Best Audra Jenkins Podcasts (2024)

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S9 E9 'Counterbalancing life and career' 33:49

4h ago33:49

33:49

Hands up if work and life are steady, predictable and neatlycompartmentalised for you? Me neither. This week I was delighted to chat with Tom Shaw, Head of Organization Effectiveness at The Economist about how to have a fulfilling career when life and work are deeply intertwined and in a constant state of flux. We also discuss how he helps colleagu…

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S9 E8 'Making a difference in our roles' 21:45

38m ago21:45

21:45

I’ve been speaking with a number of Chief Executives andother business and HR leaders about retention, freedom and work culture as I’m writing People Glue, and I’m delighted to share some of my conversation with Simon Wilson, President at Markel International, in this week’s episode. It was fascinating to hear Simon talk about how they've built a c…

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S9 E7 Achieving ambitious endeavours’ with Adolfo Gomez Sanchez 30:49

11d ago30:49

30:49

I talk with Adolfo Gomez Sanchez, performance mentor toelite athletes and global executives, about what drives exceptional performance. Links: Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com. Check out Helen's award-winning business book: TheFuture of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity,diversity and wellbeing. Leave a book revie…

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S9 E6 ‘Not boxing people in’ with Mark Arian 29:30

10d ago29:30

29:30

I talk with Mark Arian, CEO of Korn Ferry Consulting, aboutthe factors affecting how employees feel about their jobs today and what they want from their relationship with their employer. Links: Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com. Check out Helen's award-winning business book: TheFuture of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost produ…

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S9 E5 'Getting creative with career paths' with Hannah Rowland 31:58

17d ago31:58

31:58

Flatter structures can mean fewer roles for people toprogress into, making it harder to hang on to valued employees. So organisations have to get creative with career paths. Hannah Rowland, Head of Organisational Development at Henry Boot plc, joins me this week to chat about the challenges of retention when the jobs market is tipped in favour of t…

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S9 E4 ‘Seeing problems differently’ with Nick Staite 35:03

1M ago35:03

35:03

This week on The Business of Being Brilliant, we’redemystifying innovation. When we’re all short of time, how do we really get people to think creatively, come up with fresh insights and solve complex problems? I’m joined by innovation leader and adviser Nick Staite who explains: ⭐️ Why it’s hard to be innovative in today’s world of work; ⭐️ What s…

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S9 E3 'Setting leaders up for success' with Jenn Fenwick 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

I talk with Jenn Fenwick, Executive Coach and LeadershipTransition Specialist, about how organisations can best support leaders stepping into new roles. We discuss the challenges and triumphs that leaders facewhen stepping into new roles and: The critical importance of support systems for new leaders; The common pitfalls leaders encounter when tran…

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S9 E2 'Reimagining the office' with Ryan Anderson 37:33

2M ago37:33

37:33

I talk with Ryan Anderson, VP of Global Research andInsights at MillerKnoll, about how we can design offices more purposefully to facilitate connection, productive working and innovative thinking. We dive deep into the evolving world of office design andexplore: ⭐️ Why traditional office layouts are falling short of ourneeds today; ⭐️ How to foster…

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S9 E1 'Doing DEI differently' with Audra Jenkins 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

Excited to be kicking off series 9 of The Business of BeingBrilliant podcast with a great line-up of business leaders and experts. We talk about reimagining the office; seeing problems differently; setting leaders up for success, not boxing people in and more. This week, Audra jenkins, Global Chief Equity Officer atRandstad, and I cast our eyes ove…

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032. Empowering Inclusion Daily 38:28

2M ago38:28

38:28

A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group reveals that nearly 48% of the global workforce is grappling with unprecedented levels of burnout. The study uncovers a powerful connection between workplace inclusion and employee well-being, showing that a higher sense of inclusion significantly reduces burnout and attrition. The report identifies fou…

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S8 E10 Collective wisdom on 'Chasing the wrong thing' 32:28

4M ago32:28

32:28

This wrap-up episode features advice from all my guests inseries 8 on how to avoid hurtling down the wrong path, as individuals and as organisations. They share advice and examples from whistleblowing to wellbeing, meetings to managers and much more. Tune in to hear how best to ⭐️ Take stock wisely and redirect your efforts. ⭐️ Figure out what to l…

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S8 E9 Encouraging people to speak up’ with Britt Johnston and Sisieta Owen 33:55

4M ago33:55

33:55

How do you encourage people to be fearless in raisingconcerns about how work is being carried out or sharing a fresh idea? Spot non-compliant or potentially damaging behaviour before it spreads and becomes normalised? On the pod this week I chat with leaders Sisieta Owen and Britt Johnston about why having great policies and processes isn’t suffici…

