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In this episode of In Good Company, Erin McCusker, Chief Impact Officer at LIXIL joins Dan to explore why sustainability, social impact and business strategy can no longer be separated. Drawing on her experience across global health, sanitation and innovation, Erin shares how businesses can help tackle complex global challenges, what leaders get wrong when designing for underserved communities, and why long-term commitment is essential for creating lasting change. You'll hear: - Why business has to be involved in solving global challenges - Why technology problems are often ecosystem problems - How patience and persistence shape long-term change Real life examples of the power of starting small and learning through action Listen / watch now to find out more.

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#Sustainability #Leadership #ESG #SocialImpact #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #PurposeDrivenBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment

Your strategy might be right. But if your story isn't landing, nobody's listening.

In this episode of In Good Company, Hollywood producer Andrew Panay - creator of Super Bowl campaigns for Microsoft and T-Mobile and producer of films starring Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper - shares what leaders can learn from storytelling.

Andrew argues that most organisations don't have a strategy problem; they have a storytelling problem. In a world flooded with noise, leaders need stories that capture attention, build trust and inspire action.

Dan and Andrew explore:

🎬 Why consumers and stakeholders don't buy into strategy - they buy into stories

🎬 How leaders can tell stories that create trust, action and belief

🎬 The surprising relationship between AI, Gen Z and human connection

🎬 Why great leadership requires curiosity, humility and external perspectives

🎬 Hollywood storytelling secrets that help ideas stick

Whether you're leading a team, shaping culture, pitching an idea or communicating change, this conversation offers practical insights into how stories move people when facts alone don't.

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#Storytelling #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #BusinessStrategy #Influence

Is “complexity” becoming a leadership excuse?

In this podcast, Professor Sudhanshu Palsule - educator at Duke, Cambridge associate and global advisor - joins Dan to explore what it really takes to lead through exponential change. From the limits of VUCA and BANI to the hidden patterns that keep leaders stuck, this is a grounded, human take on transformational leadership in an AI-shaped world.

You’ll learn:

💭 Why complexity is often misunderstood - and misused

💭 What’s different about exponential vs. linear change

💭 Why leaders default to unhelpful behaviours (and how to interrupt them)

💭 How empathy, purpose and care act as strategic drivers - not soft skills

💭 Why learning must be experiential to truly stick

💭 What curiosity really costs - and why it matters more than ever

This is essential listening for leaders navigating uncertainty, change and the future of work. Listen / watch now to find out more.

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#transformationalleadership #leadershipdevelopment #complexity #exponentialchange #futureofwork #curiosity #leadershippodcast

What makes an award-winning learning programme? And why do so many miss the mark?After a decade on the judging panel for the Learning Awards, Jackie Barefield has reviewed hundreds of submissions and knows what separates the best from the rest.

In this episode of Impact's In Good Company podcast, Dan and Jackie talk about what award-winning learning really looks like today and the four things you should think about before embarking on a learning programme. This podcast isn’t just about awards - it's about what actually drives results.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why starting with the business problem matters more than the learning design
• The shift from engagement metrics to real business impact
• Why evidence and baseline data are critical for proving success
• Why “bright and shiny” isn’t enough anymore

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When even James Bond isn’t enough to save your business… what do you do next?In this podcast Dan talks to Chris Blade - the CEO of Cumbria Crystal, the UK’s last manufacturer of luxury English crystal - who made the extraordinary decision to step down to protect something more important than his role: the skills that keep the business alive.

This isn’t a podcast about crystal making, it’s about what happens when external factors conspire against every positive step you take. And one uncomfortable truth for all leaders: “without the skills of the staff, there is no company.”

