Russ Pocock
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Russ Pocock

In this episode, I talk to leadership consultant, Russ Pocock, about trust, psychological safety, and colliding perspectives - and the positive outcomes that are a consequence of leaders who escape from their echo chambers, allow feedback on their leadership and foster a culture of trust.

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Ian Lock
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Ian Lock

In this episode, Ian talks about his own ethics and the ethics of those he wishes to work with. We explore the impact they could make together in creating a fairer society which values individuals over profit and takes responsibility for being part of achieving that.

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Natalie Shering
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Natalie Shering

In this episode, I talk to Leadership Consultant, Natalie Shering, about the importance of helping others to be their best, and why nature and adventure is a major source of inspiration for her leadership approach.

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Leaders in Conversation
Leading with Courage and Gratitude – a conversation with Gail Newsham Women’s Football Historian, biographer of The Dick, Kerr Ladies and author of Made in Whittingham Street
Leading with Courage and Gratitude – a conversation with Gail Newsham Women’s Football Historian, biographer of The Dick, Kerr Ladies and author of Made in Whittingham Street
Helping Make Football A Better Place For Everyone – a conversation with Jason Webber
Helping Make Football A Better Place For Everyone – a conversation with Jason Webber
The Leadership Coaching Journey – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Global Strategic Insights & Analytics Director, Mentor and Executive Leadership Coach in the Marketing Sectors
The Leadership Coaching Journey – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Global Strategic Insights & Analytics Director, Mentor and Executive Leadership Coach in the Marketing Sectors
Leading with Energy, Purpose and Hope - a conversation with Howard Johns, CEO of Onezero, Passionate Solar Energy Entrepreneur, Founder, Author and TedX Speaker
Leading with Energy, Purpose and Hope - a conversation with Howard Johns, CEO of Onezero, Passionate Solar Energy Entrepreneur, Founder, Author and TedX Speaker
Igniting the Pursuit of Better – a conversation with Ed Corbett "The Brand Plan Man", Head of Consulting, AI evangelist, Lover of marketing and Mentor to emerging businesses
Igniting the Pursuit of Better – a conversation with Ed Corbett "The Brand Plan Man", Head of Consulting, AI evangelist, Lover of marketing and Mentor to emerging businesses
Kind Leadership and Diverse Voices Rising – a conversation with Delia Lazaroiu, Senior Data Analyst Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) UK, trustee for Equality Starts at Home
Kind Leadership and Diverse Voices Rising – a conversation with Delia Lazaroiu, Senior Data Analyst Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) UK, trustee for Equality Starts at Home
The 5-Step Framework to Understanding Recruitment and Leading Career Change – a conversation with David Dand, Managing Director of Coreus, Brighton-based Talent Acquisition agency
The 5-Step Framework to Understanding Recruitment and Leading Career Change – a conversation with David Dand, Managing Director of Coreus, Brighton-based Talent Acquisition agency
The Transformative Power of Travelling Alone - a conversation with Sue Cockell, Solo Traveller on a mission to help women in their mid-lives to enjoy the transformative power of travelling alone
The Transformative Power of Travelling Alone - a conversation with Sue Cockell, Solo Traveller on a mission to help women in their mid-lives to enjoy the transformative power of travelling alone
You Don’t Need to Be a Boss to Be a Leader – a conversation with Andrew Edwards, Event host, Trainer, Teacher, Broadcaster & Mentor
You Don’t Need to Be a Boss to Be a Leader – a conversation with Andrew Edwards, Event host, Trainer, Teacher, Broadcaster & Mentor
Curiosity, Resilience and Fun – a conversation with Meg Farren, General Manager, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
Curiosity, Resilience and Fun – a conversation with Meg Farren, General Manager, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
Engage, Enable and Empower Through Your Leadership – a conversation with Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator
Engage, Enable and Empower Through Your Leadership – a conversation with Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator
Leadership, Creativity and Reflection - a conversation with Carien Borst Artist and Leadership Coach
Leadership, Creativity and Reflection - a conversation with Carien Borst Artist and Leadership Coach
On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation - a conversation with Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult
