In Good Company with Impact
In Good Company with Impact features host Dan Jones in conversation with global thought leaders about innovative and future-focused approaches to leadership, learning, and current trends. Each episode explores major challenges facing leaders today. The show offers insights on leadership growth, team development, and organizational transformation.
Episodes
What do organisations need from learning technology? | A mini podcast on Air: episode 1
What do organisations really need from learning technology?Scale. Speed. And learning that actually transfers into behaviour change.This podcast is part of our mini-series on Air and digital learning. In this episode, Dan Jones talks to Wendy Lee Berger, Impact’s Global Lead for Client Service and Operations, about the learning challenges she hears from clients around the world. They explore why d
078: Purpose starts with being human: In Good Company with Roger Kastner
Roger Kastner, Organisation Development Strategy Lead at Starbucks and host of the What Do You Know to Be True? podcast, joins us to explore why purpose, self-leadership and human connection matter more than ever in a rapidly changing world.In this episode of In Good Company, Roger shares why meaningful leadership starts from within. Rather than treating purpose as an external goal to chase, he ar
077: Has AI changed the definition of high performance? In Good Company with Bobby Barry
Every major technology shift creates leverage. AI is that most recent shift. What high performers tend to recognise is that shift earlier than other people. They tend to leverage and incorporate that into how they work before other people and, in doing so, they're the trendsetters that raise the standards for everybody else around them.Bobby Barry, the founder of Condor Consulting and former s
076: Will AI make people feel less valued at work? In Good Company with Emily Barry | Allianz
"Belonging has been on a journey. 20 years ago we weren't necessarily encouraged to bring our whole selves to work.Emily Barry, Global Human Resources partner at Allianz helps us explore how HR is adapting to support the human experience of work and underwrite the importance of uniquely human forms of added value in the age of AI. In this episode of In Good Company, Emily Barry explores h
075: People speak up. Then what? Bystander effect explained: In Good Company with Professor Mark Levine
"The problem wasn't that people weren't speaking up. The problem was that speaking up was never successful."The bystander effect is one of psychology's most famous theories, but according to Professor Mark Levine, much of what we think we know about it is wrong.In this episode of In Good Company, Mark challenges the idea that people are naturally passive in the face of wrongd
074: Can business solve global challenges?: In Good Company with Erin McCusker
In this episode of In Good Company, Erin McCusker, Chief Impact Officer at LIXIL joins Dan to explore why sustainability, social impact and business strategy can no longer be separated. Drawing on her experience across global health, sanitation and innovation, Erin shares how businesses can help tackle complex global challenges, what leaders get wrong when designing for underserved communities, an
073: How leaders win attention with storytelling - In Good Company with Andrew Panay
Your strategy might be right. But if your story isn't landing, nobody's listening.In this episode of In Good Company, Hollywood producer Andrew Panay - creator of Super Bowl campaigns for Microsoft and T-Mobile and producer of films starring Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper - shares what leaders can learn from storytelling.Andrew argues that most organisations don't have a strategy pro
072: Leading in complexity - In Good Company with Professor Sudhanshu Palsule
Is “complexity” becoming a leadership excuse?In this podcast, Professor Sudhanshu Palsule - educator at Duke, Cambridge associate and global advisor - joins Dan to explore what it really takes to lead through exponential change. From the limits of VUCA and BANI to the hidden patterns that keep leaders stuck, this is a grounded, human take on transformational leadership in an AI-shaped world.You’ll
071: What award judges really look for - In Good Company with Jackie Barefield
What makes an award-winning learning programme? And why do so many miss the mark?After a decade on the judging panel for the Learning Awards, Jackie Barefield has reviewed hundreds of submissions and knows what separates the best from the rest.In this episode of Impact's In Good Company podcast, Dan and Jackie talk about what award-winning learning really looks like today and the four things you s
070: When even James Bond isn't enough - In Good Company with Chris Blade
When even James Bond isn’t enough to save your business… what do you do next?In this podcast Dan talks to Chris Blade - the CEO of Cumbria Crystal, the UK’s last manufacturer of luxury English crystal - who made the extraordinary decision to step down to protect something more important than his role: the skills that keep the business alive.This isn’t a podcast about crystal making, it’s about wha
