Bold Behaviour with Alex Bond Burnett

By Alex Bond Burnett

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The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

Bold Behaviour with Alex Bond Burnett episodes:

June 23, 202220. Handling yourself in a Global Crisis from CFO John Irvine
How would you, or have you handled the pressure from global crises? Join guest John Irvine, a global CFO Formerly of GE and Current. who sat through the 2008 financial crisis with GE, leading his team through acquisitions and private equity at a time when keeping the balance between the client's needs and keeping a company afloat was treacherous.
In the episode we discuss:
What to bear in mind working with different cultures, from the UK, mainland Europe, two stints in Tokyo, Melbourne and Boston USA.

How we handled the fallout when news broke about Lehman Brothers in 2008, and how that helped him through the pandemic

How to deal with guesswork and ambiguity when your job relies on accuracy
Links:
Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnairvine/
Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bond-burnett-presents/
Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources
Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
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43min
May 27, 202219. The Value of of leaders being their whole selves, Vineta Bajaj Group Finance Director Ocado PLC
In this episode, Alexandra is speaking with Group Finance Director Vineta Bajaj about her journey in the fast-growing online grocer Ocado.
Starting her career with KPMG qualifying as a chartered accountant, Vineta threw herself into the challenge of the grocer come tech company and tells us about her experience NOT as a female leader, despite breaking a few ceilings on her way, about the importance of being herself and instilling that freedom in her team, and the vital lessons she was taught when making the choice of who she wanted to be as a leader.
In the interview we cover:
Vineta's personal leadership journey from being a team of one, to growing to a team of 150

How she waded powerfully through huge transformations and changes in the business

What choices she had to make to be the promotable leader

What important choices were made about her personal brand as a leader

Why being good at what she does is more important than being a "Female Leader"

Why she would go mad if she, and the people she works with couldn't be herself

Links:
Connect with Vineta at www.linkedin.com/in/vineta-bajaj and www.vinetabajaj.com
Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources
Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
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50min
March 29, 202218. The Finance Leader's Secret Weapon to Building Trust, with Ian Johnson, Spectris plc
What does it take to build a successful finance career? Speak first, be the strongest voice in the room and be a beast... will NOT get you a welcomed seat at the table.
After a bumpy start Ian Johnson took the time to learn more about himself, and what it really took to connect, build trust and raise others up in finance creating personal triumphs for him - but more importantly for his team and his organisation.
When it comes to success in a finance career, Ian now has very clear ideas on what makes a leader stand out, and what will cost them greatly.
In this episode, Ian Johnson, Group Finance Controller at Spectris Plc joins me in conversation sharing tales from his remarkable finance career - including sharing his hardest lessons - going from bulldozing over people in meetings, to shedding his tie and opening up as a trusted and respected leader.
Included in the episode:
Ian shares his unique start in finance, through engineering

How to be humble, and build strong relationships

The difference between a numbers guy and a commercial finance leader

How he builds up his team, inviting listening and strong partnering throughout the company

Building rapport and getting to the root of the problems
Top Quotes
"it’s ok to be the numbers guy but depending on where you want to be in your career, you need to build relationships. You need to be able to challenge."
"you won't be successful from being a beast"
“I took off my tie, and the CEO said “welcome to the table” "

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Links:
Connect with Ian on Linkedin
Leadership Impact Programme
Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources
Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
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42min
February 17, 202217. How Listening to Your Values Can Lead to a Fintech Adventure, Benyam Hagos COO Nium
This week Alexandra speaks to Benyam Hagos, Chief Operating Officer of Europe and Middle East at Nium about his journey to a high growth Fintech, his dedication to growth and the challenges along the way.
In the episode we cover;
Life starting out at a big four with a path to partnership in audit

How he learned to listen to his valued and the skills that changed his path to be the leader he admired

Hitting a new and fast-changing environment as a leader in a fast-growing FINTECH Nium

How he plans to lead his team with authenticity, agility and trust

LINKS
⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/benyam-hagos-b2782790⁠
⁠https://www.nium.com/⁠

Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources
Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
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42min
February 03, 202216. Misconceptions around introverted women with Carol Stewart
This week I'm joined by Carol Stewart, executive career coach working with introverted senior leaders, author of the book Quietly Visible and in her 4th year running as a Linkedin Top Voice UK.
In the session we talked about:
The top misconceptions about introversion that every leader should know

