Leadership & Life Chat

By Mark Curtis and Becky Ames

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Boost your health, wealth and self! Becky and Mark chat about what leadership really means, in both life and business. Welcome back to series 3 of Leadership and Life Chat, where veteran host Mark Curtis, and new presenter Becky Ames will look at what makes a great leader and offer tips to help improve your leadership skills and wellbeing in general. In each episode, they will discuss a different topic, possibly one you may never have considered impacts your life or business, and provide their now infamous top 3 tips on how to implement these into your everyday routines to boost your health, wealth and self! The series will also feature very special guests at the top of their field, with subjects ranging from climate change to A.I, and psychology to havening technique. Our intrepid hosts will be picking their guests' brains to uncover their key messages, understand what it took for them to get to the top, and how this can be applied to our own lives and successes. You can still find episodes of Leadership & Life Chat with original team James and Mark, and their first series Impromptu Business Chat all on this one channel. GET IN TOUCH! Get in touch on podcasts@larking-gowen.co.uk, or leave us a voice note, quick and easy, just visit https://telb.ee/LLC Thank you to our sponsors Larking Gowen, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors www.larking-gowen.co.uk (c) Larking Gowen LLP

Episode Date
Feel the fear and retire anyway! How exactly did Mark Curtis retire before 50?
Apr 04, 2024
Leading through anxiety – Let's get philosophical with Garath Symonds
Mar 28, 2024
S8 Ep2 The war on talent rages on! The impact of the Great Resignation, with Steve Jacobs from WTW
Mar 21, 2024
S8 Ep1 - It doesn't have to be lonely at the top – with campaigner and award-winning leader, Nick Jonsson
Mar 14, 2024
S7 E5. If music be the food of success, rock on?
Feb 15, 2024
S7 E4. How not to be a bad boss, with coach and TEDx speaker Rob Kalwarowsky
Feb 08, 2024
S7 E3. Chaos, in theory?
Feb 01, 2024
S7 E2. What's in your stress bucket? With solution-focused psychotherapist, Gin Lalli
Jan 25, 2024
S7 E1. Should leaders be ruthless or rigorous? Examining the work of Jim Collins
Jan 18, 2024
S6 E6. Silence your inner critic with coach Kamini Wood
Dec 14, 2023
S6 E5. IQ v EQ - why it's not all about technical skills
Dec 07, 2023
S6 E4. What does your daily leadership look like? With author Antonio Garrido
Nov 30, 2023
S6 E3. Predictive is the new proactive
Nov 23, 2023
S6 E2. Selling up is hard to do. What comes next? With business strategist, Dawn Bloomer
Nov 16, 2023
S6 E1. We're back for SERIES 6, with how to cultivate creativity at work!
Nov 09, 2023
A.I SPECIAL - Roundtable with Alix Rübsaam & Alison Alexander
Aug 23, 2023
S5 E6. Be more Labrador! Building trust at work with Darryl Stickel PhD
Jul 13, 2023
S5 E5. Revisiting strength, tenacity and mental fortitude for leaders in 2023
Jul 06, 2023
S5 E4. Mission accomplished: Leadership lessons from former Marine, Janet Polach
Jun 29, 2023
S5 E3. Culture vs cult - what side does your leadership fall on?
Jun 22, 2023
S5 E2. How powerful is your personal brand? – with leadership architect Mihaela Berciu
Jun 15, 2023
S5 E1. There's no such thing as 'self-made'
Jun 08, 2023
S4 E6. Why self-doubt is bad for business
May 18, 2023
S4 E5. To volunteer or not to volunteer? That's the question. With Voluntary Norfolk
May 11, 2023
S4 E4. The new office, and the generation gap
May 04, 2023
S4 E3. Honesty and authenticity in business, with ProspHER founder Serena Fordham
Apr 27, 2023
S4 E2. Working 9-5, not the only way to make a living
Apr 20, 2023
S4 E1. How to be an AWESOME leader and achieve a great work-life balance, with coach and author Ben Coomber
Apr 13, 2023
S3 E6. The best of Kevin Kruse's secrets to success – PART 2
Mar 30, 2023
S3 E5. The power of diversity, inclusion and coaching in leadership, with Brenda Harrington
Mar 23, 2023
S3 E4. The best of Kevin Kruse's secrets to success PART 1
Mar 16, 2023
EPISODE 100 with Ipswich Town Football Club legend David Sheepshanks CBE: Life and business at the top of the beautiful game
Mar 09, 2023
S3 E2. Practical guide to de-stressing with Havening Technique expert Tony Burgess
Mar 02, 2023
S3 Ep1. What does 'dress for success' even mean?
