The Featured Scholar

SPECIAL GUEST
Ben Upfold has established himself as one of the leaders in the fitness industry. Ben is co-founder of OperationFitUK and CrossFit Ancoats. He has recently opened a new gym (aka 'a box') in Manchester — a dedicated fitness space designed specifically for high-intensity workouts.

HIGHLIGHTS
01:36 Introduction
02:14 Being proactive
04:22 Overcoming procrastination
05:54 Planning for the future
08:22 Achieving more with others
11:37 Bob's experience with CrossFit
17:48 Accountability partners
19:04 Manchester's newest Box
23:32 Close

REFERENCES
CrossFit Ancoats Manchester
www.crossfitancoats.com

OperationFitUK Personal Training
www.operationfituk.com

SPECIAL GUEST
In this week's show we meet Ged King — founder of Skullfades and the Skullfades Foundation. Ged has established himself as a successful entrepreneur with a thriving barbershop. He also runs a charity committed to ending rough sleeping. He’s worked not only on improving on streets of Manchester, but also Paris and Calais.

HIGHLIGHTS
01:52 Role models
04:52 Finding a bigger purpose
09:46 The Skullfades Foundation
14:56 Contributing through business
17:10 The six human needs model
21:30 Working example
24:16 Continuous and never ending improvement
25:24 Supporting the Foundation
27:24 Close

REFERENCES
Skullfades Barbershop Manchester. M33 7XN www.skullfades.co.uk

Tony Robbins www.tonyrobbins.com

SPECIAL GUEST
In this week's show we meet Jennie Johnson — founder and Chief Executive of Kids Allowed. Jennie is committed to raising standards, not only for her team, but also the wider teaching profession.

HIGHLIGHTS
01:25 Backstory to Kids Allowed
03:55 Excellence framework
07:35 Why good isn’t good enough
12:50 What makes a Kids Allowed alumni
14:33 Raising standards in teaching profession
17:42 Investing in professional development
20:49 Advice to younger self
25:20 Further information
26:56 Close

REFERENCES
Kids Allowed, 7 Christie Way, Manchester. M21 7QY www.kidsallowed.com

Ofsted education inspection framework www.gov.uk

SPECIAL GUEST
In this week’s show, we meet Elliott Norcliffe — a hair stylist by day and property developer by night. Elliott owns 5 properties, and at the age of 24 he defies the current trend of his generation being unable to save for a deposit and get on the property ladder. Always keen to maximise his day, Elliott will challenge you to make the most of your day too!

HIGHLIGHTS
01:50 Being proactive
03:22 Early career
11:44 Getting on the property ladder
16:33 Top tips for time management
22:04 Key lessons and practical advice
23:56 Close

REFERENCES
NAM Restaurant, 33 Blossom St, Ancoats. Manchester. M4 6AJ. www.nammcr.com

Monroes Hair Salon, Powell Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire. www.monroes-hair.co.uk

In this week’s show, we meet someone who has inspired me for nearly 20 years. We talk about time management, management dyads, triathlons, how to combat corporate burnout and something called ‘Pixie Dust’.

We’re also delighted to announce that our team here at Twelve Scholars is expanding, and we’re on track to deliver our first printed publication this Spring. Check out our website for more information and click the button to subscribe to Twelve Scholars. www.twelvescholars.com

Special guest

Our special guest this week is Dr Howard Awbery — Founder and Managing Director of Awbery Management Centre. A specialist in leadership and management development. Although Howard doesn't live or work in Manchester, he's been pivotal in my personal development and will be watching Twelve Scholars with great interest!

Highlights

• 00:46 introduction to Howard Awbery
• 01:46 top tips for time management
• 04:40 triathlons and lessons learned
• 06:00 Pixie Dust I... a tale of management dyads
• 08:22 Pixie Dust V... how to avoid corporate burnout
• 14:14 EGSP excellence framework and 'the art of leadership'
• 20:02 final questions
• 23:43 key lessons and practical advice
• 26:16 close

References

Dr Howard Awbery (2015). Pixie Dust V: A tale of combatting corporations burnout - protecting your talent. ISBN 1784562297
Gill Edwards (1999). Living Magically - A new vision of reality. ISBN 9780749939984