069: The human approach to AI rollout - In Good Company with Aleksandra Brzozowska
What should come first in an AI rollout - people or tech?In this episode of In Good Company, we’re joined by Aleksandra Brzozowska, Head of Learning and Development at Ringier Axel Springer Polska.Ola has helped turn cautious curiosity into real capability at scale - resulting in lowering the level of fear of AI by more than 70% in just one year.In this conversation we explore:✅ Why AI change need
068: Understanding change differentials at work - In Good Company with Steph Oerton
One change, many realities - sound familiar? The challenge organisations face today isn’t just change - it’s that the same change creates very different realities. Depending on your role, your life stage, where you work and what you’re measured on, change can feel like opportunity, pressure, freedom or threat. In this episode of In Good Company, Steph Oerton from Network Rail, draws on 30-years ex
067: Change fatigue is real - In Good Company with Dagmara Ptasińska
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066: How to embed sustainability into strategy - with Sian Modine
In this episode of Impact's In Good Company podcast, we ask: is sustainability going through a profound shift, and what will it look like on the other side? Sian Modine has been shaping how organisations embed sustainability and human rights into the way they work for three decades. She brings her strategic change experience, learning design knowledge and work as facilitator to bare on questions
065: Rethinking resilience - In Good Company with Jay Muthu
Jay Muthu is no stranger to the way challenge can strengthen us. He contracted polio at 18 months old, and his experiences as a disabled child growing up in India have shaped his thinking on ambition, resilience and the importance of role modelling ever since. Jay is currently the Country HR Leader for BT Group in India and has spent his career working for global organisations across the world, wi
064: Why change fails - In Good Company with Duncan Lydon
Impact’s Global Lead of Transformation and Leadership, Duncan Lydon explains why change processes fail 70% of the time and how getting to grips with the emotional core of change can make it lasting and successful. This In Good Company podcast covers: 💬 Why change is fundamentally personal and emotionally driven 💬 How negative past experiences shape resistance to organisational change 💬 Why technic
063: Culture, change and the 'brilliant basics' - In Good Company with Julia Paulding
In a world where change is constant and accelerating, Chief People Officer Julia Paulding joins Dan to explore what it really takes for organisations and leaders to navigate continuous transformation. With over 30 years of experience in people, culture and professional services, Julia shares why the future belongs to organisations that master the human side of change — not just the systems and pro
062: Can we use AI for this? In Good Company with Paulina Bartoszek
Should you use AI - or should you pause? In this episode of In Good Company, AI transformation leader Paulina Bartoszek from Lingaro Group challenges the “move fast” mindset and shows leaders how to experiment responsibly without eroding human capabilities.What’s inside:✅ Can vs. should: why reframing the core AI question changes decisions and risk.✅ SUP model (Speed • Utilisation • Proficiency)—w
061: Stop, start and continue your leadership - In Good Company with Mike Kennedy
Leadership isn’t about titles - it’s about action.In this episode of In Good Company, Mike Kennedy - a learning and leadership development executive with 30 years experience at IPG Media Brands, the NBA, and Tiffany & Co. - reframes leadership as behaviour, not identity. Mike shares practical insights, tackles common myths and uses the simple but powerful framework of stop, start, continue to
060: AI, learning and the future of work - In Good Company with Matt Simmons
We've saved a thought provoking conversation to round off our podcast schedule in 2025. It's time to reflect as we ask Matt Simmons, Senior Manager for L&D UK at Starbucks "what does the future of work look like to you?" Will it be more tech? More AI? Or a renewed focus on human connection?In this episode, Dan and Matt explore what it means to set the learning strategy for over 16,000 partners
059: When leadership meets sustainability - with Lendlease and Impact
How do you inspire thousands of employees to create meaningful impact – and measure it?In this episode of In Good Company, Dan speaks with Edmund McCombs, Head of Social Impact at Lendlease, and Roger Nielsen from Impact, about Springboard – a multi-award-winning programme redefining personal growth and community engagement for over 15 years. Discover:✅ What Springboard is and why it matters✅ How
058: Turtles, teams and transformation - In Good Company with Ulises Ledesma
What can sea turtles teach us about leadership?In this podcast, Dan speaks with Ulises Ledesma about finding purpose, building high-performing teams, and creating cultures that truly connect with people. From saving thousands of turtle eggs to turning around luxury resorts, Ulises shares insights on:Purpose-driven leadershipHuman connection in organisational cultureMotivating teams every day, not
057: Leadership and Learning - In Good Company with Ani Acker
What does learning really mean in 2025? How can L&D leaders keep pace with the rapid evolution of technology, culture, and business strategy?In this episode, Dan is joined by Ani Acker, Strategic Learning Executive with over 25 years’ experience in learning and development. Together, they explore the future of L&D and what it takes to build a truly agile learning culture.💡 Topics include:-
056: Leadership on the frontline - with Hamish Wilson
Let's be honest, leading right now isn't easy. We're all trying to keep up with the pace of change. But what happens when you turn up that dial and leave the corporate office to operate on the frontlines of war zones and natural disasters? In this edition of In Good Company, Dan sits down with Hamish Wilson, a globally respected humanitarian and entrepreneur who uses his experiences fr
Building engagement with Jon Hall
Research shows us that global employee engagement is extremely low, and this comes at a high cost for organisations of all sectors and sizes – and for the global economy. Building engagement is a huge challenge. But what can leaders do about it? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Jon Hall about how to build engagement in your organisation. Based i
Quality listening with Greg Bartlett
How good are your listening skills? We might assume that listening is an innate human ability but, in reality, it’s a skill that must be cultivated. And often what we think counts as listening isn’t listening at all. Deep, active listening is a vital skill for leaders to develop. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Greg Bartlett about how to develo
Coaching for learning and development with Sarah Osteen
The future of leadership is about learning, and this means creating the conditions for others to learn and grow. When it comes to leading learning, there is one leadership style that stands out above all others: coaching. But what exactly is coaching? And how can a leader integrate this into their practice? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Sarah
Developing a learning mindset with Steven Nishida
To quote Alvin Toffler, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” And a learning mindset is the key for this. But what is a learning mindset? And how do you develop one? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Steven Nishida to explore these questions. Based in Lo
Leading through complexity with Agata Stanik
Do the challenges you face at work always feel simple? Can they always be fixed by one person alone? And can they always be solved with the same solutions that you’ve come to rely on in the past? The world is increasingly fraught with complexity, ambiguity and disruption. These challenges require leaders to draw, not on what they know already, but on who they know and what they can learn together.
Understanding empathy with Damiao Lo
In a poll of 14,000 leaders, what emerged as the most important leadership capability? Was it strategic thinking? Decisiveness? Pragmatism? Depending on how much you've already adopted a human-centred approach, you may or may not be surprised to hear that it's empathy. And we couldn't agree more. So why is empathy such an important capability for leaders? And how can leaders work on their ability
Talking self-awareness with Liz Wilson
At Impact, we like to say that self-awareness is the ability to notice yourself in the act of being yourself. It's also the starting point for leadership. But what do we actually mean by self-awareness? And how can leaders develop it? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Liz Wilson about all things self-awareness. Based in the English Lake District,
Building trusting relationships with Anthony Barrett
A leader's success can often be measured by the strength of their relationships. Built on a solid foundation of trust, such relationships enable leaders to listen to other perspectives, ask bold questions, gain a broader understanding before making decisions, and leverage strong human connections for engagement and-buy in. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Da
Navigating technological change with Wendy Lee
Rapid technological change presents organisations with both immense opportunities and significant challenges. But how can leaders understand and implement these technologies without leaving people behind? How can they get better at learning to keep pace with these changes? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan puts these questions to Wendy Lee. Based in New Y
Leading collaboration with Tim Raw
