How Understanding Yourself Makes You a Better Leader with AJ Coyne

AJ Coyne, VP of Marketing at Monzo, shares his journey of aligning personal values with career goals and balancing work with family life.He talks about his move from Klarna to Monzo due to a values misalignment and gives honest insights into managing a demanding role while raising young children.We Cover: 04:02 – Making values-based decisions which meant leaving Klarna07:25 – How senior leaders can unintentionally create anxiety10:39 – Building trust and creating safe spaces for communication15:10 – Why showing genuine care matters in conversations16:38 – Balancing leadership roles and the value of feedback20:16 – The challenges of a high pressure job and young family24:16 – Why great leaders operate at all levels and lead with vulnerability27:41 – How to use “happy, busy” checks to understand and support team members30:54 –Assuming Trust from the start and being upfront34:43 – Why making time for deep thinking matters36:13 – Understanding personal values in order to lead effectivelyDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54