Best Robine Stephenson Podcasts (2024)

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Vigils | Confabulations - with Robin Houghton & Peter Kenny 47:13

4h ago47:13

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Send us a Text Message. Rrrrrrrip! Yikes! That’s the sound of the Planet Poetry rulebook being wantonly torn in half for our Season 4 finale. For one episode only Robin and Peter abandon their solemn vow and share some of their own poetry from forthcoming Pindrop and Mariscat publications. Then, under the chalky Sussex cliffs, we bask in recollecti…

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Episode 31: How to Double Your Lead Gen with the Right Website & Digital Marketing with Heather Porter 35:42

1d ago35:42

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In this episode of the 7% Club podcast, Jenny Stilwell sits down with Heather Porter, a seasoned digital marketing expert and founder of Website Love. Heather shares her journey from working with Tony Robbins to establishing her own agency, building over 600 websites that have significantly boosted lead conversions. She discusses the importance of …

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Lost trades | Lost songs - with Jane Commane 1:05:40

13d ago1:05:40

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Send us a Text Message. Grip the square steering wheel of your Austin Allegro and let Jane Commane navigate you through the haunted places of the post-industrial Midlands. She treats us to poems from Assembly Lines published by Bloodaxe including UnWeather, quite possibly the best Brexit response we've heard. We upload this episode on the day of th…

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Fathers | Frontiers - with Rory Waterman 59:10

1M ago59:10

59:10

Send us a Text Message. Hear Rory Waterman describe his experience of being stuck in quarantine in Korea, where (as well as doing press ups) he used his time to begin his fourth collection Come Here to This Gate, from Carcanet Poetry. He tells us about Korea's DMZ, hilarious Lincolnshire folk tales, and we explore an exceptionally moving sequence a…

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Episode 30: How are businesses valued & what could yours be worth with Mike Williams 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

In this episode, host Jenny Stilwell sits down with Mike Williams, CEO of Exit Value Advisers. With over 20 years of experience in SME business valuation and exit strategy development, Mike has valued more than 500 businesses and assisted many in crafting successful exit strategies and succession plans. He delves into the intricacies of business va…

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Episode 29: How dashboards transform your business results with Paul Seagar 30:27

2M ago30:27

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In this episode of the 7 Percent Club podcast, host Jenny Stilwell sits down with Paul Seagar, a seasoned chartered accountant with over 25 years of experience in various industries. Paul shares his extensive background, including his work during the global financial crisis and his role in turning around a scaffold company in Auckland. The discussi…

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Bold Lines | Black Pages - with Seni Seneviratne 48:29

2M ago48:29

48:29

Send us a Text Message. Silent faces and displaced lives. Seni Seneviratne gives voice to overshadowed Black children, exotic pages and servants in the portraits of nobility and the mercantile class in 18th Century paintings. Other of her poised and beautiful poems, from The Go-Away Bird from Peepal Tree Press, are infused with bird imagery, and th…

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Dawn Browne, People & Talent Director at Fuller's 38:40

2M ago38:40

38:40

In this episode Dawn Browne, People and Talent Director at Fuller’s talks to Nic as the podcast goes on tour, recording from the Hercules pub in central London! Dawn shares her career journey, having never intended to work in HR, starting out at British Airways, joining Quantas, then Compass Group, before joining Fuller’s 12 years ago. Nic asks Daw…

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Episode 28: Do you have a Capability Gap in your business? 8:15

3M ago8:15

8:15

In this episode, Jenny discusses the importance of addressing the 'capability gap' in small businesses. This gap refers to the difference in experience and capability between the owner and their team, which can hinder growth. Stilwell explores the fears and challenges owners face when considering hiring more experienced staff. She emphasizes the ne…

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Absence | Accidents - with Ali Lewis 1:02:35

3M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Send us a Text Message. Staring at the mark on the wall where that painting once hung? Wondering why the moon, seen by others, has been hidden from you? You've entered the world of Absence (Cheerio Poetry 2024) by Ali Lewis. He guides us through this exceptional first collection, from the painful ache of lost love, to the possibilities unleashed by…

