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The Legendary Leaders Podcast

The Legendary Leaders Podcast

Auteur(s): Cathleen O'Sullivan – Growth Accelerator for Leaders
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 Welcome to the Legendary Leaders podcast series! This podcast aims to inspire thousands and thousands of people to start living their best lives! My podcast guests will be sharing their own personal paths to success, the moments when they may have hit a wall that turned into their biggest breaking point, and we will be sharing some top tips on how to proactively create some exciting changes in your life. These leaders will be talking about how they started their journey, what inspired and drove them, along with the challenges they had to overcome along the way to get to where they are now, having achieved a more content and balanced life. The podcasts will cover an array of topics from the importance of selfcare and mindset, through to bravery and authenticity, and the importance of building communities and support networks. I have interviewed leaders who have all taken varied and interesting paths, from content creators, journalists through to designers, coaches, musicians and actors a business mentors, speakers and many, many more. They all faced tough challenges which served as motivation to live their best lives yet! I hope you enjoy listening to my series of podcasts as much as I have done creating them, and I really hope you take away lots to inspire, encourage and motivate you on your journey to becoming a Legendary Leader.Cathleen O'Sullivan (Merkel) Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • Kate Grant – Listen to Your Inner Voice: Leading a Life of Impact Without Apology

    Kate Grant – Listen to Your Inner Voice: Leading a Life of Impact Without Apology
    Dec 2 2025
    What does it take to lead with both purpose and perseverance? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O'Sullivan sits down with Kate Grant—CEO of the Fistula Foundation and author of No Woman Left Behind—whose remarkable journey from Madison Avenue to global health leadership reveals what can happen when compassion meets conviction. Kate shares how walking away from a thriving advertising career became the first step toward transforming the lives of more than 100,000 women suffering from obstetric fistula—a preventable childbirth injury that still affects over a million women in the world's most underserved regions. With honesty and humility, she opens up about redefining success, the courage it takes to stay focused on one mission, and how saying "no" to good ideas is often the price of real impact. Cathleen O'Sullivan (Merkel) Together, Cathleen and Kate explore the intersection of leadership, purpose, and humanity—what it means to build something that lasts, lead with heart, and never look away from the people and problems that need us most. This conversation is for anyone who believes leadership is less about power and more about the lives we choose to touch. Episode Timeline: 00:03:34 What is obstetric fistula and why it still exists 00:07:39 The devastating social cost: ostracism, shame, and isolation 00:16:21 A survivor's story: 30 years of suffering and the gift of a chicken 00:28:30 Building a global network: from one hospital to 35 countries 00:33:12 The fundraising approach: efficiency, focus, and saying no 00:38:25 Ensuring quality: working with expert surgeons and measuring outcomes 00:47:15 Leaving Madison Avenue: when success isn't enough 00:53:05 The earthquake and breakup that cracked everything open 01:03:11 Redefining success: career, motherhood, and the myth of having it all 01:10:00 What's next: stepping down and training as a therapist 01:19:16 Final wisdom: listen to your inner voice and own your choices Key Takeaway: A Hidden Crisis with a Solution: Obstetric fistula—a childbirth injury from obstructed labor—affects at least one million women in Africa and Asia, leaving them incontinent and ostracized. Yet 90% of cases are fixable with surgery, making this needless suffering Kate refuses to accept. Relentless Focus Drives Impact: The Fistula Foundation does one thing exceptionally well—funding surgeries—and has helped over 100,000 women by resisting mission creep, measuring outcomes rigorously, and treating the nonprofit like a results-driven business. Listen to Your Inner Voice: Kate left a successful advertising career after travel exposed her to global poverty and an earthquake cracked her life open—proving that transformation requires quieting external voices and giving your own inner compass a microphone. Empowerment Through Accountability: When problems arise, assume you created them—not to blame yourself, but to empower yourself to learn and fix what's broken rather than playing victim to circumstances or other people. You Can't Have It All at Once: Success means making intentional choices about where to invest finite energy—Kate chose her son and the foundation over remarriage, showing that owning your trade-offs without apology is more honest than pretending you can do everything equally well. About Kate Grant: Kate Grant is a global health and social-impact leader with over 25 years of experience advancing maternal health and women's rights worldwide. As President & CEO of Fistula Foundation, she has expanded access to life-changing surgeries for thousands of women across Africa and Asia while building high-performing teams and partnerships with governments and NGOs. She is also the author of No Woman Left Behind – A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth, a memoir highlighting her journey from a corporate career to leading a global health movement. Known for her equity-focused, collaborative leadership, Kate's mission is to ensure every woman has the opportunity to live a healthy, dignified life. Connect with Kate Grant: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-grant-92110561/ Website: https://fistulafoundation.org/ No Woman Left Behind (Book): https://fistulafoundation.org/no-woman-left-behind/ Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan: Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/ FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS
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    1 h et 24 min
  • Donzel Leggett – Transform, Don't Just Change: The Mindset for a Destiny-Driven Life

