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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Best global leadership blog

Best global leadership blog. The Maverick Paradox Magazine has recently achieved the global rank of 68th best global leadership blog to follow in 2022. I was excited to see that on this list the magazine...

The power utilisation of Mavericks

The power utilisation of Mavericks. If the definition of power is the ability to change the behaviour of others, then all mavericks exert power in their day to day dealings. In this show Judith Germain...

The Maverick Dilemma

The Maverick Dilemma. Mavericks, who I define as wilfully independent people, are known for doing things differently, dancing to the beat of their own drum, and for experiencing the world differently to others. Effective Maverick Leaders,...

Happy Cotton Anniversary

Happy Cotton Anniversary - Maverick Paradox Magazine! Two years ago was the official launch of the Maverick Paradox Magazine, I can hardly believe it, time has flown by so quickly! The magazine was conceived late...

Alpha 2022 – the midst of the pandemic

Alpha 2022 - the midst of the pandemic. 2 years ago today I wrote 'I face today hopeful and expectant. I understand exactly what is in my sphere of influence and am only thinking about...

Omega 2021 – where hope was born

Omega 2021 – where hope was born. Well, 2021 started extremely hopeful following the uncertainty of 2020 – the year the world shut down. The United Nations declared 2021 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International...

Why is unity so difficult in the workplace?

Why is unity so difficult in the workplace? This is a question posed by many organisations during National Inclusion Week (27 September – 3 October 2021) and their attempts to answer it are often perceived...

HR know your impact

HR know your impact to improve your influence. For years HR has endured arguments that it is unable to add value to the organisation. But since the pandemic almost all leaders have looked to HR...

Entrepreneurial loneliness as a Maverick?

Entrepreneurial loneliness as a Maverick? Yesterday I was interviewed by Rob Gelb the CEO of HeySummit for his Digital Creator Daily Series. We discussed authenticity in business, dealing with entrepreneurial loneliness and what it means...

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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.