006 It's not about others, this is about "US"
ALLI SPARGO Explores Human Behaviours at Work
Release Date: 07/25/2022
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_outlineOnly 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 Government. “The power of a truly Purpose-driven co-created organisation is a brilliant, lovely thing to be part of.”
Ewan’s obvious passion and desire to make a difference and total commitment to being person-centric, both inside and outside of his organisation feels real, congruent, and true. Ewan recognises that he holds a position of power in the organisation and he recognises that he doesn’t always get it right. Change happens when you acknowledge feeling the shame of admitting you’re wrong, which means being vulnerable. When studying a master’s degree (although didn’t make it to graduating!) he came across the concept coined by the poet Keats called “negative capability”, being comfortable with the “not knowing”. He feels his job as CEO is to hold people “safe to do the best job they can do”, creating a combined responsibility and culture for so doing – embracing the chaos! It’s about relationships.
Ewan's colourful and honest interview stands true to his form. I hope you enjoy the show.
KEY TAKEAWAY
“…when we think of us as human beings at work, you can't talk about that without talking about shame, and owning your own shame. Some of these words are hard to say out loud, people find them difficult, but, it’s the truth. I might call it pain, and it was painful. But actually what I was experiencing was shame. You can either then be defensive and tell everyone, or you can feel it and understand it and do something about it.,,call yourself out and fess up when you need to - none of us are perfect.
We're all human. Bravery …that means also being vulnerable. You have to be brave, to be vulnerable and to cry. And to admit you're wrong. So bravely doesn't mean puffing your chest out and being right I'm going to fight that government until we win. It means I'm really sorry.”
“put safe structures in place that enable people to communicate, and feel safe in doing so.”
“positive philosophical choice, which I really like. Just approach it as if they're a good person and treat them as if they're a good person, if they end up not being, fine. But if you approach it with suspicion and angst… you don't get what you want, do you? So I really liked that positive philosophical choice part of learning”
ABOUT EWAN HILTON
Ewan is CEO of the Wales based Mental Health and Social Change charity Platfform. Ewan grew up in Hertfordshire, moving to Wales aged 19 where he started his carer in the charity sector volunteering for a small housing and homelessness charity. " was the best learning experience I could possibly have had - getting to do a little bit of everything". He held various positions in the housing and homelessness sector until starting as CEO or Platfform, which was then called Gofal, fifteen years ago. Ewan led the charity through a strategic review and full rebrand three years ago resulting in Platfform being born. He lives in Cardiff with his partner.
CONNECT WITH EWAN
https://twitter.com/ewanhilton
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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