#11 - The Edge of Leadership: Leading Without Certainty

Claire is joined by Katie Raithby-Veall, head of consultancy at Human Alchemy, to explore the edge of leadership and what it really means to lead yourself. From Katie's 16 years as an RAF officer to her work helping organisations build self-awareness and clarity, this episode is a deep dive into how business owners can develop the self-leadership, adaptability, and resilience needed to navigate uncertainty with confidence and purpose. In this episode: What leadership means now vs. how it starts out. Transactional vs. transformational leadership. Why situational leadership matters more than a checklist. Can you be a leader without a team? Self-awareness, humility, and curiosity as leadership foundations. Failure as data, not character assassination. The edge of not being everybody's best friend. Finding what you don't want to clarify what you do. Discipline vs. alignment: finding your line. The CHILL framework: Critically think, Help yourself, Inner voice, Let go of control, Leverage what you have. Controlling the controllables and turning frustration into fuel. Indecision is a decision. What separates people who take ownership from those who wait. Connect with Katie: LinkedIn: Katie Raithby-Veall Instagram: @heritagepunchneedle Connect with Claire: LinkedIn: Claire Lockey Instagram: @clairelockeycoaching