Welcome, listeners, to another exciting episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting the incredible Morag Barrett. Together, we delve into the crucial conversation surrounding allyship and ally-mindset. We also discuss bullying, exploring its complex nature and the impact it has on individuals and organisations. Morag shares insights from her Ally Mindset profile, providing valuable strategies for leaders to navigate challenging dynamics...
Nov 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 38
Welcome to another episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by, Andrew Sewell, a leadership coach and the author of "The Overthinker's Guide to Life". Andrew's expertise lies in 'overthinking', a topic that we frequently discuss on this podcast in relation to self-awareness. Today, we delve deeper into the question of when self-awareness becomes rumination and overthinking. We also explore the definition of self-awareness and its significance in leade...
Oct 30, 2023•24 min•Ep. 37
Welcome back to another episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with the insightful and experienced Ian Hatton. Ian started his career in mainframe computer operations before moving into networking. He quickly rose to a management position and was involved in various rollouts. However, it was the people side of the job that truly interested him. This led Ian to transition into technical marketing, where he excelled. He eventually b...
Oct 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 36
In today's episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, we are joined by Amy Zhang, the founder of Command Shift. Amy shares her journey from targeting startup and tech companies to now focusing on smaller owner-led companies that prioritize employee culture and development. She discusses the importance of taking a people-centric approach to operations and highlights the challenges faced by leaders and managers in the remote work era. We also delve into the topic of trust in organizations...
Oct 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 35
In this episode of The Knowing Self, Knowing Others podcast, host Nia Thomas interviews guest Steph Tuss, CEO of Life Is Now , a global consulting firm. Steph shares her unique journey towards becoming a business and leadership expert. Initially, Steph worked as a public school elementary teacher but soon realised she wanted to make a bigger impact. A significant life event involving her sick child led her to explore alternative therapies and eventually pursue a master's degree in holistic nutri...
Oct 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, we welcome Stephen Shedletzky, a trainer and speaker who has worked closely with the renowned Simon Sinek. Shed, as he is affectionately known, shares his journey of how he found himself on the path to writing his own book, 'Speak Up Culture'. Shed delves into the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's limitations in leadership. Shed provides valuable insights on creating a culture of speaking up, the impact of perceptions in organizations, and the need for ethical...
Oct 02, 2023•53 min•Ep. 33
In today's episode, our host Nia Thomas is in conversation with the insightful and thought-provoking Kyle McDowell. Together, they explore the fascinating topic of self-awareness and its impact on leadership in organisations. From the importance of curiosity and empathy to the challenges faced in larger organisations, Kyle shares his wisdom and experiences to shed light on this crucial aspect of personal and professional development. Get ready to dive deep into the world of self-awareness and di...
Sep 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 32
Are you ready to uncover your hidden leadership potential? Join us as we explore the world of quietly powerful leaders with Megumi Miki, a speaker, consultant, and author on leadership and culture. Megumi introduces us to the concept of quietly powerful leadership, which transcends introversion and includes various leadership styles, cultural backgrounds, and social anxieties. Discover the importance of self-awareness for successful leaders, and how it's essential for influencing others. Dive in...
Sep 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 31
In today's episode, Nia Thomas is joined by special guest Alison Reynolds to dive into the fascinating world of data-driven decision-making, the importance of self-awareness in leadership, and the complexities of personality profiling tools like Myers Briggs. As they explore these topics, they'll discuss the role of organisation development (OD) in creating holistic approaches to talent management, the changing landscape of work-life balance, and the power of cognitive diversity in solving today...
Sep 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 30
On this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, our host Nia Thomas is joined by the esteemed guest, Dan Pontefract. Dan is a renowned author and speaker with extensive experience in corporate culture change and leadership development. In their conversation, they delve into important topics such as leadership habits and behaviours, the significance of agency and self-awareness, and the concept of work-life balance. Dan shares insights from his recently finished book, " Lead Care Win,...
