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Mr Joe Leech
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Coach to CEOs. Former school teacher, recovering neuroscientist, tech veteran, rational optimist, great at Tuesdays.
https://mrjoe.uk
Episode 3 of The Modern CEO podcast drops this Monday. Here’s a sneak peek.
September 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
You’re smart.
You’ve earned your way here.
But no one handed you a playbook for this job.
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August 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
New in the CEO seat?

The bar you set now becomes the standard your team lives by.

Low standards won’t stay small, they spread fast.

Raise the bar early and hold it there.
August 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Are humans evolved for truth… or for survival?
As a CEO, you need truth.

Watch this video.. buff.ly/EcUDwiR
August 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Most first-time CEOs don’t fail from one big blow-up.

It's the small things they tolerate.

Here are the 5 classic mistakes that quietly derail momentum 👇
August 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Most first-time CEOs don’t fail from one big blow-up.

It's the small things they tolerate.

Here are the 5 classic mistakes that quietly derail momentum.
August 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Effortless leadership isn’t easy.
It’s crafted. It’s quiet.
It nudges instead of pushes.
It’s not barking orders.
It’s opening paths, probing resistance, and guiding people towards better outcomes without blunt force.
The best leaders don’t force change, they unlock it.

mrjoe.uk/modernceo
July 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Just sat in the CEO seat? Most won’t tell you this:

Your team hides the real problems until you show them it’s safe.

Trust starts with your vulnerability.

Take 2 mins and watch this. buff.ly/m3T695w
July 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
You don’t have to do something amazing every day. It’s fine if today felt “just okay.”

Have an average day and be proud of it.

Here’s my short video, “There’s Nothing Wrong With an Average Day,” if you want to hear more.

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#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
July 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
👉 Investors want to matter beyond their money.
👉 CEOs are often stuck managing investor egos.
👉 What looks like strategic advice may actually be fear in disguise.
👉 The relationship is layered, emotional, and not as polished as it appears.

We’re dropping the episode tomorrow, don’t miss it!
June 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
What nobody tells you about…

Venture capitalists don’t just bring money, they can also bring baggage.

This one’s a must watch.

Paul Traynor breaks down the “cloud of stuff” that CEOs NEED to understand if they want to build strong partnerships.

#MrJoeLeech
#TheModernCEOpodcast
June 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
What do you do when your investors micromanage and second-guess every move?

This CEO reached a breaking point and what happened next is a masterclass in power dynamics.

Catch the full story in the pilot episode, dropping next Thursday.

#mrjoeleech
#CEOcoach
June 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Prepare for all 20.
Welcome reason 21 from someone else.
You won’t flinch.
You won’t freeze.
You’ll be expecting reason 21.

💪 That’s how you build real resilience.
April 30, 2025 at 6:01 AM
👉 What would happen if you prepared for failure first?

This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Modern CEO. Read more at mrjoe.uk/modernceo

#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
👉 Get better at the bounce back. That’s where resilience is built.

This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Modern CEO. Read more at mrjoe.uk/modernceo #MrJoeLeech #CEOcoach
April 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
👉 When was the last time you stepped into something you knew might hit back?

This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Modern CEO. Read more at mrjoe.uk/modernceo #MrJoeLeech #CEOcoach
April 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
👉 I work with CEOs pre-punch and post-punch. Trust me, preparation beats recovery every time.

This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Modern CEO. Read more at mrjoe.uk/modernceo #MrJoeLeech #CEOcoach
April 22, 2025 at 6:01 AM
👉 Are you avoiding the punch or getting better at standing up after it?

This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, The Modern CEO.

Read more at mrjoe.uk/modernceo

#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
How do you build trust with a C-suite leader who resists change?

Here’s the truth: you can’t coach someone who doesn’t want to change.

And that’s where trust begins (or breaks).

It reminds me of a joke: How many coaches does it take to change a light bulb? Only one.

#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
When an exec resists change, don’t push harder.

Look deeper.

Their identity may be tied to what needs to change.

Logic says “I want to work less.”
Emotion says “But hard work = success.”

Coaching starts with empathy.

That’s how trust is built.

#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Is “work-life balance” setting you up to fail?

Here’s the thing: trying to “balance” work and life assumes something is always off.

It’s a constant juggle, and it rarely feels sustainable.

What if the goal isn’t balance… but blend?

#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Easter’s coming.

A long weekend… unless you bring your inbox with you.

Forget work-life balance.

Try work-life blend and protect your time with clear agreements:

✅ No emails after hours
✅ Family-first boundaries
✅ Time off that’s truly off

#MrJoeLeech
#CEOcoach
April 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
CEO turnover just hit a new January record as companies dump their top brass because of political and economic upheaval (a thread) 7/7 Read more: fortune.com/2025/03/04/c...
March 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
CEO turnover just hit a new January record as companies dump their top brass because of political and economic upheaval (a thread) 6/7 Read more: fortune.com/2025/03/04/c...
March 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
CEO turnover just hit a new January record as companies dump their top brass because of political and economic upheaval (a thread) 5/7 Read more: fortune.com/2025/03/04/c...
March 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM