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- Finding a Place in a System not Built for You | Leadership & Belonging | The Unlikely ExecutiveHow do you lead authentically in a system that wasn't designed for people like you? This powerful episode of The Unlikely Executive explores what it means to find your place, build your voice, and lead with authenticity in environments where you don't fit the traditional mould.🔑 In this episode, you'll learn:• How to navigate workplaces that weren't designed for your background• Strategies for building confidence as a non-traditional leader• Why diversity of thought is critical in construction and engineering• How to create inclusive leadership cultures from within📌 About The Unlikely Executive:Hosted by Barbra Carlisle, executive coach and founder of Glee Coaching — leadership development for construction, housing, and engineering leaders.🔗 Work with Barbra: https://www.gleecoaching.co.uk#DiversityInLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #ConstructionIndustry #TheUnlikelyExecutive #LeadershipDevelopment30 min
- From the Bottom to the Top | Colin McEllin | The Unlikely ExecutiveColin McEllin started at the bottom and worked his way to the top of the construction industry. In this episode of The Unlikely Executive, he shares the leadership lessons, setbacks, and breakthroughs along the way.🔑 In this episode, you'll learn:• How to rise through the ranks in construction and engineering• The leadership skills that matter most on the journey up• How to stay grounded and authentic as you gain seniority• What construction leaders wish they'd known earlier in their careers📌 About The Unlikely Executive:Hosted by Barbra Carlisle, executive coach and founder of Glee Coaching — leadership development for construction, housing, and engineering leaders.🔗 Work with Barbra: https://www.gleecoaching.co.uk#ConstructionLeadership #CareerGrowth #LeadershipLessons #TheUnlikelyExecutive #ConstructionCareers29 min
- Being Master of Your Own Destiny| Learie Gonsalves| The Unlikely Executive
Learie Gonsalves, the Director of Blackbird Property Surveyors, shares his journey armed with his one CSE in art to owning a successful property surveying firm for over 10 years. He shares the challenges of not seeing people like him in work, but talks about the role of great managers in helping you dream big. Hear about why running is so important to him now and why he runs to support Prostrate Cancer. Learie's story is one of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of balance in work and life.
Are you truly in control of your career — or letting others define your path? This episode of The Unlikely Executive explores what it means to take ownership of your destiny as a leader.
🔑 In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to take deliberate control of your career direction
• The mindset needed to lead your own journey
• Overcoming fear and self-doubt in leadership decisions
• Why the best leaders are intentional about their growth
📌 About The Unlikely Executive:
Hosted by Barbra Carlisle, executive coach and founder of Glee Coaching.
🔗 Work with Barbra: https://www.gleecoaching.co.uk
#LeadershipMindset #CareerDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #TheUnlikelyExecutive
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23 min - Owning the title CEO| Renee Preston | The Unlikely ExecutiveWhat does a job title really mean — and how does it shape your leadership identity? CEO Renee Preston explores the weight of titles, the journey to the top, and what it really takes to own your role.🔑 In this episode, you'll learn:• How job titles shape our identity and confidence as leaders• The real challenges of stepping into a CEO role• How to own your title authentically without imposter syndrome• Why leadership is about impact, not just labels📌 About The Unlikely Executive:Hosted by Barbra Carlisle, executive coach and founder of Glee Coaching.🔗 Work with Barbra: https://www.gleecoaching.co.uk#CEOJourney #LeadershipIdentity #ImposterSyndrome #TheUnlikelyExecutive #ExecutiveCoaching26 min
- A fulfilling career in Aviation| Tim Walder| The Unlikely Executive
Tim Walder shares his journey in the aviation industry, emphasizing the importance of career purpose and emotional intelligence. He discusses career progression, leadership, mentorship, challenges, resilience, and retirement, highlighting the need for a sense of purpose in life after retirement.
