Practical Leadership Podcast

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Fabrice Desmarescaux, who brought profound insights from his experience in leadership development with McKinsey in Asia. Fabrice shared his holistic approach to leadership which encompasses not just business performance but the human elements that drive sustainable success. He introduced several key concepts for leaders striving t

In this inspiring episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tim Dumas, an expert in fostering champion mindsets. Tim shared profound insights on how true leadership involves striving for personal greatness while bringing out the greatness in others, a concept he encapsulates with the term "magnanimity." Tim elaborates on practical methods and frameworks that any

In this episode, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Geoff Burch, the renowned business guru known for his unconventional insights into management and leadership. Geoff takes us on a funny yet profoundly insightful journey through the quirks and conundrums of business management, sharing models, methods, and frameworks that challenge conventional wisdom. Geoff introduced th

In this eye-opening episode with Tony Brooks, we dive deep into the often overlooked ways our survival thinking can unintentionally hijack our leadership and personal growth. Tony enlightens us with his "5 ways survival thinking hijacks you," which are crucial for anyone in a leadership role or on a self-improvement journey. These insights include: The pervasive Imposter Syndrome,

Peter Thomson is the UK's most prolific business development author with immense experience in the field. His story is fascinating as thought he had he retired at 42, only to have to reinvent himself when the sale of his business went pear-shaped. We have an enlightening discussion about the profound impact of personal identity on one's level of success. It's a concept that people

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dre Baldwin, an athlete, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of WorkOnYourGame. In this episode, Dre discusses his background as a walk-on basketball player and how he overcame setbacks and challenges to become a successful entrepreneur. He shares his insights on developing mental toughness, building confidence, and the importance of discipline

Unleashing the Leader Within: A Conversation with Fran O'Connor In this episode, I interview Fran O'Connor, a leadership coach, team trainer, and much more. Fran shares her journey from PR to coaching, the challenges and triumphs she encountered, and the lessons she learned both in her professional and personal life. She shares her insights on leadership, providing feedback, and ma

Rachel Edmondson-Clarke's journey from her receptionist in her mother's hair salon via collapsing on the boardroom floor to her mission driven coaching practice today is a voyage to behold. She sold me on the idea that we have to pay attention to and manage our moods as well as our emotions. (Pay attention to the difference here!). She has quite the turn of phrase: listening to the

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Ptashko, a remarkable individual with experience in the world of social enterprises and foundations. Our conversation revolved around two crucial aspects of promoting social change: resilience and authenticity. Peter's wealth of knowledge and expertise in mentoring social startups became evident as he shared his insights. He

Today I'm talking to Tom Willis, partner at Phoenix Performance Partners. Tom is an expert in helping executives and their entire leadership teams create cultures that foster growth. Tom shares the challenge with culture. Culture is the set of unconcious rules that drive everything in any organisation. And how then, can you change something that you are simply not aware of? Tom tal