The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group. In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! What does it take to thrive as a woman in staffing and consulting? This special final episode of ASCEND in Action centres on the theme of empowering women within the staffing and consulting industry. Join Elizabeth Barnes, Consultant at Coalesce in Dallas, Marie Lampe, Senior Recruitment Consultant in Amsterdam, Jenny Walsh, Associate Director in Manchester, and Fee Gade, Principal Candidate Recruitment Specialist in Cologne, as they share their experiences and insights on attracting, retaining, and empowering women in these fields. Listen to this episode to discover: If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group. In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! Are we lacking female leadership in recruitment? This episode of ASCEND in Action tackles the critical issue of gender disparity in leadership positions within the recruitment industry. Join Daisy McVey, Talent Attraction Specialist at our Manchester office, as she leads a thought-provoking discussion with Natasha Crump, Chief People & ESG Officer at Amoria Group. Tune in to this episode to hear about: If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group. In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! Ready to level up your communication skills? This episode of ASCEND in Action dives deep into the importance of constructive feedback in the workplace. Ruby-Honey Bannister, our Senior Consultant in Manchester, is joined by Eleanor Clark, Consultant in Manchester, and Cheryll Januszewski, Senior People Business Partner In Manchester, to discuss how to give and receive feedback effectively to foster growth and development. Tune in to find out: If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group. In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! Is male allyship the missing piece for a company's success? The latest ASCEND In Action episode features Lisanne Bleeck, Sales Team Manager in Amsterdam, alongside Matthew Roebuck, Managing Director in Cologne, and Andrew Beard, Director Consulting Services in Amsterdam, who are on a mission to break down barriers and champion equality. Get ready for a powerful conversation that explores: If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group. In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! Ready to ditch the doubt and own the room? In the latest ASCEND In Action episode, Elizabeth Barnes, Consultant at CMC, is joined by Felicity Wingrove, a language psychology guru and women's empowerment coach, who's here to shatter stereotypes and unleash your inner sales superhero. Here's what you'll get fired up about: Ready for a captivating conversation about confidence in sales and communication? Tune in today and transform your sales game! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group. In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! Feeling the squeeze of work and home life? Join Andrew Bluffield, Team Manager of US Permanent Embedded Electronics, based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office, as he talks to Sally Bolgere, our Office Manager here in Manchester and Helen Cassin, Senior Principal Talent Attraction Specialist, who share their experiences on navigating the ever-present balance beam of work and home life. Get ready for a down-to-earth discussion on: If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group. In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! Ever feel like a fraud at work? This podcast episode dives into the struggle of impostor syndrome, especially for high-achieving women. Join your host, Lisa Harding, Senior Learning Development Consultant, as she speaks with Lisa Garner, Group Learning and Development Manager, as together they crack the code on what triggers those feelings of "faking it till I make it" (spoiler alert: it's not actually your fault!). Get ready to ditch the self-doubt and discover powerful strategies to silence your inner critic, challenge those limiting beliefs, and claim your rightful place at the top. This episode is packed with actionable tips to boost your confidence and unleash your full potential, all while learning why workplaces are finally starting to take impostor syndrome seriously. So, it's time ditch the imposter and embrace the powerhouse you truly are! Questions If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group. In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! Next in the line up is host Bibianne Van Latum, International Learning and Development Manager, based in Amoria Bond’s Amsterdam office and guest Jenny Walsh, Talent Attraction & Development Associate Director in our Manchester office. Together, they tackle the topic of beginning your career in staffing and consultancy - a feat which may feel daunting! However, Bibbianne and Jenny take the mystery out the matter, as Jenny shares her 10-year journey at Amoria Bond, going from trainee to rocking roles in sales management, learning and development, and her current role in talent attraction! Jenny gets real about trusting the process early on, the importance of stepping outside her comfort zone, ditching the comparison trap and the supportive and inclusive culture at her workplace, where feeling empowered is the norm. Tune in and get ready to take your staffing and consulting career to the next level! Questions If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. See you next time!

