Leadership Actually

In this episode, Dave Scholes shares his inspiring journey from creative industries to pioneering mental health initiatives through 'Powered By Mates'. Discover how authentic leadership, community engagement, and innovative conversations are transforming workplace culture and mental health support. NB There is a brief mention of suicide

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In this episode, Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney explore leadership, culture, and personal growth with Steve Warburton, MD of Zen Internet. They discuss building trust, maintaining culture during growth, overcoming challenges, and the importance of gut instinct and work-life balance. Leadership, Leadership Development, Trust, Growth, Culture

In this episode, Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy, OBE, shares insights on leadership, teamwork, resilience, and the parallels between elite sports and business. Discover lessons from his cycling career, the importance of clarity, purpose, and collaboration, and how to apply these principles to everyday performance. Leadership, Teamwork, Resilience, Sports Psychology, Cycling, Performance, Motivat...

This episode reviews a series of inspiring leadership interviews, highlighting key insights from industry leaders across HR, business, and culture change. Discover lessons on authentic leadership, diversity, resilience, and purpose-driven impact. Leadership Actually, is the leadership podcast that deals with the messy moments, the human moments as well as the successes. What a series. What a selec...

In this episode, we explore the hidden dangers of conformity in the workplace and its impact on authentic leadership. Discover how adhering to norms can stifle creativity and hinder personal growth. We delve into real-life stories and expert insights, offering strategies to break free from conformity's grip. Learn how embracing your unique leadership style can drive innovation and foster a mor...

In this inspiring interview, Penny Ferguson shares her remarkable journey from personal struggles to becoming a leading advocate for personal and leadership development. Discover practical insights on leadership, the importance of mindset, and how to transform lives through simple yet powerful strategies.

In this episode of @leadershipactually, Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a heartfelt conversation with Joan Jones, a remarkable figure in the manufacturing industry. Joan shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in a male-dominated field. The discussion highlights themes of resilience, the importance of mentorship, and the ongoing fight for gender equality...

In this episode of Leadership Actually, hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney welcome Zoe Thompson, a former police leader and founder of Phoenix Coaching. The conversation explores the complexities of leadership, the importance of intentionality, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life. Zoe shares her journey from police leadership to coaching, emphasising the need for effective...

In this episode of Leadership Actually, hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a lively conversation with Lee Chambers, a psychologist and advocate for gender equity. They explore themes of allyship, identity, and the importance of listening in leadership. Chambers shares his journey from a principled child to a professional troublemaker, emphasising the need for humility and curiosity in ally...

In this episode of Leadership Actually, Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a heartfelt conversation with Amanda Chadwick, exploring themes of resilience, personal growth, and the importance of authenticity in leadership. Amanda shares her journey from aspiring actress to HR expert, detailing the challenges she faced, including trauma and personal struggles. The discussion emphasises the power of...

In this episode of Leadership Actually, Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a heartfelt conversation with Wayne Clark, a leadership expert who runs the World Class Manager program in 40 countries. They discuss the importance of leadership, personal reflections on vulnerability, and the unexpected human moments that shape leaders. Wayne shares his backstory, the evolution of the manager's role...

In this episode of "Leadership Actually," hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a lively conversation about leadership, personal growth, and the importance of human connection in the workplace with Gillian Drakeford MBE. They reflect on their experiences, particularly Gillian's journey from a senior leader at IKEA to a coach and mentor. Gillian shares her insights on the signifi...

In this conversation, Nigel Sullivan discusses the evolution of leadership styles from traditional command and control to a more supportive and empowering approach. He emphasises the importance of being approachable and focusing on the well-being and development of team members.

Lee and Lisa, give an honest and feel review of the series. They discuss what inspired them, what the stand out moments were from each guest and as you would expect, what were some of the messy moments. In this series there have been moments of laughter and joy, moments of being in awe and real tears that have flowed. Lee and Lisa discuss the common themes coming out from the series and a nod to w...

In this episode of Leadership Actually, hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage in a deep conversation with Laura Pomfret CEO and Co-founder of Financielle and financial expert on BBC Morning Live about the intersection of leadership, financial empowerment, and the importance of community support. They explore the complexities of financial conversations, the gender pay and pension gap, and the rol...

Summary In this conversation, Lee Rogers, Lisa Powney and John Shiels discuss the importance of leadership in education and youth development. They explore themes such as resilience, social mobility, and the role of purposeful leadership in creating opportunities for young people. John shares insights from his experience at the Manchester United Foundation, emphasising the need for engagement, sup...

In this insightful episode of Leadership Actually, JonDutton OBE provides a refreshing perspective on leadership in the sports sector. His experiences remind us that leadership is not just about titles or accolades butabout embracing our humanity, learning from our mistakes, and focusing on making a positive impact in our communities.

Discover the journey of Chris Knight, a leader who transformed from a reluctant manager to an authentic leader. In this episode, Chris shares his insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing vulnerability, and leading with integrity.

In this engaging conversation, Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney welcome Uchenna Forjoe, who shares her unique journey from hairdressing to project management. The discussion delves into the complexities of leadership, the importance of building relationships, and the challenges of navigating matrix management. Uchenna emphasises the significance of asking questions, understanding team dynamics, and the...

Uchenna shares her experiiences as a hairdresser and how that has impacted her leadership journey.

In this episode the conversation explores the themes of change and resilience, emphasizing the importance of adapting to constant change while maintaining organisational objectives and personal wellbeing. It highlights the need for leaders to develop skills that enable them to guide their teams through transitions effectively.

In this episode of Leadership Actually, hosts Lee Rogers and Lisa Powney engage with Brendan, a leader who has transitioned from sailing to leadership coaching. Brendan shares his journey of becoming a skipper in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, emphasising the importance of team culture, self-reflection, and learning from crisis moments. The conversation explores grounding practices for le...

In this episode of "Leadership Actually," Baroness Dido Harding shares her remarkable journey through leadership, offering insights that resonate deeply with senior executives. Known for her courage and authenticity, Dido reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her career, from her early days at McKinsey to leading major organisations like TalkTalk and NHS Test and Trace. She emphasises the im...

This is a powerful episode that challenges peoples perceptions of norms that occur in the workplace due to generational differences. Alison shares her views that have appeared on her TedX Talk in Northwich. What are the misconceptions that you held as firm beliefs?