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Episode 27: Healthy Profits: How 2 Doctors Built a Successful Online Company with Dr Lucy Burns 37:17

3M ago37:17

37:17

In this episode, Jenny Stilwell interviews Dr. Lucy Burns, co-founder of Real Life Medicine, discussing the journey to sustainable health and weight loss through a real food lifestyle. Dr. Lucy shares her personal story of overcoming obesity, fatty liver, and prediabetes by adopting a real food approach. Together with Dr. Mary Barson, they offer ho…

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Episode 26: Driving success in small business strategy with Tom Ricca-McCarthy 44:02

4M ago44:02

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In this episode, Jenny Stilwell sits down with Tom Ricca-McCarthy, CEO and founder of GetLucidity, to discuss effective strategy execution. Tom shares insights from his tech background and explains how his passion for strategy led him to create GetLucidity. They explore the importance of continuous strategic planning and companies' common challenge…

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Testaments | Troubles - with Roy McFarlane 1:06:57

4M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Send us a Text Message. Hop aboard. No time to idle in green pastures here, instead let’s follow Roy Mc Farlane as he guides us through his collection Living by Troubled Waters from Nine Arches Press weaving the toxic legacy of slavery in the complexity and warmheartedness of his own personal history. Plus we glance at a gorgeous poem, Leaves, from…

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Neil Morrison, Group HR Director at Severn Trent 40:13

3M ago40:13

40:13

In this episode Neil Morrison Group HR Director at Severn Trent shares his career journey, from the NHS to Argos, through to Penguin Random House Publishing and then Severn Trent. Neil shares his thoughts on good work, the importance of creating jobs, and organisations looking after their workforce. Neil talks about how Severn Trent have sought to …

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Episode 25: Talking to Robine Stephenson about Practical ways to use AI to get ahead 41:21

4M ago41:21

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In this episode, Jenny Stilwell interviews Robine Stephenson, a seasoned expert in digital transformation and technology, with over 20 years of experience. Stephenson shares insights into practical ways toleverage AI effectively, drawing from her background in strategic service design and her involvement in setting up Geelong's first regional AI hu…

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Rapture | Reality - with Seán Hewitt 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Send us a Text Message. We’re back with global ambitions for World Poetry Day. First we skip over to Dublin to interview Seán Hewitt about his gorgeous second collection Rapture’s Road, published 2024 by Cape. Enriched by the traditions of Irish poetry, Seán’s work speaks unflinchingly to contemporary issues as well as conjuring moments of absolute…

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Episode 24: Become Your Own PR Machine with Trevor Young 46:16

4M ago46:16

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In this episode, Jenny Stilwell interviews Trevor Young, a seasoned PR and communication strategist, offering valuable insights into business growth and marketing strategies. Trevor shares his journey and emphasizes strategic planning and experimentation in business. He discusses the evolving landscape of PR, stressing the importance of deepening c…

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Archive - Inua Ellams from March 2021 33:32

5M ago33:32

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Send us a Text Message. A classic interview from the archive: Inua Ellams talking about his extraordinary book The Actual (Penned in the Margins, 2020), a powerful, personal and often very funny collection that pokes a sharp stick at the legacy of British Empire, foolish machismo, hero culture, relationships and much more. Support the Show. Planet …

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Episode 23: Talking to Allan Dib about The 1-Page Marketing Plan 34:39

5M ago34:39

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In this episode, Jenny Stilwell interviews Alan Dib, the founder of Lean Marketing and author of the 1-Page Marketing Plan. Alan shares insights from his journey, transitioning from an IT geek to a successful entrepreneur focused on empowering others in marketing. They also dive into the core principles of strategic marketing outlined in Alan's glo…

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Episode 22: Talking to Marianne Page about using Systems to Enter The 7% Club 42:45

5M ago42:45

42:45

In this episode, host Jenny Stilwell welcomes Marianne Page to discuss the importance of establishing effective processes and systems within businesses, drawing on Marianne's extensive experience at McDonald's. Marianne emphasizes the need for clear processes, particularly in hiring, training, and feedback, before businesses consider expanding thei…

