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Every month, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by senior leaders from around the world to discuss their real-life experiences of everyday leadership practice, challenge outdated leadership practices and offer a fresh take on the issues that today's leaders face. New episodes go live on the last Thursday of every month. Subscribe through any major podcast platform.

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    • Mar 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
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    • 44 EPISODES


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    The mentoring mindset with Pete Fullard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:42


    In this episode of Leadership at the Edge, host Mel Robinson speaks with Pete Fullard, CEO of Upskill People, about the profound impact of mentoring on leadership development. Whether you're looking to find a mentor, become one, or foster a mentoring culture within your organisation, Pete shares invaluable insights and practical advice to unlock potential and drive growth. Discover the key ingredients for effective mentoring relationships and how this powerful tool can transform your leadership journey.If this episode has left you feeling inspired to give back through mentorship, then why not check out the IoL platform, MyMentoring, where today's leaders can connect with and mentor aspiring professionals to become tomorrow's leaders.

    The power of personality with Danny Wareham

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 37:45


    Deputy CEO Melanie Robinson is joined by organisational psychologist and accredited coach Danny Wareham to explore the powerful connection between personality and leadership. Together, they discuss what sets managers apart from leaders, examine the impact of ‘Dark Triad Traits' in leadership, and uncover the unique meaning behind Firgun.

    Leading with power and trust with Stella Chandler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 41:07


    Deputy CEO Melanie Robinson is joined by former HR Manager for the Metropolitan Police and Founder of Focal Point Training, Stella Chandler, to discuss cultivating inclusive cultures, fostering trust, and inspiring meaningful change in the workplace.

    Leading with your brain with Dr. Britt Andreatta

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 48:29


    Deputy CEO Melanie Robinson is joined by internationally recognised thought leader, award-winning influencer and author, Dr. Britt Andreatta, to discuss the neuroscience behind effective leadership.

    Communicate like a leader with Oliver Aust

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 45:47


    Deputy CEO Melanie Robinson is joined by world-renowned communication expert and best-selling author Oliver Aust to discover what makes a top 1% communicator.

    Cracking the Code of Effective Training with L&D Detective, Kevin M. Yates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 39:11


    Our CEO John Mark Williams is joined by renowned ‘L&D Detective' Kevin M. Yates to uncover the mysteries of measurement and explore the science behind effective learning and training.

    Fueling success with Alex Smith.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 35:57


    Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Alex Smith, Managing Director Volkswagen Group UK Ltd, as they explore: Failure and setbacks, cultures of innovation and continuous improvement, and the balance that is needed for short-term results with long-term vision.

    Military Leadership with Liz ‘Chinook Chick' McConaghy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 32:43


    John Mark Williams is joined by Liz McConaghy, the longest-serving female crewman on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet, as they discuss military leadership, veteran mental health, and resilience with teamwork.

    Military Special: Tactical Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 40:21


    Discover our first-ever special edition podcast. Join John Chantry and special guest Stuart Tootal as they discuss the impact of military productivity skills on the civilian workplace. Stuart Tootal, a decorated British Army veteran, transitioned to a successful career at Barclays, where he founded the Barclays Armed Forces Transition Employment and Resettlement (AFTER) Programme, helping over 600 veterans. He also co-founded Matero Consulting Ltd, which aids in corporate transformation using military strategies. Stuart is an acclaimed author with two Sunday Times Best Sellers, and his latest book, ‘The Last Para,' will be published by Penguin in August 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    The Challenges to the Hospitality Industry with Scott Brown.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 27:12


    John Mark Williams is joined by Scott Brown, UK Director of Sales at Meliá Hotels International, as they discuss the challenges the hospitality industry faces, authenticity within leadership and the importance of navigating and adapting to ever-changing environments. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Business & Leadership Change with Stuart Andrews.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 26:18


    Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Stuart Andrews, Executive Leadership Coach and LinkedIn Leadership Top Voice

    Military, Motherhood & Leadership with Bobby Davis.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 34:02


    Our CEO, John Mark Williams is joined by Bobby Davis, Coach, HR/OD Practitioner & Collaborator

    You're Hired, Not Fired with Mark Wright.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 27:20


    Described as the most successful winner of The Apprentice, our CEO John Mark Williams got up close and personal on all things leadership with the award-winning, influential entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist – the one and only Mark Wright.As well as discussing his life-changing experience as a business partner and mentee of Lord Alan Sugar, Mark shares his advice and top tips on taking risks, achieving goals, and working hard to get out of life what you put in. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    The Meaning of Maverick with Judith Germain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 27:05


