Guest: Dr Leandro Herrero: Chief Organisational Architect / Founder of The Chalfont Project, Author and International Speaker Even today, the focus on the exclusive power of leadership at the high ranks of the organisation prevails in the minds of employees, managers and leaders. We have collectively outsourced to them not just the responsibilities for visions and strategies but also role modelling, influence, authority and all sorts of powers. Middle management is just the middle man. The role of employees is to be engaged and have a voice. As caricatured as it may sound, the collective assumptions about workplaces are, consciously or not, well routed in this. But this emperor has no clothes. Dr. Leandro Herrero is the CEO of The Chalfont Project, a pioneering international firm of Organisational Architects specialising in large-scale behavioural and cultural transformation. Dr. Herrero, a psychiatrist by training and profession, is the founder of the ground-breaking methodology of Viral Change™. He has authored several influential books on mobilising change, including Viral Change™, Homo Imitans, and The Flipping Point. He bridges behavioural science with hands-on strategies to create lasting, real-world impact, his work has consistently shaped the landscape of leadership and organizational dynamics across sectors. Join us as we discuss the key to employee engagement and culture change. Read Dr Herrero's latest blog on Engage for Success website here. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Sharon Mahli: Chief People Officer, NHS As Chief People Officer, Sharon’s vision is for a healthy, resilient, capable and flexible workforce. Sharon is focused on empowering staff at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to learn, lead, innovate and collaborate in a culture that is inclusive, wellbeing-focussed and patient-centred. From our induction programme for new starters, to practical things like dedicated wellbeing spaces in the Trust and undertaking wellbeing conversations, colleagues feel well supported with their physical and mental health and wellbeing. With a focus on bringing our authentic selves to work, Sharon is helping to create an environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered. Sharon Malhi joined the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in April 2019 and has worked as a Senior HR Professional for over 15 years. Sharon is an Alumni of the NHS HR Graduate Management Training Scheme and gained her membership of the CIPD in 2008 following successful completion of her Post Graduate Diploma, going on to complete her MA in Human Resources in 2015. Her experience includes service within the public, private and voluntary sectors where she has led on Organisational Development, Learning and Development, Human Resources and Business Development initiatives and she is also a qualified coach and mentor. She is a Trustee for Victoria Academies Trust and is Joint Senior Responsible Officer for the Leadership and Inclusion workstream across the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System. Sharon was born in Bradford, grew up in Leeds and moved to the West Midlands in 2006. Join us as we discuss a healthy, resilient, capable and flexible workforce. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Abeer Albashiti: Founder of Larimar Abeer Albashiti is the founder of Larimar, a startup that aims to fuel empathy through AI, coaching, and mentoring. She is a mentor at Bridge for Billions and brinc accelerators. Before being Larimar’s founder, Abeer was an instructor at Luminous Education and was responsible for delivering social science courses for less advantaged students like refugees. Abeer was a researcher at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), before joining Luminous Education, where she was responsible for building an emotional induction lab and managing all tasks related to emotion detection research. She worked as a logistics professional at Philadelphia University and was responsible for students’ course plans and schedules. Also worked at Aspire.net Services as a quality assurance analyst and was responsible for reporting bugs, and defining pitfalls scenarios. Abeer earned a fellowship in innovation and leadership from the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering, and a TechWomen fellowship from the US’s Institute of International Education (IIE). And, she holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering. She’ll be sharing how we utilise humanised technology to improve employees’ psychological safety that affect their engagement on all fronts. Our holistic wellbeing boosting model will be discussed and how organisations can adopt it to build their own and then the correlation with employees’ engagement and satisfaction will be elaborated. Join us as we discuss how organisations can build their own holistic well-being boosting model. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: James Scouller: Executive Coach and Author Did you know that research shows 75% of business teams fail? We struggle to form teams. Why do we find team building so hard? This question has driven James Scouller, an executive coach and celebrated author, throughout his 45-year career. Having led three international companies as CEO for 11 years, he founded The Scouller Partnership in 2004 – an executive coaching practice near London focused on growing leaders and building teams. James stands out in his field. Why? Because, unusually, he holds two postgraduate coaching qualifications, has undergone four years deep training in applied psychology (meaning he had to work on selfmastery), he’s had firsthand experience of the pressures of leadership, and written four books. James’s latest work is the trilogy, How To Build Winning Teams Again And Again. It’s the first series of handbooks to explain the psychology, action principles and roadmaps behind team success. Book #1 explains what you need to KNOW about teams and their psychology. Book #2 outlines what you need to DO to build teams that last. Book #3 explains HOW to apply Book #2’s models and tools in different scenarios. So the sequence is Theory – Practical – Applied. Join us as we discuss the 7 actions for building and regenerating teams. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Elizabeth Lotardo: Author of ‘Leading Yourself’. Elizabeth Lotardo is a consultant, writer, and online instructor who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, has been called a refreshingly candid playbook that helps you create a work experience worth loving, right now. With an undergraduate degree in advertising from Boston University and a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Elizabeth works with senior leaders, frontline managers, and entry-level teammates to create more purpose-driven work experiences. Her clients include Salesforce, DraftKings, Hilton, and numerous Berkshire Hathaway organizations. She is also a popular LinkedIn Learning instructor who designs workshops on topics like Leading without Formal Authority, Finding Your Purpose at Work, and Leading Yourself. Elizabeth writes for Harvard Business Review and her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR. Leading Yourself is a guide to owning and elevating your work experience. With tips, watchouts, and funny stories, this book gives you the encouragement and tactics to up-level your career, even if you aren’t in your dream job. You’ll learn to manage your self-talk, find meaning in the mundane, optimize your time at work, and build relationships with the people who matter. Join us as we discuss strategies to overcome self-doubt, embrace change, and navigate uncertainty. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Michelle Pascoe: Founder and CEO of Optimum Operating Procedures and Services Michelle Pascoe grew up on a Turkey farm in Australia and was educated at a bush school with one room, one teacher, and 10 students. However, nothing has kept Michelle from achieving the best and building one of Australia’s most respected training and research businesses, Optimum Operating Procedures and Services (OOPS). Michelle is excited to share with you;  Her personal lessons in leadership after 30 years in business. The expectations and attitudes of each key demographic in the workplace – their values, communication style, work preferences, and motivations.How to equip teams with the skills and insights needed to unite a multigenerational team and create an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates generational diversity.How to unlock the strengths and potential of a multi-generational team and how to leverage the unique attributes of each generation for enhanced productivity in the workplace. Just as a turkey uses a distinctive “beep” to communicate effectively within a flock, communication within your multigenerational team needs to be clear, straightforward and meaningful to create memorable customer experiences”. Over the past 3 decades, Michelle has had the privilege of training teams from 18 – 82 years old and now that there are 4 generations in the workplace and 6 generations of customers the dynamic in how she creates memorable experiences and develop the leaders in her team to connect and communicate with their frontline team is critical for business success and growth. Join us as we discuss communication within your multi-generational team Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram

Guest: Graham Allcott: Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Graham is the author of multiple books, including the global bestseller How to Be a Productivity Ninja. His latest book, KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, focuses on why organisations with kinder, more human-centred cultures are ultimately more successful. He is the founder of Think Productive, which since 2009 has been a professional development go-to for a variety of companies, including Amazon, British Airways, Disney, eBay, the British Red Cross and many more – and with offices in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE and the Netherlands. It happens gently and quietly but leads to spectacular results. And it’s often thought that we have to choose between a kind working environment and a high-performing one. In the range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal, harder to see – and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and ‘bullying boss’ behaviour. But the most successful leaders and organizations recognise that kindness builds empathy, trust and psychological safety, the cornerstones of so many desirable traits and outcomes in many businesses: more creativity; a better quality of decision-making; safer critical thinking; higher levels of staff loyalty, flexibility and retention; a heightened sense of engagement; and higher productivity and profitability. Join us as we discuss how kindness builds empathy, trust and psychological safety. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Guest: Patrick Thean: CEO Coach and Bestselling Author Patrick is the bestselling author of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth, and now, he’s here to talk about his latest book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High Growth Leadership. This book distills over 20 years of his executive coaching experience, offering battle-tested strategies that helped companies like AvidXchange reach billion-dollar valuations. Patrick’s methods have been integrated into programs at EO/MIT and Cornell University, and his leadership tools have driven extraordinary success for many CEOs. In today’s conversation, we’ll unpack the seven practices every CEO needs to master, explore how to build world-class teams, and learn how to turn company culture into a competitive advantage. Get ready for some invaluable insights from one of the best in the business. Patrick, welcome to the show! Join us as we discuss how to turn company culture into a competitive advantage. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Guest: Hannah Dannecker: Managing Partner of Better Together Group Hannah MacDonald Dannecker is here to connect. She connects companies to the employees they need. Candidates with the jobs they are desperate to get and people with the information they can use to help them make the best decisions they can. In this podcast episode, she will be sharing a lot of information about the next generation. How do we recruit and retain the next generation of staff when we will be at nearly 30% Gen Z employees in 2025. Are you ready? Let’s connect and figure out how to do it together. Join us as we discuss the next generation of recruitment Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Monday 14th October 2024 Radio Show 562 : Navigating Workforce Transformation with Empathy Guest: Amy Bouque: Chief People Officer at Kelly Amy Bouque is passionate about helping people thrive both at work and in life. As Chief People Officer at Kelly, a global leader in strategic workforce solutions, she leads HR practices for over 5,000 full-time employees worldwide. Amy is committed to connecting people from all backgrounds with meaningful work that enriches their lives. She describes herself as an ally to all and focuses on driving Kelly’s success through transformative initiatives that empower employees to find their purpose and reach their full potential.   Join us as we discuss navigating workforce transformation with empathy Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram  

Guest: Steve Scanlon: Founder and CEO of Rewire The reason so many top leaders and executives turn to coaching is to effect change. They want different results, and know they need to act differently (and inspire their teams to act differently) to get them. But they are often unaware of the thoughts and feelings that lie beneath the surface, influencing their ability to make the necessary changes. Metacognition, then, becomes a powerful tool in this process, helping us to access, understand, and adjust what is happening below the line so we can change the actions we take to get the results we want. Steve Scanlon has dedicated over 30,000 hours to one-on-one coaching with business executives and other top performers, and has presented hundreds of workshops and keynote sessions to tens of thousands of people across the country. He is certified by the International Coaching Federation, has a certification in Interpersonal Neurobiology from the Mindsight Institute, and is a senior fellow at the Institute of Coaching. He is the founder and CEO of Rewire, a coaching and development company that helps companies, teams and individuals better understand how to make effective changes for radical improvement in their businesses and in their personal lives. Steve will bring to the podcast some practical ways to approach metacognition for different and better results, giving you the leadership edge. Join us as we discuss metacognition in leadership. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Andy Goram