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My latest podcast interview was with Caroline Flanagan, the ‘Imposter Syndrome Coach for Lawyers’.

Among many areas Caroline and I talked about: a) Her understanding of what Imposter Syndrome is, b) Why she feels so passionately about this topic, c) Whether she believe being labelled with imposter syndrome is helpful or detrimental, d) How Imposter Syndrome manifests and the symptoms (Caroline's 4 horsemen), e) What people can do to overcome this (and ACCEPTANCE is a key word here!

In my latest podcast episode I explore Optimism in detail and share strategies to be more optimistic in your outlook.



*** In this episode I look at:



Why our default wiring has a tendency towards Pessimism +

Why would you want to be more optimistic? +

What are some proven benefits +

Strategies to be more optimistic +

Examples of research into optimism +

How optimism can change your results

In this podcast I look at:



The importance of reflection to assess what went well, not so well and your priorities are for 2023 +

Clarifying the direction you intend to go in as you set sail in January +

The goals, skills and changes that need to be made to grow +

Quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily planning +

The habits and routines that will bring the best out of you and your people +

What are your sharks, lifebuoys, clouds and sunrays?

Racism is still such a critical ‘stubborn devil’ for us all to work on and eradicate. Claudia’s journey and insights bring awareness for us all, especially those of us in more privileged positions.

Among many areas, Claudia and I talked about:



- Why racism is still such an important matter to address in the workplace and society at large

- How the George Floyd killing has triggered changes for good and bad

- Why Black Lives Matter is a cause to get behind

- As white people, should we see someone’s colour?

- What is the ‘Success Equation of Black and Asian Women’?

- Why it’s important to focus on acts of ‘micro aggression’ as well as institutionalised racism

- What leaders and organisations can do to step up and make a change

On this episode Andrea and I talked about:

- What made the difference for Leicester Tigers to win the premiership this year

- What it would feel like to come 2nd or lower this season

- The critical importance of transparency

- The positive and negative ends of a battery

- "If you leave voids people will fill them"

- Why leaders need head space

- Survival psychology and specifically tribal behaviour in organisations

- Andrea's personal challenges with her own thinking and decision making

- Leaving things in a better place than you found them

On the Podcast Episode Fiona Kearns and I discussed:

• What the central parts are that Fiona does in her consultancy role

• The ‘hang ups’ she sees that stop leaders projecting a ‘confident powerful presence’

• What Fiona’s views are on the ‘career injuries’ that can leave a lasting mark on leaders

• The most important things for a leader to work on to grow in their role

• What the challenges are that are unique to C-Suite leaders

• What success truly looks like for a senior leader