Leadership: The Truth About Leadership Insecurity (And How To Fix It) | Thriving in Toxic Culture with Natalie Abou-Alwan Most people think the loudest person in the room is the most confident.
Natalie Abou-Alwan has spent her career learning the opposite. In this episode of the Business Growth Podcast, powered by ActionCOACH UK, she explains why "insecurity is loud", how to handle a toxic boss without wrecking your career, and what to do when you realise the insecure leader might be you.
Natalie is an Oxford graduate who has worked as general counsel across several businesses, including JPMorgan Chase and BP. She was named a Rising Star on the Legal 500 Powerlist and is the author of How to Navigate Your Career Like a Legend.
Her core insight is simple. What looks like ego is usually insecurity, and humility is what separates real legends from bad bosses.
Natalie Abou-Alwan is an Oxford-educated lawyer who has worked as general counsel across several businesses, including JPMorgan Chase and BP, and spent more than 20 years working on trading floors. She has been named a Rising Star on the Legal 500 Powerlist. Her first LinkedIn article, on women who don't help women in the workplace, drew tens of thousands of views and is included in her book, How to Navigate Your Career Like a Legend, which uses real-life stories to help people handle toxic cultures and build resilience.
If You Haven't Started: Take Natalie's first action. Find a quiet moment, take the noise out and have an honest look at yourself. Ask what is worrying you and which parts of it you can actually control.
If You're Already Leading A Team: In your next meeting, listen for the quieter voice with the smart idea and credit them publicly. If you've handled something badly, go back to the person and say so.
For Everyone: Build your personal boardroom. Pick a handful of people who will tell you the truth, not just cheer you on, and check feedback with them before you take it to heart.
Whether you're dealing with a toxic boss, leading a team or working on your own insecurities, this conversation will help you lead with more humility. Subscribe for weekly conversations.
This episode is sponsored by Initium Corporate Finance: Initium is a specialist sell-side corporate finance advisory, providing valuation, consultancy, and business sale transaction services. Find out how Initium can help you at www.initium.com
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