This episode is a masterclass in ambition, leadership and culture.
Dr Matilda Andersson joins Laura Barber, founder of The Ripple Impact, to explore how early challenges with dyslexia became a source of strength, how diving taught her discipline and feedback, and how she went on to shape teams and agencies across the creative industries.

We unpack:

* Why feedback is the heartbeat of high performance

* The culture foundations every agency needs to scale

* How ambition (and sometimes fire) fuels extraordinary careers

* What happens when leaders avoid difficult conversations

* How Ambition, Culture and Tough Lessons Shape Great Leaders

* Why serendipity shapes our biggest career shifts

* The importance of audacious goals

Takeaways

· Agencies must evolve to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.

· A strong agency culture is crucial for scaling and success.

· Setting ambitious goals can drive significant achievements.

· Feedback is essential for growth and improvement.

· Agencies play a vital role in nurturing new talent.

· The future of agencies involves blending diverse skills for client success.

· Resilience and adaptability are key to agency longevity.

· Personal challenges can become strengths in leadership roles.

· The agency model remains powerful despite industry changes.

· Collaboration and shared expertise benefit clients and agencies alike.

If you want to build a brand with soul, grow as a leader or scale your agency, you will love this one.

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Curiosity is a choice. Empathy is an action. Growth happens when we step into the unfamiliar on purpose.

In this episode, organisational psychologist and global people leader Kim Happich joins The Ripple Impact founder and host, Laura Barber to explore the leadership power of curiosity, cultural humility and choosing courage over comfort.

We go deep into:

* Why true leadership starts with empathy and positive intent

* What travelling and working globally teaches us about humanity

* How to grow by participating, not observing

* The ripple impact of culture, identity and discomfort

If you are building a business, leading a team or becoming the person, you want to be, this conversation will move you.

Ready to take this further? If you want to build a brand with more soul, clarity and human connection, reach out to The Ripple Impact. We help founders and leaders uncover the stories, insights and meaning that set their brands apart. Tune in, then come and see how we can support you.

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What if the bravest thing you can do is stop holding on?

In this episode, Joseph Liu shares the real and emotional story behind leaving medical school, stepping away from corporate success and creating a purpose-driven career that fuels, not drains, energy.

We unpack:• Knowing when a chapter has ended• Taking small, bold steps towards reinvention• Why meaningful work matters for life, not just career• Letting go of titles and building confidence through action

A powerful reminder that you don’t need every answer to move forward - you just need the courage to start.

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