The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast

We're thrilled to welcome Nicky Lowe, entrepreneur, accredited Executive Coach and podcaster to the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!

Nicky has a slew of accolades to her name; double entrepreneur, award-winning coach, and most importantly: working mum. Her experiences of becoming a parent, led her to leave behind her successful career in a high-flying corporate job and set her on a path to provide wisdom to working mums.

In this episode, Nicky shares insights aplenty; including why wisdom for working mums is important, above wisdom for working parents, knowing when to take a leap of faith in your career, attracting the best talent and the importance of managing your energy. It's safe to say, this episode is packed with implementable advice and savvy tips.

Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this episode is an informative and educational listen for anyone seeking to understand more about career progression and satisfaction, alongside balancing being a parent alongside working.    

Time Stamped Agenda:

00:32 - Introduction to Nicky

01:31 - What does progression mean to you?

04:09 - What is the key to being brave and putting yourself out there?

07:30 - What are the key insights that someone should know when looking to take a leap of faith in your career?

10:37 - How did you hone in on your zone of genius? 

12:59 - Is mentoring something you would recommend to people regardless of whatever seniority they are?

14:54 - Why is it that you talk about wisdom for working mums rather than working parents?

19:44 - What are the key steps organisations and managers can take to help retain and attract great talent?

23:34 - What's the most inspiring or impactful lesson that's been shared on your podcast?

26:56 - What's the one thing one or two, I'll be generous that you would want to leave our listeners with today that you think is most impactful in terms of helping progress their own life career, or the lives and careers of others? 

27:30 - Who would be your dream podcast guest to interview on progressing lives everywhere?

Resources Mentioned:

Martin Seligman - strengths-based positive psychology free Values In Action assessment: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register

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We're delighted to welcome Emmanuel Ayoola, diversity advocate and fundraising director to the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!

Emmanuel is the Director of Fundraising at the Aleto Foundation, an organisation dedicated to enabling high potential young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to fulfil that potential as the leaders and board execs of tomorrow.

Emmanuel has a CV that is rather formidable; as well as his current role at Aleto, he is the Founder and Chair of Trustees of Grace's Days Africa, a charity working to create sustainable change within local communities in Africa; an RSA fellow; and a Trustee for Volunteering Matters. However, this impressive roster also shows Emmanuel's dedication to progressing the lives of others, which is both pragmatic and passionate. 

Having been through one of Aleto's programmes himself, Emmanuel knows the power that the leaders of today have in creating the leaders of tomorrow, as he says himself - "that was a huge turning point because that was the first time I'd really been told professionally that I can change the world around me".

Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this episode is an informative and educational listen for anyone seeking to understand more about workplace diversity, the importance of mentoring and helping to change the face of tomorrow's leaders.    

Time Stamped Agenda:

00:39 - Introduction to Emmanuel

01:51 - What is progression in your opinion?

03:44 - How important is it that organisations being open to flexible ways of working, in order to retain the best talent?

07:30 - Can you explain more about Aleto and why it's so important?

09:27 - Can you talk about the reality of why Aleto is needed?

12:01 - Can you tell me more about what Aleto does and the programmes you run?

14:02 - As alumni of Aleto, how important and impactful was the Aleto Foundation to you personally?

17:15 - What are the main ways companies and individuals can work with Aleto and make a difference through the foundation?

19:51 - What are the kind of barriers that preventing black professionals from coming into industries like recruitment?

24:01 - How important do you think it is for organisations to take responsibility for educating their staff to help make work environments 

27:30 - Who would be your dream podcast guest to interview on progression and progressing lives everywhere?

Resources Mentioned:

Aleto Foundation: https://aletofoundation.org.uk/

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We are thrilled to welcome business transformation specialist, Otto Guth to this insightful episode of the Progressing Lives Everywhere podcast.

Hosted by Andrew Beard, Associate Director of Amoria Bond's Engineering Division Europe, this instalment features a topic that will impact every company in the world: business change and transformation.

Otto has worked across numerous industries including manufacturing, supply chain and business services, where he has lead impactful, result-driven transformation projects to help underperforming businesses return to profitability.

