The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.     In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!   Feeling the squeeze of work and home life? Join Andrew Bluffield, Team Manager of US Permanent Embedded Electronics, based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office, as he talks to Sally Bolgere, our Office Manager here in Manchester and Helen Cassin, Senior Principal Talent Attraction Specialist, who share their experiences on navigating the ever-present balance beam of work and home life.   Get ready for a down-to-earth discussion on: Making flexible work arrangements truly work – it's not always easy, but Sally and Helen explore strategies to maximise both flexibility and productivity. Prioritising self-care for ultimate success – discover how small acts can make a big difference. Building a supportive network for women leaders – from navigating menopause with confidence to advocating for family-friendly policies, discover ways to empower other women on their journeys.   If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.   Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone.    For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/.    See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.     In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!   Ever feel like a fraud at work?   This podcast episode dives into the struggle of impostor syndrome, especially for high-achieving women. Join your host, Lisa Harding, Senior Learning Development Consultant, as she speaks with Lisa Garner, Group Learning and Development Manager, as together they crack the code on what triggers those feelings of "faking it till I make it" (spoiler alert: it's not actually your fault!). Get ready to ditch the self-doubt and discover powerful strategies to silence your inner critic, challenge those limiting beliefs, and claim your rightful place at the top.   This episode is packed with actionable tips to boost your confidence and unleash your full potential, all while learning why workplaces are finally starting to take impostor syndrome seriously.   So, it's time ditch the imposter and embrace the powerhouse you truly are!   Questions Lisa, do you want to start by telling us a little bit about you, your background and the work that you do at Amoria Bond?  A lot of people will have heard of imposter syndrome but for anyone who hasn’t: what is imposter syndrome and where do you think it stems from?  Why do you think that it affect so many women?  What can we do to overcome it?  And finally, what hope do you see for the future when it comes to Imposter Syndrome?    If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.   Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone.    For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/.    See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.     In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives!   Next in the line up is host Bibianne Van Latum, International Learning and Development Manager, based in Amoria Bond’s Amsterdam office and guest Jenny Walsh, Talent Attraction & Development Associate Director in our Manchester office.   Together, they tackle the topic of beginning your career in staffing and consultancy - a feat which may feel daunting! However, Bibbianne and Jenny take the mystery out the matter, as Jenny shares her 10-year journey at Amoria Bond, going from trainee to rocking roles in sales management, learning and development, and her current role in talent attraction!   Jenny gets real about trusting the process early on, the importance of stepping outside her comfort zone, ditching the comparison trap and the supportive and inclusive culture at her workplace, where feeling empowered is the norm.   Tune in and get ready to take your staffing and consulting career to the next level!   Questions Jenny, do you want to start by telling us about your journey at Amoria Bond and how you got to where you are now?  What’s the one thing that you would have told your 26 year old self  What were your key takeaways whilst on the job?   What would you have wished you wouldn’t have done?   How would you describe the people that you work with at Amoria Group?   Who’s a role model for you in the business? How has that changed over time?  Anything you’d want to share with other women who work in recruitment or are thinking about working in recruitment?  And finally, what do you see in your future? what steps are you taking to stay ahead of the curve?    If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.   Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone.    For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/.    See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group.     In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! Kicking the series off is your host Daisy McVey, a Talent Attraction Specialist based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office. This episode isn't your typical "personal branding" episode filled with self-promotion tips...   Instead, meet our guest, Basma Shamoun, Team Manager, Advanced Engineering in our Cologne office. In her conversation with Daisy, Basma shares a refreshing perspective: build your brand through your leadership values and actions, not through inauthentic self-promotion.   Intrigued? Dive in to hear Basma discuss the power of values like high standards, honesty, and even a dash of fun in building a strong personal brand.   The episode also tackles authenticity for recruiters, especially women in a male-dominated field. Discover how Basma fosters authenticity within her team while empowering them to develop their own unique styles.   This instalment is all about ditching the inauthenticity and cultivating genuine, values-driven leadership and personal brands. Learn how to build trust and thrive in recruitment by being your authentic self!    Questions Basma, do you want to start by telling us about your role at Amoria Bond and what you’re responsible for?  What does personal branding mean to you in your role?  Does the meaning of personal branding stretch out further than just social media?  How do you encourage your team to build out their own personal brand e.g. on social media / with clients and candidates?  How important is authenticity as a woman in recruitment? Is it necessary to emphasise being a woman in this industry?  Has there ever been a time where you felt disadvantaged by being authentic?   And finally, what do you see for the future of personal branding, and what steps are you taking to stay ahead of the curve?    If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show.   Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone.    For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/.    See you next time!

