In this episode of Unicorny, host Dom Hawes addresses the troubling issue of job satisfaction among marketers. With the help of Simon Hartley, an esteemed author and sports psychologist, they explore why only half of marketers enjoy their work.

Simon provides practical advice on enhancing team motivation and personal job fulfilment using his PEAR framework—Purpose, Enjoyment, Achievement, and Recognition. Learn how to create a more fulfilling work environment and improve overall team performance.

• Understand why job satisfaction matters in marketing.
• Learn about Simon Hartley's PEAR framework for motivation.
• See how principles from sports psychology can be applied to business.
• Discover practical steps to improve work environment and team motivation.

Find out how to foster happier, more motivated marketing teams and apply these insights to your organisation.

Simon Hartley is a globally respected sport psychology consultant and performance coach. For over 25 years, Simon has worked with gold medallists, world record holders, world champions, top five world-ranked professional athletes, Olympians and championship winning teams.

Since 2011, Simon has published twelve books, including Stronger Together; How Great Teams Work, Peak Performance Every Time and Motivation is P.E.A.R. Shaped.

During the last 20 years, Simon has also applied the principles of sport psychology to business, education, healthcare and the charity sector. This has included projects with some of the world’s leading corporations and foremost executives. He is also an award winning international professional speaker, delivering keynotes throughout the world.

For more information on Simon, please visit www.be-world-class.com

Full show notes: Unicorny.co.uk

LinkedIn: Simon Hartley | Dom Hawes

Website: be worldclass

Sponsor: Selbey Anderson

In this episode of Unicorny, host Dom Hawes continues his conversation with James Gatoff, Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Lombard International Group. James shares his expertise on integrating marketing with business objectives, leveraging technology for measurable outcomes, the importance of crisis communication and the need for authentic engagement in a global business environment.

• Aligning marketing efforts with business objectives.
• Use of dashboards and technology for tracking and measurement
• Building and utilising effective crisis management strategies.
• Adapting communication strategies for diverse global audiences.

Learn how James' strategies can help you enhance your marketing effectiveness and prepare for future challenges. Tune in to gain practical insights and actionable advice.

James is currently the Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Lombard International Group. He is a member of the Group Executive Committee responsible for Global Marketing and Communications. He leads the marketing, brand, corporate communications, media relations, digital media, marketing production, internal communications and the events & sponsorship teams.

James has over 20 years’ experience in international marketing, communications and business development in Global Financial Services, spanning FTSE100 Insurance, FinTech, Wealth Management and Private Equity.

Before joining Lombard International, James was the Group Marketing and Communications Director at FNZ, a global FinTech which powers the wealth management, administration and custodian platforms of major financial institutions (including retail and private banks, asset and wealth managers, insurers and financial adviser groups) across Europe, Asia and Australasia.

Prior to FNZ, James was Group Communications Director at Friends Life Group where he led the global communications team (based in the UK, Isle of Man, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai) and overseeing the Group’s subsidiary businesses’ communications teams.

He’s experienced in leading large scale organisational change, transformation, commercial development and communication programmes including mergers, acquisitions, divestments and tendering for new business. James has a sales and marketing background and was Head of Business Development responsible for winning, implementing and managing new large corporate partnerships.

He’s a Freeman of the City of London, Chartered Insurer, an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Insurance and has a BSc (Hons)Business.

Full show notes: Unicorny.co.uk

LinkedIn: James Gatoff | Dom Hawes

Website: Lombard International Group

Sponsor: Selbey Anderson

In this episode, Dom Hawes chats with James Gatoff, Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Lombard International Group, about the complexities of marketing in highly regulated, multi-jurisdictional environments. James shares his journey from finance to marketing and discusses the strategic use of technology, cultural nuances, and the importance of a commercial focus in marketing communications.

James provides practical advice on integrating video content into marketing strategies and highlights the importance of clear communication and team engagement in achieving marketing success.

• Marketing in regulated and complex environments
• Importance of cultural understanding in international teams.
• Building and utilising in-house video production.
• Maintaining a commercial focus in all marketing efforts.

Tune in to learn how you can apply these strategies to better your marketing game.

James is currently the Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Lombard International Group. He is a member of the Group Executive Committee responsible for Global Marketing and Communications. He leads the marketing, brand, corporate communications, media relations, digital media, marketing production, internal communications and the events & sponsorship teams.

James has over 20 years’ experience in international marketing, communications and business development in Global Financial Services, spanning FTSE100 Insurance, FinTech, Wealth Management and Private Equity.

Before joining Lombard International, James was the Group Marketing and Communications Director at FNZ, a global FinTech which powers the wealth management, administration and custodian platforms of major financial institutions (including retail and private banks, asset and wealth managers, insurers and financial adviser groups) across Europe, Asia and Australasia.

Prior to FNZ, James was Group Communications Director at Friends Life Group where he led the global communications team (based in the UK, Isle of Man, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai) and overseeing the Group’s subsidiary businesses’ communications teams.

He’s experienced in leading large scale organisational change, transformation, commercial development and communication programmes including mergers, acquisitions, divestments and tendering for new business. James has a sales and marketing background and was Head of Business Development responsible for winning, implementing and managing new large corporate partnerships.

He’s a Freeman of the City of London, Chartered Insurer, an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Insurance and has a BSc (Hons)Business.

Full show notes: Unicorny.co.uk

LinkedIn: James Gatoff | Dom Hawes

Website: Lombard International Group

Sponsor: Selbey Anderson