Leaders with impact

May 12 2024
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Want to know the secrets of great leaders? In this show I will be exploring what makes an impactful leader; sharing stories of success and strategies that set them apart. If you are ambitious for your organisation but are struggling to identify what you can do differently as a leader to deliver the right improvements, then hit subscribe to learn how you can get clear on your strategy, implement some self-leadership and connect with those you serve. New episodes are released every fortnight. To find out more: visit www.sundayskies.com/leaders-with-impact-podcast connect https://www.linkedin.com/in/leegriffith/

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(E19) The workplace courage expert Sharon Amesu

May 12 2024 48 mins  
This episode is one about courage. The courage to show up as the leader you want to be. The courage to say the things that need to be said. Leaders in high performing teams, leaders with impact, have that courage - even if it is uncomfortable and messy and doesn’t always go to plan.I’m delighted to speak with Sharon Amesu, an expert in building courage in the workplace. We talk

(E18) Why leaders struggle with annual planning

Apr 28 2024 16 mins  
In this episode I’m exploring the challenges organisations can face when leaders can’t align personal and organisational priorities. I share the reasons why the annual planning process can feel like groundhog day. I discuss the problems caused by poor personal planning and what this means for your different stakeholders. And I share the three foundations all leaders need to hav

(E17) David Melia: consciously still

Apr 14 2024 59 mins  
The NHS is one of those institutions that practically everyone (in the UK anyway) will have come into contact with in one way or another. We might read the headlines, listen to the political speeches or hear about our friends and families' experience. But what is it like to work and lead in the NHS - particularly in the current climate?In this episode I'm chatting to David Melia, C

(E16) The anxiety expert Ashleigh Frater

Mar 31 2024 53 mins  
In today’s episode, I got the chance to chat with anxiety coach Ashleigh Frater. Ashleigh is trained in psychology and counselling and helps female leaders to safely process anxiety and stress so that they can perform at their best. We talk about: what anxiety isthe links between anxiety, stress and burnoutnature or nurturesymptoms and signals to look out forthe environmental and

(E15) Leading with purpose

Mar 17 2024 15 mins  
Do you know the why behind what you’re doing as a leader? I don’t mean the organisational why, but your personal why. Your purpose.In this episode of the leaders with impact podcast we explore the importance of having clarity in your purpose, how that helps organisational performance and what you can do to make sure yours has maximum impact.We explore:Why you need clarity in yo

(E14) Trudie Davies: always inquisitive

Mar 03 2024 34 mins  
What struck me about today’s guest was how comfortable she is in the type of leader she shows up to be. As she’ll admit, it’s been a work in progress over a varied career in the NHS, but a strong sense of her values and a clear purpose to make a difference has helped to guide her in even the most challenging of times.Today I am talking with Trudie Davies, CEO of Gateshead Hea

(E13) The business storytelling expert Janet Murray

Feb 18 2024 40 mins  
One of the most powerful ways a leader can connect with others is through storytelling. But it can be hard to understand how you apply that to your everyday leadership approach, especially if you’re someone who is number or action orientated.But storytelling is at the heart of great strategy and is how the most impactful leaders take people with them.In today’s episode I’m de

(E12) Why your network matters

Feb 04 2024 15 mins  
Today we’re talking about networks and why they’re an important part of your personal leadership strategy. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an extrovert, introvert or ambivert. If you pride yourself in knowing a lot of people or you’d rather be able to count your network on one hand. Because there’s actually a lot more to take into consideration about who you surround y

(E11) Nick Atkin: custodian of culture

Jan 21 2024 44 mins  
Today’s guest is one of the best communicating CEOs I’ve seen for some time. He’s accessible whilst clear about his boundaries, he lives his values, his pride for his county shines through, he recognises the role he plays as a champion and challenger for his sector. And he does it with a humility and good humour. I could have chatted to him all day.I'm delighted to welcome Ni

(E10) The sales expert Jessica Lorimer

Jan 07 2024 50 mins  
What can leaders learn from a sales expert?I used to think sales was something I didn’t need to pay attention to. My focus as a communications expert was to engage, take people with us, not do the tell and sell, which felt emotionless and directive and rarely won hearts and minds for change to happen.But over the past couple of years I’ve had a rethink on what sales means - tha