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DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross Thornley

Ross Thornley + Special Guests

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Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 149

DEVELOPING A NEW PLATFORM FOR CHANGE IN AN EXPONENTIAL WORLD.

Conversations with special guests on their stories of adaptability. From resilience, grit and motivation, to stress, mindset and support from those around us.

We explore the science and real-life experiences of adaption. Helping HR leaders, coaches and consultants learn the tools, mindsets, and actions to thrive in an ever-changing world.

**New Episode Every Second Tuesday**

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Sandra Loughlin - Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems

Episode 149

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 • Duration 48:32

With me today is Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems, an organizational psychologist and a self-proclaimed 'skills nerd.' Sandra has dedicated her career to transforming the way businesses approach learning, employee enablement, and technology-driven transformation.
She’s at the forefront of helping organizations cultivate business agility and engineering excellence through AI-enabled, skills-based strategies. With her work featured in Forbes and CEO Magazine and recognition as a Global Leader in Consulting, Sandra is here to share her expertise on building cultures of continuous learning and innovation.

I'd like to give our listeners some context about EPAM - has been on this journey for 3 decades - the art of the possible - built in-house, home grown - how it is configured, is to server the business - and is like a foreign country. EPAM and SKILLS have been married from day one.

Ross and Sandra talk about software engineering, data, AI, building sophisticated digital platforms, skills, finding the right people, skills-based organisations, systems of work, understanding your people, compelling change, being certain about change, digital transformation, human capital and framing to the right people. The pair also discuss set expectations, knowing where you are going, chief administration officers, AI in the workforce, transforming businesses, understanding AI, disruptive AI, autonomous robots, pushing your capabilities, understanding tasks, building teams, learning capabilities, dynamic learning, being outside our comfort zone and pickleball.

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00:16 Intro to Sandra
01:01 Sandra's background
01:51 EPAM
03:34 Tasks related to skills
05:06 What Sandra is currently working on
08:51 Leaving a set system that time and money have gone into
14:01 Making big changes while avoiding too much stress
21:09 EPAM approaching structuring business roles differently
25:34 Slowing down before speeding up
26:54 Being leaner and AI colleagues
34:04 Evolving communication skills in teams and collectives
37:47 Shifting away from limitations
40:18 Learning through incentivising
41:52 The difference between learning and training
44:39 The last time Sandra did something for the first time

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Russell Harvey - The Resilience Coach

Episode 148

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • Duration 47:39

What does Russell do? Well the opening line on his website says it all "he Supports Leaders Who are Wading Through Treacle to Rediscover their Mojo and make great decisions"

With over 2 decades years of experience in learning, leadership, and organizational development, Russell has dedicated the past 18 years to resilience and navigating the complexities of a VUCA world.

He’s an engaging leadership coach, speaker, and facilitator with a mission to positively impact 100,000 lives by the end of this year. Passionate, pragmatic, and playful, Russell is here to share his insights on resilience, leadership, and helping people rediscover their mojo.

Ross and Russell talk about leadership at The Co-operative Group, restructure, change, defining resilience, bouncing back without learning, surviving, thriving, overwhelm, never add to the 'to do list', reducing stress, purpose & energy, positive effects, playing to strengths, reducing responsibilities, delegating, removing blockage to people performing and feeling lighter. The pair also discuss common understanding, fostering energy, wellbeing, lack of confidence, caring for people, optimism, grounding guiding hope, tough times forcing resilience, adaptability, agility, simplifying new things, permanent openness, burnout, adopting AI, what is working well, emotional intelligence, finding purpose, reflect back on your life and remember being proud, finding ways to be proud, natural energisers, enjoying work, fear, your network, intentional choice and asking for help.

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00:16 Intro to Russell
00:54 Russell's background
01:48 Becoming ‘The Resilience Coach’
04:40 Clients journeys with Russell
13:06 Giving teams and organisations resilience
16:41 Russell's current activities and impacting 100,000 lives
19:54 Darker times in the past and accepting reality
24:44 Addiction recovery - Genius Recovery
25:58 Proactive resilience and building resilience
29:10 Suffering a role and identity loss
32:23 VUCA and BANI - Brittle, Anxious, Non-Linear and Incomprehensible

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Francis Cholle - Master Trainer & WSJ Best Selling author

Episode 139

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 • Duration 50:27

Francis is a Master Trainer, WSJ Best Selling author and is driven to help executive coaches take their business & clients’ businesses to the next level.

He is the Founder & CEO of SQUIRCLE ACADEMY where he helps executive coaches and leaders rapidly elevate their businesses by leveraging the innovative SQUIRCLE framework. Francis also founded 'The Human Company' over 26 years ago.

With such a treasure trove of experience advising Fortune 100 executives, he is known for his ability to shatter the linear mould, driving transformation and accelerating growth in just a few months. I’m thrilled to share these insights and strategies with you all on the show today.

