• Strategic Advice for Digital Doubters
    Jun 24 2025

    In this special episode I invited an especially chosen panel to discuss the challenges of excellence in digital sales and marketing.

    We explore what brands get wrong when trying to sell direct to consumers, we discuss the value of third party sellers and retail partners and we offer our advice for executives debating the importance of digital channels in their growth plans.

    Panel members:

    Iana Volshmid Kelli Peter David Williams Alex Walker David Royale Jim Chetwode

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    1 Std. und 1 Min.
  • When Leadership Let Us Down
    Jun 11 2025

    With AI knowledge loses value and we instead need people who are incredible collaborators, can solve problems and influence.

    Unless we educate them we will not get them, but as the value of hourly charging reduces we have the chance to build magnificent development apprenticeship schemes.

    In this episode I explan why we need to avoid becoming difficult people blocking the learning we need for the next generation who will deliver results for our businesses.

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    22 Min.
  • Breaking the Rules of Society
    May 28 2025

    There are 7 unspoken rules of society that we follow. When we break them we create an emotional reaction. In this episode I explore how they might affect business partnerships and the implications for customer relationships and internal partnerships.

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    27 Min.
  • People Who are Disruptive and Argumentative
    May 21 2025

    How can you deal with people who just want to argue during meetings, constantly challenge, complain and act negatively?

    We all know them, they are never satisfied with anything and they destroy meeting flow.

    But they are also valuable – knowledgeable and experienced. In this episode I explore their personality and share ideas on how to create boundaries, leverage their strengths and protect team morale.

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    23 Min.
  • When your Boss Rejects Change
    May 18 2025

    What if your Manager is the Barrier to Change.

    Companies struggle with change, but what if it is the manager who is the barrier and the team want to change?

    In this episode I explore some of the barriers that leaders might have to change and how you can communicate differently to be more influential.

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    22 Min.
  • When Your Manager Makes You Feel Ignored
    May 7 2025

    It seems the dream, to be left alone by the manager. But it isn’t. It feels lonely and there are fears of rejection and insecurity.

    In this episode I share why it happens, how it feels and how you can make sure you get on the agenda and feel valued.

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    23 Min.
  • Inspire People Who No Longer Care
    May 3 2025

    How do you get the best work from someone who no longer seems motivated or interested?

    Are you losing the best of your team because they are not motivated by money or bonus?

    In this episode I share what picked me up when I felt demotivated and explore some ideas that might help you engage people who are currently drifting along

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    23 Min.