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In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Laura Gallaher about organisational psychology and its role in understanding and predicting behaviour in the workplace. They discuss the challenges of predicting behaviour in complex adaptive systems and the importance of leaders being open to introspection and self-awareness. They also talk about the Columbia shuttle accident and its impact on organisational culture at NASA, and the changes that were made to address these issues and enable the organisation to launch the next shuttle safely.

The episode explores the importance of understanding specific behaviours in organisational culture and the difficulty of getting clients to articulate them. They emphasized the need for a continued presence to ensure sustainable change and the importance of having a common purpose to inspire people to buy in. They also talked about the significance of storytelling and preserving history in organisations and society.

The episode also covers the concept of effective culture in organisations and how it can be achieved through the missing links culture model. They discussed the critical role of unity and communication in organisational change, and the importance of leaders staying humble, being vulnerable, and being open to feedback. 

(Some of) The main points for listeners:

1.    Understanding and Predicting Behaviour in Organisations

Phil Rose and Laura Gallaher explore the concept of organisational psychology and its focus on understanding, explaining, and predicting behaviour in the workplace. They discuss the challenges of predicting behaviour in complex adaptive systems and the importance of leaders being open to introspection and self-awareness.

2.    The Columbia Shuttle Accident and Organisational Culture

Laura and Phil discuss the Columbia shuttle accident and its impact on organisational culture at NASA. They explain that the accident was caused by a psychology problem within the organisation, rather than an engineering problem. They also discuss how Dr Philip Mead led the culture change initiative at Kennedy Space Center following the accident.

3.    Analysis of Organisational and Team Dynamics at NASA

They discuss the intrapersonal fears that prevented engineers from speaking up about concerns regarding the Challenger disaster. They also discuss the impact of hierarchy and retribution on psychological safety and the importance of changing organisational design and leader behaviours to create a more open environment.

* Organisational culture and its impact on behaviour

4.    Importance of Specific Behaviours in Organisational Culture

The importance of understanding specific behaviours in organisational culture and the difficulty of getting clients to articulate them. They also discuss the need for a continued presence to ensure sustainable change and the importance of having a common purpose to inspire people to buy in. The speakers also touch on the issue of safety in mission-critical businesses and the importance of keeping safety as the number one priority.

* The role of storytelling in preserving and shaping culture

5.    The Importance of Storytelling and Preserving History

Laura and Phil share their personal experiences of visiting the 9-11 memorial and how it brought the story alive for them. They discuss the importance of experiencing the story multiple times to truly understand and reflect on it. They also highlight the risk of the story degrading if it's not told the right way or passed down through Chinese whispers.

6.    The Importance of Effective Culture in Organisations

The speakers delve into the missing links culture model and how it can help organisations achieve effective culture traits such as maturity, diversity, community, and unity. They discuss the importance of self-acceptance, self-awareness, and self-accountability in achieving maturity, and how diversity of thought and respect for differences are key to achieving diversity in an organisation.

* The importance of self-acceptance, self-awareness, and self-accountability

7.    Unity and Communication in Organisational Change

The importance of unity and communication in organisational change, highlighting the need for leaders to set context and give people space and time to process information. They also emphasize the importance of emotional connection and humanness in building engagement and unity, and the need for leaders to stay humble, be vulnerable, and be open to feedback.

* Organisational change

Discussion on the role of communication in building unity in society

The role of communication in building unity in society and how the Gallaher Edge model can play a role in this.

Key Questions to consider:

* How can organizations create a culture that promotes psychological safety?

* How can leaders create psychological safety within their teams?

* How can leaders foster diversity of thought and ensure inclusion and respect?

* What role does self-acceptance, self-awareness, and self-accountability play in creating a positive culture?

* What does unity mean in this model?

* What are the signs of defensiveness and how can we recover from it?

