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What happens when you actually start doing the things you talk about?

In this episode of Get Amplified, it’s just Sam and Vic (no guest, no script!), reflecting on what they’ve learned from the incredible leaders who’ve joined the podcast, and how they’re now putting it into practice themselves.

Or, as Vic puts it: we’re eating our own dog food.

Off the back of conversations with leaders like Mark Templeton, Colin Brown and others, they share getting clearer on what they actually do: helping teams execute at speed. 

We get into:

• Why simplicity is the unlock for speed (and why most teams overcomplicate things) 
• The four pillars behind high-performing teams: trust, purpose, clarity, and simplicity 
• Why execution is the missing link between teamwork and results 
• How leadership styles are evolving (hint: it’s less about ego, more about empathy) 
• And the honest lessons they wish they’d known 20 years ago 

It’s reflective, a bit raw in places, and full of those “Ah! that’s why that didn’t work” moments.

Plus, a sneak peek into what’s coming in the second half of the series (and why you’ll want to tune in).

If you’ve ever listened to the podcast and thought “this all sounds great, but what does it actually look like in practice?”, well we've attempted to join the dots.

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Rebecca Fox joins the Get Amplified crew to talk about a topic we may have been guilty of shying away from at the Amplified Group. Not only does Rebecca share with us the importance of being authentic to build trust as a leader but how building a network around you by winning hearts and minds can propel you forward. 

It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about leadership, confidence, and doing things your way.

In the episode we explore:

• Why authenticity builds stronger leadership credibility
• How imposter syndrome stops talented people stepping forward
• The importance of building a support network around you
• Navigating leadership while balancing life outside work and of being a working mum

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We’re delighted to bring you the second part of our podcast special with Mark Templeton.

This podcast is an important listen for all leaders in the Tech Industry.

Mark started at Citrix in marketing when it was 50 people, became President in 1998 and CEO in 1999, he experienced many stages of growth with many lessons learned along the way. 

Mark shares advice for organisations going through hyper growth, highlighting how to break down the glass ceilings of growth and also stop inertia creeping in.

We are also very thankful to Mark for sharing a very personal story of when he first became CEO and thought he needed to have all the answers and the hard lessons he had to learn.

We get into:

• Why growth naturally creates friction (and how to stay ahead of it)
• The early warning signs that inertia is creeping into your organisation
• How leadership needs to evolve at each stage of growth
• The danger of thinking you need to have all the answers (and what to do instead)
• And the mindset shift required to keep teams moving fast as you scale

It’s practical, personal, and packed with insight for any leader navigating growth, or about to.

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We’ve got a festive treat for you all! 

What does it feel like to be part of something truly special, not just a company, but a band?

In this special two-part episode of Get Amplified, we’re joined by Mark Templeton, who joined Citrix when it was just 50 people, before going on to become President and then CEO, leading the business through multiple stages of growth.

Citrix customers, partners, employees and alumni will know Mark as the inspiration and the driving force, behind the realization of the Virtual Workplace vision. 

Mark takes us back to the early days, the “magic” that people still talk about, and shares what really sat behind it: a powerful combination of belief in the vision, deep trust across the organisation, and a culture built on respect, integrity, and humility.

It’s reflective, personal, and full of those moments that remind you what great teams actually feel like.

We discuss:

• Why the best teams feel more like a band than a hierarchy 
• How trust (especially with partners and customers) became a true differentiator 
• What creates that “family” feeling, and why it matters for performance 
• The role of belonging in building something bigger than yourself 
• And the leadership lessons that still hold true today 

There was a really strong feeling among the people at Citrix. They didn’t just work there, they belonged to something. And that’s what drove the energy, the performance, and the lasting impact.

It’s a heart-warming, honest conversation, perfect for this time of year. So, put your feet up, get the fire on and pour yourself a warming drink while you enjoy his pearls of wisdom!

And don’t forget, there’s more to come in part two 👀

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Martyn Story,  Senior Director Customer Success at Puppet joins the Get Amplified crew to talk about best practices in this new world of constant remote working. 

Martyn shares how he and the Puppet team are using OKRs in place of KPIs to ensure the team have clarity of what is expected of them and feel empowered to be innovative.

This episode is a little different as it also features some best practices from David Parry Jones and Stuart Fenton with regards to this years remote working. (Please note their comments were recorded in September when things were a little different, but are still very relevant)

The OKR software Vicky refers to:
https://weekdone.com/ 

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Hear how Andy Bryars, Director of Customer Success at Okta is partnering with the Amplified Group to invest in his teams future, his team was already in a good place but Andy recognised as a leader that you cant take fitness of any kind for granted, especially when you are going through hyper-growth as an organisation.

Read more about Andy's approach to Organisational Fitness 

Learn more about the Five Behaviors of a Team methodology here: Meet #fivebehaviors 

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Following on from the great session with Colin Brown former MD of Softcat, we are keeping on the theme of Simplicity. Pippa Hutchinson joins us to share her experience of the growth of Tesco’s in the 90’s. There are startling similarities to the growth of Softcat, we also had some great fun recording it, with Sam revealing a secret and Sia unknowingly transporting us back to the Blind Date back in the 90s! So if you want some cheer as well as great business practice insights, this is not an episode to be missed!

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Want to know the magic behind Softcat’s phenomenal success?
 
Softcat’s story is proof that you can scale at speed, go through a successful IPO and  still keep the magic.

Colin gives us a valuable insight into the ‘Softcat way’ where keeping the strategy simple to ensure the leadership team can invest their time in maintaining their incredible culture really is their recipe for success.

Sam, our host describes Colin as the Custodian of Culture - (Sam should know as he was Softcat’s CTO!)

Enjoy - we certainly did recording it 😊

Show note links:

Empowered Workforce Report - Amplified Group

Meet #fivebehaviors - Amplified Group

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We often use sports analogies in business especially when we are talking about high-performance teams, so its great to have Simon Clarkson on our latest podcast, talking about his experience working with elite sports professionals. 

Simon also shares how the principles cross over from sports to business with his three key takeaways: 

1. Unity of purpose – where buy-in is key

2. Growth mindset – a mindset for measuring progress

3. A culture allowing vulnerability

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