004 Resilience, vulnerability and courage - creating balanced, powerful leadership
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
Release Date: 06/27/2022
015 Leadership stance through Covid
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
KEY TAKEAWAYS “…you had to come to the table knowing that while you had a lot of experience, you may have some suggestions but you had no solutions in your kickback. This was unprecedented work… you didn't know that you were doing the right thing. You didn't know whether you were doing the wrong thing. You just were making some decisions based on the amount on the limited amount of evidence” “There were times when you had to take on some commands and control…that were directives coming from the top…you've got to stop doing that and now you've got to do this. And...
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014 Who am I? The ultimate question
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
Always the definitive gentle-man. Considerate, thought provoking, provocative, highly experienced, highly regarded, and self-aware, Bill generously shares honest and real stories of a career well-travelled in communication and PR. KEY TAKEAWAYS “One learns to control one’s behaviours, one learns quickly to adapt to the people around one, and one learns from others as they’re talking, they’ve all gone through that process…the bank at that time was full of lifers." “You only needed the one mask, back in that day, everything was strict hierarchy,...
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013 A career in the Police force; vulnerability and heroics
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
The modest humility, genuine kindness, and quiet strength of this now retired police officer and Scottish gentleman, warmly greets the arrival of visitors to one of the top Asset Management Companies in the UK, and is always a highlight of my many visits to Edinburgh. His great love for his family and particularly his grandchildren encouraged John to capture his experiences in the police force in his self-published book, “Not long til Morning”. Once invited to train members of the FBI in USA, working the harrowing scenes of Lockerbie at the age of 26, and genuinely...
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012 Emotions and behaviours of a people centric leader
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
Having taken a very non-traditional journey pushing himself continually out of his comfort zone, Nick Leitch made his way very successfully to Managing Director of corporate lending at Shawbrook Bank. (1000 people strong organisation offering highly personalised, practical, lending and savings products to individuals, businesses and real estate investors.) With humility, accepting you can't be successful on your own and with an attitude of “it's okay to make mistakes and learn” Nick is real, open, and honest about his journey to becoming managing director and what it takes to lead a...
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011 A role model of courageous leadership, vulnerability and compassion
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
Susan Brodie, Director of Talent and Development at the Global Investment Managers, Baillie Gifford shares the milestones and insights of her career journey. Susan shares her very personal story of dealing with the grief of the death of a close family member just before lockdown, at the same time journeying with the impact of significant news her daughter shares. The transformational impact of a mentor and the value of focusing on "Being not Doing". "Embrace everything about yourself ... the good and the bad". This is an episode of vulnerability and honesty, of truly being...
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010 Moving towards Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-confidence
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
This is a slightly different episode, but nonetheless important when thinking about exploring human behaviours at work. “These days when we’re not only spending all our time in our ‘heads’ but are lost in our phones!” In this episode my guest and Master Sophrologist, Annette Ebbinghaus explores this methodology called Sophrology which is a dynamic practice, more so than the likes of yoga or pilates, to support well being and good mental health. Some people coined sophrology as “Happiness Training” - encouraging the production of more dopamine and happy hormones which...
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009 Leadership tips and the “gifts” of dyslexia
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
Leadership tips and the gifts of dyslexia are shared openly by Chris Bannister in this refreshing interview. Having worked across many financial market roles over the years, Chris talks about being the authentic you. The unique you. Whether it’s leading a team or delivering bad news, being the same person you are in every situation in and out of work, conversations are easier and people can respond better. Mastering the art of managing dyslexia, Chris uses this to his advantage – a great interview. Be encouraged. KEY TAKEAWAYS “Treating people equally” “I treat everyone...
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008 A Courageous Career Choice in STEM
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
Born in Delhi, in a traditional patriarchal Indian family, Kanchan broke the mould early on. Rare still today to find a 35 year old, single Indian female who has balked the “traditional system” by remaining unmarried and choosing a career in STEM. The only female in her class of male counterparts at Delhi College of Engineering, Kanchan’s journey has felt lonely (and often still does). She is determined to be a role model for other females to stand in their power and achieve their ambitions, breaking traditional norms and boundaries, even when it feels difficult. ...
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007 Conquering imposter syndrome, being different, resilient and brave.
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
Arriving in the UK from Zimbabwe in 2004 with her then boyfriend, now husband, Charity Bare was only initially here to do her masters degree in the UK. She stayed and broke boundaries within the insurance world through her resilience, determination, and hard work. Championed by some key stakeholders, Charity has risen courageously through the ranks to become a female board director in the still predominantly male world of insurance. Overcoming Imposter syndrome, moments of low confidence, three maternity leaves, and a chatty personality, Charity has learned to let down the...
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006 It's not about others, this is about "US"
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
Only when he was unknowingly nominated and pipped to the post on the Welsh “Pinc List” by H of 90’s rock band Steps did the passionate, honest and open Ewan Hilton CEO of Platfform (formerly known as Gofal) the mental health and social change charity come out as being gay at work. He honestly describes himself as “not being a great role model for LGBTQI++, Inconsistent, flighty, short attention span, and inconsistent!” Through his position and character, Ewan has the opportunity and privilege to influence and talk about social change in high places within the Welsh...
info_outlineAlways thoughtful, quietly inspiring and hugely courageous, Julia Simister is Deputy Chief Operating Office of NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Authenticity is first
“The first thing that springs to mind about human behaviours at work is about being authentic. I try to be the best version of myself, every day.”
Vulnerability - an innate part of being human
“one of the aspects of being a human being, is about being vulnerable. And that's an innate part of being a human ……. it comes from people feeling vulnerable, because they feel threatened or they're uncertain. And you have to, in my experience of being open and honest, and perhaps sharing with my team that I'm not sure about something, or I'm not feeling quite the best version of myself that day has been quite a revelation.”
The importance of balance
I was talking to my God-daughter …who’s… recently starting out on her career. And she said, it's so great to hear you say about being open and sharing how you feel in a particular situation, because it validates it for everyone. And it makes it okay for everyone to not be okay on a particular day.….Its also important for them to know that perhaps on some days, you don't want to share it. And that's okay, too. For me, it's that real balance”
Building safe psychological space
(Vulnerability) …. came out as a real positive thing. There was no judgment in the space, the reaction was very positive, there was no judgment, and it was really good experience for everyone, ……by this person expressing their views and their difficulties, it enabled everyone else in the team to go “Okay, that's really good”. ….some of them (also) felt a bit “not sure” about things. I do think it's about opening up that (psychologically safe) space. And it's probably to do with culture as well, and making people realize, you know that this is how we are as a team – it’s is okay to feel like that. And that's what being part of a team is all about.
Resilience is like a spectrum or risk threshold
…resilience is probably like a spectrum or risk threshold … they acknowledged openly that they had reached their threshold or were coming to it, and actually needed help in order to fulfill the role and carry on being the super human being they are, being the best version of themselves. But at that time, ….I'm feeling not as strong as usual. And the reasons why ….. was a revelation, it was really inspiring.
Confidence and Courage are key
I started windsurfing …. It certainly taught, and continues to teach me how you need to keep going and try different things. I've learned so much from the experience, I had no choice but to ask for help. So, I couldn't be reluctant in coming forward because I didn’t have a clue. And I really had to put my hands up in front of all these real experts and say No, I really don't know, can you help me? And everyone was really willing (to help).
ABOUT JULIA SIMISTER
As a science and business graduate Julia started out working in the life sciences before joining the NHS, working in several London teaching hospitals as a biomedical scientist. With a curiosity for experiencing life in different ways, Julia enjoyed a short spell in a military hospital in the Middle-East before returning to the NHS.
Driven by a passion for enabling improvements and development, Julia has worked within Quality Improvement and Clinical Research within the NHS for many years. Making connections and making a difference through advancing health and care. Working collaboratively with a diverse range of people across complex systems is what Julia loves to do.
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ABOUT THE HOST – ALLI SPARGO
Alli is the mother of two daughters and a son, a wife, a daughter and a sister. She is also an executive leadership coach who passionately believes that every individual has the potential to be who they want to be, and do what they want to do (she is living proof of that!): to BE the BEST version of themselves. Alli specialises in behavioural performance as an executive leadership and systemic team coach. Her breadth of business experience, together with her coaching and facilitation expertise, enables her to enhance leadership capability and personal impact, whilst understanding the demands of the commercial and organisational environment.
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