Welcome to the next episode of the ENERGY LEADERS series, and in our second episode - Jake Hesham sits down with the team at Bith Energy. --- In this podcast, Bob Wallace, CEO of Bith Energy, Jordan, and Natalie, Director of Business Development, discuss their backgrounds and the work they are doing at Bith Energy. Bob founded Bith Energy in 2009 and has over 40 years of experience in the industry. Jordan, who is Bob's son, has a background in mechanical engineering and data science, while Natalie brings her expertise in international business, particularly in the South American market. ---   00:06:45 Advancing sustainable energy technologies. 00:12:42 Integration of new technology essential. 00:19:08 Renewable energy empowers communities. 00:25:17 Opportunities in electric vehicle charging.

Welcome to the next episode of the ENERGY LEADERS series, and in our second episode - Jake Hesham sits down with Conor Grogan.   -----   In this episode of the Energy Leaders podcast, Jake is joined by Conor Grogan, co-CEO of Hawthorne Renewables. Conor shares his background in the solar industry, starting from his engineering education and his experience in asset management and remote monitoring in Spain. He then moved to the UK and worked for a technical advisory company during the booming solar market. After that, he returned to Dublin and worked in a development company, gaining valuable experience in project development. Conor also pursued a master's degree in renewable energy finance along the way. Tune in to learn more about Conor's journey and insights into the renewable energy sector.   -----   [00:02:37] Career journey in renewable energy. [00:08:13] Move to the US. [00:15:09] Niche in PURPA projects. [00:18:41] Rebranding and company expansion. [00:22:07] Expanding solar energy projects. [00:28:28] Community solar development program. [00:34:07] Dual use solar projects. [00:39:21] Scientific and technical outreach. [00:44:11] Policy boosting renewable industry. [00:49:11] Transmission networks and renewables.

Welcome to the new ENERGY LEADERS series, and in our first episode - Ben Wilkinson sits down with John Lennon Miller. ----- Chaberton is a renewable energy company that strives to be the most efficient and effective developer of renewable energy projects. This mission is at the forefront of everything they do. The founders of Chaberton are experienced energy industry veterans who leverage their diverse backgrounds to identify better ways of originating, developing, and financing projects. They aim to establish trust within the industry by developing high-quality projects and building a reputation among stakeholders, from local landowners to town, county, and state officials. Chaberton's mission is detailed, and they are driven by their three verticals: community engagement, project development, and project finance. They strive to be a model for doing things better and differently, with a focus on stakeholders rather than just their business. In the podcast episode, John Lennon Miller discusses the challenges of educating the public about the benefits of solar energy, particularly community solar. He emphasizes the need to overcome myths and misconceptions about solar. John believes that education needs to start at the grassroots level and that it is important to communicate the benefits of solar energy in a way that is understandable to landowners and the community. He also stresses the importance of collaboration and a common message within the renewable energy industry to better educate the public.  The podcast episode also highlights the importance of having a clear vision and values and empowering employees to do their jobs. Chaberton operates based on their three core values of creativity, excellence, and humanity. They strive to incorporate these values into everything they do and give their employees the freedom to do their jobs. The CEO of Chaberton led the charge to make the organization a public benefits corporation, which allows them to prioritize people over profits.  ----- Timestamps [00:02:32] Making renewable energy understandable. [00:05:31] Policy and Legislation for Solar. [00:07:32] Chaberton's Mission. [00:11:03] Messaging challenges in solar industry. [00:13:20] Misconceptions about solar energy. [00:16:42] Collaboration in the solar industry. [00:22:01] Solar Industry Maturing. [00:23:35] Collaboration for cannabis legalization.

