Dive Deep, Climb High

In this episode we dive deep into the world of risk, compliance, and coaching. During the day, Renee is Risk and Compliance Manager at the University of the Arts London, whilst in the evenings and at weekends she runs her own coaching business, Portal Coaching. In this heart-warming episode Renee shares how, she uses her risk and compliance skills to help her in her coaching practice and vice vers...

In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 014 People Buy From People with Simon Horniblow 015 Regulate Your Nervous System with Paul Crick 016 Let Your Head & Heart Rule with ChaNan Bonser Three incredible conversations, covering a range of topics including student engagement, why people buy from people, how we can regulate our nervous system and the benefits of coming out...

In this episode we dive deep into our bodies and the wonderful world of creative kinesiology. Sharing her own voyage of discovery as someone who spent much of her time inside her own head, to understanding the wisdom and insights her body holds, ChaNan is now able to maximise her performance by letting her heart and head rule together. With some very simple practical tips that will enable you to c...

In this episode we take a deep dive exploration into our nervous system and how by understanding what happens to us at neurobiological level, we can be better leaders. As a keyboard player with a fear of performing in public, and a reformed management consultant who experienced some pretty stressful and toxic work environments, Paul embarked on a journey of learning and self-discovery that led him...

In this episode we dive deep into the importance of engaging students and building a sense of community throughout their university journey. Simon also shares why he is so committed to bringing people into his business who are at the start of their careers and how the passion of his team spurred him on, to lean into a difficult leadership challenge.   KEY TAKEAWAY "An idol of mine is my dad and he...

In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 009 Expand Your Influence with Jo Hardman 010 Attitude Determine Altitude with Rebecca O'Hare 011 Capacity for Change with Charlie Warshawski Three wonderful conversations, with two people who are working within the higher education sector in the UK and one who has worked closely with Dr Carol Dweck, who led the pioneering research...

In this episode we dive deep into how our mindset can impact our capacity for change. Chatting with the wonderful Charlie Warshawski, who has worked closely with Carol Dweck, we explore her pioneering research into mindsets and how shifting our belief from, 'I can't do something.' to 'I haven't yet learned the process,' can help us grow.   KEY TAKEAWAY "The mantra these days is praising effort, or...

In this episode we dive deep into the world of residential life and how your attitude not your aptitude determines your altitude. With a passion for giving students the best possible residential experience, Rebecca shares her career journey to date, her approach to life and learning and getting the job you want. As she says, "everything you want is on the other side of fear."   KEY TAKEAWAY "I use...

In this episode we dive deep into the world of commercial services and how you can expand your influence as a leader.  Having spent his entire working life at the University of Lancaster, Jo Hardman shares how being an opportunist has helped his career, why he is driven by a desire to make the people around him have a better existence and what he enjoys most about being Chair of CUBO (College & Un...

In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes   005 The Answer is Inclusion with Linbert Spencer OBE   006 Workplace Wellbeing with Bobbi Hartshorne   007 Turn Customer Service Inwards with Andrew McMillan   Three conversations about three very different topics.  Interestingly, whilst on the surface these subjects are distinct, as we dived deep into each episode, and my guests...

In this episode we dive deep into what can happen if an organisation turns its customer focus inwards. As an employee engagement specialist, Andrew shares with us his six-step framework for embedding a customer service culture and what he has learnt through his twenty-six years working at the John Lewis Partnership and most latterly, running his own consultancy business.   KEY TAKEAWAY  "Leading i...

In this episode we dive deep into workplace wellbeing, uncovering why it is no longer just a nice to have, but a strategic imperative. As a wellness expert Bobbi shares her thoughts around how organisations can move from wellbeing 1.0 where it is tangential to the long-term strategy of the business to wellbeing 2.0 where it is understood to be a critical success factor, firmly embedded in the work...

Moving to the UK, from Jamaica in 1955, Linbert Spencer OBE, always understood he was different from those around him. Recalling parts of his life story, Linbert shares his perspective on leadership and his thoughts as to why we have failed to make the progress we could have done in respect of equality, diversity, and inclusion.   KEY TAKEAWAY "The inclusive leader has an intentional relationship...

In this episode, Mel dives deep into these recent podcast episodes 001 Why Dive Deep with Mel Loizou   002 Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) with Daryll Scott   003 Intercultural Competence with Jo Bloxham   KEY TAKEAWAY "As leaders, we cannot hope to lead others until we can first lead ourselves and that means diving deep into who we are. As human beings we are all beautifully imperfect – there...

From an early age Jo had a desire to explore and travel. Having lived and worked in many different places, it is no wonder Jo made the transition from geography teacher to intercultural trainer. In this episode she shares how her journey has impacted the work she does now. We dive into the relationship between intercultural competence and equality, diversity and inclusion and explore how we can al...

In this episode we dive deep into neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and how it can help us communicate better. Daryll shares his story and how NLP changed his life, helping him banish imposter syndrome. We also explore how it can help us build better relationships and develop a more agile approach to leadership.   KEY TAKEAWAY "Neuro-linguistic programming is a mixed bag of profoundly effective p...

In this inaugural Dive Deep, Climb High podcast episode, the tables are turned on host Mel Loizou as Life Purpose Coach, Amy Rowlinson asks Mel why she has set up this new podcast. What is it about? Who is it for? Why is it important? Following her leadership and personal development journey in Higher Education, Mel shares her passion as to why she is seeking to inspire others with her new Dive De...

Focusing on leadership in higher education, Mel Loizou asks her guests to share what leadership means to them. The Dive Deep Climb High podcast is fun, honest, and relatable. It enables you to dive deep into your role and the leader you are. To climb high, unleashing the power and potential of you and those around you. With inspiring stories, practical tips, and a little bit of fishiness this show...