    Donzel Leggett – Transform, Don't Just Change: The Mindset for a Destiny-Driven Life
    Nov 18 2025
    What does it really mean to design your own destiny? In this episode of Legendary Leaders Podcast, host Cathleen O'Sullivan sits down with Donzel Leggett—former Fortune 200 executive, author of Make Your Destiny Happen, and founder of Destiny Development Delta whose career has spanned three decades of transformational global leadership. From his Key West roots to the pivotal moment he walked away from professional football, Donzel shares how he turned missed opportunities and painful kicks in the butt into clarity about his calling. With warmth and honesty, he opens up about the weight of expectations, the courage to challenge them, and how a life plan created at 24 has guided everything since—including losing 90 pounds in four months and bouncing back from a million-dollar business failure that shaped his next chapter. Together, Cathleen and Donzel explore the difference between change and transformation, why spending time with yourself is the most radical act of leadership, and how his Destiny Development Delta model helps people stop leaving life to chance. This conversation is for anyone ready to lead themselves with intention, passion, and purpose. Episode Timeline: 04:49 Growing up in Key West: lessons in diversity and strong women leaders 07:41 College football and missed opportunities to lead teammates 10:12 Creating a life plan at 24—and what destiny really means 15:11 Challenging expectations: when others' dreams don't match your own 23:34 Walking away from professional football and the emotional fallout 30:36 Three pivotal moments: football, fatherhood, and finding his calling 36:14 Recognizing your calling: the feeling you can't ignore 40:45 Why 90% of people can't answer where they want to be in 10 years 47:06 First steps to self-leadership—even when life feels overwhelming 52:19 Getting back on track: losing 90 pounds and finding balance 55:44 The restaurant that failed—and the million-dollar MBA 01:01:20 The Destiny Development Delta model: A-Attitudes and iLead Change 01:04:23 Change vs. transformation: chameleon or butterfly? 01:09:05 Transformation as an iterative journey through life's shifts 01:13:32 What's next: spreading hope around the world Key Takeaway: Creating Your Own Destiny: Donzel challenges the idea that destiny is predetermined—it's something you design by getting clear on what you want, building a life plan, and taking sustained action. Leading Yourself First: Leadership isn't about titles or hierarchy—it's about taking charge of your own life, whether you're an executive, a barber, or a stay-at-home parent. Transformation vs. Change: Real transformation means becoming something different (like a caterpillar to butterfly), not just making adjustments—and it starts with spending time with yourself to uncover what you truly want. The Power of a Life Plan: Donzel created his life plan at 24 and has followed it for over 30 years, showing how vision plus intentional action creates both success and fulfillment. Learning from Failure: From walking away from football to losing a million dollars on a restaurant, Donzel shows how reframing failure as learning and taking accountability fuels growth and resilience. About Donzel Leggett: Donzel Leggett is a global operations and leadership executive with over 30 years of experience leading large-scale teams and operations in consumer products companies, including a 28-year tenure at General Mills. He is the Principal and Founder of Destiny Development Delta, LLC, where he coaches executives and teams to unlock their full potential and build inclusive, high-performing cultures. He is the author of Make Your Destiny Happen, a transformational framework for designing and living a purposeful life. Known for driving exceptional results while uplifting people, his leadership approach centers on authenticity, accountability, and helping others take charge of their destinies. Donzel's mission is to inspire people globally to transform their leadership, envision their future, and take sustained action to make it reality. Connect with Donzel Leggett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donzelleggett/ Facebook (Donzel Leggett): https://www.facebook.com/donzel.leggett.9/ Facebook (Destiny Dev Delta): https://www.facebook.com/destinydevdelta Instagram (Donzel Leggett) https://www.instagram.com/donzel_leggett/ Linktree: https://li nktr.ee/destinydevdelta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DonzelLeggett Make Your Destiny Happen Petite Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/make-your-destiny-happen/ Website: https://destinydevdelta.com/ Make Your Destiny Happen Book: https://www.makeyourdestinyhappen.com Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan: Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/ FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU ...
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    1 h et 21 min
  • Lenya McGrath – The Compass Within: Leading with Purpose and Positivity

