Leadership Launchpads

In this episode we get to hear from Dr Deb about the intricacies of innovation, how relocation can unsettle even the strongest leader, her dreams of US travel and what she would save from a house fire

This week, we hear from the undisputed, undefeated champion of talent, Sufian Sadiq and we delve into his most wanted ability, how young enterprise lit a fire that is still burning, why words are cheap and how much he loves his mum (and dad)

This week we get to hang out with the awesome Cat Rushton and find out what she would want to see in a crystal ball, how maintaining belonging is tough as organisations grow, what moving beyond the familiar gave her and why leaders need to hold things lightly.

This week we spend time with the great Andy Buck and learn what he values most in friendship, why leaders must master managing up, his lowest moment, his link to Dame Kelly Holmes and why supporting others still fires him up

In this episode we jump overseas to chat with the inspirational Patrice Bain and we learn about Her dream dinner date, why leaders need to keep their eye on the prize, her big career change and when she last cried in from of someone.

This week we get to spend time with the magnificently modest Sam Twiselton OBE and hear about her most terrible memory, the importance of holding things lightly, and how principles and professional challenge are vital for effective leadership.

In this episode we have an energising chat with award-winning speaker and best-selling author Richard Gerver. We learn about how his tough childhood resulted in resilience, when he last cried and why Gary and Barry are important names in his story.

In this episode we grab some time with Alex Fairlamb and hear about her ideal dinner guest, her belief in pre-mortems, what happened during her break from teaching and why she is so eager to please others.

In this episode we speak with Professor Toby Greany about the importance of differentiated CPD, his current research into sustainable leadership and when he last cried in front of someone else. We also get to hear about his treasured memories and why collaboration is key.

In this episode we speak to the man himself David Monis-Weston and learn about why the quality of execution is everything, how an organ transplant transformed his life and how he recently cried for the best reason ever. Connect with David and his work Linkedin @David-weston Purposeful Ventures Informed Education

In this episode we speak with the incredible Yamina Bibi and explore her Dyslexia, why managing underperformance is tricky but vital, how her faith underpins everything and how we can address the retention problem by loving the ones we are with. Connect with Yamina and her work Linkedin - @yamina-bibi www.yaminabibi.co.uk

** Trigger Warning ** In this episode we learn more about the legend that is Ross McGill, his unconventional upbringing, the challenge of cognitive biases and how childhood trauma equipped him with a deep well of resilience. Connect with Ross and his work: Linkedin @teachertoolkit www.teachertoolkit.co.uk

This week we get to soak up some of the energy and expertise of Siobhan Meredith. We explore why leaders need to hold things lightly, how being the youngest head in the country was an ignition point and her most embarrassing moment. Connect with Siobhan and her work: Linkedin @siobhan-meredith www.tedwraggtrust.co.uk

In this episode we speak with the King of Teams, Sam Crome and learn why leaders should speak last, what a perfect day would look like, when he last cried and of course what makes an effective team. Connect with Sam and his work: Linkedin @Sam-crome www.samcrome.com/

This time we speak with the inspirationally courageous Diana Osagie and learn about the power of the inference ladder, the day she decided to be a head, the challenges of strike action and what she would save from a fire. Connect with Diana and her work: Linkedin @diana-osagie www.courageousleadership.co.uk

In this episode we chat with the queen of culture and curriculum Lekha Sharma and get to know more about her amazing parents, why communication rarely arrives intact, how failure became an ignition point and why she often needs to be kinder to herself. Engage with Lekha and her Work Linkedin - lekhasharma Blue Sky - @lekhasharma.bsky.social‬ Books: Curriculum to Classroom: A Handbook to Prompt Thi...

In this episode we chat with the multi-talented Adam Boxer and explore the power of subtraction, what he is most grateful for, why he commonly asks leaders to look in the mirror and out the window and how he is working to manage his ego. Connect with Adam and his work: Linkedin @adam-boxer www.carousel-learning.com

This week we get to spend time with my coaching role model Liz Barratt. We find out why she needs a pause button, how we can LEAP through challenging conversations, why change must start with acknowledgement and how Maternity leave changed her life. Connect with Liz and her work: Linkedin @liz-barratt

In this episode we speak with the quietly brilliant Sam Fitzpatrick. We learn more about his wiggly career path, what he values most in friendship, the danger of being evidence obsessed and how a New York City school taught him that you can have Joy and Rigour at the same time. Connect with Sam and his work: Linkedin @sam-fitzpatrick www.samfitzpatrick.substack.com/

This week we get to speak to the original PUNK leader Keziah Featherstone and explore her push for everyone to be 10% braver, why purpose is so important, who she would love to have dinner with and how a postcode conversation changed her life. Connect with Keziah and her work: Linkedin @Keziah-featherstone-fcct Amazon author page - LINK

In this episode we speak to a 'old' colleague of mine who has now reached the well-deserved heights of CEO and explore how there is no perfect leadership style, how he would love some more patience, why work-life balance is very personal and how a fortune cookie changed his life!

In this episode we spend an hour with the energising and inspiring CEO of PIXL, Rachel Johnson. We explore the importance of self-care, why belonging is not guaranteed, how a car accident led to love and why trust from above is so important for confidence. Engage with Rachel and her Work: Linkedin - rachel-johnson Website - https://www.pixl.org.uk/ Books - Amazon Author Page

In this episode we chat with the multi-talented coach and experienced system leader, Dr Jim Rogers. We delve into what he feels most grateful for, why we need to look past the seductive, the power of soft skills and how stepping into his suit was a key ignition point. Engage with Jim and his Work: Linkedin - jdrjdrogers Website - drjimrogers.co.uk

In this episode we chat with the international teaching and coaching expert Nicholas McKie. We explore how a newspaper clipping changed his life, why we shouldn’t take our health for granted, the power of rumbling and why his happiness isn’t linked to stuff. Engage with Nicholas and his work: Linkedin - nicholasmckie Website - Persyou Book - All Ways Coaching

In this episode we get to know the incredible Jenny Webb and uncover how she balances teaching, leading and running a company. We explore why its important for leaders to keep their eye on the prize, what she would save from a fire and how she tries to make herself unnecessary. Engage with Jenny and her Work: Linkedin - jennifer-webb-funkypedagogy Website - funkypedagogy.com Books - Amazon Author...