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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Starfleet is the first Maverick Organisation!

Starfleet is the first Maverick Organisation! More than that, it's the first Maverick DRIVEN Organisation™! And on this Star Trek Day, I'm going to start a series of articles explaining why! First of all, let's...

Traits of a maverick? Being kNowledgeable

Traits of a maverick? Being kNowledgeable is the fourth attribute we will look at. There are 6 traits or attributes of a maverick, which is best remembered by the acronym WHINES™. (If you want to...

Diversity of thought – the maverick way

Diversity of thought is the Maverick Leader's secret weapon. And one of the many engine's behind the success of the Socialised Maverick. The effective Maverick Leader prides themselves on their ability to be objective in...

The effective Maverick Leader – Part 2

The effective Maverick Leader - Part 2. In Part 1 we established the two main components of the effective Maverick Leader: Mastery of the Maverick KEYSTONE Capabilities™ Mastery of the © Maverick Impact™ and the Maverick DRIVEN...

Traits of a maverick? Being Influential

Traits of a maverick? Being Influential is the third attribute we will look at. There are 6 traits or attributes of a maverick, which is best remembered by the acronym WHINES™. (If you want to...

The Secret Power of Successful Leaders

The Secret Power of Successful Leaders is something that many have tried to find and secure for themselves. Especially now. In 2016 I decided that enough was enough and it was time to marshal my thoughts...

Harnessing the creativity of the scientist

Harnessing the creativity of the scientist isn't as difficult as some suspect. Thoughts of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde aside! Pharmaceutical and life sciences attracts talented mavericks, those that I define to be wilfully independent...

Traits of a maverick? Honest belief

Traits of a maverick? Honest belief is the second attribute we will look at. There are 6 traits or attributes of a maverick, which is best remembered by the acronym WHINES™. (If you want to...

The effective Maverick Leader

The effective Maverick Leader. These days everyone wants to be a Maverick Leader, even if they are unsure what that really means. https://youtu.be/o1pmd6QzGu4 Maverick Leaders - terms of reference To consider what makes an effective Maverick Leader,...

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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.