In the eighteenth episode of our second series, we have one of our most impactful conversations yet, with an enlightening discussion with Claire Pedrick; Coach and Author of one of the most important books on coaching; Simplifying Coaching. _____________ In this episode Claire shares her story which lead her to leaving the teaching profession and becoming a coach, almost by accident. She explores how the narrative around coaching lead her to questioning her own beliefs. She explains how coaching should be much simpler than it is made out to be, and how this lead her to her book; Simplifying Coaching.

She shares many of her insights and some approaches we can all use, and in fact should use to lead more effectively and develop those around us. Claire is a fantastic coach, and a very personable guest on the show, in this episode she you cannot help but resonate with her approaches. The wealth of insights and lessons which she shares, we can all learn from and apply to any field of leadership.

Having read her book, and felt the importance the book has for anyone involved in coaching, this conversation was a huge privilege and Claire did not hold back from sharing her message and giving us a great depth of insight to go alongside her books. _____________ Claire is very open about her opinions and her message is consistent; coaching should be simple. Have a look at her LinkedIn, connect with her, and go and explore what she has to offer with both her books and her podcast; The Coaching Inn.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairepedrick/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simplifying-Coaching-Have-Transformational-Conversations/dp/0335249078

⁠https://www.3dcoaching.com/the-coaching-inn/ _____________ Do you, or someone you know, have a leadership journey and lessons to share with the world? Why not get in touch and appear on a future episode of To Lead is To Learn. We would love to hear from you, use our contact form on our website to appear on the podcast: https://thelamda.co.uk/contact/ _____________ Did you know To Lead is To Learn is brought to you by LAMDA Solutions? At LAMDA Solutions we specialise in leadership development and coaching, and we're passionate about helping individuals like you become the best leaders you can be. If you're looking to take your leadership skills to the next level or if your organisation is seeking guidance to achieve its leadership goals, I invite you to explore what we have to offer. Simply visit our website at www.thelamda.co.uk to discover more about how we can assist you directly.

In the seventeenth episode of our second series, we have a very special episode, where we have an in depth discussion with Brent Peters; Manager of Bacup Borough Football Club and the worlds longest serving football manager. _____________ In this episode Brent shares his story which lead him to Bacup Borough and what has kept him at the club for the last 26 years. He also shares many of his opinions around managing within football and the environment itself. With his tenure spanning such a large time, Brent has a wealth of experience and has witnessed the changing environment of the English football league and non-league system.

Brent has a passion for football and his honesty around his approaches is refreshing, many of his stories and anecdotes have such a wealth of insights and lesson which we can all learn from and apply to any field of leadership.

This conversation was such a privilege and Brent gave us such a no holds barred insight into his story and his views on the field where he plies his trade. Brent shares with us the sacrifices which he had to make to save the football club; both financially and with his career in the game.

This episode's message is one of following your chosen path, wherever it may lead, and having a clear vision for what you want from your career. _____________ Brent is very open about his journey and reflects on the decisions and choices he has made along the way, as well as the role of others in this journey. Have a look at his LinkedIn, connect with him, and go and explore what Bacup Borough FC is all about on their website.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-peters-95882714/

⁠https://www.bacupboroughfc.com _____________ Do you, or someone you know, have a leadership journey and lessons to share with the world? Why not get in touch and appear on a future episode of To Lead is To Learn. We would love to hear from you, use our contact form on our website to appear on the podcast: https://thelamda.co.uk/contact/ _____________ Did you know To Lead is To Learn is brought to you by LAMDA Solutions? At LAMDA Solutions we specialise in leadership development and coaching, and we're passionate about helping individuals like you become the best leaders you can be. If you're looking to take your leadership skills to the next level or if your organisation is seeking guidance to achieve its leadership goals, I invite you to explore what we have to offer. Simply visit our website at www.thelamda.co.uk to discover more about how we can assist you directly.

In the sixteenth episode of our second series, we have a very open and honest discussion with Daniel Astarita; Managing Director of Kesslers London. _____________ In this episode Daniel shares his story and insights, from being the sales director in the original business, before its collapse and his journey to rebuilding the business from the ground up. Kesslers is a renowned manufacturing team known for collaborating with major brands such as Sainsbury's, L'Oreal, Adidas, Dior, and Primark.

Daniel is passionate about encouraging a modern approach to leadership, his insights and approaches are refreshing and inspiring. His 'no titles' approach to his board room is reflective of his humbleness and something we could all learn from.

This conversation was one of our most enjoyable, and refreshingly honest and open discussions we have ever had, and Daniel opens up about both his work life and aspects of his personal life which has changed him from a money-driven salesman to a people-focused leader.

This episode's message is one of an honest, genuine and compassionate approach to leadership, which provides employees with an environment to grow, flourish and become the best versions of themselves! _____________ Daniel is very open about his journey to the very top, from being a money-motivated salesman to a people-centred leadership focused on personal development. Have a look at his LinkedIn, connect with him, and go and explore what Kessler London has to offer on their website.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-astarita-1732bb2a/

⁠https://www.kesslers.com/ _____________ Do you, or someone you know, have a leadership journey and lessons to share with the world? Why not get in touch and appear on a future episode of To Lead is To Learn. We would love to hear from you, use our contact form on our website to appear on the podcast: https://thelamda.co.uk/contact/ _____________ Did you know To Lead is To Learn is brought to you by LAMDA Solutions? At LAMDA Solutions we specialise in leadership development and coaching, and we're passionate about helping individuals like you become the best leaders you can be. If you're looking to take your leadership skills to the next level or if your organisation is seeking guidance to achieve its leadership goals, I invite you to explore what we have to offer. Simply visit our website at www.thelamda.co.uk to discover more about how we can assist you directly.

