Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce.

This week our host Jo Taylor speaks with Alex Pott, a former colleague of Jo's who is now Head of Commercial Management at Vodafone.

Alex emphasises the importance of coaching, her love of the squiggly career and well as the risks that come with fast promoting.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

✔️The power of creating an environment where it's okay to fail.

👍 How different periods of your life creating different opportunities to reach your potential.

📢Overcoming the pressures faced as a leader.

❓Why it's impossible to answer that classic question: "Where do you want to be in 10 years time?".

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce.

This week our host Jo Taylor speaks to CEO and co-founder of tech-for-good startup In Good Company Alex Birtles.

In Good Company, is on mission to make it quick and easy for conscious consumers to find the best ethical, for-good local small businesses and experiences.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

✨ Whether we ever reach our potential?

🏆 The problems with confusing the term potential with success

✔️ Overcoming fear and given yourself permission to try something new

👑 Why the most experienced people don't always make the best role models

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce.

This week our host Jo Taylor speaks with Fay Wallis, career and executive coach and founder of Bright Sky Career Coaching. Fay emphasises that unlocking potential is all about self awareness, and finding what what you enjoy and what motivates you.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

🎯 How HR practitioners can contribute towards solving the needs of an organisation, or really helping the organisation to succeed.

🔒 What the drivers are that link directly to unlocking potential.

🤝 Whether networking really helps people to get to where they are.

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the concept of potential and its importance in today's workforce.

This week our host Jo Taylor speaks with Soraia Cerqueira, Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Warner Brothers Discovery. Soraia emphasises that potential is not just about leadership potential but also about individuals at all levels discovering their unique potential. 

She also highlights the changing dynamics in careers, focusing on fulfilment, authenticity, and alignment with personal values rather than traditional measures of success like job titles and promotions.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

🎯 How they address these challenges at Warner Brothers Discovery by offering learning and development programs tailored to different levels and personas within the organisation.

🤝 The importance of creating a mutual relationship between employees and the organisation, where individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their development, and the organisation provides support and opportunities in return.

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the importance of processing emotions in the workplace.

This week Tracy Forsyth, a Leadership Coach & Mentor for Senior Talent in the Creative industry, is joined by Jo (MD at Let’s Talk Talent) to discuss her passion for coaching and mentoring talented individuals who have struggled with self-doubt and limitations.

Tracy provides valuable insights into unlocking potential in people and the importance of encouraging women to be self-aware and overcome social conditioning that may hold them back from fully fulfilling their potential.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

• 🛠️ The tools and techniques to navigate criticism and self-doubt
• 😁 The importance of purpose and finding joy in one's work
• 🏆The importance of pausing to process emotions, understanding one's factory settings, and cultivating inner champions

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore how improv can unlock creativity and trust.

This week Max Dickens, author and founder of Hoopla Improv, is joined by Claire (Senior Consultant at Let’s Talk Talent) to have a conversation about the concept of potential and how it can be identified and realised in various different dimensions including oneself, others and a team.

The conversation also touches on the dynamics of virtual teamwork and the significance of being open to unexpected opportunities.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

• 🎭 The role of improv in unlocking creativity and trust 
• 💪 The importance of recognising and leveraging people's strengths
• 🌸 Creating a supportive environment for potential to emerge
• 💡 The value of being present in the moment, reframing attitudes, and trusting one's instincts to tap into potential

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore navigating career paths that don't yet exist.

This week Tiffany St James, a digital strategist and co-founder of Curate42 is joined by Jo (MD & Founder at Let’s Talk Talent) to discuss navigating future careers and the importance of staying on top of industry trends.

You won’t regret joining us as Tiffany provides valuable insights into unlocking potential, the role of education, and identifying potential in oneself and others.

In today’s episode, we talk about:

• 🔮 Focusing on the future and learning from the past
• 🌎 Applying skills in real-world scenarios to reinforce learning.
• 📚 The role of education in personal and professional development.
• 👬 The importance of curiosity, openness, and relationship-building skills in fostering personal and professional growth.

Welcome to The Potential For What? Podcast, where we explore the importance of diversity & talent development in the workplace.

This week Mark Hudson, the Head of Early Talent at News UK joins Catherine Wilson (Senior Consultant of Let's Talk Talent) to discuss how to approach talent development and diversity in an organisation.

Join us as we delve into a captivating conversation with Mark, discussing how he is actively working to unlock the potential in people from diverse backgrounds and improve representation in mainstream industries such as journalism.

Get ready to embark on an inspiring journey as we explore the potential within each of us. 

In today’s episode, we talk about:

• 🔓 Unlocking potential in minority individuals
• 🎤 Attracting talent from underrepresented communities
• 👍 The importance of a fair and transparent recruitment process
• 🔝 How to approach talent development and diversity in your organisation
• 👩‍💻 Outreach programmes, work experience opportunities, internships and apprenticeships