Welcome to the ASCEND in Action Podcast Series, part of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by the Amoria Group. In this podcast mini-series, we’ll be talking about and tackling some of the key topics when it comes to women in staffing and consulting - from why we need more women and what we bring to the industry, to our role in tackling gender bias and empowering and supporting each other. These conversations are designed to inspire, engage and show how together we can fulfil our potential, and progress our lives! Kicking the series off is your host Daisy McVey, a Talent Attraction Specialist based in Amoria Bond’s Manchester office. This episode isn't your typical "personal branding" episode filled with self-promotion tips... Instead, meet our guest, Basma Shamoun, Team Manager, Advanced Engineering in our Cologne office. In her conversation with Daisy, Basma shares a refreshing perspective: build your brand through your leadership values and actions, not through inauthentic self-promotion. Intrigued? Dive in to hear Basma discuss the power of values like high standards, honesty, and even a dash of fun in building a strong personal brand. The episode also tackles authenticity for recruiters, especially women in a male-dominated field. Discover how Basma fosters authenticity within her team while empowering them to develop their own unique styles. This instalment is all about ditching the inauthenticity and cultivating genuine, values-driven leadership and personal brands. Learn how to build trust and thrive in recruitment by being your authentic self! Questions If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe, like and leave a review. Every time you do, it helps others to find the show. Amoria Group are committed to walking the talk and, through our recruitment brand Amoria Bond and consultancy Coalesce Management Consulting, we work hard to create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. For further details on Amoria Group and how we are Progressing Lives Everywhere, head over to amoriagroup.com/. See you next time!

Welcome to the next episode of the ENERGY LEADERS series, and in our second episode - Jake Hesham sits down with the team at Bith Energy. --- In this podcast, Bob Wallace, CEO of Bith Energy, Jordan, and Natalie, Director of Business Development, discuss their backgrounds and the work they are doing at Bith Energy. Bob founded Bith Energy in 2009 and has over 40 years of experience in the industry. Jordan, who is Bob's son, has a background in mechanical engineering and data science, while Natalie brings her expertise in international business, particularly in the South American market. --- 00:06:45 Advancing sustainable energy technologies. 00:12:42 Integration of new technology essential. 00:19:08 Renewable energy empowers communities. 00:25:17 Opportunities in electric vehicle charging.

Welcome to the next episode of the ENERGY LEADERS series, and in our second episode - Jake Hesham sits down with Conor Grogan. ----- In this episode of the Energy Leaders podcast, Jake is joined by Conor Grogan, co-CEO of Hawthorne Renewables. Conor shares his background in the solar industry, starting from his engineering education and his experience in asset management and remote monitoring in Spain. He then moved to the UK and worked for a technical advisory company during the booming solar market. After that, he returned to Dublin and worked in a development company, gaining valuable experience in project development. Conor also pursued a master's degree in renewable energy finance along the way. Tune in to learn more about Conor's journey and insights into the renewable energy sector. ----- [00:02:37] Career journey in renewable energy. [00:08:13] Move to the US. [00:15:09] Niche in PURPA projects. [00:18:41] Rebranding and company expansion. [00:22:07] Expanding solar energy projects. [00:28:28] Community solar development program. [00:34:07] Dual use solar projects. [00:39:21] Scientific and technical outreach. [00:44:11] Policy boosting renewable industry. [00:49:11] Transmission networks and renewables.

