The Impact Multiplier CEO

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Upkar Arora, CEO of Rally Assets, Canada’s leading impact investment management and advisory firm. Rally is a purpose-driven organization and an award-winning B Corporation, committed to using business as a force for good. Prior to Rally, Upkar worked in finance and leadership roles with some of Canada’s most succes...

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with David Engel, CEO of Drake & Farrell. David has over 20 years of leadership experience across small, medium, and large enterprises. He co-founded 3 companies and successfully built from scratch, re-structured, and grew companies and corporate divisions in Europe and North America. Drake & Farrell is a Europea...

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with James Citron, CEO of Pledge. Pledge's mission is to power generosity by partnering with mission-driven companies, nonprofits, and charitable individuals to unlock billions in funding for over 2 million nonprofits around the world. Pledge has helped to fund clean water for 1M people, 1M trees planted, and 1B meals to...

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Andy Hunter, the Founder & CEO of Bookshop.org, an e-commerce marketplace that helps independent, local bookstores compete with Amazon for online sales. Andy was recognized in the Real Leaders 2023 Impact Awards and is also the co-creator and publisher of the websites Literary Hub, Crime Reads, and BookMarks, an...

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Maria Carell, CEO of Revision Skincare & Goodier Cosmetics.  Maria is helping the company build on its legacy of being first to market with innovative, science-driven, effective skincare that addresses the signs of aging and promotes overall skin health. She’s also leading the brand’s growth through acquisi...

In this episode, we return to season 11 with our "CEO Rolodex" season. Richard Medcalf speaks with Todd Herman, creator of the 90 Day Year leadership program, author of the WSJ bestselling book ‘The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life’, and recipient of Inc. 500’s Fastest Growing Companies Award. In this conversation, you’ll learn: 00:00 Intro 04:12 The Power of...

In this episode, Richard speaks with Stuart Tragheim, CEO of Holloway Friendly, a leading UK income protection specialist. Over the course of the last 7 years, Stuart has led a multi-award-winning transformation program to drive its mission to become the UK’s #1 most recommended specialist protection insurer.  0:00 Intro 06:25 Stuart's multi-award-winning transformation program 09:17 How to w...

We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good". In this episode, Richard speaks with Wendy Strgar. Wendy is an award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a woman-owned B corporation, and Vaginal Biome Science, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. She holds multiple US patents for Bio-Match technology, a leading scientific approach appl...

Steve has been recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, the Wharton School Social Impact CEO of the Year, and in the ADSO Hall of Fame. Smile Brands also was recognized in the Real Leaders 2023 Impact Awards.  Smile Brands represent currently ~700 practices and 7000+ providers & employees providing care for around 3 million people annually under a comprehensive vision of Smiles for Ever...

Impact Parents is the first global coaching organization for parenting neurodiverse kids, and the co-creator of the award-winning Sanity School behavior training program for parents and professionals. Under her leadership, ImpactParents has certified hundreds of professionals globally to deliver neurodiversity-informed coach training in several languages. An author, speaker, parent educator, coach...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: What 'out of the box thinking' really means, and how Haris applied it to create a business that scaled with zero advertising spend. Why Haris fears we're losing the cyber war with catastrophic consequences - and what, as a CEO, you practically can do about it (starting with a simple policy decision). How to discover the seeds of your future buried in your format...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The 'positioning move' that set up One Tree Planted as a distinctive and high-growth player in the environmental space. Matt's "sponge research" strategy as he bootstrapped the company whilst working as a teacher to pay the bills. Why did Matt commit $2 million of funds he didn't have... The 4 core principles that enable Matt to create "the best conferences ever...

Richard speaks with recognized mission-driven CEOs worldwide, including those featured in the Real Leaders Impact Awards. He explores their origin story, their mission, how they've multiplied their impact in the past, and what it will take to multiply their impact even further in the future. Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast ( https://xquadrant.com/podcast/ ) For full...

  In this conversation, you’ll discover: What Jason's research showed is the #1 trait of successful entrepreneurs The real reason people panic when confronted with change What leaders forget about leading people through change (to their great cost) The "Bridge of Familiarity strategy" and how it applies to "chicken chips" The problem of defining yourself by your job title... and what to do in...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: The mindset hack that took Dan out of a culture of poverty and resentment and turned him into a successful serial entrepreneur. Why, despite being a best selling author, his royalties only amount to 0.5% of his total income. The danger of "living but not dreaming" - and how to get out of that. Dan's business success strategies, including the paradox of keeping c...

  In this conversation, you’ll learn: How to make the most of your critical speaking opportunities as an executive How Grant has built a fantastic company culture in a purely virtual environment Grant's top tips for getting started as a professional speaker after corporate life - and the critical first step to nail Resources/sources mentioned: Website: The Speaker Lab The Impact Multiplier CE...

In this conversation, you’ll discover: How Remco broadened his professional scope, from audit all the way to become a rounded CEO The mindset that helped Remco influence across complex organisations and different cultural expectations How Remco identified a sense of purpose in the midst of a difficult turnaround situation What's next for the business, and for him in his role as CEO Resources/sourc...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: the story of how Scott identified a promising technology, realised it wouldn't work, and then committed to building something that would the difference between technology firms and deep tech businesses that mission isn't always 'hard wired' at the foundation of a business - and how a sense of purpose has emerged along the way for Scott what the key discussion wa...

  In this conversation, you’ll learn: The chance conversation that set Mike on his new mission to save lives at scale. How the company has grown in 5 years despite the COVID pandemic dramatically impacting their core market. The hiring strategy that Mike uses to 'piggyback on high-performance culture' The three key military watchwords that Mike has repurposed as a leadership mantra in busines...

  In this conversation, you’ll learn: Saket's backstory - and why that drives him to make other startups successful. The one thing Saket really focused on that made everything else in the business much easier. How a 'geeky culture' reinforces the cohesion of the business. Resources/sources mentioned: Email: saket@vitt.sh Website: Vitt (www.vitt.sh) Book: How Music Works by David Byrne (www.am...

  In this conversation, you’ll learn: How Darren turned a 40-person business with £3M of debt into one of the top 100 design practices globally with true financial stability. Darren's three strategies for continued, sustained growth. Why Darren opted for a 'radical' employee ownership model, and the benefits of that choice. The difficulties and benefits of adapting and evolving a 'heritage br...

  In this conversation, you’ll learn: How to make strategic choices that create true differentiation and long term growth The three disciplines at the heart of the business Don's high-value activities, and how he continually focuses on those How Don develops his leaders, with a very intentional methodology Resources/sources mentioned: Email: don@dlpcapital.com Website: DLP Capital (www.dlpcap...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: Davina and Richard's reflections on the main messages we've covered. How to get a quick understanding of the #1 area you should focus on first. Three practical next steps to implement the book's ideas yourself, in your team, or across your business. Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover Richard's new book, Making Time...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: What the environment challenge is, and why every leader needs to wrestle with it. Some practical ideas to start to create a culture of strategic focus in your wider team. The "72 hour rule" and how that might transform your business The "IMPACT framework" and how you can use that to manage cultural change within your team. Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact...

In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why your mindset is keeping you in low-value tasks more than you think The "high performing janitor" syndrome - and what to do about it A great way to get out of people pleasing Why too much productivity can be a bad thing! Resources/sources mentioned: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page   Discover Richard's new book, Making Time For Strategy  ...