WorkPossible: You Can't Lead What You Don't Understand with Karen Richards

What if the reason culture isn't working is because leaders think they've already figured it out? Elaine and Hattie sit down with Karen Richards, founder of Uniquely Global and executive coach to top global leaders, to expose what's really going on in boardrooms when it comes to culture, and what's not. Karen brings decades of experience across industries, from elite sports to global brands, to reveal the truth about leadership blind spots, emotional intelligence, and the quiet gap between performance and people. Through real stories and hard-won insight, she shows why coaching isn't just about behavior change, it's about identity, instinct, and owning your shadow. This isn't a conversation about soft skills. It's about the hard work of leadership. Karen challenges every leader to stop outsourcing culture and start doing the internal work that changes everything, from how you show up in a room to how people show up for you. No scripts. No safe answers. Just honest conversations about what's possible when we stop doing things by default and start doing them by design. Tune in for fresh perspectives, future-focused thinking, and ideas bold enough to actually change things.   Additional Resources: Connect with Karen on LinkedIn Connect with Hattie on LinkedIn Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn Learn more about Fauna Follow Fauna on LinkedIn Subscribe to CultureCon's YouTube channel! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Culture is the fuel behind sustainable performance. Leaders must embrace emotional intelligence to grow. Self-awareness unlocks team and business potential. Coaching reveals the gap between knowing and leading. Ask: "What am I missing?" regularly.