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I Shouldn't Say This, But...

Katy Leeson

Booking Overview

An interview-led leadership and entrepreneurship show featuring candid conversations with founders, senior operators, and specialists, alongside occasional solo episodes from the host. Suitable pitches include credible founders, executives, culture and leadership practitioners, and experts with a strong personal story or practical perspective; booking difficulty is medium because guests are selected for relevant experience and openness rather than celebrity status.

Metrics

Episodes: 151

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 13.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@katyleeson.co.uk

katy.leeson@championsukplc.com

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Host

Katy Leeson - Former Managing Director of Social Chain and founder of Courageous, focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, workplace culture, and the realities of building a business.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, senior business operators, workplace culture leaders, and subject-matter experts with meaningful firsthand experience and a candid perspective on leadership, difficult decisions, personal resilience, or building an organization.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership experience in established businesses, Founded or built a business, product, or professional practice, Developed practical expertise in leadership, workplace culture, health, or entrepreneurship, A distinctive personal or professional story that supports an honest, useful conversation

Recent Guest Discussions

Liberty Mills - Fertility, Autoimmune Health, The Principle Of Testing Before Treatment, Male Fertility Factors, Stress, And Personal Wellbeing Routines.

Heather Elkington - Leadership Communication, Workplace Culture, The Distinction Between Being Nice And Being Kind, Career Transition, Entrepreneurship, And Responsible Growth In Ai-enabled Businesses.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Workplace Culture, Imposter Syndrome

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
I Shouldn't Say This, But...
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S6 Ep19: Inside The TEDx Framework: 8 to 18 Minutes to Change A Life | Martina Witter

October 08, 2026

A TED talk was on my vision board for this year. So when I was asked to speak at TEDx Trafford this November, I was thrilled, but when I started the process I was surprised by just what it takes to get on that stage.So for this week's episode, I'm joined by TEDx Trafford Curator Martina Witter to throw back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes.Martina had her first TEDx licence application rejected outright, but rather than treating that as a final no, she used it as informati...

S6 Ep18: I Shouldn't Say This, But... The Best Bits

October 01, 2026

18 episodes into series 6, and I don't know where the time's gone! This week, to celebrate, I've pulled together my favourite moments from my guests this series. If you'd like to watch any of the episodes in full, scroll down for the links.In this episode:- Kelly Tucker on why your team are "subscribing" to your workplace- Sarah Louise Keane on why we keep playing down our own numbers- Jade Reilly on creatine: what it is and who should take it- Pav Riyat-Ward on what freelancers need to get b...

S6 Ep17: How To Overcome A Fear of Public Speaking (When It Scares You More Than Death)

September 24, 2026

When I went on BBC Radio 4's The Bottom Line, someone said that people fear public speaking more than they fear death.It's stuck with me ever since. Because if that's true, most of us are walking into every pitch, presentation and team meeting carrying a fear we've never actually been taught how to handle. So this episode is all about changing that.I'm letting you in on how I, a self-confessed introvert who refused to be in the Social Chain daily vlogs, ended up speaking every single week.In ...

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Frequently asked questions

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I Shouldn't Say This, But...
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How do I get in touch with I Shouldn't Say This, But...?

I Shouldn't Say This, But... is hosted by Katy Leeson. Its publicly listed emails are hello@katyleeson.co.uk and katy.leeson@championsukplc.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for I Shouldn't Say This, But...?

The publicly listed emails for I Shouldn't Say This, But...: hello@katyleeson.co.uk and katy.leeson@championsukplc.com.

How many listeners does I Shouldn't Say This, But... have?

Podseeker estimates I Shouldn't Say This, But... reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for I Shouldn't Say This, But...?

I Shouldn't Say This, But... typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, senior business operators, workplace culture leaders, and subject-matter experts with meaningful firsthand experience and a candid perspective on leadership, difficult decisions, personal resilience, or building an organization. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership experience in established businesses; Founded or built a business, product, or professional practice; Developed practical expertise in leadership, workplace culture, health, or entrepreneurship. Recent guests include Liberty Mills and Heather Elkington.

How hard is it to get booked on I Shouldn't Say This, But...?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does I Shouldn't Say This, But... cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Workplace Culture, and Imposter Syndrome. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@katyleeson.co.uk

katy.leeson@championsukplc.com

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