About Laura

Dr Laura Gallaher is an Organizational Psychologist, Keynote Speaker, USA Today Bestselling Author and Leadership Coach. She began her career at NASA Kennedy Space Center. After the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded upon re-entry in 2003, killing everybody aboard, Kennedy Space Center hired Laura and a team of organizational psychologists to change the cultural influences that were deemed to play a role in the tragedy. She worked for 8 years with NASA to positively influence culture, develop leadership capacity, and improve organizational performance at Kennedy Space Center.

She was also hired to help manage the change associated with radical changes in the performance management process and philosophy at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Laura’s company, Gallaher Edge, applies the science of human behaviour to organizations so they can get their edge, achieve together, and enjoy the journey. She helps executive teams have conversations they didn’t even know they needed to have. Organizations are just people. Gallaher Edge helps executives learn what it takes to be more profitable by truly putting people first.

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In this first guest episode of 2024 we talk to Sam Bishop. Sam has over 10 years experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams and so this conversation covered many areas of his experience and how that translates to the world of ‘business’.

Sam Bishop and Phil delve into the topics of managing energy, dealing with pressure, and building trust in sports and business. They discuss the importance of oscillating between periods of push and recovery to maintain performance levels over longer periods of time. They also explore the impact of expectations on energy levels and the need for leaders to delegate and trust their teams. Finally, they examine the concept of trust and how it differs between sports and business, with a focus on building trust from the ground up to enable healthy debates and cohesive teamwork.

They also discuss the importance of understanding the human behind the mask in coaching and performance psychology sessions. They emphasize the need for empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership and communication, and suggest that different perspectives and life stories can lead to different reactions to the same situation. They encourage business owners and senior leaders to become reflective and ask open questions to understand what might be going on for a person who is acting a certain way. They also suggest that having deeper discussions can lead to insights and deeper connections with team members, and that appreciating each other's strengths and weaknesses is key to supporting each other.

The discussion also covers the key elements of achieving elite performance in business and sports, including preparation, adaptability, and reflection. Drawing on their experiences in the aerospace and sporting industries, they emphasize the need to plan for eventualities and be adaptable in the face of challenges, while also acknowledging that some individuals prefer structure and certainty. They highlight the missed opportunity for growth and development when businesses overlook the importance of reflection and encourage listeners to enter a space of reflection to see its benefits. They also discuss the challenges of encouraging individuals and teams to engage in reflection and suggest that people are more likely to do so when they see the benefits of it. 

(Some of) The main points for listeners:

Join Sam Bishop and Phil as they explore the keys to success in sports and business. They discuss managing energy, handling pressure, and building trust. From alternating effort and recovery to understanding individuals on a personal level, they share insights on elite performance. Learn from their experiences in aerospace and sports about the importance of preparation, adaptability, and reflection for growth and development. Tune in for a concise guide to thriving in both fields!

·         Managing Energy and Trust in Sports and Business

·         Pressure management in high-performance situations

·         Understanding the Human Behind the Mask

·         Importance of reflection for growth and development

·         The Importance of Preparation and Execution

·         Understanding Pressure and Adversity

·         Preparation, Adaptability, and Reflection

·         Adapting to challenges and setbacks

·         Reflection and Curiosity

·         Sam Bishop's Journey to High Performance Coaching

·         Ways to connect with Sam Bishop and access his content

·         Discussion on Promoting Podcast and Video

·         Reflections on Sam Bishop's Podcast

·         Different approaches to preparation and execution

Key Questions to consider:

* What is the importance of preparation, execution, and reflection in achieving success?

* How do individuals at the top of their game manage pressure?

* Why is reflection important for growth and development?

* How can individuals and teams improve their adaptability and resilience?

* How will you use the advice Sam gave to his younger self starting out in his career?

About Max

Sam has over 10 years experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams. His client base ranges from Premier League and Women’s Super League footballers, to Premiership rugby players, Professional Golfers and Cricket players. 

Over the last 5 years, he has also worked as an Executive and Performance Psychology Coach with a client group of senior executives and business leaders. He has adapted his performance coaching style from the sports fields to the boardroom. Taking key learnings, approaches and techniques from elite performing athletes and teams, into business professionals and senior leaders.

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Keywords in this episode:

Purpose, pressure, business performance, reflections, psychology, adaptability, resilience

In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to… Phil Rose. 

Yes, the other Phil Rose is also a coach, author and business leader. I first met Phil while I was running many years back. Phil was, among other things, organising a 10K cross country run at the time. I later learned that we both did similar things, and even ended up working for different clients in the same venue at some point over the last 10 years.

Phil Rose, CEO and co-founder of Clarity Leadership, shares his journey from working in tech support at Microsoft to starting his own business focused on leadership and team development. He discusses the company's focus on leadership development programs, team development programs, and executive coaching, and how they have expanded to work with larger organizations

In this conversation we cover a range of topics including the importance of mindset and intent in developing great leadership, and the challenges of being a leader. We discuss the qualities of effective leaders who set high standards and demand excellence while maintaining a human touch, and the importance of purpose and passion in leadership and personal fulfilment.

Phil discussed the three main challenges that teams face: lack of alignment behind a common goal, team dynamics, and executing a clear strategy. He emphasized the importance of setting a compelling ambition that excites team members and creating a positive team culture that fosters collaboration and trust. He also stressed the need for holding team members accountable for their actions and executing a clear strategy.

The conversation highlighted the importance of healthy challenge and debate in the team, but Phil notes that this requires trust and psychological safety to be established first. 

We discussed the importance of having the courage to have tough conversations and make difficult decisions as a leader. Phil emphasized the need to understand and manage risks, and the correlation between leadership and risk-taking and how this influences decision makers. 

We know there are no guarantees in any venture (or are there?) and so Phil highlighted the importance of using tools to help predict success and simply “having a go”. He encourages taking risks and learning from the process, as it can lead to enhanced entrepreneurial vision and growth.

Throughout the conversation, Phil emphasized the importance of a growth mindset and learning from challenges. He reflected on his experience of struggling with the pandemic and how he reframed it as an opportunity for growth. He noted that many people went through a victim mindset during the pandemic but did not take the next step to pivot their business or change their mindset.

Phil's experience highlights the power of a growth mindset and the importance of seeking out new perspectives and opportunities for growth.
 

(Some of) The main points for listeners:

Phil Rose of Clarity Leadership on the Importance of Leadership Development

Phil Rose, CEO and co-founder of Clarity Leadership, shares his journey from working in tech support at Microsoft to starting his own business focused on leadership and team development. He discusses the company's focus on leadership development programs, team development programs, and executive coaching, and how they have expanded to work with larger organizations primarily.

·         Leadership development programs

·         Executive coaching

·         Leadership and Setting High Standards

·         Finding Purpose and Clarity

·         Addressing Team Challenges

·         Building a Winning Culture

·         Building a strong team culture

·         Leadership and Risk Management

·         Managing risk in leadership

·         Overcoming Challenges and Embracing a Growth Mindset

·         Leadership and Authenticity

Key Questions to consider:

* How can leaders hold their teams accountable for executing strategies and plans?

* What are the challenges teams face in terms of dynamics and culture?

* How can leaders create alignment and commitment within their teams?

* What advice would you give to upcoming leaders in terms of authenticity and leading in their own style?

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Keywords in this episode:

Purpose, leadership, clarity, development, passion, commitment, Microsoft, standards

In this fascinating conversation Phil and Max delved into the themes of purpose, customer centricity, and self-organization in business, discussing how they can help rekindle passion and engagement in business leaders and their teams. The conversation emphasized the importance of building the human side of business and creating a movement for positive change, ultimately changing the world for the better.

They talk about Max’s journey to purpose-driven organizational design in which Max shared his experience working in the video game industry and how it led him to seek a better way of organizing that puts humans at the centre of the experience. He talked about his frustration with the culture of the organization and how it led to a mental health crisis. 

(Some of) The main points for listeners:

Max's Journey to Purpose-Driven Organizational Design

Max shares his journey to purpose-driven organizational design. He talks about his experience working in the video game industry and how it led him to seek a better way of organizing that puts humans at the centre of the experience. Max also discusses his work with August, a consultancy that aims to change organizations for the better.