Welcome to a new series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, hosted by Andy Barrow. Over several episodes, he will be facilitating conversations inspired by the idea of mindset, motivation, habits, hacks - all with the ideas of Progressing each day!   In this special episode, Andy is speaking to Amoria Bond’s very own CEO, David Etherington. David’s career spans over 27 years in variety of industries, including consultancy, project management, sales and of course, recruitment. From morning routine to managing mindset, David has a plethora of insights on progressing lives; both others and his own; one day at a time. This episode is an engaging listen for those who are seeking advice from a leader at the top of their game. Timestamped guide: 00:32 – Intro to David 01:09 – How do you start your day? 07:09 – Has calmness been a consistent theme for a long time, or has it taken a while to develop? 11:22 – From amotivation perspective, how do you handle dips or maintain high levels of motivation? 18:24 – Are you quite an adaptable person? 23:45 – As a business leader who has tackled challenging situations in various forms, what tips would you give on resilience? 31:10 – What is your view on positivity in a workplace context? 37:58 – What does progression look like and mean to you day to day?   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

In this episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, we’re joined by a special guest to discover how you can master squeezing the most out of life. We’re delighted to be joined by Oliver Dunn - aka “Oli the Choc” - a TV personality, podcast host and master chocolatier since 2001. From the need to surround yourself with the right people to how voice notes have enabled Oli to add value, stay motivated and overcome challenges, this conversation holds plenty of valuable advice on how everyone can have a positive impact on those around them - whether in business or in life. Hosted by Andy Barrow, this instalment is the perfect listen for anyone looking to maximise their time and energy to drive the results they want to see. Timestamped guide: 00:33 – Intro to Oli 01:45 – Energy as a currency 04:20 – Overcoming fears 05:31 – The power of voice notes 07:49 – The value of storytelling 09:53 – How do you overcome fears when it comes to creating content? 12:14 – Growing as a person 14:09 – Building relationships and the secret to a longer life 17:29 – The importance of impacting people positively 19:10 – How does your morning start? 22:49 – Have you always been an adaptable and open-minded person? 24:39 – What other tips do you have in boosting motivation? 29:21 – Why adaptability is important 31:17 – What tips/takeaways/hacks would you give someone to help them squeeze the most out of their day?   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Welcome to a new series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, hosted by Andy Barrow. He will present to you a series of short chats inspired by the idea of mindset, motivation, habits, hacks- all with the ideas of Progressing each day!   In this first episode, he is talking to Lee Grantham - someone who Andy has known for around 18-20 years.   Lee is a former top level head-hunter and all-round athlete who returned to running just over a decade ago and is now an elite ultra-runner. This culminated in Lee winning a 100km race in Italy this year, becoming the first Briton to do so in over 40 years. This episode is an insightful listen for those who are looking to achieve elite levels of excellence. Timestamped guide: 00:45 – Intro to Lee 02:09 – How do you start your day? 05:24 – How did you get from “I wanna get back into running” to doing Ultra runs including 50km race in Thailand that’s been deemed potentially too dangerous to hold? 12:26 – What mindset do you think is behind your success? 20:01 – Have you worked on your mindset? 22:28 - Focus & concentration – I imagine these are all huge components of your process – tell me about bit more around this & what you do? 27:53 – How do you ensure you’re still passionate about what you do? 34:43 - Dina Asher-Smith says “believe in your own sauce”…What’s your secret sauce or tips or “hacks” would you offer to the listeners...   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Welcome to the final instalment in the four-part mini-series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Progressing Lives Through Unlocking Effective Communication.   Throughout the series, your host Andy Beard has been joined by international experts who explore the importance of effective communication in business and society at large, responding to claims by many commentators, such as the number three ranked CEO in the world Bob Chapman, that the language of business is broken.   Here is Part 4, where we welcome psycho-linguist Felicity Wingrove back to the podcast to discuss progressing lives through communication. This episode is an informative and important listen for anyone looking for actionable insights on communication that can be applied to both your work and personal life.   