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Episode Description

In this episode, Julia is joined by Juliana Algañaraz to explore the role of dreams in leadership. Juliana shares how believing in dreams not only strengthens teams but also shapes better leaders. She speaks about the art of saying no, leading creative teams effectively, and the lessons motherhood brings to leadership.

The conversation dives into how to pursue dreams without draining your energy or relationships, offering a healthier approach to ambition. Juliana proudly declares, “If you produce like a girl, you’re a good producer,” as she reflects on her journey leading up to an Emmy nomination—a testament to her skill, craftsmanship and leadership.

An inspiring episode on vision, creativity and leadership with purpose.

About the Guests

Juliana

Juliana Algañaraz is a television producer, media executive and creative leader. With a distinguished career in content production, she has shaped some of the most influential projects in entertainment. Her leadership has been recognised with industry awards and an Emmy nomination.

About the Host

Julia Middleton

Julia Middleton is the host of the Women Emerging podcast and a best-selling author of “If that’s leading, I’m in” as well as two previous books: “Leading beyond Authority” and “Cultural Intelligence”. She is deeply committed to helping people from all backgrounds to find their own approach to leading.

In 2020, Julia launched Women Emerging and in 2022 she lead an expedition of 24 women to find ‘an approach to leading that resonates with women’. She now leads expeditions with women all over the world based on 4Es methodology, discovered in the first expedition.

Prior to that, Julia was founder and, for over thirty years, Chief Executive of Common Purpose, which grew to become one of the biggest leadership development organisations in the world.
Julia is also an Ambassador for the Aurora Prize based in Armenia, on the boards of Alfanar Venture Philanthropy in the Arab World and Equality Now, which operates globally, and on the Advisory Councils of Fundacao Dom Cabral in Brazil and Synapse in Pakistan.

Born in London and brought up in New York, Julia was educated at French Lycées and graduated from the London School of Economics. She is married, with five children and lots of grandchildren.