Chris's conversation with Dan covers:

🥃 The realities that forced a CEO to step down

🥃 How leaders can protect critical skills in their organisations

🥃 The personal cost of leading when there are no good options

🥃 The surprising link between craftsmanship, creativity, and economic growth

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Chris Blade on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbladedesign/

What should come first in an AI rollout - people or tech?In this episode of In Good Company, we’re joined by Aleksandra Brzozowska, Head of Learning and Development at Ringier Axel Springer Polska.Ola has helped turn cautious curiosity into real capability at scale - resulting in lowering the level of fear of AI by more than 70% in just one year.In this conversation we explore:✅ Why AI change needs people at the heart of the strategy✅ What a “two‑speed company” looks like and why it can be a strength✅ Why managers are key to implementation (and how to support them properly)✅ What drives year‑on‑year growth in confidence and capability (hint: internal learning + ambassadors)✅ A practical checklist for successful AI transformationListen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit: Our website: https://www.impactinternational.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2/ In Good Company on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52pryH8Tden6lJcJ2rPlPj Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/Aleksandra Brzozowska on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-brzozowska-87454a73/#Leadership#HRLeadership#AI #GenAI #OrganisationalChange

One change, many realities - sound familiar? The challenge organisations face today isn’t just change - it’s that the same change creates very different realities. Depending on your role, your life stage, where you work and what you’re measured on, change can feel like opportunity, pressure, freedom or threat. In this episode of In Good Company, Steph Oerton from Network Rail, draws on 30-years experience of leadership development to explores these change differentials - and what leaders need to notice if they want engagement, trust and wellbeing to survive ongoing change. The podcast covers:🚇 Why the same change can feel energising to some and unsettling to others🚇 What reciprocal mentoring reveals about experience, confidence and technology🚇 How leaders carry their role differently🚇 When wellbeing depends on telling it like it is “People need to understand why the change is happening. Creating a compelling vision helps people understand why - and then how they can contribute to that. Often change comes in like stealth and if people don't get it, they don't understand.”Steph OrtonListen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit: Our website: https://www.impactinternational.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2/ In Good Company on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52pryH8Tden6lJcJ2rPlPj Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/Steph Oerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephoerton/#Leadership#HRLeadership#LeadingChange#ChangeManagement

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In this episode of Impact's In Good Company podcast, we ask: is sustainability going through a profound shift, and what will it look like on the other side? 

 

Sian Modine has been shaping how organisations embed sustainability and human rights into the way they work for three decades. She brings her strategic change experience, learning design knowledge and work as facilitator to bare on questions of where we have been on our societal journey with sustainability, and where it is headed next: 

✅ The quiet confidence behind current sustainability efforts 

✅ The transition from greenwashing to green hushing 

✅ How silos fragment the sustainability function 

✅ How to develop a human rights culture throughout a supply chain 

✅ The continuing importance of the three Ps Listen / watch now to find out more.   

 

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To learn more about Impact, please visit: Our website:  https://www.impactinternational.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2/ Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/ Sian Modine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sianmodine/ #SustainabilityLeadership, #SustainableBusiness, #HumanRights, #ESG, #GreenHushing, #FutureOfWork, #ImpactPodcast, #InGoodCompany, #BusinessPodcast

Jay Muthu is no stranger to the way challenge can strengthen us. He contracted polio at 18 months old, and his experiences as a disabled child growing up in India have shaped his thinking on ambition, resilience and the importance of role modelling ever since. Jay is currently the Country HR Leader for BT Group in India and has spent his career working for global organisations across the world, with a focus on people development, culture and unlocking the potential in people.

In this episode of In Good Company, he joins Dan to discuss:

💬 Why resilience is about flexible strength, not mindless resistance

💬 How our childhoods shape the type of leaders we become

💬 The advantages, and limits, of strength based leadership

💬 Surfacing your purpose and aligning it to organisational purpose

"I’ve always believed: if you can’t walk, roll… and here I am today. I strongly believe minorities need positive role models, because you cannot become what you don’t see." - Jay Muthu

#leadership #resilience #leadershipskills #leadershiplessons #purpose

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Impact’s Global Lead of Transformation and Leadership, Duncan Lydon explains why change processes fail 70% of the time and how getting to grips with the emotional core of change can make it lasting and successful. This In Good Company podcast covers: 💬 Why change is fundamentally personal and emotionally driven 💬 How negative past experiences shape resistance to organisational change 💬 Why technical change mapping works - but cultural change doesn’t fit neatly on a plan 💬 How experiential learning creates real behaviour shifts 💬 Why fear, uncertainty and loss derail change processes 💬 The skills leaders need to tune into emotion, create clarity and connect people to the bigger picture If you're navigating transformation, supporting teams through uncertainty, or redesigning culture, this conversation offers a context rich and deeply human perspective on what truly makes change stick. “People ask: how is this going to affect me? Emotions drive behaviour - but organisations rarely give that enough attention.” Listen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit: Our website: https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin:   / impact-international_2   In Good Company on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52pryH8... Dan Jones on LinkedIn:   / danjones87   Duncan Lydon on LinkedIn:   / duncanlydon  

