Highly Relational

FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE As you can see we’re back! For those of you curious, this is what has been going on behind the scenes at Highly Relational as we return with a jam packed Season 2! Tune in every Wednesday to hear what stories, insights and tips our guests have to help you create amazing teams at work. If you want to catch up on Season 1 our top 3 downloaded episodes are: S01 E01 - STUART MAIST...

NOVEMBER '23 UPDATE We're sad to say that Season Two of Highly Relational has had to be delayed due to Robert's health. He is keen to get back in the studio as soon as possible. DECEMBER '23 UPDATE Season Two is now in production and we will be launching in the New Year. Yay! JANUARY '24 UPDATE Season Two will be launching later this month - 12 brilliant guests sharing stories and insights to help...

The greatest ideas may well be locked in the minds of brilliant people who are too afraid to tell the world about them. This is likely true of countless people, in countless places, and particularly at work. Our guest today believes that by making our teams feel safe and respected, we can create an environment in which they feel empowered to share even the bravest of their thoughts, sparking creat...

Overcoming our ego and identifying who we are as leaders, and most importantly as people, is hard but essential work. Our personalities are so often wrapped up in our roles, but overidentifying with those roles, and committing to self-serving values, can undermine our position as leaders. Self-awareness and self-reflection allows us to transition from an ego-driven “I” mentality, to “We” - where a...

Whether you’re a lone wolf, a solo-flyer, an island unto yourself, or you identify as a team-player, a link in the chain, one of the group, your relationships will always underpin your successes. So tune in to learn how to nourish them, embrace your role, and create meaningful results at work.  Today’s guest is Nairy McMahon, director of CRRUK — the UK provider of Organisation and Relationshi...

Brainstorming, mind-mapping and team-meeting to no avail? Learn how to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their creative selves! Today’s guest is Claire Bridges, a best-selling author and founder of innovative training and problem-solving agency, NOW GO CREATE! , which has trained over 30,000 people from a vast array of businesses to work better - both alone, and together....

Does your team need careful orchestration to work in harmony ? Want to conduct better business and strike a chord with your client base? Then tune in to hear how to compose a fresh vision of your workplace and score huge success…  Today’s guest is Paul Hughes, former director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, and mentoring maestro who uses his expertise in programming, strategic pla...

Is your team a disparate group of individuals, or a single, well-oiled entity? We discuss why it should be the latter… Today’s guest is Tony Llewellyn , a specialist in interpersonal dynamics and the effectiveness of project teams, with over thirty years’ of consulting experience. Tony has written three successful books on and around the topic of project team mechanics and has developed his own te...

We’re half-way through the first season of Highly Relational and, so far, we’ve heard from seven remarkable business leaders, executives, coaches, authors and consultants. Each guest has shared invaluable and actionable advice, certain to elevate your business and help you create happy, functional and successful teams at work. And if you’ve enjoyed the series so far, you’ll love the episodes to co...

In this mid-season recap, Robert shares his personal reflections on the series so far, extending his gratitude to the seven marvellous guests who’ve graced the show, and to you , the listener. The headline themes explored are the power of Storytelling and the undeniable importance of the Human Heart when building strong and healthy teams at work. Join Robert in this short bonus episode to revisit...

All work and no play makes you a dull boss… learn how injecting a little lightheartedness will boost creativity and innovation in your team! Today’s guest is Portia Tung , an experienced executive and Agile coach, who’s passionate about helping people create more PLAYFUL and CREATIVE environments at work.  In this episode, Portia explores why play is foundational to our sense of self, how com...

So you’ve got your story straight, as does the marketing team, sales, HR and the others. But are you all on the same page, or are you each reading from a different book…? Today’s guests are ‘partners in dialogue’, Jane Ball and Peter Garrett, consultants with decades of invaluable experience in collaborative thinking and organisational learning, who have coached, facilitated and remoulded countles...

Looking for the secret ingredient to get your team working together like never before? Improv might just be the ticket… Today’s guest is comedy legend, founder of the Comedy Store Players and author, Neil Mullarkey , whose expertise in communication and improvisation blend seamlessly with his deep understanding of corporate dynamics, making him an invaluable resource for businesses seeking to enha...

Does LOVE belong in the workplace? If your colleague said “I love you”, how would you react? Today’s guest is Helena Clayton , a leadership consultant and coach with over 25 years experience, whose unique business programmes challenge her clients to reassess their beliefs about leadership and work, to create positive change. In this episode, Helena examines the complex nature of love and why it’s...

Want to know why putting yourself first is the key to helping those around you? Today’s guest is Rasheed Ogunlaru , a sought-after leadership coach, seminar facilitator and author, whose work spans across the worlds of business, the media and entertainment. In this episode, Rasheed explains why transformational change is only possible when leading from the heart, how compassion and courage are two...

Want to create clarity, encourage unity, build trust and see your team thrive? Then you need to learn the art of storytelling . Today’s guest is Stuart Maister , chief storyteller and founder of leadership consultancy Strategic Narrative. As a former BBC reporter, Stuart focuses on storytelling, vision and character to foster strong partnerships based on trust, openness, and integrity.  In th...

Introducing Highly Relational , a new business podcast hosted by team-building expert Robert Digings , focused on unlocking the secrets of successful teamwork and sustainable human collaboration. With over 20 years of experience as an executive coach and team development consultant, Robert guides teams to foster self-awareness, healthy communication, and a deep sense of connection. Highly Relation...