From managing resistance to change, the importance of constant reflection for progression, the definition of business transformation and why it is imperative that businesses and people need to anticipate change so they don't get left behind; this episode is an insightful listen for all business owners, leaders and directors.

Timestamped Agenda: 

01:32 - With the pace of change going on in the business world, how are you seeing that impact people?

04:57 - What led you to decide to set up your own company? 

07:36 - What does progression mean to you?

08:28 - Do you go through a process of weekly reflection?

10:38 - How do you define business transformation?

15:15 - What are the warning signs that a business is progressing in the wrong direction?

19:59 - How often when you come in to do a transformation, is there a real breakdown in the leadership team?

21:42 - What are one or two messages to the leadership group about how they can effectively collaborate together?

23:53 - What do you see to be the future of business transformation?

26:25 - How can we progress lives through transforming businesses?

Resources Mentioned:

Learn more about First Time Right Transformation Management: https://ftrtm.com/

Connect with Otto Guth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otto-guth-b0685a1a/

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We're delighted to welcome Nick Booth, communication expert and Founder of the Seventh-Wave to the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!

Hosted by Timon de Haan, this instalment takes a deep dive into communication preferences, the different communication energies and how you can release your energy for maximum impact.

Timon and Nick also discuss the importance of reflective practice, how you teach people how to communicate with you, how to right things when communication goes wrong, managing others' energy for effective communication; as well as practical tips to apply in your day-to-day work life throughtout.

This episode is an informative and actionable listen for anyone who is a manager, leader or is an aspiring leader or manager.

Time Stamped Agenda:

00:36 - Overview of Nick

01:03 - What does progression mean to you?

02:56 - What made you realise that people have different communication styles and benefit from communicating differently to different people?

04:44 - Do you have an example of where your communication went wrong and you only realised afterwards?

06:44 - How can I learn how to best communicate with someone without learning it the hard way?

09:27 - What do you say to people who object that insights "puts people into a specific corner'?

12:01 - Can you give me some practical tips to apply as a manager communicating to a whole team?

14:27 - Can you give me some more context on how teaching others how to communicate and treat me, works?

16:38 - The importance of communication as part of the onboarding process

18:38 - If you've got a relationship at work that isn't great, can you reset that relationship?

23:08 - How does working from home affect communication styles?

25:13 - What are the best questions to ask when spending 121 time with your team?

28:07 - Situational Leadership

30:49 - What is the one piece of advice you would give to someone listening to this podcast to progress their life or the lives of others?

32:38 - If we were to switch roles, who would you like me to interview for the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast?

Resources Mentioned:

Learn more about Seventh-Wave: https://www.seventh-wave.co.uk/

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We're delighted to welcome Jason Stockwood, maverick tech CEO and published author to the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!

Jason says that "as an entrepreneur, you always think your next project is going to be your most interesting one" - and from working at lastminute.com to match.com to becoming the chair of Grimsby Town FC, it's clear that these are words that Jason lives by. 

Along his journey, Jason has paved the way for value-led leadership and entrepreneurship in the tech space, and his book, "Reboot: A Blueprint for Happy, Human Business in the Digital Age" is a testament to this.

Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this instalment sees Jason share what traits he attributes to being successful in entrepreneurial businesses and what success actually looks like, why having a growth mindset is a vital entrepreneurial trait, as well as tools and methods to progress everyone who is aspiring to better apply a purpose-driven/value-driven model or ethos to both business/their lives.

This episode is an informative and enjoyable listen for anyone in the STEM sector or anyone interested in hearing from an inspiring entrepreneur in the tech space.  

Time Stamped Agenda:

01:25 - Overview of Jason, and what does progression mean to you?

02:29 - What motivates you to continue to progress yourself and to also invest so much in progressing others?

05:10 - Who are the people that have been influential or helped you along with your journey?

06:40 - Is being part of a team/collective something you look for in new opportunities?

08:19 - What are the traits of being successful in entrepreneurial businesses?

11:42 - What tools or methodologies would you recommend to people who are aspiring to better apply a purpose-driven/value-driven model or ethos to their business?

15:47 - What are some failures that have helped you learn?

19:04 - Do you think that having a growth mindset is an important trait from an entrepreneurial perspective?

