Best Erik Koch Podcasts (2025)

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The Craft of Leadership 25:20

1M ago25:20

25:20

Send us a text In this conversation, Guy Bloom discusses the importance of viewing leadership as a craft and the necessity of proactive learning for personal and professional development. He emphasizes the significance of being aware of one's learning journey, the flow state of competence, and the need for tools and techniques to navigate challenge…

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Charlie Brackley And Steve Phillip, Mental Health At Work 57:12

2M ago57:12

57:12

Send us a text This conversation delves into the critical topic of mental health in the workplace, featuring insights from Steve Phillip (The Jordan Legacy) and Charie Brackley. They share their personal experiences and professional backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of open discussions about mental health, the impact of corporate responsibili…

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Erik Korsvik Østergaard, Anticipatory Leadership 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

Send us a text In this episode of Leadership Bites, Guy Bloom and Erik Korsvik Østergaard discuss the evolving landscape of leadership in the context of future trends as set out in Erik's book Anticipatory Leadership, particularly focusing on the implications of technology and AI. They explore the importance of futures literacy, emotional engagemen…

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Rob Oxley, The Road To Platinum 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

Send us a text In this episode of Leadership Bites, Rob Oxley, Head of HR, UK for John Sisk and Son Ltd, talks with Guy Bloom about the journey of achieving and maintaining the Platinum Investors in People (IIP) certification. Rob shares insights into the importance of external validation, the role of reflection in continuous improvement, and the e…

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Kyle McDowell, Begin With WE 58:21

3M ago58:21

58:21

Send us a text In this episode of Leadership Bites, Kyle McDowell shares his transformative journey from a corporate leader to an author and speaker. He discusses the importance of care in leadership, the hunger for a better work environment, and the principles that guide effective leadership. The conversation delves into the significance of trust,…

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Ken Rusk, The Blue Collar Advocacy 47:16

3M ago47:16

47:16

Send us a text In this episode of Leadership Bites, Ken shares his journey as a blue collar entrepreneur and the inspiration behind his book 'Blue Collar Cash'. He discusses the importance of taking action, setting timelines for goals, and challenges the traditional notion that college is the only path to success. Ken emphasizes the value of blue c…

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Dr. Joel A Davis Brown, The Souls Of Queer Folk 58:24

3M ago58:24

58:24

Send us a text In this episode of Leadership Bites, Guy Bloom interviews Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown, Esq, an organizational development expert, author of The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice about the evolving landscape of leadership, particularly in the context of diversity, equity, and incl…

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Paul "Gravy" Kent Graeve: How To Unlock Data For Leaders 56:55

3M ago56:55

56:55

Send us a text In this episode of Leadership Bites, Guy Bloom interviews Data Coach Paul Graeve, who shares insights on the intersection of leadership and data management. Paul emphasizes the simplicity of data, debunks myths surrounding its complexity, and discusses the critical role leaders play in fostering a data-driven culture. He highlights t…

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The return of Bob De Koch And Phillip Clampitt "Leading With Care In A Tough World" 1:04:59

3M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Send us a text In this episode of Leadership Bites, Guy Bloom engages with Bob De koch and Phil Clampitt, co-authors of 'Leading with Care in a Tough World.' They discuss the critical issues in leadership today, including the alarming statistics on employee engagement, the integration of skills and beliefs in leadership practices, and the importanc…

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Roger Steare, The Corporate Philosopher 1:10:33

4M ago1:10:33

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Send us a text Roger Steare, a philosopher in business, helps people think about their purpose, values, and how to make the right decisions. He has developed a moral reasoning framework and emphasizes the importance of compassion, friendship, and fairness in ethical decision-making. He believes that integrity is demonstrated through the alignment o…

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Josh Fletcher, The Wellness Blueprint 1:02:14

4M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Send us a text In this conversation, Guy Bloom and Josh Fletcher delve into the complexities of stress management, exploring its dual nature as both a necessary and potentially harmful aspect of life. Josh shares his personal journey, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and coping strategies in managing stress effectively. They discuss th…

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Joe Davis, MD & Partner at BCG, Author of The Generous Leader 54:47

11M ago54:47

54:47

Send us a text In this episode of the Leadership Bites podcast, host Guy Bloom sits down with Joe Davis, MD and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and author of "The Generous Leader." Their conversation delves into the core themes of Davis's book, exploring the philosophy and practices behind generous leadership and its transformative impact…

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Rob Moore, Disruptive Entrepreneur 53:40