Earlier in the series, you can hear from Sara Hannah of the Barry Wehmiller Group on how a World-Class organisation like Barry Wehmiller communicates, Petra and Ineke from the Potential Project who will introduce us to the concept of the MSC leader, high-performance podcaster and author of Liquid Thinking, Professor Damien Hughes and the leadership and communications expert, Esther Crichton. If you haven't already, be sure to catch up on parts 1-3 after this episode.   Time-stamped Agenda: 01:49 - In what ways can you relate to the statement that "the language of business is broken"? 03:09 - What is the problem with communicating with someone in a way that meets our energy, rather than the other way around? 04:42 - What can we all do to start to put this right? 06:18 - Would you say that people bring their emotional and language baggage to roles and organisations? 14:00 - What can we do to really go about understanding the language filters in the key relationships that we have? 25:40 - What would you say to someone who is sceptical about psychometrics?  29:44 - how can we simply progress lives in society through our communication?   Resources Mentioned: Insights Discovery: https://www.insights.com/products/insights-discovery/   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Welcome to the third in a special four-part mini-series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Progressing Lives Through Unlocking Effective Communication.   Your host Andy Beard is joined by international experts who explore the importance of effective communication in business and society at large, responding to claims by many commentators, such as number three ranked CEO in the world Bob Chapman, that the language of business is broken.   This is Part 3, where we meet Esther Crichton, a leadership and communications expert on the different ways we can practically apply different communication tools in organisations. This episode is an informative and important listen for anyone looking for actionable insights that can be applied to both your work and personal life.   Earlier in the series, you can hear from Sara Hannah of the Barry Wehmiller Group on how a World-Class organisation like Barry Wehmiller communicates, Petra and Ineke from the Potential Project who will introduce us to the concept of the MSC leader, and high-performance podcaster and author of Liquid Thinking, Professor Damien Hughes. In Part 4, you can hear from psycho-linguist Felicity Wingrove, so be sure to stay tuned for the final episode.   Time-stamped Agenda: 01:28 - Tell us about Insights Discovery 08:46 - What are some of the benefits of putting that individual puzzle together and recognising the energy that others lead with and treating them that way? 13:22 - Meeting the needs of people who have different colour energies to yourself. 17:41 - How can you progress lives through using Insights Discovery in corporate communication?   Resources Mentioned: Insights Discovery: https://www.insights.com/products/insights-discovery/   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Welcome to the second instalment of a special four-part mini-series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Progressing Lives Through Unlocking Effective Communication.   In this episode, we're delighted to once again be joined by Professor Damian Hughes, host of the high-performance podcast and author of the groundbreaking book, Liquid Thinking.   Hosted by Andrew Beard, in this conversation Damian shares fascinating insights into how high-performance organisations and teams communicate through anecdotes and insights. Damian also shares how to create a high-performing communication culture through practical steps which can be implemented in any team, in any business, by any individual.   Later in the series, you can hear from as well as Esther Crichton, and psycho-linguist Felicity Wingrove, so stay tuned for parts three and four.   Time-stamped Agenda: 00:32 - Introduction to the episode 01:44 - What traits have you seen within high-performance cultures in the way that they communicate? 11:24 - Could you talk us through how the best coaches are not obsessed with having all the right answers but are obsessed with having an environment where questions could be asked? 13:56 - How do I go about creating a STEP environment within my business? 16:23 - Taking into consideration that effective communication is two-way, what role do I have as an employee or team player in progressing lives through effective communication? 19:37 - How else is feedback delivered in high-performance environments? 21:41 - What role does kindness play in communication? 26:38 - What is your final piece of advice to progress lives through communication?   Resources mentioned:  The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-STEPS-Winning-Mindset-Leadership/dp/B01HFKCYH4   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.  