23:57 - How will you measure success at Grimsby Town FC?

27:44 - Are some of the principles you've outlined similar themes to what you have been advising the government on building back post-pandemic or are there other trends from a tech perspective?

32:36 - If the tables were turned, who would be your dream podcast guest to interview on progression and progressing lives everywhere?

Resources Mentioned:

Reboot: A Blueprint for Happy, Human Business in the Digital Age - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reboot-Blueprint-Happy-Business-Digital-ebook/dp/B078RZW1DC

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Continuing the lineup of inspirational guests on Season 2, we're thrilled to welcome Jo Wimble-Groves to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!

From a "C-Grade student who left school at 16" to award-winning tech entrepreneur, business owner, STEM ambassador, published writer and much, much more; Jo certainly has some incredible accolades. 

Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this instalment sees Jo take us on a journey into her experiences as a young woman leading a tech company; where she gets her drive and inspiration from; why you don't need to be a graduate, mathematician or an A-Grade student to have a successful career in STEM; as well as hints and tips on how you can help bridge the gender gap that is so prevalent in STEM industries.

This episode is an informative and enjoyable listen for anyone in the STEM sector or anyone who is interested in hearing the journey of a female entrepreneur in the tech space.  

Time Stamped Agenda:

00:45 - Introduction to Jo; what does progression mean to you personally?

02:53 - Has having very clear goals in mind been important to you?

04:11 - Were you 16 when you started Active Digital with your brother?

05:24 - Role Models

07:47 - What advice would you give to people who are currently facing similar challenges?

13:05 - Has being hungry and open to learning from those around you been key throughout your career? 

14:53 - What's your USP when you're talking to young people about a career in STEM?

18:25 - What is your book "Rise of the Girl" all about?

24:26 - What inspired you to create the Guilty Mother, and what's it all about?

27:55 - What would you say are the biggest misconceptions that discourage potentially brilliant people who are so well-fitting with STEM careers from actually pursuing it?

30:39 - If you were hosting the progressing lives podcast, who would be your dream guest?

Resources Mentioned:

Guilty Mother blog: https://www.guiltymother.co.uk/

Rise of the Girl pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Girl-Empowering-Conversations-Daughter/dp/0241506840

Learn more about Jo Wimble Groves: https://www.jowimblegroves.co.uk/

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We're delighted to be joined by Gary Elden, OBE for services to Business and Diversity for the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast.

From Estate Agent to FTSE CEO to Non-Exec Director and diversity driver; it's safe to say Gary Elden has had an illustrious career filled with invaluable insights and fascinating experiences.

But more than that, the work that Gary has done to put diversity on businesses' agendas - and not just as a box-ticking exercise - is truly remarkable.

Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this instalment sees Gary speak on a wide range of topics; from his early career and the racism he has experienced in the workplace; to why a meritocratic environment isn't enough to create a diverse workplace (and what is enough), as well as a timely piece on why you need to turn your outrage into action.

Time Stamped Agenda:

00:35 - Introduction to Gary

02:02 - What does progression mean to you?

03:22 - Is a model of continuous improvement something you've always worked towards?

04:25 - Did you always plan your next career steps?

05:39 - What are the attributes that contribute towards "being the best"?

07:46 - Self-selecting role models and mentors

09:18 - How important has diversity been to your career and the businesses you've worked in?

10:35 - Why is it important to focus on stats as well as the environment when it comes to diversity in the workplace?

15:06 - What are the ways you've experienced racism and how does racism and discrimination still show up for black people in the workplace?

20:33 - How important have role models been in your life?

24:44 - How do you learn from mistakes to aid progression?

26:40 - How do you remove the "fear factor" from conversations about race and diversity?

29:06 - Tell me about the Diversity and Inclusion Charter, and why it's so important that businesses turn outrage into action?

35:48 - If the tables were turned and you had your pick of anyone to talk about progression, who would your dream guest be?

Resources Mentioned:

The Diversity and Inclusion Charter: https://diversityandinclusioncharter.com/message-from-chairman

Aleto Foundation: https://aletofoundation.org.uk/

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The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast is back - and we're kicking things off with a bang!