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Sorrow | Stored - with Paul Stephenson 57:10

6M ago57:10

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Send us a Text Message. Go on. Press the button. Paul Stephenson guides us through a choice of his varied, formally diverse and moving elegies in his Carcanet collection Hard Drive -- written in the years following his partner's sudden death -- and find a curiously life-affirming exploration of grief and its aftermath. Robin and Peter also make the…

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Episode 21: Talking to Louise Brogan about building a business with Linkedin 36:51

6M ago36:51

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In this episode, Jenny Stilwell interviews Louise Brogan, founder of a boutique marketing agency specializing in LinkedIn. Louise shares her journey from social media training to becoming an expert in LinkedIn marketing, highlighting its effectiveness, particularly during the pandemic. They discuss the importance of LinkedIn profiles for individual…

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Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health 26:44

5M ago26:44

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In this episode Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health shares her career journey, including 20+ years at Tesco and working her way up to her current role at Westfield. Vicky shares her thoughts on the profession, ranging from “toilet rolls to disciplinaries” and explains her more strategic role as Director of People. Nic asks Vi…

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Episode 20: When is the right time to bring on more people? 7:07

6M ago7:07

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In this podcast episode, Jenny explores the strategic considerations for businesses contemplating new hires. She advises evaluating existing roles and optimizing processes before deciding to add personnel. Jenny also emphasizes the importance of calculating the total cost of hiring, considering competitive salaries and associated expenses. Assessin…

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Darkness | Discovered - with Tamar Yoseloff 1:01:45

6M ago1:01:45

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Send us a Text Message. We are back and delighted to bring you more wonderful poetry in 2024. So let's illuminate the new year with Tamar Yoseloff, whose long engagement with visual art has created a poetry that blazes out against a black backdrop. We’ll hear poems from two Seren collections A Formula for Night her New and Selected poems and The Bl…

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Episode 19: The Story of Planet Cake from Startup to Sale with Paris Cutler 34:15

7M ago34:15

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In this podcast, Jenny Stilwell interviews Paris Cutler, founder of Planet Cake, sharing her unique journey from strategic entry into the cake business to navigating the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). Paris discusses pivoting during the downturn, emphasizing leadership lessons and the importance of quick decisions. Paris also talks about her post-P…

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Archive | Kim Moore from October 2022 30:29

7M ago30:29

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Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year! We're on our festive break, but wanted to share with you another classic interview from the archive. Here's Kim Moore talking about her Forward Prize-winning collection 'All the Men I Never Married' from Seren Books. Support the Show. Planet Poetry is a labour of love, paid for out of our own pockets. If you …

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Crossings | Christmas - with Jane Clarke 1:01:53

8M ago1:01:53

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Send us a Text Message. Psssst! Here's a moment of reprieve from the festive frenzy... Follow Jane Clarke wobbling on an oak log slick with frost, then she smooths us down a butter path to a place of poetry. Here we revel in the beauty and quiet authority of Jane's collection A Change in the Air shortlisted for the T.S.Eliot prize among others. Pet…

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Episode 18: Smart & Easy Ways To Increase Client Revenue 7:38

8M ago7:38

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Join Jenny Stilwell on today's episode as she dives into five powerful strategies to elevate your client sales revenue. Drawing from her wealth of experience and successful business ventures, Jenny shares practical insights that have fueled her enterprises and transformed the bottom line for numerous clients. In this episode, Jenny discussed the fo…

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Karen Jewell, Director, HR and Organisational Development at Equip UK Technologies Ltd 48:01

8M ago48:01

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In this episode Karen Jewell, Director, HR and Organisational Development at Equip UK Technologies Ltd shares her career journey from HR roles in the energy sector, to HR Director at Derby City Council, to leading the people strategy for the Rab and Lowe Alpine outdoor apparel and equipment performance brands. Karen talks about her experience at Eq…

