Episodes

Why is it that some organisations have rapidly left conventional businesses in their wake? My guest on this show endorses the massive role played by creative thinking. But would you know how to effectively use creative thinking techniques to put you on the leading edge of the innovation curve? During this show we are going to look at creative thinking and techniques that achieve exceptional solutions. Dr David Hall has a passion for business transformation and founded The Ideas Centre. As a form...

Exercising and getting into shape is something many of us put off until ‘tomorrow’. But have you ever stopped to really think about how your health could be affecting your business? Not only this - fail to look after yourself now and you could find that your later career or retirement are even shorter or less enjoyable than you anticipat-ed! My guest Tim Bean is a leading Longevity Specialist, Transformational & After-Dinner Speaker & co founder of The Institute of Physique Management, a private...

Klout is a website and mobile app that uses social media analytics to rank its users according to online social influence via the Klout Score. If you want to know how influential you are via social media then klout is becoming the standard of measurement. So much so that hotels and airlines are now beginning to check your klout score to help determine the level of 'special service' they should offer you. Terry Brock a friend of this show has co-written a new book ‘Klout Matters - How to Engage C...

Bad Powerpoint (and boring presentations) are everywhere! It appears that they have almost become the norm and in many cases people are oblivious to it. It doesn’t have to be that way. Bad presentations are very costly. They can cost money, jobs and reputations, don’t let your slides ruin your pitch! Having myself facilitated a large tender on behalf of a client to find an architectural firm to support a major project we kicked one supplier out at the very start of the process due to amongst oth...

We are without doubt in a connection economy and it is the small things that make an enormous difference as to whether people trust you, connect and will engage with you. According to my guest we must ask the question - is my next action going to build a relationship by earning trust or is it going to burn it? During this show, I will be talking to Paul Dunn a 3-time TEDx speaker based in Singapore. Paul is a Senior Fellow in one of the World’s Leading Think Tanks and holds a Lifetime Service Aw...

Would you like to be more productive? To organise yourself and your business to get the best results possible? Do you want to really serve those you work for? If so it makes sense to understand how the organ that drives it all actually works. Maybe you have heard about Neuroscience? But perhaps felt a little unsure about the practical applications? My guest Amy Brann bridges the gap between cutting edge neuroscientific research and organisations who can use it. Leaving UCL medical school to purs...

Talent and technical expertise will only take your career so far. Corporate Executive Presence (CEP) takes you to the top! Call it executive swagger, corporate charisma, personal impact or professional gravitas; your career and leadership success depends on your ability to influence others, radiate confidence and exert authority. Thankfully, much of this is coachable, and CEP expert Rob Brown is joining me to show us how! From powerful first impressions to ongoing popularity and credibility, gre...

Ever wondered what it must be like to fly a fast jet in a combat situation? Think about fast jets and my mind immediately takes me to the film ‘Top Gun’ and I have always been intrigued to understand more about this challenging and dangerous endeavour . When life is on the line, pilots must be rigorously trained and exercises carefully planned and evaluated. There is much we can learn in business from such careful strategy, training, planning and debriefing. My guest for this show is Mandy Hicks...

Would you like to know more about Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and how it could help you to become more successful with your work? Having studied NLP myself to Master Practitioner level, I found it provided a very helpful selection of tools for all aspects of working with people. My guest is Jeremy Lazarus whose latest book 'NLP for Business Success' is a highly practical guide to using NLP to significantly improve your results at work. Whether you want to be a better leader, manager, nego...

Do you want more media coverage for your business? Or want to know how to best get your message across through media? During this show we will be discussing how to attract media interest and the key do’s and don’ts of communicating via newspapers, magazines, websites, radio and on TV. My guest for this show is media and presentation coach, broadcast journalist and award winning international speaker Michael Dodd. Michael speaks and trains across six continents helping leaders and other professio...

So what does it take to be a corporate athlete? Just like an olympian it takes simple, consistent, everyday actions to improve performance, leading to habitual excellence. Simply doing the right things and doing them better every time! On this show I am delighted to welcome Sheena Walker. With a background as a swimmer and former Scottish National Team swimming coach. Sheena was was rewarded for her personal achievements in taking swimmers from grass roots to the podium by Stirling Council both ...

Crowd Funding has become an increasingly important way to obtain funding for projects and to raise equity. However, as my guest will explain the collection of finance from a variety of participants can be traced back to ancient times, yet has grown exponentially with the power of the internet. Steve Houghton-Burnett is a motivational speaker who runs a successful Change Management consultancy, a business angel and Non-Executive Director of several small fast-growth businesses. Responsible for he...