The climate emergency, hybrid working, rapid technological developments, social inequity.... no single person can solve these complex challenges alone. Succeeding now and into the future requires leaders who can collaborate. But what does this mean? What does real collaboration look like and what skills does it require? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan c
055: A look back at the last 6 months of In Good Company with Impact #podcast
In this episode we look back at some of the podcast conversations we've had on In Good Company in the last six months. We pick six clips, featuring:David Pope - on the importance of voice and vocal awareness in virtual communication.Sarmista Mondol - talking about AI's role in talent development and compassionate leadership.Allie Ferrara - who emphasises the importance of providing meaning
Understanding leadership as action with Maggie Pearce
What makes a great leader? Is it certain personality traits or skill sets? A job title? Something you're born with? At Impact we change the narrative on leadership by reframing it as a special type of action. And this action can emerge from anyone at any time. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Maggie Pearce to explore this in more depth. Based in
Exploring curiosity with Trevor Johnson
How curious are you? Do you ask questions more than you make judgments? What role does curiosity play in your everyday life? Impact's approach to leadership starts with noticing that something is needed – leveraging curiosity to increase both inward and outward awareness. In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Trevor Johnson about curiosity. Based in
054: The Leadership Voice with David Pope
Have you found your leadership voice?David Pope joins our podcast to talk about an aspect of leadership we haven't covered in our 50+ episodes - and yet it's one that every leader has. A voice! How often do we stop to think about our voice? Do you spend as much time thinking about how you sound as you do on what you are going to say? What does your leadership voice say about you? How do ot
Developing your reflection skills with Sarah Morris
Reflection is a key part of our approach to both learning and leadership. But what do we mean by reflection? Why is it so important? And how can leaders develop their ability to reflect critically? In this episode, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Sarah Morris all about reflection. Based in Connecticut, Sarah is a Senior Consultant for Impact US. Get your hands
The importance of courage in leadership with Dave Hardegger
Courage is vital to great leadership action. But what exactly is courage? What does it look like? And how do we become more courageous? In this podcast, created exclusively for the Impact leadership playbook, Dan chats to Dave Hardegger about courage. Based in Auckland, Dave is Head of Solutions & Practice for Impact Asia, and Head of Impact New Zealand, Aotearoa. Dave has spent 16 years honin
053: The future of client service - In Good Company with Chris Ranger
What is the future of client service? Chris Ranger has worked in digital first sectors for most of his 38-year career. In this podcast, he joins Dan to discuss if human-centred client service will survive in a digital age. Clients are human. But more and more often client service is performed by a machine. Virtual purchasing is the norm; AI interacts with customers and digital transformation is pa
052: Customer vs employee experience with Will Gibson
Will Gibson describes himself as a 'telecoms retail aficionado and straight-talker' and so who else would we go to in the debate of customer versus employee experience? Research shows that companies with great customer experience have employees that are one and half times more engaged. And if you have highly engaged employees you're likely to be outperforming your competitors by 147%. But which sh
051: The art of balancing innovation & risk with Lee McNabb
Is it possible to be both highly innovative and risk-aware. In this insightful episode, Dan sits down with Lee McNabb, Head of Group Payment Strategy, Partnerships & Innovation at NatWest, to unpack how one of the UK’s largest banks is navigating this exact challenge.We dive deep into:- How innovation and risk coexist in financial services 🏦⚖️- The commercial realities of rolling out new tech
050: Redefining resilience with Dr Alia Bojilova
What does resilience mean to you? What is the connection between resilience and a human-centred approach? How does your organisation support people to cultivate and maintain their own authentic sense of resilience? Dr Alia Bojilova, psychologist, author and Impact senior consultant joins Dan to share her research and expertise on the topic of resilience. In this episode, Alia and Dan discuss com
049: Understanding performance with Roy White
Can you truly excel at work without sacrificing your wellbeing? Roy White has over 30 years’ experience in HR and L&D and a Masters in Sports Psychology. Who better to start the conversation on creating the critical balance between performance, wellbeing and leadership in the workplace? Roy shares valuable insights on how individuals can manage their performance, discusses the importance of