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Bridges | Broken - with Martyn Crucefix 1:02:34

8M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Send us a Text Message. Go on. We dare you to reach across the gulf to Planet Poetry. This time you'll find Martyn Crucefix, reading poems from his Salt collection Between A Drowning Man. This ambitious, timely work depicts the isolation and polarisation brought about by Brexit, Populism, social media and more. A deep and subtle work that reflects …

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Episode 17: Recruiting your A-Team with Paula Maidens 42:56

9M ago42:56

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In this episode, Jenny Stilwell interviews Paula Maidens, a hiring strategist and leadership coach, on building and managing high-performing teams in growing businesses. Paula shares insights on hiring, retaining talent, avoiding common pitfalls, and handling performance issues with curiosity. She emphasizes efficient systems and processes to enhan…

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Aloneness | Liberty - with Leontia Flynn 50:13

9M ago50:13

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Send us a Text Message. All aboard! Planet Poetry is going to rattle you into a Belfast haunted by absence. Here you'll meet Leontia Flynn and discover how the upheavals of Brexit and the pandemic have been echoed by ruptures and aloneness in her own life. Her magnificent response is the spare and intensely-moving collection Taking Liberties from C…

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Episode 16: Case Study - From 2M to 5M in two years! 7:10

9M ago7:10

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In this podcast episode, Jenny Stilwell shares a client case study where a business owner transformed their company from 2 million to 5 million in two years. They overcame growth challenges through improved structure, a capable team, and a strategic focus on sales growth. Eventually, they became an eight-figure global business. The key lesson is th…

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Observation | Celebration - with Ian McMillan 1:05:12

10M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Send us a Text Message. Hush your vuvuzela! Barnsley's own Ian McMillan lobs the keeper and helps Planet Poetry's fourth season start with a belting win. He treats us to selections from To Fold The Evening Star, New and Selected Poems from Carcanet as well as his smith|doorstop pamphlet, Yes But What Is This? What Exactly? Plus your podcast pals Ro…

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Pat Woodfield, Executive Group Director, Business Strategy, People & Culture at YMCA Robin Hood Group 36:52

10M ago36:52

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In this episode, Pat Woodfield, Executive Group Director, Business Strategy, People & Culture at YMCA Robin Hood Group shares her career journey from executive personal assistant, to HR Manager, to COO and CEO roles, to Executive HR positions. Pat talks about the great work the YMCA is doing, including their new site in Newark, the Malt Cross music…

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Episode 15: 5 Benefits of Content Marketing with Nicki Osbaldiston 28:56

10M ago28:56

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In this podcast episode, Jenny Stilwell interviews Nicki Osbaldiston, a marketing strategist and LinkedIn consultant, as they dive into the world of content marketing. Nicki introduces a comprehensive visibility framework encompassing vision, values, value proposition, voice, and visuals, offering a strategic approach to content creation. In this e…

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Episode 14: 3 Essential Steps for Creating a Compelling Strategy Roadmap 9:02

10M ago9:02

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In this episode, we delve into the core elements of creating a successful strategy roadmap for business growth. I outline three indispensable steps: the acquisition of pertinent information about your business and clientele, the implementation of a strategic decision framework for confident decision-making, and the crucial task of providing clarity…

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Archive | Kathryn Maris in March 2021 25:14

10M ago25:14

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Send us a Text Message. We revisit the Spring of 2021 and Robin's interview with Kathryn Maris, principally about her collection The House with only and Attic and a Basement (Penguin, 2018). Support the Show. Planet Poetry is a labour of love, paid for out of our own pockets. If you enjoy the podcast, please show your support and Buy us a Coffee!…

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Archive | Charlotte Gann in January 2021 28:17

11M ago28:17

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Send us a Text Message. Another absolute sparkler from our trove of first season interviews. Charlotte Gann talks about her exceptional Happenstance Press collections, Noir, and The Girl Who Cried. Back with season four on October 12 2023 Support the Show. Planet Poetry is a labour of love, paid for out of our own pockets. If you enjoy the podcast,…

