Beyond Potential

This week we're joined by Anwen Bottois. Anwen is the inspirational founder of Purple Sky Consulting , an innovative and client led business that helps leaders to love leading by being more confident and effective - in a sustainable way. Anwen tells her career story and explains the ethos behind everything she does. We talk about why supporting leaders as they move into leadership positions is inv...

This week we're joined by Andre Coggins. Andre is a coach, teacher, and community leader from North London who is the founder of Mafia Moves. As Andre explains, Mafia Moves is more than just a running club. It's a community, where diverse people of all running abilities come together and build connection and confidence. Andre tells us about what inspired him to set up Mafia Moves and how he uses h...

This week we're joined by Samantha Strawford. Sam is an entrepreneur who owns Pepper & Seed , a boutique PR and brand communications agency with a passion for creating stand-out strategies to help brands shine.   In this fascinating chat, we hear from Sam about her background working in luxury travel, and how she made the decision to take the plunge and create Pepper & Seed. Her entreprene...

Join us for Part 2 of the special ’Toms Talk’ series, where you’ll get to know the men behind the Beyond Potential mic a little better.  This week, Tom Mason shares his origin story and where the passion for coaching came from. We then learn all about Potentia and how they support clients through bespoke Leadership, Talent and High-Performance development programmes.  Tune in to hear more about hi...

Welcome to another 'Tom's Talk’ episode of the Beyond Potential podcast! In this special two-part series, we’re getting to know the men behind the mic a little better. We kick things off with Tom Emery, founder of HEX, a people performance consultancy that helps individuals, teams, and organisations reach their full potential, through expert coaching, leadership development, and culture transforma...

This week the Toms are thrilled to be joined by Debra Corey. Debra is a consultant, speaker, top HR influencer, and author of six bestselling books. She’s passionate about supporting companies and leaders create amazing cultures and employee experiences to drive engagement & business. We have a great discussion about leadership, with a particular focus on Debra’s new book, Bad Bosses Ruin Live...

This week the Toms are joined by Adele Stickland, Organisational Psychologist, Coach and TEDx speaker.  Adele shares her career journey which has taken her from Advertising Executive all the way through to the TEDx stage, where she recently spoke about her passion for multigenerational workplaces.  We learn all about the fascinating work she is doing as an Organisational Psychologist, the entrepre...

This week we're chatting with Andrew Bennie. By day, Andrew is a Senior Investment Director at wealth management firm Brooks Macdonald, but outside work he is the co-founder of Manchester Young Professionals.  MYP's purpose is to provide dynamic young people with the tools they need to connect and develop in their chosen industries, while also providing them with access to a multifaceted community...

Dr Amanda Potter is a renowned business psychologist, keynote speaker, podcast host, and CEO of Zircon.  In this fascinating conversation, the Toms grill Amanda about business psychology and the value it can bring to organisations in assessing, identifying, and developing their talent. We also get into the concept of psychological safety and why it’s so important. You can find out more about Amand...

This week the Toms are joined by Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, founder of the award-winning wellness startup Mind Ninja. Mahrukh shares her fascinating career journey which has taken her from a qualified dentist through to a business founder and leading workplace wellness expert. She discusses the unique challenges faced by many in dentistry which inspired her to start Mind Ninja and embark on her entreprene...

This week the Toms welcome Leanne Spencer to the podcast. Leanne is a keynote speaker, author, TEDx speaker, and even a Bear Grylls Survival instructor. Leanne shares her story which took her from City trader to wellbeing expert. Leanne works with a wide variety of clients as a keynote speaker, coach, and facilitator of masterclasses for leaders. She particularly values personal sustainability and...

We hear a lot about the importance of authenticity in leadership, but what's the reality? In this episode, the Toms talk about authenticity, both in the context of their own leadership journeys, and in the clients that they work with. The discussion goes deep into how authenticity leads to better connection, engagement and performance, and the link to psychological safety and culture. We hope you...

This week the Toms talk to a brilliant guest. Andy Morris is CEO of Cirencester Friendly Society. Andy tells us about his fascinating career which took him from the UK to the Middle East and back again. He discusses the differences in culture across investment banking and mutuals, and how he managed the challenge of taking on the role of CEO. He's a great leader with some fantastic insights. We ho...

Are you thinking about getting a coach, or even starting your own coaching business? In this Toms Talk episode, Tom and Tom talk about the coaching industry, how they came to coaching, and what questions to ask when looking for a coach. They discuss accreditation, supervision, and the difference between coaching and mentoring. We hope you enjoy the episode!

This week Tom and Tom welcome Steve Salee to the podcast. Based in New York City. Steve heads up Wildfire Strategies, a team of skilled consultants, facilitators and coaches dedicated to helping teams and leaders develop and build trusting relationships so that they can enact dynamic change in their organisations. In this fascinating conversation, we talk to Steve about Wildfire’s approach to work...

It's just the Toms this week for a Toms Talk episode about stepping into a first or new leadership role. They chat about their own early experiences of leadership and give some of their tips on how to make the transition into leadership smoothly and effectively. Enjoy the conversation! 

Zoe is Group Chief Commercial Officer for law firm Fletchers. Not only this, she ran her own consultancy for several years, started her own charity, Silk Elephant, and is a qualified executive coach with a passion for learning.  In this conversation, Zoe shares her story, including the inspiration she took from her Dad and her bravery and tenacity in trying new and exciting things. It's a great co...

Robin Waite is a leading business coach, author, and podcaster who inspires entrepreneurs to reach their full potential. Tom and Tom have a brilliant conversation with Robin about how he built his coaching business, Fearless, and how he drives his clients to success. He's an inspirational guest - we hope you enjoy the conversation. You can find out more about Robin at https://www.robinwaite.com/....

This week we’re privileged to hear from Emma Lloyd.   Emma is an innovative and adventurous coach and learning and development professional. Emma owns Create the Ripple, which provides premium experiential services to individuals, teams and businesses who know that continuous professional improvement is a competitive advantage. In a thought-provoking discussion, Emma takes us on the journey of her...

This week, we’re joined by Clare Fielding from Town Legal LLP. Clare is the managing partner at Town Legal and is also developing a coaching practice. Clare joins us to talk about her journey into law and being part of the team that founded Town Legal, and what’s important to her in her leadership. She also discussed her passion for coaching and how she is developing herself and others. We had a g...

This week, we’re thrilled to have Jo Smedley with us. Jo is co-founder of Zest Learning, a fantastic learning, development, and coaching business based up in Yorkshire, and is also the host of the Culture Unwrapped podcast.  We grill Jo on what she thinks makes a great, high performing, organisational culture. We also find out a bit about her and what makes her tick. It’s a great conversation. You...

Join Tom and Tom as they introduce Beyond Potential, a podcast for HR leaders, CEOs, and other senior leaders to discuss insights and observations on high performing individuals, teams, and organisations. In this episode, Tom and Tom talk about their aims for the podcast, and what they're seeing successful leaders focus on to be effective in their roles and lives.  You can find out more about our...