Helping Organisations Thrive with Julian Roberts

Join this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we are joined by Roberta Matuson to explore managing up and office politics. We dive straight into exploring what managing up is, what it looks like, and why this is an essential skill for leaders to master. Roberta shares the challenges that leaders often face with managing up. As Roberta reflects on her own personal experiences, we d...

Find your spirits lifted after this week's episode of Helping Organisations Thrive. Joined by the happiness person I know, Antoni Tzavelas, we explore how to bring happiness into the workplace. Antoni opens up about his own personal story and his journey to a life filled with happiness. Throughout this story, Antoni shares the processes and practices that he implemented into his life to find inner...

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive we are joined by Aftab Erfan as we explore cultivating resilience in the face of polarisation. We start by addressing the basics: what is polarisation and how is it caused? As Aftab delves into these questions, she shares how polarisation within a team can be beneficial when it leads to creative tension. However, finding the correct balance between c...

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Graham Winter and Martin Bean as we explore the possibility of achieving high performance without compromising personal wellbeing as a leader. We begin by discussing what the challenges are with high performance, and how self-care and wellbeing are often compromised in such a demanding environment. Graham and Martin offer listeners...

Join the latest episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we explore innovative approaches to reshaping organisational culture, focusing on the critical role of habit formation. Joined by Matt Furness, we explore why traditional methods of culture change are not working. Matt delves into the science behind human behaviour and explains how we should use this to guide our methods that drive cult...

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Katie Maycock as we explore how to protect leaders from burnout in 2024. The percentage of UK employees that feel burnt out has risen from 46% to 76% since last year. With this shocking statistic in mind, Katie begins by sharing the key factors that can contribute to burnout in our current workplace landscape, and how these factors...

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we take an in-depth look at the critical strategies for managing change effectively as a leader. Change is inevitable in any organisation, and how leaders respond to it can make or break their success. Joined by Emma Chandler, we discuss the key traits and characteristics that define successful leaders in times of change, such as being your true aut...

In this deeply moving episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we sit down with Jarie Bolander, who shares the heart-wrenching story of losing his wife to leukaemia. Tune in to feel inspired and apply Jarie’s lessons to your own experience of loss, whether it be in a business context or the loss of a loved one.  Jarie takes us through the emotional journey of his wife’s diagnosis, the gruelling ba...

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Alice Reeves and Rachael Dines as we delve into the complexities of business partnership breakdowns, exploring the various factors that contribute to their demise and offering insights on how to navigate these challenging situations. As Alice and Rachael share their personal stories of a business partnership breakdown, we discuss th...

In this weeks episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we delve into the powerful concept of reinvention. Joined by Dr Susan Kahn, we explore what reinvention is and the diverse and personal triggers that can prompt the desire for it. Susan highlights the strategies required to successfully reinvent yourself and underpins the importance of reflection in this process, to establish what truly matter...

In this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Suzie Lewis as we delve into the vital realms of inclusion, collaboration, and the intricate workings of human systems. Suzie brings a wealth of experience and insight to the discussion as we navigate through what collaboration truly means and the complexities of fostering inclusive environments that nurture collaborations, a...

Tune into this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we are joined by Anni Townend as we explore collaborative leadership. Anni breaks down the essential components of the equation to reaching collaborative leadership and begins by highlighting the importance of curiosity in this equation. Anni shares how curiosity is what distinguishes good leaders from great leaders as it encourag...

Join this week's episode of Helping Organisations Thrive as we delve into the inspiring story of Russ Hedge, a beacon of resilience in the face of cancer.    Despite the daunting diagnosis that Russ received, Russ chose to embrace his journey with unwavering positivity, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Whilst Russ lives by the phrase “tomorrow is a new day”, he emphasises the impo...

Join this week's episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, as we delve into the intricacies of navigating HR implications during a business sale or MBO. Whether it's succession planning, change management, or talent retention, the process involves multifaceted challenges and considerations. We are joined by David Mellard, owner of Bedrock HR, as we explore the critical role of HR in facilitating sm...

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we delve into the critical topic of employee engagement and its profound impact on organisational success. Joined by Kon Apostolopoulos, founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions, we explore the fundamentals of creating employee engagement. Kon highlights the connection between engaged employees and improved productivity, profitability, retention rates...

Join this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we are joined by Gayle Tong to explore the intricacies of confidence and impostor syndrome, shedding light on the similarities, differences, and complexities of both concepts.  Gayle begins by drawing on her expertise, as Chief Enrichment Officer of Enrichment Coaching, as well as her personal experiences, to share what confidence is,...

In this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we delve into the dynamic realm of culture change within organisations and explore the journey that organisations undertake to make it happen.  Joined by Keith Jackson, an expert in leading change, we explore the multifaceted process of instigating a cultural shift. By firstly outlining the hallmarks of good culture, Keith shares where leader...

“Adversity introduces a man or a woman to themselves.” In this week's compelling episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we delve into the riveting story of Siya Twani, a mental toughness and resilience speaker, who endured torture and imprisonment for bravely standing up against injustice in South Africa. Uncover the harrowing details of Siya’s background, exploring the profound impact of resili...

In this insightful episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we explore the intricacies of creating and sustaining employee engagement within organisations. Joined by Fraser Duncumb, co-founder and CEO of Wotter, an award-winning employee insight app, the discussion delves into practical strategies and innovative approaches that leaders can employ to cultivate a thriving and engaged workforce. The...

In this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we delve into the world of strategic leadership with a particular focus on leading in times of scarcity. This episode features Lois Howell, CEO of St. Wilfred’s Hospice, who provides unique insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by leaders in the hospice care sector, where resources are often limited, yet the impact on individua...

In this week’s enlightening episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we delve into the intricate world of networking, uncovering a wealth of tips, tricks, and strategies to enhance your professional connections. Joined by motivational listener Scott Smith, the episode not only explores practical networking advice but also delves into the fascinating neuroscience behind human connections. The episo...

In this raw and deeply personal episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Lucy Barnes who shares with us her own incredible journey through the foster care system, offering listeners a first-hand account of the life lessons she has gained in resilience.  Lucy shares how she navigated the complexities and challenges of being in care, whilst simultaneously trying to find the tools to...

“You may not be able to do it today, but what do you need in order to do it tomorrow?” Delve into this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we explore resilience with Bryan Gillette as he shares his incredible story of completing a 200-mile run. After 76 hours, 200 miles and only 90 minutes of sleep, Bryan’s achievement has presented him with valuable lessons into what resilience i...

What comes to mind when you think of an introverted leader? Someone who is shy, lacking self-confidence, and can’t make decisions? Well, today Jodi Lasky joins Helping Organisations Thrive to enlighten you to the ‘superpowers’ that introverted leaders possess. Jodi begins by sharing characteristics that are commonly seen in an introverted leader and explains how in order to be successful, some ada...

Tune in to this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive and find yourself feeling inspired to overcome challenges, after hearing Jane Bayler’s story of overcoming cancer. Jane, known as the Smart Connector, shares the remarkable lessons that she has learnt throughout her battle with cancer. We delve into what we can take from Jane’s learnings and how we can apply them to challenges in our o...