Best Trussell Trust Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 4 - Lewis O’Neill, an advisor from Motherwell and Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau 34:29

5M ago34:29

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Lewis O’Neill, an advisor from Motherwell and Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau, joins Angelle McCluskey from Trussell to discuss the cash first work being undertaken in the area alongside colleagues at Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau. The work being undertaken across North Lanarkshire aims to increase access to existing services and to ensure that anyo…

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Episode 3 - Ross Middlemiss from Faith in Community: Dundee 44:02

9M ago44:02

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Ross Middlemiss from Faith in Community: Dundee joins Angelle McCluskey from Trussell to discuss the cash first work being undertaken in Dundee and how this is helping to move Scotland towards a future without food banks. One of the ways that Ross and the team in Dundee are embedding Cash First approaches across the city is by providing Community G…

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Episode 2 - Polly Jones (The Trussell Trust) and Sabine Goodwin (Independent Food Aid Network) 47:01

12M ago47:01

47:01

Our host, Angelle McCluskey, meets Polly Jones (The Trussell Trust) and Sabine Goodwin (Independent Food Aid Network) as they come together to discuss the recent Cash First Communities Conference, the cash first approaches that could change Scotland as we move forward and the breadth of work already being done to build our cash first communities. I…

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Episode 1 - Sarah Russell from Perth Citizens Advice Bureau 33:45

1y ago33:45

33:45

Sarah Russell from Perth Citizens Advice Bureau joins the Trussell Trust’s Angelle McCluskey to discuss how they're creating a ‘no wrong door’ approach to advice in Perth and Kinross. Together they explore how the Bureau is tackling the challenges of working with rural and urban communities, getting local stakeholders on board, and what they hope t…

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How You Can Achieve a Deep Purpose Culture with Harvard Business School Professor Ranjay Gulati 1:29

2+ y ago1:29

1:29

We have moved! Click here Think People Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Search 'Think People Podcast' You can now hear Business Psychologist Michael Costello & this episode on EY's Think People Podcast! Search 'Think People Podcast' to hear the latest episode EY's Think People Podcast's mission is to democratise leadership for everyone by amplifying th…

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Greg Hoffman Former Nike CMO: Creative Leadership Lessons & "Emotion by Design" 52:03

3y ago52:03

52:03

Former CMO of Nike Greg Hoffman from Portland Oregon joins Business Psychologist Michael Costello (Management Today) to share his Creative Leadership Lessons from his 28 years at Nike and the importance of art getting a seat at the table.In this episode Business Psychologist Michael Costello meets with Greg to explore: The Nike DNA - what is really…

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Professor Lynda Gratton (London Business School): Redesigning Work For The Hybrid Era 59:38

3y ago59:38

59:38

In this episode of Management Today's Workplace Evolution Podcast Business Psychologist Michael Costello meets with London Business School Professor & co-chair of the World Economic Forum Council Lynda Gratton to discuss the most significant change in the workplace for over a generation - hybrid working - and her latest book "Redesigning Work: How …

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Raising Christmas Spirits & Well-Being with John Amaechi, Kate & Helen Richardson Walsh & Will Greenwood in Aid of the Trussell Trust 50:36

3+ y ago50:36

50:36

In this very special podcast in aid of the Trussel Trust foodbank charity, we hear from Olympians Kate & Helen Richardson-Walsh, Rugby World Cup Winner Will Greenwood & Psychologist John Amaechi on how to maintain our well-being over Christmas. During the podcast you’ll also hear from the Trussell Trust’s CEO Emma Revie on the work the charity is d…

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Ivy McKenzie and Safe Spaces for Black Women 57:58

3+ y ago57:58

57:58

Imagine you need to ask for help with a REALLY personal and complicated problem. Now imagine that the person who is supposed to help you with this problem just doesn't "get it". It's horrible, right? Ivy McKenzie helps women in this situation every day. She works for a unique charity called Sistah Space. It was set up to focus on black women affect…

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Kate & Helen Richardson-Walsh: 'Winning Together' An Olympic Approach To Building Better Teams 51:43

3+ y ago51:43

51:43

In this episode Business Psychologist Michael Costello meets with two exceptional Olympic athletes to discuss their new book “Winning Together” and the incredible journey Team GB went on to winning gold in the Rio Olympics. Double Olympic medallist Kate Richardson Walsh is the most capped female British hockey player of all time and double Olympian…

