The Rebel Work Podcast Sophie Bryan

In this special mini-episode, (the Sophie Solo I like to call them), I dive into some personal stories of mine all around loneliness.

This is a topic that I find people rarely talk about from a career perspective, but more from a personal perspective, but this was something that came about when I was thinking back on my own career path.

Having been in a corporate leadership role from a young age, I wanted to share my experiences in this, and also now years later as I run my own business, the loneliness still resides.

HR can also really keep you in a silo, due to the nature of the job and knowing highly sensitive information, makes for a very lonely experience. Where does HR go, when they are the leaning pillar for the company?

As a business owner now, I try to surround myself with vibrant people who can help me learn, grow and have a good time too. But as an entrepreneur, you need to actively seek out this as you don’t have colleagues you can fall back on.

If you are feeling this, know you are not alone and things do get better. Harness the power of your loneliness, lean on those around you and find your tribe!

Give me a shout on social, lets connect:
LinkedIn: Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.facebook.com/sophiebryan.coach)
Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)

E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
W: ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk,
TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk

Sophie and Libby delve into the topics of feminism and International Women's Day. They explore the different ways in which women are perceived in the workplace and the wider world.

Sophie shares her personal journey as a young leader at the age of 25 and the challenges she faced in leadership roles not only as a woman but as a young leader. They discuss how certain leadership styles can lack authenticity and limit your potential to add value and emphasize the importance of being able to shine as yourself rather than simply fulfilling a role description.

Sophie and Libby also touch on the issue of pinkwashing and how it tends to occur on International Women's Day. They also debate the leadership styles of agentic and communal leadership – directive and authoritative – and how to find the balance between them. They stress the importance of looking at how people lead rather than letting their gender define their leadership style.

Moreover, they address the misconception of gender and how women and men are perceived differently, and highlight the problems within feminism. They explain that it's not about the gender you present as, but rather about the expectations attached to that gender that can prevent you from delivering your full potential. Lastly, Sophie debates with Libby about the case for men and how it's important to talk about men's issues and problems equally as women.

Mentions and references: Burnt by the Spotlight paper: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-19394-001

How to find out more about Sophie:
LinkedIn: Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.facebook.com/sophiebryan.coach)
Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)
E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
W: ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk, TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk

How to find out more about Libby:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbyvincent/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theceospad
Website: https://www.libbyvincent.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theceospad/

In this episode, Sophie sits down with Lindsey Agness, one of the leading experts in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and the author of the book 'Change your life with NLP'.

Sophie and Lindsey dive deeper into the principles of NLP and how it can be used to help individuals overcome various challenges in their lives. They discuss how NLP works by understanding how the brain processes information, and how this can be used to change behaviours and thought patterns.

Lindsey shares her insights and experience from many years of working with clients using NLP, and how it can help people overcome phobias, fears, and other limiting beliefs. She also talks about how NLP can be used to improve communication, build rapport, and achieve greater success in personal and professional relationships.

Sophie shares her own personal experience with NLP and how it has helped her to overcome certain challenges and improve her life. She discusses her current journey of becoming an NLP master, and the various techniques and strategies she has learned along the way.

The conversation then turns to a comparison of NLP with CBT therapy, and the differences in the time it takes for each to show results. Lindsey and Sophie explore the benefits of each approach and how they can be used in conjunction with each other to achieve optimal results.

Finally, they discuss the many applications of NLP in the workplace, and how it can be used to improve leadership, communication, and team dynamics. Lindsey shares some examples of how NLP has been successfully used in various organizations to enhance performance and productivity.

Overall, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of NLP, and the many ways it can be used to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals and improve their lives.

How to find out more about Sophie:
LinkedIn: Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.facebook.com/sophiebryan.coach)
Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)
E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
W: ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk, TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk

How to find out more about Lindsey:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-agness-3562871/
Change your life with NLPL: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A8N8IO4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
Browse Lindsey’s other books:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindsey-Agness/e/B001JRYZAY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

In this episode, Sophie sits down with former police hostage negotiator Scott Walker to talk about the art of negotiation. Scott has a new book coming out called "The Order of Chaos," which Sophie describes as a user's manual and ethos for negotiating and communicating effectively in daily business and personal life. Drawing on his real-life experiences in hostage negotiation, Scott provides many tools and strategies for negotiation, which he discusses further in the podcast.

The conversation kicks off with a discussion on mindset and how having the right mindset sets the tone for negotiation. Scott emphasizes the importance of clear, objective, and rational thinking in all communication. Managing your state of mind is crucial to articulating yourself appropriately in any given situation.

