A Half Dozen Things Podcast by Pete Rushmer – Details, episodes & analysis

What is a Mastermind Group?  You may have heard of them through books like 'Think and Grow Rich' or other business networking organisations.

In this episode, Pete explores, Mastermind Groups.  What are the benefits?  What to expect and how they work?  Is a Mastermind Group right for you?  Listen in today.

If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.

The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.

How do we know if our workplace initiatives are working?  At Flagship Partners many of our clients offer EXCELLENT initiatives to their teams.  Christmas Parties, events, quarterly food tasting and Barbecues, CPD plans, Vision and Values and recognition activities.  The list is ENDLESS!

In this episode, Pete explores, how do you really know the impact?  Are they helping or are your people taking you for granted?  Pete has supported many clients roll out their workplace initiatives as well as measuring their ROI and ensuring that the investment is worthwhile and has impact.  SO if you are interested to discuss further, do get in touch.

If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.

The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.

6 key areas to INCREASE workplace motivation, the second part!

Increasing workplace motivation involves a combination of leadership strategies, fostering a positive work environment, and recognising individual needs and strengths. Here are several ways to boost motivation in the workplace:

1. Promote Autonomy:

   • Allow employees a degree of autonomy and control over their work.

   • Encourage them to take ownership of projects and decisions.

2. Cultivate a Supportive Team Culture:

   • Encourage teamwork and collaboration.

   • Foster positive relationships among team members to create a supportive work environment.

3. Provide Opportunities for Advancement:

   • Offer clear paths for career progression within the organization.

   • Support employees in setting and achieving their career goals.

4. Flexible Work Arrangements:

   • Consider flexible work schedules or remote work options when possible.

   • Recognize and accommodate individual needs for a healthy work-life balance.

5. Promote Health and Well-being:

   • Implement wellness programs that support physical and mental health.

   • Encourage breaks and time away from work to recharge.

6. Lead by Example:

   • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to the organization's values.

   • Model a positive attitude and a growth mindset.

By implementing these strategies, organisations can create a motivating work environment that fosters employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity.

In this episode, I explore these 6 key areas, to see how you can implement them in your workplace.

If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.

The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.

In this episode I speak to Social Media Influencer Angelica Larsson. Angelica is a truck driver based in Sweden. She transports heavy machinery on a low loader and shares her stories, trials and tribulations with her following across her platforms. Angelica is hugely popular, she is super friendly and shares some great insights about working in the transport sector and is constantly positive!

The festive season is coming, with work parties coming up and statistics telling us that drivers are more likely to drive in a condition that is not safe for the road, this lunchtime LIVE will look at what you can do at this time to reduce your fleet risk. Managing the risk of drink driving and/or drug driving is a vital part of running your fleet, and we explore the risk and some actions you can take.

In this episode it was amazing to meet and interview former Senior Traffic Commissioner, Beverley Bell CBE.  Beverley know runs own training and consultancy business for Transport Operators and it was an absolute delight to have her on the show!

We discuss her background and what she really wanted to be when she grew up....(who on earth would dream of becoming a Senior TC after all!?)

We explore the role of the TC and why their role is so valuable.

What can be done to fix the biggest challenges in Transport

As well as making the sector more attractive for young people and women in the future.

This episode is a great listen and we really hope you enjoy the awesome insights that Beverley shares.

In this RUSHcast on handling conflict in your Transport Compliance Role, we recognise that whether you are a Transport Manager or Compliance Manager conflict is a very natural part of the role you do.  Managing conflict effectively and developing those skills is a vital to succeeding in your role.

In this session we explore, the tactics for reducing conflict;

Defining acceptable behaviour, facing conflict head on, understanding WIIFM factors, the importance factor as well as seeing conflict as an opportunity.

Then we look at 5C's of dealing with conflict - careful listening, consideration of the conflict, calmly discuss and explore the conflict, conscientiously look at the facts, cooperation in working together to resolve.

We asked our audience, 'What are the BIGGEST challenges you face as Transport Managers?'  The response was HUGE.  During this interview I speak to Bevis and he helps unpick these challenges and provides ideas on how to better manage them too.

Bevis is an International Speaker, Author, Coach and NLP Trainer and shares some wonderful insights to help benefit our listeners.

Bevis tackles Transport Managers challenges including, Time Management, managing drivers as well as directors, clear communications and conflict too.

This is a great episode and NOT to be missed out on.

Links discussed during the podcast include;

NLP First Steps: https://www.magentacs.co.uk/your-first-step-in-nlp/

Motivational Mapping and team dynamics: https://www.magentacs.co.uk/team-dynamics/

Home Page: https://www.magentacs.co.uk/

It was a pleasure to interview Lorry Driver Luke Vernon, he is a social media star, referring to himself on Linked In as; 'Writer/Blogger/Vlogger/Photographer/Trainer/Occasional Driver of Coaches & Trucks/Social Media Whore & Open To Offers' and then on his YouTube channel intros himself; 'Howdy doodle, my name is Luke & my consigliere is Bertie. I'm an infamous weirdo gay trucker videoing my travels round Europe and spouting complete nonsense.'

Luke shares hard hitting insights from his near fatal crash and experience with getting his license reinstated from the DVLA.

His Half Dozen Things are;

1) His driving career runs in the family

2) It’s solitary nature. He loves being alone and is happiest alone    

3) Travel. The fact he's seen an enormous amount and been to more places that most people could fit into ten lifetimes. 

4) Able to chop and change jobs easily    

5) Spending your days immersed in the radio, music or audiobooks  

6) Time to think. 

In this episode we celebrate the Road Haulage Association's, National Lorry Week with RHA Director and National Chairperson Moreton Cullimore.  Moreton is also the MD of Cullimore Group.  

Moreton shares fantastic industry insights from both is his business and role with the RHA too.  We discuss current challenges and opportunities for the Haulage sector.  What it is like to be a 3rd generation business owner.  As well as what we can do to make the Transport industry a more desirable career for people.

This episode was fantastic and we had great fun making it, even with a small reference to Clarkson's Farm too!  We hope you enjoy it.