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Sparks
By Cegos UK | Cegos USEducation
Sparks episodes
- Spark Personal Leadership | How to Lead Yourself So You Can Lead Others
Welcome back to the Sparks Podcast where we dive into the nitty-gritty of personal leadership. In this episode, Chris is joined by Emily Link, Director at Interactive Workshops, as they dissect the very essence of what it means to lead oneself effectively.Delve into the fundamental core model that sets the stage for personal leadership, unpacking the genuine curiosity behind self-improvement and growth. A candid discussion on the futile nature of worrying about the uncontrollable leads us to redirect our energy towards what truly matters.The duo examine the balance between performance and continuous improvement, acknowledging the drive that propels personal leadership forward. As always don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to be part of the Spark network.
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Hosts:Chris Lissaman, Marketing Manager, Interactive Workshops - linkedin.com/in/chrislissamanEmily Link, Director, Interactive Workshops - linkedin.com/in/emily-link-b576a246//
00:00 Sparking Personal Leadership with Emily Link
02:02 The Core of Personal Leadership
04:30 Put your Attention to what you can Control
07:15 Delegating Performance and Training
09:40 What is your Free Kick?
11:00 Own your Environment
13:05 Find the Fundamentals
14:42 Choose the Positive Impact
16:54 Simplistic Skills Build Resilience
20:25 Rest & Recovery in Business
22:05 Use your Holiday!
23:17 How we Help25 min - Spark Sales | Insights From our Sales Director
Chris is joined by Nathan Rager, Director of Sales at Interactive Workshops, as they dive into the core principles of sales questions, uncovering hidden complexities and discussing strategies for success in an ever-changing landscape.
Tune in to find out how a British Army planning methodology can become a powerful tool for navigating shifting scenarios and driving effective sales strategies. Learn valuable techniques for using different types of questions throughout sales conversation to maximise the value of your meetings.As always, share and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.#SparkPodcast #salestips #salesenablement--// Brought to you by Interactive Workshopshttps://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/// See what we do bestwww.interactiveworkshops.com// Want to spark something with us?// Connect with us on LinkedInChris Lissaman: linkedin.com/in/chrislissamanNathan Rager: linkedin.com/in/nathanrager00:00 Coming up01:42 Foundations of sales02:27 Sales and questioning04:02 Underneath the surface05:25 Driven to understand07:04 Ever changing sales08:32 The Seven Questions09:27 Has the situation changed?11:44 Can we measure change?12:27 The core types of sales questions13:24 Open and closed questions14:02 Probing questions16:23 Leading questions17:52 Hypothetical questions19:37 Conditional questions20:17 Should you stick to your questions?23:27 Bad questions or just bad timing?27:17 Unlocking information28:43 The Key Question…30:06 How we help33 min - Spark Business Travel | 6 Tips to Ace Business Travel
This week on Sparks Chris and Jonna journey into efficient business travel. From effective business travel strategies and conquering jet lag to mastering sleep discipline. Delve into the intricacies of rest as a thoughtful process, upgrade tactics, and handling disruptions.
Explore insights on understanding your body clock, navigating airport hotels and simplifying life on the go. Uncover the secrets to stress-free journeys in this enlightening episode. As always like, share and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.#SparkPodcast #BusinessTravel #TravelTips--
// Brought to you by Interactive Workshopshttps://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/// See what we do bestwww.interactiveworkshops.com// Want to spark something with us?// Connect with us on LinkedInChris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/00:00 Business Travel
01:48 (1) How to Beat Jet Lag09:13 (2) How to Pick a Good Hotel14:30 (3) How to Get an Upgrade24:54 (4) Hand Luggage Only28:38 (5) Travelling with Colleagues31:57 (6) How to Communicate Without Speaking the Language34:55 Our Yes Mentality38 min - Spark Decisions | You Don't Have to Make Brave Decisions
Join this week as Jonna and Chris, delve into the intricate world of decision-making. Starting with the fundamental notion of deciding to make decisions, the duo explore subconscious decision-making, heuristic decisions, and the relationship between risky decisions and successful businesses.
