Connected Leadership

In this Leader Unscripted episode, Rich and DavE explore how the strengths that define your leadership style can also hold you back, if they’re overplayed. In effect they turn your positive ripples that you create into negative ones. Using Zentano’s Connected Leadership Personas as a lens, they unpack the common blind spots of four leadership types: the Bold Captain, Inspiring Navigator, Caring Sh...

The idiom, "one-trick pony" is used to describe someone that is good at only one thing or has only one notable skill or achievement. The best leaders are not one trick ponies; they can flex and adapt their approach to meet any given situation. In this episode, Rich and Dave explore why leadership isn’t about having a single ‘style’ it is about knowing how and when to engage different styles. Using...

In part 2 of their mini-series on confidence, Rich and Dave explore the Confidence Compass, a practical tool designed by Zentano to help leaders develop a grounded, sustainable and healthy sense of confidence. Building on their previous conversation about emotional intelligence and humility, this episode helps you visualise a model that unpacks the interaction between self-worth and competence. To...

In this Leadership Unscripted episode, Rich and Dave begin a two-part mini-series on confidence. This first conversation explores the foundations of what it means to be truly confident, not as bravado or as an inflated self-image, but as a grounded, realistic sense of self that is rooted in emotional intelligence and humility. They discuss the symbiotic relationship between self-worth and competen...

AI is advancing rapidly, permeating many aspects of workplace life and the pace of adoption will increase, but what does that mean for leadership? In this Leadership Unscripted episode, Rich and Dave explore why the rise of artificial intelligence doesn’t reduce the need for human-centred leadership, it makes it more essential. Rich brings a rare dual perspective using his experience as a former s...

Using Whole Brain Thinking to communicate change with empathy, clarity and balance. In this episode, Rich and Dave explore how Whole Brain Thinking offers a practical framework for leading change in a world that is complex, fast-moving, and full of uncertainty.   Research studies suggest that only a third of organisational change initiatives successfully meet their objectives. Of the circa 70...

In this Leadership Unscripted episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, Rich and Dave unpack one of the most pressing challenges in leadership today: disconnection. Drawing from Zentano’s Connected Leadership model and their own real-world experience, they explore five core disconnections that are undermining performance, resilience, and well-being: Disconnection from Self – The erosion of re...

Have you ever had a conversation where you felt truly  heard , and others where you felt completely  misunderstood ? In this Leadership Unscripted episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, Rich and Dave unpack the four rules of Supercommunication based on Charles Duhigg’s bestselling book. You'll learn how to recognise and navigate different types of conversations, i.e. practical, e...

What if your biggest leadership advantage was already inside your head, waiting to be unlocked? In this inspiring Voices of Leadership episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, we’re joined by  Ann Herrmann-Nehdi , Chair & Chief Thought Leader of Herrmann International to discuss the vital benefits of Whole Brain® Thinking. Ann shares how the science of cognitive diversity can reshap...

Why your reaction to pressure might be your biggest leadership challenge In this Leadership Unscripted episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, Rich and Dave return to a key leadership truth: stress isn’t just what happens to you, it’s about how you relate and respond to what happens. Building on their previous conversation about the performance equation, they go deeper into t...

P = P – I. It’s simple. But it might just change how you lead. In this  Leadership Unscripted  episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, Rich and Dave explore a deceptively simple but powerful idea from Timothy Gallwey, author of  The Inner Game of Tennis : Performance = Potential – Interference From elite sport to everyday leadership, this model holds up as a grounded and prac...

In this Voices of Leadership episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, Dave talks to Becky Brannigan, Head of Sport at Warwickshire College Group, about the powerful role sport plays in developing leadership skills in young people, long before they enter the workplace. Becky shares the vision behind the new WCG Sports Academy, launching in 2025 at Pershore College, offerin...

