Leadership without the performance.
Lead, Actually is Jess’s podcast for managers who want practical ideas they can use in real conversations, with real people, in real workplaces.


Useful conversations for people who actually manage people.
Short, practical episodes built around the moments managers deal with every day. The aim is simple: less theory for theory’s sake, more confidence in the conversations that matter.
It is also a useful free development resource for HR and L&D teams looking for something easy to share with managers between formal development activities.
Visit Lead, ActuallyThe same Jess, just with a microphone closer to her face.
Podcast conversations give Jess another way to explore the messy, practical side of management and communication.
If you are looking for a podcast guest who can talk naturally about leadership, managers, workplace behaviour, communication or what makes development actually stick, Jess is available for guest appearances too.
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