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Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025

In this episode, Nicola Hunt speaks with Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giants Worldwide, about his latest book The Voice-Driven Leader. Together, they explore why leadership must evolve for the digital age, how diverse voices unlock team performance, and why self-awareness is the foundation of relationally intelligent leadership. Steve introduces the Five Voices framework and explains how leaders can create environments where every voice is heard, valued, and effectively deployed.Key Topics DiscussedWhy leadership skills must change in the digital, complex world of workThe shift from individual performance to agile, collaborative teamsThe Five Voices framework and how each voice contributes to team successHow leaders unintentionally silence voices—and how to prevent itThe role of self-awareness in becoming a voice-driven leaderGenerational differences, resilience, and their impact on workplace dynamicsBalancing high support and high challenge to develop people effectivelyFeatured GuestSteve Cockram – Co-founder of Giants Worldwide, leadership coach, speaker, and co-author of The Voice-Driven Leader Resources MentionedThe Voice-Driven Leader: How to Hear, Value and Maximise Every Voice on Your Team, by Steve Cockram and Jeremy KubitschekFive Voices website and resourcesThe Five Voices app and AI coaching tools