The Impact Sessions Podcast

On this new season episode, we re-acquaint ourselves with Ben Wilson, one of The Impact Sessions Host, Nick Bramley's favourite guests from the original series (Episide 6) - and he is back for another cracking episode.

Ben runs a second generation family manufacturing business employing about 50 people varying from Apprentice level team members and semi-skilled operatives to highly experienced Supervisors, Managers and Leaders across the team.

He is a big fan of personal and self development and an avid reader and listener to audio books - particularly, not exclusively those with a business twist.

All to keep his ideas, thoughts, strategies and actions as current as possible.......

But is "leadership" in the sense of a lot of what we see being pedalled by so-called experts on social media platforms, and even some "go to" courses as REAL as it could and should be in the REAL world of work?

This is a fascinating discussion with a really self-aware business leader who really understands LEADERSHIP in terms of how it works in a pressurised work environment, how it needs to be flexible and how it needs to adapt to the situation - and boy, has Ben and his business, MPM been in and through some situations to test the theory and the reality of his thinking......

We discuss subjects such as:

and more......

This is a slightly longer episode than normal, but you will see that it just flies by, so we hope you enjoy it.

This is another great watch or listen.

Enjoy!

Feedback, as always is most welcome.

Guest Contact Details

Ben Wilson

- Tel - +44 (0) 113 236 0396

- Email – [email protected] 

- Web – https://mpmgroup.co.uk/ 

- Li - www.linkedin.com/in/benwilsonmpm 

If you want to visit the back catalogue of previous Impact Sessions Podcasts, you can click here - http://www.impactus-group.com/index.php/podcasts/ 

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Mark Mortimer is the Owner & Founder of a business called TimeZone Business as well as being actively involved in (or operating) a variety of international communication and networking businesses and groups including:

- Communication Skills for International Business

- The Communication Skills Club

- The Global Chamber

- The TimeZone Voices Podcast

A UK Ex-Pat based in Germany, and with a CV of global proportions, who better to discuss the subtleties and nuances of working and communicating internationally in 2025 and beyond?

We explore a little about Mark's international career, mainly in context of what he learnt and what he can share with our audience about being successful.

We look at culture, we look at skills and we look at some really practical best practice ideas and scenarios to ensure that you too can be successful on the international stage.

So whether engaging customers, suppliers, distributors, agents or a wider stakeholder group, this episode has something for you.

If you haven't yet worked internationally, in an ever-shrinking world, is it not just a matter of time?

Either way, this is a great watch or listen.

Enjoy!

Feedback, as always is most welcome.

Guest Contact Details

Mark Mortimer

Tel - +44 (0) 7545 915343

Email – [email protected]

Web – https://timezonebusiness.com/

Li - linkedin.com/in/mark-mortimer

If you want to visit the back catalogue of previous Impact Sessions Podcasts, you can click here - http://www.impactus-group.com/index.php/podcasts/

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Paul Cooper is a Master Photographer and owner of Bailey Cooper, an Award Winning Photography business based in York, England.

I wanted to explore if the advent and relentless growth in AI will be sounding the death knell for the photography industry anytime soon, or if by embracing AI, the sector can successfully transition like it did from print to digital around the turn of the millennium?

For context, we explore a bit about the heritage of the photography sector and some of Paul's milestone career moments, so we can see where his thought processes are coming from.

He even shares some business tips along the way, but be wary of the end bit where you might need a stronger stomach as he discusses an odd environment in which to find yourself with a camera!

It's fair to say that, whether you work or are interested in the photography sector or not, this is a great insight into how embracing new technology can be a continued catalyst for success.

We also see that Paul is something of a "giver" when it comes to inspiring the next generation and why he uses this (and networking) to continue to grow his business.

This really is a great watch or listen.

Enjoy!

Feedback, as always is most welcome.

