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In this festive season bonus episode, host Matt Stancombe catches up with the ezeni coaches [Genevieve Grant, Phil Clarke, Jason Dawe] to explore the multifaceted nature of leadership. The conversation delves into personal journeys in coaching, the significance of storytelling, the role of learning and development in business, and the lessons that can be drawn from sports regarding motivation and performance. The panel emphasises the importance of curiosity, humility, and emotional safety in leadership, while also reflecting on their own experiences and the evolving definition of what it means to be a leader. In this conversation, the group discusses the complexities of leadership and management, emphasising the importance of personal accountability, the role of HR, and the necessity of curiosity in driving performance. The coaches reflect back on Season 1 and share insights from their experiences, highlighting the balance between operational management and transformational leadership, advocating for a culture that embraces growth and excellence. In this conversation, Matt Stancombe discusses the multifaceted nature of leadership, emphasizing the importance of recognizing potential in all team members, the emotional intelligence required for effective leadership, and the necessity of authenticity. He shares anecdotes that illustrate how great leaders inspire and empower their teams, while also highlighting the significance of personal growth and the cultivation of a supportive organizational culture. The discussion touches on the role of vulnerability, curiosity, and the power of habits in fostering a thriving workplace environment. Ultimately, the conversation advocates for a model of inspirational leadership that prioritises the well-being and development of individuals within an organization.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Team Dynamics

01:23 Personal Journeys in Leadership Coaching

06:05 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership

10:22 The Role of Learning and Development in Business

14:59 Lessons from Sports: Motivation and Performance

19:02 Curiosity and Humility in Leadership

24:14 The Importance of Emotional Safety in Teams

29:25 Defining Leadership: Beyond Management

32:50 Personal Reflections on Leadership Experiences

33:20 Navigating Leadership Challenges

36:07 The Balance of Leadership and Management

39:51 The Role of HR in People Management

42:42 Personal Accountability in Leadership

46:31 Curiosity as a Driver of Performance

50:52 Transformational Leadership Experiences

54:38 Lessons from Early Career Experiences

01:06:58 The Importance of Recognizing Potential

01:10:18 The Emotional Intelligence of Great Leaders

01:12:13 Finding Personal Truth in Leadership

01:16:46 The Role of Authenticity in Leadership

01:20:09 Creating a Culture of Curiosity and Learning

01:22:01 The Power of Habits in Personal and Professional Growth

01:26:50 The Value of Vulnerability in Leadership

01:30:11 Choosing the Right Path in Leadership

01:34:56 Inspirational Leadership and Its Impact

Keywords:

leadership, coaching, storytelling, learning and development, sports performance, curiosity, humility, emotional safety, team dynamics, management, leadership, management, HR, accountability, performance, coaching, curiosity, personal growth, transformational leadership, early career lessons, leadership, emotional intelligence, authenticity, personal growth, organisational culture, high potential, vulnerability, curiosity, habits, inspirational leadership

In the second of this two part chat - Alexandra Wood hosts Matt at her Hertfordshire office to discuss and share her leadership learnings as her career goes from strength to strength.

Alex owns and runs a luxury bespoke men's tailors, delivering Saville Row quality and expertise but without the stuffiness of a traditional tailor (in her words).

The business is once again evolving and Alex is now on a mission to innovate the industry by introducing personalisation paired with tech. With a newly updated app coming soon, a brand new podcast series, website updates, and operational changes to how Alexandra Wood Bespoke interacts with clients - the future requires strong vision and leadership. Complimenting her team's skills and attitude, Alex speaks about her personal development journey, which includes coaching, being mentored, daily reflections and much more. This is designed to help her confidently lead her team, giving them the freedom to bring their expertise to the recipe.

It's a fantastic episode that completes the full picture of Alex's story of becoming a leader in every sense!

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In the first of two parts - Alexandra Wood hosts Matt at her Hertfordshire office to discuss and share her leadership learnings as her career goes from strength to strength.

Alex owns and runs a luxury bespoke men's tailors, delivering Saville Row quality and expertise but without the stuffiness of a traditional tailor (in her words).

Sharing her journey from employee to company owner, Alex's career has seen her team's services dress some incredibly important and successful men. Alex has seen a huge business rise but also moments of worry and anxiety where she has had to push herself to get through the tougher times.

Speaking about her team, Alex draws comparisons to her home and family life, as well as business, quoting: "I don't run my home like a boot camp, so why would I run my business like one!"

Her team benefits from being contributors to success. Alex believes they should all have a voice, and feel that their efforts make a difference.

Over 17 years of operation, Alexandra Wood Bespoke has transformed from a sole trader mentality to an organisation that carries important company visions and values that every team member is encouraged to represent. Alex expresses the need for her business to have a consistent approach to talking with clients across all mediums, as ultimately, the name above the door is hers, and the reputation is built on years of hard work, investment; and some personal struggle, therefore, the team must preserve the DNA of the company whilst been seen to bring their uniqueness to every interaction.

It's a fantastic episode that will have you tuning in to Ep3 for more!

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 2!

