The 1 to ONE Thing

Welcome to the episode! Omaer Rana is a coach who helps big tech professionals lower stress and achieve success through his company Surefire Coaching. He discusses the challenges faced by high performers in the tech industry, such as long hours, never-ending to-do lists, lack of work-life balance, and job insecurity. Omaer emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from technology and being presen...

Welcome to the show! Susan is 'That Irish Lady' on LinkedIn!😄 We had a wonderful chat about her work and new book 'Leading beyond the numbers'. Susan's background was originally in accounting, but she became more interested in working with people and moved into coaching/personal development. She explores the connection between accounting / numbers and human emotions / the brai...

Welcome to the show! Melissa Griffiths, discusses her work in conscious leadership, empathy, and managing stress in the workplace. Her focus has evolved from just addressing stress in the workplace to promoting conscious leadership, which involves leading with empathy, bringing your whole self to work, and fostering a people-centric culture. Research shows that leading with empathy and prioritizin...

Welcome to the show. Jon Cooke, a coach and former manager shares his experiences and insights on the journey from being a manager to becoming a leader. He emphasizes the importance of self-investment and understanding one's own strengths, weaknesses, and motivations as a manager. He also stresses the need to bring one's authentic self to the role and find fulfilment in the work. Jon draws...

Welcome to the show! We cover a lot in this insightful conversation! Destin delves into the fascinating realm of depth psychology and archetypes, particularly the four cornerstones of the human psyche: the king/sovereign, warrior, magician, and lover. - Archetypes are universal patterns that serve as the foundation of the unconscious mind, representing the shared wiring and structure that makes us...

Welcome to the show. Alex is one of the best models of servant leadership. In his business, community and family, Alex uses the the lighthouse of his faith as a guide. His story of growing up with a business mindset, building enterprises from scratch and supporting a global team while serving his local community is a joy. Alex shares his vision to empower others, to give back to communities and li...

Welcome to the show. Sue Davies doesn’t create conflict - she deals with it. Her mission is to end misery at work! The workplace is a difficult place to be miserable, yet many of us are - and this leads to conflicts. In our discussion, Sue shares some of the signs that there many be issues at work, she she provides great insight on how we can deal with them. Conflict CAN be remedied and avoided. C...

Welcome to the show. Kurek Ashley is an amazing man with a passionate and courageous heart! I’m so glad we have kept in touch over the time and and distance between us! Just reconnecting again brings back all the memories and escapades we had while working together with Tony Robbins! In this interview we talk about leadership, gratitude, responding with love and leaning into our capacity for coura...

Welcome to the show! This amazing woman needs only one introduction - she's my mother! My favourite podcast listener, she is visiting with me from Jamaica, so it was a great time to record our chat. I love her to bits - I hope you enjoy listening to her! My Links: https://linktr.ee/sawrightcoach

Welcome to the show. Richard Lassiter is a Spiritual consultant with powerful perspective on how we can be our best in leading ourselves and others. I really enjoyed his insights and concepts around the power of the spirit that is available within all of us. If you are someone who leads themselves and others, there are great takeaways from this show! I hope you enjoy my discussion with Richard. Co...

Welcome to the show. Maureen is an executive and career coach with a deep understanding of what it takes to thrive as a leader. We all have leadership within us. In our discussion we look at the changes we go through as we embark on the journey of authentic leadership. It was great to hear her insights and thoughts on building managers as they lead. We hope you enjoy the show! Contact links for Ma...

Welcome to the show. I really enjoyed the insights, openness and humility of Jeremy Pope. We had a great time discussing a variety of topics that all contribute to us being better leaders of ourselves and others! There were lots of practical takeaways as well as many aha! moments. Join the movement! Join our Facebook Group - The Managers Who Lead https://themanagerswholead.com/ We hope you enjoy t...

Welcome to the show. I really enjoyed this interview with an amazing lady who has great energy and a passion for what she does! We looked at what is takes to overcome our blocks, and the role our energy plays in what we do and how we relate to others. This can easily apply to the many scenarios we find ourselves in, but inside and outside of our work For the managers who lead, it’s important to be...