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Mary-Jayne Rust on Ecotherapy 1:12:22

3+ y ago1:12:22

1:12:22

People today say they feel cut off from nature, that we need to reconnect. But how can you reconnect with something that you were never disconnected from in the first place? 🤔 Mary-Jayne Rust is an ecotherapist with over 30 years of experience under her belt (her belt is made of braided sweetgrass and covered in flowers, by the way). She says we fe…

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Gill Perkins, CEO of The Bumblebee Conservation Trust 39:16

3+ y ago39:16

39:16

Honeybees are in dire need of saving. OR ARE THEY?! Gill Perkins, the CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, is here to set the record straight. She says that the public has seriously misunderstood what bees are about. Are honeybees the grey squirrel of the insect world? Let’s find out! Quote of the episode: "If you can understand bees, you can u…

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Incredible Edible with The Incredible Pam Warhurt 1:04:28

3+ y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

So, you're living in Todmorden in West Yorkshire (bear with me here). Things are kind of alright but the planet is burning, the ice caps are melting, and you're actually really quite worried about polar bears and pandas. Then SUDDENLY Pam Warhurst (AKA The Most Quotable Woman in West Yorkshire) turns up and tells you to start growing carrots on pub…

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Food Banks with Emma Revie, CEO of the Trussell Trust 1:02:13

3+ y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

People in the UK aren't just hungry for food... They're hungry for justice! Emma Revie, the CEO of the Trussell Trust, says that food banks are a symptom of a problem, not the solution. We have two choices when it comes to poverty in the UK: to treat it as if it is an individual tragedy or a problem with our social safety net. This net holds us all…

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Emily Reynolds on Advocating for Women‘s Mental Health 52:37

3+ y ago52:37

52:37

These days we all know that mental health is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. *car screeching noise* Hang on, hang on. Is that the only thing that causes mental health problems? Emily Reynolds works with Wish, a women's mental health charity. She thinks that what happens around us can affect our mental health just as much as what g…

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Visualising Mental Health with Dylan Yamada-Rice 48:14

3+ y ago48:14

48:14

How do you cope with a tsunami? Not a metaphorical tsunami. An actual tsunami. In 2011, Dylan was in Japan when the tsunami struck. Her doctors tried to measure her PTSD with numbers and checkboxes and questionnaires. What does this do to our understanding of ourselves and our experiences? And what does it do when you begin to measure yourself in a…

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Women and Autism with Laura James 1:14:45

3+ y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

So. You're me. And you've been diagnosed with autism. And you really want to tell people BUT all these stereotypes keep getting in the way. Stereotypes like... but YOU can't be autistic. You're NICE. What do you do? I'll tell you what you do... you start a flippin' podcast and you start it by flippin' interviewing Odd Girl Out author, Laura James! …

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Will Greenwood MBE & Ben Fennell: "Get the Heart, Get the Player" (World Class: Lead, Learn and Grow Like a Champion) 56:42

3+ y ago56:42

56:42

Business Psychologist Michael Costello meets Will Greenwood and Ben Fennell to discuss their life lessons and new book "World Class: Lead, Learn and Grow Like a Champion". Drawing on insights from elite athlete & coaches such as Dan Carter, Kate Richardson Walsh, Rio Ferdinand, Helen Glover & Sir Clive Woodward as well as Business Leaders from Tesc…

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John Amaechi OBE- The Promises of Giants to Fill the Leadership Void 50:56

4y ago50:56

50:56

In this episode Michael Costello spends time with the inspirational Psychologist John Amaechi OBE – well admired for making his way from humble beginnings in the north of England to playing in the NBA with teams like Orlando Magic and more recent work on equality and diversity – being bold enough to raise the issues of bias, racism and White Privil…

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Nigel Farage: "I'll be popular when I'm dead" 1:01:25

4y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

In this episode Business Psychologist Michael Costello explores with Nigel Farage how he managed to lead radical change that impacted a generation and sent shockwaves around the world. Once the discussion gets past his "Booze Brand" & how the 'Great British Boozer' got voters on his side they explore the serious questions of: - How will history jud…

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BBC Journalist Rory Cellan-Jones: Working in an "Always On" Era 53:13

