Steve Cooper

Rank Success: Police Promotion and Leadership Podcast

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Police promotion and leadership podcast for all officers in the UK and beyond. Particularly focused on those in the ranks of PC, Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. Content relevant to all forces in England and Wales, Police Scotland, and PSNI, plus the leadership CPD is transferable further afield. Paid subscribers get over 100 exclusive episodes (and growing) and discounts to premium Rank Success products.

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Steve Cooper

Episodes

Episode 2.8: Simon Foy QPM Interview 3 and Strategic Review of Policing 11.04.2022 37:17

Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 2, 'Year of the Tiger'. The ever-eloquent Simon Foy QPM has kindly provided more of his time, delayed his train, and shared his thoughts in this episode, as our paths cross once more delivering training in London. This time, the former Met Police Commander provides a detailed review, constructive critique, and discusses the implications of the recent Police Foundatio...

Episode 2.6: Police Promotion Application Booklets (Video Trilogy) 26.03.2022 20:12

Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 2, 'Year of the Tiger'. In this episode, I discuss police promotion applications. In fact, it's a trilogy of videos originally published on my YouTube channel nearly 2 years ago now! I talk about useful structures for your promotion evidence, pitching it at the right level, adding complexity for the Inspector + ranks, ensuring you can demonstrate an outcome for your...

Episode 2.1: Smashing Promotion 17.02.2022 37:15

Welcome to the inaugural episode of this new 'Year of the Tiger' season! To kick-start this new season off, I discuss not just passing but SMASHING your police promotion board; a different level of mentality and attitude to your ambition. I also provide tools and tips along the way. As a coach/mentor supporting UK (and beyond!) police promotion candidates, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful...

Episode 1.17: A Dragonfly Eye on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion 27.10.2021 54:00

Welcome to podcast Season 1 Episode 17. In this episode I discuss in depth the important subject of diversity, equality, and inclusion to support your police promotion and leadership CPD (50 mins). DEI is essential to familiarise yourself with if aspiring to leadership positions. In essence, it's all about 'doing the right thing'. I mention my free blog trilogy on the subject, a particularly timel...

Episode 1.15: Interview With Former Met Commander, Simon Foy QPM 21.09.2021 58:56

Welcome to podcast Season 1 Episode 15. In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Simon Foy QPM as my first podcast guest, a former Metropolitan Police Commander with a rich and varied policing career across many ranks (59 mins). Simon kindly agreed to share some of his insights, thoughts and reflections around the subject of converting UK police leadership aspiration into promotion succ...

Episode 1.1: Going For Promotion 23.04.2021 31:02

This is my inaugural podcast. I thought it good to start at the point where officers are thinking about going for promotion to Sergeant, Inspector or Chief Inspector. In this episode, I discuss behavioural frameworks (CVF), force promotion processes, the importance of preparing ahead, mindset, and avoiding common simple mistakes officers often make. The aim of this podcast is to support, challenge...