Strategies for introverted professionals gain influence in their careers

How to be inclusive to fellow introverts

Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1zJW91spE4

Links
Connect with Carol - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolstewart1/
Abounding Solutions - https://aboundingsolutions.com/
Grab a copy of Carol's Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quietly-Visible-Leading-Influence-Introverted/dp/1913192695
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0141029196
Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources
Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
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34min
January 18, 2022 15. Be Aware of the Influence You Already Have As a Leader
Unless you live in 100% isolation in Outer Mongolia with no internet, it's highly likely you impacted someone else today. And you probably haven't any clue when, how or who.
What if I said, you already have influence? In fact, you already impacted someone today but you didn’t see it. Someone noticed you - and it might be for reasons you never thought of.
The question dear reader is not ‘If’ you impact, it is ‘how’.
In this episode I share what influence really is, and 5 ways you impact people every day without realising it.
Links:
Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources
Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
...more
26min
January 09, 2022 14. Top 5 ways to be adaptable, visible and valued in finance & tech
Today I’m talking about the skills that excel the technical knowledge. The foundations of great leadership, effectiveness and influence. Finance and Tech Roles have been a hub for technical and practical applications. With the introduction of AI, and automation people skills have risen to the top of required skills.
Here I break down the top 5 interpersonal, emotional intelligence and leadership skills that you should focus on this year, and how to develop them.
04:56 1 Self Awareness
10:21 2. Allied Conversations
13:05 3. Values
17:38 4. Express Ideas
18:56 5. Success Habits
Links:
Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources
Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
...more
24min
December 12, 2021 13. Your presence is the best gift
A short announcement from me.
Being present with people, in this crazy world full of constant bleeps and distractions is one of the hardest things to do.
To be in that moment, to really give someone your whole attention is invaluable. If you want to have impact then that really is the way to go.

Because every communication is really about how you make others feel, and that in turn will help you feel incredibly confident.
Your presence is one of the most valuable commodities in the world.

This week live on Linkedin I'll be doing 12 LIVE replays on Linkedin sharing exercises and coaching tools to help you.
There will be bonus materials to watch out for, including coaching sessions and workbooks to use for your own development, or with your team.

Make sure you follow me on Linkedin to watch live.

Links:
CONNECT ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bond-burnett-presents/
Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources
Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
...more
4min
December 10, 2021 12. Maria Macklin: Dress with Intent. Be Visible. Be YOU.
"I help people connect who they are on the inside to how they show up on the outside. And when those two are aligned, the people who meet them perceive them in the right way."
In this episode of the My Brand of Impact podcast, we are joined by Maria Macklin, an Image & Style Consultant that works with executives to unlock their style.
Do you dress to fit in, be noticed, or hideaway on the zoom screen? Clothing for centuries has has a secret purpose to connecting individuals from our school years to the industries we work in.
In this episode, we talk about what our clothes and style really does for our work. You'll find out not just what your style does for other people, but the impact it has on your productivity.
Maria is an award-winning Image Consultant at the House of Colour. She helps people deliver Professional Impact through the Science of Style.
In this episode, Maria, an image consultant, talked about how one can really make an impact and how important image is to the way that we show up at work.

LINKS:
More about Maria: https://www.houseofcolour.co.uk/find-a-stylist/profile/76
Maria on LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/mariamacklinunlockingyourstyle
Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources
Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
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38min
November 08, 202111. Alastair Barlow: Passion, People culture & Data Driven Decisions
In this episode of the My Brand of Impact podcast, I'm joined by Alastair Barlow, Flinder founding partner
Flinder helps businesses evolve by delivering a finance function that is in sync with their overall strategy, and they do it charged with passion, people, and high adrenalin performance.
"I just don't believe you need to wear a suit to be your best self"
In this episode, Alastair talks about the importance of passion in their business, as founders but also creating a legacy of loving what you do through each team member.
We discuss how passion, team building and the ROI of happiness impacts this has on his team, clients and stakeholders, and how that passion transforms the performance in each team member, and even impacts the value given to clients in how they align data with strategy.
Important Quotes:
“If you love something so much, it doesn't feel like work, and you will create something so much better”

“ You need not wear a suit to be your best self. You need to be comfortable in your own skin, you need to be comfortable coming to work”

“ It's about figuring out which part of your career or profession or what you do to help other people and make a living makes you happy and you're passionate about”

“The way the team bonds and how they work together and the culture and all that and it's so impressive to see and that's taken on its own life, if you like that's no longer Luke, and I, we might have started the snowball, but it's the team that keeps it where it's going”

“The passion and energy are what magnetised, attracted which add one huge amount of credibility for Flinder”

“Dealing with challenges and those moments when lacking motivation… It’s about empathy. It’s about listening.”

“ Our team is the most important asset that we have and the most important thing. We want to be a people organisation, and people first, and we really try and listen”

"ROI on investing in a team like that is a happy workforce. That reduces churn."

“The value-added part is the part on top where you break down the story, what it's actually telling you and challenge the business to, to think differently or take different actions or, you know, bringing that insight”

“ If you think of it as your business, you add more value, you add more challenge”
Links:
Flinder Effect: https://flinder.co/

Alastair Barlow https://uk.linkedin.com/in/abarlowfcca

Strengths Finder 2.0 https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx

DISC Personality Reports : https://www.speakingambition.com/disc

Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources

Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
https://www.ambitionimpact.com/greenroom
...more
50min

FAQs about Bold Behaviour with Alex Bond Burnett:

How many episodes does Bold Behaviour with Alex Bond Burnett have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.