Best Karen Thomas, Founder, CEO Podcasts (2024)

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Leadership, Creativity and Reflection - a conversation with Carien Borst Artist and Leadership Coach 35:58

1M ago35:58

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Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend is the podcast in which I talk to leaders about their own life and leadership stories, to encourage you to reflect on your values, beliefs, passion and purpose, and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership. About this episode: Today’s guest is Carien Borst, Artist and Leadersh…

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On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation - a conversation with Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult 23:46

1M ago23:46

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Hello, welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend. Today’s guest is Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult, and the title of our conversation is ‘On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation’. I have had the privilege of partnering with Guy and working with a group of Future Leaders at Energy Syst…

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Be The Leadership Nudge – a conversation with Emma Harris Finance Director, M&S Food, Property and Retail 31:40

2M ago31:40

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experie…

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Curiosity, Humility and Clarity: Empowering Others To Flourish – a conversation with Chris Harte, Chief Executive and Partner at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP 25:34

2M ago25:34

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experie…

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Leading 4 Life – a conversation with Susie Ballentyne, Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Leadership Facilitator and Coach 37:07

3M ago37:07

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with my two guests, Susie Ballentyne an Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, a fellow podcaster, facilitator, leadership coach, and keynote speaker. We delve together into: The importance of continually developing your skills as a leader, both individually and as part of a …

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Becoming Compelling Skilled Sailors – a conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers 27:44

3M ago27:44

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers. I have known Carolyn for many years and am a huge fan, she is a regular speaker on the Marketing Leaders Programme, and herself a huge fan of developing marketing leadership. Toget…

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Finding Your Collaborative Edge – Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd in conversation with Natalie Shering exploring their Collaboration Equation™ 52:54

4M ago52:54

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Co-Founders Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd in conversation with Natalie Shering for a special episode of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend podcast. Here they explore why Curiosity, Care and Courage are the mindset and behaviours that underpin their Collaboration Equation™ to: Build Psychological Safety Practise Inclusive Dial…

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Stimulating Brilliance through the power of conversation - a conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy 25:57

4M ago25:57

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy - built upon an ethos of stimulating brilliance through providing the space for people to engage in transformative and disruptive, and impactful fun learning experiences. …

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Be Brave, Focus & Fly – a conversation with Karen Wilkinson, award winning and inspiring Marketing Director 24:17

5M ago24:17

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Karen Wilkinson, inspiring and award winning Marketing Director. We delve together into: The power of connecting with your Values & Purpose How knowing your Strengths and not sweating your weaknesses is the best way to Focus and Fly Why Courage & Belief and Stepping out of…

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Rachel Hodgdon - President and CEO, International WELL Building Institute 17:29

5M ago17:29

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Rachel Hodgdon is President and CEO, International WELL Building Institute https://www.wellcertified.com/ Time Stamp: [04:00] What are the biggest challenges workplaces are facing today? [03:25] What are the solutions to these challenges [05:50] Understanding where people are most productive [07:00] Employee expectation of workplaces have changed […

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On Knowing Yourself and Building Relationships – a conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and Wales 26:29

5M ago26:29

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and Wales We delve together into: How as a leader the main tool in your leadership is yourself, which means you need to understand how you work - your strengths and weaknesses Why getting the right team is crucial…

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The Secrets Behind Building Resilience in Leadership – a conversation with Julian Roberts, Executive Business Coach, Podcast Host of Helping Organisations Thrive 27:00

6M ago27:00

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experie…

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Thomas Hübl - Phd, Author & Teacher, Collective healing programs trauma-informed leadership 16:21

6M ago16:21

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Thomas Hubl: Phd, Author & Teacher, Collective healing programs/trauma-informed leadership Founder, Academy of Inner Science & The Pocket Project https://thomashuebl.com/ Thomas's book: attuned - Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma–and Our World Healing Collective Trauma - A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wound…

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Karen Guggenheim - Author of Cultivating Happiness, Founder/CEO WOHASU®, World Happiness Summit 15:47

6M ago15:47

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Karen Guggenheim is the author of Cultivating Happiness and Founder/CEO of WOHASU® World Happiness Summit. Cultivating Happiness book https://karenguggenheim.com/ World Happiness Summit https://worldhappinesssummit.com/ Time Stamp: [01:00] Our perspective of how work should be is outdated [03:00] How work places are missing an incredible opportunit…

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Understanding Ourselves and Understanding Others: A Leadership Perspective – a conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group at the Department for Education 35:22

6M ago35:22

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group, at the Department for Education, UK. John and I were invited to be in conversation by and for the annual Transform Applied Leadership Summit, held virtually this year on 8th March 2024. The title of our conversation Understand…