Ross and Francis talk about dream analysis, dreams driving life choices, connecting peoples thoughts, creativity combining with management, visualisation, logic, perception, improvisation, imagination, knowledge, development, dynamic imbalances, illusions of balance, expectations, reaching a process, decision making, controlling your mind, knowledge and deep intelligence. The pair also discuss duality, experience in the workplace, environments, nature, new principles in action, leadership, assessing, awareness of what's not working, limitless capacity of human beings, humans ability to solve things, universal principles, willingness to be curious, managing problems, faith, life, dealing with intensity, facing reality, desire, our value, relaxing over tensing up, endless possibilities, abundance, swimming with wild sharks and extraordinary experiences.

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00:16 Intro to Francis
01:53 Francis' dreams as a young boy
04:34 Technology replicating dreams
05:24 Subconscious training
06:20 Scientific models of training
10:28 SQUIRCLE's framework
15:10 Models taking people through experiences
21:39 Francis' coaching
27:51 Unlocking better performance
31:56 Looking forward to 12 months ahead
35:31 Blockers to full potential
42:05 Authority being transferred to value
45:57 The last time Francis did something for the first time

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Ruth Gotian - Mentoring and optimising success

Episode 48

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 • Duration 40:14

Dr. Ruth Gotian is a prolific mentor and educator, leading important research into the secrets of success.” A contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today, personally coached and mentored thousands of people ranging from undergraduates to faculty members.

Currently, she researches the most successful people of our generation, including Nobel laureates, astronauts, CEOs and Olympic champions, in order to learn about their habits and practices so that we may optimize our own success.

Ross and Ruth talk about living the best version of ourselves, expanding success, your own definition of success, high achievers, passion and focus. The pair also discuss the Pomodoro Technique, team work, exceeding, goals, accountability and time management.

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0:33 Ruth's mission
03:16 Intrinsic motivation
07:49 Ruth's motivation to become a Doctor
12:01 Ruth's thoughts on flow state
20:36 Optimising the success of individuals and teams
23:52 Things that leaders can do to make lager teams overcome challenges
26:39: Programmes providing opportunities for everyone to improve
29:06 Big challenges in scaling optimisation and overcoming them
31:24 Learning on demand
33:53 The last time Ruth did something for the first time
35:52 What could Ruth do for the first time on the next 48 hours

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Charlene Li - Thriving with Disruption

Episode 47

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 • Duration 45:14

Charlene Li is a Digital Transformation and Disruptive Leadership expert. For the past two decades, she has been helping leaders and organizations see the future and thrive with disruption - as an author, speaker, advisor, and coach. Charlene is a prolific writer, having written or co-authored six books, including "Groundswell: Winning In A World Transformed By Social Technologies", the New York Times bestseller, "Open Leadership", "The Engaged Leader", and latest book "The Disruption Mindset". Why Some Organizations Transform While Others Fail.

Ross and Charlene talk about writing her books and the inspiration behind them, disruption mindset, thriving with disruption, being inspired, change and focusing energy, The pair also discuss change fatigue, bringing change to order, recognising change, defining space, humility, strategic planning and looking forward to disruption.

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01:23 Charlene's 1st book 'Groundswell'
06:23 Disruption mindset
08:40 What makes a disruption mindset
12:14 Change fatigue and re-energising
15:49 Liminal space (moments in between change)
20:35 Holding the space
24:16 Energise instead of fatigue
27:47 The art of focus and saying no
33:33 Serving a mission but disrupting it
39:01 The last thing Charlene has done for the first time
42:47 Thriving with change and disruption

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Tony Martignetti - Navigating Leaders Through Change

Episode 46

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 • Duration 47:10

Tony is a Chief Inspiration Officer, trusted advisor to accomplished leaders, career navigator, The Virtual Campfire Podcast host and author. He has 20 years of experience in navigating people and leaders through change and unlocking their true potential. Tony is also the Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching.

Ross and Tony talk about creativity, science, logic, depression, leadership, new chapters, adaptability, personal journeys, inspiring people, coping, having a meaningful life and connecting with purpose. The pair also discuss inspiration, making people feel safe, the power of being fearless, improving your environment, living for today, goals, what lights us up, identity, empowerment, personal journeys and honesty to ourselves.

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01:41 Tony's background
05:57 Origins of unlocking the potential of people
10:52 Tony's decision to change his path
15:08 The inspiration behind his book
18:37 What does 'to inspire' mean to Tony and psychological safety
26:22 In 12 months what will Tony look like and what adaptions he'd aim to achieve
31:17 Early signals to prevent burn out
35:28 Examples of what Tony's clients are going through and how he supports them
40:20 A starting point for people to face their own challenges

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Erich Kurschat - Insights from 16 years at the world's largest contract food service company in the world.