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S8 E8 'Creating an enterprise-wide culture' with Kisha Payton 36:45

5M ago36:45

36:45

When you run a global business, how do you figure out what aspects of your culture should be consistent globally and what people are free to decide locally? How do you get agreement to this across the board and bring people with you? My guest on #TheBusinessOfBeingBrilliant this week Kisha Payton, Chief DE&I Officer and Global Head of Culture, shar…

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S8 E7 'Looking at the whole person' with Carolyn Stebbings 35:26

5M ago35:26

35:26

How do you get the most out of each individual at work? By understanding what makes them tick. And to do that, you have to ask great questions and look atthe whole person. On the pod this week I’m joined by Carolyn Stebbings, ChiefOperating & Inclusion Officer at RAPP, who shares 3 questions to ask your team members and colleagues plus some practic…

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S8 E6 'Harnessing the power of workshops' with Alison Coward 31:24

5M ago31:24

31:24

Is your meeting culture grinding you down? Find out how to unleash your team's full potential in thisweek’s podcast conversation with Alison Coward, founder of Bracket and author of the brilliant "Workshop Culture." With clients like Google and Meta, Alison shares insights from her 20 years of experience in fostering creativity, productivity, and c…

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S8 E5 'Stepping into the unknown' with Anna Campagna 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

I talk with Anna Campagna, formerly Senior Global SalesDirector at Heineken, about leaving a familiar role and ‘stepping into the unknown’ to start a new career chapter. As Anna puts it, this isn’t about the ‘plug and play’ careermove, i.e. more of the same somewhere new. This is about nerve-jangling, scary-but-exciting endings in order to figure o…

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S8 E4 'Shifting expectations' with Gwen Stirling-Wilkie 35:52

6M ago35:52

35:52

I talk with Gwen Stirling-Wilkie, future of work expert andaward-winning author, about the key trends shaping our world of work and how to build connected, collaborative teams and organisations. Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com. Check out Helen's award-winning business book: TheFuture of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost prod…

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S8 E3 'Creating a culture of wellbeing' with Khushboo Patel 32:59

6M ago32:59

32:59

I talk with Khushboo Patel, an expert in workplace cultureand wellbeing who previously led on these topics at Metro Bank. Got a wellbeing strategy and programmes? Great stuff. But how do you create a culture of wellbeing? That’sa tougher nut to crack. Khushboo & I discuss: discuss: What we’re seeing today in terms of wellbeing at work. How social e…

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S8 E2 'Leading and thriving' with Mark Bateman 38:37

6M ago38:37

38:37

I talk with Mark Bateman, executive coach, CEO of WeQual and author of Disruptive Leadership, about how best to manage our time and energy to avoid burning out. Mark shares two powerful questions to ask ourselves: 1. How are you spending your energy and your time? 2. How are you gaining energy and time? Tune in – even if you’re not a leader - to he…

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S8 E1 'Future-proofing talent' with Helen Alkin and Jen Goldsmith 34:24

6M ago34:24

34:24

I talk about people, skills and jobs with Helen Alkin and Jennifer Goldsmith, who job-share as Head of Early Careers and Recruitment Strategy Lead at accountancy firm BDO. Links: Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com. Check out Helen's award-winning business book: TheFuture of Time: how 're-working' time can help you boost productivity, divers…

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Series 8 trailer 2:19

7M ago2:19

2:19

Get a sneak peak of the topics and conversations coming up on series 8, launching Tuesday 7th May.

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S7 E10 Collective wisdom: 'Thriving beyond comfort zones' 24:53

8M ago24:53

24:53

To wrap up series 7, here is advice from all my guests in on how to step outside our comfort zones and move forwards in our career. What is the mindset that helps us say yes to a dauntingopportunity? Who can we call on for support, and how can they support us? How do we find out who’s stuck and help them unlock their career potential? With thanks t…

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S7 E9 'Growing effective managers' with Anthony Painter 37:00

8M ago37:00

37:00

I talk with Anthony Painter, Director of Policy & External Affairs at the Chartered Management Institute, about the critical role of managers and how to improve manager capability. Weekly news update starts at 1m 16s. Interview starts at 5m 6s. Links: Visit Helen’s website www.helenbeedham.com. Check out Helen's award-winning business book: TheFutu…

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S7 E8 'Building financial confidence' with Ruth Handcock 35:42