Sep 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 29
On this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, we dive into the complex topics of bullying behaviors and harassment in the workplace with guests Nicki Eyre and Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan, shares his personal experience of bullying and gaslighting during his time in the Metropolitan Police. We discuss the differences between bullying and harassment, the legal protections in place, and the impact these behaviors can have on individuals' mental health and performance. Throughout the epi...
Aug 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 28
Have you ever wondered how self-awareness can impact your effectiveness as a leader? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with happiness consultant, Carly Cannings, as we explore her transformative journey from lawyer to happiness consultant, and how she shifted her mindset to live with rheumatoid arthritis. We dive deep into the concept of self-awareness and discuss the importance of holding a mirror up to ourselves, truly understanding our behavior, and becoming more empathetic to how ...
Aug 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 27
Are you ready to challenge the traditional leadership mindset and discover a more authentic approach to leading? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Katrijn van Oudheusden author of Selfless Leadership, as we delve into the world of non-duality and explore how it can transform the way we approach leadership. Catherine shares her journey from organizational development to one-on-one coaching, and how her discovery of Eastern philosophical concepts has shaped her unique model of selfless ...
Jul 31, 2023•25 min•Ep. 26
What if you could achieve harmony between your mind, body, values, and everyday life, leading to extraordinary things happening in your life? Join me as I chat with Dr. Ketan Kulkarni, an author, entrepreneur, physician, life coach, and finance coach, about the powerful connection between self-awareness and health care. We explore his book, which simplifies complex topics such as quantum awareness, subconscious mind, gratitude, habits, emotions, and coaching models. Together, we delve into the i...
Jul 17, 2023•35 min•Ep. 25
Can you imagine leading your team through today's unpredictable and ever-changing work environment without self-awareness? Ira Wolff, a Hall of Fame speaker and future of work global thought leader, joins us to explore this crucial component of effective leadership. As a baby boomer, Ira shares his personal journey of self-awareness and its impact on his ability to adapt and thrive in the face of constant change. Together, we dive into the relationship between self-awareness and emotional intell...
Jul 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, we are joined by Assistant Fire Chief Chad Costa. With over 24 years of experience in the fire service, Chad is here to discuss the importance of self-awareness in leadership. He emphasizes that self-awareness is crucial for leaders to be successful in their role, and leaders cannot expect their employees to do things they wouldn't do themselves. Chad shares insights on how to become more self-aware and reflective, the impact of informa...
Jun 19, 2023•29 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, the host welcomes Gerrit Pelzer to discuss the importance of self-awareness in leadership. They discuss how some leaders lack self-awareness and can easily derail, how to become more self-aware and reflective in their practice, and the impact of neglectfulness on reputation. The speaker's coaching approach is influenced by both Western neuroscience and Eastern Zen Buddhism and emphasizes the importance of internal and external self-awar...
Jun 05, 2023•28 min•Ep. 22
On this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, host and guest speaker Perry Timms dive into the importance of self-awareness in leadership. They discuss the different levels of self-awareness and how it correlates with maturity, the impact self-awareness has on team dynamics, and how it affects decision-making. Perry shares personal anecdotes from her career and the importance of creating a supportive and accountable environment for teams to thrive in. They also touch on the dangers...
May 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 21
On this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, host Nia Thomas explores the topic of self-awareness and its impact on relationships, decision-making, and leadership performance. Joining Nia is a guest who has experience working one-on-one with clients and leading group programs focused on building self-awareness and emotional intelligence. They discuss how safety and self-love play a role in the work, as well as the challenges leaders face in staying self-aware as they climb the ran...
May 08, 2023•22 min•Ep. 20
About Liam Maguire... 1. Personal Vision: To positively impact as many under served children, young people and families as possible. 2. Why: Because your voids often become your values, and my own childhood has certainly shaped mine. As a result, I focus my efforts towards the most meaningful and impactful purpose possible, which is the developmental support of any service that ultimately improves children's lives. After all, they are the future for all of us. 3. Current Mission: *Leadership man...