Feb 23, 2023
S2 Ep12. Lonely This Christmas Redux
Dec 08, 2022
S2 Ep11. The business of grief, menopause, maternity and beyond with occupational therapist Hilary Horton
Dec 01, 2022
S2 Ep10 - BITESIZE Addiction, and a life of fear and regret, with Freddie Bennett and Chris Anthony
Nov 24, 2022
S2 Ep9. Know your worth. How Janet Mui smashed the glass ceiling of wealth management
Nov 17, 2022
S2 Ep8. BITESIZE - The Climate Crunch with Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh
Nov 10, 2022
S2 Ep7. Adapting to culture change and empathy in business with storytelling coach Jamie Dixon
Nov 03, 2022
S2 Ep6. BITESIZE Alix Rübsaam and the future of artificial intelligence in business
Oct 27, 2022
S2 Ep5. Web3 and what you need to know, with metaverse expert Alison Alexander
Oct 20, 2022
S2 Ep4 BITESIZE Believe in yourself, with psychologist Owen Fitzpatrick and coach Paul McVeigh
Oct 13, 2022
S2 Ep3. Who do you think you are? Embrace your style with leadership expert Robert Jordan
Oct 06, 2022
S2 Ep2. BITESIZE – The power of debriefs with former Red Arrows pilot Dan Lowes
Sep 29, 2022
S2 Ep1 Highway to the conquer zone with profit hunter Freddie Bennett
Sep 22, 2022
13. Mind your language! Your success depends on it
Jul 21, 2022
12. BITESIZE – Motivation, passion and autonomy with 'The Business Motivator', Susannah Brade-Waring
Jul 14, 2022
11. Paralympian coach Greg Baker – Under pressure: Know your self-care, blind spots, triggers and strengths
Jul 07, 2022
10. Confidence is key! Fear of failure is bad for business
Jun 30, 2022
9. BITESIZE - What business can learn from sport, with BBC journalist Simon Mundie
Jun 23, 2022
8. Human vs algorithm: Why the AI balance is key, with researcher in the philosophy of technology, Alix Rübsaam
Jun 16, 2022
7. Obstacle or opportunity? How to positively reframe your thinking
Jun 09, 2022
6. BITESIZE – Positive mental health and wellbeing in business, with Louise Newby
Jun 02, 2022
5. The Climate Crunch: Why should you care? With net-zero expert Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh
May 26, 2022
4. The Attitude of Gratitude: reap the rewards of appreciation
May 19, 2022
3. BITESIZE – Diversity in the workplace with Andy Nichol & Sue Liburd MBE
May 12, 2022
2. Public speaking power with Andrew Brammer
May 05, 2022
1. You've got the power! Improve your 'Locus of Control'
Apr 28, 2022
New series! LEADERSHIP & LIFE CHAT!
Mar 17, 2022
Ep70 - Lonely this Christmas - How to cope with the pressure of Christmas
Dec 17, 2021
Ep 69 - Leadership in the face of Omicron: Harder, better, faster, stronger!
Dec 10, 2021
Ep 68 - 'The Sober Exec' - Chris Anthony on how to navigate sobriety in corporate drinking culture
Dec 03, 2021
Ep 67 - Is 2021 the year of burnout in business? - Under Pressure
Nov 26, 2021
Ep66 - Climate vs Commerce: 3 Sustainability Truths Every Business Should Know
Nov 19, 2021
Ep65 - Does your business stand out from the crowd? Make your business advantage sustainable
Nov 12, 2021
Ep64 - Interview with Paul McVeigh - the power of beliefs in business
Nov 05, 2021
Ep63 - Time Management in a hybrid-working post-covid world - The times they are a changin'
Oct 29, 2021
Ep62 - Preparing your business for sale - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
Oct 22, 2021
Ep61 - Neutral thinking for positive performance: Inspiration from the late great Trevor Moawad
Oct 15, 2021
SPECIAL EPISODE! Celebrating 60 episodes, our 'Diamond anniversary'
Oct 08, 2021
Ep60 - Interview with former RAF Fighter Pilot & Executive Officer of the Red Arrows Dan Lowes
Sep 24, 2021
Ep59 Attracting and retaining the best talent in a post Covid-19 lock-down world
Sep 17, 2021
Ep58 Managing hybrid teams in a post furlough world - The future is hybrid!
Sep 10, 2021
Ep57: Making Work More Enjoyable, Easier & Fun - Easy like Monday morning
Sep 03, 2021
Ep56 - Office energy - how to invigorate your desk job!
Aug 27, 2021
Ep55: An Interview with Susannah Brade-Waring 'The Business Motivator'
Aug 20, 2021
Ep54 - Artificial Intelligence and Business Communication - I like big buts
Aug 13, 2021
Ep53: Business, Wellbeing and Environmental Hacks: I want to ride my bicycle
Aug 06, 2021
Ep52: Conquering Covid related anxiety
Jul 30, 2021
Ep51: Men's Mental Health Special
Jul 23, 2021
Ep50: The power of podcasts! Why should your business embrace audio? with Rob Lawrence
May 28, 2021
Ep49: Find meaning in your work: Meaningful May
May 21, 2021
Ep48: Readjusting from furlough life: from furlough to all go!