Welcome to the new ENERGY LEADERS series, and in our first episode - Ben Wilkinson sits down with John Lennon Miller. ----- Chaberton is a renewable energy company that strives to be the most efficient and effective developer of renewable energy projects. This mission is at the forefront of everything they do. The founders of Chaberton are experienced energy industry veterans who leverage their diverse backgrounds to identify better ways of originating, developing, and financing projects. They aim to establish trust within the industry by developing high-quality projects and building a reputation among stakeholders, from local landowners to town, county, and state officials. Chaberton's mission is detailed, and they are driven by their three verticals: community engagement, project development, and project finance. They strive to be a model for doing things better and differently, with a focus on stakeholders rather than just their business. In the podcast episode, John Lennon Miller discusses the challenges of educating the public about the benefits of solar energy, particularly community solar. He emphasizes the need to overcome myths and misconceptions about solar. John believes that education needs to start at the grassroots level and that it is important to communicate the benefits of solar energy in a way that is understandable to landowners and the community. He also stresses the importance of collaboration and a common message within the renewable energy industry to better educate the public. The podcast episode also highlights the importance of having a clear vision and values and empowering employees to do their jobs. Chaberton operates based on their three core values of creativity, excellence, and humanity. They strive to incorporate these values into everything they do and give their employees the freedom to do their jobs. The CEO of Chaberton led the charge to make the organization a public benefits corporation, which allows them to prioritize people over profits. ----- Timestamps [00:02:32] Making renewable energy understandable. [00:05:31] Policy and Legislation for Solar. [00:07:32] Chaberton's Mission. [00:11:03] Messaging challenges in solar industry. [00:13:20] Misconceptions about solar energy. [00:16:42] Collaboration in the solar industry. [00:22:01] Solar Industry Maturing. [00:23:35] Collaboration for cannabis legalization.

Welcome to a new series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, hosted by Andy Barrow. Over several episodes, he will be facilitating conversations inspired by the idea of mindset, motivation, habits, hacks - all with the ideas of Progressing each day! In this special episode, Andy is speaking to Amoria Bond’s very own CEO, David Etherington. David’s career spans over 27 years in variety of industries, including consultancy, project management, sales and of course, recruitment. From morning routine to managing mindset, David has a plethora of insights on progressing lives; both others and his own; one day at a time. This episode is an engaging listen for those who are seeking advice from a leader at the top of their game. Timestamped guide: 00:32 – Intro to David 01:09 – How do you start your day? 07:09 – Has calmness been a consistent theme for a long time, or has it taken a while to develop? 11:22 – From amotivation perspective, how do you handle dips or maintain high levels of motivation? 18:24 – Are you quite an adaptable person? 23:45 – As a business leader who has tackled challenging situations in various forms, what tips would you give on resilience? 31:10 – What is your view on positivity in a workplace context? 37:58 – What does progression look like and mean to you day to day? Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

In this episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, we’re joined by a special guest to discover how you can master squeezing the most out of life. We’re delighted to be joined by Oliver Dunn - aka “Oli the Choc” - a TV personality, podcast host and master chocolatier since 2001. From the need to surround yourself with the right people to how voice notes have enabled Oli to add value, stay motivated and overcome challenges, this conversation holds plenty of valuable advice on how everyone can have a positive impact on those around them - whether in business or in life. Hosted by Andy Barrow, this instalment is the perfect listen for anyone looking to maximise their time and energy to drive the results they want to see. Timestamped guide: 00:33 – Intro to Oli 01:45 – Energy as a currency 04:20 – Overcoming fears 05:31 – The power of voice notes 07:49 – The value of storytelling 09:53 – How do you overcome fears when it comes to creating content? 12:14 – Growing as a person 14:09 – Building relationships and the secret to a longer life 17:29 – The importance of impacting people positively 19:10 – How does your morning start? 22:49 – Have you always been an adaptable and open-minded person? 24:39 – What other tips do you have in boosting motivation? 29:21 – Why adaptability is important 31:17 – What tips/takeaways/hacks would you give someone to help them squeeze the most out of their day? Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Welcome to a new series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, hosted by Andy Barrow. He will present to you a series of short chats inspired by the idea of mindset, motivation, habits, hacks- all with the ideas of Progressing each day! In this first episode, he is talking to Lee Grantham - someone who Andy has known for around 18-20 years. Lee is a former top level head-hunter and all-round athlete who returned to running just over a decade ago and is now an elite ultra-runner. This culminated in Lee winning a 100km race in Italy this year, becoming the first Briton to do so in over 40 years. This episode is an insightful listen for those who are looking to achieve elite levels of excellence. Timestamped guide: 00:45 – Intro to Lee 02:09 – How do you start your day? 05:24 – How did you get from “I wanna get back into running” to doing Ultra runs including 50km race in Thailand that’s been deemed potentially too dangerous to hold? 12:26 – What mindset do you think is behind your success? 20:01 – Have you worked on your mindset? 22:28 - Focus & concentration – I imagine these are all huge components of your process – tell me about bit more around this & what you do? 27:53 – How do you ensure you’re still passionate about what you do? 34:43 - Dina Asher-Smith says “believe in your own sauce”…What’s your secret sauce or tips or “hacks” would you offer to the listeners... Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Welcome to the final instalment in the four-part mini-series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Progressing Lives Through Unlocking Effective Communication. Throughout the series, your host Andy Beard has been joined by international experts who explore the importance of effective communication in business and society at large, responding to claims by many commentators, such as the number three ranked CEO in the world Bob Chapman, that the language of business is broken. Here is Part 4, where we welcome psycho-linguist Felicity Wingrove back to the podcast to discuss progressing lives through communication. This episode is an informative and important listen for anyone looking for actionable insights on communication that can be applied to both your work and personal life. Earlier in the series, you can hear from Sara Hannah of the Barry Wehmiller Group on how a World-Class organisation like Barry Wehmiller communicates, Petra and Ineke from the Potential Project who will introduce us to the concept of the MSC leader, high-performance podcaster and author of Liquid Thinking, Professor Damien Hughes and the leadership and communications expert, Esther Crichton. If you haven't already, be sure to catch up on parts 1-3 after this episode. Time-stamped Agenda: 01:49 - In what ways can you relate to the statement that "the language of business is broken"? 03:09 - What is the problem with communicating with someone in a way that meets our energy, rather than the other way around? 04:42 - What can we all do to start to put this right? 06:18 - Would you say that people bring their emotional and language baggage to roles and organisations? 14:00 - What can we do to really go about understanding the language filters in the key relationships that we have? 25:40 - What would you say to someone who is sceptical about psychometrics? 29:44 - how can we simply progress lives in society through our communication? Resources Mentioned: Insights Discovery: https://www.insights.com/products/insights-discovery/ Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Welcome to the third in a special four-part mini-series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Progressing Lives Through Unlocking Effective Communication. Your host Andy Beard is joined by international experts who explore the importance of effective communication in business and society at large, responding to claims by many commentators, such as number three ranked CEO in the world Bob Chapman, that the language of business is broken. This is Part 3, where we meet Esther Crichton, a leadership and communications expert on the different ways we can practically apply different communication tools in organisations. This episode is an informative and important listen for anyone looking for actionable insights that can be applied to both your work and personal life. Earlier in the series, you can hear from Sara Hannah of the Barry Wehmiller Group on how a World-Class organisation like Barry Wehmiller communicates, Petra and Ineke from the Potential Project who will introduce us to the concept of the MSC leader, and high-performance podcaster and author of Liquid Thinking, Professor Damien Hughes. In Part 4, you can hear from psycho-linguist Felicity Wingrove, so be sure to stay tuned for the final episode. Time-stamped Agenda: 01:28 - Tell us about Insights Discovery 08:46 - What are some of the benefits of putting that individual puzzle together and recognising the energy that others lead with and treating them that way? 13:22 - Meeting the needs of people who have different colour energies to yourself. 17:41 - How can you progress lives through using Insights Discovery in corporate communication? Resources Mentioned: Insights Discovery: https://www.insights.com/products/insights-discovery/ Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Welcome to the second instalment of a special four-part mini-series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Progressing Lives Through Unlocking Effective Communication. In this episode, we're delighted to once again be joined by Professor Damian Hughes, host of the high-performance podcast and author of the groundbreaking book, Liquid Thinking. Hosted by Andrew Beard, in this conversation Damian shares fascinating insights into how high-performance organisations and teams communicate through anecdotes and insights. Damian also shares how to create a high-performing communication culture through practical steps which can be implemented in any team, in any business, by any individual. Later in the series, you can hear from as well as Esther Crichton, and psycho-linguist Felicity Wingrove, so stay tuned for parts three and four. Time-stamped Agenda: 00:32 - Introduction to the episode 01:44 - What traits have you seen within high-performance cultures in the way that they communicate? 