In a world where change is constant and accelerating, Chief People Officer Julia Paulding joins Dan to explore what it really takes for organisations and leaders to navigate continuous transformation. With over 30 years of experience in people, culture and professional services, Julia shares why the future belongs to organisations that master the human side of change — not just the systems and processes.In this episode of In Good Company podcast, we dive into:💬 Why change fatigue is rising and how leaders can protect their people💬 The “brilliant basics” that keep teams grounded during uncertainty💬 The shift from soft skills to power skills💬 How culture, communication, trust and empathy shape successful change💬 The impact of AI on people, leadership and workplace expectations💬 Why supportive, human‑centred leadership matters more now than everIf you're leading teams, managing transformation, or trying to build a culture that thrives through constant change, this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and practical takeaways.“My biggest challenge is making sure my fantastic team is supported to lead change when they’re dealing with so much themselves.” Julia Paulding

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Should you use AI - or should you pause?

In this episode of In Good Company, AI transformation leader Paulina Bartoszek from Lingaro Group challenges the “move fast” mindset and shows leaders how to experiment responsibly without eroding human capabilities.

What’s inside:

✅ Can vs. should: why reframing the core AI question changes decisions and risk.

✅ SUP model (Speed • Utilisation • Proficiency)—why it helped early on, and why it’s not enough now.

✅ Experimentation beats restriction: making testing your guiding principle for adoption at scale.

✅ No finish line: defining success on an AI journey that keeps evolving.

✅ Protecting the human edge: avoiding cognitive skill erosion as generative tools proliferate.

✅ Data you can trust: why quality, structure, and governance are non‑negotiable for good AI.Listen / watch now to find out more.

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Lingaro Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lingaro

Lingaro's article on AI adoption: LINK

Leadership isn’t about titles - it’s about action.

In this episode of In Good Company, Mike Kennedy - a learning and leadership development executive with 30 years experience at IPG Media Brands, the NBA, and Tiffany & Co. - reframes leadership as behaviour, not identity. Mike shares practical insights, tackles common myths and uses the simple but powerful framework of stop, start, continue to do this. Dan and Mike's conversation includes how leaders can:

✅ Stop outdated myths and practices that hold people back.

✅ Start behaviours that spark motivation and collaboration.

✅ Continue timeless habits that anchor effective learning, and great leadership.

💬 “Leadership isn’t about who you are, it’s about what you do.” Mike Kennedy

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We've saved a thought provoking conversation to round off our podcast schedule in 2025. It's time to reflect as we ask Matt Simmons, Senior Manager for L&D UK at Starbucks "what does the future of work look like to you?"

Will it be more tech? More AI? Or a renewed focus on human connection?

In this episode, Dan and Matt explore what it means to set the learning strategy for over 16,000 partners at a globally recognised brand. Their conversation dives into:

☕️ The ethical and thoughtful integration of AI in workplace learning

☕️ The role of human leadership in an AI-driven future

☕️ Why DEIB matters more than ever

☕️ How Starbucks is preparing its people for what’s next.

💬 “There will be certain core human leadership qualities which persist throughout history… I don’t think AI can or will replace those.” Matt Simmons

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How do you inspire thousands of employees to create meaningful impact – and measure it?In this episode of In Good Company, Dan speaks with Edmund McCombs, Head of Social Impact at Lendlease, and Roger Nielsen from Impact, about Springboard – a multi-award-winning programme redefining personal growth and community engagement for over 15 years. Discover:

✅ What Springboard is and why it matters

✅ How it drives sustainability and social value

✅ Tips for starting a similar initiative.

Springboard has engaged 2,500+ employees, delivered $32.7m in verified social value, and created lasting change across communities worldwide.

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Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/

Roger Nielsen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-nielsen-12186527/Lendlease: https://www.lendlease.com/au/sustainability/social-value/

What can sea turtles teach us about leadership?

