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What’s required from Executive Leaders has changed. Find out how executive leaders and executive teams can survive and thrive in our disrupted world. Interviews with CEOs and insights from Waldencroft’s Dr Jacqueline Conway. Waldencroft is a consulting practice dedicated to helping executive leaders anticipate, navigate and lead. Find us at https://waldencroft.com/

4 DAYS AGO

#61 Developing partnerships for a sustainable future with Hugh Kelly

In this week’s episode I’m joined by Hugh Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Simply Blue Group. Hugh shares his inspiring journey from a young entrepreneur in Ireland to a global leader in renewable energy innovation. Together, we explore how Simply Blue is transforming the blue economy by developing cutting-edge projects in floating offshore wind, sustainable aviation fuels, and aquaculture. Hugh also opens up about: How partnerships are the cornerstone of success in high-risk industries,Navigating leadership challenges in a dynamic and fast-changing world,His uplifting perspective on the global fight against climate change after attending COP29.

37 min
NOV 21

#60 Vision and bravery in leadership with Mike Pettigrew

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Pettigrew, the CEO of ASCO, a global leader in materials management and logistics for the energy sector. Mike’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From reshaping undervalued organizations to leading transitions in one of the world’s most dynamic industries, he shares his candid insights on what it takes to lead with vision, bravery, and a people-first mindset in uncertain times.In this episode, we dive into: How bravery and confidence can transform an organization.Navigating the shift from oil and gas to renewables.Leading with clarity and conviction during times of change.The importance of building cultures where everyone can thrive.A Chartered Engineer, Mike spent his formative years with Rolls-Royce Industrial Power in various roles and International locations. In more entrepreneurial roles, he has spent time in the Aerospace/Automotive supply chain with Gardener Aerospace before landing at Babcock International. Here he is best known for establishing a marine design business which grew from 120 people to 1200 people in 6 years. It became the largest business in its field in Europe. More recently Mike joined ASCO, the specialist logistics and materials management business. He was appointed CEO following its acquisition by the private equity firm Endless. If you'd like to stay up to date with the exciting things we're doing in Waldencroft, you can sign up to receive our newsletter here https://waldencroft.com/newsletter/

38 min
NOV 7

#59 How Arup are shaping a better world with Loraine Martins,OBE

Ever wondered what it takes to build a truly inclusive global organisation? In our latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Loraine Martins, the inspiring Global Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Director at Arup. Loraine has a fascinating journey, from working on the London Olympic Park to leading Arup’s mission of “shaping a better world.” In our conversation, Loraine opened up about what “shaping a better world” means in practical terms. For Arup, it’s more than just a tagline. It’s about designing spaces that serve diverse communities, fostering a workplace where every voice feels valued, and aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals to ensure a positive impact on both people and the planet.

32 min
OCT 24

#58 Executive Loneliness with Nick Jonsson

There’s an epidemic of executive loneliness is the corporate world today. On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Nick Jonsson, author of Executive Loneliness, where he shares his personal experiences of striving for success whilst struggling with the negative consequences of a winning mindset. He shares how self-doubt, anxiety and a colluding organisational culture that simply wanted to him to smile and be successful led him to turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, including addiction, and eventually to him leaving the corporate world in a personal crisis. Whilst at his own rock bottom, a friend of Nick’s took his own life. It was then that he realised how important it is that we support leaders who may be experiencing loneliness and depression in the workplace. This provided a catalyst for a new life purpose and the drive to turn his life around and help others. You can find out more about Nick at his website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/

44 min
OCT 3

#57 Getting the most from your Senior Leadership Community

Our latest podcast episode dives deep into how to transform your Senior Leadership Community into a dynamic force that drives your strategy forward! In this episode, we’ll explore:How to structure your Senior Leadership Community to function as a cohesive, high-performing teamThe secret to unlocking the full potential of your senior leaders beyond their day-to-day rolesWhy poor team dynamics and weak accountability might be holding your business backWhat makes a senior leadership group more than just a collection of functional headsWe’re unpacking the twin challenges of structure and development, and how deeply intertwined they are in maximising the performance of your Senior Leadership Community, like a double helix of DNA. Just as DNA transmits essential genetic information, these two elements—how your leaders are structured and how they are developed—are critical for successful strategy execution and operational excellence. Listen in as I share real-world examples and our latest thinking on how to balance structure and development for real, tangible outcomes in your leadership team. You can sign up to receive our new White Paper here. Just put Helix in the notes and we’ll be sure to get it to you. https://waldencroft.com/contact/