Apr 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 19
Find out more about the Tracy Myhill from her biography on gov.uk as Non-Executive Board Member for the People Committee..... "Tracy has experience in Chair, Independent Member and Non-Executive Director roles following a successful executive career in Chief Executive and Human Resources Director roles, and many years prior to that as a Human Resources Professional. She has 37 years’ experience within the NHS, working as Chief Executive within the ambulance sector and Chief Executive of an integ...
Apr 10, 2023•25 min•Ep. 18
Sophie Bryan is an executive and transformational coach working with professionals who find themselves feeling like they are stuck in their careers – or their lives in general – and want to move to a more fulfilling, expansive and enjoyable career & lifestyle. Sophie’s website Sophie’s podcast - Rebel Ideas Sophie’s TEDx - here Sophie tells her story……. “As my personal story will attest, I know the “ stickiness ” of doing a job that doesn’t truly fulfil you and the impact it has had not only...
Mar 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 17
What does Amazon say about Jeroen? "Jeroen Kraaijenbrink is an accomplished strategy educator, speaker, writer, and consultant with over two decades of experience, extending from academia through modern business and industry. He empowers people and organizations to discover, formulate, and execute their future plans by providing innovative tools for expansive and forward-thinking strategy making and both personal and organizational development. In doing so, he enables individuals to realize thei...
Mar 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 16
Amy is a policy professional with a prize winning Masters in social policy and experience in five government departments. She is now leading the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce's (RSA) policy and participation work. At the time of recording, Amy was a freelance researcher, consultant and writer, undertaking research and advisory projects on government effectiveness and a range of areas of social policy. Before that, she was Deputy Head of Public Services team in the Cabinet Off...
Feb 26, 2023•26 min•Ep. 15
SILE WALSH, MSC, HDIP, AOCS, AC Specialising in leadership and organisational development with a focus on inclusion and performance. Her background is in coaching psychology and organisational development, and she has over a decade of working with clients in Ireland and internationally. Based in Dublin and working throughout Ireland, internationally and online. Voted in the top 10 coaches in Dublin by Influence and Digest in 2021, and the top 15 coaches in 2023, made the “Women who Break the Bia...
Feb 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 14
Matt Phelan is Co-Founder & Co-CEO of The Happiness Index He's focused on sharing the vision of Freedom To Be Human with a global audience. Matt is happiest when spending time with loved ones, particularly anything that is outdoors in nature. What does Matt say about himself on Seedrs? I started my first business, a marketing agency, in 2008 right before the last big financial crisis. Although I can’t recommend starting a business when the world is in melt-down, we certainly had to learn a l...
Jan 29, 2023•29 min•Ep. 13
Neil Jurd is a specialist leadership coach and course director, who has held many senior appointments in the Regular Army and in Industry. More recently Neil has produced a series of leadership videos which are now widely in use across sectors, and his book ‘The Leadership Book’ receives excellent reviews. Executive coach and facilitator for senior leaders and senior teams within Higher and Secondary Education. Neil prides himself on developing sustained, long-term coaching relationships with hi...
Jan 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 12
Join me as I speak to Jon S Rennie in the first episode of series 2 of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast... Jon is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a premier manufacturer of critical components for electrical utilities. He is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer who made seven deployments during the end of the Cold War. Prior to starting Peak Demand, he led eight manufacturing businesses for three global companies. He is the author of the best-selling leader...
Jan 01, 2023•23 min•Ep. 11
Welcome to The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast Big Top Takeaway! After every episode I do a review of my Top Takeaways from my discussion with my guests. In this bonus episode, I’m going to be bringing together all of those reviews for you, in case you haven’t had a chance to read my Top Takeaways article or catch up on my video clips on TikTok/YouTube Join me on my learning journey as I take you through my Top Takeaways from episode 1 to 10 Episode 1 - Sarah Metcalfe Episode 2 - Sally Evans...
Dec 28, 2022•28 min
Matt graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Oregon, and holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Hawaii. Matt is CEO of his own company, BehavioralOS. where he brings a unique and broad understanding of multiple disciplines to his role. In addition to having been a practicing attorney, he has business development and management experience in various industries including renewable energy, multimedia, marketing, and telecommunications. Matt's professional an...
Dec 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 10
