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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GCOlogist – 5 years and counting

GCOlogist - 5 years and counting. So what and why does it matter? It doesn't mean anything or matter at all, unless being a GCOlogist makes a difference to those that I work with. https://youtu.be/mqhiPFoYFSY?si=UxdFZi114eTULnSp As...

Drilling through the concrete ceiling

Drilling through the concrete ceiling requires dedicated executive action. “For black women, the existing glass ceiling that prevents corporate women succeeding, hardens into what can feel like an impenetrable concrete ceiling,” Judith Germain Despite increasing numbers of...

Leadership Live 2023 – what a conference!

Leadership Live 2023 - what a conference from the Institute of Leadership! Inspiration, insights, practical takeaways and so much more ... And I'm not kidding! The conference was hosted at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel,...

The Explore Change Campaign

We, at The Maverick Paradox takes the Pledge for Workplace Culture Change in the UK. The Explore Change Campaign Launches to Champion Workplace Culture Change in the UK. A new campaign, #ExploreChange, has been launched...

Happy Leather Anniversary!

Happy Leather Anniversary! - Maverick Paradox Magazine! We are now 3 years old, I can barely believe it! My original idea of bringing together a Swagger of Socialised Mavericks, to publish a magazine for...

Alpha 2023 – this year is better

Alpha 2023 - this year is better. At least this is the hope on everybody's lips. We were in shock in 2020, it was the year of the Great Resignation in 2021, and the year...

Omega 2022 – chaos and uncertainty

Omega 2022 – chaos and uncertainty. Well, 2022 began perhaps with hopes leading to a new normality that we could all enjoy and get used to. The United Nations declared 2022 as The International Year of Sustainable...

Happy 5th Podcastary!

Happy 5th Podcastary! Maverick Paradox Media defines and explores the paradox of Maverick Leadership. It shares the lessons from lateral thinking and Maverick Leaders for its audiences, whether they are listening to the podcast or...

Wash Day at the V & A

Saturday 15 October was Wash Day at the V & A. I was intrigued, from 12-5pm they were celebrating Afro hair. I decided to go, but I wasn't expecting a time warp and a connection...

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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.