In this podcast, Dan speaks with Ulises Ledesma about finding purpose, building high-performing teams, and creating cultures that truly connect with people. From saving thousands of turtle eggs to turning around luxury resorts, Ulises shares insights on:

• Purpose-driven leadership
• Human connection in organisational culture
• Motivating teams every day, not just at review time
• Driving change in complex environments

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What does learning really mean in 2025? How can L&D leaders keep pace with the rapid evolution of technology, culture, and business strategy?In this episode, Dan is joined by Ani Acker, Strategic Learning Executive with over 25 years’ experience in learning and development. Together, they explore the future of L&D and what it takes to build a truly agile learning culture.💡 Topics include:- Why L&D needs a revolution- Aligning learning with business outcomes- Becoming a “student of the business”- Core skills for L&D professionals- The power of experiential learningAni shares practical insights and bold perspectives on how learning must evolve to meet the needs of modern organizations – and why being deeply connected to the business is non-negotiable.📺 Watch now to discover how to shift mindsets, drive impact, and lead learning with purpose.🔗 Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactLiberatingHumanPotential🔗 Impact's website: https://impactinternational.com

Let's be honest, leading right now isn't easy. We're all trying to keep up with the pace of change. But what happens when you turn up that dial and leave the corporate office to operate on the frontlines of war zones and natural disasters? In this edition of In Good Company, Dan sits down with Hamish Wilson, a globally respected humanitarian and entrepreneur who uses his experiences from South Sudan to Somalia to help leaders navigate complexity and change. Hamish has worked in some of the world’s most volatile environments - earning honours like the Queen’s Medal for his work in Sierra Leone and the NATO Meritorious Service Medal for his service in Afghanistan.🎙️ What you’ll hear:✅ His experience and learnings from a career in humanitarian operations✅ What it means to lead through complexity and crisis✅ Trust, connection, and the human foundations of leadership✅ Systems leadership and collective action Hamish is also co-founder of Wasafiri, Africa’s leading systems change agency and sister company to Impact. Today, he helps senior leaders, from military commanders to corporate execs, thrive in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.💬 “I do think that we can often overlook how human the craft of leadership is. Fundamentally it’s about how you show up and how you connect with other people.”Listen / watch now to find out more.🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2 In Good Company on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52pryH8Tden6lJcJ2rPlPj Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/ Hamish Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishwilson/Wasafiri website: https://wasafirihub.com/

Research shows us that global employee engagement is extremely low, and this comes at a high cost for organisations of all sectors and sizes – and for the global economy. Building engagement is a huge challenge. But what can leaders do about it? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Jon Hall about how to build engagement in your organisation. Based in the English Lake District, Jon is Head of Consulting for Impact UK.🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87🔗 Jon Hall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-hall-1322707/

How good are your listening skills? We might assume that listening is an innate human ability but, in reality, it’s a skill that must be cultivated. And often what we think counts as listening isn’t listening at all. Deep, active listening is a vital skill for leaders to develop. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Greg Bartlett about how to develop this skill. Based in New South Wales, Greg is a Senior Consultant for Impact Australia. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Greg Bartlett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-bartlett-70575718/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

The future of leadership is about learning, and this means creating the conditions for others to learn and grow. When it comes to leading learning, there is one leadership style that stands out above all others: coaching. But what exactly is coaching? And how can a leader integrate this into their practice? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Sarah Osteen to explore these questions. Based in Seattle, Sarah is a Senior Consultant for Impact US. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Sarah Osteen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-osteen-6a4a561/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

To quote Alvin Toffler, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” And a learning mindset is the key for this. But what is a learning mindset? And how do you develop one? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Steven Nishida to explore these questions. Based in Los Angeles, Steven is Global Practice Lead and Senior Consultant for Impact. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Steven Nishida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishida/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

Do the challenges you face at work always feel simple? Can they always be fixed by one person alone? And can they always be solved with the same solutions that you’ve come to rely on in the past? The world is increasingly fraught with complexity, ambiguity and disruption. These challenges require leaders to draw, not on what they know already, but on who they know and what they can learn together. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Agata Stanik about leading through complexity. Based in Warsaw, Agata is General Manager of Impact Poland. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87🔗 Agata Stanik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-stanik-382a603a/