Welcome to the first of a special four-part mini-series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Progressing Lives Through Unlocking Effective Communication   Your host Andy Beard is joined by international experts who explore the importance of effective communication in business and society at large, responding to claims by many commentators, such as number three ranked CEO in the world Bob Chapman, that the language of business is broken.   This is Part 1, where we meet Sara Hannah of the Barry Wehmiller Group who incidentally, has worked closely with Bob Chapman. Sara explains how a World-Class organisation like Barry Wehmiller communicates and how through the Barry Wehmiller university, they equip their employees with the skills necessary to become better communicators. We also hear from Petra and Ineke from the Potential Project who will introduce us to the concept of the MSC leader and share examples of how they communicate. This episode is an informative and important listen for anyone looking for actionable insights that can be applied to both your work and personal life.   Later in the series, you can hear from high-performance podcaster and author of Liquid Thinking, Professor Damien Hughes, as well as Esther Crichton, and psycho-linguist Felicity Wingrove, so stay tuned for parts two, three and four.   Time-stamped Agenda: 01:47 - Tell us about your journey with the Barry Wehmiller Group so far? 3:49 - What did Bob Chapman mean when he said that in his opinion, the language of business is broken? 06:16 - What would you say are the other key areas of approach to communication that really stand out at Barry Wehmiller and the impact that has on the lives of its employees? 09:16 - Can you tell us about the creation of the Barry Wehmiller University and the Communication Skills Training? 16:38 - Do you think that deep listening is a skill that can be developed? What would you recommend to anyone listening that wants to be a better leader? 22:42 - Petra, what is your definition of a mindful leader? 26:04 - Ineke, how do MSC leaders progress lives with the way they communicate? Is there a simple checklist you could provide us with so we could benchmark ourselves against it? 28:54 - How does an MSC leader deliver feedback?   Resources Mentioned: Everybody Matters, by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia: https://www.barrywehmiller.com/outreach/book The MSC Leader: https://mol.potentialproject.com/msc-leadership-qualities/   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

We're delighted to welcome not one, but two special guests to this episode of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Ineke Leemans and Petra Keuchenius, to the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast.   Ineke and Petra are from the Potential Project; a research-led, global consulting and professional services firm who are on a mission to create a more human world of work by helping leaders and teams understand and manage their minds.   In this episode, Ineke and Petra shed insight into why both organisations and individuals need to be fighting the distraction epidemic; for both better productivity, improved health and wellbeing, and more meaningful connections.   Expect to hear insights aplenty, from why organisations need to be paying attention to why their employees aren't paying attention, how focusing is key to unlocking progression; diagnosing action addiction; to implementable advice that we can all take heed of.   Hosted by Andrew Beard, Associate Director of Amoria Bond's Engineering Division Europe, this episode is an informative and important listen for anyone who looking to manage their mind, or help teams manage their minds.   Time Stamped Agenda: 01:51 - Introduction to Ineke and Petra, their progression stories 06:28 - What does progression mean to you? 07:30 - How are you progressing the lives of others? 08:49 - What does it mean that we are in an "attention crisis"? 12:08 - How do we solve the multitasking challenge that we face? 15:46 - What is action addiction? 23:23 - Could you share some of the main findings from your research on the impact COVID had? 25:55 - Mindfulness is a key strategy in taking back control; how do you build mindfulness practice? 30:33 - What are the major benefits of building a mindfulness practice over 8 weeks?   Resources Mentioned: Potential Project App on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/potential-project/id1357567120  Email: info@potentialproject.nl Website: www.potentialproject.com   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

We're thrilled to welcome Nicky Lowe, entrepreneur, accredited Executive Coach and podcaster to the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!   Nicky has a slew of accolades to her name; double entrepreneur, award-winning coach, and most importantly: working mum. Her experiences of becoming a parent, led her to leave behind her successful career in a high-flying corporate job and set her on a path to provide wisdom to working mums.   In this episode, Nicky shares insights aplenty; including why wisdom for working mums is important, above wisdom for working parents, knowing when to take a leap of faith in your career, attracting the best talent and the importance of managing your energy. It's safe to say, this episode is packed with implementable advice and savvy tips.   Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this episode is an informative and educational listen for anyone seeking to understand more about career progression and satisfaction, alongside balancing being a parent alongside working.       Time Stamped Agenda: 00:32 - Introduction to Nicky 01:31 - What does progression mean to you? 04:09 - What is the key to being brave and putting yourself out there? 