May 14, 2021
Ep47: Do you run your business or does your business run you? Keep it simple stupid!
May 07, 2021
Ep46: An interview with Owen Fitzpatrick – a practical guide to psychology in business
Apr 30, 2021
Ep45: Body language and rapport building in the video age : Look into my eyes, not around my eyes...
Apr 23, 2021
Ep44: Embracing technology in business - Techno friend or technophobe?
Apr 16, 2021
Ep43: Family Business Success; Keep it in the family
Apr 09, 2021
Ep42: Interview with professional dare-devil Freddie Bennett
Apr 02, 2021
Ep41: Find your work life balance: Have a break, have a chit chat
Mar 26, 2021
Ep40: Business Life After COVID-19: Avoiding the lockdown hangover
Mar 12, 2021
Ep39: Managing growth out of lockdown; Cash is king
Mar 05, 2021
Ep38: Special interview episode with Damian Horner: The Dark Art of Marketing
Feb 26, 2021
Ep37: Improve your sleeping habits - Don't sleep on the job!
Feb 19, 2021
Ep36: Avoiding video call fatigue - I've got the video blues
Feb 12, 2021
Ep35: Does self-help work? Knowledge isn't power
Feb 05, 2021
Ep34: Special interview episode with Simon Mundie
Jan 29, 2021
Ep33: The Power of Storytelling - I wanna tell you a story!
Jan 22, 2021
Ep32: Formation of Teams - There's no "I" in team (but there is "me"!)
Jan 15, 2021
Ep31: How to succeed with New Year Resolutions - WOOP there it is!
Jan 08, 2021
Ep30: Negotiation Skills: Everything is a negotiation
Dec 18, 2020
Ep29: Make the right decision (part 2) - Mind over matter
Dec 11, 2020
Ep28: How to drive lasting change - a change will do you good
Dec 04, 2020
Ep27: Interview with Louise Newby on Mental Health & Wellbeing
Nov 27, 2020
Ep26: The Art of Listening - come on feel the noise
Nov 20, 2020
Ep25: Handling Disappointment - You can't always get want you want...
Nov 13, 2020
Ep24: Drive sales in Lockdown: Navigating the Income Stream
Nov 06, 2020
Ep23: Tackling diversity in the workplace - Special guest episode with Andy Nicol and Sue Liburd MBE
Oct 30, 2020
Ep22: Make The Right Decisions - I'm not indecisive... am I?
Oct 23, 2020
Ep21: Manage Your Time Effectively - The Time Lords
Oct 16, 2020
Ep20: Interview with Dr Chris Mason on Leadership Success
Sep 25, 2020
Ep19: Eat, sleep, run, repeat - Increase your energy levels (part 2 of 2)
Sep 18, 2020
Ep18 - So so, or mojo? - find your mojo
Sep 11, 2020
Ep17: Working In a Ghost Town - Pivot your business model for quieter town centers and more home working
Sep 04, 2020
Ep16: Sailing the Entrepreneur Ship - Help entrepreneurs start new businesses (part 2 of 2)
Aug 28, 2020
Ep15: How bad do you want it?! - Turn your business from good to great
Aug 21, 2020
Ep14: Up Your Energy - Increase your energy levels (part 1 of 2)
Aug 14, 2020
Ep13: Trust me, I'm an employee - Improve trust within your team
Aug 07, 2020
Ep12: Lancing your blind spots - Identify your weaknesses and thrive
Jul 31, 2020
Ep11: Are you wedded to Norm? - Set your business apart from others
Jul 24, 2020
Ep10: Pay more tax...So what? - Increase sales and grow profits
Jul 17, 2020
Ep9: Ohhh do the Covid Hokey Cokey! - Help businesses coming in and out of lockdown
Jul 10, 2020
Ep8: The Zone Rangers - Maximise your concentration levels and results
Jul 03, 2020
Ep7: All aboard the Entrepreneur Ship - Help entrepreneurs start new businesses (part 1 of 2)
Jun 26, 2020
Ep6: Business Resilience; Love It or Hate It - Build resilience in your business
Jun 19, 2020
Ep5: Stress, Drugs and Leadership Roles - Help the wellbeing of business leaders
Jun 12, 2020
Ep4: Picking The Lock of Lockdown - Reopen your business after lockdown
Jun 05, 2020
Ep3: The Office Is Dead, Long Live The Office - Work effectively from home
May 29, 2020
Ep2: Pricing in a Pandemic - Set your prices during COVID-19
May 22, 2020
Ep1: To Furlough and Beyond - Use the job furlough scheme effectively
May 14, 2020