Fierce5 is a weekly podcast that explores organisational work culture in a post COVID era. Join Bob Dignen and Jeff Aristy as they talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals as they discuss the complexities of corporate life as well as reveal the rewards of investing time in meaningful conversation.
Episode notesWhat show is about and info on guestSilke Riegler joins us to talk about the importance of professional development. Based in Munich, Silke has been working as a corporate business communications trainer and university lecturer for over a decade. Silke talks with us today about language training, what's changed and what should trainers be doing with their corporate clients in a post covid world.About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify- Become a Fierce Trainer- Join our group page
Our guestPaul Hombach is a man of many talents. He's an experienced actor and musician, a professional improvisation trainer and an expert on astronomy. Paul joins us to talk about the stage craft of improvisational theatre, the lessons improv can teach teams and bringing order to a VUCA world with music.Learn more about Paul at the following links MeetingMusic: https://meetingmusic.de/en Astronomy: https://www.paulhombach.de/keynote-astronomy-astrotainment/Wine and the beauty of the universe! https://starsandwine.net/About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify- Become a Fierce Trainer- Join our group page
Our guest Peter Wollmann has had a 40 year career leading and facilitating transformation projects for global organisations. He is the author and publisher of a range of books and articles on strategy, leadership, and project and project portfolio management.Show references -Three Pillars of Organization and Leadership in Disruptive Times (2020), Edited by Peter Wollmann, Frank Kühn and Michael Kempf-Organization and Leadership in Disruptive Times, Design and Implementation Using the 3-P-Model (2021), Edited by Peter Wollmann, Frank Kühn, Michael Kempf and Reto PüringerFor more information visit: www.the3pillars.orgAbout Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast featuring practitioners, authors and business professionals. Links:- Co-host Bob Dignen- Co-host Jeff Aristy- Subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify- Become a Fierce Trainer- Join our group page
Luis Gonzáles is a global communications consultant, coach, and Master facilitator with more than 20 years of experience consulting and training for global corporations. He has successfully managed initiatives for many organisations, helping improve business outcomes.We are honoured to have Luis joins us for our final episode of 2020 to talk about Fierce as a training concept, and its positive impact on people. Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer- Join our group page- Subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify
With the ever increasing challenges of working in today's business work, our ability to confront others, and ourselves, is critical to innovation and change. But how? What stops us us from delivering a difficult message to others and what can Fierce teach us about giving effective feedback to others? Ahmad Salahi joins us to talk about confrontation. Based in Germany, Ahmad is a strategy consultant helping mid-size companies dive deep into their numbers, generating transparency and powerful human interaction that impact collaboration www.salahi-consulting.comAbout Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify- Become a Fierce Trainer- Join our group page
Mark Powell considers whether the classic ‘rules' of Presenting 101 also apply to presenting online. As business professionals increasingly present their ideas in front of a laptop, do we need to master a whole new set of skills and techniques?Mark is a best selling author, trainer and public speaker. He has been at the forefront of developing international business communication skills for the past thirty years. About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer- Join our group pageSubscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify. Thanks for listening.
Pawel Banaszak talks with us about best practices, what to avoid and general tips on communicating our personal brand online. Paweł Banaszak is a business and digital communication expert located in Poland. He is currently the Marketing and Communications Manager at USS United Shipping Services. Over the course of his career, Pawel has worked in financial services, language and professional training, IT, and real estate development. He advises business leaders and managers on how to develop their personal brands so that they can efficiently reach their business objectives.About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify- Become a Fierce Trainer- Join our group page
About our guestMichael Gates (michael@mgcrossculture.com) is the owner and Managing Director of Michael Gates CrossCulture and an Associate Fellow of Saïd Business School University of Oxford where he teaches cross-cultural negotiation. Michael has been a cross-cultural trainer, coach and writer for more than 20 years, and previously worked in commercial radio in the UK. Based in Helsinki, he is originally from the North of England.About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer- Join our group pageSubscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify. Thanks for listening.
