Episode 40: The Power of Positive Social Interaction in Leadership 🎙️Featuring: Colby Pearce – Clinical Psychologist, Author, & TrainerColby has spent over 30 years working to improve mental health and resilience in children, teens, and families. His expertise in trauma-informed care, attachment, and psychological safety offers powerful lessons for leaders in all industries.🔑 Key Takeaway: Relationships are everything.Attachment isn’t just a childhood survival strategy—it’s a lifelong necessity. Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or a community, success depends on creating environments where people feel valued, connected, and safe.💡 In this episode, we discuss:✅ The impact of psychological safety on performance and engagement✅ How leaders can foster connection, trust, and belonging in their teams✅ The link between staff well-being and organisational success💬 A Challenge for Leaders:What can you do today to make your team feel more supported, empowered, and engaged?

Paul Harrison: Insights on Leading Change Effectively

Paul Harrison, an Independent Children’s Services and Social Work Advisor in Ireland, brings over 40 years of experience in social work and leadership. Having played a pivotal role in transforming services within the Child and Family Agency, Paul has a wealth of insights into managing change and supporting professionals in high-stakes environments.

In this episode, Paul shares:
✅ How to lead change with clarity and purpose
✅ The importance of engaging and listening to those affected
✅ Strategies for recognising and managing vicarious trauma in professionals

His powerful reflections, drawn from a lifetime of experience, provide a candid look at the realities of social work leadership.

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JimKeyes is the former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, board member of multipleorganisations, and author of Education is Freedom: Your Future is in YourHands. I met Jim recently at a business development event and was delightedto interview him for this podcast

Robin Booth is a highlysuccessful educator, entrepreneur, international business coach, and engagingplatform speaker, who has had several highly successful careers in both hisnative South Africa and internationally.

Robin is the founder of a pioneering early education approach, focusedon instilling confidence in young children, as well as the creator of numerousinternational parenting courses, distributed in over 150 countries. Committedto contribution, he is now making those courses available free of charge.

This podcast episode features Dr Andrew Greenland, a Consultant Emergency Physician and the director of Greenland Medical. Andrew is a passionate advocate for transforming health and preventing chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s through small, actionable changes.In this episode, Andrew shares invaluable insights on optimising your health, reversing chronic conditions, and building a healthier future—for yourself and your family. 💡 Highlights include:-Simple steps to improve your diet and hydration.-How to incorporate exercise into a busy routine.-The critical importance of sleep and stress management.-Why NOW is the best time to prioritise your health.

Jason is a true powerhouse of wisdom, leadership, and generosity. As a former US Marine, a successful business mentor, a visionary in policy development, and a dedicated philanthropist, his insights have impacted countless lives. On top of all this, he’s a devoted single father to three incredible adult children. In our conversation, Jason shares: 🌟 How his military background shaped his leadership style. 🌟 The strategies he’s used to inspire others to achieve their full potential. 🌟 The importance of giving back and creating a legacy through philanthropy. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to grow as a leader, mentor, or change-maker.

My guest today Liz Clift is a multi-award-winningfashion designer based in Queensland Australia

Myguest today, Johnnie Morris, was born and raised in San Diego, California.Theson of a military war veteran and an immigrant mother, he took up martial artsas a young boy as a means of protecting himself. He quickly qualified as aninstructor and he now runs the  AspireMartial Arts Academy which he founded with his wife Michelle in 2013. He is anastute business owner and real estate investor as well as being a devotedhusband and father.

My guest today Robb Evans is host of the Mental Toughnessand Body Show podcast, in which he has interviewed many successful peopleincluding celebrities like actress Brooke Shields,  fitness champion Jillian Michaels and a number of gold medallist athletes. Robb alsospecialises in coaching people to reach their individual weight loss andfitness goals through creating sustainable habits in relation to nutrition andexercise.

My Guest today, Rebecca Edwards, from Co Tyrone inNorthern Ireland, has represented the UK in rowing at both the Tokyo (2020) and Paris (2024) Olympics