Judith Germain

Judith Germain is the Leading Authority on Maverick Leadership and has been defining Mavericks as wilfully independent people since 2005. She is passionate about creating clear thinking & decisive leaders who execute well, transform the future, awaken, & align others to eclectic possibilities. She is a multi-award winning consultant, mentor, trainer and speaker. Judith is also the Founder of the Maverick Paradox and Maverick Paradox Media. She is HRZone's Leadership Columnist, a Brainz 500 Influential Leader and author of The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders. Her expert opinion is sought after by national press, radio and trade press. Judith is also Editor of The Maverick Paradox Magazine and Host of the Maverick Paradox Podcast. Judith helps her clients amplify their impact and influence and is the creator of the 'Do you know how influential you are?' scorecard. Click the contact us button to find out how to hire Judith, or ask her to appear on your show or in your publication.

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Resurrection during COVID-19

Resurrection during COVID-19 - is it possible? I'm writing this on Easter Sunday morning and it feels like a good question. Sitting here and reflecting, I recognise that so much has changed in the world,...

Suddenly you are remote

Suddenly you are remote and you need to find a new way of working. What now? You adapt. You put into play your Change Maker Proclivities and activate your maverick strategies. When change is your new...

The Playful Creative Summit

David Chislett, one of our popular writers had a fascinating idea in November 2019. He conceived with business partner Alyea Sandovar, the idea of a 3 day long virtual summit. Here’s the schedule. David...

Returning home – Mother’s Day

Returning home on Mother's Day. In the UK we have had Mothering Sunday (Mother's Day) since the Middle Ages. At that time, children left home to undertake domestic service duties; often many miles away. Working...

Unexpected changes requires agility

Unexpected changes requires agility. I'm often called the Maverick Change Maker due to my maverick nature and capabilities and my balanced Change Maker proclivities. I'm a proud member of The Change Maker Group and therefore...

I am Generation Equality

International Women's Day is a worldwide event that is designed to celebrate the achievements of women. 'I am Generation Equality' is the theme for this year, with the hastag 'Each for Equal'. International Women's Day...

World Book Day 2020

At the Maverick Paradox we like the ideals behind World Book Day 2020. This is a day when stories are celebrated and schools in the UK and Ireland aim to encourage reading. Kids look forward...

Sustaining all life now

Sustaining all life on Earth is the theme being celebrated as part of World Wildlife Day. For millennia we have been able to rely on the world's diversity to keep us safe. Today marks one...

Are you leaping for 2020?

Are you leaping for 2020? It's traditional on Leap Days to wonder whether the woman in your life will decide that today is the day to ask you to marry them. It's an archaic tradition,...

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Rethinking Nicotine: Biohacking, and the Female Health Gap

Rethinking nicotine and biohacking. In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Terry Seal about biohacking, nicotine, and navigating male-dominated industries. Motivated by her experiences with...

Six years in: Why Maverick thinking matters more than ever

Six years in, The Maverick Paradox Magazine reflects on why independent, maverick thinking matters more than ever. Launched just before the pandemic, the magazine continues to provoke Maverick Leadership everywhere -helping leaders, business owners, and the pathologically curious think clearly under pressure and prepare for what comes next.

Conversations That Changed How We Understand Leadership

Eight years, 480+ episodes, and a global audience across 88% of the world. The Maverick Paradox Podcast has become a home for unconventional thinkers, from a corporate spy to two monks, revealing what leadership really looks like under pressure.

Why credit card payment management matters

Why credit card payment management matters for financial success. Credit cards are often seen as either dangerous traps or shiny status symbols. Here’s the twist, though: when used with intention credit cards can become something else entirely. They become tools of strategic power.

Why continuous learning defines managers

Why continuous learning defines today’s most effective managers. The modern business environment particularly in the digital sphere is high-speed and high-stakes. Management is no longer about what you know; it's about how fast you're willing to evolve. Being effective today comes from adaptability as much as your years of experience. That usually entails a relentless commitment to learning.