Episode 45

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 • Duration 54:45

Erich is a HR advocate, DiSC nerd, and connection coach who helps organizations build and grow teams that value productive communication with diverse personality styles. He also spent 16 years at Compass Group plc which is the largest contract foodservice company in the world employing over 500,000 people.

Ross and Erich talk about the stories behind his beliefs, psychology, philosophy, HR, and working at Compass Group plc. The pair also discuss the business of people, growth, meaningful and fulfilling work, productivity, being heard, adaptability, leadership, introverts, networking, looking for a job, being of service and developing.

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01:18 Erich's origins and getting his degree in psychology and philosophy
04:32 Experiences at Compass Group plc and HR
09:16 Erich's belief that workplace communication can be productive, collaborative, and respectful
12:31 Tips on effective communication in a remote world
20:06 Erich's belief that each one of us is capable of leading with greater influence
24:18 A story where introverts have underestimated their ability to network professionally
30:47 Job seekers benefit from regaining confidence and control in their search
36:08 Being your own cheerleader or critic
39:21 The power of intentional service to others
45:37 The last time Erich did something for the first time
50:05 Tips to deal with change that's ever accelerating

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Greg Verdino - Business Futurist & Digital Transformation expert

Episode 44

Thursday, July 29, 2021 • Duration 54:58

Greg Verdino is a Business Futurist & Digital Transformation expert, keynote speaker, author and advisor. With 25 years spent working at the forefront of change, during which time he has advised hundreds of organizations including more than 50 of the Fortune 500.

Ross and Greg talk about becoming a sociologist, sociology in advertising, communication, change, taking risks and moving too fast. The pair also discuss driving change more effectively, digital transformation, ecosystems, collaborating and leadership.

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1:30 Why did Greg chose sociology as a degree
6:18 Pivotal moments after Greg shifted his way in thinking
10:56 Why is change so hard
14:05 Shifting behaviour on the inside and seeing change as good
20:47 Creating The Adapt Manifesto
25:24 Greg's values - evolutionary change over revolutionary disruption
28:38 Balance across organisations compared to individuals
32:18 Curiosity over certainty
38:10 Inclusivity and competition not actually being competition
45:57 Practical steps organisations can take
52:29 Doing things for the first time

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email - me@gregverdino.com

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jenny Drescher and Ellen Feldman Ornato - The Bolder Company

Episode 43

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 • Duration 49:40

The Bolder Company is the catalyst for the lasting behavioural change that empowers businesses to thrive. They connect individuals to themselves, to each other, and to the futures of their organizations. They also combine fully experiential, improvisation-based learning with grounded, outcomes-focused content to produce lasting behavioural change.

Ross, Jenny and Ellen talk about improvisation exercises, pitching, being authentic, networking, representing themselves and how to keep going when feeling awkward. The group also discuss feeling more comfortable, teaching people with improv, giving ourselves permission, evolving, communication, being venerable and finally avoiding burnout.

Timestamps:

01:02 The Bolder Company and the ladies backgrounds
04:20 Key things that have shaped how the ladies work
07:29 How from improv to high stakes and real business impact
10:49 Getting positive feedback
15:21 Leaders managing themselves now environments are shifting and changing so rapidly
20:18 Unlearning and letting go of old ways of working
24:49 The story behind the company name 'The Bolder Company'
30:48 Communicating well in a remote environment eg zoom.
37:30 Tips on slowing down people who are burning out
40:20 Saying no gracefully and not being negative
44:37 Step out to step in

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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez. World Champion in Project Management

Episode 42

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 • Duration 41:19

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez is World Champion in Project Management, a professor, author and executive coach. He is fluent in five languages and been recognized by Thinkers50 with the prestigious award “Ideas into Practice” and is ranked #17 in the global gurus Top 30 list. Also part of Marshall Goldsmith 100 coaches. Antonio author of multiple books, inc, “Lead Successful Projects” (Penguin, 2019) and work focuses on advising senior leaders on how to lead transformational change.

Ross and Antonio talk about project management, project leadership, getting things done and changing strategies. The pair also discuss priorities, inspiration from children's visions, addressing change, value, purpose and getting results.

Timestamps:

00:57 The world champion of project management
02:36 Getting into transformational change and working with leaders
05:33 Some of the challenges Antonio has seen in the last 18 months and examples of things going well
09:23 Prioritising the most essential needs for organisations to operate in
13:01 Learning from children like Greta
16:27 Being successful in this environment of accelerated change
21:58 Accelerating theories, ideas and experiments getting them into organisations
26:27 Antonio's priorities and what to focus on when scaling up
32:09 Saying "no" and changing our relationship with this turning it into a positive
37:42 Antonio's first book 'The Focused Organisation'

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