Engage for Success

Engage for Success
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We are a growing, dynamic, voluntary movement promoting employee engagement as a better way to work that benefits individual employees, teams and whole organisations.

  1. Radio Show #624 Why every company should be teaching people how to WTF

    5D AGO

    Radio Show #624 Why every company should be teaching people how to WTF

    Special Guest: Dave MacDonald, Better Together Group One short month after his twins were born, Dave MacDonald was unexpectedly fired and found himself urgently seeking income through side hustles and temp jobs, just to put food on the table. This struggle to provide for his own family ignites his passion to help essential blue-collar workers find enjoyable and dependable employment. Nearly 30 years later, Dave’s dream is fully realized: he serves as the Owner and President of Better Together Group, the parent company of three unique staffing agencies. Better Together Group was built on Zig Ziglar’s belief that if you help enough others get what they want, you will eventually receive what you want, too. Their mission is twofold: to help their clients boost productivity and profitability by hiring the right people, and to ensure that job candidates can feed their families and fulfill their ambitions. Dave studied Organizational Management at Concordia University of Chicago, but like a true bootstrapped business owner, credits his expertise to the school of hard knocks! He is active in several trucking associations across Canada, and his proudest achievement by far was welcoming his children into Better Together at their request! His daughter, Hannah, celebrates her dad by saying “he always has and always will put the people first”. Join us as we discuss why every company should be teaching people how to WTF – Work Hard, Tell the Truth, & Finish the Job. Host: Andy Goram

    31 min
  2. Radio Show #623 – “RELATIONOMICS” – Leveraging Relationships for the Best Business Results

    JAN 27

    Radio Show #623 – “RELATIONOMICS” – Leveraging Relationships for the Best Business Results

    Guest: Andy Edwards: Author of Understanding People ‘RELATIONOMICS’ – is defined by Andy as leveraging the best possible workplace relationships as a business advantage. When we create, build and (where necessary) repair workplace relationships we create a healthier culture. We also benefit from higher discretionary effort through increased loyalty, enhanced productivity levels, fewer sick days, and reduced staff turnover. Andy has written two books… one called “Why Can’t People Be More Like Me?!” which is all about simple behavioural psychology . In the book, he highlights the difference between people to be where the value resides. His second book “LEADERSH*T – What your followers really think of your leadership and how to change their minds”, explores leadership from the perspective of a frank and fearless follower. In it he identifies 7 ‘leadership ‘Fails’ that lead to disengagement and dysfunctional relationships in the organisation. Join us as we discuss Relationomics Host: TBC

    31 min
  3. Radio Show #622 Why Big Government Projects Fail — and What Leaders Can Do About It

    JAN 20

    Radio Show #622 Why Big Government Projects Fail — and What Leaders Can Do About It

    Guest: Matthew Olenuik: Public Sector Transformation Advisor Governments around the world launch major programs with the promise of transformation — but far too often, those projects spiral out of control, deliver only a fraction of what was intended, or collapse entirely. In this episode, we’ll explore the deeper causes behind public sector project failures, including cultural resistance, poor oversight, and political misalignment. Most importantly, we’ll focus on how leadership behavior — not just tools or frameworks — can be the decisive factor in turning high-risk projects into successful ones. Matthew Oleniuk is a former senior executive in the public service who spent over 15 years providing oversight of high-stakes government projects and reviewing billions in public spending. He now advises public service leaders on leadership behavior, oversight, and project risk through his platform The Risk Insider. He is also the creator of the free Project Health Check tool, helping teams catch trouble early and deliver what matters. Join us as we discuss the reason why big government projects fail. Host: Jo Moffatt

    31 min
  4. Radio Show #620 From Commanding to Collaborative Policy Wording that Engages

    JAN 8

    Radio Show #620 From Commanding to Collaborative Policy Wording that Engages

    Guest: Lewis Eisen- International Expert on Respectful Policy Wording You work hard to build engagement—but are your policies undermining your efforts? Too often, policies, directives, and other rules rely on outdated, dictatorial language, overlooking the human side of behaviour management. The words you choose directly affect trust and morale. Drawing on over 40 years’ experience as a practising lawyer, business consultant, and federal government policy writer, Lewis Eisen, JD CIP is a leading global authority on the use of respectful language in policy drafting. He shows people how to shift their policy writing culture from confrontational to cooperative, and his approach has been adopted at organizations in countries around the world. The 4th edition of his Amazon international bestseller, RULES: Powerful Policy Wording to Maximize Engagement, was released in June 2024. Join us as we discuss how traditional policy language signals distrust and how respectful wording boosts engagement. Host: Jo Dodds

