yourself""Choose hope""Look for the lovely""Lead with your heart""Self care is not a reward, its a responsibility to ourselves"KeywordsLeadership, Mental Health, Self-Care, Resilience, Career Path, Personal Growth, Advocacy, Women in LeadershipKey TopicsCareer journey and diverse experiencesHeart-lead leadershipThe importance of self-care and resilience• Supporting mental health and carersWebsitesOne in FiveGrounded Together