Building trust is also a key element of successful negotiation, and understanding the needs of the person you're negotiating with is essential. Sophie and Scott go on to define sympathy, empathy, and compassion. Scott breaks down empathy into emotional and cognitive empathy and explains how the two lead towards compassion. He argues that being sympathetic is not effective in negotiation.

Lastly, they delve into the impact of teams within an organization, particularly the need for a red team. A red team helps identify potential dangers and "what ifs." For a red team to be effective, an organization must fully commit to hearing what they have to say and taking appropriate action in response.

Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into negotiation and communication, drawn from Scott's wealth of experience as a hostage negotiator. So, whether you're negotiating in business or in your personal life, this podcast is a must-listen.

How to find out more about Sophie:LinkedIn:
Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.facebook.com/sophiebryan.coach)
Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)

E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
W: ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk
TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk

How to find out more about Scott Walker:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaw/
Pre-order Scott’s Book: https://www.scottwalkerbooks.co.uk/

Sometimes Sophie & our guests get super passionate about their topic and therefore, some “passionate” language might crop up! You might want to wear headphones or make sure young ears aren’t around, and if this is not your cuppa tea, this might not be the podcast for you.

In this podcast, Sophie moves away from the cultures of workplaces and discusses businesses from a customer or clients’ point of view with George Beverly of Insightful UX. George’s business helps organisations understand their clients’ customers / clients and the different cultures within their customer base to help organisations deliver their services or products effectively.

The episode looks at how consumers of products are extremely diverse and George – who in his podcast, The Audience Detective, discusses Ginger Nuts biscuits as an example; Ginger Nut biscuits have a client base of builders, nurses, and pregnant women. A kaleidoscope of different people with different reasons for purchasing the product but organisations must find a commonality among all these diverse individuals.

This episode also touches upon stories and particularly the ‘Stories which we tell ourselves’ - a phrase coined by Brene Brown. Sophie and George discuss how stories are so influential in our lives, businesses and elaborate on how we convince ourselves with these stories whilst rarely look for the facts behind them and running without first hypothesis.

Books / Mentions
People:Clayton Tristianson: https://claytonchristensen.com/
Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/
Books:
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Carderman: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0141033576
The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human, and How To Tell Them Better by Will Storr: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Storytelling-Will-Storr/dp/0008276935
Gallop Survey: https://www.gallup.com/analytics/318875/global-research.aspx

How to find out more about Sophie:
LinkedIn: Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.facebook.com/sophiebryan.coach)
Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)

E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
W: ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk
TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk

How to find out more about George Beverly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgebeverley/
Insightful UX: https://insightfulux.co.uk/
Linktree:https://linktr.ee/georgebeverley

Sometimes Sophie & our guests get super passionate about their topic and therefore, some “passionate” language might crop up! You might want to wear headphones or make sure young ears aren’t around, and if this is not your cuppa tea, this might not be the podcast for you.

In this episode, Sophie discusses the benefits of implementing a coaching culture in the workplace with Victoria Usher, founder and CEO of GingerMay PR. Sophie and Victoria discuss how by integrating a coaching culture in an organisation empowers individuals to thrive and allows them to grow as people. Such a culture creates a positive and supportive work environment, leading to better outcomes for both employees and the organization.

Victoria takes great pride in allowing her employees to have freedom within boundaries but also sees her role within the company as an educator. As an advocate for sustainability, Victoria encourages and educates her staff about living sustainably whilst integrating it within the business. The company has provided several workshops about sustainability including topics such as cleaning products highlighting the some of the dangers commercial products have on not only the environment but to people’s health.

Finally, the discussion moves to the different colours of personality in the DiSC profile. The DISC profile is commonly used in organizational settings for team building, leadership development, and employee training. By understanding their own DISC style and the styles of others, individuals can improve communication and collaboration, manage conflicts more effectively, and increase overall productivity and performance. Victoria explains how important it is that a person’s colour matches their role within the workplace, allowing them to feel fulfilled and benefiting the output of the business.

How to find out more about Sophie:LinkedIn:
Sophie Bryan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiebryan/)
Facebook: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.facebook.com/sophiebryan.coach)
Insta: @Sophiebryan.coach (https://www.instagram.com/sophiebryan.coach)
E: sophie@ordinarilydifferent.co.uk
W: ordinarilydifferent.co.uk, sophiebryan.co.uk,
TEDx Talk: https://montessorimindset.co.uk

How to find out more about Victoria:
L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-usher-a3013a9/
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gingermay-marketing-and-pr/posts/?feedView=all
W: https://teamgingermay.com/

References and mentions:
Disc test: https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/

Sometimes Sophie & our guests get super passionate about their topic and therefore, some “passionate” language might crop up! You might want to wear headphones or make sure young ears aren’t around, and if this is not your cuppa tea, this might not be the podcast for you.