Learn why speaking up at work matters. Anneli Blundell and Goutam Basak explore courage, dissenting views, and how leaders can create safer conversations.
Key to Influence People - Take on Board Podcast with Helga Svendsen
I had the pleasure of joining Helga Svendsen’s podcast to dive into one of my favorite topics: Influence with Impact.
In the boardroom (or anywhere, really), influence isn’t just about making noise—it’s about understanding who’s in the room, what matters to them, and why. As I like to say, influence is just good communication on steroids!
In our chat we covered the subtle yet powerful art of connecting with decision-makers and peers alike—because sometimes, influence has to happen without the power of a title. It’s all about those informal, meaningful connections that really move the needle.
Connect with Confidence Podcast - Building Stronger Communication Within Your Team
Let’s talk about team communication.
It’s not enough THAT we talk to each other, it’s also HOW we talk to each other that counts. And to get better at that we need to reflect, review and refine the process of our discussions, not just the content of them.
It’s like trying to get better at piano by playing for 10,000 hours without review or adjustment. The 10,000 hours of playing bad piano won’t make you an expert, but 10,000 hours that is constantly reviewed, refine and adjusted, definitely will.
How do we expand what good leadership looks like so more people fit into this box
Traditional notions of leadership often exclude diverse voices and perspectives, perpetuating inequality and limiting progress. By expanding our definition of good leadership, we create space for a multitude of talents and experiences to flourish, driving innovation and fostering a more equitable society.
If you are keen to see a shift in the way we discuss what ‘good leadership looks like’ then you might enjoy this talk too…
Immediate & Affirmative Feedback - Interview with Nina Sunday
Difference Project - Ability to reckon with change
Interview with Nina Sunday - Developing Direct Reports
Difference Project - Dimensions of Difference
A snippet of a podcast discussion on The Difference Project - We were discussing the dimensions of difference we wanted to explore. For me, the opportunity around difference goes beyond the intellectual experience of recognising (or even appreciating) the differences between individuals. I'm more interested in how we deal with the daily discomfort of difference. And more importantly, what we do about it to transform these feelings of discomfort into moments of curiosity. An opportunity for connection and inclusion. It's a bit more confronting, but this is how we create real change in the diversity space. What do you think?
Strength and Warmth
Why do technical leaders need to build more warmth and supportive leaders build more authority? Short answer: As leaders we need to run the race on both legs. When we overuse one style we are not leveraging our full potential, nor engaging our whole audience. Listen in to a short snippet of my interview with Daniel Murray, as he asks me about the significance of building both warmth and strength as a leader and why it's important. Hint: It has to do with Jungian Psychology :)