12M ago53:40

53:40

Send us a text In this episode of Leadership Bites, Guy Bloom interviews Rob Moore, a disruptive entrepreneur and author. Rob shares his background and accomplishments, including being a bestselling author and owning multiple businesses and rental units. He also discusses his personal darkness and the importance of facing and overcoming challenges.…

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Janice Omadeke, Mentorship Unlocked 46:27

1y ago46:27

46:27

Send us a text Janice Omadeke, author of 'Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success', discusses the importance of mentorship and the different types of mentors one should have in their life. She emphasizes the need for clarity in what you want to work on with a mentor and the importance of building a mentor persona…

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Scott Greenberg: Stop the SHIFT show 47:39

1y ago47:39

47:39

Send us a text In this episode of Leadership Bytes, Guy Bloom interviews Scott Greenberg about managing hourly workers. They discuss the differences between hourly and salaried workers, the importance of adapting to different generations in the workplace, and the need for continuous improvement in leadership. Scott shares insights from his book, St…

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Dr. Michael J Schwartz: Fauci's Fiction (COVID reviewed) 1:26:46

1+ y ago1:26:46

1:26:46

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Guy Bloom interviews Michael J Schwartz about his book 'Fauci's Fiction' and discusses various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. They cover topics such as the introduction of Dr. Anthony Fauci, reactions to COVID-19, early observations and predictions, testing and data collection, mutations and strains of COV…

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Jennifer Sundberg: Collective Intelligence: How to build a business that's smarter than you 1:03:35

1+ y ago1:03:35

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Send us a text Welcome to this episode of Leadership Bites! In today's conversation, Jennifer Sundberg, co-chief executive of Board Intelligence, delves into the transformative power of collective intelligence in decision-making within organizations. She emphasizes the need to move away from the superstar CEO model and instead focus on empowering e…

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Staz: The Hard Road Will Take You Home 1:07:10

1+ y ago1:07:10

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Send us a text In this conversation, Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker, a former UK Special Forces operator, discusses the qualities that make Special Forces special and the rigorous selection process. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and decision-making in high-pressure situations. Staz shares a personal experience of conflict withi…

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Dr. Joe Folkman: Leadership Excellence Unveiled 46:13

1+ y ago46:13

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Send us a text Welcome to another tantalizing episode of "Leadership Bites," the podcast that serves up bite-sized leadership wisdom for leaders and enthusiasts alike. I'm your host and leadership specialist, Guy Bloom, and today, we have a true luminary in the world of leadership joining us - Dr. Joe Folkman, PhD. Dr. Joe Folkman is not only a dis…

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Craig Harrison: The Longest Kill 1:04:03

1+ y ago1:04:03

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Send us a text Welcome to another compelling episode of "Leadership Bites," the podcast that serves up bite-sized wisdom for leaders and aspiring leaders alike. I'm your host, Guy Bloom, a leadership specialist with a passion for exploring the hidden gems of leadership. In this episode, we have a truly extraordinary guest joining us. Craig Harrison…

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Dr. Karolin Helbig: Insights from 'The Psychological Safety Playbook' 41:04

1+ y ago41:04

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Send us a text Join us for an enlightening episode as we welcome the distinguished Dr. Karolin Helbig, renowned author of "The Psychological Safety Playbook." Dr. Helbig is a leading expert in the field of psychology and workplace dynamics, and her book is a groundbreaking resource that offers practical strategies to cultivate psychological safety …

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Doctor Jenny King & Professor David Pendleton: Navigating Tough Conversations 1:03:41

1+ y ago1:03:41

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of "Leadership Bites" the podcast where we delve deep into the world of leadership with experts who are at the forefront of their fields. I'm your host, Guy Bloom, a leadership specialist with a passion for exploring the nuances of effective leadership. In this episode, we have not one but two distinguished…

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Maria Hawley: HR Leader of the Year 2023 1:02:34

1+ y ago1:02:34

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Send us a text Join us for an insightful and inspiring episode as we sit down with Maria Hawley, the Director of People at Fisher German LLP and the esteemed winner of the HR Leader of the Year award for 2023. Maria is not only a shining example of HR excellence but also a trailblazer in her field, recognized for her outstanding contributions to th…

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Dr. Elizabeth Moran: Breaking Barriers and Moving Forward 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, we have the privilege of hosting the remarkable Dr. Elizabeth Moran, a renowned author, and thought leader in the field of personal development and resilience. Dr. Moran is the brilliant mind behind the best-selling book "Forward," which has been transforming lives and helping individuals overcome obstacles…

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Do I have a voice? 37:44

2y ago37:44

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of "Do I Have a Voice?" join your hosts, Professor David Pendleton and Guy Bloom, as they delve into the empowering topic of people finding their voices, expressing opinions, and embracing the courage to offer them. In a world where information is abundant and social platforms are ubiquitous, the abi…

