Governance with Soul Deirdre LaBassiere on Leading with Legacy and Integrity

What does it mean to lead systems with soul? To enter boardrooms shaped by inequity, and bring both legal rigour and lived wisdom?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Deirdre LaBassiere, a governance strategist, legal mind, and changemaker who has turned policy into purpose across housing, health, nonprofit, and cultural sectors.

Deirdre shares her extraordinary journey, from navigating homelessness and illness to becoming a nationally respected voice in ethical leadership. As Chair of WAITS, The Legacy Centre of Excellence, and the West Midlands Board for Common Purpose, she is a woman reshaping power from the inside out.

We talk:
⚖️ What “governance with soul” looks like in practice
🛠️ How lived experience builds stronger systems
🎙️ Why visibility in leadership, especially for Black women, is radical
💡 Lessons from a legacy led by courage, equity, and compassion

This is more than a leadership episode. It’s a masterclass in transformation.