Best Ben Wales And Ian Windle Podcasts (2024)

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49: The Power of the Ownership Effect” in business – a conversation with Ifty Nasir, CEO of Vestd Equity Management platform 41:03

9M ago41:03

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Ifty Nasir is the founder and CEO of Vestd, the UK's original share scheme and equity management platform. The company now has over 70 people working remotely with plans for international expansion. Tune in to hear about Ifty’s background and being influenced by immigrant parents, what makes a great remote culture, the concept of ownership, and wha…

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48: Lessons in leadership from Brendan Hall, Round the World Yacht Race Winning Skipper 52:01

10M ago52:01

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Brendan Hall is an expert in building empowered teams and navigating treacherous waters. As the skipper of the winning yacht in the Clipper Round-the-World Yacht Race, he led a team of 44 crew on a record-breaking 40,000 nautical mile race around the world on 70-foot ocean racing yachts. Brendan now helps corporate leaders and teams achieve their f…

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47: Building a global business for the mind. The art and science of Goal Mapping with founder Brian Mayne 1:07:59

11M ago1:07:59

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Brian Mayne is a goal mapping expert with a powerful purpose: to reach 7 million people and share the transformative practice of goal mapping. Brian is a global speaker, author, and seminar leader. He joins the show to share the transformative practice of having the right framework to set goals. In this episode, we explore: How does goal mapping di…

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46: Fear, Grit, Purpose and Pearls: A conversation with Penina Shepherd, founder and CEO of Acumen Business Law & Acumen People 52:39

11M ago52:39

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Penina Shepherd is the author of the visionary book ‘The Freedom Revolution’, a multi-award winning entrepreneur, an inspiring keynote speaker, a business lawyer and the founder of ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW, a ‘Top 50 Innovative Law Firms in the UK and Europe’ (Financial Times). Penina addresses the often-misunderstood concept of purpose, and that passio…

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45: In conversation with Hannah Miller, founder of sidekick: Revealing the strengths of unique, brave and exceptional leaders 52:00

12M ago52:00

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Ever wondered how understanding your strengths can help you navigate through significant career transitions? Meet Hannah Miller, a business graduate who ventured from advertising to charity work, ultimately landing in impoverished Birmingham communities as a teacher, and later on, founding Sidekick. Hannah and Ben dissect leveraging individual stre…

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44: Beyond Start-Up: The 10 Pre-Requisites for Scaling Up 58:00

1y ago58:00

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In this episode we delve into the world of scaling up businesses and the importance of maintaining culture during the process. We'll be exploring the challenges that come with scaling and how to prevent culture from going sideways. Tune in as we also unpack values-based hiring, the link between culture and performance, the concept of flywheels, and…

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43: Creating your dreams in Virtual Reality, an interview with nDreams founder and CEO Patrick O’Luanaigh 33:45

1y ago33:45

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Patrick O’Luanaigh is the founder and CEO of nDreams, a fast-growing independent games developer and publisher focused on Virtual Reality games and experiences. He founded nDreams in late 2006, and has grown the company from a one-man team to one of the world’s leading VR specialists with over 230 full-time studio staff. Tune in as we delve into th…

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42: Essential Principles – the Power of Non-Negotiables for a Scale-Up Company Leader 33:24

1y ago33:24

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In this week’s episode, Ian and Ben are discussing non-negotiables. From the industry defining values of Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, to the actionable priorities that scale-ups companies can employ. How can writing your non-negotiables down map your team’s path forward? Tune in as Ben and Ian share their personal and workplace non-negotiables. Get in…

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41: Building Strong Foundations – The Art of Knowing Your Scaleup Team 39:48

1y ago39:48

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In this episode your co-hosts Ben and Ian sit down for a conversation which covers the vital area of knowing your people. We cover the key areas of building trust and showing vulnerability, the importance of stretch and growth mindset, the use of assessment tools such as DISC and the importance of understanding the nuances of intergenerational theo…

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40: Founding and Scaling an international professional services business with culture and people at its heart, with Ben Bradford CEO of BB7 48:41

1y ago48:41

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In this episode Ben Bradford, CEO of BB7, a fire and facade advisory firm, reveals how he founded and developed his now sizeable business from a bootstrap startup. Today Ben and his team are trusted with projects nationally and internationally. The firm was founded on seven galvanizing leadership principles. In today’s conversation we explore how w…

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39: Scaling a Leisure Business with Dom Gaynor 37:39