In the fifteenth episode of our second series, we have a very special bonus episode where I look to answer some of the listener questions which we have had. This is the first episode of this type and we would welcome many more listener questions as I would love to be able to do more episodes like this and share some thoughts on some of the challenges which are being faced by our listeners.

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Some of the questions which I have answered in this episode are:

- What inspired you to pursue a career in leadership, and how has your approach to leadership evolved over time?

- What are the key qualities you look for when hiring or promoting individuals into leadership roles?

- What are some common misconceptions about leadership, and how would you debunk them?

- What strategies do you use to motivate and inspire your team, especially during times of change or uncertainty?

- How do you balance the need for innovation and risk-taking with the importance of stability and consistency in your leadership?

- Many leaders struggle with delegation. What strategies do you employ to effectively delegate tasks while maintaining control?

- How do you handle conflict within your team, and what advice would you give to leaders facing interpersonal challenges among their team members?

- Your team is experiencing low morale due to a recent project failure. What steps would you take to rebuild morale and confidence?

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Do you have any questions or scenarios which you would like us to explore in a future episode, if so please do get in contact as I would love to be able to directly support some of the challenges which you may be facing or even explore some of the questions which you may have around leadership.

Why not get in touch, we would love to hear from you, use our contact form on our website: https://thelamda.co.uk/contact/

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Did you know To Lead is To Learn is brought to you by LAMDA Solutions? At LAMDA Solutions we specialise in leadership development and coaching, and we're passionate about helping individuals like you become the best leaders you can be. If you're looking to take your leadership skills to the next level or if your organisation is seeking guidance to achieve its leadership goals, I invite you to explore what we have to offer. Simply visit our website at www.thelamda.co.uk to discover more about how we can assist you directly.

In the thirteenth episode of our second series, we have a very broad and passionate discussion with Eric Beck; Founder of Founders Fire.

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In this episode Eric very passionately shares his message about providing employees a game worth playing. This message is so key, with employee motivation hitting a low and the epidemic of quiet quitting, Eric's message gives us a stark reality check around what may be causing this.

During this conversation we also touch on topics such as how society has out-paced biological development, leaving us with Neanderthal brains developed to fight or flight, within a society wrought with triggers. We also delve into a passionate topic of his, and mine, in terms of sustainability and the global crisis surrounding climate change and sustainable practices. How can we as leaders possibly have an impact on such a large issue?

This conversation was very different to many of the other podcast episodes we have had recently, but it is equally as enlightening and there are so many ideas and practices which can be taken on board and implemented. This episode's message is key; we must invest in the long term vision to build a sustainable and meaningful organisation, which provides its employees with a game worth playing!

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Eric is a fantastic and passionate speaker, with many ideas which we can all take on board and learn from. Have a look at his LinkedIn, connect with him and go and explore what Eric has to offer on his website.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/totalintegration/

https://www.foundersfire.com/

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Do you, or someone you know, have a leadership journey and lessons to share with the world? Why not get in touch and appear on a future episode of To Lead is To Learn. We would love to hear from you, use our contact form on our website to appear on the podcast: https://thelamda.co.uk/contact/

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Did you know To Lead is To Learn is brought to you by LAMDA Solutions? At LAMDA Solutions we specialise in leadership development and coaching, and we're passionate about helping individuals like you become the best leaders you can be. If you're looking to take your leadership skills to the next level or if your organisation is seeking guidance to achieve its leadership goals, I invite you to explore what we have to offer. Simply visit our website at www.thelamda.co.uk to discover more about how we can assist you directly.

In the twelfth episode of our second series, we had a very impactful and passionate discussion with best selling author and coaching culture advocate Jo Wright; Speaker, Coach and Cofounder of Coaching Culture as well as the author of "NO MORE SH*T MANAGERS: Seven Steps to a Coaching Culture".

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In this episode Jo shares with us her passion for a coaching culture including her honest and personal experiences of poor management. This includes her experience of being a poor manager.

The coaching approaches she shares are so powerful and can easily help to improve the culture of organisations, embedding a coaching culture which can improve our working environments and encourage personal growth for each and every employee within an organisation.

As with all good coaches, some of the approaches she shares are easily implementable from tomorrow meaning there is no doubt that you will get great value from this episode.

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Jo is a eloquent speaker, sharing her ideas with both passion and clarity. Have a look at her LinkedIn, connect with her and don't forget to purchase her book.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jowrightcoach/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-More-Sh-Managers-coaching-ebook/dp/B0CNW5SH5J

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Do you, or someone you know, have a leadership journey and lessons to share with the world? Why not get in touch and appear on a future episode of To Lead is To Learn. We would love to hear from you, use our contact form on our website to appear on the podcast: https://thelamda.co.uk/contact/

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Did you know To Lead is To Learn is brought to you by LAMDA Solutions? At LAMDA Solutions we specialise in leadership development and coaching, and we're passionate about helping individuals like you become the best leaders you can be. If you're looking to take your leadership skills to the next level or if your organisation is seeking guidance to achieve its leadership goals, I invite you to explore what we have to offer. Simply visit our website at www.thelamda.co.uk to discover more about how we can assist you directly.