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WEEKLY LEADERSHIP PODCAST

How to Lead: the podcast

How to Lead: the podcast

The weekly podcast giving you leadership insights with a twist

How to Lead: the podcast

The weekly podcast giving you leadership insights with a twist

The weekly podcast giving you leadership insights with a twist

Insights, frameworks, and a regular Linda, the bad manager, cameo.


Turn leadership pressure into confident clarity - whether you’re leading a team, developing managers, or running an agency that never stops moving.

Insights, frameworks, and a regular Linda, the bad manager, cameo.


Turn leadership pressure into confident clarity - whether you’re leading a team, developing managers, or running an agency that never stops moving.

Insights, frameworks, and a regular Linda, the bad manager, cameo.


Turn leadership pressure into confident clarity - whether you’re leading a team, developing managers, or running an agency that never stops moving.

across multiple platforms

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YOUR WEEKLY LEADERSHIP BOOST

Expert guidance, a dash of humour, and plenty of “don’t be a Linda” moments.

Every episode breaks down one leadership challenge - what not to do, why it happens, and how to handle it better - so you and your managers can lead with more clarity, calm, and confidence.


You get practical tools, things to try straight away and reflective prompts to help you be a more intentional leader.

You'll LOVE this podcast if you are:

Leading teams who need structure, clarity, and confidence

A founder or agency leader who knows great leadership fuels momentum, not burnout

A new or rising leader seeking tools that stick

Someone tired of leadership theory and ready for real-world tactics

PRACTICAL LESSONS, IMMEDIATE IMPACT

Typical topics we cover on How to Lead

From creating a clear vision to managing change, I tackle essential topics to make your job easier and your team more effective.

Some of the things you’ll learn:

Understanding how to balance the three hats of leadership - setting the why, explaining the what, and enabling the how

Better feedback, more ownership, fewer repeated mistakes

Frameworks to help weekly meetings land, not linger

Clarity in vision, better change navigation, and stronger team trust

...and much more!

Turn insight into action

You might already know what good leadership looks like. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even attended a workshop or two.


But knowing how to lead and actually doing it - in real time, with your real team - are two very different things.


That’s where coaching comes in.


It gives you the space, challenge, and accountability to turn what you know into what you do. Because when pressure hits, it’s easy to slip back into old habits - rescuing, firefighting, or taking the faster route instead of the better one.


Coaching helps you slow down, see what’s really going on, and build the habits that make leadership feel natural - not forced.


If you’d like support to put the leadership insights I share on the podcast into practice, join us on the Leadership Accelerator Premium.


Explore the programme here


Or find out if this could be the next step for you.

You might already know what good leadership looks like. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even attended a workshop or two.


But knowing how to lead and actually doing it - in real time, with your real team - are two very different things.


That’s where coaching comes in.


It gives you the space, challenge, and accountability to turn what you know into what you do. Because when pressure hits, it’s easy to slip back into old habits - rescuing, firefighting, or taking the faster route instead of the better one.


Coaching helps you slow down, see what’s really going on, and build the habits that make leadership feel natural - not forced.


If you’d like support to put the leadership insights I share on the podcast into practice, join us on the Leadership Accelerator Premium.


Explore the programme here


Or find out if this could be the next step for you.


IN THE MEDIA

Guest appearances and media coverage

Guest appearances and media coverage

People Management Interview

I talked to the CIPD's official magazine about the use of TikTok style content to deliver Learning & Development programmes.

The Power Within Podcast

I joined Keith Power on his podcast to talk about how I use humour to encourage better leadership.

The iPaper Weekly Expert Column

I was invited to be the iPaper's weekly expert giving advice on how to manage Gen Z staff.

EDGE, The Institute of Leadership Magazine

I was put in the hotseat by EDGE Magazine to talk all things leadership.

ITV Interview with Jonathan Wills

I talk to ITV about the success of my social media alter ego, 'Linda, the bad manager' and what makes a good leader.

Sunemployment Column

I shared my advice with The Sun readers on how to lead people older and potentially more experienced than you.

Muddy Stilettos Interview

Smash your career goals: I share my tips with Muddy Stilettos on how to lead like a pro in 2025.

Inclusive Growth Show Podcast

I join Toby Mildon to talk about how leaders can move beyond superficial values to truly embody inclusivity in their organisations.

BBC Radio Surrey, Sussex and Kent

I talk to Adam Dowling at BBC Radio Surrey, Sussex and Kent about how Linda the Manager came about, and my new book "How to Lead".

Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Podcast

I talk to Siân Harrington about why leadership so often falls short in today’s workplace.

Truth, Lies and Work Podcast

I join Leanne and Al Elliott as they explore the nuances of workplace culture and generational differences in today's work environment.

HR Magazine

A comment piece in HR magazine on how Gen Z are teaching leaders how to lead: When did setting boundaries become a character flaw?

Showing Up Podcast

I join Vicki Knights on her Showing Up podcast to discuss how I created Linda the Bad Manager and the secret to turning online engagement into real-world clients.

Women Disrupting Podcast

I join Yasmin Ariff to discuss my newly released book, "How to Lead", my alter ego 'Linda, the Bad Manager’ and how one of my most viral TikTok videos ended up back firing.

Accidental Managers

I join Roly Walter to talk about what makes an "accidental manager", and how organisations can support them in becoming effective managers.

Corporate Wellbeing Expo Interview

What's the link between good leadership and employee wellbeing (and engagement)?

The Anatomy of a Leader (Podcast/YouTube Guest)

I talk to Maria Hvorostovsky about toxic bosses, the inspiration for my TikTok character, Linda, and how to be a good leader.

Women in the Coaching Arena Podcast

I talk to Joanna Lott about building a coaching business , from discovering your own unique skills, to engaging your audience.

On the edge with April Mahoney (Podcast Guest)

I talk to April on her On The Edge podcast, about the ebbs & flows of employer/employee dynamics.

Tech World Human Skills (Podcast Guest)

I talk to Ben Pearce on his podcast about leadership and how to grow to become a great leader.

Unleash the Power of People Podcast

I talk to Chris Webber about how to have those difficult conversations to build trust from difficult relationships.

McCann World group "The Truth About Work"

McCann Worldgroup shared insights on the future of work and employer branding.

The Jobs for Women Show (Podcast Guest)

I talk to Zoe Haydn Jones about how knowing your values helps you define your boundaries and stop people pleasing.

Why Employees Leave (Webinar Guest)

I talk to Luke Fisher about how to create more engaged teams in this webinar (which also features Linda, the toxic boss).

The Pursuit of Purpose (Podcast Guest)

I talk to Pete Al Alkawi about how I help good people to become great leaders - understanding their values and purpose.

How to Stop "Doing" and Start Leading

I discuss with Jay Neale from Agency Works how to juggle the challenging demands of leading in an agency environment.

How to Create & Track Habits (Contributor)

Habit tracker apps might just be the key to transforming your routines (and life!) once and for all.

The Leadership Enigma Podcast

I explore the challenges faced by individual contributors and small consultancies (with Adam Pacifico in this podcast.

The Parent Equation Podcast (Podcast Guest)

I share my working parent journey with Ayesha Murray and talk about my views on everything.

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© 2025

Kate Waterfall Hill. All rights reserved.

© 2025

Kate Waterfall Hill. All rights reserved.

© 2025

Kate Waterfall Hill. All rights reserved.