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Russell Harvey

Russell Harvey

Leadership, Resilience, and Growth Coach

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The Maverick Paradox Podcast

The Maverick Paradox Podcast

Springing Forward with Learning

November 11, 2024

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About this episode

In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Russell Harvey discussing resilience and leadership. He explains how he came to specialise in resilience over the past 14 years. He emphasises the importance of authenticity and living one's purpose.

Key Takeaways

Russell Harvey, "the resilience coach," defines resilience as "springing forward with learning"   Resilience is key to extraordinary leadership, involving adaptability and continuous learning   Building resilient teams requires focusing on 7 aspects: attitude, purpose, confidence, adaptability, support, storytelling, and energy   Optimism, grounded in reality, is crucial for resilient leadership and team-building

In this conversation Russell defines resilience as "springing forward with learning" rather than just "bouncing back." He explains the importance of pausing, reflecting, and replenishing oneself after challenges in order to grow and adapt.

Russell Harvey is known as The Resilience Coach.

You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.

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Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It's about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.

But amplifying your influence as a leader isn't just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It's also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.

The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.

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Catalysing Transformation - 1 min video

Judith's book: The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.

Judith's websites:

Judith Germain (mentoring, Speaker, author) - judithgermain.com The Maverick Paradox Magazine - themaverickparadox.com The Maverick Paradox Website - maverickparadox.co.uk Judith's LinkedIn profile is here, her Twitter profile (MaverickMastery) is here, Facebook here and Instagram here.

Russell Harvey Podcast Episodes

Mindset Booster

The Resilience Coach: Russell Harvey on Purpose, Mental Toughness & Why Most People Give Up Too Soon

Mindset Booster

May 2026

Leadership Circle Podcast

Interview with Russell Harvey

Leadership Circle Podcast

Mar 2026

Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders

Too Nice to Lead? The People-Pleaser Trap | Russell Harvey | S2 E10

Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders

Mar 2026

The Dr. Ginny Show

Episode 250: How to Break Resilience Myths and Spring Forward with Russell Harvey

The Dr. Ginny Show

Mar 2026

The Executive Edge

Are you coping, surviving — or actually thriving?

The Executive Edge

Mar 2026

IncrediPaul® Leadership

EP 155: The Power of Resilience in Leadership w/ Russell Harvey

IncrediPaul® Leadership

Feb 2026

The Sticky From The Inside Podcast

Springing Forward: Why Resilient Leadership Lives in Everyday Relationships

The Sticky From The Inside Podcast

Feb 2026

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

353: Resilience Isn’t Optional: Tools Every Nonprofit Leader Needs Now (Russell Harvey)

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Jan 2026

Incite Change

Interview with Russell Harvey

Incite Change

Dec 2025

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Key topics

Professional Development & Coaching

With 10,000+ hours of experience, Russell champions coaching as a powerful tool for leadership growth. He demystifies the process, showing how coaching boosts confidence, clarity, and results, and how leaders can embed coaching into everyday team development.

Why Employers Can’t Be Your Career Strategy Anymore

Career ladders are gone, and AI and restructures are rewriting roles faster than HR can adapt. Russell Harvey, known as _The Resilience Coach_, argues that relying on employers for growth is a dead end. With two decades in leadership and coaching, he shows why modern professionals must treat their careers like living systems—constantly learning, experimenting, and adapting. His practical approach to resilience turns uncertainty into an advantage, helping people design careers built on curiosity, confidence, and personal ownership rather than corporate promises.

Why Leaders Misread VUCA as a Threat Instead of an Advantage

Most executives see volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity as forces to fear, when in reality they’re the conditions where resilient leaders can thrive. Russell shows how reframing VUCA as an opportunity sparks innovation, sharpens decision-making, and builds teams that adapt rather than fracture under pressure. With 18 years immersed in resilience and change leadership, and experience across organisations from the NHS to global corporates, Russell brings both practical tools and lived insight to help leaders turn turbulence into traction.

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