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Episode 159 – Authentic Leadership with guest David Enwright: The Post Office's Marketing Director on being brave and staying human leadership insight

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Episode #159Our first episode of 2026 is a personal understanding and leadership topic on authentic leadership with advice from a senior marketer on key leadership skills and finding your style. 

Joining Abby is her guest David EnwrightMarketing Director at the Post Office and a long-time advocate for inclusive, human-centred leadership. With a career spanning HSBC, RBS, Allianz, and the Post Office, he has built a reputation for delivering commercial impact while creating environments where people feel safe, valued, and genuinely able to thrive. As a recognised role model for inclusive leadership, David leads with honesty and empathy, and brings lived experiences and candour to some of businesses most complex challenges. 

In this episode, David shares his definition of authentic leadership, the importance of deep active listeningtrust and psychological safety, and how he has developed his authentic leadership style. Plus, David's career highs and lows and advice for marketers of tomorrow. 

 

00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Authentic Leadership 

00:02:47 Defining of Authentic Leadership 

00:05:00 David's Leadership Style 

00:06:25 The Importance of Deep Listening  

00:08:28 Creating the Right Environment for Conversations  

00:09:46 Arriving at an Authentic Leadership Style 

00:12:08 Learning from Mistakes and Personal Loss  

00:16:05 Recognizing and Preventing Burnout 

00:17:51 Building Psychological Safety and Trust  

00:21:11 Benefits of Psychological Safety  

00:23:09 Encouraging Bold Ideas and Growth Mindset  

00:24:47 David's Career Highs and Lows  

00:26:58 Advice for Marketers of Tomorrow

 

Host: Abigail Dixon FCIM/ICF | LinkedIn

Guest: David Enwright | LinkedIn

 

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