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Episode 13: Trials & Triumphs of Building a Professional Services Firm 32:53

11M ago32:53

32:53

Sarah Rey co-founded Justitia in 2005, an award-winning, innovative legal practice specialising in employment, discrimination, labour relations and governance advice. In her 30 years as a lawyer, Sarah and her team have worked in many sectors partnering with clients to create workplaces where people can thrive, and develop alternative strategies to…

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Archive | Clare Shaw in November 2020 19:37

11M ago19:37

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Send us a Text Message. Another gem from the archives to tide you over the long, hot (?) summer of 2023...the brilliant Clare Shaw was our second interviewee on the podcast back in 2020, and here she is talking to Robin about her 2018 Bloodaxe collection Flood. Support the Show. Planet Poetry is a labour of love, paid for out of our own pockets. If…

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Episode 12: The Gating Process™ - what it is and why you can't upscale without it. 7:55

11M ago7:55

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In this episode, Jenny Stilwell delves into the significance of the "gating process" through a real-world example. Sharing insights from her experience with a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) client facing operational challenges due to rapid growth, Jenny introduces the concept of the gating process as a solution to streamline complex business ope…

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Archive | Pascale Petit in Oct 2020 30:10

11M ago30:10

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Send us a Text Message. Summertime. Ho, hum. But wait! What's this on your device. Planet Poetry? Robin and Peter have descended into The Vaults to present a conversation first broadcast in October 2020 with the fabulous Pascale Petit. Enjoy! Support the Show. Planet Poetry is a labour of love, paid for out of our own pockets. If you enjoy the podc…

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Charlotte Coore (Head of People & Culture at 200 Degrees) & Zoe Ogden (People Director at Impression) 45:28

12M ago45:28

45:28

In this episode, recorded back in March 2023 on International Women’s Day, Charlotte Coore, Head of People & Culture at 200 Degrees Coffee and Zoë Ogden, People Director at Impression share their career journey in HR and experience working in rapidly growing SME businesses. Zoë and Charlotte talk about the differences between working in larger corp…

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Episode 11: 9 factors that will stop or propel growth beyond 2-million 10:42

12M ago10:42

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In today's discussion, we uncover nine game-changing factors for business growth beyond the 2 million-dollar mark: Visionary leadership The paradox of growth Strategic business models Optimized products and services The business owner's mindset Fostering a strong company culture Effective people management Streamlined business structure The art of …

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Episode 10: Talking with Ingrid Maynard about a Sales Revolution 30:38

12M ago30:38

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In this episode, host Jenny Stilwell interviews Ingrid Maynard, the founder of The Sales Doctor, as they delve into the transformative world of sales. Ingrid discusses her mission to reshape the perception of sales, highlighting its potential for mutual enrichment and meaningful relationships. She explores the evolving landscape of sales, from its …

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Adam Dilks, Group People Director at Nightcap Plc 25:33

1y ago25:33

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In this episode Adam Dilks, Group People Director at Nightcap Plc shares his career journey in HR from a training scheme at Tesco, to his current role helping Nightcap achieve its goal of becoming the leading late night bar group. He claims it’s not just about the cocktails! Adam tells Nic about the entrepreneurial approach at Nightcap, led by Sara…

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Episode 9: Why The CEO Lens is essential to growth 9:28

1y ago9:28

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of the CEO lens for business growth. As business owners transition to CEOs, they need to delegate operational tasks and focus on leadership, strategy, culture, and relationships. The CEO lens helps CEOs lead their teams, make strategic decisions, nurture culture, and build key connections. Adopting the CEO…

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Culture | Cut-ups - with Richard Skinner 1:02:30

1y ago1:02:30

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Send us a Text Message. Follow us as we slip into le Quartier asiatique through a noirish wordscape, when the flutes in the musique concrète are interrupted by David Bowie, Kate Bush and Genesis… Suddenly you realise you are hearing Richard Skinner sharing poems from his collections Dream Into Play (Poetry Salzburg 2022) and White Noise Machine (Sa…

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