In a poll of 14,000 leaders, what emerged as the most important leadership capability? Was it strategic thinking? Decisiveness? Pragmatism? Depending on how much you've already adopted a human-centred approach, you may or may not be surprised to hear that it's empathy. And we couldn't agree more. So why is empathy such an important capability for leaders? And how can leaders work on their ability to empathise with others? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Damiao Lo about empathy and how to build it. Based in Shanghai, Damiao is a Senior Consultant for Impact Asia. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook: https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Damiao Lo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiao/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/

At Impact, we like to say that self-awareness is the ability to notice yourself in the act of being yourself. It's also the starting point for leadership. But what do we actually mean by self-awareness? And how can leaders develop it? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Liz Wilson about all things self-awareness. Based in the English Lake District, Liz is a Senior Consultant for Impact UK. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Liz Wilson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwilson1/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

A leader's success can often be measured by the strength of their relationships. Built on a solid foundation of trust, such relationships enable leaders to listen to other perspectives, ask bold questions, gain a broader understanding before making decisions, and leverage strong human connections for engagement and-buy in. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Anthony Barrett about how to build these trusting relationships. Based in Cheshire in the UK, Anthony is a Senior Consultant for Impact UK. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Anthony Barrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettanthony/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

Rapid technological change presents organisations with both immense opportunities and significant challenges. But how can leaders understand and implement these technologies without leaving people behind? How can they get better at learning to keep pace with these changes? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan puts these questions to Wendy Lee. Based in New York, Wendy is Impact's Global Lead for Client Service and Operations. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Wendy Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-lee-24053612/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

The climate emergency, hybrid working, rapid technological developments, social inequity.... no single person can solve these complex challenges alone. Succeeding now and into the future requires leaders who can collaborate. But what does this mean? What does real collaboration look like and what skills does it require? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Tim Raw about how to lead collaboration. Based in the South Island of New Zealand, Aotearoa, Tim is Impact's Global Head of Solutions & Practice. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Tim Raw on LinkedIn:https: //www.linkedin.com/in/tim-raw-02504117/ 🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

In this episode we look back at some of the podcast conversations we've had on In Good Company in the last six months. We pick six clips, featuring:David Pope - on the importance of voice and vocal awareness in virtual communication.Sarmista Mondol - talking about AI's role in talent development and compassionate leadership.Allie Ferrara - who emphasises the importance of providing meaning in work and human-centered leadership.Steve Hill - discussing neurodiversity and the importance of vulnerability in leadership.Dr Alia Bojilova - and her powerful storytelling focusing on resilience and practical tips for managing it.We then sneak in a plug for our summer season of podcasts featuring Impact colleagues talking about all aspects of leadership, created exclusively for our leadership playbook.🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com To access our leadership playbook: https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook#block-webform--2Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2 In Good Company on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52pryH8Tden6lJcJ2rPlPj Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/

What makes a great leader? Is it certain personality traits or skill sets? A job title? Something you're born with? At Impact we change the narrative on leadership by reframing it as a special type of action. And this action can emerge from anyone at any time. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Maggie Pearce to explore this in more depth. Based in the English Lake District, Maggie is Global Practice Lead and Senior Consultant for Impact. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Maggie Pearce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiepearce/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

How curious are you? Do you ask questions more than you make judgments? What role does curiosity play in your everyday life? Impact's approach to leadership starts with noticing that something is needed – leveraging curiosity to increase both inward and outward awareness. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Trevor Johnson about curiosity. Based in Los Angeles, Trevor is a Senior Consultant at Impact US. 🔗 Get your hands on the leadership playbook - https://www.impactinternational.com/leadership-playbook 🔗 Follow Impact on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2🔗 Trevor Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-paul-johnson/🔗 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87

Have you found your leadership voice?

David Pope joins our podcast to talk about an aspect of leadership we haven't covered in our 50+ episodes - and yet it's one that every leader has. A voice! How often do we stop to think about our voice? Do you spend as much time thinking about how you sound as you do on what you are going to say? What does your leadership voice say about you? How do others perceive your leadership, do they want to put their trust in you and follow your lead?

David is a BBC trained voiceover artist and director and the founder of All Voice Talent, and his conversation with Dan covers:

• The three-part leadership communication toolkit
• Common vocal pitfalls and how to overcome them
• Tips for virtual presence and vocal variety
• And ends with a practical breathing exercise we can all easily adopt to boost vocal confidence

"Just like the camera never lies, the microphone never lies either. In leadership roles, you’ve got to be at peace with your voice—you need to understand its nuances, strengths, and weaknesses."

