Ep. 098: Building Trust and Flexibility: Lucy Darch on Resilient Leadership

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Confessions Of A Successful Leader

Andrew Tallents

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Ep. 098: Building Trust and Flexibility: Lucy Darch on Resilient Leadership

Confessions Of A Successful Leader

33 minutes 23 seconds

2 months ago

Ep. 098: Building Trust and Flexibility: Lucy Darch on Resilient Leadership

What does it take to lead in a high-pressure industry, without burning out your people or yourself?

In this episode, I speak with Lucy Darch, CEO of Wave, a major UK water retailer, about how her leadership style evolved from fast-paced individual contributor to culture-focused CEO. With over 20 years in the utilities sector (including early years at Enron) Lucy shares how adaptability, empathy and trust became cornerstones of her leadership.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How childhood influences shaped Lucy’s independence and drive
What it takes to transition from autonomy to collaborative leadership
Strategies for navigating culture shifts and organizational change
How to build a flexible, high-performing workplace that retains top talent
Balancing executive demands with family and personal priorities

Key themes:

Resilience in high-stakes corporate environments
The shift from control to trust in leadership
Evolving leadership through personal and industry-wide change
Redesigning work cultures for sustainability and performance

Lucy’s story is a practical blueprint for leaders navigating transformation - whether in utilities, startups or large organizations. Join us for an engaging discussion that will inspire you to reflect on your own leadership journey and consider new approaches to leading in today's dynamic business landscape.

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