What can we learn from a dog about how effective we are as a leader? My guest on this show has both a love of dogs and a passion for leadership and believes there is a lot we can learn about our leadership behaviour from our dog. Lesley Hunter is 'The Pack Leader' - a specialist in turning managers into authentic leaders in the workplace. Lesley is an international speaker, author and acclaimed leadership coach who uses a simple metaphor to provoke behavioural change in her audiences and encoura...

Would you like to use your business to help others through charitable contribution? If so some of the questions you may ask yourself are does it make good business sense, why should I do it, what can I do, when, where, who will I help and how? Following last weeks inspirational interview with Stephen Sutton (who has raised enormous finds for the ‘Teenage Cancer Trust’ through his inspirational work and story) and also Mike Pagan, this seems great timing to help you answer some of these really im...

Do you procrastinate? If so, you are not alone! However, if you have a very compelling reason to get things done, it is incredible what you can achieve. Take my guest Stephen Sutton (19) who has been battling cancer since age 15. Stephen has inspired thousands with his positivity and passion for life. He has achieved more than most in a lifetime; winning countless awards and raising over £1m for 'The Teenage Cancer Trust'. Mike Pagan also joins us as a motivational MC and conference speaker who ...

It is amazing how much more we can achieve when we become more efficient. A key characteristic of very successful people is that they have learned to do well some of the things that less successful people just don't like doing. Efficiency is one of those things. By improving our efficiency and giving it focus with the help of self discipline and proven techniques we can achieve so much more. As someone who is always working on turning personal chaos into order meeting the guest on this show Mike...

Are you fascinated by the secrets of people that achieve exceptional results while others seem to struggle? Also, why is it that our school systems don't necessarily accept and support people who are quirky and unconventional? They then leave and achieve exceptional results leaving their doubting teachers looking foolish. My guest left school dyslexic and a no hoper only to discover his natural talents led to him making his first million at the age of 22 and over the next 10 years becoming known...

As the world moves towards increased collaboration aided by our increased connectivity via the internet it is easy to jump into collaborative relationships without fully planning for the risks. Those of us who have been in business a while will have experienced successful and also unsuccessful collaborations and be clear which can leave us feeling restless at night! On this show, I am delighted to welcome Simon Drury and Steve Bernard. Simon is a business psychologist, corporate mentor, coach, t...

For the longest of times we have been diverging; creating groups of people such as tribes, because it was thought (and was true in fact) that there was not enough to go around. This scarcity remained a truth until 1927 when Buckminster Fuller was able to demonstrate that when we co-operate there is abundance, all we have to do is co-operate; scarcity no longer needs to be our operating context. Enter the Internet, a structural change that is fueling global convergence. My guest on this show Mars...

Ever felt like giving up? Sometimes in business days can be tough, however, nothing can really compare with suddenly losing your health. However, through overcoming tragedy, strong mindsets can be built and lessons learned that we can take back into our work to increase our resilience and results. The Mark Colbourne story is incredible. Breaking his back in a near fatal paragliding accident in 2009, Mark was left with lower leg paralysis and drop foot in both feet. He fought for 12 months to wal...

Building empathy between clients and colleagues of different nationalities and from different cultural backgrounds can be very challenging. I am therefore delighted to have one of the world's leading authorities on cultural diversity, intercultural communication and international business practices joining me to help us navigate through this mine field. Deborah Swallow is an International Keynote Speaker, seminar leader, consultant and author with an outstanding global client list. During the sh...

What does it take to be a really engaging leader. Some leaders have it and some simply do not. On this show, I am delighted to be exploring this issue with client and friend Stuart Pickles who knows more than most the importance being an engaging leader. Stuart is an ex Chief Financial officer and coach,who spent 25 years in senior leadership positions in Finance, Sales and transformation, including Unilever, Kraft and Foster’s, where he was CFO for European operations. A qualified accountant he...

Attracting, recruiting and developing talented people to perform at a high level is a real art form. During this show we are going to explore the different facets of talent development. This show will be hosted by David Bassett a senior lecturer from Leeds Metropolitan University. Chris is well known for being the host and founder of this show, however, in his day job is in high demand as a developer of talent. Chris helps businesses to develop their talent and elevate themselves to a higher lev...

How do you run a family business effectively? Recently, Stephen Gould, Managing Director of Everards Brewery Ltd gave us his perspective of leading a sizeable family owned business on behalf of its family owners. I wanted to follow this subject up with a different perspective from someone running their own successful small family business. I could think of no one better to ask than Peter Roper. Peter is a highly successful business development consultant specialising in Family Businesses who is ...