The People Assured Podcast

Oct 07 2023

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I've a passion and curiosity for developing people and building teams — be it in global companies, schools or youth organizations. In this podcast I discuss core skills for work and life — non-technical skills that help us to work well with others, manage ourselves, adjust to change and (hopefully!) grow in confidence. Contact Ian: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianfosterpeopleassured/

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A career in consulting & the power of active listening, with guest, Peter Siggins: Episode #5

Oct 07 2023 23 mins

Welcome to the People Assured podcast where I discuss core skills for work and life. I’m your host, Ian Foster, and in this episode (#5, 23 minutes) I interview Peter Siggins about his 23 year career in consulting, and the power of active listening. We discuss: Why consulting? Consulting roles and skills What clients look forCreating a win-winThe power of active listening … and

Creativity & The Innovation Mindset: Episode #4

Sep 02 2023 4 mins

Welcome to the People Assured Podcast, where I discuss skills for work and life. I’m your host, Ian Foster and in this 5-minute episode (#4) I discuss Creativity and The Innovation Mindset — how organizations need to embrace diversity, be open to change, and build a culture of creativity. I hope you enjoy it! Please share and subscribe.Best wishes, IanEmail: ianfoster@peopleass

Critical Thinking: Episode #3

Jun 17 2023 6 mins

Welcome to the People Assured podcast, where I discuss skills for work and life. I’m your host, Ian Foster and in this 6-minute episode (#3) I discuss Critical Thinking — the ability to collect and analyze data and information, in an unbiased and disciplined way, in order to form a judgement. I hope you enjoy it! Please share and subscribe.Best wishes, IanEmail: ianfoster@peopl

What Nature can teach us about leadership, with guest, Jonathan Manley: Episode #2

Apr 01 2023 18 mins

Welcome to the People Assured podcast where I discuss core skills for work and life. I’m your host, Ian Foster, and in this episode (#2, 18 minutes) I discuss what Nature can teach us about leadership with wildlife advocate and multi-time CIO, Jonathan Manley. I hope you enjoy it! Please share and subscribe.Best wishes, IanEmail: [email protected] profile: https

Adaptability: Episode #1

Dec 01 2022 3 mins

Welcome to the People Assured podcast where I discuss core skills for work and life. I’m your host, Ian Foster, and in this 3-minute episode (#1) I discuss adaptability — an ability to adjust and a willingness to change to meet different conditions in an ever-changing world. Thanks for listening. Enjoy!Contact Ian: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/i