Let's talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast

"A lack of acknowledgement leads to people feeling under-appreciated and gives rise to hidden resentment, internalising suffering and has a huge impact at a human level” Kylee and I dive into the power of storytelling, and more compassionate authentic leadership. Storytelling brings about transformation and offers the biggest breakthroughs, allowing people to discover their potential and develop o...

"Just having data in your systems is not enough -its about how you intentionally make use of it." Sam & I have a great conversation about understanding data and navigating complexity in today's organisations. We look at the non-negotiables for leaders in a data driven world as well as the different skills that this requires. We also delve into what that means for organisational culture as we s...

“we need to bring a new set of assumptions to our field of work”  Joan and I delve into the world of organisational ecology and reframing the hybrid workplace . Whilst some of the systemic assumptions have been around for some time, we haven’t really used them in organisations.  How can we work in complexity and notice and influence the patterns and relationships within a system ? We dis...

“When reaching your limits, its only there where you’ll catch a glimpse of your true potential” Luke shares his story and experience of overcoming obstacles, and chasing extremes. We discuss resilience and performance management, and how to translate his learnings into actionable and simple tools for management . We particularly look at self talk and how we can use it to improve our performance -...

“Through proactive decision-making, we can turn unplanned moments into positive outcomes and cultivate serendipity” Is innovation the result of genius, and intentional design or rather the result of randomness, luck and being in the right place at the right time ?   Is inclusion and connecting people a random and unpredictable activity ?  We have all experienced first-hand during th...

 "in order for us to understand the future we can't lose the connection to the past" Anna and I discuss evolution of humans and the workplace, the rise of the 'no collar' economy and how the pandemic has redefined our relationship to work. We look at the cycle of permanent reinvention around human systems, industrial systems and technology, and the factors driving the dramatic changes in...

"catalysts must be intentional, clear & bold and accept that they can't help everyone all the time.." Tracey, Shannon and I delve into the world of innovators and change-makers who can't help but take in information, create a vision, connect the dots and make change for the better - even if no-one has asked them to ! How do we create systemic change and thriving as a catalyst ? How do we creat...

“We need to recognise that it is about how we work not where we work” Richard and I discuss leadership discourses, from digital taylorism to eco leadership, and what’s next for the leadership paradigm in organisations. We explore the effect of the pandemic on the employee experience - the “inbetween-ness” that provides the human glue in a workplace and how we can create or re-create moments t...

"These are authentic human beings and I don't need to teach them.. they already want to grow and learn.." Babette and I have an insightful discussion about building trust based schools and how this can serve the more interconnected world where we need more human-centred and regenerative practices from primary school to the boardroom. We discuss sociocratic decision making models and the parallel w...

"94% of CEOs are dissatisfied with innovation in their organisation and COVID has accelerated the need for the executive layer to understand the nature of change." Greg and I delve into the world of challenging our own mental models and thinking differently about transformation. How can we equip ourselves and organisations for sustainable change and changing perspective on what’s possible. We...

“All parts are welcome ! find space & places to connect with the experiences of Self” Wendy and I have a fun and insightful discussion on getting to know your inner leadership team, and how you can better understand the multiple parts of yourself to work on your ‘inner game of work’. We discuss the all-knowing, non-vulnerable leader and the transformational power of self enquiry.  We delv...

"Emotions drive behaviour & yet we never talk about them in the workplace.. " Jeremy and I explore the place of emotions in the workplace and how we can make these conversations simpler and more accessible to create a different workplace environment. Daring to speak about emotions and having the vocabulary to do so is no simple feat. We delve into how to make the emotional layer of w...

What does happiness at work actually mean ? Can we build it consciously ? .  Kathryn and I discuss the much debated and often elusive subject of happiness at Work. We delve into the world of searching for the ‘dream job’ and what that actually means, how educational systems concentrate often on improving weaknesses rather than focusing on strengths. We explore the different elements of happin...

"Ai is just a powerful set of tools, what we really need is to understand human problems better.." A thought provoking and insightful discussion with Vivienne Ming on seeking to solve the world's messiest human problems using technology, in companies and in communities, by creating a more inclusive world. We discuss the power of AI and technological tools coupled with an understanding of just how...

What does diversity really bring to business and how can we normalise this conversation?  Are we asking the right questions and do we measure it meaningfully ?  Swati and I have a rich and insightful discussion on stepping out of being politically correct, and coming from a place of enquiry and curiosity. We need to ask the right questions, speak more boldly and really take on board the...

"We are already living in the century of the brain" : What is the future of humanity and how do we learn in an increasingly digital world ? How do AI and neuroscience compliment each other ? Alexia and I have a conversation around bringing technology and neuro-cognition together : demystifying AI, neuroscience and what it brings to the learning landscape. AI is changing our world; the te...

Overwhelmed by the need to rethink your organisational models , service models and capabilities in your organisation.. ? Struggling to keep up with the speed of change in the constantly emerging market environment ?  Simone and I discuss the rapid shift to more platform based models and the interconnected thinking that goes with this shift. Designing new platforms, open business mod...

"We’re at a point where we have to ‘multi-solve' & understand the challenge from all possible perspectives" A rich and insightful discussion about the need to rebuild our systems differently using more regenerative models. We discuss how to actually make this a reality in society and organisations today. How can we use different lenses to understand the interconnectedness of the different laye...

“Speaking to others is always a privilege….”  How to empower voices and communicate with clarity ? Your voice is unique and offers the best way of being yourself…In this episode Murielle and I discuss the importance of rhetoric and its place in leadership today. We discuss silence and the complex history between women and public speaking. The hybrid working environment means that clarity of c...

 “Create the space where people can ask the question “what works for me, what works for us… “ An insightful and rich discussion with Julie Hodges around managing and leading organisational change in the post pandemic context. We look at the different elements of change for individuals and teams, how HR must fully engage through out process and how to scale and build capabilities for sustainab...

"Are we ready to drop our masks and share our deeper selves ? " Antoinette and I have a rich and fun conversation on Trust, a much used term that everyone has their own definition of. This is clearly not a 'technical' challenge and we explore how to understand the mechanics of trust, inter-dependance & inclusion in organisations. We discuss the skills necessary for a more compassionate and emo...

“One of the greatest gifts we can give to another person is to listen, and not to respond, just to hear” Brid and I have an inspiring and rich conversation on mental health in the workplace. We discuss how this translates for individuals and for organisations: how can they stay connected on a human level, what reflexes and habits are being developed and how these conversations are being tackled by...

“We all need to manage our emotions and climb over the 2 biggest inhibitors of learning : ego and fear” A rich, fun and inspiring conversation with Ed where we discuss hyper-learning and how humans can stay relevant in today’s interconnected workplaces.   The digital age will not tolerate a lack of emotion, and as technology and AI will be ubiquitous, so the performance of humans (and their e...

“Our thinking creates reality and the status quo continuously exerts a gravitational pull backwards” In this weeks episode of let's talk Mike and I discuss thinking differently and taking a more holistic approach to transformation. We discuss how thinking creates our reality and the importance of understanding our own mental models. Organisations must both 'learn' lessons from the pandemic and the...

"Inclusive leadership is hard, and it's a journey..but one that is incredibly worthwhile" In this week's episode of let's talk Gianna and I have a fun and rich discussion on what inclusive leadership actually means, and how the pandemic has influenced this subject. We discuss how leaders can use inclusive leadership to create sustainable change and a more equitable and collaborative environment wh...