Swim not Sink Leadership Podcast

Aug 18 2022
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With the Swim not Sink Leadership Podcast, your host James Nagle is on a mission to support first time leaders through what is the most challenging transition in any career. You will hear the insights and experiences of first time leaders, and those who support them, their bosses, HR leaders and head-hunters. So if you are a first time leader who wants a better understanding of what is required to be successful, to “swim not sink”, then this show is a must listen.

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Giving space for creative ideas to flow with David Hall, Managing Director Brita UK

Aug 18 2022 29 mins  
Whilst David´s background has a strong analytical base (a PhD in engineering), it´s clear that he´s energised by solving problems creatively and he has been willing to stretch himself throughout his career. David shared some learnings from running Lego´s in-house creative agency which he wants to keep in his new role at Brita; 1. be clear on what you want and then trust the cre

How I overcame the absence of a role model with DCC’s Judy Makin

Jun 28 2022 28 mins  
When Judy entered the big corner office for the first time, “she felt like a 4 year old trying on her mum’s shoes”. But she is a fast learner who loves firefighting & high pressure situations. She was clear on the the culture she wanted to create, “how can it be better and what are we going to do to get there?” Initially it felt like a lonely battle but now it has been ad

They won’t miss me because I built a great team with Matt Tucker, former COO at OLO which he led to a $3 billion IPO

Jun 16 2022 36 mins  
Matt’s sweet spot is taking companies from Series B to IPO, and it was with Olo that he hit the jackpot. He’s modest enough to recognise that “he served his time at the right time.” But this story of “overnight success” took 9 years, starting with joining Olo as employee #7. His story is all about people. 1.identifying the right ones, trusting his own judgement, and doi

Getting clear on what success looks like with John Broderick

Apr 26 2022 21 mins  
John shares his career journey from a commercial operator to someone whose management mantra became “Deliver the present, create the future and create the right environment for your team to thrive”. His sink moment was an engagement survey in his second GM assignment, where he learnt of the gap between how he wanted to be perceived and how the organisation saw him. But he embra

The best feedback is the one that hurts with Whirlpool’s Matias Caride

Mar 24 2022 24 mins  
Matias views his career journey as a learning journey. And he is “all in”. His innate bias for action and ability to deliver whatever was required meant that sometimes “he was crossing rivers but burning bridges”. Now before moving to action, he pays equal measure to the “how” as to the “what”, and makes sure to “breathe in- breathe out” and do a mental map. He

Why I focus first on earning trust with Wella‘s Ariadne Oliveira

Dec 14 2021 29 mins  
A few highlights from our conversation which are relevant for any leader preparing to transition.1.Why you have to work harder to get to the unfiltered truth as you grow more senior in your career 2.When taking on a new role, her focus is on Earning trust, and you know if you have achieved it by the help you get in the public and private moments 3.She builds trust via vulnerability

What I‘ve learned about transitions as a HR leader in transition with Diageo‘s Ednah Otieno

Nov 28 2021 28 mins  
When her move to Diageo GB was announced, LinkedIn nearly collapsed with the volume of congratulatory messages. So 6 months on, who better to talk to about leadership transitions and what can be done to support those going through them than Ednah. A few highlights from our conversation which are relevant for any leader preparing to transition. •For her the ideal transition plan n

Success in my first season with All-Ireland winning manager Feargal Logan

Nov 01 2021 37 mins  
In Ireland, Feargal needs no introduction. In August he led Tyrone to the All-Ireland football championship in his first year as coach, the first time in 14 years and for only the fourth time in history. For listeners outside Ireland, his story is equally remarkable and relevant. To put it in context, in sporting terms his achievement as manager is like winning the Champion’s Lea

The benefit of an overseas move with Diageo´s Graham Villiers-Tuthill

Jun 21 2021 27 mins  
With companies reviewing their work policies, not just working from home but also international moves, it´s a good time to consider the merits of expat assignments. Who better to discuss this topic with than with Graham who is now in his 3rd role abroad? Graham is the Marketing and Innovation Director for East Africa Breweries, Diageo´s largest beer market. Points we covered •H

Why a “boomerang move” made sense for me with Reckitt´s Nick Sedgwick

May 10 2021 31 mins  
In a time where professionals change roles every 4 years on average and companies merge, get acquired and expand every day, there is a good chance you might become a boomerang employee. "Boomerang employee" refers to a person who is rehired by a former employer. Who better to discuss this topic with than an experienced general manager still in the critical first 90 days? Nick is th