Today’s guest is Howard Johns, CEO of Onezero, Passionate Solar Energy Entrepreneur, Founder, Author and TedX Speaker. In our conversation Howard offers valuable insights into: 

• How trusting your purpose and having a vision in vital

• How he lives and leads through success and failure with commitment

• How stepping into the uncomfortable can lead to authentic connection

Today’s guest is Ed Corbett "The Brand Plan Man", Head of Consulting, AI evangelist, Lover of marketing and Mentor to emerging businesses. In our conversation Ed offers valuable insights into: 

• How success is built on big relationships

• The importance of seeking out and really listening to feedback to grow

• Why being comfortable not knowing everything is key

• How we can inspire others to be the best they can be

Today’s guest is Delia Lazaroiu, Senior Data Analyst and the title of our conversation is Kind leadership and diverse voices rising. In our conversation Delia offers valuable insights into: 

• Making progress by aspiring to be the least knowledgeable person in that room

• Finding your tribe and thriving 

• Living in and leading with gratitude 

• Living a meaningful life as a leader and human by helping others and offering kindness 

• Navigating career changes and your next big step;

• Hiring tips for leaders to ensure you have the right people in the right roles.

Today’s guest is David Dand, Managing Director of Coreus, the Brighton based Talent Acquisition agency. In our conversation, David offers valuable insights into:

• The five step framework he uses when leading a candidate search to understand fit and motivation; 

• What you need to know about changing career and recruitment;

• Navigating career changes and your next big step;

• Hiring tips for leaders to ensure you have the right people in the right roles.

Today’s guest is Sue Cockell, Solo Traveller on a mission to help women in their mid-lives to enjoy the transformative power of travelling alone. In our conversation Sue offers valuable insights into: 

• The transformative power of travel

• Solo travel for women in mid-life

• Embracing the power of “Yes!”

Today’s guest is Andrew Edwards, former BBC broadcaster, and now an Event Host, Trainer, Teacher and Mentor. Andrew offered valuable insights into:

• Leading by example through your leadership behaviour in an ‘on and off air’ frontline role.

• Looking down, up and out - remembering to consult your team, using the expertise around you, and never losing track of your real bosses - your audience, customers and the public.

• Swimming against the tide of expectation - your own and others’ expectations while looking after your own mental health.

• Differentiating the personal from the private, and the power of opening up in the right way to others and getting the balance right. 

Today’s guest is Meg Farren, General Manager, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and much more! 

Together Meg and I delve into the people, places and experiences that have made Meg the person and leader she is today. 

In this second Collaboration Equation™ episode of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd, we spoke with Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator on:

• How open conversation fast tracks success

• Vulnerability and Somya’s experience of hearing loss and how it has created meaningful connection.

• Creating psychological safety

• Building trust through being human and authentic

• Meeting people where they are at

• Creating a culture of care and connection

Today’s guest is Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator. I had the joy of meeting Somya in June 2024, when she joined us for a Walking Partnerships day in Surrey, in the UK.

Somya offers valuable insights into: 

• Being the conductor and not the trumpet player - The difficult transition between manager and leader, how the role changes and the importance of building a high-functioning team.
  

• The ripple effect - leading by example - The importance of watching and learning from leaders around you and how we are always being watched, even when we think nobody is watching! 
  

• Dare to enter the arena - How we foster a culture of openness, transparency, honesty and collaboration. Ask questions and challenge with kindness and curiosity. It is not what you say, but how you say that it matters.