Alongsider - finding your place and taking your place Philip J H Crocker

Alongsider is in conversation with Philippa White, CEO of TIE Leadership (The International Exchange). We hear how inspiration at her uncle's funeral (he was doctor to Nelson Mandela) moved her to start her business. TIE offers people an experiential challenge that brings them fully alive to who they are in a visceral way - quite unlike other development programmes. 'I take leaders and teams to edge of their mental maps, and gently nudge them off.' We hear how a programme in Malawi influenced not just the locality, the nation but then Global Community. This is a very different kind of intervention which has the potential to really influence the world of work forever. Her recent book 'ROH - return on humanity' captures stories across sectors and continents and seeks to influence and 'challenge broken systems'. An amazing conversation, Phillipa's enthusiasm is infectious.

Alongsider is in conversation with Sir Steven Wilkinson, a very different energy within the financial and business community. Before the recording, he quoted from Deuteronomy 8 - Since there will never cease to be some in need  on the earth, I therefore command you, "Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbour in your land". We meet a very different thinker and protagonist who encourages the pursuit of evolutionary growth only after some sound reflection. Considering the impact for ourselves as much as for all those particpating in the system. This is a very rounded view and seems at one level quite partial. It does not take long however, for the full breadth of his ambition and vision to emerge. This is in no way self seeking and reveals a holistic perspective that is refreshing, exihilarating and not without challenge. Enjoy!

Alongsider meets a real hands on expert in OKRs, Coach and Considerate Helper with steel beneath an unassumingly benign exterior. No wonder she is in demand as an encourager and facilitator in Global OKR forums. Her approach is beguilingly quiet and gentle and brings with it a powerful impact. Mel is a refreshing and joyful energy which many of our organisations are seeking without knowing quite how to define it. Melanie gently guides me through a real OKR coaching session giving me solid next steps! Mrs C will be impressed and delighted! Mel is a mother of 2 small ones and has chosen a slower pace for now...until she choses to pick up the pace at the right time for herself, her family and those she seeks to influence. Join us, this is vintage Alongsider. 

Alongsider has a change of pace as we meet Mia Ganda, a highly accomplished polymath and intense creative - with expertise in Leadership Development, Mental Health and 'Emotional Granularity'. She started out as a Model, has worked in Fashion and Sports Management where she had a successful career and despite having 'little experience as a negotiator' was the preferred agent for some great national football talent. She returned to full time education and completed 3 degrees in Finance and Business and a Masters in 2 years. She now has a broad practice with CEO's and teams as coach. Interested in intimacy in the business context, she has collaborated with Deepak Chopra on an Emotional Intimacy course for the app Jiyo. She is based between Berlin and London and travels widely. A free spirit, Mia shares her story with significant gentleness of strength and elan. Enjoy! 

Alongsider in conversation with one of life's great enthusiasts and a very generous energy - Professor of Psychology. Generosity begets generosity - some who he tells me likes to say 'yes' as a default. Although an acclaimed academic, he is also an accomplished consultant and much in demand. Among his criteria for accepting opportunities are - will it be fun, make money and will there be data! He is not afraid to stick his neck out on occasion and his long running column in the Sunday Times sometimes attracted 'hate mail'. We discuss this and much more. If you seek to get beyond the noise and babble, this will offer insight.  Join us, it will be fun and there will be data. 

Alongsider is in conversation with Terrence Hackett whose early career in Journalism led to an interest in education and he now leads in education and workplace design with McKinsey & Co. He is a dedicated family man and from where his curiosity, growth mindset and interest in ‘how we relate to each other’ stems. He says 'dancing and playing with siblings and 45 cousins in a sweaty basement' made this come very naturally to him! This also helps him be 'comfortable with chaos'. This affable exterior does not hide a steely resolve to secure great impact for clients based on sound research. Also, to curate a culture within the company which attracts, develops and excites world class talent. We discuss the potential for AI in Education and our organisations in a wide ranging conversation. Join us, you will not be disappointed.