Lightbulb Moments: Illuminating Leadership

Michelle Horgan is a high performance coach working with individuals and athletes to get the best out of themselves. In this episode Jenni and Michelle talk about Michelle's previous career as a professional rugby player, how her sporting career influences her coaching and how you can start to get the best performance out of yourself and your team. You can get more information on Jenni Dootson and...

Lauren Brooks is a freelance Social Media Account Executive working with Black Door Social. Lauren and Jenni talk about what you should (and shouldn't) be putting on your social media platforms. There's some hints and tips on how to get the best out of your social media posts and why consistency is everything when it comes to promoting your business online. You can get more information on Jenni Do...

It's the thrid episode of our trio of Cackle Clubs! Four professional women full of chinese food and wine, taking on HR issues in a fun, playful and sometime irreverant manner! You can get more information on Jenni Dootson and the amazing things she can do for you and your business by visiting https://www.lightbulbmoments.me/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Hobson is a personal trainer and online coach who knows a thing or two about motivation. But how can you manage your motivation? How does it fit with the way we all live our lives and what can we do to create a little bit more motivation? Jenni and Charlie talk deeply about how we can transfer lessons from health and fitness to work. They also discuss how the skills we learn while training...

It was so good, we've done it again! We've drafted four professional women who happoen to be friends for Cackle Club Part 2. Expect them to have bold opinions on tricky HR issues. Outrageous takes on personal annoyances. Also, loads of laughter which may have something to do with the alcohol consumption. Welcome back to Cackle Club! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coralie Watson is the co-founder of Theme Socials. They are a full-service content agency specialising in personal branding. Coralie and Jenni discuss putting themselves out of their comfort zone. Living and breathing your personal brand. Why what you're wearing tells an important tale about who you are and who you want to be. Plus, why honesty is the best policy for your audience. You can get mor...

Flo Ratcliffe is a project manager and, in her words, "a chronically online Gen Z er." Flo and Jenni talk about how the change in digital communication is being navigated. Why both sides of the generational divide are having to retrain their brains. Why some are finding it harder to communicate in-person than online. Plus, how to decipher the memes, emojis and shorthand of digital communication! =...

Hot off the back of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Jenni's talking to Becca Brighty, a business psychologist and ADHD coach, who is trying to help guide people diagnosed with ADHD to make positive changes in their lives. She's a staunch advocate of how ADHD is a superpower when channelled in the right direction and how a little understanding from ADHDers and employers about their neurodiversity...

It's a special Lightbulb Moments this week as we present the first ever 'Cackle Club.' Four professional women, and very good friends, tackling tricky HR issues whilst enjoying a couple of glasses of something stronger than coffee. Plenty of laughs and loads of insight - enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Campos is the Head of the Recruitment Delivery Centre for Resource Solutions in Manchester. In this episode, Jenni and Jo talk about the importance of workplace culture and why creating a good environment in the workplace should always be a work in progess. You can get more information on Jenni Dootson and the amazing things she can do for you and your business by visiting  https://www.lig...

Naheed Nazir is the Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at Manchester Metropolitan University and a thought leader in the space. In this episode Jenni and Naheed discuss representation, role models and why box ticking is a not a solution. You can get more information on Jenni Dootson and the amazing things she can do for you and your business by visiting https://www.lightbulbmoment...

Dr Helen Woolnough is a Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Eqans UK and visiting Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University. On this episode Jenni and Helen discuss why we're not seeing women in senior positions at the rate or the volume we'd like and how companies can be better at creating a workplace culture that promotes inclusivity. You can get more information on Jen...

Tara Hewitt is a nerd, a sci-fi lover and the Chief Executive at the Transgender Equality Network Ireland, an NGO who's mission is to advance the rights and equality, and improve the lives of trans people and their families.  In this episode Jenni and Tara discuss trans rights, how trans people are treated and should be treated in the workplace and how fear of difference creates barriers to c...

Jayleen Lurkhe is the Global People and Culture Manager for Instem. In this episode, Jenni and Jayleen discuss why having constructive and direct conversations are crucial to the wellbeing of your workforce and talk about some secret sauce ways of effectively managing the difficult conversations we need to have in the workplace. You can get more information on Jenni Dootson and the amazing things...

Michael Beck is a leadership coach and trainer and is passionate about making it safe for men to talk about their mental health. In this episode Jenni and Michael talk about why it's so hard for men to talk about their mental health, provide some tools for looking after your mental health a little better and why providing yourself some space is a benefit to you and those around you You can get mor...

Nick Shepherd is the Business Development and Partnerships Manager at the Business Growth Hub based in Manchester. On this episode, Nick explains how the Business Growth Hub helps businesses across Greater Manchester and how networking might be the key to your future success. Plus, Jenni explains how cheese on toast left her crying on her kitchen floor! You can get more information on Jenni Dootso...

Samantha Garstin describes herself as being "on a mission to dismantle the stigma and taboo that surrounds menstrual cycles to help women and people with periods unravel the mysteries of their cyclical nature" (https://samanthagarstin.com/) On this episode Jenni and Samantha discuss how your menstrual cycle works, how workplaces should be dealing with menopause and menstruation and how t...

Mark O'Brien is CEO and founder of Warman O'Brien, a specialist Life Scrience recruitment agency. In this episode Jenni and Mark explore why a four day week works for them and how those benefits have been realised at Warman O'Brien. Why dressing appropriately is so important when you're being interviewed, (spoiler alert - it doesn't have to be a suit!) and why bending the truth when you're going f...

Dr. Sarah Crozier is a Chartered Psychologist and a senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. In this episode, Jenni and Sarah chat about how to make work a better place for everybody, what professionalism means and whether you can ever be friends with your manager or with the people you line manage. You can get more information on Jenni Dootson and the amazing things she can do for y...

Mindi Sullivan is a self-confessed "busy bee" and a keen advocate and coach of Clifton Strengths, a system that assesses your natural patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving and turns them into a working model to help you be a better version of yourself. Mindi and Jenni talk about the best kind of managers they've had and how their friendship transitioned from one of conventional manager a...

Ali Dootson is Jenni's husband, partner in crime and chief ironing guru in the Dootson household. In this episode Jennifer and Ali talk about how they team up to take on life, how their relationship works, and the way they navigate through the day-to-day stuff of being married. Jenni and Ali are super-honest about how they deal with life’s challenges and how they now navigate some of the issues th...

Adrian Tannock is a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist based in Manchester. In this episode, Adrian explains why the power of suggestion can be hugely beneficial in your life and career. Plus, how you can deliver calm and authorative control over your decisions and some super-helpful guidance to practical things you can do to help your reach a calmer and more productive state. You can find more on...

On this episode the Director of Aurora, Ngozi Weller, tells us why wellbeing is so important for individuals and businesses. From making sure your personal mental wellbeing is in the right place to ensuring the culture of your company is right for your workforce. Ngozi shares the story of her career from high-flying oil executive to being determined to help companies treat wellbeing as one of the...

Naheed Nazir is the Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at Manchester Metropolitan University and a thought leader in the space. In this episode Jenni and Naheed discuss the evolution of equality, diversity and inclusion for today's modern workplaces. Naheed explains why EDI is so important for the culture of your workplace and how addressing EDI needs can make a huge difference to...

Join your host Jenni Dootson as she outlines what Lightbulb Moments is and what you can expect over the series. Jenni explains how the podcast can help you. From managing your working relationships to getting the best out your team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.