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What does good leadership actually look like in 2026 and why are so many people feeling burned out and disconnected at work?

In this episode, Jack and Ellie chat with Zoe Starbuck, Director of Business Coaching and Leadership Development at Starbuck & Associates, a B Corp certified leadership and coaching consultancy.

Zoe draws on 30+ years in corporate leadership and her work as an ICF‑accredited executive coach to unpack what’s really going on inside today’s workplaces. From psychological safety and trust, to burnout, hybrid work and the next generation of entrepreneurs, in the episode, Zoe shares some deeply human, practical take on what good leadership looks like and how to build it sustainably.

Topics covered include:

• Why culture should be designed, not left as a byproduct
• Psychological safety, trust and the clarity leaders often miss
• The real difference between leaders, managers and operators
• How to set a vision people actually care about and buy into
• Burnout, hybrid work and running meetings that truly add value
• Values led leadership, hiring for trust and giving back

Music by Stock_Studio from Pixabay.