18 min
SEP 19

#56 In Praise of Slow with Carl Honoré

Is your life an endless rush from one thing to the next? That was certainly the case for Carl Honoré, my guest on today’s podcast. He is the author of the phenomenally successful book In Praise of Slow. Carl explains his journey to the slow movement, triggered by an epiphany of recognising the need to slow down and reconnect with the art of living in the moment when he found himself trying to rush the bedtime stories to his son. He discusses how our fast-paced culture permeates all aspects of life, from the boardroom to the bedroom. And he shares examples of absurd manifestations of the go-faster culture, such as speed yoga and drive-through funerals! The executives I work with are incredibly busy and have large and important portfolios of work that they’re managing. They're also experiencing an epidemic of burnout. The idea of slowing down is anathema to many executives. But as Carl explains, slowing down is not just about reducing speed but about being present and doing things well. It’s also about knowing when speed is important, and when giving yourself a bit more space around your work would enhance it immeasurably. __ Carl Honoré is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and two-time TED speaker. The Wall Street Journal hailed him as “an in-demand spokesman on slowness.” CBC Sunday Edition called him “the world’s leading evangelist for the Slow Movement.” His bestselling books have been published in 36 languages. While researching his first book, In Praise of Slow, Carl got slapped with a speeding ticket. This link has all of his books, courses, etc in one place: https://linktr.ee/carlhonore In case you missed it, he made a thing recently for BBC Radio 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0021hc4

58 min
SEP 5

#55 Balancing AI & Human-Centric Leadership with Bertie Tonks

How do we balance AI integration with a human-centred organisational culture? In this episode I’m joined by Bertie Tonks, Chief People Officer at Collinson and a 2023 HR Industry Influencer to explore this pivotal question. We dive into the impact of AI on leadership, performance management, and workplace culture. And Bertie shares how his lifelong passion for skateboarding shapes his leadership approach and offers insights into fostering high-performance teams in the digital age. Tune in to learn how AI can transform work processes without compromising the human touch—and what leaders need to consider to thrive in this evolving landscape. More about Bertie... Bertie was awarded the prestigious HR’s Most Influential Practitioner Award 2023 by HR Magazine and in 2024 was inducted into the HR’s Most Influential Hall of Fame. Bertie describes himself as a skateboarder, he believes this is what defines him as a person above all else. He is a skateboarder who just happens to do HR. He is currently the Chief People Officer for a company called Collinson, the global leader in Loyalty and Benefits for some of the world’s largest brands. He passionate about people and transforming the world of work and this is apparent in the lasting positive impact of everything he does. He is determined to ensure generations working both now and the future get to benefit of working in more human centred organisations. Thriving on challenging conventional thinking and best practice, instead he favours experimentation, looking at traditional business challenges from a different perspective. Bertie has spent most of his career operating as both an in-house expert and management consultant, creating strong links between people and strategy. He’s had two expatriate assignments in MENA and the Americas, with experience stretching across a range of industry sectors such as Media, Retail, Financial Services and even Oil & Gas where he would spend a lot of his time on platforms in the middle of the North Sea. Outside of work, Bertie supports the Employers Initiative against Domestic, encouraging organisations to make a meaningful difference to survivors and perpetrators. He also supports various charities such as the Concrete Jungle Foundation, focused on building skateparks in troubled parts of the word, providing fun, safe access and a sense of belonging and purpose for young people. He loves what he does and it shows in the way he works!

44 min
AUG 22

#54 - On 'being' an authentic leader

What does it mean to be authentic as a leader? Are there ways of being that are authentic, or is it just an excuse for some pretty bad behaviour under the guise of 'that's just me, I say it like I see it?" Welcome to the new season of the Advanced Executive Leadership podcast. We're back to a fortnightly cadence with guests, and solo episodes. Here is access to the Chip Souba article I reference, "The Being of Leadership". https://peh-med.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1747-5341-6-5

16 min

What’s required from Executive Leaders has changed. Find out how executive leaders and executive teams can survive and thrive in our disrupted world. Interviews with CEOs and insights from Waldencroft’s Dr Jacqueline Conway. Waldencroft is a consulting practice dedicated to helping executive leaders anticipate, navigate and lead. Find us at https://waldencroft.com/

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