Can ambition and well-being coexist in high-stakes leadership?

In this episode, I speak with Andy Green, Chief Executive of Chichester College Group, about the personal and professional cost of overachievement and how he transformed his leadership style to prioritize balance, purpose and trust.

With nearly three decades in further education and a background in entrepreneurship, Andy reflects on the pressures that drove him to burnout and the mindset shifts that brought him back into alignment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How unchecked perfectionism leads to burnout and how to stop it early
2. Why self-awareness is the foundation of sustainable leadership
3. How to let go of external validation and lead from a place of inner security
4. Practical strategies to build a culture of growth, trust and shared ownership
5. How Andy balances multiple ventures while staying true to his values

Key topics:

• Work-life integration in executive roles
• The role of early influences in shaping leadership behavior
• Leading across generations with empathy
• Creating positive cultural change within large organizations

Andy’s story is a powerful case study in what it means to evolve as a leader - moving from control and pressure to clarity, collaboration and calm.

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• Connect with Andrew (Andy) Green on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgreen1968/

• Write to Andy Green: andrew.green@chichester.ac.uk

• Check Andrew’s website: https://www.chigroup.ac.uk/

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00:00:40 - Meet Andy Green: CEO of Chichester College Group

00:03:33 - Andy's Personal Interests and Entrepreneurial Spirit

00:05:18 - Early Influences and Career Challenges

00:11:02 - Leadership Lessons and Personal Growth

00:18:22 - Rebuilding After Burnout and Finding Balance

00:23:38 - Challenges in Education Leadership and Work-Life Balance

00:28:19 - Generational Differences in the Workplace

00:31:18 - Future Aspirations and Advice to Younger Self

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