048: Talent transformation and trends with Jane Underwood
Jane Underwood is Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development at IRIS. In this episode of In Good Company, she joins Dan to discuss the critical role of talent development in organisational success. We’re all told that in today's fast-paced world, staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever. But is it? Jane and Dan explore key trends and predictions, including AI-powered lear
047: Talent acquisition and change - In Good Company with Bryan Ong
Talent acquisition and change with Bryan Ong, Director Talent Acquisition at KPMG in Singapore Navigating talent acquisition challenges Bryan Ong is Director of Talent Acquisition at KPMG in Singapore. He joins Dan to talk about talent and change, and how organisations can use their talent strategy to align with future needs and navigate unforeseen challenges. Bryan talks about why hiring should
046: Compliance vs commitment in business transformation with Paul Wise
"You will get resistance, so make a plan for that when it comes."Paul Wise, COO – Innovation and Services Development Leader at GE Vernova has worked in and around some of the most regulated sectors for most of his career. When it comes to introducing, leading and implementing a successful change programme, he knows that the data shows two-thirds of these initiatives will fail. One way to boost th
045: Leading Through Change: The Human Side of Transformation with Allie Ferrara
Allie Ferrara, Senior Director, HR Business Partner at Danone, joins us to discuss some of the biggest concerns facing HR & L&D professionals worldwide. Change, leadership, and people. In this episode Allie shares her invaluable insights into HR transformation and some of her tried and tested methods for leading through change, including the importance of understanding the impact on both the organ
044: Unlocking Neurodiverse Potential with Steve Hill
What is your organisation's point of view on neurodiversity? Is it something your top teams think about? Is it included in your diversity policy, disability policy, or explicitly singled out? Research shows that 15-20% of the world's population is neurodiverse, and according to one report, teams with neurodivergent members can be 30% more productive than those without them. Yet, many peopl
043: Developing Gen Z with Anna Champion
How to develop early careers talent with Anna Champion, CEO, The Talent Lighthouse
Is your organisation set up to empower your early careers talent to thrive? Are you able to support their transition, attracting, developing and retaining the best talent?
Anna Champion has dedicated her career to supporting and engaging future leaders in the workplace. Having recently returned to the UK after
042: GenAI and compassionate leadership - with Sarmista Mondol
GenAI and compassionate leadership with Sarmista Mondol, Global Talent Transformation Leader, IBM
Sarmista Mondol is a global talent transformation expert who has worked at IBM for over a decade. She leads the implementation of talent transformation technologies across industries and does so in a way that prioritises the power of compassion.
On paper, this a fascinating juxtaposition and one th
In Good Company 2024 recap
Join us as we take a look back at some of the conversations we've had over 2024 in our special round-up episode! In a year of incredible it's impossible to pick 'the best' but we've tried to select a flavour of the topics that have been core themes throughout the year.
In this episode, we recap on:
BANI vs VUCA: revisiting our conversation with BANI creator Jamais Cascio
The polycrisis, what thi
041: Is AI going to replace our jobs? with Stacy Eng
Are you an AI Jedi Master? Or much to learn do you have?Stacy Eng is a HR strategist at the forefront of thinking on Artificial Intelligence/Generative AI workforce strategy. With her background in enterprise leadership development, global learning, and HR technologies across financial services, health care and energy organisations, Stacy is the perfect podcast guest to help us understand many of
040: Talent management with Andy MacGovern
Talent management with Andy MacGovern, Global Talent Leader Andy MacGovern has over 25 years of experience in talent management, talent acquisitionand performance management, working globally across various sectors. He holdsan MBA, is part of a PhD research programme and has received awards for hiswork. When we decided it was time to discuss if thewar for talent is over – he was our first choice
039: Building organisational culture with William Lankston
William Lankston is Managing Director of Timpson Direct, part of the renowned British retail service provider. Timpson is a family business, who since 1865, have been offering shoe repairs, key cutting and watch repairs and can be found on most British high streets. They're also celebrated for their unique approach to employee welfare, offering benefits such as free holiday homes and a focus on hi
