The Prepared Leader: From Crisis to Confidence
The Prepared Leader: From Crisis to Confidence helps leaders build resilience before they need it. Hosted by Helen Lipscombe, each episode shares real stories and bold strategies to lead through uncertainty with confidence. Because the best leaders aren’t lucky — they’re prepared.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
The Prepared Leader: From Crisis to Confidence
Latest Episodes
The Mentor Mindset: Growing the Next Generation of Resilience Leaders
What does it take to grow the next generation of resilience leaders — and what role does mentorship play in building stronger, more confident teams?In this episode, Helen is joined by Sandra Bartley, a former business continuity professi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:05
Beyond Risk Registers: Embedding Resilience into the Bones of Business
What does resilience really look like beyond buzzwords and risk registers? Caroline Field, Partner at PA Consulting and co-founder of the Centre for Whole Society Resilience, explores it is a strategic advantage for organisations and communitie...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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51:17
Mastering Crisis Communication: How to Protect Identity and Trust with Sarah Henderson, Purely Public Relations
Reputational challenges are no longer rare events; they’re an inevitable part of modern business. This episode unpacks what proactive PR readiness looks like and how leaders can communicate strategically before, during, and after a crisis.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:09
The Power of Curiosity: Fostering AI Skills in Business with Mary Kemp
Mary Kemp, co-founder of Brighton AI and CEO of AI Potential, joins for an honest conversation about how AI is reshaping leadership, decision-making, and organisational resilience. AI isn’t just a technical challenge but a people-fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:20
Cybersecurity: Why It Must Be More Than Just an IT Issue
Cybersecurity expert Robert Jumpp unpack the crucial intersection of cybersecurity and organisational resilience. Find out why cyber risk is no longer just an IT issue, but a strategic concern for leaders at every level. With real-world stories...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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47:18
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