1y ago37:39

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In this episode Dom Gaynor, CEO of TeamSport, shares how he helped grow a small go-karting business from three small UK sites to an international business focusing on leisure and team building. Dom imparts his expertise with regards to growing and scaling the business via online marketing, new sales tactics and external investment. In today’s conve…

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38. Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast, Gen Z and The Big Yak with business turnaround leader Emma Simpson 49:21

1y ago49:21

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In this episode Emma Simpson shares her experience of becoming an ‘accidental leader’. At the age of 30, Emma was given the opportunity to salvage a problematic business. Through smart recruitment and corporate culture building, Emma was able to make the necessary changes to help her business thrive. Today Emma is a management coach and mentor to s…

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Shorts: Being a Facilitator of Learning 3:35

1+ y ago3:35

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 37 where we discuss Ben’s key insights from his Master’s research on the psychology of coaching behaviour change. Tune in to this clip as we explore how the fastest learner wins. Listen to the full episode her…

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Ask strategically. How important are questions? 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

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Ben shares some key insights from his Henley Business School Master’s research on the psychology of coaching and behaviour change. What stood out was the power of asking good questions – and that they should arise naturally, not from a rigid framework or book. Tune in as we unpack more about Ben’s ‘aha moments’ from his thesis, the symbiotic relati…

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Shorts: Hiring For Strengths 5:35

1+ y ago5:35

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Club Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 31 where we sat down to talk about getting the right people in and keeping the wrong people out. Tune in to this clip as we delve into the differences between hiring for strengths versus the absence of we…

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36: Ian’s Ironman 70.3: Rising to the mental and physical challenges of an 8 hour endurance race 40:09

1+ y ago40:09

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In this week’s episode, Ian opens up about his battle with prostate cancer, which ultimately led to taking part in a gruelling half Iron Man. During training Ian quickly discovered his inner strength, as well as realising that he is a ‘starter-finisher’ when it comes to substantial challenges. Some of the key takeaways in this conversation are the …

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Shorts: Master Your 1to1 Meetings 4:29

1+ y ago4:29

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Club Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 25 where we reviewed the art of 1to1 meetings. Tune in to this clip as we explore giving regular feedback and how to create the space to discuss the most important things. Listen to the full episode here:…

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35: Here’s To The Crazy Ones 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

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“The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do” – this comes from Steve Jobs’ iconic Think Different Apple campaign. The message still rings true today about creating radically different futures for businesses when we think beyond the status quo. We explore attitudes towards risk-taking, asking “what if?…

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Shorts: Say ‘No’ To Bad Meetings 3:05

1+ y ago3:05

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Club Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 22 where we delved into the good, the bad and the ugly about meetings. Tune in to this clip as we discuss how to structure a good meeting – and why more often than not we don’t need even need it. Listen t…

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Shorts: The Power of Acting ‘As If’ 2:50

1+ y ago2:50

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Club Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 21 where we sat down to talk about building the Dream Team. Tune in to this clip as we delve into the mindset of acting as if you are the dream team today – and how that helps you keep oriented. Listen to…

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Shorts: Failing Before Winning 5:05

1+ y ago5:05

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Club Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 16 Jim Kirkwood, CEO of TTC. Tune in to this clip as Jim talks candidly about why we need to be able to mistakes in order to win on the long term. Listen to the full episode here: https://the-gritty-leade…

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Shorts: Your ‘Stop-Doing’ List 5:36

1+ y ago5:36

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Club Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 15 where we delve into how effective leaders maximise their impact every week. Tune in to this clip as we explore how having a ‘stop-doing’ list helps you focus on the most impactful tasks – and finally r…

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Shorts: Working with Multiple Strategies 2:34

1+ y ago2:34

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Club Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 14 where we discuss how certain elements come together to produce a strategy. In this clip, we explore why it’s good to have a choice of strategies to be working from. Listen to the full episode here: htt…

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Shorts: Your Hidden Strategies 2:51

1+ y ago2:51

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Club Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 12 where we both explored what ultimately is strategy. In this clip, we discuss in particular how many business operate on strategies and frameworks without knowing it, and what we can learn from ‘Turning…

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Shorts: Becoming a Gritty Leader 5:18

1+ y ago5:18

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 10 where we both sat down and explored how leaders get lazy – and how they can get effective. In this clip, we discuss why leaders need to have ‘grit’ and where leaders can best get their feedback from. Listen…

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Shorts: Tactics for Building Employee Engagement with Luke Fisher of Mo 5:04