038: Diversity, change and empowerment with Isabella Echeverri
Isabella Echeverri is a former Olympic and World Cup football player; she's captained every team she was part of, and she is convinced that football / soccer has the power to drive huge change. We first met Isabella at Common Goal's Football for Sustainability Summit during the European Championships in Berlin in 2024, and she joins our podcast to talk about diversity, change and empowerment. She’
037: Leading with AI: transforming organisational culture - with Michael Molinaro
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036: Systems leadership with Dr. Kate Simpson
Dr Kate Simpson is Director of the Systemcraft Institute and joins our podcast to talk about systems leadership.The world is facing more challenges than ever before. Climate change, migration, inequality, food security... the list goes on. These are big complex challenges, so big, that they can't possibly have a single owner. They are global and systemic; they need careful thought as their interco
035: Mental health and performance with Dr. Jenn Gandhi
Dr Jenn Gandhi attributes the opening scenes of The Silence and the Lambs, synchronised swimming and a sense of adventure for taking her down her career path. Tune in to this episode to hear from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager at The Football Association on the power and scope football has to enable positive change, how you can recognise burnout and what are the most important things for
034: What can leaders learn from the Olympics? with Sue Hunt
Sue Hunt was the Director of Strategic Programmes for the London 2012 Olympic Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This podcast isn't just for people who are interested in the Olympics, it’s a fascinating ‘behind the scenes’ into what it takes to manage what is often described as the biggest logistical exercise in peacetime. Join us as Sue shares her experiences and strategies
033: Is BANI the new VUCA? with Jamais Cascio
Jamais Cascio is a futurist. He’s spent the past 20+ years thinking, writing and speaking about what might happen, speculating about possibility and more importantly, the consequences of those possibilities. He created the BANI framework in 2018 and six years later, Impact is the first UK/US based organisation to invite him to speak about it. BANI is a framework for articulating what reality feels
032: Is VUCA still relevant? with Kay Woodburn
VUCA is an acronym first introduced in the early 1990s by the American Military to describe extreme conditions after the Cold War. It stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous and took off in a business context after the 2008 global financial crisis. We published a blog about it then, and over 15 years on, it still makes our ‘most read’ list every year. But is VUCA still relevant today
031: The coaching advantage with Sarah Brammeier
Sarah Brammeier is Head of Executive Coaching Practice at Impact and is passionate about coaching. She believes that facing and exploring uncertainty and difference is essential to being, learning and leading in our age. This episode touches on how coaching can support people to explore their edges, to learn what is required to get them to their goals and to see if AI could ever step into this rol
030: How to navigate the polycrisis with Thimon De Jong
Thimon De Jong is a world-renowned behavioural expert, author and keynote speaker who helps organisations to become future proof by using a combination of academic research, entertaining insights and practical take-aways. In this episode, he joins Dan to talk about the world we're operating in, how to navigate the polycrisis and the human side of future tech. Listen again 029: The changing world
029: The changing world of HR with François Wang
François Wang is a Senior Human Resources Director at Revlon. In this episode he shares his insights and best practices on the changing world of HR and joins Dan in a thought-provoking discussion on the role of technology and AI in talent development. Listen again 028: Exploration, ecology and values with Paul Rose Coming up 030: The human side of future tech with Thimon De Jong To learn more abou
028: Exploration, ecology and values with Paul Rose
Paul Rose is one of the world's most experienced divers, field science and polar experts. He operates at the front line of exploration, helping scientists unlock and communicate global mysteries in the most remote and challenging regions of the planet. In this podcast, he joins Dan to talk about exploration, ecology, environment and the learnings that business can take from the world of science.
027: Change, growth and sustainability with Simon Henzell-Thomas
Simon Henzell-Thomas is Global Director for Climate and Nature at Ingka Group (IKEA). He joins us to talk transformation, influence, and the huge potential big business has to effect change. Tune in to find out if change, growth and sustainability go hand in hand and what can you do to change your approach and grow engagement.
