The Growth House Podcast

1. Introduction & Podcast Context 00:00 – 02:20 Ben Fennell introduces The Growth House Podcast , its focus on leadership, teamship and growth, and welcomes Dr Hugh Montgomery, outlining his extensive background in intensive care medicine, COVID-19 response, climate change advocacy, and extreme endurance pursuits. 2. Hugh Montgomery’s Unplanned Career Journey 02:20 – 05:15 Hugh reflects on a c...

It gives me great pleasure to share our 25th and latest podcast. In this final pod of the year I'm in conversation with 'Clipper Round The World' winning Captain, Brendan Hall. I think that this conversation is loaded with insight and learning for business leaders at all levels. Brendan talks with such candour and vulnerability about the evolution of his leadership style as he watched his tea...

Azran is a serial Entrepreneur and Disruptor. I really enjoyed hearing him share his perspective on 'Finding customer insights that competitors might have overlooked', and 'Building a product offering that delivers against that unmet customer need'. To create a value proposition in the long haul airline industry is no small achievement, and I think that there are lessons for anyone trying to scale...

00:00 – 03:00 | Introduction & Career Overview Host Ben Fennell introduces the podcast and Kate Richardson-Walsh. Highlights Kate’s 375 caps for Great Britain hockey, 13 years as captain, and Rio 2016 Olympic gold. 03:00 – 05:00 | Early Career & Team Development Challenges Kate discusses the turbulence of her first 10 years in the sport. Explains lack of full-time training due to funding a...

As we launch our new Diversity Inclusion and Belonging programme, we wanted to share our podcast interview that I did with Mona. At a time where the DIB agenda is under attack from some very powerful leaders around the world it feels absolutely appropriate for us to double our efforts in the space. We hope that you enjoy the conversation I had with this incredible leader. My biggest...

It’s always exciting to welcome a new speaker to The Growth House roster and so here’s a podcast introducing 30 year hostage negotiator Kirk Kinnell. Kirk’s insights regarding building connection, and establishing trust and influence are as profound as they are useful. He’s a wonderful communicator with a set of tools and skills that are world class.  #hostagenegotiation #influencewithoutauth...

Jason has done lots of speaking events for The Growth House over the years and I'm always inspired by his candour, humility and eloquence.  We recently recorded a podcast interview with Jason where we covered topics as diverse as  Mental Health ,  Feedback,  and my favourite, the importance of  Cheerfulness  in a high performing team.  We are thrilled to be...

We are excited to share Podcast 19 with the wonderful Rupal Patel. Rupal is author of the international bestseller: From CIA to CEO and she is the latest addition to our speaker roster. During our conversation, she shares the insights, stories and tools gained from a thrilling career as a CIA Analyst and Field Agent. Highlights for me were her bits of advice regarding 'Speaking truth to power', 'L...

Track legend Michael Johnson talks to Ben in our latest podcast episode and whether you're a sports fan or not, there is so much wisdom here regarding preparation, pressure and high performance behaviours. Michael shares many wonderful insights, but the idea of how we need to balance respect for the fundamentals of your chosen pursuit, whilst embracing your own unique talents and style. If you wan...

To mark the launch of our new AI Programme: Fast Start, we wanted to introduce the wonderful Henry Shevlin . Henry is a Cambridge AI Ethicist, Cognitive Scientist and Associate Director at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. Henry has spoken at all five of our pilot workshops and has informed and inspired our clients in equal measure. We have titled the podcast 'Enduring Human Sk...

This month I'm in conversation with the wonderful Richard Phillips, one of the world's leading coaches in personal communication, presentation and media skills. I first worked with Richard back in 2002 before I took my first CEO job. It remains some of the most impactful and enduring training that I've ever received. Twenty years on, his principles and belief system are as powerful as ever, and I'...

Olly Kohn, co-founder of The Jolly Hog shares the inspiring story of transitioning from Premiership winning rugby player to successful entrepreneur. Alongside his two brothers, Olly has built one of the most respected FMCG brands in the UK. We explore the difference between the start up and scale up phase, what it is like to do business with your family, dealing with the big retailers and why prod...

All Black legend, Dan Carter talks about leadership, teamship, culture, feedback, setbacks, pressure, mental health and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 year NASA engineer and 5 time space shuttle astronaut, Marsha Ivins talks about what great Leadership and Teamship look like in one of this planet’s most elite cultures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two time Oscar winning Producer and Director Andrew Ruhemann, speaks with such passion and clarity regarding Leadership, Teamship, Creativity and Connection.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roz Savage, solo ocean rower, author and climate activist talks about the physical and mental challenges of spending months alone at sea, her love and respect for the ocean, and her coping strategies for fear, fatigue and boredom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Furness is a 20 year combat helicopter pilot, her perspective on mental toughness, prioritisation and performance under pressure were all absolutely fascinating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I can’t think of a better speaker, this week of international women’s day, than Vicki Anstey. Vicki is an adventurer and entrepreneur. She was a finalist in the hit Channel 4 TV series ‘SAS Who Dares Wins’. She is a world record holder having rowed across the mid Pacific in a team of three. Vicki has just completed a 230K endurance event in the arctic where she was the second fastes...

Ollie Philips is the founder and CEO of optimist performance. Ollie’s insights around the impact of positivity on sporting and business performance are as refreshing as they are engaging. After 11 years on the England 7s circuit, he was captain for 6, Ollie began a whole series of expeditions including a round the world yacht race, a cycle across America and an Everest ascent. He’s a gre...

Chaz Wigley is one of the world's leading communication strategists, he has spent more than 23 years living and working all over Asia. His conversation with Ben explores Leadership, Teamship and Growth through the many categories and markets that he has worked in. Chaz speaks with authority and good humour about the similarities, differences and tensions that exist between  EAST and WEST. Hos...

Sarah Willingham is a serial investor and a former Dragon on the hit TV series 'Dragon's Den'. Ben and Sarah discuss what it takes to start and scale a business, and the key leadership requirements of these contrasting stages of growth.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some inspiration and advice regarding physical health and wellbeing. A closer look at sleep, hydration, diet and exercise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A point of view from Jeff Dodds, COO of Virgin Media on the two key characteristics of any high performance team.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Fennell talks to Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio about the power of emotion and the importance of building human connections in elite teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A thought provoking perspective about the relationship between individuals and the teams and tribes that we belong to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.