Guest Contact Details

Paul Cooper Tel - +44 (0) 1904 512074

Mob - +44 (0) 7817 260490

Email – [email protected]

Web – https://baileycooper.co.uk/

Li - linkedin.com/in/photography-instructor

His Teaching & Hot Tips Website Address is -

https://www.masteryour.photography/

If you want to visit the back catalogue of previous Impact Sessions Podcasts, you can click here - http://www.impactus-group.com/index.php/podcasts/ 

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Emily Marner is a Senior Project Engineer at Kier Group, after starting in the industry as an Apprentice Electrician in 2008.

In this episode of The Impact Sessions Podcast, Emily shares her career journey and some of the highlights and we consider what it was like being a young female Apprentice in a male-dominated workplace at the time.

How was the workplace then and how has it changed over the last 15-16 years?

We also explore how Emily has used and continues to use her successful career path to inspire the next generation of Engineers and people in Construction in general - regardless of gender.

There is still a long way to go, but at every opportunity, we will find Emily stepping up to get into the hearts and minds of her target audience.

She is very much an advocate and champion for Apprenticeships, the Construction sector and for Engineering in particular, and she does a brilliant job in promoting the breadth of opportunities available. Then there is adversity......

Emily shares her story of a major on-mountain incident that tested her to the limits and how she reacted to it in her usual positive, pro-active and selfless self.

Amazing....

If you need an inspiring speaker or panel member in the Construction or Engineering sector, Emily is brilliant.

This is an inspiring journey and an inspiring Podcast guest - one not to be missed.

Enjoy!

Feedback, as always is most welcome.

Guest Contact Details

Emily Marner

Tel - +44 (0) 7875 412553

Email – [email protected]

Web – https://www.kier.co.uk/

Li - linkedin.com/in/emily-marner-897293a6 

If you want to visit the back catalogue of previous Impact Sessions Podcasts, you can click here - http://www.impactus-group.com/index.php/podcasts/ 

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What a second episode of the recently re-launched 2025 Impact Sessions Podcast...... 

These ambitions included a FULL & COMPREHENSIVE re-brand - a re-brand to position the business for even more success into a bright future. A re-brand to reflect the changing DNA of the business and the changing requirements of their clients and prospective clients going forward. 

https://dynamicbusiness.co.uk/a-new-brand-to-celebrate-25-years-of-dynamic/  

This is another episode not to be missed……. 

Enjoy! 

If you want to visit the back catalogue of previous Impact Sessions Podcasts, you can click here – http://www.impactus-group.com/index.php/podcasts/

To Re-Launch the Impact Sessions Podcast into Volume 2 for 2025, we could not have a better guest than our first new episode in a while - the irrepressible and always fascinating, Lea Turner…….

Bianca Robinson is CEO of UK Charity, CEO Sleepout as well as a Lecturer at Teesside University specialising in "The Sustainable Organisation" and she is on a mission.......

In this episode of The Impact Sessions Podcast, Bianca shares her insights into how the work her Charity does (and the Teesside University MBA Programme) can help to achieve genuine change;

• A change in attitudes

She is passionate, she is driven and she is an inspiration.

CEO Sleepout is a Grant Giving Charity, raising £millions and then distributing the funds to local charities after organising local senior executive and senior team sleepouts to raise awareness of those sleeping rough and also raise money to allow them to grant give.  All monies raised locally are distributed in the areas where the sleepouts take place to make that local difference that matters.

We discuss how her mission to get business leaders to become "Stewards of Society" is progressing, why it is important and why there is an absolute need for this to happen.

We discuss her Keynote Speaking engagements, her recent award as a "Northern Power Women - One to Watch" and her passion for spreading the message.

We also share details of the forthcoming Big Summer Sleepout to be held overnight on Thursday 30th June 2022 and how ANYONE - Children, Students, Work Teams, Friends, Families, Social Groups, literally ANYONE can get involved, raise £100.00 and really make a difference.