8M ago35:42

35:42

I talk with Ruth Handcock, CEO of Octopus Money, about collecting competencies, embracing discomfort, and making money coaching accessible to millions. Tune in to hear how: 🏆 Octopus Money combine clever tech with empathetic people skills. 💡 They’ve redesigned frontline customer-facing roles to focus on human connection ⭐️ They offer a personalised…

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S7 E7 'Preparing future leaders' with Richard Rowntree 33:57

9M ago33:57

33:57

I talk with Richard Rowntree, Managing Director of Mortgages and Exec Sponsor for DEI at Paragon Bank, about why talented people get stuck at middle management level and how to help them progress into top leadership roles. We talk about: ⛔️ The barriers middle managers often face in advancing their careers 😖 How historical ways of ‘growing’ leaders…

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S7 E6 'Bringing people with you' with Dami Patel 35:11

9M ago35:11

35:11

How do you balance employees’ needs with business objectives? Navigate organizational changes while fostering a positive work environment? I delved into these questions and more in this week’s podcasting conversation with Dami Patel, interim Chair of the supervisory trio and Group HR Director at Taylor & Francis, part of Informa Group. Tune in to h…

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031. Inclusive Leadership 1:00:06

9M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

According to Harvard Business Review, inclusive leaders help organizations by creating 17% more high performing teams, driving 20% high-quality decision making and 29% more collaborative work. Numerous studies indicate that inclusive workplaces lead to lower attrition and improved employee engagement. When leaders take time to lean in with empathy,…

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S7 E5 'Creating cultures of connection' with Phil Burgess 34:59

9M ago34:59

34:59

I talk with Phil Burgess, Co-founder of WITHIN, about re-humanising organizations so people can thrive and the business succeed. We discuss why ‘relationships are the source of results’ and how to: 🌟 combat siloed thinking and reduced collaborationbetween functions 🌟 navigate different perspectives onsensitive topics 🌟 ensure rapid business change …

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S7 E4 'Leading and parenting' with Verena Hefti MBE 33:36

9M ago33:36

33:36

On the pod this week I chat to Verena Hefti MBE, CEO ofLeadersPlus, about how parents of young children can advance more successfully into senior leadership roles. We discuss promotable vs non-promotable tasks, micro-learning experiments and why your choice of life partner makes a difference to your pay. If you’re a working parent or you manage wor…

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S7 E3 'Figuring out the future together' with Brian Elliott 35:06

10M ago35:06

35:06

I talk with Brian Elliott, former CEO, co-founder of FutureForum, and the author of the best selling ‘How the Future Works’ about how best to reshape work and working patterns to meet the needs of the organisation and its people. We delve into: The challenges of engaging remote teams and building trust. The power of asynchronous work and team-level…

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S7 E2 'Embracing firsts' with Sharon Spice 33:31

10M ago33:31

33:31

I talk with Sharon Spice, Chief Marketing and Value Officerat Green Park People Consultancy about resilience, adaptability and a love of learning. Find out how to: Get comfortable with discomfort Overcome psychological barriers Prepare for the unexpected Adapt to new social norms Embrace the possibility of failure Links: My January offer: help your…

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S7 E1 'Tapping into hidden talent' with Simon Reichwald 34:53

10M ago34:53

34:53

I talk with Simon Reichwald, Chief Progression Officer atConnectr and Fellow of the Institute of Student Employers, about how to hire undiscovered talent including early careers, lateral hires, returners and over 50's. Tune in to find out all this and more: 1. What impact the circles you move in has on yourcareer progression 2. What is meant by ‘ea…

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S6 E10 'Collective wisdom' 40:25

12M ago40:25

40:25

Collective wisdom on balancing today with tomorrow. To wrap up this series you get to hear a little bitfrom all of my guests on the question of how we enjoy today whilst keeping an eye out for tomorrow. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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030. Creating Equitable & Inclusive Workplaces 40:45

1y ago40:45

40:45

Challenging macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical disruption, climate change, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are just a few concerns impacting millions of people globally. According to PWC’s recent Global Workforce Hopes and Fears survey of 56,000 workers in 46 countries, 26% of workers stated that they will change jobs in the next 1…

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S6 E9 'Collecting adventures' with Helen Beurier 33:04

1y ago33:04

33:04

I talk with Helen Beurier, HR leader and author-to-be of anew book (working title: Peoplematics) about what we all want from work, why she’s made some bold career choices and how a bit of thrill seeking is the key to a healthy, happy life. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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S6 E8 'Levelling the playing field' with Sophie Hulm 35:17

1y ago35:17

35:17

I talk with Sophie Hulm, CEO of Progress Together, about theclass barriers preventing people from getting to top roles in financial services, the cost to employers of wasted talent and the quirky games we used to play as children. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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S6 E7 'Understanding our social brain' with Professor Robin Dunbar 36:44

