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In this bonus series on Leadership and Learning, we are sharing episodes from other podcast series we recommend. They feature inspirational people that our host, Sue Stockdale has interviewed. This guest episode is from the Clusters podcast.

Host Sue Stockdale talks to Simon Bazalgette, Chair of Trustees at the worldXchange Foundation, about how the legacy of the Grubb Institute, which focused on organisational dynamics, systems thinking and psychology, played a role in the creation of Clusters.

Clusters is a programme bringing together representatives from across sectors such as Housing, Environmental, Health and Digital to explore new ways of seeing, being and doing.

Simon talks about how self-awareness, systemic thinking, and empowering others are at the heart of effective leadership. He describes a powerful early learning experience he had as a volunteer running a youth club in a deprived area, where by using this leadership approach they created a safe space for the youths to run their own organisation.

In 2020, Simon co-founded Global Venue Services, and he is the Chairman. Between 2008 and 2019 he was Chairman of Jockey Club Racecourses, (JCR) the largest UK racecourse operator, and Group Chief Executive of its owner, The Jockey Club. JCR owns and operates 15 racecourses and puts on three of the top 10 best attended sports events in the UK (Cheltenham, the Grand National and the Derby). Prior to taking over the running of the 270-year-old Jockey Club, Simon had spent 15 years co-founding and running media and technology start-ups.

The worldXchange foundation exists to advance the education and the capability of communities to shape positive sustainable change through collaborative, action led programmes across the world.

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Sue Stockdale talks to John Hannigan, a member of the Home Cluster, about the concept of home, and what it means to him and the others in the Cluster. John reflects on what he has learned so far by being part of a Cluster, and how using a systemic approach has changed the way he leads the Circle Voluntary Housing Association.

John Hannigan is Chief Executive Officer of Circle Voluntary Housing Association, one of Irelands largest Tier 3 Approved Housing Bodies, since September 2017. Prior to this John was Managing Director of Sunbeam House Services, and Company Treasurer of Respond Housing Association in Ireland and South Africa. With over 30 years’ experience in the Housing Sector, John holds an MBA and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing, a Fellow of the Association of Certified Accountants, and a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland.

Clusters brings together game changers from all walks of life to help solve bigger issues facing the world today. Listen to the Clusters podcast series and your mindset will be expanded to discover what's possible. Find out more at https://www.clusters.world

Sue Stockdale talks to Agata Meysner about what it’s like being a member of the Young Leaders Cluster. Agata explained what is discussed in the Cluster and what she is learning as a result. Clusters brings together game changers from all walks of life to help solve bigger issues facing the world today.

Agata Meysner is an activist and an environmentalist driven by empowering young people to become changemakers in their communities. She is currently a Director at Generation Climate Europe, the largest coalition of youth-led networks advocating for a just and green transition in Europe.

Agata is experienced in EU advocacy, volunteer management and conducting non-formal education trainings gained by working for various non-profit organisations for the last seven years. After studying and working in Poland, the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium, she is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Policy at University College London (UCL) focusing on circular economy and resource efficiency.

Listen to the Clusters series and your mindset will be expanded to discover what's possible. Find out more at https://www.clusters.world

Simon Bazalgette talks to host Sue Stockdale about how the legacy of the Grubb Institute, which focused on organisational dynamics, systems thinking and psychology, has played a role in the creation of Clusters.

Simon is Chair of Trustees at the Xenergie Foundation, the charity supporting Clusters, which brings together game changers from all walks of life, who care and want to help solve bigger issues in the world today.

He is also the Chairman of Global Venue Services, which he co-founded in 2020. Between 2008 and 2019 he was Chairman of Jockey Club Racecourses, (JCR) the largest UK racecourse operator, and Group Chief Executive of its owner, The Jockey Club. JCR owns and operates 15 racecourses and puts on three of the top 10 best attended sports events in the UK (Cheltenham, the Grand National and the Derby). Prior to taking over the running of the 270-year-old Jockey Club, Simon had spent 15 years co-founding and running media and technology start-ups.

Listen to the Clusters series and your mindset will be expanded to discover what's possible. Find out more at https://www.clusters.world

Nigel Russell of Clusters talks to host Sue Stockdale about why systemic thinking is needed to solve global challenges. He explains what systemic thinking is, and how the Clusters are using it to explore the topics of home, digital transformation, sport and other subjects.

In times of unprecedented change, imagine the power of collaborative thinking. Clusters brings together game changers from all walks of life. Game changers who care and want to help solve bigger issues not just in their own areas of interest, be that business, politics, sport, entertainment, or academia. Listen to this series and your mindset will be expanded to discover what's possible.

Find out more at https://www.clusters.world