4y ago53:13

53:13

In this episode Michael Costello meets with BBC Tech Journalist Rory Cellan-Jones to discuss the most powerful invention in the last century - the Smart Phone and why we are "Always on” our phones! The big questions include 'How can we improve our relationship with our phone & overcome its' addictive nature?'. Rory also shares his experiences with …

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Professor Dr Robert Kaplan (Harvard Business School) Inclusive Strategies for Society & Environment 47:32

4y ago47:32

47:32

Welcome back to Management Today's Workplace Evolution Podcast sponsored by Michael Page - Part of the Page Group!Our first guest for 2021 is Dr Robert S. Kaplan, a Senior Fellow and Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development, Emeritus at the Harvard Business School, is co-developer of both activity-based costing (ABC) and the Balanced Scorec…

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Leroy Logan MBE: Inclusivity, Diversity & An Axe To Grind With Racism 53:16

4+ y ago53:16

53:16

This episode explores the career and journey of the former Met Police Superintendent Leroy Logan who’s life has recently been shared by Director Steve McQueen in the BBC & Amazon Prime Small Axe series (with John Boyega playing Leroy!). Leroy & Business Psychologist Michael Costello draw on the inspirational moments of Leroy’s new book "Closing Ran…

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Jim Collins - A Lifetime of Leaders, Curiosity & Going Beyond Entrepreneurship 1:23:55

4+ y ago1:23:55

1:23:55

Business Psychologist Michael Costello meets one of the most influential thinkers on leadership of our era…Mr Jim Collins (who rarely gives an interview!). Having authored or co-authored six books that have sold in total more than 10 million, Jim is releasing Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 to crack the challenge 'How do you turn your business in to an…

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Mr Motivator MBE: Motivation for the “Covid Hurricane” & Exercising Racism Out of the Media 40:41

4+ y ago40:41

40:41

Business Psychologist Michael Costello meets Mr Motivator (Derek Evans) to explore how we can stay motivated during the challenging times of Covid or what he calls "Life's Hurricanes". The interview explores how he dealt with racism in his career, particularly from media network sponsors who told him "A black man doing fitness can't work". Recorded…

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Alastair Campbell: Living Better & The 'Tsunami Of Psychological Distress' 47:28

4+ y ago47:28

47:28

Business Psychologist Michael Costello interviews Alastair Campbell on his life with depression, his well-being in 10 Downing Street and ways to live life better (the name of his new book). The podcast explores: How others handled his breakdown and spotting the signs of depression at work Living with a demanding boss (Tony Blair) and the importance…

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Yo! Sushi Dragon Simon Woodroffe On Soy-Sauce of Innovation & Creativity 41:20

4+ y ago41:20

41:20

In this episode Business Psychologist Michael Costello heads to the River Thames to meet with former Dragon’s Den member and founder of Yo! Sushi to discuss how businesses can drive innovation and creativity by following the way of Yo! This podcast delves in to the Yo! brand (Yo! Home, Yo! Sushi and Yo! Hotel) alongside the lessons Simon has learnt…

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David Coulthard: One Formula for Mental Toughness 37:34

5y ago37:34

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Formula 1’s David Coulthard relates mental toughness to competing against Schumacher & coming back from an airplane crash & creating a high performance state at the lights. Business Psychologist Michael Costello explores with David Coulthard how he maintained his mental toughness to support key moments in his life and the setbacks he faced along th…

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Former Twitter VP & 'Eat Sleep Work Repeat' Bruce Daisley: 'The Silicon Valley Bluff & Making Technology Work For You' 1:20:46

5y ago1:20:46

1:20:46

If you feel that managing your inbox and attending meetings is becoming your actual job and that social media & long working hours is harming your mental health, this is the podcast you've been waiting for. In this episode Business Psychologist Michael Costello meets with former EMEA Vice President of Twitter Bruce Daisley to explore the No. 1 # Ti…

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Coffee Republic Founder Sahar Hashemi OBE - Start-Up Culture & Bootstraping for the New Normal 47:15

5y ago47:15

47:15

Warm welcome back to this ‘caffeine charged’ episode of the Workplace Evolution podcast this time with entrepreneur Sahar Hashemi After a trip to New York Sahar began her incredible journey of turning a moment of inspiration in to something incredible – the highly successful UK coffee chain Coffee Republic. This didn’t come easy and her journey inc…

