Hosted by Joanna Howes
The Courageous Leaders Podcast aims to inspire leaders to step into their courageous zone, be the leader they know they can be and discover the mindset skills and behaviours to take their leadership to the next level. So listen in, get inspired on how you can grow your leadership impact.
225 episodes · publishes weekly · latest 2026-06-25 · ~32 min/episode
Rank
#5848
Substance
36.0
/ 100
Breakdown
Scored 2026-07
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#5848 of 6183
Substance
Top 95%
outscores 5% of the index
The Courageous Leaders Podcast ranks #5848 on The B2B Podcast Index with a substance score of 36.0 out of 100, scored across 1 recent episode. It scores highest on insight density and originality. The episode covers a single, well-worn leadership idea - don't avoid difficult conversations - and restates it repeatedly with minor variations. The only semi-actionable tips (use 'I've noticed' language, hold eye contact, offer a break) are standard feedback-training content a practitioner would already know.
Averaged across 1 recently scored episode, with cited evidence.
The episode covers a single, well-worn leadership idea - don't avoid difficult conversations - and restates it repeatedly with minor variations. The only semi-actionable tips (use 'I've noticed' language, hold eye contact, offer a break) are standard feedback-training content a practitioner would already know.
“avoidance is the biggest killer of performance we currently have in companies”
“it's also brilliant procrastination strategy. And it also keeps you safe. And ultimately what you're doing is you're making it about you”
The reframe of avoidance as self-serving ('making it about you') is a mildly interesting angle, but the broader argument - leaders must give hard feedback - is ubiquitous coaching content with no contrarian evidence or first-principles reasoning offered.
“we do a lot of mind reading as human beings”
“avoidance is the biggest killer of performance”
This is a solo monologue by the host; there is no guest at all. The host's only cited credential is a vague anecdote from working 'in an agency,' with no indication of organisational scale, seniority, or measurable impact.
“I Remember, uh, when I worked in an agency, I was given some really tough feedback”
“which is why I'm so passionate about, we've got to stop worrying about upsetting people”
The episode contains a single personal anecdote with no named company, role, or measurable outcome beyond 'about two weeks' of being upset. There are zero data points, case studies, or cited sources to support any of the claims made.
“I was upset for about two weeks and I was furious with the bosses at the time”
“I've done these conversations and the person in front of me has started crying”
This is a five-minute solo monologue with no guest, no interviewer follow-up, and no opportunity for challenge or pushback. The format eliminates any possibility of conversational craft by design.
“I'm recording this episode because I really want to get a message out”
“So let's give people more credit”
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