Beyond Potential

HEX and Potentia
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Beyond Potential is an entertaining, informative, and immersive podcast about how individuals, teams, and organisations, can maximise their performance and be at their absolute best. If you’re a CEO, Chief HR Officer, senior leader, or just aspire to become more effective, and happier in your role, then this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Tom Emery of HEX and Tom Mason of Potentia, we provide our own observations and expertise, and hear from diverse and interesting guests with great stories. Hit subscribe and join us for insights, inspiration, and hopefully a few laughs along the way. We have a website dedicated to Beyond Potential at www.beyond-potential.co.uk and you can email us at info@beyond-potential.co.uk. You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

  1. 15h ago

    Ep 109: Understanding the imposter phenomenon - with guest Kate Atkin

    In this episode of Beyond Potential, Tom Emery and Tom Mason are joined by Kate Atkin, author of The Imposter Phenomenon: Why You Feel Like a Fraud and What to Do About It, to explore why "imposter syndrome" isn't actually the right term, and what's really going on when we don't believe we deserve our own success. Kate explains the difference between phenomenon and syndrome, why imposter feelings aren't about humility but a genuine belief that our achievements weren't earned, and how factors like the "tall poppy" mindset, class, accent and early childhood labelling can quietly shape how we see ourselves for decades. She shares findings from her PhD research, and practical strategies like the "Yes, and" technique for genuinely internalising positive feedback. The conversation also covers how imposter feelings act as a career inhibitor, holding people back from promotions or leading them to demote themselves, and what leaders can do differently when they spot these patterns in their team.   Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Follow Kate on Instagram Explore more from Kate Kate's book: The Imposter Phenomenon   More from Beyond Potential: Website: www.beyond-potential.co.uk Email: info@beyond-potential.co.uk. Connect with Tom Mason: www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-mason-coach Connect with Tom Emery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-emery-b8809818/ You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

    Ep 109: Understanding the imposter phenomenon - with guest Kate Atkin

  2. Sep 25

    Ep 108: Are you ready to future-proof your leadership? - with guest Dr Rosie Ward

    In this episode of Beyond Potential, Tom Emery is joined by Dr Rosie Ward, coach, speaker, founder and CEO of Salveo Partners and author of Future-Proofing Leadership, to explore why even the highest-achieving leaders get in their own way. Rosie shares the research behind her book, which identified seven "faulty programs," that quietly sabotage leadership behaviour from beneath the surface. She explains why simply teaching leaders new skills and tools often fails, and why the real work starts with naming and understanding the "inner operating system" driving our behaviour. The conversation also explores Rosie's own journey from kinesiology and the fitness industry to organisational psychology, why healing the emotion isn't the same as healing the underlying narrative, and how leaders can start to reconnect with their core values rather than living for other people's opinions and expectations. Connect with Rosie Visit: www.drrosieward.com Explore Salveo Partners Rosie's book: Future-Proofing Leadership   More from Beyond Potential: Website: www.beyond-potential.co.uk Email: info@beyond-potential.co.uk. Connect with Tom Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-mason-b9531252/ Connect with Tom Emery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-emery-b8809818/ You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

    Ep 108: Are you ready to future-proof your leadership? - with guest Dr Rosie Ward

  3. Sep 18

    Ep 107: The emotional demands of leadership - with guest Dina Smith

    In this episode of Beyond Potential, Tom Emery and Tomas Mason are joined by executive coach, author, and speaker Dina Smith to explore the emotional realities of leadership. Drawing on the ideas from her book Emotionally Charged, Dina explains why the emotional demands placed on leaders have grown significantly in recent years and why managing emotions has become an essential leadership skill. Together, they discuss emotionally charged conversations, emotional labour, compassionate leadership and practical strategies for handling difficult situations with confidence and empathy. From navigating redundancies to preparing for high-pressure meetings, Dina shares approaches that help leaders regulate their own emotions while supporting others. This episode is for anyone looking to build emotional resilience, lead with greater compassion and create healthier, more human workplaces. Connect with Dina on LinkedIn Explore more from Dina Dina's book: Emotionally Charged   More from Beyond Potential: Website: www.beyond-potential.co.uk Email: info@beyond-potential.co.uk. Connect with Tom Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-mason-b9531252/ Connect with Tom Emery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-emery-b8809818/ You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

    Ep 107: The emotional demands of leadership - with guest Dina Smith

  4. Sep 11

    Ep 106: What does it take to be a great mentor? - with guest Stephen Baxter

    In this episode of Beyond Potential, Tom Mason flies solo and is joined by Stephen Baxter, executive coach, mentor, and founder of Nine Dots Coaching and host of the peer-to-peer leadership group LeadersLab, to explore what it really takes to be a great mentor. Stephen shares his journey from co-founding and exiting a financial planning business to building a coaching practice from scratch, including giving his services away for free in the early days to build credibility.  The conversation also covers the power of peer-to-peer support for senior leaders, the loneliness that comes with responsibility, and why proper "contracting" at the start of any coaching or mentoring relationship can save you from almost every difficult conversation down the line. Connect with Stephen Visit Nine Dots Coaching Explore LeadersLab   More from Beyond Potential: Website: www.beyond-potential.co.uk Email: info@beyond-potential.co.uk. Connect with Tom Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-mason-b9531252/ Connect with Tom Emery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-emery-b8809818/ You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

