In Good Company with Impact

Dan Jones @ Impact

Impact’s ‘In Good Company’ podcasts feature conversations with global thought leaders who have an innovative, creative, and future-focused approach to leadership, learning and current trends. In each episode, host Dan Jones dives straight into some of the biggest challenges leaders are facing today. Tune in for insights on leadership growth, team development, and organizational transformation. Learn more about Impact and how we can help you liberate the human potential in your organization at https://www.impactinternational.com

  1. 064: Why change fails - In Good Company with Duncan Lydon

    18H AGO

    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 technical change mapping works - but cultural change doesn’t fit neatly on a plan 💬 How experiential learning creates real behaviour shifts 💬 Why fear, uncertainty and loss derail change processes 💬 The skills leaders need to tune into emotion, create clarity and connect people to the bigger picture If you're navigating transformation, supporting teams through uncertainty, or redesigning culture, this conversation offers a context rich and deeply human perspective on what truly makes change stick. “People ask: how is this going to affect me? Emotions drive behaviour - but organisations rarely give that enough attention.” Listen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit: Our website: https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin:   / impact-international_2   In Good Company on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52pryH8... Dan Jones on LinkedIn:   / danjones87   Duncan Lydon on LinkedIn:   / duncanlydon

    40 min
  2. 063: Culture, change and the 'brilliant basics' - In Good Company with Julia Paulding

    FEB 3

    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 processes.In this episode of In Good Company podcast, we dive into:💬 Why change fatigue is rising and how leaders can protect their people💬 The “brilliant basics” that keep teams grounded during uncertainty💬 The shift from soft skills to power skills💬 How culture, communication, trust and empathy shape successful change💬 The impact of AI on people, leadership and workplace expectations💬 Why supportive, human‑centred leadership matters more now than everIf you're leading teams, managing transformation, or trying to build a culture that thrives through constant change, this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and practical takeaways.“My biggest challenge is making sure my fantastic team is supported to lead change when they’re dealing with so much themselves.” Julia Paulding Listen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not follow us? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit: Our website: https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2/ Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/

    40 min
  3. 062: Can we use AI for this? In Good Company with Paulina Bartoszek

    JAN 20

    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)—why it helped early on, and why it’s not enough now. ✅ Experimentation beats restriction: making testing your guiding principle for adoption at scale. ✅ No finish line: defining success on an AI journey that keeps evolving. ✅ Protecting the human edge: avoiding cognitive skill erosion as generative tools proliferate. ✅ Data you can trust: why quality, structure, and governance are non‑negotiable for good AI.Listen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe to our YouTube and Spotify channels so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit: https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2 In Good Company on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52pryH8Tden6lJcJ2rPlPj Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/ Paulina Bartoszek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinabartoszek/ Lingaro Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lingaro Lingaro's article on AI adoption: LINK

    33 min
  4. 061: Stop, start and continue your leadership - In Good Company with Mike Kennedy

    JAN 6

    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 do this. Dan and Mike's conversation includes how leaders can: ✅ Stop outdated myths and practices that hold people back. ✅ Start behaviours that spark motivation and collaboration. ✅ Continue timeless habits that anchor effective learning, and great leadership. 💬 “Leadership isn’t about who you are, it’s about what you do.” Mike Kennedy Listen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/ Mike Kennedy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennedy4m4s/

    51 min
  5. 060: AI, learning and the future of work - In Good Company with Matt Simmons

    12/02/2025

    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 at a globally recognised brand. Their conversation dives into: ☕️ The ethical and thoughtful integration of AI in workplace learning ☕️ The role of human leadership in an AI-driven future ☕️ Why DEIB matters more than ever ☕️ How Starbucks is preparing its people for what’s next. 💬 “There will be certain core human leadership qualities which persist throughout history… I don’t think AI can or will replace those.” Matt Simmons Listen / watch now to find out more. 🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments. To learn more about Impact, please visit https://www.impactinternational.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2 Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjones87/ Matt Simmons on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-simmons-96608018/

    41 min

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Impact’s ‘In Good Company’ podcasts feature conversations with global thought leaders who have an innovative, creative, and future-focused approach to leadership, learning and current trends. In each episode, host Dan Jones dives straight into some of the biggest challenges leaders are facing today. Tune in for insights on leadership growth, team development, and organizational transformation. Learn more about Impact and how we can help you liberate the human potential in your organization at https://www.impactinternational.com

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