How to FIND THE COURAGE TO CHANGE in 2026 with Joanna Howes

How do you find the courage to change, even when it feels uncomfortable?I’m closing out the year on the Courageous Leaders Podcast with one of our most honest and practical episodes yet. Leaders everywhere are feeling the pressure to adapt quicker than ever before, and it’s easy to worry you’re not keeping up.In this episode, I share the real conversations I’ve had with guests who’ve faced huge decisions, dealt with self-doubt, and taken bold leaps without always having a perfect plan. We get into letting go of old ways of working, saying the hard things, dealing with uncertainty, and what it really takes to lead high performing teams.If you want practical advice on leading through change (and those leadership development skills that actually stick), you’re in the right place.We Cover: 00:00 – Introduction 01:12 – Why change is faster (and scarier) than ever 03:02 – Dave Buonaguidi: How to define your true purpose at work 04:35 – Lauren Spearman: Why courage comes before confidence 06:39 – Karen Martin: The untold challenges of confident leaders 07:44 – Kerry Collinge: Directness as a leadership superpower 08:28 – The risk (and reward) of no longer fitting in 09:05 – When growth feels disruptive and what to do next 10:02 – Xavier Reeves: Making bold moves when you feel safe 11:34 – Kerttu Inkeroinen: Quitting without a backup plan: is it ever right? 12:29 – Facing risks (and what you actually regret) 13:09 – Building high performance teams starts with you 14:42 – Why you need to act even if it scares youDon’t miss this honest look at what it really takes to lead yourself and others through the messiness of change.👍 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