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Reflection is a key part of our approach to both learning and leadership. But what do we mean by reflection? Why is it so important? And how can leaders develop their ability to reflect critically?

In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Sarah Morris all about reflection. Based in Connecticut, Sarah is a Senior Consultant for Impact US.

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Courage is vital to great leadership action. But what exactly is courage? What does it look like? And how do we become more courageous? 

In this podcast, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Dave Hardegger about courage. Based in Auckland, Dave is Head of Solutions & Practice for Impact Asia, and Head of Impact New Zealand, Aotearoa. Dave has spent 16 years honing his skills and expertise as an Impact facilitator, working across ASPAC and beyond with some of the world’s biggest brands. He’s known for his sense of humour, agility, and ability to step into spaces of discomfort and facilitate breakthrough conversations. 

As a key part of Impact's leadership model, Notice, Decide, Act, courage is a fundamental capability for leaders to develop. But how does it happen? And how do we get better at acting courageously?

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What is the future of client service?

 

Chris Ranger has worked in digital first sectors for most of his 38-year career. In this podcast, he joins Dan to discuss if human-centred client service will survive in a digital age. Clients are human. But more and more often client service is performed by a machine. Virtual purchasing is the norm; AI interacts with customers and digital transformation is part of every global business strategy. So, what is the future of client service? Throughout this episode, Chris and Dan return again and again to the red thread of trust:

·       Building and sustaining trust in client relationships

·       Empowering teams to deliver exceptional service

·       Soft skills and empathy in L&D and client service

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052: Customer vs employee experience with Will Gibson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Maplewave

 

#Podcast| #Leadership | #LeadershipDevelopment | #LiberatingHumanPotential |#LeadershipPodcast | #InGoodCompany | 

Will Gibson describes himself as a 'telecoms retail aficionado and straight-talker' and so who else would we go to in the debate of customer versus employee experience? Research shows that companies with great customer experience have employees that are one and half times more engaged. And if you have highly engaged employees you're likely to be outperforming your competitors by 147%. But which should you prioritise? In this podcast we discuss customer vs employee experience with Will Gibson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Maplewave. Will shares personal insights and real-world examples from the retail frontline. Tune in for a lively discussion on: • Why soft skills are the new gold in retail• The impact of digital-native generations on face-to-face service• How leadership and HR can better support talent development• And Will’s top tip for building a culture of continuous improvementListen / watch now to find out more.🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2 In Good Company on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52pryH8Tden6lJcJ2rPlPj Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/ Will Gibson on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/willgibson2025

Is it possible to be both highly innovative and risk-aware. In this insightful episode, Dan sits down with Lee McNabb, Head of Group Payment Strategy, Partnerships & Innovation at NatWest, to unpack how one of the UK’s largest banks is navigating this exact challenge.

We dive deep into:

- How innovation and risk coexist in financial services 🏦⚖️

- The commercial realities of rolling out new tech 💸

- NatWest’s partnership with OpenAI and the future of AI in banking 🤖

- The importance of customer satisfaction in shaping innovation 📱

- Lee’s personal leadership philosophy and advice for future innovators 🌱

Whether you're in fintech, leadership, or just curious about how big banks stay ahead in a fast-evolving world—this episode is packed with actionable insight!

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#Innovation #Fintech #Banking #Leadership #RiskManagement #NatWest #OpenAI #DigitalTransformation #InGoodCompanyPodcast

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050: Redefining resilience with Dr Alia Bojilova

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What does resilience mean to you?

What is the connection between resilience and a human-centred approach? How does your organisation support people to cultivate and maintain their own authentic sense of resilience?  

Dr Alia Bojilova, psychologist, author and Impact senior consultant joins Dan to share her research and expertise on the topic of resilience.  

In this episode, Alia and Dan discuss common myths and misconceptions about what it is to be resilient. With her truly human-centred approach, Alia explains how resilience is connected to and dependent on human capabilities such as learning, belonging and curiosity.

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049: Understanding performance with Roy White

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Can you truly excel at work without sacrificing your wellbeing?  

