Leadership at the edge

Leadership in Action with Adrian Goddard This month on Leadership at the Edge , we’re bringingtwo leadership communities together—The Institute of Leadership and the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP). Our guest is Adrian Goddard , Commercial Director atCIPP and a global leadership voice with 20+ years of experience leading high-performing teams. From mental health advocacy to sal...

In this episode of Leadership at the Edge, host Mel Robinson speaks with Pete Fullard, CEO of Upskill People, about the profound impact of mentoring on leadership development. Whether you're looking to find a mentor, become one, or foster a mentoring culture within your organisation, Pete shares invaluable insights and practical advice to unlock potential and drive growth. Discover the key ingredi...

Deputy CEO Melanie Robinson is joined by organisational psychologist and accredited coach Danny Wareham to explore the powerful connection between personality and leadership. Together, they discuss what sets managers apart from leaders, examine the impact of ‘Dark Triad Traits’ in leadership, and uncover the unique meaning behind Firgun.

Deputy CEO Melanie Robinson is joined by former HR Manager for the Metropolitan Police and Founder of Focal Point Training, Stella Chandler, to discuss cultivating inclusive cultures, fostering trust, and inspiring meaningful change in the workplace.

Deputy CEO Melanie Robinson is joined by internationally recognised thought leader, award-winning influencer and author, Dr. Britt Andreatta , to discuss the neuroscience behind effective leadership.

Deputy CEO Melanie Robinson is joined by world-renowned communication expert and best-selling author Oliver Aust to discover what makes a top 1% communicator.

Our CEO John Mark Williams is joined by renowned ‘L&D Detective’ Kevin M. Yates to uncover the mysteries of measurement and explore the science behind effective learning and training.

Our CEO,  John Mark Williams  is joined by  Alex Smith , Managing Director Volkswagen Group UK Ltd, as they explore: Failure and setbacks , cultures of innovation and continuous improvement , and the balance that is needed for short-term results with long-term vision .

John Mark Williams is joined by Liz McConaghy, the longest-serving female crewman on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet, as they discuss military leadership, veteran mental health, and resilience with teamwork.

Discover our first-ever special edition podcast. Join John Chantry and special guest Stuart Tootal as they discuss the impact of military productivity skills on the civilian workplace. Stuart Tootal, a decorated British Army veteran, transitioned to a successful career at Barclays, where he founded the Barclays Armed Forces Transition Employment and Resettlement (AFTER) Programme, helping over 600...

John Mark Williams is joined by Scott Brown, UK Director of Sales at Meliá Hotels International , as they discuss the challenges the hospitality industry faces, authenticity within leadership and the importance of navigating and adapting to ever-changing environments.

Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Stuart Andrews, Executive Leadership Coach and LinkedIn Leadership Top Voice 🎙️ Stuart and John explore the key to unlocking leadership potential, effective communication, business change and more.

Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Bobby Davis, Coach, HR/OD Practitioner & Collaborator 🎙️ Bobby and John explore the background and factors that have fueled Bobby's success, the challenges Bobby faced as a female trailblazer in the military and the importance of communication, curiosity and compassion in leadership.

Described as the most successful winner of The Apprentice , our CEO John Mark Williams got up close and personal on all things leadership with the award-winning, influential entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist – the one and only Mark Wright .As well as discussing his life-changing experience as a business partner and mentee of Lord Alan Sugar, Mark shares his advice and top tips on takin...

Tune in to the final episode of Leadership at the Edge for 2023 as our CEO John Mark Williams , and Founder of The Maverick Paradox Judith Germain , discuss all things maverick leadership, focusing on some fascinating topics such as e mbracing intellectual disobedience , t he difference between implementation vs execution , and  disciplined rebellion against the system . Don't miss out on thes...

Our CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Jim Ewel, one of the authors of the Agile Marketing Manifesto, co-founder of the Agile Marketing Alliance, and the author of The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing. This episode explores agile marketing, marketing functions and more!

On this special edition of Leadership at the Edge, ⁠The Institute of Leadership⁠ CEO John Mark Williams , engages in a captivating conversation with  Dr. Maria Katsarou-Makin  and  Doug Strycharczyk.  Together, they delve into the intriguing findings of the latest research that sheds light on  the evolving dynamics of trust in the workplace.

On this episode of Leadership at the Edge, The Institute of Leadership CEO,  John Mark Williams , is joined by David Kesby , a former Captain in The Parachute Regiment, Ex Chief Consultant Coach at the Academy of Executive Coaching, and author of ‘Extra-Dependent Teams’. This episode explores extra-dependant teams , competitive advantage and more!

Our CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO and Founder of Tapoly, to discuss overcoming challenges, dehumanised leadership, team recognition and more.

On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, The Institute of Leadership & Management’s CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Tarek Jomaa, Senior Lecturer in Motorsports Engineering at the University of Derby, to discuss team performance, coaching, mentoring and more.

On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, The Institute of Leadership & Management’s CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Ad Davies, Head of Talent and Performance at Gymshark, to discuss effective leadership, imposter syndrome, learning agility and more. 

On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management’s CEO,  John Mark Williams , is joined by by Deborah Bonetti , Director and former President of the Foreign Press Association, to discuss leadership as perceived from the perspective of the world's media .

On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management’s CEO,  John Mark Williams , is joined by Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Asif Sadiq , and explores diversity and inclusion principles within leadership and management roles. This episode also touches on the importance on positive intent and much more .

On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management’s CEO,  John Mark Williams , is joined by Future Ready Mindset expert Alister Frost , and explores competitive advantages within leadership and management roles. This episode also touches on the importance on protecting talent and innovation . 

On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management’s CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Leadership Coach and Mentor, Penny de Valk explore the need for authenticity, tackling gender stereotypes, and the benefits of utilising networks and contacts.