Category Archives: Podcast

Josh Hoffman from Bechtel shares his thoughts on leadership and the need for purposeful communication. We discuss that leaders often  fail to get the best out of people due to lack of communication skills, inability to express what they really want and unwillingness to listen first. Josh also talks about leadership in the wider senseContinue reading “2: Communication know-how and leadership success with Josh Hoffman, Bechtel”

This episode is the first in our second series of podcasts. Our second series will be exploring leadership journeys and the question of 'what kind of leadership is needed?' at a time when life and work feels uncertain, when globalisation and local priorities seem at odds.  Our first episode in this second series is aContinue reading “1: The Leadership Journey with Dianne Richardson, CEO BECBC”

Meet Simon and Sarah Wood, owners of Freedom Chocolate an artisan,  chocolate brand which appeals not to a niche of people, but young and old from all walks of life and makes it possible for those with allergens to enjoy rich, allergen free chocolate. Simon and Sarah have developed a treat which is Ideal forContinue reading “18: Chocolate Freedom – running a chocolate business”

Leading without the job title requires skill and the ability persuade and bring teams along who on a day-to-day basis might be reporting to others. So, how can we do that? Listen in to our chat with Matthew Henry, PhD ChPP MAPM MICWIntegration Project Manager for Sellafield Ltd.. Some great insights into what leadership actuallyContinue reading “17: Leading without the job title – interview with Sellafield’s Matthew Henry”

What kind of leadership  do we need in 2021 and beyond? Does knowledge get in the way of leadership? Is wisdom more important that knowledge? Which countries’ leadership style over the decades will serve our future? In this episode we explore where leadership is heading and what type of leadership will be needed 2021 onContinue reading “16: Leadership beyond 2021 – what do we really need?”

Gareth Presch is a leader with many hats. He is passionate about driving better health and wellbeing in our communities and doing so with integrity. He is also a special advisor for health and wellbeing for the UNSGII and the implementation of the world's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.   Mini bio: Gareth Presch, CEO, World HealthContinue reading “15: Leading with passion, integrity and others in mind, with CEO of WHIS, Gareth Presch”

Known as @authorjon, motivational speaker and multiple author, Jonathan Harris  and Jutta Devenish, MD for Zeitgeist Communication, talk about the importance of setting goals, how these impact leadership and how leaders can pass on their experience and encourage others through mentorship. Jonathan Harris is a multiple author, motivational speaker, owner of Jharris Publishing, LLC andContinue reading “14: Leadership & goals with author and motivational speaker, Jonathan Harris”

This week’s episode is a solo-cast during which we explore three excellent digital tools to help leaders with their strategic planning process. From design sprints to structuring your ideas and core strategy elements to transforming steps into a project plan, leaders will find tried and tested tips to improve their planning.

Business owners rely on reputation. This episode looks at why and how we can manage our reputation without spin, but with integrity and focus. In times like these, businesses and leaders rely on reputations to help them move forward. This episode provides clarity and a set of tips you can use today to help growContinue reading “12: Why and how to manage your Reputation”

Are you risk-averse or a risk-taker? This week we welcome Ishu Singh from the podcast 'Starting to Know – Business' onto the show in a collaboration podcast. We explore how risk impacts decision-making, what leaders need to look out for and how risk can drive your business. If you want to find out more aboutContinue reading “11: How to take Risks”