Bold Behaviour with Alex Bond Burnett – Details, episodes & analysis

Dear listener, ever pondered how transformative it would be if people genuinely cared more? Imagine navigating your daily tasks, rallying support for a project, or even clinching that dream job or client. The essence of today's discourse delves into the art of fostering genuine interest and commitment—welcome to the realm of Give-a-Shitology.

This episode is not for the faint-hearted; we're diving deep into the mechanics of sparking genuine care and engagement. At the heart of our exploration lies the intersection of technology, business transformation, and the pivotal role of human emotion in driving change. If you're seeking to amplify your influence, persuade with power, and solve complex challenges by engaging others, you're in the right place.

Give-a-Shitology isn't just about getting people to pay attention; it's about breaking down the barriers to engagement and motivating action. Whether it's boosting sales, advancing technology adoption, or simply making your daily interactions more meaningful, we're here to guide you through the intricacies of human behavior and the strategies that can lead to profound change.

So, what stops people from engaging? How can we navigate these obstacles to not only capture attention but also inspire action? By the end of this episode, you'll have a toolkit at your disposal, ready to make an impactful difference in your approach to business, technology, and personal interactions. Stay tuned as we unravel the secrets to making people care, transforming apathy into action, and leading with empathy and insight. Welcome to a journey of engagement, influence, and transformation.

Links

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Do you want to be authentic, but find that that actually being yourself, and being a leader is not really the same thing? You are not alone... In a world echoing with the demand for authenticity, we dive deep into what it genuinely means to forge your brand of impact. I discuss: 1. The fine line between being genuinely you and the act of being 'just authentic' 2. How real you can honestly be at work 3. Where leader you starts, and at home you ends

How would you, or have you handled the pressure from global crises? Join guest John Irvine, a global CFO Formerly of GE and Current. who sat through the 2008 financial crisis with GE, leading his team through acquisitions and private equity at a time when keeping the balance between the client's needs and keeping a company afloat was treacherous. 

In the episode we discuss: 

• What to bear in mind working with different cultures, from the UK, mainland Europe, two stints in Tokyo, Melbourne and Boston USA. 
• How we handled the fallout when news broke about Lehman Brothers in 2008, and how that helped him through the pandemic 
• How to deal with guesswork and ambiguity when your job relies on accuracy 

Links: 

Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnairvine/

Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bond-burnett-presents/ 

Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources

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In this episode, Alexandra is speaking with Group Finance Director Vineta Bajaj about her journey in the fast-growing online grocer Ocado. 

Starting her career with KPMG qualifying as a chartered accountant, Vineta threw herself into the challenge of the grocer come tech company and tells us about her experience NOT as a female leader, despite breaking a few ceilings on her way, about the importance of being herself and instilling that freedom in her team, and the vital lessons she was taught when making the choice of who she wanted to be as a leader.  

In the interview we cover: 

• Vineta's personal leadership journey from being a team of one, to growing to a team of 150 
• How she waded powerfully through huge transformations and changes in the business
• What choices she had to make to be the promotable leader 
• What important choices were made about her personal brand as a leader 
• Why being good at what she does is more important than being a "Female Leader" 
• Why she would go mad if she, and the people she works with couldn't be herself 

Links: 

Connect with Vineta at www.linkedin.com/in/vineta-bajaj and www.vinetabajaj.com

Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources

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What does it take to build a successful finance career? Speak first, be the strongest voice in the room and be a beast... will NOT get you a welcomed seat at the table.  

After a bumpy start Ian Johnson took the time to learn more about himself, and what it really took to connect, build trust and raise others up in finance creating personal triumphs for him - but more importantly for his team and his organisation.  

When it comes to success in a finance career, Ian now has very clear ideas on what makes a leader stand out, and what will cost them greatly. 

In this episode, Ian Johnson, Group Finance Controller at Spectris Plc joins me in conversation sharing tales from his remarkable finance career - including sharing his hardest lessons - going from bulldozing over people in meetings, to shedding his tie and opening up as a trusted and respected leader. 

Included in the episode: 

• Ian shares his unique start in finance, through engineering
• How to be humble, and build strong relationships 
• The difference between a numbers guy and a commercial finance leader 
• How he builds up his team, inviting listening and strong partnering throughout the company 
• Building rapport and getting to the root of the problems 

Top Quotes

"it’s ok to be the numbers guy but depending on where you want to be in your career, you need to build relationships. You need to be able to challenge." 

"you won't be successful from being a beast"

“I took off my tie, and the CEO said “welcome to the table” "

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Links:

Connect with Ian on Linkedin 

Leadership Impact Programme 

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This week Alexandra speaks to Benyam Hagos, Chief Operating Officer of Europe and Middle East at Nium about his journey to a high growth Fintech, his dedication to growth and the challenges along the way. 

In the episode we cover; 

• Life starting out at a big four with a path to partnership in audit 
• How he learned to listen to his valued and the skills that changed his path to be the leader he admired 
• Hitting a new and fast-changing environment as a leader in a fast-growing FINTECH Nium
• How he plans to lead his team with authenticity, agility and trust 

LINKS

⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/benyam-hagos-b2782790⁠

⁠https://www.nium.com/⁠

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This week I'm joined by Carol Stewart, executive career coach working with introverted senior leaders, author of the book Quietly Visible and in her 4th year running as a Linkedin Top Voice UK. 

In the session we talked about: 

• The top misconceptions about introversion that every leader should know 
• Strategies for introverted professionals gain influence in their careers 
• How to be inclusive to fellow introverts 

Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1zJW91spE4

Links 

Connect with Carol - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolstewart1/

Abounding Solutions - https://aboundingsolutions.com/

Grab a copy of Carol's Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quietly-Visible-Leading-Influence-Introverted/dp/1913192695

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0141029196

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Unless you live in 100% isolation in Outer Mongolia with no internet, it's highly likely you impacted someone else today. And you probably haven't any clue when, how or who.

What if I said, you already have influence? In fact, you already impacted someone today but you didn’t see it.  Someone noticed you - and it might be for reasons you never thought of.

The question dear reader is not ‘If’ you impact, it is ‘how’.

In this episode I share what influence really is, and 5 ways you impact people every day without realising it. 

Links:

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Today I’m talking about the skills that excel the technical knowledge. The foundations of great leadership, effectiveness and influence. Finance and Tech Roles have been a hub for technical and practical applications. With the introduction of AI, and automation people skills have risen to the top of required skills.  Here I break down the top 5 interpersonal, emotional intelligence and leadership skills that you should focus on this year, and how to develop them.  04:56 1 Self Awareness   10:21 2. Allied Conversations  13:05 3. Values   17:38 4. Express Ideas  18:56 5. Success Habits

Links:

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A short announcement from me. 

Being present with people, in this crazy world full of constant bleeps and distractions is one of the hardest things to do. 

To be in that moment, to really give someone your whole attention is invaluable.  If you want to have impact then that really is the way to go. 

Because every communication is really about how you make others feel, and that in turn will help you feel incredibly confident. 

Your presence is one of the most valuable commodities in the world.

This week live on Linkedin I'll be doing 12 LIVE replays on Linkedin sharing exercises and coaching tools to help you. 

There will be bonus materials to watch out for, including coaching sessions and workbooks to use for your own development, or with your team. 

Make sure you follow me on Linkedin to watch live.

Links:

CONNECT ON LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bond-burnett-presents/

Find free brand-building and career resources here: https://www.ambitionimpact.com/free-resources

Join the Greenroom events and media network for professionals and leaders
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