11:24 - Could you talk us through how the best coaches are not obsessed with having all the right answers but are obsessed with having an environment where questions could be asked? 13:56 - How do I go about creating a STEP environment within my business? 16:23 - Taking into consideration that effective communication is two-way, what role do I have as an employee or team player in progressing lives through effective communication? 19:37 - How else is feedback delivered in high-performance environments? 21:41 - What role does kindness play in communication? 26:38 - What is your final piece of advice to progress lives through communication? Resources mentioned: The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-STEPS-Winning-Mindset-Leadership/dp/B01HFKCYH4 Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

Welcome to the first of a special four-part mini-series of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Progressing Lives Through Unlocking Effective Communication Your host Andy Beard is joined by international experts who explore the importance of effective communication in business and society at large, responding to claims by many commentators, such as number three ranked CEO in the world Bob Chapman, that the language of business is broken. This is Part 1, where we meet Sara Hannah of the Barry Wehmiller Group who incidentally, has worked closely with Bob Chapman. Sara explains how a World-Class organisation like Barry Wehmiller communicates and how through the Barry Wehmiller university, they equip their employees with the skills necessary to become better communicators. We also hear from Petra and Ineke from the Potential Project who will introduce us to the concept of the MSC leader and share examples of how they communicate. This episode is an informative and important listen for anyone looking for actionable insights that can be applied to both your work and personal life. Later in the series, you can hear from high-performance podcaster and author of Liquid Thinking, Professor Damien Hughes, as well as Esther Crichton, and psycho-linguist Felicity Wingrove, so stay tuned for parts two, three and four. Time-stamped Agenda: 01:47 - Tell us about your journey with the Barry Wehmiller Group so far? 3:49 - What did Bob Chapman mean when he said that in his opinion, the language of business is broken? 06:16 - What would you say are the other key areas of approach to communication that really stand out at Barry Wehmiller and the impact that has on the lives of its employees? 09:16 - Can you tell us about the creation of the Barry Wehmiller University and the Communication Skills Training? 16:38 - Do you think that deep listening is a skill that can be developed? What would you recommend to anyone listening that wants to be a better leader? 22:42 - Petra, what is your definition of a mindful leader? 26:04 - Ineke, how do MSC leaders progress lives with the way they communicate? Is there a simple checklist you could provide us with so we could benchmark ourselves against it? 28:54 - How does an MSC leader deliver feedback? Resources Mentioned: Everybody Matters, by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia: https://www.barrywehmiller.com/outreach/book The MSC Leader: https://mol.potentialproject.com/msc-leadership-qualities/ Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.

We're delighted to welcome not one, but two special guests to this episode of the Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast - Ineke Leemans and Petra Keuchenius, to the latest episode of The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast. Ineke and Petra are from the Potential Project; a research-led, global consulting and professional services firm who are on a mission to create a more human world of work by helping leaders and teams understand and manage their minds. In this episode, Ineke and Petra shed insight into why both organisations and individuals need to be fighting the distraction epidemic; for both better productivity, improved health and wellbeing, and more meaningful connections. Expect to hear insights aplenty, from why organisations need to be paying attention to why their employees aren't paying attention, how focusing is key to unlocking progression; diagnosing action addiction; to implementable advice that we can all take heed of. Hosted by Andrew Beard, Associate Director of Amoria Bond's Engineering Division Europe, this episode is an informative and important listen for anyone who looking to manage their mind, or help teams manage their minds. Time Stamped Agenda: 01:51 - Introduction to Ineke and Petra, their progression stories 06:28 - What does progression mean to you? 07:30 - How are you progressing the lives of others? 08:49 - What does it mean that we are in an "attention crisis"? 12:08 - How do we solve the multitasking challenge that we face? 15:46 - What is action addiction? 23:23 - Could you share some of the main findings from your research on the impact COVID had? 25:55 - Mindfulness is a key strategy in taking back control; how do you build mindfulness practice? 30:33 - What are the major benefits of building a mindfulness practice over 8 weeks? Resources Mentioned: Potential Project App on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/potential-project/id1357567120 Email: info@potentialproject.nl Website: www.potentialproject.com Thanks for listening to The Progressing Lives Everywhere Podcast, brought to you by Amoria Bond. This podcast is a Loaded Hype production.