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In this podcast, Coaching Culture co-founder Jo Wright is joined by David Liddle, founder and CEO of the TCM Group. David was named as one of the Top 20 HR Most Influential Thinkers in 2021 and a Thinkers50 Radar Thinker in 2022. He is the author of two highly acclaimed books: 'Managing Conflict', and 'Transformational Culture' which was shortlisted at The Business Book Awards 2022. In this episode, David and Jo discuss how organisations are fully waking up to the opportunities and possibilities of cooperation, collaboration and building trust from engaging in meaningful and resolute dialogue. When faced with workplace conflict, reflect on what could be the systematic, structural, institutional and cultural factors that are causing differences and disagreements. And then think about how to embrace and engage with conflict positively to unlock innovation and creativity… Listen now to find out what both David and Jo have to say...

In this podcast, Coaching Culture co-founder Jo Wright is joined by John Mark Williams, CEO at the Institute of Leadership & Management. John was formerly the CEO at The Agile Business Consortium, the professional body behind the AgilePM handbook and AgilePM®, the world’s leading certification in agile project management. He is also CEO and founder of the strategic advisory and leadership development business Gosforth & Co.   In this episode, John and Jo discuss the key differences between leadership and management - one being that leadership is the achievement of an outcome that cannot be better achieved any other way. So which is your preferred style?   Listen now and find out what both John and Jo have to say...

In this podcast, Coaching Culture co-founder Jo Wright is joined by Dr. Toomas Sarev, Consultant Cardiologist at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. With over 20 years of experience in Interventional Cardiology and 6 years of leadership experience in the NHS, Dr. Toomas helps executives, leaders and senior medical professionals find clarity in their thought processes and discover new ways of thinking to inspire and create lasting transformation.    In this episode, Dr. Toomas and Jo discuss the benefits of trust and why it's the basis of every relationship. Dr. Toomas also highlights the importance of pausing, taking a step back and a deep breath, and looking at the bigger picture when working in high-pressure environments. Is this something you can implement more often in your life?   Listen now and find out what both Dr. Toomas and Jo have to say...

In this podcast, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Andy Lopata, acclaimed professional relationships strategist, whose global clients include PayPal, GlaxoSmithKline and Brother. He has written five books on networking and professional relationships and has often been quoted in the media, including The Sunday Times, The Financial Times and Inc. In fact, the FT called Andy ‘one of Europe’s leading business networking strategists’ and both Forbes.com and The Independent have referred to him as ‘a true master of networking’. In this episode, Andy and Jo discuss the power of professional relationships, and explore how he has personally learnt the value of vulnerable leadership. Andy reiterates that being vulnerable can simply mean just being yourself, and encourages others to change their perspective of vulnerability to recognise it as a strength, not a weakness. Listen now and find out what both Andy and Jo have to say...

In this episode, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Jamil Qureshi, TEDx Speaker, Performance Coach and Author of 'The Mind Coach: Be the Person You Really Want to be'. Jamil is one of today’s foremost practitioners of performance psychology and is an expert in high performance. As the co-founder of several change agencies Jamil has enjoyed working with a diverse range of some of the most talented business and sports people and teams in the world.  In this podcast, Jamil and Jo discuss the shift in organisational psychology behind high performing teams and highlight the power of team coaching. Jamil touches on the opportunity that disrupting habits presents, explaining that all great achievements are the result of many small achievements... so what change can you make today?   Listen now and find out what both Jamil and Jo have to say...

In this episode, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Kelly Swingler, Coach, Speaker and Author of Mind The Gap: A Story of Burnout, Breakthrough and Beyond'. In 2013 Kelly had a successful 15-year leadership career, yet she was burned out, exhausted, and missing out on life with family.  Determined to enjoy the success that she had earned, she's created a life of balance and boundaries that is also highly successful. Today, Kelly helps leaders all over the world to succeed without giving up their career or jeopardising their wellbeing because she learned that leading from the core is the key to our success In this podcast, Kelly and Jo discuss what a toxic corporate environment looks like and how organisations can educate their employees on recognising the signs of burnout and preventing it in the first place. Listen now and find out what both Kelly and Jo have to say...

