In this special episode timed to coincide with National Coming Out Day, Bobby and Bridge are joined by Colonel Ali Brown OBE and Alex Meyrick from Fighting With Pride – the LGBTQ+ Military Charity, to discuss the challenges LGBT+ veterans face.

Ali shares her journey as part of the first female intake at Sandhurst, navigating military life while concealing her identity, and her mission to improve services for female veterans. Alex discusses her work supporting veterans and the lasting impact of the military's LGBT+ ban. And all together, we explore how leadership is evolving, the cost of hiding one's true self, and the importance of diversity in leadership. A powerful conversation on pride,resilience, and healing. #making the journey home

Links

Ali Brown (fightingwithpride.org.uk)

Alexandra Meyrick | LinkedIn

Lifting the ban on gay military service members | Imperial War Museums (iwm.org.uk)

Pride in Veterans Standard (fightingwithpride.org.uk)

Coming out | Stonewall

Are you a master at putting things off? So are Bobby and Bridge! In this episode, they dive into their own procrastination habits, sharing why they think they do it and Bobby shares old practices from her younger days that might help them out now that they're working for themselves. And for all those procrastinating leaders out there, there's also some fascinating research on breaking the procrastination cycle, the self-talk that can shift your mindset, and why dealing with discomfort is key to getting things done.

So if you're ready to face your procrastination demons (or just want to delay that looming task) join Bobby and Bridge for a fun, honest and maybe a little uncomfortable conversation on "Being a Procrastinator (or maybe later!)"

Links

Pomodoro® Technique - Time Management Method (pomodorotechnique.com)

Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator | Tim Urban (TEDTalk)

Why You Procrastinate Or Lack Motivation—And What To Do About It. (forbes.com)

The 5 Second Rule | Mel Robbins (youtube.com)

Five-ways-leaders-can-embrace-and-manage-their-procrastination : Forbes.com

4-types-of-procrastination-problems-and-solutions : www.belongly.com

The Cure to Procrastination - Leadership Society of Arizona (leadaz.org)

How-to-Beat-Procrastination-as-a-Leader-7-game-changing-strategies: Nirmal Chhabria: medium.com

The-productivity-paradox-exploring-the-positive-effects-of-procrastination: Blog

21-ways-successful-people-beat-procrastination: cleverism.com

The-5-stages-of-procrastination: wizeprep.com

This week we chat with Debra Corey, who transitioned from traditional HR roles to becoming a "Chief Pay It Forward Officer" (flipping love this title!!). Debra shares her journey, discusses the evolution of HR, and explores the true meaning of workplace culture. She also dives into the lasting impact of "bad bosses" and her latest book, "Bad Bosses Ruin Lives." Tune in for a fun, insightful conversation on trust, empathy, and building a positive workplace culture.

Links

Debra Corey | LinkedIn

Bringing Your Values Out to Play: A Playbook on Company Values | Debra Corey | Amazon.co.uk

Bad Bosses Ruin Lives | Debra and Ken Corey | Amazon.co.uk

Effective HR Communication | Debra Corey | Amazon.co.uk

Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us about the Business of Life |James Kerr | Amazon.co.uk

How to Drive Employee Engagement and 'Pay it Forward' |Debra Corey on Happiness at Work | Spotify

Building-Better-Bosses-with-Debra-Corey: Happier at Work

Give and Take: Adam Grant

Summary of Legacy: All Blacks by James Kerr: thegrowthfaculty.com

Adam Grant: Workplace Culture: thegrowthfaculty.com

Join Bobby and Bridge as they dive into the world of emotional intelligence (EQ) and uncover its complexities. From the origins of EQ to its impact on leadership and corporate culture, they explore how EQ can be both a powerful tool and a potential weapon. Whether it's leaders who thrive despite low EQ or the rise of "dark empaths" who use their emotional savvy for manipulation, we tackle the good, the bad, and the controversial sides of EQ. Tune in for a lively discussion that challenges the conventional wisdom on what it really means to be emotionally intelligent.

