Dolly Waddell

The extra-Ordinary Leader with Dolly Waddell

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The extra-Ordinary Leader is a show that takes a collaborative approach to uncover what it means to be a leader in the 21st century. Through a series of open and honest conversations with a selection of top business leaders and leadership coaches, Dolly Waddell takes us on a journey to unravel the complex world of leadership in the 21st century.

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Dolly Waddell

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S3 07: Leadership is built on trust - here's how to get it | with Iona Ledwidge 12.03.2025 48:15

Iona Ledwidge is CEO of Resurgo Trust, an organisation that exists to build sustainable social change. She joins Dolly Waddell to break down what makes great leadership - hint: it's a lot of trust, consistency, and tapping in to the power of listening. They explore the impact of small actions, the importance of investing in people, and how diversity strengthens organisations. Iona shares her...

S3 07: Culture doesn't just happen. Here's how to create it | with Gareth Anderson 26.02.2025 52:03

Can you build something well and build it fast ? Can a high-performance culture also be a high-trust culture? I’m joined by Gareth Anderson, Head of Business Management at Allica Bank , to unpack what it takes to lead in a fast-scaling, high-growth business—without burning out your people or losing sight of what really matters. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll take away from this episode: Why real...

S3 06: Unleashing the Power of AI in Leadership: Insights from Dr. Gary Crotaz 12.02.2025 44:11

Did you know you can create your own GPT bot that's trained on your personal values, leadership lessons and more? Dr Gary Crotaz is host of The Unlock Moment podcast and a leadership speaker and coach. He joins me on the show to talk it through. You will: Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can dramatically increase productivity and reshape leadership roles. Understand the intersection of AI a...

S3 05: Secrets to Mental Toughness from Rally Champion Penny Mallory 29.01.2025 47:00

Dolly Waddell chats with former rally champion, TV presenter, and mental toughness expert Penny Mallory. Together, they unpack the secrets of mental resilience, the surprising power of sensitivity, and how to embrace challenges like a champion. You'll hear how to: Strengthen your mentality: it’s about managing stress, pressure, and adversity while staying empathetic and grounded. Build resil...

S3 04: Balancing Creativity, Trust, and Leadership | with Dan Maudhub 15.01.2025 56:22

Creativity is such a powerful driver for impactful leadership. Tapping into it is the hard the part. Dolly joins Dan Maudhub, founder & CEO of the Wonderful Group, a group of companies with a common mission to help change lives and businesses, to find out how it's done. In this episode, you'll hear the importance of challenging assumptions, adopting divergent thinking (and what this...

S3 03: How To Tell a Business Story | with Noa Maxwell 01.01.2025 59:21

Storytelling is a business essential. So how do you do it? Dolly talks to Noa Maxwell, presentation coach and consultant, to find out. Noa, a former actor, prepares executives to handle tough Q&A sessions with investors, shareholders and reporters, and provides clients with techniques which provide the winning edge in bids for new business. Together Noa and Dolly discuss the ways to make sure...

S3 02: The Greenhouse Effect: Creating Spaces For Leadership Growth | with Julia Parker 18.12.2024 56:07

This season of The extra-Ordinary Leader, we are doing things a bit different, so our extra-Ordinary is coming from some unique places. This week, Dolly is joined by Julia Parker, author, educator and gardener. Julia has spent a career creating safe spaces for growth, and here she explains, using the metaphor of a greenhouse, how she drives creativity. As we discuss gardens and nature, we learn ho...

S3 01: How To Be A Resilient Leader With Russell Harvey 04.12.2024 42:52

Welcome to Season 3 of The Extra-Ordinary Leader. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell, is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help you find the extra in your extra-Ordinary. To kick off the new season, Dolly is joined by Russell Harvey, the Resilience Coach. What does it mean to be a resilient leader? What exactly is res...

Introducing Season 3 of The extra-Ordinary Leader 02.12.2024 2:25

Welcome to a brand-new season! Bringing together coaches, consultants and some extra-Ordinary leaders (a gardener and a fisherman no less), season 3 will bring you extra tactics that you can add to your Ordinary.

S2 10: How To Put The Human Back In Human Resources with Wendi Cochrane 26.06.2024 37:58

Welcome to Season 2 of extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone lead with more connection. This week, Dolly is joined by Wendi Cochrane , experienced senior leader and consultant, with over 15 years experience in HR. They explore h...