 

Roy White has over 30 years’ experience in HR and L&D and a Masters in Sports Psychology. Who better to start the conversation on creating the critical balance between performance, wellbeing and leadership in the workplace? Roy shares valuable insights on how individuals can manage their performance, discusses the importance of recovery, the role of leadership in creating supportive environments, and practical strategies to prevent burnout. This episode is a brilliant listen for individuals and leaders aiming to optimise their daily activities and overall output. 

 

"We need to focus more on recovery and doing things away from work. For us to perform, we can't perform in a straight line." 

 

 

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Jane Underwood is Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development at IRIS. In this episode of In Good Company, she joins Dan to discuss the critical role of talent development in organisational success. We’re all told that in today's fast-paced world, staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever. But is it? Jane and Dan explore key trends and predictions, including AI-powered learning, skills-first mindset, and leadership in a hybrid world. Jane brings her perspective on how effective leadership drives talent development programmes and how to integrate AI in transforming workplace strategies.

"Leadership support is the single biggest determinator of success of any talent development programme."

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Talent acquisition and change with Bryan Ong, Director Talent Acquisition at KPMG in Singapore 

 

Navigating talent acquisition challenges 

 

Bryan Ong is Director of Talent Acquisition at KPMG in Singapore. He joins Dan to talk about talent and change, and how organisations can use their talent strategy to align with future needs and navigate unforeseen challenges. Bryan talks about why hiring should be seen as a strategic move for transformation and innovation, not just filling vacancies. Bryan’s insights provide a comprehensive roadmap – covering employer branding, embracing AI and fostering a culture of innovation – all to help leaders transform their talent acquisition strategies. 

 

“People are at the heart of everything we do. Talent acquisition is the business of acquiring talent through different ways and channels, which explains why changes in the organisation are so intrinsically tied to talent acquisition.” 

 

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"You will get resistance, so make a plan for that when it comes."

Paul Wise, COO – Innovation and Services Development Leader at GE Vernova has worked in and around some of the most regulated sectors for most of his career. When it comes to introducing, leading and implementing a successful change programme, he knows that the data shows two-thirds of these initiatives will fail. One way to boost their chance of success is moving from a culture of compliance to one of commitment. Commitment-driven change will boost employee engagement and drive sustainable growth and innovation. Paul joins Dan to talk about his experience of change leadership and to share some practical techniques on moving from a state of compliance to commitment.

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Allie Ferrara, Senior Director, HR Business Partner at Danone, joins us to discuss some of the biggest concerns facing HR & L&D professionals worldwide. Change, leadership, and people. In this episode Allie shares her invaluable insights into HR transformation and some of her tried and tested methods for leading through change, including the importance of understanding the impact on both the organisation and its people, communicating the reasons behind the change, and fostering a supportive and transparent environment. Dan and Allie will also delve into whether it’s truly possible to manage change in a people-centric way, and what key considerations you need to make around burnout, resilience, and communication.

#leadership #humancentric #humancentered #change Listen / watch now to find out more.🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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What is your organisation's point of view on neurodiversity? Is it something your top teams think about? Is it included in your diversity policy, disability policy, or explicitly singled out? Research shows that 15-20% of the world's population is neurodiverse, and according to one report, teams with neurodivergent members can be 30% more productive than those without them. Yet, many people choose to hide their neurodiversity from their employers. In this episode, we explore what (if anything) organisations and leaders could be doing to better support and leverage the skills and perspectives of neurodiverse individuals. Dan is joined by Steve Hill from Auticon, to get his insights and points of view. Don't miss it!#neurodivergent #neurodiversity #leadership 🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organsations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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How to develop early careers talent with Anna Champion, CEO, The Talent Lighthouse 

 

Is your organisation set up to empower your early careers talent to thrive? Are you able to support their transition, attracting, developing and retaining the best talent? 

 

Anna Champion has dedicated her career to supporting and engaging future leaders in the workplace. Having recently returned to the UK after 15 years in Asia, she is perfectly placed to offer a perspective on the unique experiences facing young talent in Asia vs Europe. She has a rich knowledge of supporting young talent and organisations to navigate campus recruitment, transition to employment, and early career development. Anna joins Dan for our first podcast dedicated entirely to the topic of early careers, covering what we mean by "phygital", the challenges of hybrid working and managing wellbeing and burnout. 

