Episodes

Be honest, how well are you dealing with life's pressures right now? Would you like to perform more effortlessly in the workplace whilst enjoying home life more? Over the last 10 days, I have accessed daily Nikki J Owen's Breathing Space, a pioneering approach anyone can learn that helps you to transform wellbeing, mindset, energy levels & behaviour. Over this period, I can sincerely say I have been able to effortlessly block out the stresses of the current pandemic whilst becoming highly produc...

With the COVID-19 pandemic we are adopting a new sense of normal: gone are the days of communicating face to face daily with our loved ones, colleagues, and work connections. We are now embracing the virtual world like never before, with video calls at an all time high. But how can we learn to communicate using these tools in the most effective way? This week’s guest Joel Silverstone brings his 20+ years of expertise in communication skills with Fortune 500 companies. He has presented to thousan...

How do you elevate your leadership in a crisis? Gene Early, Leaders’ Quest partner and co-founder of the first NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) training institute in Europe and I, Chris Cooper (leadership, people and engagement specialist) have joined forces to help you elevate your performance to a next level during crisis. In May 2019, we discussed how there were unprecedented leadership challenges today and introduced a new model to elevate leadership. Little did we know at that time that o...

When faced with tough times it can be hard to imagine brighter days ahead. We can feel stuck and stagnant, unable to move forward and progress… but one of the biggest things holding us back from reaching our goals can be ourselves! Jessica Richards C.hyp MNCH (Acc) has been a Clinical Hypnotherapist since 1985 and specialises in Personal Transformation and Corporate Leadership Development using her unique and highly effective ‘Changing the Groundhog Day’ process, which identifies and resolves se...

My 10 year old son asked me recently ’Has God brought us the coronavirus as he is angry with us for damaging our planet?’. While the world seeks an antidote for coronavirus, and we deal with the consequences with our families, something remarkable is emerging. More and more people are reconnecting with what is truly important kindness, love, respect, collaboration and even JOY. Perhaps there is truth in my son’s question and without doubt in the gloom a better world paradigm will eventually emer...

How do you build influence and develop your brand online in uncertain times? As the world in 2020 is brought to a standstill by a frightening new viral paradigm it is hard to see a positive in the word viral. Yet for many years marketers have used the concept of the multiplication of opportunity via ‘viral marketing’ techniques to successfully build their brands online. As we move even more into an online world, understanding the key principles of influencer marketing is now essential. Luke Pete...

A new generation of businesses has been emerging, working together to make a positive impact on the world by redefining what it means to be successful. By considering the impact of the decisions you make, you can join them in reducing poverty, injustice and environmental damage. As we emerge from pandemic this acceleration will be critical. Paul Hargreaves’ business, Cotswold Fayre, started as a means of supplementing his income whilst engaged in charity work within inner-city London. It quickly...

Conflict at work and at home can be very draining emotionally and in some cases, financially! So which conflicts do you need to resolve in your life and how will you go about it? As my guest Jane Gunn told me, when people are in conflict it often takes 3 years or more before it is properly resolved. As a former lawyer Jane Gunn’s mission is to help busy executives to collaborate effectively as they manage change, challenge and crisis in their organisations. She is a mediator, speaker and author ...

Who would have anticipated that a virus would put the world into a tailspin? Or that a 17 year old would bring the realities of climate change to the masses and change perspectives forever? In an even faster instant, life can throw completely unexpected curveballs at you illness, work surprises, an accident, a heckler at a speech…Yet are you able to be agile in your response when others around you might fall into fragility? This week’s guest, John Cremer, is a top improvisational perform-er and ...

Wildfires, floods, receding glaciers, diminishing wildlife and forests, plastics in oceans, widespread pollution. Human impact is damaging our planet, yet most of us are stuck in a confusing pattern of accelerating consumption and advice. What can we each do to play our role in reversing climate change? Or is there no point? As I reflect on this topic daily, I am struck by how it is even a battle in my own family as I irritate my kids by insisting lights and appliances are switched off, househol...

How can you make you and your business stand out on social media, but without being pushy, salesy and in your face? This week’s guest, Sarah Santacroce, is starting a revolution! 12 years of running an Online LinkedIn Consulting business inspired a yearning in Sarah to create a global movement that encourages people to bring more empathy and kindness to business & marketing. She called it The Gentle Business Revolution™. Besides a podcast with the same name Sarah is currently working on a book t...

