After Dinner Leadership

From base camp to summit, Chris Wayne-Wills navigates us through the journey of leadership. He challenges the notion that leaders lead from the front.  Listen as our guests explore working as a team, striving for excellence, and leading with authenticity. Episode links: Greenlight by Matthew McConaughey No Country for Old Men – Ethan & Joel Coen Hotboxin With Mike Tyson The Founder – John Lee...

What stories have you created for yourself, and how do they influence the way you live? Jamie Dixon of Shaping Paths Consulting challenges that perhaps your reality is different to what you think it is. They explore navigating self-doubt whilst experimenting new things, and respecting cultural practices and behaviour through seeking to understand how other people communicate. Episode links: While...

Don’t over collaborate- especially if you’re a natural collaborator, is one of the leadership lessons that Ruth Barnes, Divisional HR Director of Savills wishes she had learned earlier.  The leaders discuss the value of giving yourself time to lead and scheduling time in your diary to think. Episode links:   Catch Me If You Can – Steven Spielberg The Diary of a CEO with Stephen Bartlett - E106: Ji...

What does your network look like? Tavneet Bhalla argues that building, maintaining, and interacting with your network is the most powerful tool at a leader’s disposal. Inclusion and acceptance within organisations are also discussed as Tavneet shares her experience of being a female leader in a male dominated industry, and how past villains in her life have, over time, become heroes.  Episode link...

Investing time in the right elements is one of the leadership lessons Stefanie Flecke, Managing Director of Simdustry, wishes that she had learned earlier. They discuss changing the attitude towards failure, and how to adapt with the unexpected. Episode links: Where Good Ideas Come From: The Seven Patterns of Innovation by Steven Johnson Good Will Hunting Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the A...

Leadership without biases is a principle of leadership that Abhinav Garg of Schindler India wishes that he had learned earlier. They explore intent vs perception as Abhinav shares the importance of diving deeper than the surface level when it comes to interacting with your team and analysing data. Episode links: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Little Women The Matrix Send us Fan Mail Connect wi...

The importance of having a healthy ego is one of the leadership lessons Pepyn Dinandt, Global CEO & Leader, wishes that he had learned earlier. Pepyn draws upon leadership within the military world to discuss how business leaders can effectively lead in crisis. Episode links: Business Leadership Under Fire by Pepyn Dinandt Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Moneyball The Incompetent Ma...

Choosing to commit before taking action is one of the leadership lessons Johnny Lympus of Achieve Breakthrough wishes that he had learned earlier. Johnny  shares his thoughts on what it means to be committed and his mantra towards becoming; “don’t aspire to be, just be.”  Episode links: Interstellar Do schools kill creativity? - Sir Ken Robinson Sideways The Exponential Age: How Accelerating Techn...

Inclusive leadership; what does it really mean? Leadership and development specialist, Sile Walsh shares her insights on how to apply the concept of inclusive leadership. They also explore leadership as a process of learning, and how it’s not something you are ever finished with. Episode links: Hot Rod Huberman Lab We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle Willow Brandy Morris Send us Fan Mail Conn...

Three of our previous aspiring leaders connect to share leadership lessons they’ve learned over the past year, and the influence the inspiring leader they connected with previously has had on them. They discuss and reflect on topics such as mental health and the changing world we live in. Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube    If you would like...

In this 20th episode of the After Dinner Leadership podcast, Simon connects with the With Leadership team to share his leadership experience and insights. They explore topics such as renewing your individual and your team’s energy, navigating your early 20s, developing leadership behaviours, and demonstrating courage.  Books mentioned: The Polar Express How Will You Measure Your Life? By Clayton C...

Having difficult conversations is a leadership skill Chris Molnar of Chromalox  wishes he had learned earlier. Our aspiring leader shares her perspective on communication as a police constable and how having clear, sure values generate trust and authenticity. Books mentioned:   Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTub...

Maximising trust is one of the leadership lessons Lukas Grech of Spirax-Sarco Engineering wishes that he had learned earlier. They explore how to build up and use credit as a manager. Lukas also shares his perspective on the inverse Pareto principle, which helps his prioritisation skills. Episode links The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan Send us Fan Mail C...

In this special Father’s Day episode, Simon connects with his father Mike Fagg, as well as son in law and recent father George Edwards to explore the values of fatherhood. Episode Links: Forrest Gump Mary Poppins Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube    If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch!  mailto: info@withleadership....

What does it take to be a sustainable leader? Professor of Innovation and Strategy, Nelson Phillips shares what he terms the ‘digital paradox’ which occurs as more technology is introduced, which calls for leaders to become more people focused.  Episode links: The Lord of the Rings Value(s) by Mark Carney Apocalypse Now Supersizing the Mind by Andy Clark Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedI...

Success fueled by failure. Andy Collett shares his thoughts on mindset in achieving success, and how it occurs not in the absence of fear, but regardless of it. They explore integrity and the importance of understanding how others are experiencing you rather than how you think they are experiencing you. Episode links: The Count of Monte Cristo The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister It's a...

The difference between success and failure is self-responsibility. Professional problem solver Matt Fourie encourages listeners to ask themselves "what can I do?" in times of crisis. They discuss the value of having a process and who the right people are to help solve the problem. Episode links: 12 Angry Men A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Top Gun Wilbur Smith Send us Fan Mail Conne...

Simon dives deeper into Alan Greatorex’s views and understanding of learning. Alan argues that the traditional way of training is fundamentally flawed and offers a learning model that will help you master anything. Episode links: Flawless Consulting by Peter Block Mindset by Carol Dweck Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube    If you would like to...

Seek first to understand before seeking to be understood is one of the leadership lessons Alan Greatorex wishes he had learned earlier. They discuss how to meet stakeholders along their continuum whilst still using your skillset and assets to provide the best results for the company.  Episode links: How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ur...

The art of moving and doing even when you don't have all of the answers. HR and Sustainability Director, Amanda Capon shares the power of collaboration that comes from being self-aware and recognising the strengths of both yourself and others. Episode Links: Star Wars It's a Wonderful Life How To Fail with Elizabeth Day Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram...

Success is in the preparation. World's fastest Paralympian, Jason Smyth shares how a teacher helped him recognize his potential as an athlete as they discuss the value of role models and mentors in the discovery phase of life, and how to maintain humility amidst much success. Episode Links Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Gladiator Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on...

Understanding your priorities in life is one of the leadership lessons that Graham Harle or Gleeds wishes he had learned earlier. They explore the important conversation of mental health in the workplace, and the value of being a visible and inspirational leader. Graham shares how the COVID pandemic has helped him to remember his priorities in life. Episode links: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse...

What does it really mean to be a values based leader? Adrian Bettridge of Baringa Partners shares the importance of emotional intelligence, and the benefit of being long-term greedy. Episode links: The Big Short The Economist Podcasts Hook The High Performance Podcast The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey How Will You Measure Your Lif...

Stop, share, engage, and reflect is a process that Anouk Gauthier of Euroclear wishes she had learned earlier. They explore how sharing a vision and creating a consultative approach inspires passion and generates engagement. They also discuss the benefits of the diversity of a female leader working in an historically male-dominated industry sector. Episode links: Good Strategy, Bad Strategy by Ric...

The hunger for learning and the power of unlearning unhealthy habits. Kshitij Bhusari of Schindler India shares how motivation and inspiration is temporary so it's important to have strong habits and rituals. They discuss the benefits of having a mentor early on in your leadership career, and the reflective value of journaling in learning. Episode links: Forrest Gump Start With Why by Simon S...