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026: What is experiential learning? with Chiara Fregonese
026: What is experiential learning? with Chiara Fregonese
Chiara Fregonese has been a senior consultant at Impact Italia for 13 years. She’s instrumental in designing, delivering, developing, and evaluating our experiential programmes and approach. In this episode she joins Dan to explore what experiential learning is, what an Impact programme might look like, and how experiential learning can work for organisations and individuals from across the genera
025: Learning and leadership culture with Dani Saadu
Dani Saadu is an experienced people and culture leader with a background in talent development. He joins Dan hot from his first book launch to discuss what contribution learning and leadership can have on your culture, the role talent management plays in your strategy and what the next people challenge that organisations need to be looking out for is.
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024: Wellbeing, resilience and m
024: Wellbeing, resilience and mitigating burnout with Sahar Muhsin Laufman
Sahar Muhsin Laufman joins us to talk about wellbeing, resilience and mitigating burnout. Her conversation with Dan covers the individual, the leader, the leader of a team and the organisation. How can you create a healthy culture and what are the individual skills that can make the most difference? She also ends with a five-minute exercise that you can easily do at your desk, on the move or whene
023: Shiny penny syndrome with Ségolène Brantshen
In this episode, we’re joined by Ségolène Brantschen to explore shiny penny syndrome – that tendency to be drawn away from your current goals and projects by the allure of something new and shiny. We’ll talk about how it can affect you and your organisation, and how to work it to your advantage and stay focused on your goals. Let this podcast be a useful distraction in your day…
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022: Disruption for positive change with Laura Chase
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave an established career and join a start up? And not just any start up, but one aiming to differentiate themselves by having a clear social purpose in a sector already full of well-established global names. Laura Chase did just this when she joined WeAre8, the latest social media app battling to find a space on our phones. Laura’s conversation wi
021: Leading organisational change with Darren Evans
Darren Evans was less than six months into his role of CEO at Calder Stewart, New Zealand's leading property and construction solutions provider when the pandemic hit. This is his story of how to lead organisational change in unprecedented times. The podcast is bursting with energy, insights and tips on how to lead effective change, what leadership is required across an organisation and how to
020: Learning from experience with David Williams
Could you imagine taking a start up from a kitchen table to a global organisation?
David Williams founded Impact in 1980 with nothing more than an idea and a passion for people development. In this episode he reflects on what shapes an organisation over 40 years, the power business has to drive the change the world needs and why experiential learning works.
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019: Making every voice he
019: Making every voice heard with Kaja Podgórna-Strzelec
Kaja Podgorna-Strzelec is HR Director at PwC Polska. In this episode she joins Dan to talk about the challenges facing HR, how to hear from every voice in the organisation (spoiler alert, it’s not just in a customer survey) and how coaching can be used to solve problems.
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018: Has HR lost its soul? with Christoph Williams, Sony Europe
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020: Learning from experience with Davi
018: Has HR lost its soul? with Christoph Williams
Christoph Williams is Head of Talent and Leadership Development at Sony Europe. In this episode Christoph and Dan start with a big question: Has HR lost its soul? They don’t just cover what this means for HR, but they move on to discuss the impact AI might have upon the human element of HR, practical takeaway tips for instilling a culture of leadership and the link between internal and external cu
017: How to build and inspire teams with Beat Calabretti
Beat Calabretti (Global VP Talent at Barry Callebaut Group) has been designing impactful culture and people strategies for over two decades. But what does it take to build a successful team? Is there a magic formula to inspire and lead teams? Tune in to Beat’s conversation with Dan if you’re interested in nurturing a learning culture in a hybrid environment, or finding out what the five key elemen
016: Making business more human with Katherine Wässer
Katherine Wässer changed her career path to take on a brand-new role at Jaguar Land Rover as Head of Purpose & Culture Transformation. In this podcast, Katherine talks to Dan about making purpose meaningful, driving a global culture change initiative and why human-centred organisations are so important. Katherine also talks about burnout, career changes and dragon boat racing.
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015: Leadership lessons from a CEO with Emanuela Trentin
It’s not often you get to ask a CEO for their leadership lessons. And as the Fortune Global 500 reported the number of female CEOs on their list hit a record high of 4.8% last year – it’s even rarer when that CEO is a woman. We’re delighted to be joined in this episode by Emanuela Trentin, CEO at Siram Veolia based in Milan. Dan talks to Emanuela about her experiences covering topics from trust to