Details of how to get involved are here; https://ceosleepoutuk.com/big-summer-sleepout/

This is a truly inspiring Podcast episode with a guest who has travelled around the world to be making a genuine difference in your local area.

Enjoy! Feedback, as always is most welcome.

Contact Details

Bianca Robonson

CEO

CEO Sleepout

Tel +44 (0) 7901 977259

Email - [email protected]

Web - www.ceosleepout.co.uk

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/birobinson/

In this excellent episode of The Impact Sessions Podcast, we meet Rachel Hudson, the relatively new Managing Director of YB Fixings.

We have entitled this episode - Building a Brand, A Value Set & Business Momentum as a New Managing Director. It's another cracking listen or watch - guaranteed.

Rachel has had a very interesting and perhaps unorthodox journey into the role of MD, but her story, her passion and her vision for the business shine through as she shares her story - and perhaps some lessons for others in our relaxed discussions.

• How did Rachel get here?

This is a genuinely insightful episode that we are sure you will enjoy.

Feedback as ever is most welcome, and don't forget to like and subscribe to receive your future Impact Sessions Podcasts on your favourite platforms automatically.

Contact Details

Rachel Hudson

Managing Director YB Fixings Ltd

Tel - +44 (0) 1793 838400

Email - [email protected]

Web - www.ybfixings.com

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/rachel-h-3a64a853

After taking redundancy in the early days of the pandemic and lockdown 1, what could our guest this week, Martin Bennett conceivably do to put food on his table - quite literally.

This is a REET good episode of the Impact Sessions Podcast in which we meet Martin Bennett, Managing Director of Reet Yorkshire Food, a relatively new business building a strong brand, presence and following in the jams, chutneys and pickles market.

But this is not just an episode for foodies, it has some great business lessons in here too.

Martin shares how and why he set up the business, the thinking behind the name and brand, his vision for the business, how his many years in food manufacturing operations has allowed him to grow the brand and business and how he has overcome any number of challenges to stand on the edge of significant growth as we enter Q2 2022.

He also discusses scaling up, keeping his products simple, but well packaged, building a following on various markets around the region - and much more.....

Martin might describe himself as a "typical" Yorkshireman - straight forward, direct, plain-spoken and uncomplicated. So how do these traits serve him as he goes through his product and brand development journey?

He has some reet good tales to tell and they are all in this episode. One not to be missed......

Feedback, as always is most welcome and don't forget to like, rate and importantly, subscribe, to get your weekly fix of the Impact Sessions Podcast directly to your favourite podcast platform.

Contact Details

Martin Bennett

Managing Director, Reet Yorkshire Food Ltd

Tel - +44 (0) 7545 893839

Email – [email protected]

Web – www.reetyorkshirefood.co.uk

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/martin-bennett-093b443 

If you and your business have a vision, a mission or a set of values that you are trying to embed, if you need to shift the dial on developing and delivering any type of change, if you operate on a project management, operational or organisational programme basis, if you are a process led or process driven business, (basically most businesses in most sectors), then this is an Impact Sessions Podcast episode for you.

• Construction

And many more.....  and let's not forget those ambitious, growth hungry SMEs too. They have the same challenges, and they could all do with a little insight into PMO from an expert.

We have entitled this episode "What The Hell Is PMO & Why Might I Want To Adopt It" and to explore this landscape we are delighted to introduce and meet Ruth Geddes, CEO & Co-Founder of Prospect Change who is also a PMO Associate for the HiveMind Network.

• What are the principles of PMO?

Ruth shares her insights in such an upbeat, positive and engaging manner that it is impossible not to be hooked in and explore change management & PMO for you, your team and your business.

We hope that you will really enjoy this episode and as ever, we welcome your feedback.

Contact Details

Ruth Geddes

CEO & Co-Founder, Prospect Change

Tel - +44 (0) 7375 114040

Email - [email protected] 

Web - www.prospectchange.co.uk

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-geddes-a3413183/