What is it to be a man in the current workplace? The discussion around men, and the part that masculinity and masculine gender roles play in Leadership is one that is often approached with some degree of trepidation.

In this second part of a two part episode, Phil, guest Jindy Mann (founder of the organisation: Leader, Brother, Son) and co-host Toby Erith, continue to explore this topic openly. Together the trio discuss the idea of the 'Default Man' and how this is being challenged in the modern workplace, what masculinity means to each of them personally and the possible place for masculine energy in leadership.

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What is it to be a man in the current workplace? The discussion around men, and the part that masculinity and masculine gender roles play in Leadership is one that is often approached with some degree of trepidation.

In this first part of a two part episode, Phil is joined by Jindy Mann (founder of the organisation: Leader, Brother, Son) and co-host Toby Erith, to sit down and explore this topic openly. Together the trio unpick how we might go about defining what it is to be a man, demystifying some of the misconceptions that often arise from the discussion, and the potential value of creating spaces where men can openly and honestly share and self reflect.  

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In this episode, Phil King is joined by Joachim Stempfle. Joachim is the founder and owner of leadership and organisational development company A train. The duo discuss his personal journey and what stands behind the work that he does. They delve into the self organised nature and structure of Atrain as well as some of the challenges and opportunities that that represents and much more.

A Quick Apology: We just want to apologise for the sound quality in this weeks episode. Technical issues meant we had to move to a recording platform we are not used to which caused some problems. We kindly ask that you bear with us for this episode and still enjoy the conversation. Thank you very much.

Joachim's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-stempfle-195b965/
For further articles and podcast episodes and videos with Joachim: https://breakthroughs.atrain.com

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A new episode of the Search for the Soulful Leader releases today. Phil has recently become fascinated with the idea of ‘Organisational Trauma.’ Eager to uncover the processes of working through trauma, Phil is joined by Toby Erith (Systemic Coach, Facilitator, Change Maker) and Clinical Psychologist, Dr Karen Treisman.

Together, the trio explore the various ways in which organisations might experience and come to terms with traumatic events, as well as the role leaders might play in beginning the process of healing.

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This week, Phil King is joined by Catherine Williams and Robin Christopherson to discuss diversity and inclusion in organisations.

Robin Christopherson of UK tech charity AbilityNet, is recognised as a leading expert on accessibility and digital inclusion. He is a regular speaker, raising awareness of the power and potential of technology to transform people's lives. His work was recognised with the award of an MBE in the 2017 Queen's new-year honour’s list for services to digital inclusion, as well as recently being awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Suffolk department of Computer Science.

Catherine Williams is VP International Commercial Operations Lead for MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme). She has enjoyed an 18 year career in the Healthcare industry, working in a variety of commercial roles across a number of companies. Catherine enjoys working with multi-disciplinary teams to solve strategic problems that improve public health and healthcare systems.

Links mentioned in this discussion:
Clear Talents: https://cleartalents.com/
Caroline Casey: https://www.thevaluable500.com/podcast/inclusion-revolution-podcast
The Business Disability Forum: https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/
Digital Accessibility Maturity Model: https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/DAMM

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This week, Phil King is joined by co-founder of 'Future Practice', Oli Patrick.

A physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management. He speaks widely on the application of contemporary wellbeing strategies and consults to businesses and individuals globally. Oliver was Head of Physiology at Nuffield Health where he led the largest team of applied physiologists, wellbeing advisors and nutritionists in the UK. Phil and Oli together explore one of the most challenging topics for organisations in the current environment: Workplace Wellbeing.

For more information on Oli and his work, visit Future Practice.

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In this first episode of the third season of The Search for the Soulful Leader, Phil King is joined by guest co-host Robert Shaw Cameron to sit down with New York Times best selling author and world-renowned keynote speaker Stan Slap. Together, Phil and Rob look 'Under the Hood' of organisational culture with Stan and explore the importance of humanity in leadership as a way of offering stability and assurance during periods of uncertainty.

Stan Slap is a New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned thought leader on the topic of Organisational Culture. He is the CEO of the global consulting company ‘Slap’, who focus exclusively on helping businesses and business leaders achieve maximum commitment to employee, manager, and customer cultures.

Robert is a stage and screen actor and director (you may recognise him from amongst other things Coronation Street and The Bill), as well as being the founder of [non]Fiction People, an organisation that combine development and communications coaching with innovative drama based training.

Stan's Website: https://slapcompany.com/
Robert's Website: http://www.nonfiction.partners/people/

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Phil and Cass are joined by Stephen Shedletzky (Shed) this week.  Stephen discusses Speak Up culture, intention vs impact and duality in leadership. As a though-leader on psychological safety in the workplace, he supports leaders and organisations in all industries where human beings work.

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This week, Phil and Cass are joined by Ben Osborn, former Managing Director of Pfizer in the UK. Ben talks through the responsibility of leading through the pandemic, empathy, core values and shifting leadership styles.

Ben shared some remarkable insight and perspective around bringing your best self to work, recognising and harnessing strengths (and flaws!) and holding true to your core values even (or perhaps especially) when the going gets tough.

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Phil and Cass are joined by Garry Ridge Chairman Of The Board & CEO - WD-40 Company, published writer and adjunct professor at San Diego university. Together, they discuss the value and importance of establishing and sustaining a strong, people centred organisational culture and sending your staff home happy.

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