Tackle the importance of sensible decisions over risky ones, challenging the idea that business and logic don't mix. Tune in to explore how individuals and businesses can optimise their decision-making strategies. As always like, share and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.--// Brought to you by Interactive Workshopshttps://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/// See what we do bestwww.interactiveworkshops.com// Want to spark something with us?// Connect with us on LinkedInChris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/00:00 Decide to make decisions01:30 Subconscious decision making02:50 Making everyday decisions06:05 Heuristic human decisions07:45 Do risky decisions make successful business’?10:25 Sensible decisions not risky ones12:30 Decisions are harder than ever14:30 “Business is not about doing nothing”15:00 Value vs. logic based decisions18:03 Business and logic don’t mix19:22 Go with your gut20:20 Finding excitement in boring decisions23:00 “A business is just a set of competencies”25:00 “Going with your gut is hard to get paid for”26:34 What is an expert?28:00 Wisdom of crowds30:16 Power in odd numbers31:39 Hurdles in making decisions33:52 Complex decisions35:10 What means the most?42 min - How to Spark Drive | Why it's Better to be Driven than Motivated
Join Chris and Jonna on this week’s episode of Sparks as we explore why drive is better than motivation.
From collective drive fostering team success to the nuances of different individuals' motivations, we leave no stone unturned.Discover actionable tips on how to sustain long-term motivation, understand the responsibility of a positive attitude, and discern the difference between bringing your authentic or best self to every situation.Find out how Interactive Workshops is unlocking drive in clients and as always don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.---// Brought to you by Interactive Workshopshttps://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/// See what we do bestwww.interactiveworkshops.com// Want to spark something with us?[email protected]// Connect with us on LinkedInChris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/00:00 Creating Drive
02:20 “To be alive is to have something in you that drives you”
05:10 Motivation vs. Drive: Which is more sustainable?
07:00 Moral obligation to keep going
10:30 Balancing drive in every area of your life
11:55 Collective drive creates team success
13:50 Different people, different drive
16:25 Can we remove the blockers that cancel out drive
18:50 What keeps you motivated long term?
20:35 Show up conscious of your drive
23:15 Social drive can carry you farther
24:30 Underlying drive
27:37 What hinders your drive?
29:00 “If you keep having to muster up drive, something is wrong”
30:00 Responsibility to show up with a good attitude
31:00 “Bring your authentic self or bring your best self?”
31:48 Communicate with empathy skills
34:43 Helping unlock drive in clients39 min - Is Efficiency a Compromise? | Why I Clean My Teeth in The Shower
Join Jonna and Chris on this week’s episode of Sparks to discuss the nuances between efficiency and effectiveness. Uncover the paradox of "slow down to speed up" and learn strategies for how to foster workplace efficiency.
Tune in to explore the delicate balance between efficiency and excellence, perfectionism vs. pragmatism and navigate the importance of agility.
From setting constraints to prioritising tasks and embracing efficiency in life, join to learn secret hacks for work efficiency.
Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.
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// Brought to you by Interactive Workshops https://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/
// See what we do best
www.interactiveworkshops.com
// Want to spark something with us?
// Connect with us on LinkedIn
Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/
Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/
00:00 The difference between efficiency and effectiveness
02:03 “Be efficient with things. Be effective with people”
04:10 Total efficiency as our main enemy
06:30 “Slow down to speed up”
08:40 Being efficient at work
12:20 Focus on outputs
14:13 Can we be efficient and always hit excellence?
16:29 Perfectionism vs Pragmatism
19:18 Speed-quality trade-off
20:30 The importance of Agility
21:30 Unlocking the efficiency of teams to generate content
23:15 Set the constraints
24:19 Prioritisation and sequencing of tasks
25:10 Can we be efficient in life?
28:00 Dealing with difficult conversations
31:30 Embracing efficiency and incremental gains
36:50 Secret hacks for work efficiency
37:30 Helping clients go faster
40 min - Spark Joie de Vivre | Change The Way You Think About Joy
Chris and Jonna are joined this week by Interactive Workshops producer, Rachel Cise to ignite your "joie de vivre” otherwise known as the ‘Joy of Life’.
Starting with the essence of sparking joy, the trio unfold practical steps like cultivating a positive mindset, radiating positivity, and diving into the meaning of life.Tune in to explore the art of living in the moment, nurturing a belief in something greater, and adopting a lucky mindset. With insights on teamwork and practical tips, discover how to infuse "joie de vivre" into your life and share it with others. As always please like, comment, and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.---// Brought to you by Interactive Workshopshttps://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/// See what we do bestwww.interactiveworkshops.com// Want to spark something with us?// Connect with us on LinkedInChris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/Rachel Cise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-cise-3aaa87142/00:00 How to spark "joie de vivre"03:49 Get into a positive frame of mind04:50 Be a radiator, not a drain05:50 What is “joie de vivre”?08:16 The meaning of life10:35 Choose to live in every moment14:32 Belief in something bigger than yourself18:19 Do you have a lucky mindset?22:05 The importance of community29:15 Blending into the background29:52 “Work as play” philosophy32:15 Many hands make light work36:10 How do you create “joie de vivre”?40:11 Sparking “joie de vivre” in clients45 min - Spark Celebration | The Key to Happiness and Productivity
This week on Sparks, Chris and Jonna are joined by Mary Fletcher-Louis who works as a Strategic Advisor, Mentor and Coach. In this episode, the trio discuss the significance of validation while navigating how to express gratitude authentically.
