The Strategic Leader

May 14 2024 2
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The Strategic Leader is a podcast for busy leaders to learn how to be naturally strategic, so that you can operate with impact and sit at the top table with confidence, with clear and actionable tips to demystify strategy and help you to succeed. With your hosts Gemma Bullivant, Executive Coach and Strategic HR Consultant, and Fiona Craig, strategist, founder and coaching lead at Good Thinking.

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1.1 - The 3 Essential Keys to Being Strategic

Oct 24 2023 26 mins  
Join us as we uncover the 3 essential keys to strategic thinking that will elevate your leadership impact and reshape your approach to strategy. And by the way, you can already do them…

1.2 - Crafting a Simple Yet Effective Strategy

Oct 31 2023 32 mins  
In this episode, we're delving deep into the art of crafting a strategy that is simple, yet highly effective. We'll explore the importance of simplicity in strategy, how to differentiate a strategy from an action plan, and why it's crucial to align your strategy with the overarching goals of your business.

1.3 - Why thinking strategically is important in your career

Nov 08 2023 23 mins  
Are you looking to operate more strategically in your career? Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be strategic, or why it's essential for career progression? Join us in this episode as we explore the significance of strategic thinking at every career level. From understanding job leveling and its relationship with strategic thinking to practical tips for honing your strat

1.4 - Overcoming Internal Barriers to Strategic Thinking

Nov 15 2023 26 mins  
In this thought-provoking episode, Gemma Bullivant and Fiona Craig take a deep dive into the internal obstacles that can hold us back from embracing strategic thinking. Have you ever asked yourself, "What if I sound stupid?" or "What if it goes wrong?" These are the questions that often loom large when we're on the cusp of transitioning from our comfort zones to the growth zone in

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Nov 18 2023
This podcast explores and demystifies strategy to equip you with the tools to be naturally strategic. Our mission? To empower you to think, act and feel naturally more strategic.

1.5 - Exploring the Three A's of Strategic Thinking

Nov 28 2023 32 mins  
Join us as we explore Harvard Business Reviews strategic thinking model from 3 helpful perspectives - how you think, how you plan, and what you do.

1.6 - Why HR belongs on the Executive Team

Dec 12 2023 32 mins  
This episode explores the challenges faced by HR professionals in attaining a seat at the executive table, the pivotal role of HR in the knowledge economy, the impact of HR's historical roots in compliance and governance, and the importance of self-awareness for HR leaders.

1.7 - From Reactive to Transformational: Taking HR to the Next Level

Jan 09 2024 32 mins  
This episode explores the necessity for HR to evolve through various maturity levels, from reactive governance to proactive transformation. Striking a balance between efficient routine processes and forward-thinking strategies

1.8 Unlocking the Power of Strategic Self-Care

Jan 23 2024 32 mins  
Gemma and Fiona stress the importance of being mindful about personal well-being, emotional states, and intentional resets to show up strategically in professional settings.

1.9 - How to Apply Strategic Thinking to Simple Tasks

Feb 07 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, we discuss a model that can be applied to various scenarios, from larger strategic initiatives to everyday tasks like planning a Christmas party.