What if the biggest leadership blind spot isn’t skill, experience, or knowledge, but how you think? In this Leadership Unscripted episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, Rich and Dave explore Whole Brain Thinking, the powerful model developed by Ned Herrmann that reveals how different thinking preferences shape the way we lead, communicate, and solve problems. They...

In this  Voices of Leadership  episode of the Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others podcast, Dave speaks with Liz Crutchley, DEI consultant, founder of Orange Orchid, and co-lead facilitator of Zentano’s upcoming Unlocking Inclusive Thinking workshop on 12 June at Stanbrook Abbey. Through personal stories, thoughtful reflection and practical wisdom, Liz shares...

In this powerful  Voices of Leadership  episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, Dave sits down with Annie Esler, a leadership facilitator, speaker, and inclusive culture advocate, to explore the importance of brave leadership, psychological safety, and speaking up. Annie shares her personal experience of workplace harassment and how it impacted her confidence and career...

Why inclusive leadership must include menopause awareness – and what leaders can do about it. In this powerful Voices of Leadership episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, Dave talks with Shirley Gray, Founder of Gray Matter Learning and long-time Zentano associate, about one of the most overlooked topics in leadership: menopause. Shirley shares her deeply personal story and...

Mastering the mindset and everyday skills to embed coaching into your leadership style. Welcome to the second episode in our two-part series on coaching in leadership. In the last episode, Dave and Rich explored why coaching is such a powerful leadership tool. In this episode, they get practical. What does a coaching approach  really  look like in action? What are the everyday mindset sh...

In this Leadership Unscripted, episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others Dave and Rich dive into one of the most powerful, yet underutilized, leadership skills – Coaching. They discuss why coaching is at the heart of Zentano’s leadership approach and how embracing a coaching mindset can unlock performance, build resilience, and transform organizational culture.  Rich shares his personal e...

Why energy management—not time management—holds the key to optimal performance. Do you feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? What if the problem isn’t time management—but how you manage your  energy ? In this Leadership Unscripted episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others, Dave and Rich dive into the powerful concept of  Energy Management , exploring why  man...

What happens when you realize you’re successful—but not fulfilled? Scott Garrett has lived the  highs and lows of reinvention —from being a  touring musician , to leading teams in education, to  walking away from security to build businesses that align with his purpose. This Voices of Leadership  episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others explores: ✔️  How to find your...

Resilience isn’t just about “toughing it out.” It’s not about the stiff upper lip, nor is it about playing the victim. True resilience is  a dynamic process —one that requires  vulnerability, recovery, and intentional action . In this Leadership Unscripted episode of Unleash Your Impact, Unlock Others , Dave and Rich explore: ✔️  Why resilience isn’t just about surviving—it’s about...

What does true confidence look like? Is it  boldness, assertiveness, and certainty ? Or does it come from  a quiet assurance, deep self-awareness, and humility ? In this episode of  Leadership Unscripted , we explore a  different take on confidence —one that challenges the traditional view of leadership. We discuss why  confidence isn’t about bravado or faking it , but ins...

How do you  build a thriving, sustainable business from the ground up?   When the pandemic  ended her career overnight ,  Rhian Caffull  didn’t just pivot—she created  Veg Life , a brand that’s redefining plant-based food, starting with her signature  Scotch egg .  In this episode, we explore:  🔹  How Rhian turned a career setback into an award-winning business   🔹  Why susta...

High-performing teams  trust each other, challenge ideas, and hold each other accountable . But many teams avoid  difficult conversations , leading to  hidden tensions, disengagement, and lack of ownership . In this episode, Dave Morris and Rich Horton break down  Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team model , focusing on: 🔹  Why trust is the foundation of team su...

Are you still using carrot-and-stick motivation to drive performance? Research shows intrinsic motivation is the key to long-term success in leadership and business.  In this episode, Dave Morris and Rich Horton break down Daniel H. Pink’s Motivation 3.0 framework and how leaders can use it to build optimally performing teams .  🔹 Discover the three drivers of motivation: Autonomy, Mast...