Get Amplified

Feb 16 2024

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Podcast series GET AMPLIFIED where we’re going to be talking about everything to do with working in the tech industry from staying ahead of the pace of change to fulfilment and well-being.Hosting the series will be Sam Routledge former CTO at Softcat who will be joined by Vicky Reddington from the Amplified Group. The team will be joined by leaders in the tech industry who will share their stories. We are going to share things we wish we knew 20 years ago. This is not rocket science but, we are going to highlight many of the things we do subconsciously and with a more conscious approach, done with intent and purpose can be hugely impactful. We will break it down and make it practical! Like everything we do at the Amplified Group, we will keep it real, it will be relevant and it will be lively!

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Don't Get Lost in the Noise with Jason Tooley, techUK Board Member

Feb 16 2024 42 mins

Brace yourself for leadership lessons that are as impactful as they are practical. We're joined by Jason Tooley, EMEA Sales Leader and Board Member of techUK, who shares what he has learnt from his 35 years of experience in the tech industry.Strap in for a journey through the challenges and strategies of leading transformations, especially within the backdrop of EMEA. We'll dissect

Decoding the True Value of Platforms and Winning Customers with Paul Wiefels, Chasm Group

Feb 02 2024 47 mins

Discover the ripple effects of interest rates on the tech industry as we sit down with Paul Wiefels from the Chasm Group. Our enlightening conversation traverses the current challenges faced by tech firms, especially in the bustling hub of the San Francisco Bay Area. From the precarious dance of hiring to the tough decisions on layoffs, Paul unpacks the ways companies are striving

Building a Powerhouse Sales Team with Andy Wills, EMEA Sales Enablement Director, Dynatrace

Jan 18 2024 48 mins

If steering a sales team to greatness has ever felt like herding cats, you're in for a treat. In this episode, we chat with Andy Wills, EMEA Sales Enablement Director at Dynatrace. Andy tells us when a business has all the ingredients to be successful it is the people that will make the difference, yet businesses very often neglect to invest in leadership skills.We share laughs and

A New Perspective on Team Performance and Productivity

Nov 24 2023 37 mins

Ever wondered what propels a high-performance team? Vic is on this special Amplified only podcast, with co-host Pippa Hutchinson to give you an insider's view. We dig deep into the dynamics of highly productive teams, who are not just aligned and collaborative, but also exhibit a strong sense of belonging. If you’re struggling with team productivity, being asked to do more with l

Elevating Tech Skills with the Human Approach: A Masterclass from Ben Pearce founder of Elevated You

Nov 09 2023 37 mins

What a thought provoking session Sam and I had with the highly engaging and incredibly energising Ben Pearce. Ben has two decades of tech go to market under his belt with Microsoft. The later 10 years, as a leader he realised he didn’t need to coach his team on the tech stuff, but the critical human skills needed to influence both internal stakeholders and customers. Packed with

Using Our Elbows ... The Art of Inclusive Leadership with Mark Murphy, Director Global Partner Marketing at Cisco

Oct 16 2023 40 mins

How do we make space in our work life for everyone to have a voice? What better person to speak to than Mark Murphy, Director of Global Partner Marketing at Cisco.Mark shares his experience of fostering and supporting a culture of inclusivity at Cisco. One of Mark’s many great roles involved co-leading the Cisco Pride and LGBTQ+ global community. His story is not just about leade

Stress: One size does not fit all - Dr Hayley Lewis

Oct 06 2023 44 mins

How do you cope with stress in the workplace? Do you ever feel like your stress is managing you rather than the other way around? We came across a wonderful sketchnote by Dr Hayley Lewis and knew we had to get her back for a chat on Get Amplified to delve into this some more.Stress can affect all of us at different times. Hayley is quick to point out that not all stress is

Leadership is for Everybody - Chris Woodward, Workforce Transformation Consultant

Sep 21 2023 35 mins

How strategic is HR within your organisation? In this episode, Chris Woodward, a workforce transformation consultant, joins the conversation with Sam and Vic around moving from a resource-based view of managers to a talent-based view where everybody has potential. We need to ensure the value of strategic HR is known. We need to think about how to maximise the potential of people. A

What can we learn from a Pharmaceutical Leader? Ian Braithwaite Senior VP World Wide Clinical Trials

Sep 08 2023 36 mins

After a Get Amplified break we're back with a flurry of exciting new guests. We kick off September by looking outside of the tech industry to see what we can learn from the Pharma industry. Not only are both industries affected by high attrition, particularly through Covid, but both share the same challenges of time to market – of people being pulled in different directions, with

The Learnings of a CEO Coach - Andy Hunt

May 11 2023 46 mins

We had such fun recording this podcast, it is relevant for everyone. Andy Hunt gives us a sneak peek into the conversations and insights he focuses on as a CEO coach. The lessons Andy shares are not just for CEOs, but for any leader or aspiring leader. We touch on a wealth of topics such as:1) How the best leaders are coaches.2) Why culture is a vehicle for scale (it's a magnet).3)