Brave Leadership in Action: Building Purpose-Driven Cultures with Anna Nambord
What if leadership wasn’t about climbing the ladder, but about lifting others as you rise, creating cultures where purpose drives performance and courage is contagious?
In this episode of "The Impactors Podcast", I sit down with fellow Ambassador of the Inner Development Goals, Anna Nambord, founder of Bravery and former HR & Sustainability Director, who’s reshaping the way leaders approach business, purpose, and people.
From her hometown in southern Sweden to boardrooms across Europe, Anna has been quietly igniting a leadership revolution.
This conversation is a masterclass in what it takes to lead with your values, drive long-term impact, and champion inclusion, without burning out or backing down.
If you’re a new leader navigating your first leadership role—or an HR manager who wants to retain and empower the next generation of new talent—this one’s for you.
What We Talk About:
✔️ Why bravery (not burnout) is the future of leadership
✔️ How Anna’s grandmother sparked her mission to lead for equity and inclusion
✔️ The surprising truth about Sweden’s gender equality—and what still needs to change
✔️ How to embed purpose into company culture (without losing profit)
✔️ The mindset shift every woman leader needs: from proving yourself to trusting yourself
✔️ Practical ways you can use the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) in real-life work settings
✔️ How inner development tools can radically transform teenagers, teams—and even CEOs
✔️ The ripple effect of giving more positive feedback (and how to start today)
✔️ We spotlight the inspiring story of Radhika Nagpal, Harvard professor and leading AI researcher, whose career and message about collective intelligence, inclusion, and rewriting outdated systems offers a powerful example of courageous, values-led leadership. watch Ted talk here: 🎥 “The Collective Intelligence of Nature” by Radhika Nagpal
https://www.ted.com/talks/radhika_nagpal_the_collective_intelligence_of_nature
✔️ We spotlight the inspiring story of Radhika Nagpal, Harvard professor and leading AI researcher, whose career and message about collective intelligence, inclusion, and rewriting outdated systems offers a powerful example of courageous, values-led leadership. watch Ted talk here: 🎥 “The Collective Intelligence of Nature” by Radhika Nagpal
https://www.ted.com/talks/radhika_nagpal_the_collective_intelligence_of_nature
One of my favourite quotes from Anna: “What you want to see more of? water that.”
Key Takeaways for New Leaders:
- You don’t have to change who you are to lead powerfully—you just need to reconnect with your why.
- Building a career with meaning starts with learning how to speak the language of impact and influence.
- The IDGs aren’t just for global changemakers—they’re for everyday leaders, like you, trying to make work more human.
- Purpose + culture = magnetic leadership. The kind that keeps your people inspired, committed, and proud.
- Inner work is leadership work. And it’s never too early (or too late) to start.
Ready to grow your confidence and become the kind of leader who makes real impact, without second-guessing yourself?
For more information or to book a free Leadership Power Call with me visit my website. Let’s chat about where you’re at and how I can support you to lead with more confidence, clarity and courage.
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Love Genevieve
Executive Coach for Emerging Leaders
Executive Coach for Emerging Leaders