Purpose and Intrinsic Motivation

The importance of purpose and intrinsic motivation in finding a greater purpose. They share personal experiences and highlight the role of choice in aligning one's life with their purpose. They also touch on the work of Simon Sinek and the importance of defining the "why" for organizations.

The Importance of Purpose and Culture in Business

Max and Phil share personal stories and examples of purpose-driven organizations, and how they prioritize culture and autonomy over profit. They discuss the impact of disengagement and high attrition rates on businesses, and the benefits of investing in culture, such as increased revenue, profitability, and Glass Door scores. They also explore the challenge of creating an environment where employees feel safe to share their ideas and opinions without fear of retribution.

* Building a culture of innovation and engagement

* Psychological safety in the workplace

Strategies for Failing Smart and Learning Fast

Max shares the three strategies for failing smart and learning fast, based on the work of Harvard professor Amy Edmonson. The first strategy is to set a learning frame on the problem, which creates a culture for psychological safety and failure in an ongoing way. This helps leaders to make it easy to fail because failure becomes an opportunity to learn.

Creating Psychological Safety and Encouraging Participation

Max and Phil discuss the importance of creating a learning frame and inviting participation from all voices in a conversation. They also emphasize the need to respond productively to all ideas, even bad ones, and the benefits of investing in people and their ideas. Additionally, they touch on the importance of creating psychological safety and allowing people to express their emotions in order to build trust and relationships.

The Importance of Storytelling and Adapting to Change in Business

They explore the power of storytelling in business and how it can shape a company's culture and values. They also discuss the need for businesses to adapt to change and the role of hierarchy in leadership, while acknowledging the importance of maintaining a company's identity and purpose.

* Transitioning away from hierarchy and command-and-control leadership

Advice for Young Professionals in Capitalist Industries

Max discusses the challenges of working in capitalist industries, particularly in New York. Max advises young professionals to prioritize purpose over profit for long-term success. Phil relates this advice to his daughter's aspirations in sustainable fashion and emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation and societal impact.

* Finding purpose in work and life

Purpose, Freelancing, and Managing Time

Phil Rose and Max Sather have a conversation about purpose, freelancing, and managing time. Max shares his experience transitioning to freelancing and the trade-offs he faces in terms of certainty and flexibility. Phil offers advice on prioritizing purpose and time management, and they discuss the importance of storytelling in building engaged organizations.

* Purpose-driven organizations

Key Questions to consider:

* How do you align a business's purpose with its values and actions?

* How do you build a culture of innovation and engagement?

* How do you transition away from hierarchy and traditional leadership styles?

* Where does the story go next for Max?

* How can purpose be integrated into organizations and family life?

About Max

Max combines team coaching, leadership development and org design to develop organizations that are capable of responding to the complexity and uncertainty of the 21st century. Max's clients include Porsche, Adidas, Bayer, Chanel & Novartis; he has spoken at conferences around the world including Northside Brooklyn, Agile NYC, and Merit HR Barcelona.

He is based in Cambridge, UK, he has two young sons and spends what little spare time he has trying to get better at woodworking.

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About Ignium

We work with purpose led businesses with ambition to scale.

Our Leadership Development, Coaching, Scaling Up and Change expertise helps you achieve results through working with Founders, CEOs’ and (their) leadership teams to scale good businesses to become great businesses. 

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Keywords in this episode:

Purpose, organisation design, culture, learning frames, motivation, new York, engagement, participation

In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Rachel Treece, host of the “Flex in the City” podcast, which aims to showcase human leaders in the financial services industry and make it a more attractive sector for younger people. Rachel is also founder of the Henka Institute and FTS Global. Rachel shares how she got into the financial services industry through a combination of fate and a mentor's suggestion. She also talks about the goal of her podcast, which interviews leaders in the industry to highlight their stories and make the industry more appealing. Phil and Rachel discuss the importance of human leadership in the financial services industry and how it can attract younger talent.