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Red Arrows Pilot Justin Hughes: High Performing Teams, Brutal Humility & Psychological Safety 46:35

5y ago46:35

46:35

In this incredible episode of the Workplace Evolution Podcast in association with Management Today, Business Psychologist Michael Costello investigates one of the UK’s most famous teams the Red Arrows with former Red Arrows pilot & author Justin Hughes. This episode describes how the Red Arrows sustain a high performance culture by ensuring ‘Brutal…

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BBC Financial Expert Alvin Hall Interview: On the Money During the Lockdown & Life Lessons for your Business 1:01:59

5y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Welcome back to the workplace evolution podcast. The podcast that aims to help employees and leaders with workplace challenges. In this episode Workplace Evolution Director Michael Costello talks with the incredible Alvin Hall (broadcaster, author and financial guru most famous for his show "Your Money of Your Life") to help us during the lockdown …

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Allen Packwood OBE: Winston Churchill's Personality Assessment (Churchill Society & Cambridge University) 40:25

5y ago40:25

40:25

Thanks for joining us on this very special VE Day celebratory podcast highlighting the personality and leadership of the late great Winston Churchill.I feel incredibly lucky to have had time to discuss this man’s life with the world leading expert on Churchill - Allen Packwood – director of the International Churchill society and also Director of t…

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Helen Sharman OBE: Time & Space on Remote Working & Isolation 53:00

5y ago53:00

53:00

Hi everyone and welcome back to the Workplace Evolution podcast! I trust you are all well and coping with the changes of the lock-down…if you were to have told me four years ago that we would have Donald Trump as President in the US, the UK would be heading out of Europe and we would be in lock-down in 2020 due to a virus I would have said there wa…

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Sir Vince Cable: The Post Coronavirus Environment & Political Leadership 48:21

5y ago48:21

48:21

Workplace Evolution Director & Business Psychologist interviews Sir Vince Cable on the topic of the Corona Virus and the future ahead:Sir Vince Cable on the Over 60s: "I accept I'm now well over 70...I'm probably going to be one of the last people to be released from some kind of confinement. I do feel we have been leaning over backwards as a socie…

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Dr Raj Persuad- This Morning Doctor: The Motivated Mindset (for the Lockdown?) 43:54

5y ago43:54

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Welcome to this podcast recorded back in February before the lock-down. In this podcast Michael Costello interviews psychiatrist, broadcaster & author Dr Raj Persuad. Having gained extensive experience in the NHS and lecturing across the UK, he is best known for raising public awareness of psychiatric and mental health issues in the general media,T…

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Wayne Hemingway MBE: Corona To End 'Greed is Good' Culture? 27:54

5y ago27:54

27:54

Welcome to the Workplace Evolution podcast with me Michael Costello – I trust you are all at home safe and healthy right now as you join us in what are difficult times for all of us with the corona virus sweeping through Europe and beyond. This actual podcast was intended to explore the Good Business Festival in Liverpool, coming up in October, lea…

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John Lewis Partnership - History, Service & the Storm Ahead with former JLP Head of Customer Services Andrew McMillan 42:53

5y ago42:53

42:53

This podcast episode has the pleasure of meeting with Andrew McMillan – Former JLP Head of Customer Services at the John Lewis Partnership. We cover a huge amount of ground together including The Unique Business Model of John Lewis Partnership Whether the profit sharing model is broken Building a reputation for service excellence The quest for cons…

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Cool Runnings Olympian Devon Harris: Adapting To Change & Unconscious Bias 56:30

5+ y ago56:30

56:30

What an amazing way to start off 2020 - sun, sand, tropical weather and errr...ICE! Such a relaxing, heart warming and inspiring conversation... The year ahead is likely to bring change and challenges in new and different forms for all of us. If you have challenging goals and ambitions you are likely to face ambiguity and the unknown - this can be …

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The Workplace Evolution Podcast!! 0:36

5+ y ago0:36

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The Myers Briggs Personality Guide: What Your Personality Really Wants This Christmas! (Plus Santa, Scrooge, Parties, Diets & Playing Host!) 49:26

5+ y ago49:26

49:26

Welcome to the Workplace Evolution podcast #13 - a special Christmas Bonus Podcast! During this episode Michael Costello meets with John Hackston - Occupational Psychologist at the Myers Briggs Group. We covered: What is Personality and Why is it Important? What is the MBTI Personality Framework? Who Enjoys Christmas the most? How Do Some Personali…