07:30 - What are the key insights that someone should know when looking to take a leap of faith in your career? 10:37 - How did you hone in on your zone of genius?  12:59 - Is mentoring something you would recommend to people regardless of whatever seniority they are? 14:54 - Why is it that you talk about wisdom for working mums rather than working parents? 19:44 - What are the key steps organisations and managers can take to help retain and attract great talent? 23:34 - What's the most inspiring or impactful lesson that's been shared on your podcast? 26:56 - What's the one thing one or two, I'll be generous that you would want to leave our listeners with today that you think is most impactful in terms of helping progress their own life career, or the lives and careers of others?  27:30 - Who would be your dream podcast guest to interview on progressing lives everywhere?   Resources Mentioned: Martin Seligman - strengths-based positive psychology free Values In Action assessment: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register Strengths Finder assessment: https://store.gallup.com/c/en-gb/assessments At My Best - developing your strengths narrative: https://atmybest.com/products/at-my-best-360 Eve Rodsky: https://www.everodsky.com/ author of Fair Play:https://www.fairplaylife.com/ Emotional Intelligence tool that Nicky is accredited in: https://www.psionline.com/en-gb/assessments/emotional-intelligence-profile/ Wisdom For Working Mums website: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/ Wisdom for Working Mums Podcast: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/podcasts/ Luminate Development website: https://www.luminate-coaching.co.uk/ Lumintae LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luminate/ Wisdom for Working Mum's Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomforworkingmums Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/nicky_wisdomforworkingmums/     Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

We're delighted to welcome Emmanuel Ayoola, diversity advocate and fundraising director to the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!   Emmanuel is the Director of Fundraising at the Aleto Foundation, an organisation dedicated to enabling high potential young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to fulfil that potential as the leaders and board execs of tomorrow.   Emmanuel has a CV that is rather formidable; as well as his current role at Aleto, he is the Founder and Chair of Trustees of Grace's Days Africa, a charity working to create sustainable change within local communities in Africa; an RSA fellow; and a Trustee for Volunteering Matters. However, this impressive roster also shows Emmanuel's dedication to progressing the lives of others, which is both pragmatic and passionate.    Having been through one of Aleto's programmes himself, Emmanuel knows the power that the leaders of today have in creating the leaders of tomorrow, as he says himself - "that was a huge turning point because that was the first time I'd really been told professionally that I can change the world around me".   Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this episode is an informative and educational listen for anyone seeking to understand more about workplace diversity, the importance of mentoring and helping to change the face of tomorrow's leaders.       Time Stamped Agenda: 00:39 - Introduction to Emmanuel 01:51 - What is progression in your opinion? 03:44 - How important is it that organisations being open to flexible ways of working, in order to retain the best talent? 07:30 - Can you explain more about Aleto and why it's so important? 09:27 - Can you talk about the reality of why Aleto is needed? 12:01 - Can you tell me more about what Aleto does and the programmes you run? 14:02 - As alumni of Aleto, how important and impactful was the Aleto Foundation to you personally? 17:15 - What are the main ways companies and individuals can work with Aleto and make a difference through the foundation? 19:51 - What are the kind of barriers that preventing black professionals from coming into industries like recruitment? 24:01 - How important do you think it is for organisations to take responsibility for educating their staff to help make work environments  27:30 - Who would be your dream podcast guest to interview on progression and progressing lives everywhere?   Resources Mentioned: Aleto Foundation: https://aletofoundation.org.uk/   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

We are thrilled to welcome business transformation specialist, Otto Guth to this insightful episode of the Progressing Lives Everywhere podcast.   Hosted by Andrew Beard, Associate Director of Amoria Bond's Engineering Division Europe, this instalment features a topic that will impact every company in the world: business change and transformation.   Otto has worked across numerous industries including manufacturing, supply chain and business services, where he has lead impactful, result-driven transformation projects to help underperforming businesses return to profitability.   From managing resistance to change, the importance of constant reflection for progression, the definition of business transformation and why it is imperative that businesses and people need to anticipate change so they don't get left behind; this episode is an insightful listen for all business owners, leaders and directors.   Timestamped Agenda:  01:32 - With the pace of change going on in the business world, how are you seeing that impact people? 04:57 - What led you to decide to set up your own company?  07:36 - What does progression mean to you? 08:28 - Do you go through a process of weekly reflection? 10:38 - How do you define business transformation? 15:15 - What are the warning signs that a business is progressing in the wrong direction? 19:59 - How often when you come in to do a transformation, is there a real breakdown in the leadership team? 21:42 - What are one or two messages to the leadership group about how they can effectively collaborate together? 23:53 - What do you see to be the future of business transformation? 26:25 - How can we progress lives through transforming businesses?   Resources Mentioned: Learn more about First Time Right Transformation Management: https://ftrtm.com/ Connect with Otto Guth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otto-guth-b0685a1a/   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