From exploring the symbiotic relationship between celebrating teamwork and leadership to gaining practical insights on helping clients celebrate victories, this episode has everything you need to know about celebrating to the best of your ability.Tune in and elevate your work environment with the power of genuine, uplifting celebration. As always don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.---// Brought to you by Interactive Workshopshttps://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/// See what we do bestwww.interactiveworkshops.com// Want to spark something with us?// Connect with us on LinkedInChris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/00:00 How to spark celebration04:58 Intentionality06:23 Building a culture of celebration09:25 Celebrating uniqueness and individuality14:15 Should we celebrate work successes?17:11 Importance of validation17:51 Is there a limit to celebration?21:12 Is celebrating rational or emotional?22:43 Choosing gratitude and authenticity26:40 Importance of celebrating and encouraging upwards29:41 How to help clients celebrate their successes30:10 Learning to give and receive feedback32:18 Celebrating teamwork and leadership35 min - How To Spark Synergy | From £12,000 a year to CEO
Ready for a journey into the heart of business success? In the latest episode of the Interactive Workshops podcast Chris and Jonna are joined by Terri Loska the CEO of Dartmouth Partners.
Tune in as we unravel the keys to thriving in the dynamic world of leadership. Have process goals prevented individual flare from shining through? From igniting synergy through emotional intelligence to perfecting the art of work-life balance, each chapter is a deep dive into essential skills for navigating the modern business landscape.Explore the importance of responsibility and accountability and gain valuable perspectives on managing change, persevering with a positive mindset, and unlocking growth. This episode also unveils the success story of Dartmouth Partners, offering insights into their journey.As always be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.---// Brought to you by Interactive Workshopshttps://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/// See what we do bestwww.interactiveworkshops.com// Want to spark something with us?// Connect with us on LinkedInChris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/00:00 EQ and sparking synergy02:45 Responsibility and accountability07:55 How do you synergise a big company?10:25 How to rekindle an entrepreneurial spirit12:50 Work-life synergy20:10 Lead by example21:15 Work ethic and drive25:00 Empathy and EQ skills26:05 Managing guilt31:50 Clear thinking and confidence34:10 Importance of EQ skills in business37:05 Culture of radical candour42:30 Don’t confuse change with progress47:43 Perseverance and perspective49:33 Growth at Dartmouth Partners51:00 Candour and synergy at Interactive Workshops53 min - How to Spark Fans | From Chief Financial Officer to YouTube Star
In this episode, Chris and Jonna are joined by Stephen Ogden, better known as Thogdad. Sidekick to his son Theo with over 1.29 million subscribers on their YouTube channel the trio delves into the highlights of Stephens’s career as well as talking all things content creation.From pivotal career changes to the power of partnership, discover the importance of flexibility in work and life—can true success thrive without adaptability?Tune in as we navigate the question: In a world of trends how do we really stay our authentic selves? Gain insights into diverse learning styles and as always like, share and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.
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// Brought to you by Interactive Workshopshttps://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/// See what we do bestwww.interactiveworkshops.com// Want to spark something with us?[email protected]// Connect with us on LinkedInChris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/
00:00 Sparking fandom
02:40 Highlights of Steven’s career
04:45 A career change
10:53 The power of partnership
11:35 The importance of flexibility in work and life
14:25 How to spark fans and/or content
15:50 Authenticity is everything
24:39 Is there a difference between fandom and obsession?
27:56 Obsession with craft as a content creator
30:25 Honing craft through repetition and research
32:40 What makes good video content?
37:20 People learn in different ways
40:17 Japanese concept of Ikigai
41:00 How do you align business and passion?
46:25 Hard work and dedication are key
48:20 How to build successful YouTube content
53:30 ‘No regrets’ strategy
56:58 How Interactive Workshops inspires client content
59 min
About Sparks
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Sparks is an original Cegos UK & US podcast. In each episode of Sparks we speak to experts to help individuals, teams, leaders, and organisations ignite their professional and personal life.