On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation - a conversation with Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult
Be The Leadership Nudge – a conversation with Emma Harris Finance Director, M&S Food, Property and Retail
Be The Leadership Nudge – a conversation with Emma Harris Finance Director, M&S Food, Property and Retail
Curiosity, Humility and Clarity: empowering others to flourish – a conversation with Chris Harte, Chief Executive and Partner at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
Curiosity, Humility and Clarity: empowering others to flourish – a conversation with Chris Harte, Chief Executive and Partner at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
Leading 4 Life – a conversation with Susie Ballentyne, Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Leadership Facilitator and Coach
Leading 4 Life – a conversation with Susie Ballentyne, Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Leadership Facilitator and Coach
Becoming Compelling Skilled Sailors – a conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers
Becoming Compelling Skilled Sailors – a conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers
Stimulating Brilliance through the power of conversation -  a conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy
Stimulating Brilliance through the power of conversation -  a conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy
Be Brave, Focus & Fly – a conversation with Karen Wilkinson, award winning and inspiring Marketing Director
Be Brave, Focus & Fly – a conversation with Karen Wilkinson, award winning and inspiring Marketing Director
On Knowing Yourself and Building Relationships – a conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and Wales
On Knowing Yourself and Building Relationships – a conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and Wales
The Secrets Behind Building Resilience in Leadership – a conversation with Julian Roberts, Executive Business Coach, Podcast Host of Helping Organisations Thrive
The Secrets Behind Building Resilience in Leadership – a conversation with Julian Roberts, Executive Business Coach, Podcast Host of Helping Organisations Thrive
Understanding Ourselves and Understanding Others: A Leadership Perspective – a conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group at the Department for Education
Understanding Ourselves and Understanding Others: A Leadership Perspective – a conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group at the Department for Education
It’s Not Much But Neither Is It Nothing – a conversation with author Tanya Shadrick, founder of the Selkie Press and editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed Wild Woman Swimming
It’s Not Much But Neither Is It Nothing – a conversation with author Tanya Shadrick, founder of the Selkie Press and editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed Wild Woman Swimming
Slaying the Monster of Poverty in Africa – a conversation with Moses Tai Founder and CEO of African Development Choices (ADC), Author of ‘There Is Shade’ and Speaker
Slaying the Monster of Poverty in Africa – a conversation with Moses Tai Founder and CEO of African Development Choices (ADC), Author of ‘There Is Shade’ and Speaker
Leadership, Love and Landscape – a conversation with Roger Mortlock, CEO, CPRE, the countryside charity
Leadership, Love and Landscape – a conversation with Roger Mortlock, CEO, CPRE, the countryside charity
Feedback: Give it Kindly, Receive it with Grace – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Strategic Insights Professional, Executive Coach and Mentor
Feedback: Give it Kindly, Receive it with Grace – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Strategic Insights Professional, Executive Coach and Mentor
Burnout, Thriving and Everything In Between – a conversation with Meera Craston, experienced senior leader, executive coach and co-founder of Next Brave Move
Burnout, Thriving and Everything In Between – a conversation with Meera Craston, experienced senior leader, executive coach and co-founder of Next Brave Move
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Small Practical Steps, Big Impactful Strides - a conversation with Martin Glover, HR Director for Morton Fraser
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Small Practical Steps, Big Impactful Strides - a conversation with Martin Glover, HR Director for Morton Fraser
The challenges and satisfactions of leading in the public sector - a conversation with Justin Russell, Former Chief Inspector of Probation
The challenges and satisfactions of leading in the public sector - a conversation with Justin Russell, Former Chief Inspector of Probation
Hone your personal style for success! - a conversation with Jane Mather, Make-up Artist and Personal Stylist
Hone your personal style for success! - a conversation with Jane Mather, Make-up Artist and Personal Stylist

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