Links

The Art of Managing Emotions | Daniel Goleman (youtube.com)

Merve Emre on Emotional Intelligence as Corporate Control - WorkLife with Adam Grant | Spotify

Is Emotional Intelligence Real - WorkLife with Adam Grant - Apple Podcasts

Emotional Mastery: The Gifted Wisdom of Unpleasant Feelings | Dr Joan Rosenberg (youtube.com)

The Power of Emotional Intelligence | Travis Bradberry (youtube.com)

Emotional Intelligence from a Teenage Perspective | Maximillian Park (youtube.com)

The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence (simplypsychology.org)

15 Most Valuable Emotional Intelligence TED Talks on Youtube (positivepsychology.com)

Adam Grant podcast work life with Merve Emre

Walter Michelle: Marshmallow study

No stupid question Angela Duckworth and Stephen Dubner - How important is Emotional Intelligence

Mayor-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)

Merve Emre - The repressive politics of Emotional Intelligence

Salovey and Mayer - model of 4 emotional intelligence abilities (You Tube)

12 Traits of Emotionally Intelligent People: Daniel Goleman (Podcast)

‘Dark empaths’: how dangerous are psychopaths and narcissists with empathy?

Daniel Goleman On How To Manage Your Emotions At Work & Why EQ Is More Valuable Than IQ (LinkedIn)

Preview YouTube video The Salovey & Mayer Model of Four Emotional Intelligence Abilities

The Salovey & Mayer Model of Four Emotional Intelligence Abilities

Hmmmmm…that moment when you wonder if you should have had a Guest for this topic. A leader who is professional in their handling of criticism rather than Bobby and Bridge’s approach which entails going bright red, potentially yelling “f*ck off” or disappearing for a good old teenage sulk!! Seriously…should these two really be let loose on such a topic!

Well, the answer is YES. Come and have a listen to these two feisty leaders being incredibly honest about their relationship with unsolicited feedback (in other words, criticism) and how their approaches have morphed (or not on occasion) as they have grown in self-awareness, self-reflection and self-assurance.

Links

7 Strategies Smart Leaders Use to Handle Criticism | Inc.com

Dealing with Criticism | Wisdom for Life (YouTube.com)

How to Keep Criticism from Undermining Your Confidence (hbr.org)

4 Constructive Ways Leaders Can Handle Criticism (forbes.com)

Why Your Critics Aren’t the Ones Who Count - Brené Brown (brenebrown.com)

How to take criticism well when you are sensitive to criticism: Mental Health guide (youthemployment.org.uk)

Wisdom from The Four Agreements | Don Miguel Ruiz (Amazon.co.uk)

The Seven Day Mental Diet: How to Change Your Life in a Week | Emmet Fox (Amazon.co.uk)

It's a new season! And boy have we got a heap of awesomeness coming your way! This week join Bobby and Bridge as they welcome the fabulous, Fiona Galbraith, to join them on MTALJ. Through her business, Ruralink, she partners with land-based businesses to develop career opportunities focusing mainly on career changers especially advocating for fellow ex-military colleagues. Fiona is also a University Lecturer in Intelligence Security, Risk and Resilience, as well as Chair of Governors at Cirencester College and a volunteer responder for REACT Disaster Response. Clearly a Master of Pivots amongst Pivoters (is there such a word). Come and join us for Fiona’s multitude of insights into making career decisions and in the words of Barack Obama “Being the person who gets things done”

Links

Fiona Galbraith | LinkedIn

Ruralink - Growing Fresh Careers

What Colour Is Your Parachute? 2023: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success: Richard N. Bolles (Amazon.co.uk)

4 Key Pivoting Phases of a Successful Career Change (forbes.com)

Five Strategies for Making a Career Pivot | Stanford Graduate School of Business

Becky Grove | LinkedIn

Emergent Generation I A diverse network of young people working together to build an agroecological food system and regenerative future

Mike Croll | LinkedIn

The Rise of Security and Why We Always Want More | Mike Croll (Amazon.com)

Welcome to the final episode of our "Guests with Gifts". This week, Bridge is joined by two remarkable women who've made significant impacts in their fields and communities. First, Nina Killick, a longtime friend of Bridge with a portfolio career including sports coach and project manager in the hospitality industry, and Lieutenant Colonel Ann O’Flynn, the Commanding Officer of the British Army’s 1st Military Working Dog Regiment. They discuss everything from sports like rugby and triathlons to values, change management, and authenticity. Get ready for a sporty, thoughtful, and engaging finale to our mini season!

Links

Dr Ann O'Flynn MCMI BSc (Hons) BVSc PGDip MSc MRCVS | LinkedIn

1st Military Working Dog Regiment

Being Blame free with accountability

Being a Person with a Bigger Purpose

Constantly Curious

Being comfortable with curiosity

Being a Wall Breaker

School your face

Being your authentic self - Keeping it real