In this episode, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Dr. Satnam Sagoo, Associate Director of Organisation Development, Leadership, Learning & Wellbeing at the NHS. Satnam's desire has always been to work with people, to recognise what motivates them and how someone can bring their best self to work.   In this podcast, Satnam and Jo discuss the importance of listening, effective conversations, and how to sustain team motivation. Satnam reveals that she dedicates time at the end of each week to really reflect on a conversation that has had a lasting impact. What can you reflect on this week?   Listen now and find out what both Satnam and Jo have to say...

In this episode, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Julia Darvill, Managing Director of Puratos Group. Julia has extensive leadership experience in both B2B and B2C businesses within the food and drinks industry and is extremely passionate about transparency and authenticity within a working culture.   In this podcast, Julia and Jo discuss how value is so much more than just currency. They review how orgnisations create value through training, investment and development. Julia often asks her colleagues 'how can I help you be better at something?'. Which colleague are you asking tomorrow?   Listen now and find out what both Julia and Jo have to say...   P.S. If you like what you hear, Julia will be speaking at our annual conference titled 'making work better' on the 3rd November. Follow this link for the agenda and tickets: https://www.coachingculture.com/conference/#/

"The ROI of Trust: a leadership perspective" by Julia Darvill, Managing Director UK, Puratos (Talk 2 of 6 recorded at Coaching Culture 'Trust Matters' Virtual Conference, 10th March 2021) Why should business leaders care about trust? Julia brings her years of leadership experience to look at the strategic importance of trust. Her session will cover why it will only continue to grow in importance and how time spent on building trust through coaching can bring companies great rewards. ----- About Julia Darvill: Julia leads the UK subsidiary for the Belgian-based global ingredients and innovation business Puratos Group. With extensive leadership experience in both B2B and B2C businesses within the food and drinks industry, she is extremely passionate about transparency and authenticity within a working culture. A strong advocate of humility-based leadership, she seeks to inspire change in the way organisations measure success and invest in their people for generations to come. ----- To watch this podcast as a webinar, complete with speaker video and presentation slides, join the Coaching Culture community and access our collection of webinars at www.coachingculture.com - it's free!

In anticipation of the Coaching Culture Conference & Awards 2022, we're releasing brand new episodes of the Coaching Culture podcast, featuring live recordings of the speaker talks from 2021’s hugely successful event in London… Hosted by Coaching Culture's Jo Wright and Adam Kara plus a host of industry expert special guests, more than 130 HR leaders were in the room for a day packed with thought leadership, sharing best practice, and thought-provoking conversations. This week's podcast is “Redefining performance management in everyday coaching conversations” by Jo Wright: Jo’s talk shamelessly shines a light on all things that are broken with the performance management process, and connects the dots between everyday coaching conversations to manage performance. She leaves you with your own organisational performance audit to reflect upon, and guides you to make the change. About Jo Wright... Co-founder and CEO of Coaching Culture, Jo’s passion is helping people and organisations benefit from a coaching culture. With nearly 30 years’ experience leading and coaching teams, Jo’s focus is now on inspiring people to think differently about their organisational culture and leadership styles through the power of coaching. Jo spends much of her time public speaking about the benefits of coaching and interviewing industry leaders for the Coaching Culture magazine and podcast series. ----- To watch Jo's talk, head to YouTube - https://youtu.be/2gN9UKNf8HI ----- For more information and tickets for our 2022 event, head to https://hubs.la/Q014QKld0, and you could be watching the speakers live in November!

In anticipation of the Coaching Culture Conference & Awards 2022, we're releasing brand new episodes of the Coaching Culture podcast, featuring live recordings of the speaker talks from 2021’s hugely successful event in London… Hosted by Coaching Culture's Jo Wright and Adam Kara plus a host of industry expert special guests, more than 130 HR leaders were in the room for a day packed with thought leadership, sharing best practice, and thought-provoking conversations. This week's podcast is “Creating a strategy that builds a coaching culture” by Dr. Elouise Leonard-Cross: Coaches are passionate about the difference coaching can make in creating high performance cultures. However, this energy isn’t always shared by individuals throughout the business. In her talk, Elouise focuses on understanding the role of a coaching strategy, key elements to consider, and a practical model to help you craft your coaching strategy. About Dr. Elouise Leonard-Cross... Dr. Elouise Leonard-Cross is an Occupational Psychologist, Co-Chair of CIPD North East of England and Head of People Strategy & Experience for Northumbrian Water Limited. A ‘curious collaborator’ Elouise thrives on asking and exploring the questions to help organisations be happy and healthy places to work. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, she is passionate about the role that people professionals play in making organisations human and creating the conditions for innovation and growth. ----- To watch Elouise's talk, head to YouTube - https://youtu.be/s1GjSPQiQ3U ----- For more information and tickets for our 2022 event, head to https://hubs.la/Q014QKld0, and you could be watching the speakers live in November!

