Break the Mould

Katy is Strategic Lead for People Development & is also an accredited coach, mentor & counsellor.  The truth is – Katy is much, much more than that sentence! And you are about to see why when you listen to her podcast interview.  Katy shares so much & is honest & vulnerable throughout encouraging you to do the same.  Her straight-talking approach shines through & you cannot fai...

Vicki Davenport is Talent Development Partner for NHS Supply Chain.  Vicki’s enthusiasm & passion shines through in her interview & she is a pleasure to be around. And her attitude sets the tone for the podcast as she talks openly about challenging herself to find the right environment for her driven by what gives her positive energy.  Vicki’s talks us through how leaders can build their s...

Helen is Chief Learning Officer at Thrive.  Helen’s interview is a must listen. Helen is someone who works with & interacts with leaders from across the world & she brings her experiences into what she shares on the pod.  Thanks to Helen, this episode is a brilliant reminder of the importance of being empathetic as a leader & focusing on building the envelopment where people feel safe...

Adam is Group Talent & Development Manager at Manchester Airport Group.  Adam’s interview is going to make you stop & consider the impact you have on others & asks you some challenging questions: -  Do you really have the reputation you want as a leader?  What impression do you leave in a room?  Adam shares his leadership journey & how it has taken him from expecting too much from...

Danielle is Head of Learning & Leadership at North West Ambulance Service.  Danielle’s interview is one that truly highlights the importance of putting your values into everything you do as a leader.  She shares her own experiences & how they have shaped her as the authentic leader she is today.  Danielle reminds us that it is ok to have challenging experiences & shows us how to learn...

Jack is Talent Development Manager at Dignity plc.  Jack’s interview is one that will really make you look at you as a leader & how you can be the best that you want to be.  Jack shares some insightful advice on how to break the moulds that are set for you by others who don’t really have your best interests at heart. His honesty about his own experiences as a leader is relatable & will hel...

Raj is Group Leadership Development Partner at Greene King.  Raj’s interview screams authenticity as he shares with you his journey in leadership & the key things that he has learnt.  Throughout the interview, Raj challenges you to be consistent in your leadership & how you impact on others.  Raj shares some fantastic advice that will help you to be the leader that you want to be & mos...

Emma is Talent Development & Learning Principal at Kainos.  Emma’s interview is one that will make you think & aspire to be who you truly are.  Emma is very open in her interview, talking about her own mistakes & experiences as a leader & role models what she challenges you to do in terms of being open with your team & creating an environment where people can learn from their o...

Rob loves developing great leaders as much as he hates waffle & BS! It is a real privilege to have Rob as a podcast guest as he has been a huge inspiration for Tim for many years now. Robs interview is as real as he is! Always authentic & real; he approaches the interview in the same way he approaches his coaching – with honesty & real-world examples to bring his messages to life. Rob’...

Simon is Head of Quality Engineering at EasyJet who is a passionate leader who cares about his people & helping them to grow. Simon’s interview is a reminder of why I do the podcast! His authenticity shines through & he opens up about his own challenges & beliefs on what makes a positive leader. Simon allows me to get him talking about his love of coaching his team & shares some fa...

Zoe Jones is Head of People Operations who is a passionate & tenacious Senior People Leader. When it comes to people, Zoe says ‘I just want to do the right thing’.  Here is a conversation, I have always wanted to share with the world – an interview with the best leader that I have ever worked with!  Zoe is her true, authentic self & shows how leaders can be that too & create a culture...

Clare is Head of People at Whistle Punks & one of the most authentic people I have ever interviewed.  Clare articulates fantastically the importance of getting the balance right between life & work & how we must see both being successful in tandem & not as separate experiences.  Listen out for Clare talking about the importance of the conversations we have as leaders & how you...

Danny is an insightful innovator; people experience engineer & culture crafter. Everything that Danny does is directed at people experience & corporate innovation.  Danny’s episode will really make you think about authentic leadership from a holistic point of view & takes it beyond just the ‘manager & the people they manage’ by challenging you to think of the culture you create as...

Rachel is a guide (& traveller!) on the adventure of learning in organisations. Currently working in Tech, she comes with experience & a background in a multitude of industries & just loves getting stuck into those ‘what now, what next’ conversations around how to grow & develop people. Advocate for the learning journey – wherever that may take someone, as long as it’s their journe...

Nikki has over 20 years of experience in the field of L&D & leadership, who is passionate about people & seeing them succeed.  Niki has worked in outsourcing, medical devices, contact centres, community healthcare, distribution & now with Epos Now as Head of L&D.     Nikki describe herself as a work in progress & hopes to always be that way, she doesn't profess to have...

Adele is passionate about people, about their potential, about what they can achieve when someone shows them that someone else believes in them. Everyone has potential, it's all about unlocking it! Adele is also passionate about property, interior design, dogs, self-development, writing & a whole host of other things that keep her interested & busy! Just the way she likes it :)   Adele...

Andy is a husband, a Dad & multiple business owner, who is a passionate people person working across a variety of business sectors. He believes in connecting the right people, leading the right way & trying to make a difference to those around him.  Hard work, dedication & resilience are Andy's mantras for business & of course a bit of fun along the way!  Andy’s interview is a...

Andy is a Leadership & Performance Coach with TalkTalk who is passionate about developing outstanding leaders and empowering managers and individuals to take full responsibility for achieving success. Andy’s superpowers have been described as listening, empathy & innovation. When Andy’s career is over, he wants to sit back & say he made a positive difference to the individuals & or...

Fairly new to being a father of 2 amazing kids. Chris spent the last 7 years in various L&D roles & is currently working as Head of Learning & Development at Phoenix 2 Retail.   Spent my early career in sales & retail trying to figure out my superpower until finally, I realised it was helping other people discover theirs.  Chris’ interview will make you think about how you can be y...

Wannabe Cowboy, dreamer, whisky lover, believer in people, freedom seeker, professional coach, & author of Reflections of a Cowboy – a book of hope for anyone who feels stuck & for those who have ever believed that they’re not enough.  I love Steve Nestor & after listening to his interview, you will too!  Always honest & always brave in how he talks about himself & what he shar...

Emma has 20 years’ experience as a marketer and strategist within the tech sector. Working at executive level, she supports marketing professionals & the leadership team to devise & deliver strategies that mean businesses can show up with purpose, a strong proposition & authentic lived values.  Emma is an outstanding leader which shines through in her interview. She is brave in sharing...

Amy is the Talent and Development Manager at Liberty Specialty Markets, who is passionate about creating inclusive workplace cultures, where individuals can be their authentic selves to work, helping them to be their best version of themselves.  Amy’s interview was one I was really looking forward to as I know from working with her (she’s one of the stars of Break the Mould volume one!), how hard...

Neil is song writer & bass player in Stone Foundation, the band that he formed & is celebrating 25 years with this year.  Neil embodies authenticity & is very honest in his interviews sharing some of his personal experiences & how he has used these to embrace life & always be himself.  He gives us a real insight into working in the music industry including touring the world &am...

Check out Tim’s short intro episode to series two that helps you to know what to expect & shares his advice for how to get the most from listening to it.  The whole point of the podcast is for you to do something as a result of listening to it & this short intro episode explains how you can best do that.  Tim explains some changes for series two & also gives a brief intro to the kind o...

The final episode of series one sees us finish with a guest interview & a very special guest indeed as Tim swaps roles & becomes the interviewee!  Tim’s big mate Jules Darvill steps in as host for this special edition episode & asks Tim the burning questions about being your true, authentic self & how not to be a dickhead.  Tim shares some of his own experiences as a leader & a...