The Just Great People Podcast - From The Sixsess Consultancy

Summary

In this episode of the Just Great People podcast, Adrian Stratta shares his unique journey from parachute major to interim manager, emphasising the importance of leadership in driving change within organisations.

He discusses the need for empowerment, creating a safe environment for employees, and the critical role of buy-in from all levels of an organisation.

Adrian highlights the significance of listening, understanding, and engaging employees to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ultimately leading to successful change initiatives.

Takeaways

• Adrian Stratta transitioned from military to business leadership.

 Titles

• Creating Safe Spaces for Innovation

 Sound Bites

• "I manage people and I manage process."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:40 Managing Change and Transformation

08:21 Empowering People and Creating a Safe-to-Fail Environment

11:16 Engaging Emotions and Getting Buy-In

17:33 Creating a Positive Work Culture

20:36 The Role of Leadership in Driving Success

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Useful Links

Adrian Stratta's LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-stratta/

The Sixsess Consultancy's Website

https://sixsess.org/

Barry Eustance's LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

The Sixsess Consultancy's Target Operating Model Course Information Page

https://mailchi.mp/10fbb29527de/sixsess-target-operating-model-course-info-2024

Keywords

 leadership, change management, empowerment, employee engagement, organisational culture, interim management, transformation, vision, communication, business strategy, The Sixsess Consultancy

Summary

Charlotte Storey shares her journey from being a professional musician to facing a life-changing disability and rebuilding herself.

She talks about how she learned to play the saxophone again with a robotic elbow and how it helped her regain her sense of self.

Charlotte also discusses her passion for flying and becoming a pilot with one arm.

She now uses her experiences to empower others, particularly women in business, through public speaking and training.

She emphasises the importance of self-mastery, empathy, and creative compromise in effective communication and sales.

Takeaways

• Facing a life-changing disability can lead to a journey of self-discovery and rebuilding.

• Adapting to physical limitations can also impact psychological well-being and self-perception.

• Reframing challenges and focusing on the end goal can help overcome panic attacks and stage fright during public speaking.

• Effective communication and sales involve understanding the audience's needs, building trust, and finding creative compromises.

• Embracing diversity and inclusion in aviation is important to harness the unique problem-solving skills of disabled individuals.

Titles

• Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Aviation

Sound Bites

• "I thought, well, obviously I need to be in front of people doing things."

• "Regardless of what's taken away from you, you can still begin to rebuild yourself and to start to love and approve of what's left."

• "It is about value delivery. It's not wrestling people into the dirt and making them do things and buy things they don't want. It's about standing in the light of your own truth."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Charlotte Storey's Journey

03:23 Rebuilding Self and Discovering New Passions

06:40 Finding Resolve and Overcoming Challenges

09:50 Killing Your Inner Assassin: Overcoming Self-Doubt

12:09 The Importance of Body Awareness and Relaxation

17:41 The Big Toe Technique and the Power of Voice

23:36 Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Aviation

27:56 Conclusion: Charlotte Storey's Mission

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Useful Links

Charlotte Storey's LinkedIn page

Charlotte Storey's Webisite

Barry Eustance's LinkedIn

The Sixsess Consultancy's Webpage

3Twenty Aviation's Webpage

https://www.3twentyaviation.co.uk/

Keywords

disability, music, rebuilding, robotic elbow, flying, pilot, public speaking, self-mastery, empathy, creative compromise, communication, sales,The Sixsess Consultancy, Van Morrison, Natalie Cole

Barry Eustance talks to Simon Hartley - CEO of Be World Class - who explains how you and your organisation can be world-class performers, and his life creating world-class performers, from Premier League football clubs, Bundesliga clubs, Olympians, and business leaders.

Simon’s Client Results

40+ world records world championships and world cup wins have been amassed by our sports clients.

10x uplift on revenue stream in 1 year for a high street bank after a 1 day intensive.

£1M per head average annual sales increase by an insurance sales team after 9 sessions during their first quarter.

What Simon says will truly inspire and empower you. 

Listen now!

Summary

Simon Hartley, CEO of Be World Class, shares his journey in sports psychology and working with elite athletes.

He emphasises the importance of focus, confidence, and motivation in achieving consistent high performance.

Simon also highlights the value of simplicity and prioritisation in achieving success.

Simon's insights apply not only to sports but also to all fields of endeavour.

Takeaways

• Focus, confidence, and motivation are key ingredients for consistent high performance.

• Simplicity and prioritisation are crucial in achieving success.

• Building evidence and improving in the key areas lead to increased confidence.

• The top performers in any field share common characteristics and approaches.

• Success is a process, not just an outcome.

Titles

• Building Confidence through Evidence and Improvement

• The Common Characteristics of World-Class Performers

Sound Bites

• "Focus, confidence, and motivation are the keys."

• "Strip it right back."

