Beyond Potential

S1: Ep18: The man behind the mic part 1: unveiling the story of HEX

Welcome to another 'Tom's Talk’ episode of the Beyond Potential podcast!

In this special two-part series, we’re getting to know the men behind the mic a little better. We kick things off with Tom Emery, founder of HEX, a people performance consultancy that helps individuals, teams, and organisations reach their full potential, through expert coaching, leadership development, and culture transformation. 

Tune in to hear about Tom's journey, his passion for leadership development, and the story behind HEX.

S1: Ep17: Bad Bosses Ruin Lives - with 6 x author Debra Corey

This week the Toms are thrilled to be joined by Debra Corey. Debra is a consultant, speaker, top HR influencer, and author of six bestselling books. She’s passionate about supporting companies and leaders create amazing cultures and employee experiences to drive engagement & business.

We have a great discussion about leadership, with a particular focus on Debra’s new book, Bad Bosses Ruin Lives and how it can help us all to lead more effectively. It’s a brilliant conversation with so much insight.

Find out more about Debra at https://www.badbossesruinlives.com/ and https://www.debcohr.com/.

S1 Ep16: TED talks, organisational psychology, and entrepreneurship - with guest Adele Stickland

This week the Toms are joined by Adele Stickland, Organisational Psychologist, Coach and TEDx speaker. 

Adele shares her career journey which has taken her from Advertising Executive all the way through to the TEDx stage, where she recently spoke about her passion for multigenerational workplaces. 

We learn all about the fascinating work she is doing as an Organisational Psychologist, the entrepreneurial journey she’s been on and her plans for the future. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

You can find out more about Adele at https://adelestickland.com

S1: Ep 15: The power of networking and community - with guest Andrew Bennie from Manchester Young Professionals

This week we're chatting with Andrew Bennie.

By day, Andrew is a Senior Investment Director at wealth management firm Brooks Macdonald, but outside work he is the co-founder of Manchester Young Professionals. 

MYP's purpose is to provide dynamic young people with the tools they need to connect and develop in their chosen industries, while also providing them with access to a multifaceted community that supports their career goals. 

Andrew is an inspiration - he has a great story and shares how he, his co-founder Richard, and the wider MYP team have built a huge community for young professionals that is doing such brilliant work in one of the UK's most vibrant and dynamic cities.

Find out more about MYP at  https://www.mcryoungprofessionals.com/.

S1: Ep 14: Incredible insights from a business psychologist

Dr Amanda Potter is a renowned business psychologist, keynote speaker, podcast host, and CEO of Zircon. 

In this fascinating conversation, the Toms grill Amanda about business psychology and the value it can bring to organisations in assessing, identifying, and developing their talent. We also get into the concept of psychological safety and why it’s so important.

You can find out more about Amanda here. You can listen to Amanda’s incredible podcast, The Chief Psychology Officer, here. Visit Zircon’s website at www.zircon-mc.co.uk.

S1: Ep 13: Workplace wellbeing with Dr Mahrukh Khwaja

This week the Toms are joined by Dr Mahrukh Khwaja, founder of the award-winning wellness startup Mind Ninja.

Mahrukh shares her fascinating career journey which has taken her from a qualified dentist through to a business founder and leading workplace wellness expert. She discusses the unique challenges faced by many in dentistry which inspired her to start Mind Ninja and embark on her entrepreneurial journey. 

We learn all about the amazing work she is doing in the workplace wellness space and the positive impact she is having on a daily basis. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

 

You can find out more about Mind Ninja at https://www.mind-ninja.co.uk/.

S1 Ep12: Being a business athlete – the power of wellbeing and personal sustainability on high performance - with guest Leanne Spencer

This week the Toms welcome Leanne Spencer to the podcast. Leanne is a keynote speaker, author, TEDx speaker, and even a Bear Grylls Survival instructor.

Leanne shares her story which took her from City trader to wellbeing expert. Leanne works with a wide variety of clients as a keynote speaker, coach, and facilitator of masterclasses for leaders. She particularly values personal sustainability and community and how this can support individuals and organisations.

Find out more about Leanne here. You can also view her TEDx talk here.

She’s an inspirational guest and we hope you enjoy it.

S1 Ep11: Authenticity in leadership - the Toms discuss

We hear a lot about the importance of authenticity in leadership, but what's the reality?

In this episode, the Toms talk about authenticity, both in the context of their own leadership journeys, and in the clients that they work with.

The discussion goes deep into how authenticity leads to better connection, engagement and performance, and the link to psychological safety and culture.

We hope you enjoy the discussion.