Rachel and Phil explore the concept of agency and its role in creating a culture of permission to fail. They discuss the benefits of allowing people to take risks and learn from their mistakes, drawing on personal experiences as parents and professionals. Rachel emphasized the importance of creating a safe space for people to fail and learn, while Phil noted that those who succeed are often the ones who are not afraid to fail and learn from their mistakes. They concluded that creating a culture of agency and permission to fail is essential for organizational growth and success.

 Rachel and Phil discussed the importance of transformation and learning in the business world. Rachel shared her journey from investment banking to Henka, talking about her experience in marketing, direct marketing, and human resources, as well as her decision to start a recruitment company and her eventual transition to coaching and learning and development. She also discusses the challenges she faced when her business partners decided not to sell their company, and how coaching helped her make the right decision for her family.

(Some of) The main points for listeners:

Introduction of Rachel Treece and her podcast, Flex in the City

Phil Rose introduces Rachel Treece and her podcast, Flex in the City, which aims to showcase human leaders in the financial services industry and make it a more attractive sector for younger people. Rachel shares how she got into the financial services industry and the role of fate in her career path. She also talks about the goal of her podcast and how it interviews leaders in the industry.

Language Learning and Leadership

Rachel shares her language learning journey, including her decision to learn Luxembourgish as an adult and the benefits of learning through listening to children. Phil highlights the importance of language learning for businesses and the value of learning as an adult, even if it means making mistakes.

Creating a Culture of Agency and Permission to Fail

Rachel and Phil discuss the power of agency and the importance of creating a culture that allows people to take risks and learn from failure. They draw on personal experiences as parents and professionals to highlight the benefits of this approach. Phil notes that those who succeed are often the ones who are not afraid to fail and learn from their mistakes.

Rachel’s Journey to Henka

Phil and Rachel discuss the evolution of businesses and the importance of transformation and learning. Rachel shares her journey from investment banking to Henka, including her experience in marketing, direct marketing, and human resources, as well as her decision to start a recruitment company and her eventual transition to coaching and learning and development.

Transformation and Change

The Birth of Henka and the Importance of Listening

Rachel explains how the Henka model works and how it can transform people. She also discusses the importance of building agency within a business and shares her thoughts on where to start when coaching a business leader.

Leadership Development: Sustainable Performance and Transformation

Rachel and Phil discuss the challenges of sustaining performance in both sports and business, and how the Henka group transformation model can help organizations achieve sustainable performance through a quantum philosophy and leader as coach approach. They also discuss the importance of purpose, agency, and culture in driving transformation, and the need for an evolving model to keep up with changing times.

Sustainable Performance: The Power of Coaching and Letting Go

Rachel shares her personal experience with the menopause and how it taught her the importance of recognizing limitations and letting go of things. Phil reflects on the similarities between fighting through the menopause and fighting through the sale of a business, and the importance of recognizing when to let go. Both speakers emphasize the power of coaching and having someone alongside you to ask questions and help you read the label.

Leading with heart and courage in business 

Rachel and Phil discuss the origins and success of Treece's book, "The Henka Effect," which delves into the concept of spiritual intelligence and features interviews with experts in the field. They explore the importance of leading with heart and courage in business and how it can lead to personal and professional growth. Rachel encourages people to pursue their passions and not be afraid to take risks.

A bit about Rachel

Rachel Treece, a dynamic and multifaceted entrepreneur, serves as the CEO of fts global and The Henka Institute. As an accomplished Executive Coach, Psychologist, Leadership Trainer, and M&A authority, she is also an in-demand speaker.

Rachel is the best-selling author of "The Henka Effect" and hosts the popular podcast "Flex and the City," which focuses on leadership in the financial services sector.

With a strong background in global financial services, Rachel has extensive experience leading multicultural teams for prestigious FTSE and Fortune 100 companies. In 2012, she was honoured as one of the Most Inspiring Women in Entrepreneurship and co-founded the charity Dress for Success (Luxembourg).

A respected lecturer at the University of London and University of Newcastle (London), Rachel contributes to MBA and entrepreneurship programs and mentors young women on various international platforms. As a thought-leader, speaker, writer, and executive coach, Rachel is recognised as an expert in organisational health, employee engagement, communication, and inclusion.

A fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Rachel helps business leaders innovate, adapt, and communicate in today's ever-evolving world, characterized by disruptive and unpredictable changes. Originally from the UK, she became a naturalized Luxembourgish citizen in 2014. Fluent in four languages, Rachel is married to Keith and has a teenage daughter. Based in Luxembourg, she enjoys living near the airport, which fuels her passion for travel—though current circumstances have temporarily limited her adventures

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In this episode of Sparks by Ignium Phil Rose talks to Irene Riad about her journey from Saudi Arabia to Albania, and Creating a purposeful life with Irene Riad. They also discuss the concept of legacy and how it can be used to create a meaningful life.

Irene’s journey of self-discovery and exploration helped her create a coaching model that integrated mind, body, and soul. She created the Mosaic model, which is a metaphor and acronym for mind, body, soul, alignment, integration, and consciousness. This model helps people to interact with their own self to achieve their goals and live their legacy. The Mosaic model was inspired by Irene's life setbacks and her journey of creating a new identity.

After a more reflective journey to discover what she wanted to do in the future Irene created the renewal process based on the Mosaic framework to help people recognize their voice, examine their state, notice their emotions, engage with safety and choice, widen their self agency, and lead from their divine self. She believes that understanding the mind, body, and soul is essential to help people flourish and master their true self.

Irene discusses the power of becoming and how it can be applied to business to drive creativity and innovation. She believes that the key to success is being willing and that the ego often stops people from achieving their goals. She can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram under her name, Irene Riad, and her website is sightcet.com.

(Some of) The main points for listeners:

·         Exploring the Journey of Irene Riad, Founder of Sight Set Self Mastery Coaching Institute

·         Exploring the Journey of Self Mastery Coaching

·         Self Mastery Coaching Institute

·         The transition from traditional training to coaching and self-mastery.

·         Exploring the Meaning of Mosaic Coaching

·         Exploring the Relationship between Mind, Body, Soul and Higher Consciousness in Business

·         Renewal and Creating a New Identity Through Coaching

·         Exploring the Renewal Process to Achieve a Higher Purpose

·         Exploring the Connection Between Self Mastery, Coaching, and the Renewal Process

·         Unlocking the Power of Becoming to Achieve Success

Key Questions to consider:

·         How does spirituality link to business?

·         How does the divine self come together with the mosaic being and the renewal process?

·         How do we measure the success of coaching in a business setting?

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This podcast discusses various topics related to building a strong foundation for a business. Phil Rose and Don Monkhouse highlighted the importance of talent assessment, culture, and deliberate hiring policies in building a strong foundation for a business. They also emphasized the significance of weekly one-to-one coaching and small group lessons in helping teams understand how to operate to deliver real value. They discuss the importance of functional accountability charts and leading versus lagging metrics in measuring business performance and identifying areas for improvement. 

The conversation also touches on the importance of specificity in sales management and how it is key to scaling a business. Dom emphasizes the need for sales managers to have a clear focus and trust in their team to achieve success. The meeting also discussed the challenges faced by tech firms due to silos and lack of management, and the importance of approaching problems as a team and understanding the business flow. Finally, the speakers discuss the importance of having a clear purpose in business, citing examples of companies that have succeeded by focusing on a purpose beyond just making money, and the importance of a growth mindset and investing in executive education to achieve business growth.

(Some of) The main points for listeners:

·         Discussion on the Growth Institute Course and Modules

·         Phil Rose and Don Monkhouse discuss the Growth Institute course and modules, emphasizing the significance of talent assessment and culture in building a strong foundation for a business. They also discuss the benefits of weekly one-to-one coaching and small group lessons, and how they help in assessing the quality of people and getting the right people on the bus. The speakers also mention the importance of deliberate hiring policies and scorecards in ensuring that A-players are hired for the next twelve months.

·         Importance of Specificity and Trust in Sales Management

·         Phil Rose talks about the importance of specificity in sales management and how it is crucial for scaling a business. He suggests that sales managers should have one thing to measure themselves against and focus on their core responsibilities. The conversation also touches on the importance of trust in sales management and how micromanaging can lead to a lack of trust and respect. The speakers also discuss the Rockefeller Habit Checklist and how it can help with execution in sales management.

·         Specificity in measuring sales performance

·         Identifying Silos and Lack of Management in Tech Firms

·         Phil Rose shares his observations of silos and lack of management in tech firms, where teams are not collaborating effectively and are blaming each other for issues. He provides two examples of such situations and highlights the need for a team approach to problem-solving and understanding the business flow. He also mentions the role of coaches in helping firms adopt new ways of doing things.

·         The Importance of having a clear purpose and vision for a business

·         The Importance of Deliberate Practice and Teamwork in Business

·         Phil Rose and Daly discuss the growth mindset and the importance of teamwork in achieving success in business. They highlight the need for deliberate practice and a clear understanding of goals and values. They also discuss the importance of having a purpose and a mental model to guide decision-making. 

·         The Importance of deliberate practice in business

·         Importance of Purpose in Business Success

·         Phil Rose and other meeting attendees discuss the importance of having a clear purpose in business, beyond just making money. They cite examples of companies that have succeeded by focusing on a purpose that bonds employees together and drives strategic decision-making. They also discuss the role of CEOs in creating and selling a vision for the company, and the tools that can be used to formalize a company's purpose.

·         Using purpose to drive strategic decisions and improve customer service

·         Growth Mindset and Executive Education

·         Phil Rose and others discuss the benefits of having a growth mindset and investing in executive education to achieve business growth. They suggest that finding time for executive education is not difficult and can be done while exercising or during work hours. They also emphasize the importance of efficiency and productivity in running a business.

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In this Podcast Episode Phil Rose and Amanda Fearn discuss the power of dreams and how they can influence our direction in life. They also discuss various topics related to copywriting, coaching, branding, and personal growth. Amanda explains that copywriting involves more than just writing words and that there is a lot of work that goes on before the actual writing, including branding and coaching. They discuss the process of uncovering a client's message and core customer, as well as the importance of vulnerability in copywriting and coaching. They talk about the power of coaching to help people make a transformational shift and the importance of identifying one's own superpower.

The conversation also touches on the importance of attraction marketing and human connection in creating a connection with readers. They discuss the power of exceeding readers' expectations and the importance of attracting the right people who want that thing at the time. Amanda emphasizes that readers should be left with something they can use in their life or business including a feeling that inspires them. They discuss the importance of authenticity and human benefit in branding and the need for clients to be authentic and true to themselves in their branding efforts.

Phil and Amanda also explore the connection between dreams and writing, drawing inspiration from The BFG by Roald Dahl. They discuss the importance of holding onto dreams and not letting negative thoughts or bad dreams hold us back. They also talk about finding one's purpose and overcoming the fear of change, with Amanda citing Glennon Doyle's book and encouraging people to question their beliefs and have the bravery to try something new.

(Some of) The main points for listeners:
• Crafting authentic brand language
• Uncovering Superpowers and Vulnerabilities
• Attraction Marketing and Human Connection:
• Building human connection in marketing
• The Importance of Rewarding Readers with Practical Tips and Emotions
• Authenticity and Human Benefit in Branding
• The Power of Dreams and Writing:
• The power of dreams and how it can affect behaviour and delight people.
• Finding Your Purpose and Overcoming Fear of Change:
• Attraction marketing and giving practical takeaways and emotional feelings
• Overcoming Fear of Lack and Embracing Abundance Mindset:
• Fear of lack vs abundance mindset

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Books Referenced in this episode:

The BFG, Roald Dahl

Untamed, Glennon Doyle
Find more about Glennon Doyle and their writing: momastery.com

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Keywords in this episode:

Marketing, conversations, connection, attraction, attraction marketing, vulnerability, dreams, abundance, journey, untamed

In this episode Phil Rose talks to Andre Norman about life since he realised he had to make the choice of how to lead his life. He could either stay with the gang culture that lead him to prison, or change his attitude, realise his purpose and make a different choice. He had to challenge himself and understand the positive impact he could have on others. There’s learnings in there for all of us. Enjoy the show.

(Some of) the main points for listeners are:

•             Why do we excuse work alcoholics who abandon their families?

•             Lack of hope is why people give up – so it’s our job to find hope

•             With no purpose you drift

•             How Andre went from gangster and tough guy running the jail but not in charge of his life

•             Be honest about who you are and what you are

•             Dream and go for it – that’s what hope and purpose gives us

•             Challenge your thinking about how your story helps other people in areas you never considered

•             What subconscious limitations are you putting on yourself?

•             It’s your story that motivates people and it comes from presence and recognising your choices and purpose

•             Remember you get to decide your own ‘rock bottom’

•             I’m going to quit smoking on New Years day on Monday… but what’s the difference between today and Monday? What’s special about it? It’s really about you making a decision to quit NOW… and do it

•             Be careful what you ask for… plan beyond free… what do you want your life to really be like… success

•             Being 15 is hard wherever you are and whatever you look like

•             What’s your problem… really? Everyone is going through something…

•             Your success becomes the thing that traps you

•             Fix your life to fix your business – people don’t know how to ask for help – asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of strength

•             We excuse workaholism… why!

•             we’re all going through something so remember to ask for help

•             And also, remember you don’t need to know everything

•             What 3 bullet points do you want on your tombstone:

o   For Andre: Harvard Fellow, Honourable Son, Freed people

§  It’s not about what you have but what you bring to the world so how do you want to act right now to align with those 3 words

•             Sometimes it’s the people we know who hold us back 

•             You don’t have to be clear to change but you do need to be certain

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Keywords in this episode:

Purpose, scaling Up, hope, Miles Davis, Values, Mindset, Joy, challenge, Andre Norman, coaching, Culture

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Phil Rose talks to Pam Barbato about her experience conceiving and driving Action Net Zero – an organisation she founded in 2020 to help us all work towards becoming Carbon Neutral. The mission of Action Net Zero is to empower communities, people and businesses with easy, affordable actions to achieve a healthier and greener world, where carbon emissions are reduced and the climate is no longer in crisis. Enjoy the show.

(Some of) The main points for listeners:

•             Why aligning the purpose of an organisation to the social and the financial makes real sense

•             How sustainability must align to the purpose of an organisation

•             Pam stepped up to create Action Net Zero in 2020 having worked in the sustainability sector when she realised that people didn’t know where to go as a single place to answer questions and make change happen

•             Net Zero – what it really means: Directly linked the balance has been readjusted so we are not impacting the planet adversely.

•             UK becomes first major economy to pass net zero emissions law 2019: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-becomes-first-major-economy-to-pass-net-zero-emissions-law

•             Net Zero is an aspiration – and it’s about taking action.

•             How partnerships are key to building sustainability to support residents, community groups and businesses

•             Reducing the “SAY DO” gap through partnerships

•             The Purpose of Action Net Zero is about accelerating change – what this means to you

•             How Pam is driving Action Net Zero to be a movement for change

•             Action Net Zero focuses on 3 Key Impact areas:

o   Educating, Informing and Guiding

o   Switches in Behaviours

o   Influence and Network – surfacing issues in the system that need to be resolved to remove barriers to change

•             Learn more about the successes Action Net Zero has achieved in just 3 years

•             The link between ESG and how it should be embedded in business as a driver rather than just as compliance

•             How ESG can influence the behaviours in business to drive the organisation forwards in many areas to help you become future fit

•             Where accountability lies in business in relation to ESG

•             How partnership and connection has been key to the growth of ANZ

•             What can you take away that you can use in your life and business today?

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LinkedIn Action Net Zero

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Books Referenced in this episode:

Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-working-group-ii/

https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/

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Keywords in this episode:

Purpose, scaling Up, climate change, Mindset, carbon neutral, EV, challenge, Action Net Zero, coaching, Partnerships, ESG

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