1+ y ago5:04

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In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of the Gritty Leaders Club Podcast, we select our standout moments from previous episodes. This one comes from episode 9 with Luke Fisher, founder and CEO of London-based software company Mo. In this clip, Luke provides some practical tips on how to engage with your staff and build a culture that generates connections. Li…

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34: Leading Through Core Values interview with Peldon Rose CEO Jitesh Patel 25:31

1+ y ago25:31

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Jitesh Patel talks about how he became CEO, and how and why he leads Peldon Rose's high performing team with core values. Get in touch: email Ben: ben@leaderandteam.com email Ian: ian@ianwindle.comBy Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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33: Hiring & Firing: part 2 32:18

2+ y ago32:18

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Getting the right people into the team, and the wrong people out of the team. Get in touch: email Ben: ben@leaderandteam.com email Ian: ian@ianwindle.comBy Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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32: Creating A Challenge Culture with Nigel Travis 30:43

2+ y ago30:43

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Nigel Travis talks about Challenge Culture - hear the approach he took as CEO at Dunkin' Brands, CEO at Papa Johns, COO at Blockbuster, and now as co-owner of Leyton Orient FC.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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31: Hiring & Firing: Part 1 37:41

3y ago37:41

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Get the right people in. Keep the wrong people out. Part 1: HiringBy Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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30: B Corps, Better Business and Happiness with Hannah Cox 27:27

3y ago27:27

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Is better business harder business? Is it better for the business itself as well as people and planet? And what are B Corps anyway? Find our as we talk to Hannah Cox, entrepreneur and founder of sustainability impact agency BetterNotStop.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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29: Accountability or Bust 32:52

3y ago32:52

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Culture eats strategy for breakfast - especially when it's a no/low accountability culture.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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28: No Bullsh!t Leadership with Martin G Moore 41:50

3y ago41:50

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"Pick the top few things that create value. Drop all the other sh!t and don't worry about it." Gritty Leaders Club interviews Martin G Moore during the run-up to publication of his new book 'No Bullsh!t Leadership' in which Marty lays out his essential steps to lift your leadership, and your organization, to a higher level.…

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27: The Leadership Challenge (Kouzes & Posner) 47:48

3y ago47:48

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Five behaviours exhibited by the best leaders - how do you measure up?By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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26: Why Change Fails 45:24

3y ago45:24

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Why most companies and teams fail at change (and how to succeed).By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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25: The One-on-One (Meetings miniseries #2) 1:01:37

3y ago1:01:37

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How good are your 1:1 meetings? Part 2 of our meetings miniseries.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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24: The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team - Lencioni's Classic 1:00:58

3y ago1:00:58

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Patrick Lencioni's 'The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team' has become a classic followed by teams worldwide. Ben and Ian explore the model and when and how to apply it.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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23: Leadership: Nurture or Nature? 51:12

3y ago51:12

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Are leaders born or made? How can leaders make themselves better?By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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22: Meetings: The Good, Bad & Ugly 44:29

3y ago44:29

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Our angry rants about meetings followed by what good looks like.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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21: Nightmare Team / Dream Team 41:38

3y ago41:38

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What really counts when building a dream team?By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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20: Measure It. Measure What? (Strategy IV) 39:59

3y ago39:59

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Death by numbers vs knowing we're in the right place, healthy and ready to be successful.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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19: Fear In Leadership 52:16

3+ y ago52:16

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With guest Colin Hunter: How can a leader help her team confront fear?By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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18: Buy Customers, or Bye Bye Customers? 56:41

3+ y ago56:41

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Where to draw the line between exploiting or growing customers.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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17: Strategy III Execution 1:01:02

3+ y ago1:01:02

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Strategy is Invisible. All you can see is Execution.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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16: Leading With Purpose with Jim Kirkwood of TTC 38:19

3+ y ago38:19

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Jim Kirkwood, CEO of TTC of discusses scaling the business, his approach to leadership, navigating challenges and the gritty leader he most admires.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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15: 168 Hours. What effective leaders do. 46:11

3+ y ago46:11

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Ben and Ian explore how effective leaders choose what to do to maximise the impact of each week. Each 168 hours.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle

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14: What Is Strategy? Part 2 47:40

3+ y ago47:40

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How do the elements come together to produce a strategy? Also, Ben talks about Reni Eddo-Lodge's book, 'Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race', and Ian discusses 'Intent'.By Ben Wales and Ian Windle