Practical Leadership Podcast

In this eye-opening episode with Tony Brooks, we dive deep into the often overlooked ways our survival thinking can unintentionally hijack our leadership and personal growth.

Tony enlightens us with his "5 ways survival thinking hijacks you," which are crucial for anyone in a leadership role or on a self-improvement journey. These insights include:

• The pervasive Imposter Syndrome, where you doubt your abilities and fear being e...

Peter Thomson is the UK's most prolific business development author with immense experience in the field.

His story is fascinating as thought he had he retired at 42, only to have to reinvent himself when the sale of his business went pear-shaped.

We have an enlightening discussion about the profound impact of personal identity on one's level of success.

It's a concept that people will "never consistently do who they are not."

This...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dre Baldwin, an athlete, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of WorkOnYourGame.

In this episode, Dre discusses his background as a walk-on basketball player and how he overcame setbacks and challenges to become a successful entrepreneur.

He shares his insights on developing mental toughness, building confidence, and the importance of discipline and personal initiative.

Dre also talks about the ...

Rachel Edmondson-Clarke's journey from her receptionist in her mother's hair salon via collapsing on the boardroom floor to her mission driven coaching practice today is a voyage to behold.

She sold me on the idea that we have to pay attention to and manage our moods as well as our emotions. (Pay attention to the difference here!).

She has quite the turn of phrase: listening to the Whispers on her heart; making her soul's contract ...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Ptashko, a remarkable individual with experience in the world of social enterprises and foundations. Our conversation revolved around two crucial aspects of promoting social change: resilience and authenticity.

Peter's wealth of knowledge and expertise in mentoring social startups became evident as he shared his insights. He emphasized the importance of resilience, explainin...

Today I'm talking to Tom Willis,  partner at Phoenix Performance Partners. Tom is an expert in helping executives and their entire leadership teams create cultures that foster growth. 

Tom shares the challenge with culture. Culture is the set of unconcious rules that drive everything in any organisation. And how then, can you change something that you are simply not aware of?

Tom talks about the importance of making unconscious cul...

Today I'm joined by Monique Carayol, a leadership coach and consultant, who will be discussing the concept of being a brave leader.

Monique starts off by explaining that being a brave leader goes beyond just being fearless. It means practicing authentic, compassionate, and inclusive leadership. Her vision is to create a global movement of brave leaders who empower others to reach their full potential.

One of the key points Monique ...

In this great episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Nelson, the brilliant CEO and co-founder of How Now. As we delved into his  journey as an entrepreneur, I couldn't help but be inspired by his unwavering determination and passion for creating something extraordinary.

Nelson talks about the significance of finding the perfect individuals who share the same vision and values when it comes to building a business. Drawing paral...

In this podcast episode, I had the opportunity to interview Tajan Renderos, a remarkable leadership development coach, author, and trainer. Tajan shared her journey with me, shedding light on her path to becoming a coach and delving into her specialization in leadership development. It was fascinating to hear about the challenges she faced when transitioning from an individual contributor to a people manager, and how she overcame t...

In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Helen Marshall, Chief Learning Officer at Thrive Learning and thought leader in the learning and development industry. Helen shared her journey to becoming a people leader, highlighting the role that joy plays in effective leadership. Her insights on professional and personal development were insightful, urging people to harness their strengths and actively seek mentorship.

D...

In the latest episode of the Practical Leadership Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Garin Hess, the founder and CEO of Consensus.

Garin shared some profound insights during our conversation. One of the standout moments was when he quoted, "Too many men tiptoe through life trying to make it safely to death. I do not want to do that. I am grateful, regardless of how it turned out, that I was willing to take those risks."

It'...

In this great episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Miles Downey, a top-notch c-suite leadership coach, author, and consultant. We delved into the fascinating world of coaching, exploring the similarities and differences between coaching leaders in business and coaching in sports.

One of my key takeaways from our conversation was the importance of self-reflection for leaders. Miles emphasised that taking the time to reflect o...

Barry Foster, an expert in leadership, technology, and the future of work, discusses various topics in this podcast episode.

He addresses the changing landscape of work due to technology advancements and emphasises the importance of reskilling and upskilling to adapt to the evolving demands of the workforce. Barry also talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace and the need for organisations to embrace digital and hybrid w...

Only 8 % of companies include age in their Diversity initiatives.

It's time to WUSUT - Wake Up Shake Up Thrive

People over 50 are washed up, past it, done. 

People under 50 should pay attention, because what's happening, will happen to them. (The alternative to getting older is rather more dramatic.

We discuss the 3 big scenarios for (everyone?) the over 50s:

1. You have an itch to do something more / new / different
2. You're on you...

We've take a bit of a break over summer - but now, roaring back to life with some outstanding individuals sharing their hard-won knowledge and experience with us.

Let's find out what's coming up in the Practical Leadership Podcast:

• 18 Sept - Dominique & Ellen - talk about WUSUT - how to age gracefully over 50 (Wake up, shake up, Thrive!)
• 25 Sept - Myles - on expressing your inner genius!
• 2 Oct - Barry - helps us survive the...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mike Pino, a futurologist, about the future of work and the challenges that new managers face in today's business environment. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:

- We talked about how technology is changing the job market and what that means for the future of work.

- Mike stressed the importance of insight and wisdom in the knowledge age, and how these qualiti...

Binda Patel is the Director of Innovation at the Sutton Trust and the Sutton Trust that champions social mobility through different programs, research and influencing policy, news and opinion. 

She was in the front line when covid sent the world to hell.

She is also a trustee at Arts Emergency, a charity that supports and mentors young people interested in arts and the creative sector. 

Both are important in Binda's eyes and both a...

In this episode, we dive into a fascinating discussion with Shantanu Shekhar, an experienced leader in revenue operations, who shares his insights on how to drive success as a manager. 

Shantanu's three-pillar approach, focusing on people, process, and purpose, creates a balanced and effective management style that fosters growth, accountability, and belonging within his teams. 

Shantanu dives deep into the importance of Process, P...