Show Up!

In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, the Show Up Podcast has provided a much-needed opportunity for insight and reflection. In this episode, the Season 3 Finale, hosts Deri, Jamie, and Graham take a moment to look back on a year filled with profound conversations and invaluable lessons. This season has been a journey through the intricacies of leadership in a world that is increasingly re...

Welcome to the Show Up! podcast. Join us in this episode as we explore the vibrant world of leadership with Sarah Matthew, a self-proclaimed vibrancy expert. With over 25 years in consulting and a background in behavior change, Sarah shares her journey from the pharmaceutical industry to founding The Vibrant Company.  Her mission? To help individuals and businesses become their most vibrant s...

Welcome to the Show Up! podcast. In today's episode, Graham, Jamie, and Deri tackle a pressing issue that's making waves across the globe: the increasing polarisation of opinions within society, organisations, and teams. As elections loom in the UK, India, and the US, our hosts delve into how leaders can navigate these turbulent waters and foster a safe environment for diverse perspectives. From t...

Welcome to the Show Up! podcast. In this riveting episode, Jamie Garner, Graham Roberts, and Deri Hughes delve into the multifaceted concept of safety in the workplace. From the psychological nuances to the physical aspects, they explore how leaders can navigate the delicate balance of creating a safe environment without stifling growth and innovation. They kick off the discussion by examining the...

Welcome to The Show Up! Podcast. Today's episode is a treasure trove of wisdom from the remarkable Norma Dove-Edwin, a trailblazing leader whose journey through the echelons of technology and business is nothing short of inspiring. Norma, a serial senior executive and non-executive board member for some of the UK's most prestigious companies, joins The Show Up! Podcast for a deep dive into the ess...

Welcome to the Show Up! podcast. In this episode, we delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its impact on leadership and decision-making in both small and large organisations. Our hosts, Graham, Jamie, and Deri, share their insights and real-world experiences, discussing the potential for AI to revolutionise efficiency, enhance customer service, and drive more inf...

Welcome to the Show Up! podcast. Prepare to venture beyond the boardroom and into the wild as we sit down with David Watson, Vice President of Innovation at Spartan, and explore the transformative power of extreme experiences on leadership. In this exhilarating episode, David shares his journey from the movie industry to leading global endurance sports events, and how he's now channeling his passi...

Welcome to the Show Up! podcast. In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with the remarkable Rachel Stuart, a former A&E doctor turned leadership development expert, to unpack the intricacies of leadership in high-stakes environments and its translation into corporate settings. Rachel delves into her journey from the emergency room to the boardroom, highlighting the common threads of ef...

Welcome to the Show Up! podcast. In today’s episode, we embark on a deep dive into the essence of purpose-driven leadership. As we tackle a subject often shrouded in buzzwords and virtue signaling, we strip back the layers to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose. Join Deri, Graham, and Jamie as they discuss the intersection of personal mission and organisational goals, the impact of im...

Welcome to the Show Up! podcast. In this episode, we're talking about how leaders can bring remote teams together in the new hybrid work environment. As a leader, it's important to prioritize and spend time thinking about how to effectively manage your team in this new setting. This means providing clear direction on goals and outcomes, while also being flexible and accommodating individual work p...

Welcome to the Show Up! podcast. In this episode, we dive into "The Pattern Seekers" by Simon Baron Cohen. We explore the two ways of thinking: systematizing and empathy, and how they impact leadership and teamwork. Understanding these brain types can lead to more effective collaboration. We also discuss the correlation between autism and extreme systematizing, and the importance of self-awareness...

In this series finale, we reflect on our predictions for the year - we predicted three things would have a huge impact this year. Take a listen to see if we were accurate with our predictions. Here's a taste of just some of the topics we covered: Leadership Trends Stopping Things Organisational Bloat Leadership around the world Burnout Diversity Labels Stress and the impact this has on leadership...