In this month’s episode, we sit down with Luke Broad, the Brand Director and Managing Director of Dacia UK.

Join us as we explore his rapid career growth within the Renault Group and his insights into leadership and team dynamics.

##Episode Highlights:

Career Journey:

Luke shares his inspiring trajectory within the Renault Group and how he embraced opportunities for rapid career growth.

Team Leadership:

Discover how Luke leads an agile and passionate team, fostering an environment that prioritises continuous development and open feedback.

Progress Over Perfection:

Luke emphasises the importance of focusing on progress rather than perfection in both personal and professional growth.

Leadership Advice:

Luke’s top tip for aspiring leaders? Make your voice heard in meetings! He highlights the importance of presence and self-worth in professional settings.

Dacia’s Growth:

Learn about Dacia as a fast-growing automotive brand with a robust portfolio, and how Luke is steering the brand toward a successful future.

Diversity in Automotive:

Luke advocates for greater female representation in the automotive industry. He discusses Dacia’s innovative recruitment campaigns aimed at attracting diverse talent, and their efforts to raise awareness through seminars, events, and educational workshops.

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Tune in now to hear more about Luke's journey and his vision for the future of Dacia UK!

In the season finale, Dr Jon Finn – Founder of Tougher Minds, shares his background and studies that formed The Habit Mechanic; a must have book that breaks down how every human manages their lives through habit creation.

Matt Stancombe – ezeni’s resident Certified Habit Mechanic has studied Dr Finn’s Habit Mechanic philosophy, to become an advocate and coach of the programme which now forms the backbone of the ezeni Leadership Development menu.

Recorded back at the start of 2024, this chat was the genesis of the 'Lead By' themed podcast, so it seemed only fitting to finish Season 1 with the chat that inspired the launch of this pod.
In today’s world where we face more challenges on a professional and personal level than ever before, understanding and learning what it takes to create healthy helpful habits is the key to unlocking your full potential.

From understanding what ‘The Learning War’ is, to 3-to-1 daily reflections, Dr Finn shares the highlights of the book, and his incredible work.
If you would like to learn more about how The Habit Mechanic philosophy could form part of your leadership culture and DNA, contact us at hello@ezeni.com
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Saving lives, and supporting local communities carries immense responsibility – requiring belief, passion, and a dash of fear to fuel the teams that perform such incredible and life-changing work. 
Egos are left at the door, and passion is dialled up to 11, as Jane Gurney and the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance continue the amazing work that founder, Brian Shipley set out.

In this episode – learn about Jane’s 20+ years of vision, dedication, and care of people. 
Jane shares her success, learnings and advice for those of whom are thinking of taking a step up – sighting; coaching as a really important element that aided her career to take flight.

Recorded at #EHAAT ’s head office at Earls Colne in Essex in the UK, Jane reflects on the growth of the charity, and how she is passionate about continuing the legacy that Brian established – made all the more powerful as she shares her stories whilst sat in the Brian Shipley suite – the boardroom named in the founder's honour. 
If you want to hear powerful learnings from the diary of a CEO (Chief Executive), Episode 5 of Lead By is an episode you cannot afford to miss!
You can watch the episode here or over at our YouTube channel...

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In this month’s episode, we catch up with Mike Johnstone at TOMD - The Outsourced Marketing Department.

Mike speaks candidly about his career and development as a leader. This was such a refreshing conversation in which Mike shows his care for not just business growth but people too!

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In Episode 3, Matt Stancombe is joined by Emeritus Professor Jim Saker discussing modern-day automotive retailing, and the requirements of leaders in that space.

Jim is a well-known, authoritative figure in the automotive landscape from his career in academia at Loughborough University, currently holding the Presidency of the Institute of the Motor Industry - an important and influential body that supports the UK automotive industry.

Jim shares his views of the essential characteristics and behaviours required to be successful – sighting humility, creativity, critical thinking and passion as important attributes in today’s modern leader.

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Becky Webber is our guest for this episode, meeting ezeni’s Matt Stancombe in Central London for an insightful conversation. Becky has a long career in the talent selection, recruitment industry – with some of her early career spent in the learning & development world too. As Operations Director (South) at Tate Recruitment, Becky has a broad role – one that sees her in a strategic position, but also in a hands-on cultural & people-focus space. Becky talks about her desire to keep learning and bettering herself, so she can lead and support with confidence. Her Institute of Leadership & Management Level 7 studies prove how committed she is to being the best version of herself, which in turn influences so many people at Tate, and, those of whom Tate supports via their recruitment channel.  

This is the first episode of the series in which we delve into a world outside of the automotive industry. It makes for a great comparison to previous episodes, but also proves that there are some universal, transferable skills and attributes that make up a great leader in all walks of life.  

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In the very first episode of the all-new podcast series from ezeni – Lead By - Matt Stancombe is in conversation with Marion Whitty [link to profile], a highly accomplished leader and L&D specialist. Marion shares her experiences of working within the public sector, corporate life, her roles within the automotive industry, and being a qualified mental health first aider. As first episodes go, this is a fantastic an authentic kick off chat. There are many great pieces of advice shared in this episode.

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