Beyond Potential

In this Toms Talk episode, we discuss what's going on with AI in the world of coaching, leadership, and the businesses and clients we're working with.

Is it something to be afraid of?

Is it something we can all be using more?

What's holding us back from really embracing AI for all our benefits?

We also give some advice from our own experiences.

Enjoy the episode.

It's a bonus episode!

On 11 March, it's the release of one of our host, Tom Emery's first book, People People: Reach Your Full Potential as a Chief HR Officer.

In this short bonus episode, the Toms talk about the book, where Tom E found the inspiration to become an author, and what it's all about. 

They also share a great introductory offer and a launch webinar that will take place on 6 March (not 7 March as stated in the podcast - Tom E's mistake). 

You can find more detail on how to register for this at https://www.hex-development.com/events/people-people-launch-webinar. 

We're back with a very special guest, Dr Amanda Potter. Amanda is our first returning guest, and we're thrilled to have her back to talk about a subject that comes up regularly with our clients - resilience.

We dig into this important subject: what it is, how our resilience is tested in trying circumstances, and some practical tools to build our resilience and therefore our effectiveness in life and work.

It's a great episode!

You can find out more about Amanda and her work at https://www.betalent.com/. Don't forget to check out Amanda's podcast, The Chief Psychology Officer - it's not to be missed.

For the free fact sheet Amanda mentions on boosting resilience, please get in touch with one of us. 

In this Toms Talk episode of Beyond Potential, we dive into the books, articles, and podcasts that have been shaping our thinking lately. From insightful leadership reads to thought-provoking podcasts, we share key takeaways and how they’re influencing our approach to work, growth, and beyond.

Are you finding joy in your life and work?

This week the Toms are joining by the incredible Raquel Braganza. Raquel is a life coach who not only thinks finding joy is the secret to success in so many areas of life, but also brings joy to everything she does.

We talk to Raquel about the value of joy and get some practical ways we can use it to enhance our work and wellbeing.

We hope you find as much joy in listening as we found in talking to Raquel!

Learn more about Raquel’s work here:

https://www.instagram.com/raquelbraganza_lifecoach

It's time for another Toms Talk episode and this week we're talking about one of our favourite topics - longevity.

We delve into the topic of longevity, exploring personal experiences, mindset, and the importance of social connections. We discuss how mindset influences physical health, the significance of reflection and planning for the future, and the role of small habit changes in promoting well-being.

The conversation also highlights the importance of social connections and setting boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance, ultimately encouraging listeners to take action towards a longer, healthier life.

Lots to think about, and hopefully some good takeaways. Enjoy!

We're back for season 2!

In this episode, we discuss our exciting plans for season 2 of Beyond Potential. We talk about upcoming episodes, which will include deeper dives into specific topics, more content from us and our work, and the introduction of new guests. It's going to be an insightful and practical season (and hopefully entertaining too).

This week it's a Toms Talk episode as we round up a fantastic 2024 and look to an exciting 2025. 

We reflect on how Beyond Potential has grown and evolved over its first 25 episodes and celebrate many of the incredible guests we've had the opportunity to talk to.

We look at how we've grown as hosts, from feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable when recording our initial episode, to feeling confident and (a little) more capable as we end the year.

We also project forward to 2025 and talk about how we're going to evolve the podcast so that it's even more insightful, educational, and entertaining than it is today.

Thank you to our guests this year Jo Smedley, Claire Fielding, Emma Lloyd, Robin Waite, Zoe Holland MBE, Steve Salee, Andy Morris, Leanne Spencer, Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, Dr Amanda Potter, Andrew Bennie, Adele Stickland, Debra Corey, Samantha Strawford, Andre Coggins, Anwen Bottois, Aimee Bateman, and Nick Cresswell. 

Have a listen - you won't regret it!

This week, in our penultimate episode of 2024, Tom Mason is taking a well-earned holiday so Tom Emery is flying solo.

Hopefully, you won't miss Tom M too much as we have a terrific guest, Nick Creswell, who is the Global Head of Culture and Talent at energy firm Ørsted.

Nick gives us a snapshot of his varied career before taking us up to date with his current role, which has involved leading significant change and being right on the edge of his learning. He also talks about how encouraging people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is so valuable in high performing organisations. 

It's a gem of a conversation and Nick shares some great insight and practical tips. Have a pen and paper handy to take a few notes!

You can find out more about Ørsted here. 

This week we're joined by the incredible Aimee Bateman. Aimee is an award winning founder, speaker, coach, and the host of the Female Further podcast.

In 2010, after a decade working within the talent development space, Aimee started a YouTube channel in her kitchen with a £10 second-hand camera she'd bought on eBay. We talk about what inspired Aimee and how she built Careercake into an award winning e-learning company before successfully selling to the world's leading e-learning platform, SocialTalent.

You can contact Aimee at www.aimeebateman.com.