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"How To Lead Smart People" with Best Selling Author Mike Mister (Moller Institute & Profile Books) 57:55

5+ y ago57:55

57:55

This episode highlights the work of Mike Mister and Sir Arun Singh OBE and their new book "How To Lead Smart People". The episode is rich in advice and guidance on current and common workplace challenges such as How to lead in an organisation that is rich in jealousy and rivals Managing the Impostor Syndrome & Winning the War on Hidden Talent Commu…

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Does Hard Work Really Pay Off For Our Career & Well-Being? Hans Frankort - Cass Business School Research 44:27

5+ y ago44:27

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Welcome to episode #11. We know you have all been working hard up until the end of the yeat so sit down and relax. This podcast explores the research of Hans Frankort and Argyro Avgoustaki to answer whether the hard work really pays off for us in terms of career outcomes and our well-being. Also - why is it we have this worrying trend of 50% of emp…

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The Evolution of "Big Tech" & the Silcon Valley Culture with Onica CEO Stephen Garden 51:13

5+ y ago51:13

51:13

Welcome to the Workplace Evolution podcast episode #10 with Onica CEO Stephen Garden. A very warm, sandy and sunny welcome to this podcast where we are given an incredible insight in to what is happening right now in the field of big tech in silicon valley and how the sector is shaping our world. Chartered Business Psychologist Michael Costello dis…

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Lessons from CEO Marty Moore (Former CS Energy CEO & "No Bullsh*t Leadership Podcast") 53:26

5+ y ago53:26

53:26

Welcome to the Workplace Evolution podcast episode #9 with Marty Moore Former CS Energy CEO & Presenter on the "No Bullsh*t Leadership Podcast". Marty has a vast amount of experience as CEO and turned CS Energy from earnings of $18 million to $441 million. This podcast explores his route to becoming a CEO and many of the challenges that come with t…

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Exposing The Contreprenurs - Mike Winnet invests 500k to reveal an industry built on sand & dreams 55:06

5+ y ago55:06

55:06

Welcome to episode #8 with Mike Winnet - Banned Amazon Best Seller and the UK's #1 Demotivational Speaker. Supported by well known online influencers like Gary Vaynerchuk in his adventure, Mike is investing £500,000.00 of his own money in to the the many "Get Rich Quick" investments and marketing schemes shared online. Chartered Business Psychologi…

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The 4 Day Week...Difficult Questions That Need Answering - With CEO Charlotte Lockhart 55:18

5+ y ago55:18

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Welcome to the Workplace Evolution podcast #7! During this episode Michael Costello (Workplace Evolution Director) meets with Charlotte Lockhart - CEO of "4 Day Week Global" a community where all those interested in the 4 Day week can connect, share ideas and help create the movement. This podcast is a great debate and exploration of an exciting co…

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Sir Chris Bonington CBE - Leadership Styles on Everest's Death Zone 33:33

5+ y ago33:33

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During this episode Michael Costello (Workplace Evolution Director based in Lancaster) meets with Britain's favourite mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington - who was not only the first to scale the South West face of Everest but also the Old Man of Hoy at the age of 80! The interview explores where Chris'ss motivation and drive comes from - as well as hi…

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Big Brother Psychologist Dr Steve Stein On Emotional Intelligence - What Global Leaders Get Right! 46:24

6y ago46:24

46:24

In this episode Business Psychologist Michael Costello meets with Dr Steve Stein, one of the first Psychologists to not just research emotional intelligence but to believe in it when other's didn't. He is also the author of EI for Dummies and Psychologist for reality TV shows such as Big Brother. This episode explores What Emotional Intelligence ac…

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Talent Development at Fulham FC, Mohammad Al Fayed's Leadership Style, "Retail Theatre" at Harrods 42:01

6y ago42:01

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Episode #4 meets with Robert Ordever HR Expert and Managing Director of O C Tanner Europe. Chartered Fellow with the CIPD, Robert draws on his vast experience and expertise in Human Resources to talk about - His approach to developing talent at Fulham FC - His take on Mohammad Al Fayed's Leadership style - How Harrods and Fulham FC developed a worl…

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