S2 09: Redefining The Bottom Line: A Sustainable View Of Success with Fabrice Desmarescaux 13.06.2024 48:54

Welcome to Season 2 of extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone lead with more connection. This episode explores whether a focus on the bottom line is the best approach for sustainable, extra-Ordinary leadership. Joined by Fabrice...

S2 08: Beyond Grit: How To Unlock Leadership Resilience with Olivia Shone 22.05.2024 41:00

Welcome to Season 2 of extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone lead with more connection. This episode flips the script on resilience with Olivia Shone , a leading psychotherapist and resilience and well-being expert. Together, th...

S2 07: extra-Ordinary Leadership: Lessons From a Doctor's Playbook with Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya 15.05.2024 40:11

Welcome to Season 2 of extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone lead with more connection. In this episode, Dolly welcomes a very special guest to the show: Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya , a consultant psychiatrist who specialises in adult men...

S2 06: Leading with Values with James Rutter 01.05.2024 45:09

Welcome to Season 2 of extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone lead with more connection. This week, Dolly welcomes James Rutter , Chief Creative Officer at COOK , to the show. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore how t...

S2 05: Old School Vs New School Leadership with Nicholas Wainwright 24.04.2024 42:03

Welcome to Season 2 of extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone lead with more connection. In this episode, Dolly is joined by Nicholas Wainwright, President of Boodles – and her dad. Together, they explore his top insights for exc...

S2 04: Rising From The Ashes: How To Lead Through Business Failure with Daniel Astarita 10.04.2024 45:10

Welcome to Season 2 of Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone lead with more connection. In this episode, Dolly is joined by Daniel Astarita , Managing Director at Kesslers & Proportion London and a man who knows what it mean...

S2 03: How Servant Leadership Really Impacts Business Growth with Germain St-Denis 03.04.2024 55:46

Welcome to Season 2 of e xtra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone lead with more connection. In this episode, Dolly welcomes a special guest to the show – Germain St-Denis , a passionate leadership consultant and the author of Empow...

S2 02: Building a Vibrant Work Culture: The Energy Expert's Guide with Chris Baréz-Brown 27.03.2024 39:17

Welcome to Season 2 of e xtra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. We could all do with a little more energy in the workplace, and this episode is the perfect starter pack. Experienced business consultant, speaker, mother, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary. In t...

S2 01: The Power of Connected Leadership in a Disconnected World 20.03.2024 13:11

Welcome to Season 2 of e xtra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell. Experienced business consultant, speaker, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary. In this first episode of Season 2, Dolly takes us back to her original mission statement, what being a connected leade...

Ep15 Season Finale: How To Build A Bridge Between Your Future Aspirations & Current Reality 17.01.2024 22:07

Welcome to Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell . Experienced business consultant, speaker, mother, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary. In this season finale episode, Dolly reflects back on an exciting first season, drawing together the key wisdom of some of...

Ep14: Slowing Down To Speed Up: How To Be Present & Build Connection with Philip Crocker 10.01.2024 48:46

Welcome to Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell . Experienced business consultant, speaker, mother, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary. In this episode, Dolly is joined by Philip Crocker : serial entrepreneur, executive coach, leadership consultant and host...

Ep13: How To Unlock High-Impact Leadership with Roderic Yapp 03.01.2024 39:18

Welcome to Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell . Experienced business consultant, speaker, mother, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary. In this episode, Dolly is joined by Roderick Yapp, former Royal Marine and director of Leadership Forces. Rod is now a spe...

Ep12: Why Failing Makes Us Better: Lessons In Leadership From Arnold Schwarzenegger 27.12.2023 13:47

Welcome to Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell . Experienced business consultant, speaker, mother, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary. In part 2 of her Christmas Special, Dolly shares a masterclass in vulnerability from none other than the terminator himsel...

Ep11: Extra-Ordinary Leaders Christmas Special: Time To Think & An Exciting Announcement 20.12.2023 12:23

Welcome to Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell . Experienced business consultant, speaker, mother, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary. In this Christmas Special, Dolly shares an exciting announcement, including an exclusive insight into her latest project....

Ep10: How To Execute Great Strategy: An Expert Guide with Juliet Corbett 13.12.2023 44:23

Welcome to Extra-Ordinary Leaders with Dolly Waddell . Experienced business consultant, speaker, mother, and Founder of The People Performance Consultancy , Dolly Waddell is on a mission to revitalise leadership and help everyone add a little something extra to their ordinary. In this episode, Dolly is joined by Juliet Corbett , executive coach and strategy adviser, founder and CEO of Juliet Corbe...