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Danijela Milić - HR Policies Officer at the United Nations and Vice-Chair of AHRMIO 15:58

7M ago15:58

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Danijela Milić is HR policies officer at the United Nations , vice-chair of AHRMIO, an organization that fosters learning and innovation in HR management for international organizations, a poet and a writer. Time Stamps: [01:00] Biggest challenges organisations face [03:00] Challenges of transforming workforce to embrace technology [04:50] How orga…

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It’s not much but neither is it nothing – a conversation with Tanya Shadrick author of The Cure for Sleep, memoir of a late waking life; founder of the Selkie Press and editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed ... 40:08

7M ago40:08

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Tanya Shadrick - author of The Cure for Sleep: her memoir of a late waking life, a story of breaking free, and making a more creative life; Tanya is founder of the Selkie Press; editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed Wild Woman Swimming. She is a community builder of writer…

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Slaying the Monster of Poverty in Africa – a conversation with Moses Tai Founder and CEO of African Development Choices (ADC), Author of ‘There Is Shade’ and Speaker 33:31

7M ago33:31

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have sha…

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Holistic Health: Jacqui Brassey & Barbara Jeffrey of the McKinsey Health Institute 21:29

8M ago21:29

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We have Jacqui Brassey and Barbara Jeffrey from the McKinsey Health Insitute. In this episode, we explore how organisation can improve holistic health. Jacqui Brassey - Co-leader of Employee Health at the McKinsey Health Institute Barbara Jeffrey - McKinsey partner and Co-leader of Employee Health at the McKinsey Health Institute Time Stamps: [0:40…

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Leadership, Love and Landscape – a conversation with Roger Mortlock, CEO, CPRE, the countryside charity 30:56

8M ago30:56

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experie…

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Feedback: Give it Kindly, Receive it with Grace – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Strategic Insights Professional, Executive Coach and Mentor 36:00

8M ago36:00

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have sha…

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Burnout, Thriving and Everything In Between – a conversation with Meera Craston, experienced senior leader, executive coach and co-founder of Next Brave Move 28:10

9M ago28:10

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights and rich experience…

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Steff Wright - Chairman & Founder Gusto Group 19:18

10M ago19:18

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Steff Wright is the Chairman and Founder of Gusto Group. https://gustogroup.co.uk/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/steff-wright-6227ab11 Steff Wright's Ted talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIgKxPAsj28&t=1s Time Stamps: [1:00] Biggest challenges that work places are facing [4:00] Visual images of what the future could be like [7:00] Building sustain…

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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Small Practical Steps, Big Impactful Strides - a conversation with Martin Glover, HR Director for Morton Fraser 35:38

10M ago35:38

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their personal inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights an…

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The challenges and satisfactions of leading in the public sector - a conversation with Justin Russell, Former Chief Inspector of Probation 40:11

11M ago40:11

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really car…

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Hone your personal style for success! - a conversation with Jane Mather, Make-up Artist and Personal Stylist 30:29

12M ago30:29

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have …

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On Hope and Optimism – a conversation with Beto Funari Board Member, Venture Capital Founder, Former Chief Executive 38:02

1y ago38:02

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what the…

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On Creating a Safe Environment and Asking for Impact Feedback 2:43

1y ago2:43

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Welcome to Anni in Conversation. In this episode I delve into my thoughts and insights into the importance of leaders asking for feedback on their impact felt, and how to create a safe environment in which to have these conversations. Many years ago, my friend and colleague Steve Radcliffe suggested to me that the two most important questions a lea…

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Powering the Planet through Renewables and Bold Leadership – a conversation with Steen Broust Nielsen Senior Vice President Sales at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables 28:59

1y ago28:59

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really …

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On coming home to our true nature – a conversation with Cassandra Ogier, Founder of The Reflective Horse 30:06

1y ago30:06

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care a…

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Tessa Clarke - Co-Founder and CEO at Olio - Reducing Food Waste 18:15

1y ago18:15

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Tessa Clarke is the Co-Founder and CEO at Olio. 7 million people have joined Olio. Together they've shared 120 million portions of food and 9 million household items. This has resulted in 140k tonnes of CO2 emissions reduced, which is equivalent to taking 470 million car miles off the road, and has also resulted in 18 billion litres of water saved.…

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On Being Significantly Insignificant - a conversation with Ellie Norman, Chief Communications Officer, Manchester United Football Club 26:05

1y ago26:05

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Welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and …

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Dr. Jonathan Fisher: How healing our hearts can help heal our planet? 19:13

