The cost of conforming: Kerry Collinge on culture, courage & breaking the rules

Kerry Collinge, Managing Director of The Uncensored CMO, shares her bold journey from big brands to brave moves, and what it really means to lead without conforming.From being told she was “too much” to redefining success on her own terms, Kerry’s story is a masterclass in courage, reinvention, and staying true to who you are.We Cover: 02:22 – Kerry’s most courageous move (and why she never looked back)04:50 – What your gut knows before your head catches up10:46 – When conformity kills creativity: The cost of safe leadership14:08 – Why we need to embrace the whole person at work19:13 – Has hard work become a dirty word?22:56 – Redefining performance29:13 – “I knew it wasn’t right, but I said yes anyway”30:47 – What she learned from taking 3 jobs for the money (and getting fired 3 times)34:37 – Glitter ball mindset: Why broken doesn’t mean less38:19 – The advice she’d give to her younger selfDon’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