1y ago36:44

36:44

I talk with Professor Robin Dunbar of Oxford University, originator of ‘Dunbar’s number’ and a leading expert in the psychology of high-performing groups. We chat about optimimum group sizes for different tasks and why investing in social time at work yields the greatest returns. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.…

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S6 E6 'Harnessing collective intelligence' with Pippa Begg & Jennifer Sundberg 39:19

1y ago39:19

39:19

On the pod this week I talk with Pippa Begg and Jennifer Sundberg about being co-CEO’s at Board Intelligence, how to tap into the combined brainpower of your employees, and their new book ‘Collective Intelligence: how to build a business that’s smarter than you’. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.…

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S6 E5 'Cutting through the noise' with Sandra Burley 32:43

1y ago32:43

32:43

I talk with Sandra Burley, marketing and communications leader, about avoiding tunnel vision, managing information overload and why she loves the 4 day work week. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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S6 E4 'Superscaling your business' with Sam Smith 38:17

1y ago38:17

38:17

I talk with Sam Smith, former finnCAP Group CEO now entrepreneur, NED and scale-up adviser, about how to encourage entrepreneurship inchildren, get your team to buy into your vision and turbocharge your business with empathetic leadership. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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S6 E3 'Making tomorrow better today' with Hal Hershfield 33:28

1y ago33:28

33:28

I talk with Hal Hershfield, Professor of Marketing, Behavioural Decision Making and Psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, about how mental time travel can help us to procrastinate less, make better decisions and become the person we want to be. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.…

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S6 E2 ‘Persuading midlife women to stay’, with Dr Lucy Ryan 34:40

1y ago34:40

34:40

I talk with Dr Lucy Ryan about why so many women are exiting the world of work at midlife, those ‘midlife myths’ that don’t stack up, andhow employers can hang on to this valuable talent pool better. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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S6 E1 'Believing in the extraordinary' with Kate Adams 37:45

1y ago37:45

37:45

I talk with Kate Adams, Director at The Forward Institute, about what drives her career choices, what ‘leading responsibly’ means and howshe aims to enjoy today to the full. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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S5 E8 Collective wisdom for 'Making the most of summer' 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

38:38

Here are nuggets of wisdom from all my guests in series 5, along with questions to prompt some summer insights. Think of it as a carefully selected ‘pick and mix’ to brighten your day and inspire your work. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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029. LGBTQ Inclusive BRGs in the Workplace 28:59

1+ y ago28:59

28:59

Assuredly, we have seen progress on LGBTQ+ rights worldwide with several countries legalizing same sex marriage over the past few years through legislative and court decision including Australia, Brazil, Cuba, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Taiwan to name a few. Yet, many LGTBQ+ workers continue to be closeted and do not bring their full authentic selv…

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S5 E7 'Introducing meeting-free days' with Professor Vijay Pereira 41:09

1+ y ago41:09

41:09

I talk with Professor Vijay Pereira of NEOMA Business School, France, about the astonishing impact on productivity, wellbeing, engagement and performance that results from introducing company-wide meeting-free days. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast. 1m 3s my news update 5m 44s conversation with Vijay starts…

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S5 E6 'Attending to the invisible' with Dr Ajit Menon 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

38:13

I speak with Dr Ajit Menon, Head of People & Organisation at Investec plc, about looking beneath the surface of organisational life and how they’ve established a strong and unique work culture based on dialogue, empathy and trust. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast. 1m 4s - my weekly news and offers 6m - conversation with Ajit starts…

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S5 E5 'Climbing career mountains' with Joy Burnford 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

35:54

I talk with Joy Burnford, gender equality expert and author of ‘Don’t Fix Women’, about how organisations can dismantle the structural barriers holding women – and men - back in their careers. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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S5 E4 'Exploring opportunities' with Kevin Hogarth 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

36:07

I talk with Kevin Hogarth, Non-Executive Director, former Chief People Officer and award-winning Diversity & Inclusion advocate, about how to keep our career options open and how to increase social mobility in organisations. Show notes at www.helenbeedham.com/podcast.

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028. Driving Inclusion and Respect at Deloitte 42:59

1+ y ago42:59

42:59

According to Catalyst’s Inclusive Leadership Report, 45% of employees’ experience with inclusion is directly linked to their manager’s behavior. In the report, Catalyst outlines 5 key drivers impacting inclusion in the workplace which are 1) value 2) trust 3) authenticity 4) psychological safety in expressing different views and 5) psychological sa…

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