We're delighted to welcome Jason Stockwood, maverick tech CEO and published author to the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!   Jason says that "as an entrepreneur, you always think your next project is going to be your most interesting one" - and from working at lastminute.com to match.com to becoming the chair of Grimsby Town FC, it's clear that these are words that Jason lives by.    Along his journey, Jason has paved the way for value-led leadership and entrepreneurship in the tech space, and his book, "Reboot: A Blueprint for Happy, Human Business in the Digital Age" is a testament to this.   Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this instalment sees Jason share what traits he attributes to being successful in entrepreneurial businesses and what success actually looks like, why having a growth mindset is a vital entrepreneurial trait, as well as tools and methods to progress everyone who is aspiring to better apply a purpose-driven/value-driven model or ethos to both business/their lives.   This episode is an informative and enjoyable listen for anyone in the STEM sector or anyone interested in hearing from an inspiring entrepreneur in the tech space.     Time Stamped Agenda: 01:25 - Overview of Jason, and what does progression mean to you? 02:29 - What motivates you to continue to progress yourself and to also invest so much in progressing others? 05:10 - Who are the people that have been influential or helped you along with your journey? 06:40 - Is being part of a team/collective something you look for in new opportunities? 08:19 - What are the traits of being successful in entrepreneurial businesses? 11:42 - What tools or methodologies would you recommend to people who are aspiring to better apply a purpose-driven/value-driven model or ethos to their business? 15:47 - What are some failures that have helped you learn? 19:04 - Do you think that having a growth mindset is an important trait from an entrepreneurial perspective? 23:57 - How will you measure success at Grimsby Town FC? 27:44 - Are some of the principles you've outlined similar themes to what you have been advising the government on building back post-pandemic or are there other trends from a tech perspective? 32:36 - If the tables were turned, who would be your dream podcast guest to interview on progression and progressing lives everywhere?   Resources Mentioned: Reboot: A Blueprint for Happy, Human Business in the Digital Age - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reboot-Blueprint-Happy-Business-Digital-ebook/dp/B078RZW1DC     Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Continuing the lineup of inspirational guests on Season 2, we're thrilled to welcome Jo Wimble-Groves to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast!   From a "C-Grade student who left school at 16" to award-winning tech entrepreneur, business owner, STEM ambassador, published writer and much, much more; Jo certainly has some incredible accolades.    Hosted by Natasha Crump, ESG Director at Amoria Bond Group, this instalment sees Jo take us on a journey into her experiences as a young woman leading a tech company; where she gets her drive and inspiration from; why you don't need to be a graduate, mathematician or an A-Grade student to have a successful career in STEM; as well as hints and tips on how you can help bridge the gender gap that is so prevalent in STEM industries.   This episode is an informative and enjoyable listen for anyone in the STEM sector or anyone who is interested in hearing the journey of a female entrepreneur in the tech space.     Time Stamped Agenda: 00:45 - Introduction to Jo; what does progression mean to you personally? 02:53 - Has having very clear goals in mind been important to you? 04:11 - Were you 16 when you started Active Digital with your brother? 05:24 - Role Models 07:47 - What advice would you give to people who are currently facing similar challenges? 13:05 - Has being hungry and open to learning from those around you been key throughout your career?  14:53 - What's your USP when you're talking to young people about a career in STEM? 18:25 - What is your book "Rise of the Girl" all about? 24:26 - What inspired you to create the Guilty Mother, and what's it all about? 27:55 - What would you say are the biggest misconceptions that discourage potentially brilliant people who are so well-fitting with STEM careers from actually pursuing it? 30:39 - If you were hosting the progressing lives podcast, who would be your dream guest?   Resources Mentioned: Guilty Mother blog: https://www.guiltymother.co.uk/ Rise of the Girl pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Girl-Empowering-Conversations-Daughter/dp/0241506840 Learn more about Jo Wimble Groves: https://www.jowimblegroves.co.uk/   Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond.   This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.