Rebels Get Results In Business | Joe Leech
Wed Feb 04 2026
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From studying neuroscience to teaching kids to coaching some of the world’s most ambitious CEOs, Joe Leech has taken the scenic route to leadership coaching – and that is exactly why his perspective lands so hard.
In this MarketPulse episode, Joe unpacks what really happens inside the minds of high-performing founders and executives. We talk about the myth of the perfect CEO, why rebels get results, and how human-first design thinking generated billions in extra revenue for brands like eBay, Marriott and Money Supermarket. Then we go deeper – into burnout, broken balance, a startup that looked perfect from the outside but was quietly destroying his life, and the moment he chose family over fame instead of chasing the next headline.
Joe explains why profit always follows people focus, how visionaries and integrators need each other, and why so many exits leave founders feeling empty rather than free. We explore the wheelbarrow test for success, impressing both your eight-year-old and eighty-year-old self, and the patterns he sees in leaders who build something meaningful rather than just something big.
If you live with ADHD or other forms of neurodiversity, this one will hit even harder. Joe shares why ADHD can be a genuine superpower when harnessed well, how to burn your to-do list and build the right support around you, and why breaking every industry rule might be the smartest move you ever make.
If you are a CEO, founder or senior leader who looks successful on paper but feels constantly under pressure, this episode is a permission slip to create your own rules, design work around humans, and redefine what winning actually means.
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Joe Leech – Guest Social & Contact Info
Get Access to all 197 Strategy Questions Top CEOs Ask: https://mrjoe.uk/strategy-bank-197-strategy-questions-top-ceos-ask/
Email – joe@mrjoe.uk Mr Joe Leech
Website – https://mrjoe.uk
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We also work with existing podcasters who just want to get the hard work off their hands, or who are finding the whole process tiring and dull!
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Enjoying the Show? Share Your Experience! From studying neuroscience to teaching kids to coaching some of the world’s most ambitious CEOs, Joe Leech has taken the scenic route to leadership coaching – and that is exactly why his perspective lands so hard. In this MarketPulse episode, Joe unpacks what really happens inside the minds of high-performing founders and executives. We talk about the myth of the perfect CEO, why rebels get results, and how human-first design thinking generated billions in extra revenue for brands like eBay, Marriott and Money Supermarket. Then we go deeper – into burnout, broken balance, a startup that looked perfect from the outside but was quietly destroying his life, and the moment he chose family over fame instead of chasing the next headline. Joe explains why profit always follows people focus, how visionaries and integrators need each other, and why so many exits leave founders feeling empty rather than free. We explore the wheelbarrow test for success, impressing both your eight-year-old and eighty-year-old self, and the patterns he sees in leaders who build something meaningful rather than just something big. If you live with ADHD or other forms of neurodiversity, this one will hit even harder. Joe shares why ADHD can be a genuine superpower when harnessed well, how to burn your to-do list and build the right support around you, and why breaking every industry rule might be the smartest move you ever make. If you are a CEO, founder or senior leader who looks successful on paper but feels constantly under pressure, this episode is a permission slip to create your own rules, design work around humans, and redefine what winning actually means. MarketPulse Links YouTube – https://youtube.com/@marketpulsepodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Podcast Website – https://marketpulse.javelincontent.com Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4B2U7ZzPwHChBv0RlF3p9n Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/marketpulse/id1749867828 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketpulsepodcast Joe Leech – Guest Social & Contact Info Get Access to all 197 Strategy Questions Top CEOs Ask: https://mrjoe.uk/strategy-bank-197-strategy-questions-top-ceos-ask/ Email – joe@mrjoe.uk Mr Joe Leech Website – https://mrjoe.uk Thanks for listening!! You can catch us on all major podcast directories - New episode every Wednesday at 3pm UK time. Give us a subscribe to make sure you don't miss out! We're also on YouTube! If you want to feature as a guest, and you're either a business owner who does most of their own marketing, or you're a marketer with a passion for sharing your knowledge, current trends and adding value, reach out to me directly. This show is brought to you by Javelin Content Management. We're a husband and wife team who specialise in helping fascinating people launch amazing podcasts, where we extract all of the content 'juice' by squeezing their episodes and repurposing the clips. We manage podcasts across lots of industries and sectors for our clients, specialising in hosts with ADHD and neurodiversity (like us!) We also work with existing podcasters who just want to get the hard work off their hands, or who are finding the whole process tiring and dull!