In this episode of Coffee with a Coach, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Mike Bedford, Director of Bee-Brilliant People Development. Mike has worked in several people-focused roles for the UK Government over the last 20 years, and is currently undertaking his ILM level seven executive coaching and mentoring qualification. In the podcast, Mike and Jo discuss what neurodiversity means for organisations, as well as individuals. They explore the idea that everyday coaching conversations can help you be the best version of yourself, and that there is value in differences. They touch on topics such as imposter syndrome and psychological safety. Listen now and find out what both Mike and Jo have to say... If you'd prefer to watch to this episode, head to YouTube - https://youtu.be/05AopBe4Vi8

To shine a spotlight on the Coaching Culture Conference & Awards 2022, we're releasing brand new episodes of the Coaching Culture podcast, featuring live recordings of the speaker talks from 2021’s hugely successful event in London… Hosted by Coaching Culture's Jo Wright and Adam Kara plus a host of industry expert special guests, more than 130 HR leaders were in the room for a day packed with thought leadership, sharing best practice, and thought-provoking conversations. ----- This week's podcast is "Unlock the power of honest feedback and organisational insights to thrive today and in the future” By Tim Roberts Tim's talk tackles how to enable honest feedback to thrive in your organisation. He challenges some misplaced approaches to honest feedback and introduces you to four key habits that you can adopt across your organisation to make sure that your honest feedback achieves positive change. ----- If you'd prefer to watch to Tim's talk, head to YouTube - https://youtu.be/qcbP8yHjBkk ----- For more information and tickets for our 2022 event, head to www.coachingculture.com/conference, and you could be watching the speakers live in November!

To celebrate the launch of tickets for the Coaching Culture Conference & Awards 2022, we've launched a brand new series of the Coaching Culture podcast, featuring live recordings of the speaker talks from 2021’s hugely successful event in London…   Hosted by Coaching Culture's Jo Wright and Adam Kara plus a host of industry expert special guests, more than 130 HR leaders were in the room for a day packed with thought leadership, sharing best practice, and thought-provoking conversations.   -----   This week's podcast is “The importance of trust to sustain high performance” by Julia Darvill   In her talk, Julia draws the link between trust and high performance by examining topics like human2human experience, revisiting the neuroscience of trust and how some companies are using the pandemic to recognise how coaching builds trust and how trust now features in their culture.   About Julia Darvill...   Julia leads the UK subsidiary for the Belgian-based global ingredients and innovation business Puratos Group. With extensive leadership experience in both B2B and B2C businesses within the food and drinks industry, she is extremely passionate about transparency and authenticity within a working culture. A strong advocate of humility-based leadership, she seeks to inspire change in the way organisations measure success and invest in their people for generations to come.   -----   If you'd prefer to watch to Julia's talk, head to YouTube - https://youtu.be/t_avFsrdqHE  -----   For more information and tickets for our 2022 event, head to www.coachingculture.com/conference, and you could be watching the speakers live in November!

In this episode, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Bob Burg, co-author of the international bestselling book, The Go-Giver, which has sold more than one million copies and been translated into 30 different languages. Bob is widely considered one of the industry's most influential leaders and motivational authors. In the podcast, Bob and Jo discuss shifting your focus from getting to giving, and helping others to solve their challenges and problems to bring that person closer to happiness, as well as touching on topics such as authenticity and prosperity. Listen now and find out what both Bob and Jo have to say...

