Have You Met (And Set!) The Conditions For Your Most Courageous Self? w/ Eleanor Ford | Ep25
Unpacking Courage, Growth, and Leadership with Ellie Ford
In this episode, we featured Ellie Ford, the Chief People Officer at Zinc VC. Ellie is an award-winning, excited entrepreneur and an Executive and Team/Systems coach, specialising in how people and cultures thrive. With a background as an anthropologist and documentary filmmaker, she maintains a keen interest in human behaviour.
This discussion explored the nuances of courage, personal development, and the realities of leadership.
Courage vs. Confidence
Ellie began by clarifying the difference between courage and confidence. The conversation delved into whether there are conditions for courage and what often holds us back from achieving greater levels of it.
Making Time for Self-Development
We addressed a common challenge: what is our response to people who "don't have time" to work on themselves? This part of the discussion offered insights into prioritising personal growth.
Identifying What Matters Most
Ellie shared her perspective on how you know what matters most. If it matters most, do it first... This principle provides a clear guideline for effective prioritisation.
The Reality of Leadership
The conversation also touched on the often-unseen side of leadership: how often do the best business leaders in the country feel lost? This offered a realistic look at the challenges even top leaders face.
Prioritising Growth Over Achievement
Finally, we explored a fundamental question: if we're all a work in progress, why don't people take growth as seriously as achievement? This part of the discussion highlighted the importance of continuous development.
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