The UK's Leading Executive Coach on Purpose-Driven Leadership: Lessons from Sport and Business
In the latest episode of Gold with Gore, I sat down with Dr. John Blakey, the UK's leading executive coach to purpose-driven CEOs. From guiding FTSE 100 leaders and Olympic teams to Premier League football clubs and public sector executives, John has seen it all – and shared invaluable lessons from his journey.
Here are some highlights from our conversation:
The Power of Purpose
John spoke passionately about the transition from profit-driven to purpose-driven leadership. He explained how aligning with personal values and pursuing meaningful goals creates lasting impact – a lesson for leaders at any stage.
The Mountain Range Metaphor
Instead of climbing a single mountain, John encourages leaders to view their careers as a mountain range, with diverse goals and opportunities. This perspective shift can help ambitious leaders balance focus across multiple priorities without feeling overwhelmed.
Thriving Under Pressure
John shared insights on managing risk, embracing failure, and maintaining resilience in high-pressure roles. One key takeaway - success comes from learning to block out the noise, find the signal, and focus on what truly matters.
A Force for Good
John’s latest book, Force for Good, delves into lessons from the past five years, offering tools and strategies for leaders to move beyond survival and thrive in purpose-driven roles.
Whether you're leading in business, sport, or public service, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiration.
Watch the full interview here:
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1wSpencer Gore Thanks to you and Dr John Blakey for another absolutely fascinating podcast...keep it coming 👏 You touched upon the challenges of being a Chairman at Chelmsford and once the players are on the pitch there is nothing more you can do! It reminded me of a really interesting podcast by Ed Bastian CEO of Delta Air Lines where he interviewed Arthur M Blank the owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Co-Founder of The Home Depot. The Home Depot story is impressive enough but Arthur's vision for the Atlanta Falcons is inspirational...."The House of Happiness" is just great!!
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1wThis article is fantastic! The shift from profit-driven to purpose-driven leadership is so important for long-term success. I loved the mountain range metaphor—such a great way to think about our careers. Thanks for sharing these valuable lessons!