    Ep 106: What does it take to be a great mentor? - with guest Stephen Baxter

  5. Sep 4

    Ep 105: How can we be really productive? - with guest Grace Marshall

    In this episode of Beyond Potential, Tom Emery and Tom Mason are joined by Grace Marshall, productivity expert, speaker, and author, to explore what it really means to be productive. Grace explains the difference between feeling productive and actually being productive, why attention and emotion management matter as much as time management, and why chasing "efficiency" can quietly stop us from innovating or growing. She shares the concept of "high functioning fear," and how fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses show up disguised as busyness, ambition or hard work. The conversation also covers identity and busyness, the "Tigger boss" dynamic and its impact on teams, and why time you enjoy wasting is never really wasted. Connect with Grace Visit: www.gracemarshall.com Grace's books   More from Beyond Potential: Website: www.beyond-potential.co.uk Email: info@beyond-potential.co.uk. Connect with Tom Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-mason-b9531252/ Connect with Tom Emery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-emery-b8809818/ You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

    Ep 105: How can we be really productive? - with guest Grace Marshall

  6. Aug 28

    Ep 104: Meaning, myths, and burnout at work - with guests Leanne and Al Elliott

    In this episode of Beyond Potential, Tom Emery and Tom Mason are joined by Al and Leanne Elliott, co-founders of Oblong HQ and hosts of The Truth, Lies and Work podcast, to explore what's really driving disengagement, burnout and bad hiring decisions in today's workplace. They discuss the change from work as a means to financial security to work as a source of meaning, and why "job hugging" doesn't necessarily mean your people are engaged. Al and Leanne share why culture fit is one of the most persistent hiring myths in business, why it predicts almost nothing about future performance. The conversation also explores the pushback against "AI slop" to the limits of AI coaching, and how leaders can use AI to support, rather than replace, good judgement and human relationships. A brilliant, funny and refreshingly honest conversation for any leader who wants to build a positive workplace. Connect with Al Elliott Connect with Leanne Elliott Visit Oblong HQ Listen to Truth, Lies and Work podcast   More from Beyond Potential: Website: www.beyond-potential.co.uk Email: info@beyond-potential.co.uk. Connect with Tom Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-mason-b9531252/ Connect with Tom Emery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-emery-b8809818/ You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

    Ep 104: Meaning, myths, and burnout at work - with guests Leanne and Al Elliott

  7. Aug 21

    Ep 103: Our biggest plans yet - with co-hosts Tom Mason and Tom Emery

    For the final part of our 100th episode celebration, George Bettany looks ahead with Tom Emery and Tom Mason at what's next for Beyond Potential, and for the industry they work in. They tackle two big questions from past guests: Dr Amanda Potter asks about the greatest risk AI poses to small talent consulting firms, and Zach Mercurio asks which single component of their leadership development model should leaders pay attention to first. They also share their honest reflections on 100 episodes together, the "band" dynamic that's kept them going, and their dream guest for episode 200. More from Beyond Potential: Website: www.beyond-potential.co.uk Email: info@beyond-potential.co.uk. Connect with Tom Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-mason-b9531252/ Connect with Tom Emery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-emery-b8809818/ You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

    Ep 103: Our biggest plans yet - with co-hosts Tom Mason and Tom Emery

  8. Aug 14

    Ep 102: They asked us anything - with co-hosts Tom Mason and Tom Emery

    For Part 2 of our 100th episode celebration, we handed the questions over to you, or rather, to some of our past guests. George Bettany puts questions from Dave Stachowiak, Tom Henschel, Emma Lloyd, Andy Poole, and Gary Armstrong  to Tom Emery and Tom Mason, covering everything from what they've changed their minds on since episode one, to how their coaching has evolved, to the belief they each had to let go of to unlock more of their own potential. A brilliant, reflective episode from the guests who helped build Beyond Potential. More from Beyond Potential: Website: www.beyond-potential.co.uk Email: info@beyond-potential.co.uk. Connect with Tom Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-mason-b9531252/ Connect with Tom Emery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-emery-b8809818/ You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

    Ep 102: They asked us anything - with co-hosts Tom Mason and Tom Emery
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Beyond Potential is an entertaining, informative, and immersive podcast about how individuals, teams, and organisations, can maximise their performance and be at their absolute best. If you’re a CEO, Chief HR Officer, senior leader, or just aspire to become more effective, and happier in your role, then this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Tom Emery of HEX and Tom Mason of Potentia, we provide our own observations and expertise, and hear from diverse and interesting guests with great stories. Hit subscribe and join us for insights, inspiration, and hopefully a few laughs along the way. We have a website dedicated to Beyond Potential at www.beyond-potential.co.uk and you can email us at info@beyond-potential.co.uk. You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Creator
    HEX and Potentia
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Beyond Potential

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