A Half Dozen Things Podcast by Pete Rushmer

It is our last AHDT podcast! In this episode,  I explain after 3.5 years and nearly 200 episodes, it is time for me to take my learnings to a NEW podcast!  'It's not so lonely at the top podcast' will be landing soon and we can't wait!  Big thanks to all our listeners and we hope to see you on the new podcast soon! If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are t...

6 Steps to Operations Manual Magic with Penny Hopkinson, Penny is the go to expert for franchisors or any business wanting to introduce standardisation and an ops manual to their business. In this episode,  Penny shares insights from her book and her experience, giving a view on how to bring the dusty old ops manuals of the passed to a Gen Z audience and how best to engage your workforce in standa...

Understanding Domestic Abuse with Sharon Livermore MBE - how should you help as an employer or manager? In this episode,  Sharon shares insights from her past story on being a survivor and how she is now one of the biggest names in educating organisations on how they can help support and prevent domestic abuse, providing safe spaces at work for victims. If you are feeling demotivated, confused or...

Improve your Speaking with Elliot Kay - Elliot is a speaker, author and coach.  He has written 6 books and hosts the Speaker Awards too. In this episode, Elliot shares insights on how to improve our influence through speaking and how we can practise to be more impactful when we speak. If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or m...

The Monkey Mind Speaker - Tana Macpherson-Smith joins Pete in today's episode and discusses her history and role as a mental health advocate and educator.  Tana has a unique view on mental health and the need to communicate with children effectively much earlier in their development. In this episode, Pete & Tana discuss mental health, trauma and how developing personally and facing issues head...

Understanding the impact of NLP and moving to the States with Burcu Onaranel Erten.  Burcu grew up in Turkey and became an HR professional.  Eventually moving to the USA without even being able to speak the language! In this episode, Pete & Burcu explore the impact of NLP and what it means to follow your passion. If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are...

What is a Mastermind Group?  You may have heard of them through books like 'Think and Grow Rich' or other business networking organisations. In this episode, Pete explores, Mastermind Groups.  What are the benefits?  What to expect and how they work?  Is a Mastermind Group right for you?  Listen in today. If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking ab...

How do we know if our workplace initiatives are working?  At Flagship Partners many of our clients offer EXCELLENT initiatives to their teams.  Christmas Parties, events, quarterly food tasting and Barbecues, CPD plans, Vision and Values and recognition activities.  The list is ENDLESS! In this episode, Pete explores, how do you really know the impact?  Are they helping or are your people taking y...

Is ISO 9001 really worth it?  It is a question we get asked ALL THE TIME! In this episode, Pete explains ISO 9001 as well as the drawbacks and benefits.  Flagship Partners hold ISO 9001 accreditation and have recently renewed. We can also help YOU achieve this quality management standard, if you would like to learn more; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/iso-9001-quality/ If you are feeling demot...

So I am doing a TEDx!  Eeeek! In this episode, Pete explains how this came about and how excited he is, as well as when it will take place! If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partne...

Creating 'Psychological Safety' with Psychsafety founder Tom Geraghty.  Tom is an expert and committed his career to improving Psychological Safety in a range of organisations. In this episode, Tom explains how psychological safety is when people feel enabled to participate in interpersonal risk taking.  Suggesting ideas, challenging management and colleagues when behaviour may not align with the...

Understand Motivation and Personality Profiling Tools with expert James Sale.  James is the creator of Motivational Maps, a profiling tool I use everyday in my work with clients. In this episode, James and I explore how he came to create the Maps tool, why it is needed for all organisations.  As well as exploring and understanding the Enneagram personality profiling tool. If you would like to find...

Reducing risk with safety expert Saul Jeavons. He is the founder of Transfe Network and over 30 years of road risk experience. In this episode, we explore 6 key areas to focus on reducing risk in your organisation.  They are; policy, procedure and strategy investigation communication monitoring leadership review You can connect with Saul on Linked or check out his website https://www.transafenetwo...

How To Improve Your Sales Performance with expert Paul Umpleby from Bright Cube Consultancy.  Paul has spent his career perfecting the sales and marketing process.  It is amazing to have him on the show to share is insights! In this episode, Paul explores  6 key areas to focus on to improve your sales performance.  They are; Your business network is critical to your sales success. Partnering with...

6 things to focus on in 2024 - these are 6 key principles I am focusing on this year. In this episode, I explore 6 key areas to focus on improving during 2024.  They are; 1) Consistency 2) Resilience 3) Wellbeing 4) Service of others 5) Perfecting your craft 6) Emotional Intelligence If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or me...

High Performance is like FIRE! In this episode, I explore and aid understanding the links between the fire triangle and the performance trifecta, how the two systems align more than you may think! If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch wit...

6 key areas to INCREASE workplace motivation, the second part! Increasing workplace motivation involves a combination of leadership strategies, fostering a positive work environment, and recognising individual needs and strengths. Here are several ways to boost motivation in the workplace: Promote Autonomy: Allow employees a degree of autonomy and control over their work. Encourage them to take ow...

6 key areas to INCREASE workplace motivation. Increasing workplace motivation involves a combination of leadership strategies, fostering a positive work environment, and recognising individual needs and strengths. Here are several ways to boost motivation in the workplace: Set Clear Goals and Expectations: Clearly communicate organizational goals and individual expectations. Break down larger goal...

6 most common limiting beliefs according to ChatGPT.  I asked AI what the most common limiting beliefs are and this is what came back! Self-limiting beliefs are thoughts or attitudes that hold individuals back and prevent them from reaching their full potential. Here are six common self-limiting beliefs: I'm not good enough: Many people struggle with feelings of inadequacy and believe they are not...

6 fundamental leadership skills for excellent managers. In this episode, I explore these 6 key areas, on how you can develop, nurture and improve your management by working on these key leadership skills. If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in t...

6 surprising challenges you didn't know I can help you with. I explore 6 key areas where you business may need some support. In this episode, I explore these 6 key areas, how they may be affecting your business and what myself and Flagship Partners can do to help you overcome them. If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or ment...

Introducing The Performance Trifecta™️!  The first episode of our new series 4 of the podcast.  This series will be focusing on high performance and how leaders can influence high performance in their teams. In this episode, I explore The Performance Trifecta™️ model and how leaders can guarantee the best from their people by focus on 3 core factors of performance; 1) Direction 2) Skills 3) Energy...

You know the old saying 50% of my marketing works, I just don't know which 50%!  Here is Joseph to tell us more about how to achieve marketing success in your business. In this episode, Joseph, talks through some fundamentals on marketing and different channels, strategies and tactics.  Joseph Reilly is the founder of Joseph Creative a marketing agency based in Peterborough.  If you would like to...

6 Key Lessons from 2023! Check out this podcast to listen to what my key learnings from 2023 were. In this episode, I explore the below 6 key lessons; performance changes over time & this is affected by energy there is no such thing as failure, only feedback that cheap job, or favour is never worth it support people as best you can as you never know when you may need them investment in yoursel...

I didn't think awards really mattered!  This is what I actually learned. It is really rewarding to be recognised at the recent Peterborough Telegraph Business Excellence Awards as the 'Young Entrepreneur' of the year.  Getting the recognition really made me realise why recognition is so important and how you may be missing the importance of providing it to others in your life. If you are feeling d...