• "Identifying the simple things, the key elements, and prioritising them."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Simon Hartley and his Background in Sports Psychology

02:48 The Importance of Focus, Confidence, and Motivation in High Performance

06:21 The Power of Simplicity and Prioritisation in Achieving Success

10:08 Building Confidence through Evidence and Improvement

13:22 The Common Characteristics of World-Class Performers

15:28 Success as a Process: Doing the Right Things Consistently

https://be-world-class.com/

Simon’s LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beworldclass-simon/

The Sixsess Consultancy’s website

https://sixsess.org/about-the-sixsess-consultancy-our-values-and-our-approach/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

Keywords

sports psychology, high performance, focus, confidence, motivation, simplicity, prioritisation, success

Summary

Barry talks to Eileen George who shares her amazing journey from working at Clarkston Consulting to joining NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)!

Eileen emphasises the importance of continuous learning and good leadership skills in leading successful change.

She also highlights that JPL has a culture of change, innovation, and leadership, which is essential for accomplishing groundbreaking projects.

She suggests that organisations should invest in developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning to effectively navigate constant change and innovation.

Eileen and Barry Eustance plan to discuss how organisations can prepare for and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment in their next podcast.

Keywords

Eileen George, Clarkston Consulting, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL, change management, leadership skills, continuous learning, innovation, culture, organisational change, change leadership, change management skills, agile, adaptive, AI, technology, leading change, leading people, The Sixsess Consultancy, The Just Great People Podcast 

Takeaways

• Continuous learning and good leadership skills are essential for leading successful change.

• Organisations should invest in developing leadership skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

• JPL has a culture of change, innovation, and leadership, which is crucial for accomplishing groundbreaking projects.

• Organisations need to prepare for and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment by being agile, adaptive, and stakeholder-focused.

Titles

• Building a Culture of Change, Innovation, and Leadership at JPL

• Preparing for and Thriving in a Dynamic and Rapidly Changing Environment

Sound Bites

• "There aren't many people who work for NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab."

• "I had always known of JPL, an impossible dream to me."

• "I thank my lucky stars that even for that short period of time, my name is now a part of the JPL story."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Eileen George's Journey

02:43 The Impossible Dream: Joining NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

05:28 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Taking a Leap

06:54 Change Management and Leadership Skills

09:04 Creating a Culture of Change and Innovation

21:03 Thriving in a Dynamic Environment: The Increasing Pace of Change

Useful Links:

Eileen George's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileengeorge/

The Sixsess Consultancy's Website:

https://sixsess.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

The Oxford Review's Website

https://oxford-review.com/invite-list/

Summary

David Winders, The Sixsess Consultancy's Target Operating Model course Principal Facilitator discusses the importance of target operating models (TOMs) in organisations and how they help communicate and implement strategies.

He explains that Target Operating Models (TOMs_ are a description of the future state of an organisation and involve different perspectives and views.

David emphasises the need for simplicity and practicality in creating TOMs, rather than getting caught up in complex methodologies and tools. He also discusses the upcoming target operating model courses offered by Sixsess Consultancy.

Keywords

target operating model, TOM, strategy, organisational design, communication, perspectives, simplicity, practicality, courses

Takeaways

• Target operating models (TOMs) are essential for organisations to communicate and implement their strategies.

• TOMs provide a description of the future state of an organisation and involve different perspectives and views.

• Simplicity and practicality are key in creating effective TOMs, rather than getting caught up in complex methodologies and tools.

• Sixsess Consultancy offers target operating model courses that cover various techniques and tools for creating TOMs.

Titles

• The Importance of Target Operating Models in Organisations

• Creating Effective Target Operating Models: Simplicity and Practicality

Sound Bites

• "TOMs provide a description of the future state of an organisation."

• "TOMs are not just a new org chart or a systems diagram."

• "Keeping things simple and practical is more important than following a specific methodology."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:59 Understanding Target Operating Models

06:06 The Role of TOMs in Strategy Communication

09:15 Applicability of TOMs in Different Organisations

11:14 David's Contributions to Target Operating Model Books

14:38 Practical Application of TOMs and the Use of Tools

17:51 Challenges with IT Tools for TOMs

20:07 Sixsess Consultancy’s' Target Operating Model Courses

25:41 Course Content and Approach

27:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Useful Links:

The Sixsess Consultancy's Target Operating Model Information Page

The Sixess Consultancy Website

Barry Eustance's LinkedIn

Welcome to The Sixsess Consultancy's "Just Great People" podcast, where Barry Eustance chats to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things.

- The common theme in high performance is people.

- Care is essential for getting the best out of individuals.

- Leadership is not just about authority; it's about influence.

- Psychological safety allows for open communication and care.

- High performance is achieved through collective purpose.

- Caring can manifest in small details that matter.

- Leadership should encourage everyone to show care.

- Understanding what people care about is crucial for leadership.

- The British & Irish Lions exemplify the power of unity and care.

- Transitioning from one career to another can bring valuable insights.

Tony's LinkedIn

Welcome to The Sixsess Consultancy's "Just Great People" podcast, where Barry Eustance chats to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things.

I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful.

Welcome to The Sixsess Consultancy's "Just Great People" podcast, where Barry Eustance chats to ordinary people who've done extraordinary things.

I hope you really enjoyed our podcast and found it to be inspiring and insightful.