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Unleashed. Soft Power, Strong Results with Julia Robertson ![Gem pic 1 (2)](https://thinking.achievebreakthrough.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gem%20pic%201%20(2).png?width=1500&height=2000&name=Gem%20pic%201%20(2).png) Host: Gemma Toner ![Soft Power, Strong Results with Julia Robertson](https://thinking.achievebreakthrough.com/hubfs/Square%20thumbnail.png "Soft Power, Strong Results with Julia Robertson") After a short hiatus, Ambition. Unleashed. returns with a conversation that couldn't be more fitting for our relaunch. Our first guest is Julia Robertson, former Group CEO, Chair, NED and trusted advisor to organisations navigating growth, change and uncertainty. Together, we explore what ambition really means, the role of trust in leadership, how cultures are built (and protected), and why the future of leadership may be more human, not less. Julia shares candid reflections from a career leading complex organisations through transformation, offering practical wisdom for leaders at every stage of their journey. If you're interested in leadership, culture, influence, AI, or simply becoming a better leader, this is an episode you won't want to miss. --- [![Julia Headshot](https://thinking.achievebreakthrough.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Julia%20Headshot.jpeg?width=129&height=194&name=Julia%20Headshot.jpeg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-robertson-73739616/) Julia is passionate about guiding businesses to create value for all stakeholders, she now focuses on Chairman, NED and advisory roles across diverse sectors. 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