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- Realise your Talent
Today’s guest brings 25 years of international marketing and sales experience back home with one fundamental aim, to improve the lives of others.
David Preston, co-founder of Realise, a specialist event services and training agency, has harnessed everything his work in the UK, USA, France and Asia has taught him to help those finding their way to achieve their potential.In a world now where David does what he does more for the love of it rather than money, his enthusiasm, attitude to life and insights are inspirational.Listen to David as he shares;- How the pandemic has changed his leadership style and the way he mentors others- Why he is determined to give back to the next generation- His unique talent development philosophy- The importance of keeping your best people- How the apprenticeship scheme can really work- How to build a talent pipeline- Why coaching is so important at all levels, especially with senior leaders26 min - Nairobi to Netflix
In this week’s episode Meera Raikundalia talks candidly about moving from Nairobi to London in 2006 when she was 13 years old.
An Asian girl in a family that had its own attitude towards racism and the conflict it created across the dinner table.Listen to Meera explaining exactly why and how she became so committed to inclusion and diversity and how she put her values into practice.Still only 27 years old, Meera is an inspirational woman with wisdom way beyond her years.Hear Meera talking about;- What it was like to be an Asian girl sent to school in London
- Why she argued with some of her family about racism- How Cardiff University played a major part in her development- Why she immersed herself in developing black talent as an Asian- Setting up a car repair website for women and what it taught her- How Black Young Professionals (BYP) was born and has exploded in numbers and impact- Why influential multi-national companies are taking notice and supporting BYPMeera’s passion and enthusiasm are infectious and she is a great example of a talented, committed individual creating traction in the inclusion and diversity arena.
This is an impressive listen…30 min - Making Space
In this week's podcast episode, we speak to Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space.
From UNESCO speech writer to MP’s right-hand man at the 2010 general election was a logical progression but how did standing in an empty school kickstart the idea for Hire Space?Ed is a bright guy who is always looking to find an original angle. In this episode we get to know;
- How he set up one of the most successful event platforms in the UK
- What his involvement in politics taught him and how he has used it to good effect
- How the steep learning curve of 2020 pandemic has enabled Hire Space to be even more creative
- What Ed has learnt about himself and his leadership capacity and how he has changed his approach with his team
- The importance of team culture at Hire Space and their approach to remote working
A fascinating discussion with a leader whose business was stopped in its tracks in March and who has worked tirelessly to find new and different ways to make it happen ever since. He’s back only stronger.
24 min - Hair and Therapy
When you’ve been sitting there, either quietly or chatting away to the stylist, have you ever thought how running a hair salon is a licence to print money?
If you have, think again.In this episode we talk to award winning hair stylists Chloé Hervé and Pont Smith, co-founders of bebop, about what really goes into making it work both in the chair and behind the scenes.It’s a real eye opener, especially when we discover both Chloe and Pont have their own disabilities to deal with.This is an inspirational story about leadership and success when we discuss how Chloe and Pont;• Train their anxiety and other disabilities to become superpowers for them• Lead their team with transparency, kindness and gratitude• Use their differences to create the perfect combination• Support the needs of each other and their staff to build an award winning business• Overcome every obstacle by determination and the extra creativity bestowed upon them by their disabilities, or rather, ‘extra abilities.’• Feel truly at one with themselves when they are behind the chair making people happyAn amazing account of how disability can facilitate a level of talent, creativity and success that is off the scale.32 min - Raising Emotional Capital
Being told a teacher's skills were “non-transferable” was red rag to a bull.
Faris went on to use the understanding and awareness he obtained in the North London classroom to develop great careers at Centrica and Ernst and Young. He tells an amusing story with regards to his students that helped him understand how he saw himself was certainly not how others saw him!In 2019 he set up his own consultancy firm, Shiageto, which was growing fast until we hit COVID like a brick wall. So, how has Faris coped and what parts of his unique business strategy, IQ x EQ x FQ = Success, is he using to not only survive but prosper?An enlightening story of resilience, individuality and self belief...In this episode Faris talks openly about;* How his learning in the classroom has equipped him for business success
* How to use emotional intelligence as a survival tool
* What “IQ x EQ x FQ = Success” really means and how it works
* The essential differences between working for a corporation and running your own business
* Leadership and flexibility, the critical relationship
26 min - From the Sofa to Success
In our latest podcast, 'From the Sofa to Success', we speak to Lee Marples - the co-founder of creative marketing agency, Think3.
Lee shares his struggles with his mental health and discusses his journey from being unable to get off the sofa, to running a two-time award-nominated company just two years later.At a time when many people are experiencing difficulties because of the pandemic, Lee shows what can be achieved through determination, resilience, and a desire to fulfil your dreams.We hope that those listening are inspired by Lee's story - and anyone experiencing similar issues can relate to what he says and it can help them overcome their own challenges and adversity.In this podcast we cover:
* Mental health* Work/life balance* Diversity in the workplace* Importance of company culture* Resilience32 min - Women on Top
In this week's episode, 'Women on Top', we talk to Clare Ward, Founder and CEO of Clare PR, a public relations company with an all woman top team, specialising in the construction industry.
Being told she would never walk was the first challenge in Clare’s life when pure determination and self belief enabled her to defy the odds and prove the experts wrong.This resilience has been a constant in Clare’s life to date and she shows no sign of slowing down!Clare’s sense of humour and “old fashioned values” are a powerful combination as she explains exactly why respecting others is not just ‘nice to have’ in business but essential for success.This is a great listen and Clare’s enthusiasm and attitude to life in general will leave your heart pumping.Enjoy Clare talking about:- How her life began and why her Mum was so important
- Why and how she set up her business
- Working with an all woman top team·
- How she has dealt with challenging times in business, including the current pandemic
- Where she is going next
26 min - Remote Leadership
We take a look into what it takes to lead both yourself and your teams remotely, with our special guest, Andy Punter.
Andy is the Area Legacy Manager for Cancer Research UK and has been leading remotely for many years.
He shares with us what works for him and provides an in-depth insight into how to get it right both for yourself and others, as more and more people are now working away from the office.An author and podcaster himself on this subject, Andy's insights are fascinating, there is something for everyone.
In this episode we discuss:- The key differences
- Top tips
- Healthy habits
- Self-management
- Working with top performers
27 min - Series Introduction
A short introduction into what you can expect from the new series and what we are aiming to achieve from it - especially during the current climate. As described by podcast host and senior coach at alterniq inspired growth, Pete Thorp.
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About Leading Between the Lines
From the publisher's feed
We're delighted to bring you Series 3 of Leading Between the Lines.
We've got a fantastic series lined up with a set of guests who are all doing great things at fast-growth organisations. Each individual we speak to offers fantastic insights into the importance of retaining top talent, creating a strong company culture, providing development opportunities for team members, and everything else in between.
If you're after some inspiration and want to hear from leading professionals in the people development world then you will not want to miss this series!