A change expert and podcast host has launched a new show which focuses on how to lead a workplace with love.

Simon Phillips has teamed up with Renée Smith, founder of A Human Workplace, to create the Love Lead Change podcast. Each episode, the pair will talk about the importance of leading with love and compassion and interviewing people who are actively driving positive change in their own organisations.

Simon already hosts The Change Show with Simon Phillips, which is in the top 1% of all podcasts and features expert guests sharing tips and strategies on how to navigate life’s major changes. Both Simon and Renée are on the board of directors for Center for a Loving Workplace, an international non-profit, which aims to put love at the heart of every workplace.

Simon, who lives in Wales and is the founder of The Change Maker Group, said: “I couldn’t be more excited about this new podcast with Renée. What began as two individual dreams has now become a shared vision: gathering and sharing loving leadership practices directly from the leaders who live them.

“Leading with love isn’t just a ‘fluffy’ idea, it’s a real, powerful way to create change. We want to expose the listener to a world where every workplace can be led by people with real heart and compassion for the people around them.”

Renée, who lives in Seattle, in the United States, added: “I am really excited for all the diverse voices who are going to share their stories about what it means to them to lead with love and how they lead with love and not fear every single day.”

Guests who have appeared in the first few episodes of the podcast include Julie Schreiber, a world-renowned laughter yoga instructor, who talks about how laughter can be a powerful tool for managing stress, building emotional resilience, and fostering connection among colleagues. Other interviewees include Chris Conley, a pioneer in human-centred design and Rick Gage, a seasoned executive leader.

The Love Lead Change podcast is available now across all the main platforms. To find out more, visit https://shows.acast.com/love-lead-change