 

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GenAI and compassionate leadership with Sarmista Mondol, Global Talent Transformation Leader, IBM Sarmista Mondol is a global talent transformation expert who has worked at IBM for over a decade. She leads the implementation of talent transformation technologies across industries and does so in a way that prioritises the power of compassion. On paper, this a fascinating juxtaposition and one that we knew we had to talk to her about. How do you keep your skills-based learning moving at the same pace as technology is developing? Is GenAI part of your thought process or action plan when it comes to talent transformation? If it is, how do you balance the technological advances with the human needs? Tune in to this podcast to understand more about the intersections between AI’s place in talent development and compassionate leadership. Dan and Sarmista will discuss what this looks like, what IBM are doing with GenAI, how to incorporate compassion to your own leadership, the core skills early careers talent need and how to effectively deliver a L&D strategy with something for everyone in a multigenerational workplace. And all of this delivered in under 30 minutes… you can’t afford to miss it. Why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organsations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/ Sarmista Mondol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarmistamondol/

Join us as we take a look back at some of the conversations we've had over 2024 in our special round-up episode! In a year of incredible it's impossible to pick 'the best' but we've tried to select a flavour of the topics that have been core themes throughout the year. In this episode, we recap on: BANI vs VUCA: revisiting our conversation with BANI creator Jamais Cascio The polycrisis, what this is and why it's the perfect description of 2024 with Thimon De Jong Diversity in leadership with ex-Colombian footballer Isabella Echeverri Will AI take over our jobs with Stacy Eng And wellbeing, resilience and mitigating burnout with Sahar Muhsin Laufman Whether you're a long-time listener or new to our podcast, this episode recaps on some of the topics we've covered in 2024. To learn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com Connect with us on social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2

Are you an AI Jedi Master? Or much to learn do you have?Stacy Eng is a HR strategist at the forefront of thinking on Artificial Intelligence/Generative AI workforce strategy. With her background in enterprise leadership development, global learning, and HR technologies across financial services, health care and energy organisations, Stacy is the perfect podcast guest to help us understand many of the biggest questions people leaders have about the introduction of AI into the workplace.How concerned should we be about job security with the growth of AI? Is it more likely to transform jobs rather than eliminate them? There's a lot of talk about whether AI will replace workers, or will actually create new opportunities and roles by allowing humans to focus on more creative and strategic aspects of their work. But what does this talk mean for organisations - and particularly HR? Tune in to see what she means by AI hallucination, HR’s role in the introduction of AI and her takeaways for implementing AI in your workplace tomorrow.Listen / watch now to find out more.Listen againHead to our YouTube / Spotify channels to catch up on previous episodes, including…040: Talent management with Andy MacGovern, Global Talent Leader To learn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com Connect with us on social:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/Stacy Eng on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyeng/

Talent management with Andy MacGovern, Global Talent Leader  

 

Andy MacGovern has over 25 years of experience in talent management, talent acquisitionand performance management, working globally across various sectors. He holdsan MBA, is part of a PhD research programme and has received awards for hiswork. When we decided it was time to discuss if thewar for talent is over – he was our first choice as guest. So, is the war fortalent over? Our clients are increasingly telling us that their battle now isto retain the talent they have. This throws up questions like… what part doesyour talent development strategy play in talent acquisition, internal mobilityand employer retention? Is AI a trend you're wondering how to implement intotalent management or already a game changer in your organisation? And do youagree that it's an employee's market and well-being and employee experience anddevelopment pathways need to be a priority? Talent management needs to incorporateall of these topics but is it possible to create one strategy for thismultitude of challenges? In this podcast we’ll attempt to talk through thesetopics and more.

 

Listen / watch now to find out more.

 

Listenagain

Headto our YouTube / Spotify channels to catch upon previous episodes, including…

039:Building organisational culture with Will Lankston, Managing Director ofTimpson Direct

 

Comingup

041:Is AI going to take our jobs? with Stacy Eng, HR Artificial IntelligenceStrategy & Change at Chevron

 

Tolearn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com

 

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Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2

Twitter:https://twitter.com/impact__intl

DanJones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/

AndyMacGovern on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymacgovern/