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In the fifth part of his new mini-series, focussing upon real people with real stories that give real value, Lee talks to Sally Chapman of Shine Coaching, about the journey she's taken through life so far, and how she helps people to rediscover the sparkle they thought may have been lost, and help them to shine at whatever they do.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• We all face challenges in life, and barriers and obstacles that bring us down. What matters is how we deal with them, and the direction we choose afterwards.
• We can transform any situation by maintaining a positive outlook and attitude. It can be the deciding factor in whether a challenge derails us or not.
• When we have clearly defined goals in business and life, it makes the pathway more easier to traverse. We must focus on the point ahead that we want to reach and keep moving forward

BEST MOMENTS

'Something's going to happen to you, whether it's good or bad'

'I've always had a drive to do things, and do them to the best of my ability'

'There's got to be more...'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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Sally Chapman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-chapman-shine-coaching/?originalSubdomain=uk

Shine Coaching - https://shinecoaching.org.uk/a-little-about-me  

ABOUT THE HOST

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

In the second part of his new mini-series, focussing upon real people with real stories that give real value, Lee talks to Scott Rolph, a firm believer in the power of people, about why they belong at the heart of everything in life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The most powerful achievements in life, those that make true positive impact, are the ones built upon the collaborative efforts of teams.
• In order to build successful teams, we need to trust in the abilities and capabilities of others. If we empower, then others grow.
• Self promotion is never a bad thing. Recognition of achievement should be encouraged, as it inspires us all to do better.

BEST MOMENTS

'I've only succeeded because I've had great teams working for me'

'It's about a common sense of purpose'

'If nobody knows who you are then you only have yourself to blame'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

This week sees the launch of an all-new mini-series, 'Real People, Real Stories, Real Value', in which Lee talks to incredible real people about their amazing life journeys.

Lee's first guest is Lewis Barton, who's tale of resilience and will power is a true inspiration to everyone.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• We often face the toughest challenges in life on our own. Although we may have the support and love of others, the internal struggles are ones we must face alone.
• When we face the truth of a situation, we can then look to find the bright spots and constructive positives in any bad circumstances.
• When we face our own mortality, we come to realise how much we have taken for granted in the past. Even the small things matter. There is beauty and positivity in things we pass by each day.

BEST MOMENTS

'Everybody's got different experiences, and everyone's got different value'

'If you don't know whether you're going to live or die, it plays on your mind every single second of the day'

'In a really strange way, I was looking forward about what was to come'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

In this week's show, Lee tells you all about why management needs to be more than just visual aids, but a more deep-rooted set of standards that we all hold to.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Visual management could be seen as the visible things needed in order to control a process or people.
• Management in the open is more than a whiteboard bearing targets and indicators. If we want to make failure visible, then we need standards.
• Sensory management allows us to create a safer environment for people as it allows people's own senses to recognise where they are and where they need to be.

BEST MOMENTS

'Visual management is not just about performance boards'

'We need to recognise instantly when something does not align'

'We need sensory control'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

Failure doesn't always have to be cast as a negative thing. In fact, there are many instances when failure can be seen as a positive. In this week's show, Lee tells you why it might be time to re-frame those negative setbacks, and look at them with a more constructive eye, beginning with leading by example.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Social media is awash with purely perfect perspectives - displaying only the things that make us appear to be faultless, but this isn't authentic.
• There is a safety to be found in perfection, or at least the sight of it. As humans we strive for commonality and feelings of comfort.
• Whether we're delivering change or leading teams, we need people to be open and honest throughout. This promotes truth, and allows us to solve problems in a far more efficient way.

BEST MOMENTS

'We're not wired to share failure'

'Be open to opinions that differ from your own'

'We have to lead by example'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

This week, it's a masterclass in mindset as lee meets Nat and Kim from MasterMindSet, a "New Learning Foundation For Leadership: Different by Design Delivering C-Suite Executives the Skills, Strategies & Networks to Lead in the 2020s and Beyond".

Nat and Kim talk about the things they've learned from helping others, the dangers of a blame culture, and how trust can energise your business relationships.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Everyone makes mistakes in business and life. We must seek to establish a culture that does not place reliance on blame.
• We establish trust by trusting others. The best way to operate is to trust without reserve, and only withdraw that trust if we are let down. We do no favours to anyone by being guarded from the off.
• Always trust your heart and your gut feeling. Your inner voice can usually identify things that your conscious mind cannot.
• By keeping your mind open, you can learn from everyone each day, and develop into a better version of yourself.

BEST MOMENTS

'I've learned so much about communication'

'Amateurs complete and professionals partner'

'Anyone who says they're perfect is just lying'

'It's not the mistake that defines you'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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MasterMindSet - https://www.mastermindset.co.uk/about/

ABOUT THE HOST

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

In this final episode of the Confident Women Leaders series, Lee talks to Chief Executive and keynote speaker, Susie Palmer-Trew, who talks about the value in learning from mistakes, the importance of great teams, and why we should always be true to ourselves.

 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• We learn the best lessons and develop the most from making mistakes, recognising them as mistakes, and overcoming the challenges themselves.
• Our powers and skills are amplified and energised by surrounding ourselves with a great team. Connecting with real people provides the best value in business.
• There is no shame in failure, and the great leaders are those who help others to understand that, and to move on when it occurs.
• There is no substitute for being yourself. The more we try to emulate others, the more we bury the unique gifts that make us individuals.

BEST MOMENTS

'I make lots of mistakes and learn from those mistakes'

'From each of my decisions, I've learned something about me'

'What if you fail? But what if you fly?'

'It's about coming home to yourself'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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Susie Palmer-Trew LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-palmer-trew-13108646/?originalSubdomain=uk

ABOUT THE HOST

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/