In a world filled with uncertainty and constant change, what sets great leaders apart? It’s not just strategy, charisma, or experience—it’s purpose. Purpose gives leaders the clarity to make tough decisions, the resilience to navigate challenge, and the courage to inspire others when times get hard.
My special guest today is Dr. John Blakey, and he’s simplifying how to thrive as a purpose-filled leader. John believes that leaders must be the beacon of hope in what he calls a “future-fragile world,” and he’s sharing how to ground your leadership in purpose to build trust, performance, and long-term impact.
Here’s how.
My special guest today is Dr. John Blakey and he’s simplifying how to thrive as a purpose-filled leader.
We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:
- Why purpose matters so much for today’s leaders—and how it directly connects to trust and performance.
- How executives can uncover and articulate their own leadership purpose using three dimensions: up, in, and out.
- Practical ways to translate purpose into daily decision-making and behavior—as a true “force for good.”
- How to sustain purpose during times of pressure, uncertainty, or change using what he calls a “thrival kit.”
- …and ultimately, one story of a leader who thrived by staying grounded in their purpose, no matter what challenges came their way.
Q: Are you ready to learn how to thrive as a purpose-filled leader? If yes, this one is for you.
It’s time to #DoTheThing!
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My challenge for you this week:
How are you going to take what you’ve learned in today’s episode and take action by learning how to thrive as a purpose-filled leader this week? What’s one thing you’ll do differently? Share it with me, privately or publicly. Snap a photo of you doing the thing, and send me a DM over on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesimplifiers) for added accountability and support!
Links, books and apps mentioned:
Resource: Find Dr. John Blakey on LinkedIn - click here
Book: A Course in Miracles Made Easy: Mastering the Journey from Fear to Love - Alan Cohen
Book: Force for Good: How to Thrive as a Purpose-Driven Leader - Dr. John Blakey
Resource: The Coaching Circle Program, led by - Dr. John Blakey
Podcast: How to turn high-potentials into leaders, featuring Shawn Storer - The Simplifiers Podcast
Podcast: How to be a better leader (guided visualization) - The Simplifiers Podcast
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About Dr. John Blakey:
Dr. John Blakey - He is the UK's leading CEO executive coach, former FTSE 100 managing director, and a globally recognized thought leader on trust and purpose-driven leadership. He is also the chair of The Coaching Circle, an international community of coaches and consultants who apply his proprietary frameworks under license to support values-based, sustainable leadership.
Dr Blakey is the author of three award-winning, seminal coaching books—Force for Good, The Trusted Executive, and Challenging Coaching—and his insights on leadership, trust, and purpose-driven leadership have been featured in Forbes, BBC News, HuffPost, The Sunday Times, and international podcasts.
He has coached over 130 CEOs across 22 countries, helping leaders in business and sport unlock their full potential. His coaching clients range from the CEOs of FTSE 100 companies, high profile public servants and the UK's most successful entrepreneurs to the leaders of gold-medal winning Team GB Olympic squads, premiership football clubs and England cricket. He has also worked with the executive teams at major brands including IBM, L'Oréal, Shell, NHS, BBC, JLL, Unicef and EY.
Where John hangs out online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnblakey/
Website: https://johnblakey.co.uk
John’s vote for the perfect guest on The Simplifiers Podcast:
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