Press and Media
“I am delighted to have been featured in the press and as a podcast guest talking about my work in leadership development and executive mentoring.”
Creative Soundscapes with Margaret Soraya
In this lovely conversation with Margaret Soraya I talk about one of the ways in which I renew and connect myself through walking wherever I am, through literally finding my feet be that in a cityscape, or in the countryside and by the sea. I share the importance of place, and of space and how being able to be in nature nurtures my creativity.
Helping Organisations to Thrive - the impact of collaborative leadership on organisations
I am the other side of the microphone talking about what I love, which is partnering with leaders to help them to create a safe environment in which people can have conversations that matter.
Highly Relational with Robert Digings
In this wonderful episode of the Highly Relational Podcast I talk with Robert Digings about how to find your Collaborative Edge, and how leaders through creating a safe environment can help people have conversations at the edge with curiosity, care and courage.
Every L is Not a Loss
In this episode I talk with Matt Brown about the significant loss I experienced in my late twenties, and the impact that it had on me.
Anni Townend Guest Speaker on the Walking Mentorship Walkcast
Walking Mentorship is led by Joao Perre Viana and Nuno Santos Fernandes and combines nature, walking, and mentoring into a tool of self-development.
This wonderful series brings an inside look at the beautiful people they walk with. It is a delightful listen and highlights how dialogue between people is proof that we’re more alike than we think.
I got to combine my love of walking whilst talking on this podcast and was delighted to select three pieces of music that are significant to me. Take a listen to hear my chosen tracks.
Anni Townend Guest Speaker on The Parent Equation podcast
Ayesha Murray is passionate about bringing together working parents, creating The Parent Equation® podcast as a platform for people to share their stories of bringing up a family alongside their careers.
Each episode highlights how every journey is unique; we can all take inspiration, support and insights from each one as we try to be the best parent, employee, business owner, and entrepreneur we can be.
I was delighted to be invited on Episode 10 of The Parenting Equation podcast and spoke about how collaborative childcare when my children were young made my working life possible.
Coaching Conversations with Carey and Julian
In this conversation with Carey and Julian I share how I found myself, and my passion for coaching leaders and their teams, and individuals in organisations.
What Does it Take to Become a Great Leader? Metro
This article, What does it take to become a great leader? was published in Metro in August 2013. In this article, I discuss how great leaders genuinely care for others.
‘Good leaders know what they really care about, their values and beliefs. They know what they stand for and have given this thought and are able to embody their values and their beliefs in their behaviour, in their actions.' Ms Townend said a clever leader has the ability to not only create a vision but also engage people in that vision.
Read the full article here.
Are You Taking Your Annual Leave? Just Eat for Business
This article, Annual Leave Allowances: The Survey | Just Eat for Business was published by Just Eat for Business in July 2022.
I was asked to comment on the importance of a healthy work-life balance. You may be surprised to know, many people do not take their annual leave. To find out just how many - and some of the reasons why - people don’t, read the Annual Leave Allowances: The Survey | Just Eat Business
Read the full article here.
Improving Business Performance Through Employee Engagement, The Times
I was delighted to contribute to this article by Raconteur for a special report on 'The Future of HR' as featured in The Times and Sunday Times. Improving Business Performance Through Employee Engagement by Hugh Wilson, Raconteur for The Times, The Sunday Times (June 2020)
Anni Townend says it’s down to business leaders to create a “three Cs” culture of curiosity, courage and care to encourage engagement. Good leaders listen to, understand and learn from others, rather than simply giving opinions. They are curious and ask expansive questions. They invest in relationships and look out for their people.
Read the full article online here.
John McCarthy Walks, The Ramblings series, BBC Radio 4
As part of the Ramblings series, BBC Presenter John McCarthy talks to Anni about her role as a volunteer Ranger on the South Downs National Park.
The theme of this series of Ramblings is listeners' walks. The Rambling series hosts, John McCarthy and Claire Balding explore walks, nature conservation and community appreciation. Episode produced by Karen Gregor in October 2013.
Listen to the interview here.
Meet the Member, Coaching Today
This article appeared in the October 2018 issue of Coaching Today, which is published by the (BACP) British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
What advice would you give to anyone interested in becoming an executive coach? “Get clear on your own values and beliefs, on the impact and reputation that you want to have and the difference you want to make through being an executive coach. Think about the environment that will help you flourish.”
Read the full article as a PDF here.