Takeaways
- Career purpose
- Emotional intelligence
Chapters
- 00:00 Passion for Aviation
- 05:55 Leadership and Mentorship
- 24:29 Challenges and Resilience
- 30:12 Retirement and Purpose
25 min - From Geologist to Global Growth: Kathleen Abbott's Leadership Journey | The Unlikely ExecutiveKathleen Abbott went from geologist to driving global business growth. In this episode, she shares how a technical background in geology became the foundation for an extraordinary leadership career.🔑 In this episode, you'll learn:• How technical careers create unexpected leadership paths• The transferable skills from geology to business leadership• Strategies for scaling leadership impact globally• Why STEM backgrounds produce exceptional business leaders📌 About The Unlikely Executive:Hosted by Barbra Carlisle, executive coach and founder of Glee Coaching.🔗 Work with Barbra: https://www.gleecoaching.co.uk#STEMLeadership #GlobalGrowth #CareerTransition #TheUnlikelyExecutive
m26 min - Creating a Blueprint for a Sustainable Future: With Alan Brookes
Chief Arcadian. People Champion. Passionate about sustainable transformation and finding solutions to global challenges. Playing his part in helping to preserve the planet and improve quality of life.
Alan was born in Chester in the United Kingdom. He has lived and worked abroad in Asia, but home now is in Warrington, just over half an hour away from where he grew up. He’s married to Tracy and has four children – who are now (young) adults – and is a ‘retired’ amateur singer and lover of all kinds of music.
Alan was appointed Chief Executive Officer in May 2023, and leads Arcadis with a clear vision: to create a blueprint for a sustainable future. Under Alan’s leadership, Arcadis has positioned itself at the forefront of global efforts to address climate change, accelerate clean energy transition and build resilient, livable cities. Today he works with and leads more than 36,000 talented and gifted Arcadians in over 30 countries, all dedicated to improving quality of life.
For more information, please visit:
Company Website: https://www.arcadis.com/en-gb
Guest's LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/alan-brookes-703a3114
[email protected] | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedIn
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Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time.
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35 min - No Linear Path: From Journalist to Charity CEO
For more information, please visit:
Company Website: https://careerready.org.uk/
Guest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-spackman-3bb19a82/?originalSubdomain=uk
[email protected] | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedIn
If you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.
Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time.
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34 min - Opening Up Workforce Opportunities: Connecting Northumberland
Appointed as Chief Executive, Liz Mayes brings dynamic leadership and a forward-thinking perspective to Connect Northumberland. Her extensive experience in industry and regional development positions her well to drive the organisation's strategic vision. Liz's passion for diversity and equality of opportunity is set to elevate Connect Northumberland's impact, ensuring it continues to address the evolving needs of the county.
For more information, please visit:
Company Website: https://www.connectnorthumberland.org/
[email protected] | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedIn
If you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.
Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time.
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31 min - Building Success Against All Odds: A Journey to Financial Freedom
For more information, please visit:
Company Website: https://www.harrogategroup.co.uk/
Guest's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-wright-bb024516a/
[email protected] | www.gleecoaching.co.uk | (17) Barbra Carlisle (FCIPD) | LinkedIn
If you found this episode of The Unlikely Executive helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.
Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time.
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About The Unlikely Executive
From the publisher's feed
You know there’s more in you, more to explore, more to give, and more to live.
Welcome to The Unlikely Executive Podcast, a bi-weekly show for people who want to…
make a difference both in their own careers and the world around them. You don't have to be failing to want more. If you are curious about how others have navigated the rocky road to leadership and fulfillment you are in the right place.
This podcast is designed especially for the curious, the ambitious and the slightly nervous!
It is for those who are asking Now what?
Those at a crossroads, those with a desire to step up to the executive table and those who want to feel a sense of ownership in their own career.
Every episode, host Barbra Carlisle, Founder of Glee Coaching Ltd, Accredited Coach, and Business Mentor, brings you candid conversations with people like you who are now leaders making a significant difference.
These are people whose journeys to where they are today were far from textbook. Challenges, self-doubt, and surprising turns all play a part. Yet, they’ve emerged with a sense of purpose, passion, and a desire to contribute positively to our wonderful and complex world.
Through inspiring stories, actionable tips, and heartfelt moments, each guest reveals how they stepped into the unknown, discovered their purpose, and made a difference.
If you’re ready to unlock your potential, challenge yourself, and take steps toward creating the impact you dream of, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe now to start your journey of discovery, and together, let’s build a better future—one purposeful step at a time.
Visit www.gleecoaching.com to learn more.
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