1y ago19:13

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Dr. Jonathan Fisher, Cardiologist, Organizational Well-Being Leader, and Author of "Just One Heart: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness" www.JustOneHeartBook.com Time Stamps: [1:00] Challenges of work places [3:00] Burnout is not just about people not happy about their work, its making people sick [7:15] How can get to tune int…

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On Being Seen, Heard & Understood 2:53

1y ago2:53

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Welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni in Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. In today's episode, I share my thoughts on Being, Seen, Heard and Understood. I delve into: My own aspiration to ensure others feel seen, heard and understood Values and beliefs within leadership Understanding…

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On Being Your Own Data Bank – a conversation with Rachel Eyre Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Morrisons 28:51

1y ago28:51

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Welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their val…

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Bethany Samson: People Director at Investor In People 10:07

1y ago10:07

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Bethany Samson is People Director at Investor In People. Beth has BSc in Biological Sciences but soon discovered that humans at work are the most fascinating! Beth is passionate about the importance of ESG & wellbeing in the workplace. Time Stamps [1:00] What are the biggest challenge of businesses - Permachange [2:20] The role of people profession…

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On Leading with Velocity and Acting with Audacity - a conversation with Sophie Devonshire, Global Chief Executive Officer, The Marketing Society, Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur 28:04

1+ y ago28:04

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care abou…

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Making Working Lives Better - a conversation with Nina Holdaway, Managing Director at Accenture Song 31:58

1+ y ago31:58

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care abou…

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Dr Alan Watkins: Wicked & Wise - How to solve the worlds toughest problems 14:59

1+ y ago14:59

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Dr Alan Watkins - A physician and neuroscientist, Dr. Alan Watkins is recognised as an international expert on leadership and human performance. He is an author of 10 books , 5 ted talks and the founder of Complete Coherence. Alan is the author of the book Wicked & Wise - how to solve the worlds toughest problems. https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Wise…

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Dr Emma Lawrence: Climate Cares - Research & Innovation on Mental Health in the Climate Crisis 10:12

1+ y ago10:12

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Dr Emma Lawrence is the Mental Health Innovations Fellow at the Institute of Global Health Innovation. She leads the mental health strategy for the Institute, primarily encompassing research and innovation in digital mental health support, and the climate change and mental health program, Climate Cares. She is also a member of the Mental Health Inn…

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Jenny Garbis: Climate Change and Green Investment Researcher, Author & Sustainability Advocate 25:06

1+ y ago25:06

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Work Reset Revolution is here to help inspire people to change the way we work. in all our scientific research we are beginning to see climate anxiety seep into the workplace along with trauma from the last few years which are contributing to higher risks of burnout. So we have dedicated this podcast series to climate wellbeing. Our own wellbeing; …

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Being You - a conversation with Henrietta Norton, founder of Wild Nutrition 32:26

1+ y ago32:26

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Welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their val…

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Anni in Conversation, Team Working: On Checking In & Checking Out 2:58

1+ y ago2:58

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Help transform your meetings from the transactional into the relational, through checking in with each other at the start of the meeting and at the end of a meeting - be the meeting in person or online. Indeed checking in when we are meeting online matters more, not less, to make sure that everyone feels they have a voice, and that they will be lis…

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Climate Wellness: How to reprogram the brain to create a brighter future, a fresh start 14:52

1+ y ago14:52

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I'm Cara de Lange, founder & CEO of Softer Success, and in today's episode, I will talk about how to reprogram the brain to create a brighter future for ourselves ,and the planet. I’ll share how I have reprogrammed my own neural pathways with lasting results. Be sure to listen all the way through as I have a few inspiring surprises at the end. This…

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On Being Kind, and Being Direct – a conversation with Raj Kumar Interim CMO, Silicon Valley Bank 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care abou…

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On Why Every Moment is a Choice – a conversation with Erika Behl, leader and builder of courageous teams, key-note speaker and storyteller 27:00

1+ y ago27:00

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Hello and Welcome to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast in which leaders share their personal leadership stories weaving together the threads of their life to encourage you to grow confidence and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stor…

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On collaborating with different creative minds to solve problems for brands – a conversation with Candace Gerlach, founder of The Conscious Marketing Group 32:58

1+ y ago32:58

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really…

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‘Going For It’ – A conversation with Alicia Ioannou, a senior policy manager in the UK Civil Service, currently on career break 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into and weave together what t…

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Understanding the deep impact of spending time alone – a conversation with Wilma Allan, Growth and Development Mentor, founder of Being at The Cottage, creator of The Leadership Renaissance and author ... 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

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ABOUT THE SHOW Welcome to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend. The podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life, offering valuable insights and rich experience to …

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Becoming the leader of you – a conversation with Ayesha Murray, founder of Ayesha Murray Coaching and host of The Parent Equation podcast 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care abo…

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