Ian is the editor and chief of Business Spotlight, a news magazine about international business communication. Ian is a co-author, speaker and an important voice on workplace communication. Bringing his huge experience in the field of communication, Ian talked with us about the meaning of authenticity. What does it really mean to ‘be' authentic, can we achieve it in the workplace or is authenticity a smoke screen for something else?Events:Ian McMaster (along with Steve Flinders) will appear at IATEFL BESIG, Challenge and Change. His talk ''What, if anything, does authenticity mean?'' grew out of his discovery about the way “authentic” and “authenticity” are used in relationship to leadership.Jeff and Bob will also be speaking at BESIG talking about Fierce, and an exciting NEW accreditation process for trainers and coaches who want to integrate soft skills into their training routines. Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
Named as a ‘Top 100 influencer in Remote Working' in 2020 by Onalytica, Judy Rees was an early adopter of remote facilitation. Judy trained international groups on high-level communication skills for leaders following the success of her 2009 co-authored book, Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds. In those days, people assumed that in-the-room classes were essential, but Judy ran her courses live online using basic video tools… and her clients loved it! She's stayed on the leading edge of live online training, facilitation and consultancy ever since.Along with her partner, Steve McCann, Judy is also a consultant at Rees McCann, a company specialising in web events.About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
Global Internal Audit Director Nick Thayer talks with us about how companies should be applying corporate regulations, what are the implications for trust and how does all this play into remote work. Leading teams in the UK, Germany and the US, Nick helps us understand how compliance is actually playing a crucial role in helping us to work and innovate faster. Nick Thayer is the Global Audit Director for a reinsurance company and leads international teams. About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
Bob and Jeff talk with Maribel about what she sees happening on the gender landscape in a post COVID world. Are we seeing long awaited movement on gender roles, pay gaps as well as companies finally recognising that greater representation in the work force can translate to commercial success?Maribel Ortega is a speaker, coach and mentor with the mission to inspire and empower professional women to find their worth and be confident, so that they can speak up, take new opportunities and ultimately lead fulfilled lives.Show References:https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2019/03/21/the-benefits-of-gender-diversity-at-work/#110f8849ba4aAbout Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
In the new season of Fierce5, Bob and Jeff explore gender equality in the workforce, corporate compliance in the age of COVID and making remote events work. Our upcoming guests in season 3:Maribel Ortega, Mentor and Leadership Coach Nick Thayer, Global Internal Audit Director for a large multinationalJudy Rees, Author and influencer on remote facilitation and eventsAbout Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
What's next after two best selling books, and developing a training concept used in organisations all over the world? In this last episode of our four part series, Bob and Jeff ask Susan, what's next for Fierce. Show references and links:Read an excerpt of Fierce ConversationRead an excerpt of Fierce LeadershipAbout Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.More Links:- Read an excerpt of Fierce Conversation- Read an excerpt of Fierce Leadership- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
In part three, Susan Scott talks with us about living and working in a remote centric world. What can we expect, learn and what kinds of conversations should we be having with others and-- as we reflect on our own professional careers and lives -- conversations with ourselves. Show references and links:Read an excerpt of Fierce ConversationRead an excerpt of Fierce LeadershipAbout Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.More Links:- Read an excerpt of Fierce Conversation- Read an excerpt of Fierce Leadership- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
This is the season finale of Fierce5. Bob and Jeff began their quest to discover the core issues professionals and organisations face in the new (or old?) world of remote work. Along the way they talked with experienced practitioners -- gaining insights, some surprises and a lot of good conversations. In this episode, they recap their favourite moments and talk about what's in sore for season 3.Links:Dale Coulter on hybrid teamsAbigail Heathcote on Clean LanguageBo Graesborg on CORE Susan Scott on Fierce ConversationsSusan Scott on TedxBook references:Fierce Conversation by Susan ScottFierce Leadership by Susan ScottClean Language by Wendy Sullivan & Judy Rees About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
In part two, Susan Scott talks with us about coming out from behind ourselves, beach ball meetings that invite perspectives and the rewards of diversity. Show references and links:Read an excerpt of Fierce ConversationRead an excerpt of Fierce LeadershipSusan Scott on TedxTony Byers, DiversityFierce5 is a weekly podcast where Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having good conversations. You can download our free Culture Start resources, and, for linkedin members, join our Fierce5 group page.Special thanks to Luis Gonzales, Caroline Holback, Ronna Dietrich and all the good folks at Fierce in Seattle for helping with the pod.In part one, Susan Scott talks with us about treehouses, what is Fierce is and why-- more than ever -- it's critical to start having conversations that matter. About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.More links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group page
Bo Graesborg is a people and leadership specialist and pioneer of Boaching. He is the author of the upcoming book CORE: the Boaching guide to career success, which will be available in September. CORE: Competence, Opportunity, Relationship, Enterprise.In his third appearance on Fierce5, Bo talks with us about strategic vs. operational thinking, the rewards and pitfalls. You can follow Bo on https://www.linkedin.com/in/bograesborg/Fierce5 is a weekly podcast where Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having good conversations. You can download our free Culture Start resources, and, if you're a Linkedin member, join our Fierce5 group page. You can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes and Spotify.Thanks for listening to Fierce5!
In part one, Susan Scott talks with us about treehouses, what is Fierce is and why-- more than ever -- it's critical to start having conversations that matter. About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Read an excerpt of Fierce Conversation- Read an excerpt of Fierce Leadership- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.Special thanks to Caroline Holback, Ronna Dietrich and the good folks at Fierce in Seattle for helping with the pod. And, of course, thank you Susan Scott.
Abigail Heathcote talk to us about Clean Language, its origins and relevance to dispersed teams and remote working. Plus, why does Bob hesitate? All on this episode of Fierce5. About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
Today we talk with author and team trainer Dale Coulter about driving trust in cross border collaboration. And are new prejudices developing against those who prefer -- and are more adept at -- working virtually?About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
Working and leading dispersed teams is an enormous challenge at the moment. But are there also real opportunities to experiment with new modes of communicating with others? About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
As businesses attempt to return to some sense of normalcy amidst the COVID pandemic, should task driven leaders--seeking to get their organisations back on track -- be mindful of slowing down and investing more time talking with people?About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
In this new podcast, learn the secrets of ''any conversation can'', and begin your journey into an approach to communication which will allow you to connect more profoundly, and collaborate more effectively. One conversation at a time!About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
In this new podcast, learn the secrets of ''any conversation can'', and begin your journey into an approach to communication which will allow you to connect more profoundly, and collaborate more effectively. One conversation at a time!About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
In this new podcast, learn the secrets of ''any conversation can'', and begin your journey into an approach to communication which will allow you to connect more profoundly, and collaborate more effectively. One conversation at a time!About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
In this new podcast, learn the secrets of ''any conversation can'', and begin your journey into an approach to communication which will allow you to connect more profoundly, and collaborate more effectively. One conversation at a time!About Fierce 5Fierce5 is a weekly podcast in which Bob and Jeff talk with practitioners, authors and business professionals about the challenges and rewards of having meaningful conversations.Links:- Connect with Bob Dignen- Connect with Jeff Aristy- Become a Fierce Trainer or learn more about Fierce for your organisation - Join our group pageYou can subscribe to Fierce5 on iTunes or Spotify.
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