    Lenya McGrath – The Compass Within: Leading with Purpose and Positivity
    Nov 4 2025
    What does it really mean to bring your authentic self to leadership? In this episode of Legendary Leaders Podcast, host Cathleen O'Sullivan sits down with Lenya McGrath—global brand strategist, creative leader, and award-winning marketer whose career has shaped some of the world's most iconic brands. From her early days in Sydney's ad world to leading high-performing teams across continents, Lenya shares how she turned "too happy" feedback into her leadership superpower. With warmth and humility, she opens up about authenticity in the workplace, building psychological safety in creative teams, and how her personal compass guides her through change—from navigating anxiety during the pandemic to saying bold yeses (and firmer no's) in life and career. Together, Cathleen and Lenya explore what it means to lead with heart, why self-awareness is the ultimate growth tool, and how small acts of courage can make people, brands, and businesses truly fly. Episode Timeline: 01:03 Meet Lenya McGrath: a creative leader who makes people feel seen 03:20 Early lessons in creative partnership and leading with kindness 11:14 Why optimism is a superpower and how it builds psychological safety 21:13 Motherhood and mentoring: raising confident, self-aware daughters 24:33 Authenticity vs. oversharing—bringing your real self to work 26:44 How masking drains energy and connection 31:59 Reconnecting with your internal compass and values 33:13 Navigating anxiety during the pandemic and finding purpose 36:52 Lenya's five-step approach to move from problem to solution 40:46 Boundaries and values—knowing when to say no 45:12 Falling in love with creativity: from visual merchandising to ad agencies 48:57 How to tell if a company aligns with your purpose 50:29 Reflection and release: check-ins, "letters to self," and letting go 56:28 Saying yes to new adventures—and being firm with your no's 58:40 Why saying no can feel harder for women 01:02:34 Lenya's top two pieces of advice for aspiring creatives Key Takeaway: Authenticity as Leadership: Lenya shares how embracing her true, optimistic self—once labeled "too happy"—became her greatest leadership strength. Psychological Safety Through Positivity: She shows how lightness and empathy foster trust, creativity, and deeper collaboration. Purpose as a Compass: Whether leading teams or raising daughters, Lenya's guiding goal is to help people, brands, and businesses fly. Reflection and Renewal: Her weekly check-ins and "letters to self" reveal how intentional reflection fuels growth and resilience. Boundaries and Bravery: From saying yes to new adventures to confidently saying no, Lenya explores how alignment sustains authenticity. About Lenya McGrath: Lenya McGrath is a global brand and marketing leader with 15+ years of experience helping consumer brands stand out and scale. Her career spans agency and in-house roles, working with notable brands such as Amazon, PlayStation, Canon, Wilson Sporting Co., Herman Miller, and P&G (Olay). Known for her "market-shaper" mindset, Lenya blends brand strategy, integrated marketing, and leadership to help organizations embed authentic differentiation into their culture, behaviour, and business strategy. With a reputation for positivity, collaboration, and driving commercial results, her work has been recognised across creative and brand awards. Passionate about growth, creativity, and human-centred leadership, Lenya continues to inspire leaders to bring their whole selves to work, build purpose-driven brands, and drive meaningful impact. Connect with Lenya McGrath: Website: https://www.lenyamcgrath.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenyamcgrath/ Connect with Cathleen O'Sullivan: Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-osullivan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/ FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS
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    1 h et 7 min
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