To celebrate the launch of tickets for the Coaching Culture Conference & Awards 2022, we've launched a brand new series of the Coaching Culture podcast, featuring live recordings of the speaker talks from 2021’s hugely successful event in London… Hosted by Coaching Culture's Jo Wright and Adam Kara plus a host of industry expert special guests, more than 130 HR leaders were in the room for a day packed with thought leadership, sharing best practice, and thought-provoking conversations. ----- This week's podcast is “How to engage the organization to maximise inclusivity and belonging” by Nichole McGill-Higgins Nichole’s powerful talk covers off the relationship between building a culture of inclusivity and a strong coaching culture. She explores how to hold the space for psychological safety within organisations and the power of coaching. Her talk highlights the importance of creating diverse and inclusive workplaces that encourage individuals to move away from “fitting in” to feeling a real sense of belonging, equity and equality. About Nichole McGill-Higgins... Nichole is an award-winning campaigner, coach, consultant and motivational speaker on race, equality and inclusion. Her consultancy, Changez.Life, focuses on belonging, equality, equity, and behavioural change. A positive disrupter, Nichole uses coaching and design-led thinking to help organisations experience their own awakening, and change hearts and minds. As an Associate Consultant for the CIPD, Nichole led the CIPD’s internal Race Review Project and oversaw the creation of content to help people professionals tackle racism and racial discrimination in the workplace. ----- If you'd prefer to watch Nichole's talk, head to YouTube: https://youtu.be/X7bTAK5JUx0 ----- For more information and tickets for our 2022 event, head to www.coachingculture.com/conference, and you could be watching the speakers live in November!

To celebrate the launch of tickets for the Coaching Culture Conference 2022, we’re launching a brand new series of the Coaching Culture podcast!   Over the next six episodes, we’ll release live recordings of the speaker talks from 2021’s hugely successful event in London…   Hosted by Coaching Culture's Jo Wright and Adam Kara plus a host of industry expert special guests, more than 130 HR leaders were in the room for a day packed with thought leadership, sharing best practice, and thought-provoking conversations.   ----- “How to build a coaching culture - a framework for success ” by Jo Wright   In the first talk of the day, CEO Jo Wright took to the stage to visualise the future of the workplace, and more importantly, what needs to be done today, to make a difference. She looked at how to build a coaching culture where authentic leaders and managers help people to grow, thrive and perform, through effective conversations and honest feedback, underpinned by trust.   About Jo Wright:   Co-founder and CEO of Coaching Culture, Jo’s passion is helping people and organisations benefit from a coaching culture. With nearly 30 years’ experience leading and coaching teams, Jo’s focus is now on inspiring people to think differently about their organisational culture and leadership styles through the power of coaching. Jo spends much of her time public speaking about the benefits of coaching and interviewing industry leaders for the Coaching Culture magazine and podcast series.   -----   If you'd prefer to watch Jo's talk, head to YouTube - https://youtu.be/e2ImOfJmrZQ -----   For more information and tickets for our 2022 event, head to www.coachingculture.com/conference, and you could be watching the speakers live in November!

In this episode, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer of PTHR and in 2021, named 2nd Most Influential HR Thinker by HR Magazine. Perry is also a global TEDx speaker, adviser and conference chair on The Future of Work and HR. In the podcast, Perry and Jo discuss the benefits of creating a work environment where employees can flourish through support, belief and inclusion. They touch on topics surrounding energy and self management in the workplace. Listen now and find out what both Perry and Jo have to say...

In this episode, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Marcus Saxton, Chief Executive of the Totally Wicked Group and Chairman of the Independent British Vaping Trade Association (IBVTA). Totally Wicked was founded in 2008, and is now one of the vaping industry's leading manufactures. In the podcast, Marcus and Jo discuss authentic leadership, and what it means to lead with purpose and true meaning. They pose the question, 'what makes you an authentic leader and where do you think you might feel compromised?' Listen now and find out what both Marcus and Jo have to say... Want help creating a coaching culture in your organisation? Head to www.coachingculture.com or call 0161 410 0707 to find out how we can help.

In this episode, Coaching Culture CEO Jo Wright is joined by Caspar Craven, author, serial entrepreneur and leading authority on achieving Big Bold Goals through High-Performance Teamwork.  Listen as Caspar tells Jo more about his book 'Be More Human' - which is also featured in Issue 12 of Coaching Culture magazine. Caspar critically questions - are we living in a numbers-driven culture or should we be looking through a different lens? Join the conversation as he highlights the importance of our home teams being just as important as our work teams. Listen now and find out what both Caspar and Jo have to say...