The Being Leader: Annabel Graham

It's that time of year, as we move toward the holiday season when people get a chance to pause and think, that many find it useful to do a check in, an annual review if you will to think about the year that has passed, and the year that is just about to start. This short podcast is an audio guide to your annual review. In it I share the questions I use myself and offer my clients, and now I offer them to you. I therefore invite you to book 30 -60 minutes with yourself over the next couple of weeks, to reflect on the year end review questions I'll talk you through here. They might not give you all the answers, but they will start you on the exploratory journey to decide what happens next. Pause as you need to, so you can journal as I talk. I hope you find them useful. You can access more resources at www.successfultraining.co.uk

In this final episode of The Being Leader, I reflect back on series 4, pulling out my highlights by episode, and leaving you with some reflective questions to consider about the human systems and teams you are part of. Much of the work to help move a system or team forward would benefit from partnering with a systemic coach. If you'd like to learn more you can connect with me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-facilitator/, or www.successfultraining.co.uk.

Have you ever worked in a family or founder led business? This could be a small organisation, or one which has grown into a multi national, but at heart still embodies the essence of the founders. In this episode I discuss this fascinating topic with Executive and Team Coach Preeta Cooley, herself a former founder, and uncover the challenges and benefits they bring.

Leaders, do you have consent to lead? Does this come with the job title? Is it inferred in the psychological contract we have as employees in organisations? When we take over a team from someone else, is the consent for our leadership transferred? Is it tacit or overt? What if we don't consent to be lead as team members? This and more I have the privilege to explore with author and coach Jos Burton. Thank you Jos for a great social media post which inspired this episode and the series.

In episode 3 of Series 4 of the Being Leader, I am joined by executive coach Claire Bradshaw to explore how our need to belong shows up in the teams and organisations we are part of, and how this can impact how we feel and behave. We also reflect on loyalty, the upsides and downsides, and how it influences the decisions we make.

In the first of the full length episodes of Series 4 of the Being Leader, I am joined by Executive and Team Coach Patrizia Amanati to delve into systemic principles, constellations and the impact of order on human systems. This is a superb episode where we reflect on the organisations and teams we have worked with and been part of, and share where challenges have come up because of the hidden forces that underpin human systems.

Welcome back to the podcast, and this is series 4 of the Being Leader. In this series we’re going to be looking at leadership and organisations systemically, and exploring with my guests some of the hidden aspects that show up all around us every day, that we aren’t necessarily aware of. Over the next 4 episodes, I'll be joined by some great guests to explore this in depth, as well as offering you some reflections to think about what it means for you.

Is change affecting your team? Not sure? Well, have you had any new team members, change of mandate, change of environment, moving of goal posts in the last 3-6 months? All of that? Well - it probably is. In this episode of the Being Leader with Nick Howell, we discuss the subject of how change impacts teams and share some of the things we’ve observed in our careers being in and leading teams, and also in our work together as Team coaches.

Let's talk about something often ignores when we talk about change. Transition – that sticky bit, the bit in between when people get stuck, frustrated and it all becomes a bit difficult. Why don’t people talk about it? Well we often view change as a linear entity, a journey from 1 point to another, with a series of steps in the middle that will get us there, but we forget we are dealing with humans, and we're just a bit messier. So in this episode we'll explore what transition is, the different phases, and steps to navigate it as best you can.

How does change impact organisations? And if you are implementing a change project - large or small, what do you need to take into account. In this episode I'm joined by Chris Barrett, experienced Transformation Director, COO and board advisor who shares his experiences from 20 years of transformation and change initiatives. We explore change and transformation projects, and learn the key things we should and shouldn't be doing when we undertake small or large scale change. Key learning - you can never communicate too much!

We're in a decade of change. History tells us that by 2030 the world in which we work and live will be very different to the way it was at the start of the 2020s. How do I know this - well it's been the same for the last 4 centuries in the same decade, so why should the pattern stop now? That means, the world of work will be different - we're seeing that already with the rise in hybrid working and the gig economy. Which necessitates us to change and adapt as leaders. Listen to find out more about the 2030 predictions and what that means for the essential skills we need to be demonstrating as 21st Century Leaders.

This episode allows you to stop, pause and consider what is working well for you, what isn't and how you need to be going forward over the next 12 -18 months. It is a reflection episode, so have something to make notes with to hand, settle in and give yourself time to reflect on what the questions in the episode mean for you.

Welcome to Season 3 of The Being Leader, the podcast where we explore how we are showing up and being as leaders for ourselves, our teams and our organisations. In this season we will be exploring the new leadership agenda of change - and how this impacting us as we move further into the 2020s. This short intro is the minute to press pause, just for a moment, as we stop, draw breath, and consider how we need to go forward. Plus episode 2 is also now available to allow you to consider - what this means for you.

Welcome to 2022! Not up for New Year's resolutions? Unsure of what your goals should be? Word of the year not your thing? How about considering how you show up? A simple change of state, mindset and focus that could transform how you lead, work and interact with others. This short podcast will get you thinking about how you can be, rather than what you can do! Connect with me in the following ways: https://www.successfultraining.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader

We know the world has become increasingly more complex, and this is impacting how leaders approach the issues they are facing in their teams and businesses. The problem is, we confuse complex issues with complicated ones, and when we try to apply the same approaches, wonder why they aren't working. In this fascinating conversation I am in conversation with Nicola Maxwell, Director of leadership consultancy edoMidas. We explore how to lead in a complex world by zooming out, not going it alone, surfacing disagreement and questioning ourselves. I hope you enjoy listening, as we discuss the issues and the blue print we should all be using. Connect with us in the following ways: Annabel: www.successfultraining.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader Nicola: https://edomidas.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasmaxwell/

In the last episode we looked at your attitude as a people manager to hybrid working, and the impact this can have on your team. In this episode we wrap up the topic by looking at how you can make it work for your team, examining: In all of this I assume that you have agreed as a business your approach. If you haven't then you can find a handy short guide here to get you started on the process. https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/relations/flexible-working/planning-hybrid-working You can continue the conversation with me via the following channels: www.successfultraining.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader

So we're back for series 2 - with topics generated by you the listener. In this episode, part 1 of 2, we're exploring Hybrid Working and how it is impacting leaders and teams. In this expect to reflect upon: Part 2 will explore how to manage hybrid working within teams, once you've decided what it looks like for you. Find out more and connect with me at: www.successfultraining.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader

Leadership for a Brave New World! In this final episode of series one I talk to Author and Executive Coach Joy Maitland, about the themes of her new book From Alpha to Zen. Together we explore the different aspects that are necessary for today's leaders to get to grips with. Such as: We hope you enjoy this and you can connect with us in the ways below. Also let me know the topics you'd like to hear about in series 2 later in the year either via messaging on LinkedIn, Instagram, or through the website. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymaitland/ www.inemmo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader www.successfultraining.co.uk

In this episode, we pick up a theme started in #26 on empowering our people as leaders. Join me to explore: And also how coaching can help you to do this. You can connect with me at www.successfultraining.co.uk , @the_beingleader, https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/

What exactly is a coaching culture and why is it beneficial to have one in your organisation? In this episode I'm joined by executive coach Nick Howell of Abintus to explore this further. We chew over: And quick wins that can help moving forward. You can speak to me or Nick on coaching and how to put in a coaching culture via any of the links below: www.successfultraining.co.uk, @the_beingleader, https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ www.abintus.co.uk, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickhowell1/