Our first guest is Professor Damian Hughes - host of The High Performance Podcast, writer of 8 best-selling books, organisational psychologist, international speaker, and all-around master of progressing lives, Damian combines his practical and academic background within sport, organisational development and change psychology, to help organisations and teams to create a high performing culture.

Host Andrew Beard was joined by Damian for an insightful, in-depth conversation; with so much to talk about, we've split the conversation into 2 parts.

This is part 2 of 2, where you can hear Damian delve into everything relating to organisational cultures; from what a high-performance culture is (and isn't), to explanations and learnings that you can implement, to progress lives everywhere.

If you enjoy this instalment, be sure to check out part 1, where Damian and Andrew discuss the concept of liquid thinking, Damian's progression journey, and the experiences and learnings from hosting The High Performance Podcast.

Time Stamped Agenda

02:02 - How we can progress lives through high performing cultures

09:10 - How would you advise a business leader on performing the diary and wallet test?

16:39 - If you could pick anyone to be a guest on your podcast, who would it be and why?

17:47 - Who was it that believed in you before you believed in yourself?

30:20 - Has any of the content of the podcast exceeded your expectations?

Resources Mentioned:

The High Performance Podcast - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/

Damian's books - http://liquidthinker.com/books

Damian's website - http://liquidthinker.com/

Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.

This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast is back - and we're kicking things off with a bang!

Our first guest is Professor Damian Hughes - host of The High Performance Podcast, writer of 8 best-selling books, organisational psychologist, international speaker, and all-around master of progressing lives, Damian combines his practical and academic background within sport, organisational development and change psychology, to help organisations and teams to create a high performing culture.

Host Andrew Beard was joined by Damian for an insightful, in-depth conversation; with so much to talk about, we've split the conversation into 2 parts.

This is part 1 of 2, where you can hear Damian discuss the concept of liquid thinking, his own progression journey, the experiences and things he's learned on The High Performance Podcast, the "secret" behind success, and how he nearly took himself to the point of breakdown, through in his own words, his "desire to achieve more".

If you enjoy this instalment, be sure to check out part 2, where Damian delves into everything relating to organisational cultures; from what a high-performance culture is (and isn't), to explanations and learnings that you can implement, to progress lives everywhere.

Time Stamped Agenda

2:11 - Damian's progression journey so far

18:49 - The importance of stepping outside your comfort zone

21:30 - What does progression mean to you?

24:48 - How are you progressing lives with the High Performance Podcast?

30:20 - Has any of the content of the podcast exceeded your expectations?

Resources Mentioned:

The High Performance Podcast - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/

Damian's books - http://liquidthinker.com/books

Damian's website - http://liquidthinker.com/

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In this episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, we’re joined by three very special guests to discuss the compelling topic of Advanced Engineering. From manufacturing and sales to rail and F1; Matt Hinton, Steve Davis and Neil Waterman have all shared how they have helped progress the lives of the people and industries they have worked in.

Providing discussions on advice to engineering coming up the ladder, Apprenticeships vs University as routes into Engineering, how to use six sigma as a relevant toolkit today, the benefits of having a mentoring scheme within your business, peer review as an effective tool to shape Engineering Leadership and much, much more.

Hosted by Jenny Walsh, Edie Wiseberg and Lucia Piekarski, this instalment is the perfect listen for anyone with an interest in Advanced Engineering.

Timestamped guide:

01:27 - Matt Hinton interview starts; How would you say you've progressed the lives of others?

02:31 - What does being a qualified mentor involve?

03:40 - What are your key learnings from your years in the industry?

04:58 - Are there any tools or resources that you use that you would recommend? 

06:15 - How do you think your industry will progress in the future?

09:23 - Steve Davis interview starts

10:03 - What does progression mean to you?

10:36 - How have you progressed the lives of others?

15:22 - Throughout your journey, what would you say is sort of the key lessons that you've learned?

18:02 - Neil Waterman interview starts

18:27 - How did you get into the industry? Is there anyone or anything that's inspired you?

18:54 - How you would say you've progressed the lives of others?

20:16 - Are there any projects you've worked on that have been instrumental in your career?

22:51 - How do you see the industry progressing in the future?

Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.

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