    30 min
  5. Radio Show #618 Finding Excitement in Adversity – Practical Tools to Embrace Challenge and Build Mental Strength

    12/10/2025

    Radio Show #618 Finding Excitement in Adversity – Practical Tools to Embrace Challenge and Build Mental Strength

    Special Guest: Lei Wang :🎙️Leadership Speaker A former corporate professional turned adventurer, Lei now works as a leadership speaker and executive coach helping individuals and teams unlock bold ambition and resilience in the face of uncertainty. In this episode, Lei will share actionable strategies for building mental strength, shifting perspective in adversity, and reigniting motivation when challenges seem overwhelming. Drawing from both high-altitude extremes and boardroom dynamics, Lei will deliver powerful insights on how to reframe discomfort, find meaning in effort, and lead with courage when the path ahead feels unclear. Join us as we discuss Lei’s experience climbing the highest peak on each continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles. Host: Jo Moffatt

    31 min
  6. Radio Show #616 Designing and Establishing Global Talent Development Programmes

    11/26/2025

    Radio Show #616 Designing and Establishing Global Talent Development Programmes

    Guest: David Frost: Group People & Organisational Development Director at Dole Plc David’s career started in automotive component manufacturing after he graduated with a degree in manufacturing engineering. After a period specialising in quality management and continuous improvement he became a Chartered Engineer and then went on to complete a master’s degree at Loughborough University in quality and human resource management. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. He is passionate about building highly-engaged organisations and he decided to move his career into human resources, organisation development, people strategy and talent development. He has held executive and board-level HR roles in international businesses such as Carlsberg and Norbert Dentressangle (now XPO Logistics). David is currently People and Organisational Development Director at Dole plc, the world’s largest fresh produce supplier with 40,000 people operating out of 30 countries. He reports to the CEO and is responsible for group people strategy, organisation design, succession planning and talent development. Since joining the company in early 2017, David has been involved with several strategic initiatives including designing and implementing a group people strategy in addition to being part of the process of listing the company on the New York Stock Exchange. David has been designing and establishing global talent development programmes. At Dole, David has been fortunate in having the opportunity to lead the strategy to establish their global programme (called the Key Talent Programme or KTP). This has been running since 2018, with 7 cohorts and 120 participants taking part. Dole partners with Cranfield University and other providers and the KTP has now won 2 awards. David will talk about how these programmes add value to the organisation and how you gain buy-in. Join us as we discuss the design and implementation of global development programmes Host: Andy Goram

    34 min
  7. Radio Show #615 – From 62% Turnover to Award-Winning Culture

    11/19/2025

    Radio Show #615 – From 62% Turnover to Award-Winning Culture

    Guest: Louisa Hogarty- Group HR Director and Non Executive Director What does it take to transform workplace culture in one of Britain’s toughest sectors? Louisa will share how Noble Foods, a fourth-generation family business achieved something remarkable: consistent improvement across all eight pillars of employee engagement while navigating the agrifood industry’s perfect storm of skills shortages, an ageing workforce, and mounting pressure for sustainability. Noble Foods reduced colleague turnover from 62% to 35%, increased their Best Companies Index score by over 20 points, and returned to profitability—all while their people reported higher engagement than ever before. But this isn’t a story about quick fixes or expensive programs. It’s about systematic cultural change built on listening, investing in people at every level, and ensuring that purpose and performance go hand in hand. Louisa will share how Noble Foods embedded their TO CARE values across every site, developed leaders from within, created genuine belonging, and proved that in challenging times, culture becomes your greatest competitive advantage. Join us as we discuss Cultural Transformation. Host: Jo Dodds

    29 min
  8. Radio Show #614 Why Neurodivergent Brains Are Good for Business

    11/11/2025

    Radio Show #614 Why Neurodivergent Brains Are Good for Business

    Guest: Clare Kenny: Leadership and Culture Consultant Neurodivergent individuals are not a problem to be solved. They are often powerful assets that too often go untapped in the workplace. In this episode, leadership and culture consultant Clare Kenny joins us to explore what true neuro-inclusion looks like, drawing on her work with organisations including Channel 4, KPMG and Burberry along with her own lived experience of ADHD. Through honest conversation and practical insight, Clare unpacks how leaders can build environments where neurodivergent individuals feel safe, seen and supported. We will also explore how inclusive leadership benefits everyone, why psychological safety matters more than ever, and how workplaces can better support parents and carers of neurodivergent children. Join us as we discuss neurodiversity in the workplace. Host: Andy Goram

    31 min
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We are a growing, dynamic, voluntary movement promoting employee engagement as a better way to work that benefits individual employees, teams and whole organisations.

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  • Creator
    Engage for Success
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
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