In this episode of the Show Up! Podcast we talk about the highs and lows of leadership and how to make the most of it. In this episode, we explore how leaders can respond to challenging and stressful situations. Jamie, Deri and Graham share their personal experiences with leadership under pressure and how it can shape the perception of them as leaders. We discuss the importance of creating headspa...

In this episode of the Show Up! podcast, we discuss the topic of neurodiversity with Adam Tobias and Rosie Sherry. Adam runs Inventum Group, an international talent group that specialises in inclusion advisory work. Rosie is a community builder and founder, running Rosieland, Ministry of Testing, and the Indiependent communities. Rosie & Adam share their own experiences and how they have seen...

In this episode of the Show Up! podcast we hear from Tony Quinlan - an expert using stories to deal with complexity. Tony explains why narratives are powerful tools for managing change and how to use them responsibly. We need to focus on stories that include obstacles and failures, as well as those that are personal and authentic. To uncover the myths and legends in an organisation; tell the stori...

Welcome back to the Show Up! podcast. In this episode, we chat about labels - how they affect different settings, the risks and opportunities they present, and the tools leaders can use to better understand and leverage them. We look at how labels are necessary to simplify the complexity of life - we can't avoid them - but they also have limitations. Leaders need to develop an awareness of assumpt...

The rate of long-term absence from the workplace, often due to stress or burnout, is increasing at pace. In this episode we discuss some of the data around that, what might be causing it, and how people can get themselves out of a mental health trough. We also consider how leaders can manage through this - starting with themselves, their own boundaries, and stepping into a role of serving and supp...

Today we explore different types of leadership, drawing on different models from around the world. We look at leadership from sports coaches to business executives and discuss different dimensions of leadership - analytical vs intuitive, empathetic vs didactic, supportive vs directive. By looking at the research of Dr Zenger and Dr Folkman we consider different facets of leadership and which are m...

Join Jamie and Graham for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with Ian Hallett. Ian is currently Group Managing Director at IWG plc, the flexible working office space group, and is also completing a PhD at the same time! He is a leader who serves as a role model for aspiring leaders. Ian took us through some of his leadership toolkit, including: The roles he needs in every team he builds How...

Join us and our first ever guest on the podcast! It was a pleasure to chat with Professor Joe O'Mahoney about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for leaders. Joe is an expert in the field and has extensive experience in consulting and working with boutique firms. We explore the hype, potential, and ethical considerations of AI, how it can be used to benefit leaders, and how differen...

In this episode we discuss the challenges faced by leaders when it comes to organisational bloat and the difficulty of stopping initiatives. We explored the factors that drive the natural inclination to start something new and looked at how this can distract from profitable areas of the business. To help you out we talk through simple practical tips, like implementing routine check-ins for "stop,...

Welcome back to the Show Up! podcast. In this episode, we explore macro trends in leadership and what they mean for leaders - particularly those of you in the Golden Age of Leadership. We discuss the need to prioritize tasks, navigate uncertainty, and foster growth. We touch on trends like self-awareness, mindfulness, and vulnerability as tools for leading teams. We also dispel the myth of perfect...

Welcome back to the Show Up! podcast - Season 2! This season we'll be exploring leadership topics including AI, different leadership models, diversity, storytelling, and more. We're kicking off with predictions for the upcoming year, such as: AI will become more practical and leaders will be able to take advantage of new capabilities We'll be facing economic challenges with high inflation Politica...

Our initial commitment to this podcast was a 12 episode season, exploring topics of leadership. We've had a blast! In this episode we pick out some of our favourite conversations and practical tools from this season. We also look ahead to Season 2, which we'll be starting to record very soon. What would you like us to talk about? Who should we invite to join us for a conversation? Subscribe to the...

Early in this series we stumbled on an idea we called Minimum Viable Leadership. How can leaders try new things and consciously monitor the impact of what they are trying? This episode is an exploration of this concept and how it might be helpful for leaders. The concept built from the idea of Minimum Viable Product - a widely used technique for innovating products and services. If you want to ada...