Leadership Perspectives in Financial Services

Philip Grindale, Founder and CEO of Defuse Global, is a seasoned expert in the labyrinthine world of personal security, specialising in protecting high-profile individuals from targeted threats. Philip's extensive experience has honed his skill in discerning genuine threats from mere noise, a distinction that has proven critical in thwarting real-world attacks, as in the case of an intended assaul...

Can trauma be a catalyst for success? In this episode of OxTalks, I enter the fascinating world of the 'dark triad' with Dannielle Haig, director and Principal Business Psychologist at DH Consulting. We navigate the maze of psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism, looking at their origins and prevalence in various professions. We explore the connections between trauma, manipulation, and impu...

In this intriguing conversation with Dean Cooper, an executive coach and trainer with 30 years of management consulting experience, we journey into hostage negotiation, interrogation and undercover agents. We dive into the power of labelling and curiosity in building effective relationships. Instead of asking 'why' questions, which can cause defensive reactions, Dean reveals how labels can bypass...

What makes a company culture good or bad? In our first episode of OxTalks, we are joined by business psychologist Ben Williams as we dissect the complex world of company culture. Ben is a highly respected chartered psychologist, former chairman of the Association of Business Psychology and a founder of Sten 10. Ben provides an intriguing perspective on how culture can vary significantly from firm...