Welcome to the show. Sean Linehan has an extensive career in business and leadership development. In this interview he shares the real-world, nuts and bolts of what it takes to manage and lead well. We cover a wide range of topics in this 'thinking partnership' discussion - from who should NOT become managers to how to manage your bosses! We hope you enjoy the show! Contact links for Sean...

Welcome to the show. It was an absolute pleasure to co-create this podcast episode talking with jeannette meier. She is not defined my her job title, but her purpose and passion as a socially conscious leader. Leading a global team in technology would be a daunting task for anyone, yet jeannette’s open-hearted, empathetic style allows her to connect and empower her team without compromising who sh...

Welcome to the show! This is an interview with a dear friend I’ve known for about 2 weeks! Kevin D. Monroe is a coach with a big heart. In this interview we talk about leadership, gratitude, creating a positive workplace culture, build trust and transparency and lots more! With a focus on the managers who lead , we provide insights to common problems managers face. We hope you enjoy the show. Cont...

Welcome to the show! Impressions matter in business as they play a crucial role in how we connect with others and how we are perceived in different contexts. Managing our impression involves the stamp (our essential self), the ink (our behaviors and actions), and the paper (the impression presented to others), and finding a balance between these elements is key to making a beneficial and accurate...

Welcome to the show! This week's episode is a discussion with Heather Barrie. She is a goal strategist and I joined her as a guest on her weekly mastermind session called JEDI - Just Effectively Do It. We talked about the power of focus in setting goals, leveraging the ONE Thing and the best place to start with our intentions for for goals. One Takeaway: We really cannot multi-task, and in the...

Welcome to this weeks' episode! What do you think? Do managers really need coaching?🤔 In this episode, I share my thoughts on the topic, and how exposure to coaching helped me and my career. The managers who lead recognize the value of coaching in the personal and professional lives. ONE Thing: Takeaway A coaching culture in an organisation improves performance metrics of the company and its...

Hi and welcome to the show. In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating question of what motivates people in their workplace. Drawing from personal experiences across a diverse range of jobs and insights from experts like Daniel Pink and Daniel Goleman, we explore six key areas: autonomy, mastery, purpose, recognition, social dynamics, and work-life balance.   ONE Takeaway: The heart...

Welcome to this weeks' episode! Do you overcommunicate? How would you know, and what does it feel like? In this episode, we look at overcommunication in both work and personal contexts. Effective overcommunication, when it's clear and concise, can be a great way to create understanding and trust. We discuss the pitfalls of overcommunication and share the five C's of productive communic...

Hi and welcome. In this episode, we look at the concept of Appreciative Inquiry (AI), a method that emphasizes positive aspects and potentials in both professional and personal settings. Understanding Appreciative Inquiry: - AI shifts focus from a problem-centric view to appreciating what is going well. - It’s about recognizing the value in situations without ignoring the challenges. The 4D Model...

Welcome the episode, and Happy New Year!🎉 Coaching is a distinct form of support that differs from mentoring, training, and therapy, and involves creating a thinking partnership to uncover and develop the innate resources of the coachee to reach their outcomes. The inner coach is a persona we can give to the inner voice that informs our thoughts, imaginings, and behaviors, and can help us with th...

Welcome to the 1 to ONE Thing! Contribution is a key aspect of our identity and purpose, driving our motivation and sense of connection with others. The traditional gender norms around contribution, particularly in terms of men being seen as the breadwinners and providers, are changing, leading to a more inclusive and diverse understanding of contribution in society. We discuss the importance of g...

Welcome to the 1 to ONE thing! I've deviated from the MenTalk discussion topics to share an interview I had this week. Had to the awesome opportunity to meet and chat with Amos Bracewell from Empower Network TV - and amazing network of speakers, leaders and coaches brought together on his platform. He asked me the question "Why do I do what I do?" My first response was that in a worl...