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Leadership Unveiled: A 35-Year Journey with Garry Ridge, Ex-CEO of WD-40 34:29

2y ago34:29

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Send us a text Are you curious about the secrets of successful leadership and building a thriving company culture? Join us as we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Garry Ridge, the former CEO of WD-40, and a renowned culture coach. In this captivating episode, podcast host Guy Bloom, a distinguished Leadership Specialist, sits down with Garry…

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John Riordan: Why working from home makes sense 43:18

2y ago43:18

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jon Riordan, a true pioneer in the world of remote work and community empowerment. With a remarkable background as Chairman of Grow Remote, Board Director/NED, Board Advisor, Mentor, and Occasional Investor, Jon brings a wealth of experience from his time at renowned companies like Shopify,…

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Dr. Richard Safeer: A Cure For The Common Company 49:29

2y ago49:29

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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director, Employee Health and Well-being at John Hopkins, author of "A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization." Dr. Safeer is a leading expert in company culture and health, and in …

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Professor Costas Andriopoulos: Purposeful Curiousity 57:36

2y ago57:36

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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, we explore the power of purposeful curiosity with Professor Costas Andriopoulos, the Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Associate Dean for Entrepreneurship and Director of Bayes X at Bayes Business School, City, University London. Costas has spent the last five years interviewing the most cu…

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Sandeep Chennakeshu: Your Company Is Your Castle 49:00

2y ago49:00

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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the world of business transformation with Sandeep Chennakeshu, author of the book "Your Company Is Your Castle: How to Maximize Your Company's Potential by Transforming the Organization." Sandeep is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience in transforming companies and l…

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Jessica Kriegel: How Workplaces Benefit From Ditching Generational Stereotypes 46:55

2y ago46:55

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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Jessica Kriegel, the Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners, to discuss the importance of workplace culture in today's organizations. Jessica is an expert in the field of workplace culture and has written extensively on the subject, including her book "Unfairly Labele…

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Paul Hutchinson: Fund Manager Turned Child Trafficking Activist 1:14:52

2y ago1:14:52

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Send us a text Ten years ago, Paul Hutchinson was living a life that most people only dream of. As a successful multi-billion dollar fund manager, he had everything that money could buy. But everything changed when he was introduced to the horrific world of child trafficking. Human trafficking is the second-largest criminal enterprise globally, and…

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Big Tech Layoffs with The Professor & The Coach 31:17

2y ago31:17

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Send us a text Welcome to this week's episode of Leadership Bites, where we discuss the latest developments in the world of technology. In this episode, we will be exploring the big tech layoffs of 2023, which have already seen over 100,000 workers being laid off in just the first six weeks of the year. According to data compiled by Layoffs.fyi, an…

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Dawn Marriott: Private Equity, People and Culture 47:11

2y ago47:11

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Send us a text Dawn Marriott is a partner and head of the Portfolio Team at Hg. Hg is a leading European investor in software and services, focused on backing businesses that change how we all do business. Deep technology expertise, complemented by vertical application specialisation and dedicated operational support, provides a compelling proposit…

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Ollie Ollerton: BreakPoint 46:19

2y ago46:19

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Send us a text Founded by Ollie Ollerton, former UK Special Forces in 2015, BreakPoint offers courses to organisations and individuals. They're designed to change the way you think, enabling positive change, unearthing potential and invigorating mental wellbeing. Ollie Ollerton has lived an incredible life. Survivor of a freak accident aged 10, tou…

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Sophie Wade: Empathy Works! 48:15

2y ago48:15

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Send us a text Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, and Workforce Innovation Specialist at future-of-work consultancy, Flexcel Network. Sophie’s advisory services and workshops help leaders adapt to attract, engage, and retain a multigenerational distributed workforce. Sophie’s second book is "Empathy Works: The Key to Com…

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The NHS has a problem! with The Professor & The Coach 35:20

2+ y ago35:20

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Send us a text The rather amazing David Pendleton and myself have a conversation about the NHS, this is something that is dear to David's heart and he really has a deep understanding of the topic. This is David's article on Linked In, on the topic: Click here. It is no secret that the National Health Service, or NHS, is facing numerous challenges i…

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James Baker, Head of HR, Overseas Markets at Jaguar Land Rover 51:46

2+ y ago51:46

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Send us a text James Baker is the Head of HR, Overseas Markets at Jaguar Land Rover. In this generalist business partnering role, James is responsible for influencing and driving the People strategy, inclusive of Organisation Design, Talent Management, Change Management, Resourcing, Engagement, Employee Relations, Strategic Workforce Planning and o…