In part 1 of the Business of Rumi we introduced Rumi the 13th century philosopher, poet, author and now 21st century bestselling poet and heard from the head of the whirling dervishes Fahri Ozcakil and Hz Esin Celibi Bayru a 22nd generation relative of Rumi and Vice President of the International Mevlana foundation. In this episode, Part 2, you will hear from Murat Peksomlu the General Manager of the Novotel and Ibis in Konya on how they use Rumi principles to build exceptional customer service....

Why is Rumi the 13th century philosopher, poet and author so loved today? Admirers include Bob Dylan, Madonna and Coldplay. What can we learn from his life and work that can elevate our lives and businesses? In Dec.

Join this month's panel to hear our perspectives on what works in today's quest to create highly engaged, authentic and high performing leaders.

Jared Nichols says “Like every story, there's always another side to consider. This is especially true when it comes to the future, a story that is still being written. Each of us still has a role to play in this story of the future, and when that role is fulfilled, the future could look very different”. So what are the key drivers of change and how can we use them to consider and share our future? Jared Nichols is a futurist, advisor, and faculty member at the University of Tennessee Haslam Col...

In a world that rotates at 1000mph, sometimes we feel the need to think equally as fast! However, this can often cause stressful and unproductive situations. Bob Kulhan has spent the last two decades linking improvisation to business through the behavioral sciences. Bob is an elite improv actor as well as an Adjunct Professor at The Duke University Fuqua School of Business and Columbia University Business School. He also is the Founder and CEO of Business Improv®. Based out of Chicago, LA & New ...

In this interview, Tom Eddington will share with us what he has learned about vulnerability, and why it is essential for leaders to connect with those they lead.

In today's noisy marketplace, it's crucial you find ways to get noticed. But do you shy away from the spotlight for fear of feeling like an idiot or looking like a show-off? Do you see others out there, attracting the kind of attention you wish you could get? Penny Haslam has enjoyed a successful career in broadcasting spanning twenty years. She worked as a senior business journalist on BBC Radio 4 business and personal finance shows, and from there was invited to present the flagship investigat...

If you had three extra days a month to focus on what really matters, then how much more would you achieve? What if you could ensure your people also had three extra days each to work on your business? My guest, Simon Barrett, helps his clients to do just that. He literally helps them to strip out wasted time and employ methodologies that increase efficiency giving them extra time for the important things. As a Director of Smarter Not Harder, the UK’s leading provider of time management training,...

Is it best to always use love rather than fear for personal, business or political progress? Should we be encouraging qualities such as integrity, love and peace rather than using fear to gain power at all costs as embodied in Machiavelli’s 16th century teachings ‘The Prince’? Or do we need to teach our kids and students dubious as well as honourable qualities so they can survive in the 21st century ‘Game of Thrones’? I am joined by Elisabet Vinberg Hearn CEO of Katapult Partners, Award-winning ...

Knowing how to grow and build a business can be difficult - so where do you go begin? Everything has to start with, what Rupert refers to as the “12 Pillars”. The first two pillars being reflected in you as a person (your “why”) and your personal plan and these should be reflected with desired outcomes in your business. There should be a further “10 Pillars” devoted to continued business growth to achieve ultimate success… I’m delighted to welcome back to the show Rupert Honywood, who joined us ...

How do you use surveys powerfully to build your business? Laura McInerney is an investigative journalist and co-founder of the daily survey platform, Teacher Tapp. A formidable blogger, she was taken to court by the UK education secretary for asking to see documents that exposed government incompetence – three years later she walked away with the information, and became a columnist for The Guardian newspaper and editor of the investigative paper Schools Week. She now runs Teacher Tapp, a daily s...

If you want to be exceptional and grow, the ability to give and receive quality feedback is essential. Yet why do we find it so difficult? Host of The Elevation Show, Chris Cooper, will discuss the art of feedback, and how to keep it positive and elevatory with his business colleague, John Jennings, asking the questions! Chris is the creator and host of the Business Elevation Show, the most listened to business show on Voice America. Chris and John help leaders to elevate business performance by...

Creativity in the workplace is an important part of building a successful business. Yet sometimes, it can be hard to know where to draw the creativity from, and how to keep it flowing throughout your teams! Christopher O’Donnell is a technologist, musician and public speaker who has built dozens of web and mobile products. His product portfolio ranges from language learning products for the U.S. military to the most popular free CRM product in the world. Today, Christopher serves as Senior Vice ...