Business With Purpose

In this episode, which is the 37th in David Robert´s CALM leadership series he looks at 3 ways to use radical candor to build and maintain better relationships. Using examples, he demonstrates how you can care personally while also challenging directly. KEY TAKEAWAYS Saying nothing to the person but quietly saying something to someone else is manipulative Insincerity. Radical candor is about givin...

For this episode, David is joined by Alex Abraham, the author of Trauma and Ecstasy. He is on a mission to share what he's learned about how psychedelics can help with overcoming trauma. As a child, Alex was sexually assaulted by an authority figure which traumatised him and led to physical illness. Alex explains how psychedelics, used in a therapeutic setting, opened the door to the feelings and...

In this episode, which is the 36th in David´s CALM leadership series he talks about candour - radical candour and why as a leader it is essential. David starts by asking you to work out the consequences of not being completely honest at home, at work, with your colleagues, family, and friends.  He explains why ducking the issue because you are afraid to be candid, to be 100% honest, is rarely a go...

For this episode, David is joined by Reid Tileston who spans the entrepreneurial and the educational worlds. He works to support entrepreneurs to go out there and make a difference in the world. Armed with the right information, spotting, fully understanding, and exploiting business opportunities becomes easier.  David and Reid discuss, in-depth, how to find, buy and improve a good business. KEY T...

In what is the 35th episode of David´s CALM leadership series he talks about the benefits of having a coaching culture and relationships in your organisation. He shares the 11 principles you need to follow if you are going to tap into this style of leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS Using coaching principles to lead is incredibly effective, but it needs to be done right. Respect for others and the fact tha...

For this episode, David is joined by Dr. Rosina Racioppi, who is the president and CEO of Women Unlimited. Rosina is on a mission to help organizations develop a culture where women have the same opportunity as men to fully realize their potential. Women Unlimited runs courses and uses mentors to help women and the organisations they work for to achieve true workplace parity. KEY TAKEAWAYS In a ti...

This is the 34th episode of David Roberts´ CALM leadership series. For this one, he continues to look at how leaders can build strong, long-lasting relationships that provide benefits for both parties.  To do this he builds on the 4-step process he shared in his previous CALM episode. Using the example of a coaching relationship he provides practical advice any leader can use to build strong conne...

For this episode, David is joined by Imran Ahmed who has 20 years of experience as a coach, trainer, and public speaker. He is on a mission to help people to empower themselves to lead better personal and professional lives. Starting with getting them back in touch with who they are, so that they can live a truly fulfilling life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Once we go back to the truth of who we are, we get emp...

In this episode, which is the 33rd of his CALM leadership series David continues to look at how leaders can build strong relationships that benefit both parties. Something that is essential for anyone who wants to be an effective leader.  David explains how to approach relationships with a clear understanding of what you are hoping to achieve, build rapport and long-term relationships. He shares t...

Today, David is joined by Jeffrey Rissman who is the Senior Director of Industry at Energy Innovation, an independent climate policy think tank. Jeff´s work has been featured in Fast Company and New Scientist. He helps the industry to navigate its way to a net zero economy. Jeff shares examples of how companies are transitioning to clean power and production methods. As well as explaining how the...

In this, the 32nd episode of David´s CALM Leadership series, he continues with last week´s building strong work relationships theme. This time, he is explaining how to hire, hone and retain the right team. He includes tips to help you get the balance right so that you can treat your team members well without undermining your position as their leader. He starts by reminding us of why we need a team...

For this episode, David sits down with Ben Risser who is passionate about small businesses and startups. He is the owner of Providence Financial Services, which exists to help people with the right financial advice. In particular, empowering small businesses to invest and secure the finance they need to thrive, grow, and pay their people well, which builds strong communities. Ben shares some simpl...

This is the 31st in David´s series of CALM leadership podcasts, where he shares what he has learnt about leading others through running and growing multiple businesses. Today, continuing the discussion on leadership, he moves on to the world of relationships.  During the episode, David provides you with a simple way to assess your current relationships, spot any issues and address them. Equipping...

Today, David is joined by entrepreneur, prolific author, and disrupter Rob Moore to talk about The Money Matrix. A system that whoever controls the central banks, and the governments has created as a powerful monopoly to maximise profit. Doing so in a way that benefits the shareholders of whoever owns the world, far more so than it does ordinary people. Rob explains how to escape the money matrix...

In this episode, which is the 30th in David´s CALM leadership series he outlines 9 steps anyone can follow to become an inspirational leader. To get people into an environment where they can develop, grow, and achieve common goals. According to a large study conducted by Harvard Business School, the ability to inspire is the single thing that creates the highest levels of engagement, and productiv...

Today´s episode is a bit different; it is a recording of an uncut episode that David did with Christine Mullaney, the host of the Connected Communication podcast. She is an expert in communicating across different cultures, languages, and backgrounds.  Being able to adapt how you share your message to suit your audience and successfully absorb what others tell you are essential communication skill...

In this episode, which is the 29th in David´s CALM leadership series he looks at the 7 qualities you need to be an inspirational leader. He explains how to develop yourself and others so that you can all reach your full potential. He looks at why listening to others is a powerful leadership tool. Leading by example, sticking to your values, the difference between management and leadership and more...

For this episode, David is joined by Everett O'Keefe, a best-selling author who is the CEO of Ignite Press. Everett speaks about how he helps people to carry their message into the world, by authoring books. He explains why books are still the most powerful way to reach and touch others in a way that motivates them to act. Everett explains how someone who has never authored a book before can quick...

This is the 28th episode in David´s CALM leadership series. For this episode, David looks at why the world desperately needs good leaders.  People with purpose make a difference and how we navigate our way through this life matters. How we lead ourselves and others through this life is vitally important to the impact that we can have, so becoming good leaders is vital. KEY TAKEAWAYS Without good l...

For this episode, David is joined by Hannah Bellamy, the MD of Charity: Water UK, whose mission is to bring clean water to the 703 million people living without it. Hannah explains how they tailor their solution to each community, and then monitor and maintain it to ensure the long-term availability of clean water. Hannah explains how using diverse funding approaches enables them to ensure that 10...

In this episode, David continues his CALM leadership series by looking at the six styles of leadership and how each type of leader shows up and leads their teams. He explains the pros and cons of each approach, how to assess which one you are, and which styles work best for which situations. KEY TAKEAWAYS How you show up, makes a huge difference to how effective you are. A positive and strong work...

For this episode, David is joined by Dre Baldwin. He is a former pro athlete, prolific author, founder of Work on Your Game Inc., and 4-time TEDx speaker who runs a daily masterclass with millions of listeners. Dre teaches people how to master their “Game” in business, sport, and life.  Doing so by developing a bulletproof mindset and learning how to deploy strategies and use tactics that enable y...

For this episode, David looks at how to lead with presence even when you are not physically there. Working to achieve this builds strong team members who feel empowered to get on with things, which makes growth much easier. David shares seven things you can do to reach that point. KEY TAKEAWAYS When you get leading with presence right you do not have to be physically present for your team to follo...

For this episode, David is joined by Chuck Rinker the owner and CEO of PRSONAS™ by nuMedia.  He is programming humanity into artificial intelligence, with a focus on the healthcare industry, which is close to Chuck's heart. They discuss the role AI has actually been playing in our lives for decades and how it will be used in the future. Chuck explains how PRSONAS™ is teaching technology to communi...

In this leadership episode, David looks at leading with your presence, being authentic, confident, and communicating well. All of this combined works to turn you into someone that others automatically trust and see as someone they can confidently follow. Present people with purpose really do change the world. David talks you through the three pillars of presence and explains how you can actively d...