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Bob DeKoch and Phillip G. Clampitt: Leading With Care in a Tough World: Beyond Servant Leadership 58:52

2+ y ago58:52

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Send us a text Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt, long-time collaborators, draw on their years of innovative practice and research to describe with vivid, real-world experiences, how leading with care enriches people and transforms organizations in our challenging times. DeKoch, with over 40 years of diverse executive leadership experience, which includ…

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Jenni Smyth, Head of Leadership, Learning, Talent and D&I for Corporate Units at BT 41:28

2+ y ago41:28

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Send us a text Jenni Smyth is incredibly experienced in developing strategies and leading work that builds organisational effectiveness and enables the delivery of business plans. She has huge experience in HR leadership, having had accountability for all elements of HR and led specialist learning and talent teams. Jenni is a natural strategic thin…

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Elona Mortimer-Zhika, CEO, IRIS Software Group 52:12

2+ y ago52:12

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Send us a text Elona Mortimer-Zhika is the inspirational CEO of IRIS Software Group and is responsible for all operations across the Group and this weeks guest on the Leadership Bites podcast. On this episode we talk about: Humble upbringing An education in diversity "The luck winner of...." (No luck involved) "My dad's my hero" Proud to be an acco…

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Calvin Robinson, Reverend, Political Adviser, TV/radio Presenter, Conservative Commentator 46:42

2+ y ago46:42

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Send us a text Calvin Robinson is Minister-in-Charge, Christ Church Harlesden. Calvin is a political adviser, TV/radio presenter, and conservative commentator. You may well know him, from his appearances on GB News and his Common Sense Crusade (Sundays 2 - 4 pm). Calvin started life in Mansfield, in the mining town area of Nottingham. He grew up in…

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Marty Strong, CEO, Navy Seal, Author 54:24

2+ y ago54:24

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Send us a text Marty Strong has been a leader and business consultant for decades, first in uniform as a combat-decorated Navy SEAL, and then in commercial business. Marty is a thought-provoking writer, speaker, and guest expert with over 350 appearances on national cable TV and hundreds of radio and Podcast interviews to his credit. Marty is the a…

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Jay Bousada, CEO, Thrillworks 51:44

2+ y ago51:44

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Send us a text Jay Bousada, is never one to shy away from breaking things down and finding smarter, more effective ways to do them, Jay founded Thrillworks in 1999 to help organizations take full advantage of the potential of digital. He’s a born problem solver, beginning his career as an Engineer before turning his attention to technology. Now, as…

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Simon Townsley, Photo Journalist 50:05

2+ y ago50:05

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Send us a text Simon Townsley is an acclaimed international photojournalist and twice recipient of the British Press Photographer of the Year Award. Simon is known for his ability to connect with people and convey their story with dignity, even in extreme contexts. “Trust is an essential value in being able capture a powerful image, but trust isn’t…

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Dawn Airey, CEO 39:42

2+ y ago39:42

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Send us a text On this episode of Leadershp Bites we have Dawn Airey. Dawn is a powerhouse of street smarts, commercial acumen and drive. I have seen her operate in a number of different spaces, she is a tour de force, she is also compassionate and higly dialled in to the context and the moment. We spoke about: ✅ Senior Teams ✅ Culture ✅ Get messag…

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Lee Chambers, Autism & Workplace Wellbeing 53:15

2+ y ago53:15

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Send us a text Lee Chambers is an award-winning British psychologist, coach and entrepreneur. Featured widely across the media, from the Telegraph to Vogue and the Guardian. His own journey has been one of challenges and successes, in Lee's own bio he refers to himself as The Black Autistic Guy. He is far more than that! Great British Entrepreneur …

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Mike Kocsis, Balance My Hormones & Testosterone Replacement 39:08

2+ y ago39:08

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Send us a text Mike Kocsis is the owner of Balance My Hormones, who provides clients with over 25 years of experience in TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy)/HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). My conversation with Mike, who set up the company is one that I think is hugely relevant to a huge proportion of men. Yes women as well, however, I wanted …

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John Spencer, Connected Soldier 47:35

2+ y ago47:35

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Send us a text John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognised expert and advisor on urban warfare and other military related topics. Considered one of the world’s leading expert on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to four-star generals and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as pa…

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Bonnie Low-Kramen, Be The Ultimate Assistant 48:52

2+ y ago48:52

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Send us a text For 25 years, Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the Personal Assistant to a celebrity couple, actors Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich. We talk about: The make-up of a great Executive Assistant How one gets to work as an EA for the most senior people How EAs make the workplace better Why a great EA is a person you want next to you in an Apo…

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