Beyond Potential

Ep 26: We're back! Plans for season 2 of Beyond Potential

We're back for season 2!

In this episode, we discuss our exciting plans for season 2 of Beyond Potential. We talk about upcoming episodes, which will include deeper dives into specific topics, more content from us and our work, and the introduction of new guests. It's going to be an insightful and practical season (and hopefully entertaining too).

S1 Ep25: Season finale - toasting an incredible 2024 and an even better 2025

This week it's a Toms Talk episode as we round up a fantastic 2024 and look to an exciting 2025. 

We reflect on how Beyond Potential has grown and evolved over its first 25 episodes and celebrate many of the incredible guests we've had the opportunity to talk to.

We look at how we've grown as hosts, from feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable when recording our initial episode, to feeling confident and (a little) more capable as we end the year.

We also project forward to 2025 and talk about how we're going to evolve the podcast so that it's even more insightful, educational, and entertaining than it is today.

Thank you to our guests this year Jo Smedley, Claire Fielding, Emma Lloyd, Robin Waite, Zoe Holland MBE, Steve Salee, Andy Morris, Leanne Spencer, Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, Dr Amanda Potter, Andrew Bennie, Adele Stickland, Debra Corey, Samantha Strawford, Andre Coggins, Anwen Bottois, Aimee Bateman, and Nick Cresswell. 

Have a listen - you won't regret it!

S1 Ep24: Attracting and developing talent in the energy industry with guest Nick Creswell

This week, in our penultimate episode of 2024, Tom Mason is taking a well-earned holiday so Tom Emery is flying solo.

Hopefully, you won't miss Tom M too much as we have a terrific guest, Nick Creswell, who is the Global Head of Culture and Talent at energy firm Ørsted.

Nick gives us a snapshot of his varied career before taking us up to date with his current role, which has involved leading significant change and being right on the edge of his learning. He also talks about how encouraging people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is so valuable in high performing organisations. 

It's a gem of a conversation and Nick shares some great insight and practical tips. Have a pen and paper handy to take a few notes!

You can find out more about Ørsted here. 

 

S1 Ep23: Scaling a business and inspiring other entrepreneurs and leaders - with guest Aimee Bateman

This week we're joined by the incredible Aimee Bateman. Aimee is an award winning founder, speaker, coach, and the host of the Female Further podcast.

In 2010, after a decade working within the talent development space, Aimee started a YouTube channel in her kitchen with a £10 second-hand camera she'd bought on eBay. We talk about what inspired Aimee and how she built Careercake into an award winning e-learning company before successfully selling to the world's leading e-learning platform, SocialTalent.

Aimee now supports others to be successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Join us for a great conversation and hear some fantastic practical advice. This episode is a corker!

You can contact Aimee at www.aimeebateman.com.

S1 Ep22: The transition into leadership and pursuing new ventures - with guest Anwen Bottois

This week we're joined by Anwen Bottois. Anwen is the inspirational founder of Purple Sky Consulting, an innovative and client led business that helps leaders to love leading by being more confident and effective - in a sustainable way.

Anwen tells her career story and explains the ethos behind everything she does. We talk about why supporting leaders as they move into leadership positions is invaluable in ensuring their success, and how she offers this support through her Boost programme. 

We also get into some of Anwen's incredible tales from her travels.

Enjoy the conversation! 

 

S1 Ep21: Building and leading a community with guest Andre Coggins

This week we're joined by Andre Coggins. Andre is a coach, teacher, and community leader from North London who is the founder of Mafia Moves.

As Andre explains, Mafia Moves is more than just a running club. It's a community, where diverse people of all running abilities come together and build connection and confidence. Andre tells us about what inspired him to set up Mafia Moves and how he uses his leadership in service of others.

It's a great episode, and don't miss his Usain Bolt anecdote! Find out more about Andre and Mafia Moves at https://www.mafiamoves.co.uk/.

S1 EP20: Becoming an entrepreneur - with guest Samantha Strawford

This week we're joined by Samantha Strawford. Sam is an entrepreneur who owns Pepper & Seed, a boutique PR and brand communications agency with a passion for creating stand-out strategies to help brands shine.

 

In this fascinating chat, we hear from Sam about her background working in luxury travel, and how she made the decision to take the plunge and create Pepper & Seed. Her entrepreneurial journey is a fascinating one. Hope you enjoy listening to Sam as much as we enjoyed interviewing her.

S1 Ep19: The man behind the mic part 2: Unveiling the story of Potentia

Join us for Part 2 of the special ’Toms Talk’ series, where you’ll get to know the men behind the Beyond Potential mic a little better. 

This week, Tom Mason shares his origin story and where the passion for coaching came from. We then learn all about Potentia and how they support clients through bespoke Leadership, Talent and High-Performance development programmes. 

Tune in to hear more about his passion for professional development and his plans for Potentia’s future.