Secret 1, Part 8: Using Mindfulne...

Secret 1, Part 8: Using Mindfulness to Help Lead with Dr Alexis Willett

How to Lead Others by Lorraine Warne
Mar 17, 2026
08:44

Episode notes

From research to real-world practice: Dr Alexis Willett, Impact Director at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, shares her leadership journey with top tips on how to lead. Dr Willett has extensive experience in engagement, communications, strategy, external affairs and policy development across non-profit organisations in the UK and Europe and holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Cambridge and work experience in non-profit organisations. In this episode, she talks about the importance of slowing down when making decisions, reminding us that – adapting from the words of today’s youth – it’s almost never that serious. Tune in to also learn more about this one thing that can make you effectively work with different people.

Produced by Jacqueline Guico.

Keywords

business
education
leadership
communication
accountability
decision making
reflection
impact
motivation
patience
strategic planning
working style
risk mitigation