    Tune in to the final episode of Leadership at the Edge for 2023 as our CEO John Mark Williams, and Founder of The Maverick Paradox Judith Germain, discuss all things maverick leadership, focusing on some fascinating topics such as embracing intellectual disobedience, the difference between implementation vs execution, and disciplined rebellion against the system. Don't miss out on these insightful discussions and a lot more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Agile Marketing with Jim Ewel.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 28:55


    Our CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Jim Ewel, one of the authors of the Agile Marketing Manifesto, co-founder of the Agile Marketing Alliance, and the author of The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing. This episode explores agile marketing, marketing functions and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Navigating the Trust Gap - Leadership at the Edge Special.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 31:01


    On this special edition of Leadership at the Edge, ⁠The Institute of Leadership⁠ CEO John Mark Williams, engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Maria Katsarou-Makin and Doug Strycharczyk. Together, they delve into the intriguing findings of the latest research that sheds light on the evolving dynamics of trust in the workplace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Extra-dependant teams with David Kesby.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 32:32


    On this episode of Leadership at the Edge, The Institute of Leadership CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by David Kesby, a former Captain in The Parachute Regiment, Ex Chief Consultant Coach at the Academy of Executive Coaching, and author of ‘Extra-Dependent Teams'. This episode explores extra-dependant teams, competitive advantage and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Leadership in the Brave New World of Tech with Janthana Kaenprakhamroy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 27:43


    Our CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO and Founder of Tapoly, to discuss overcoming challenges, dehumanised leadership, team recognition and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    A motorsports edge with Tarek Jomaa.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 29:10


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, The Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Tarek Jomaa, Senior Lecturer in Motorsports Engineering at the University of Derby, to discuss team performance, coaching, mentoring and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Leadership on and off the pitch with Ad Davies.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 25:36


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, The Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Ad Davies, Head of Talent and Performance at Gymshark, to discuss effective leadership, imposter syndrome, learning agility and more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Leadership & the worlds media with Deborah Bonetti.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 28:24


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by by Deborah Bonetti, Director and former President of the Foreign Press Association, to discuss leadership as perceived from the perspective of the world's media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Diversity & Inclusion with Asif Sadiq.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 25:56


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Asif Sadiq, and explores diversity and inclusion principles within leadership and management roles. This episode also touches on the importance on positive intent and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Future Readiness with Alister Frost.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 31:41


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by Future Ready Mindset expert Alister Frost, and explores competitive advantages within leadership and management roles. This episode also touches on the importance on protecting talent and innovation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Women in Leadership with Penny de Valk.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 35:08


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Leadership Coach and Mentor, Penny de Valk explore the need for authenticity, tackling gender stereotypes, and the benefits of utilising networks and contacts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Mental Wellness with Nick Jonsson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 26:49


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Executive Mental Health Advocate, Entrepreneur and Author, Nick Jonsson, explore the significant topic of mental wellness, delving into the issues of being lonely at the top, daring to be vulnerable in the workplace, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Being Future-Ready with Bronwyn Williams.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 32:38


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Futurist, Economist and Business Trend Analyst, Bronwyn Williams, explore the intriguing topic of future readiness and delving into superficial diversity, the choosing not to choose mindset, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Sustainable Leadership with Birgitta Sjöstrand.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 33:57


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by International Trainer, Coach and Author, Birgitta Sjöstrand, explore the implications of hybrid working, organic teams vs inherited teams, and being sustainable as a leader. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Reimagine Leadership with Dr Jim Hamill.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 32:41


    On this new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Director of Reimagine Leadership, Dr Jim Hamill, explore the impact of the 'great resignation', the feasibility of the 4-day work week, and the growing empowerment of employees. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Being Perfectly Imperfect with Caroline Esterson.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 24:41


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Director and Chief Creative Officer of Genius Learning Ltd, Caroline Esterson, explore trust and empowerment of teams; being a perfectly imperfect leader, and making the workplace more ‘human'. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    Cognitive Leadership with Leila Rao.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 52:19


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Founder and CEO of Lean In Agile, Leila Rao, explore the state of leadership and if we're getting better at it; trust as an act of courage, and observing patterns of behaviour as a survival mechanism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    013 Future Leadership with Henry Mintzberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 44:43


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by acclaimed academic and author, Henry Mintzberg, explore future opportunities and challenges for managers, the power of a crowd and distorted choices, and the dangers of superior leadership and abusive management. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    012 Collaborative Leadership with Marsha Acker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 24:56


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Executive Coach and CEO of TeamCatapult, Marsha Acker, explore overcoming patterned leadership behaviour, the shift towards supporting people rather than achieving results, and whether ‘command and control' still has a place in 21st century leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    011 Business Agility with Evan Leybourn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 29:02


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by business agility expert and CEO of the Business Agility Institute, Evan Leybourn, explore the challenges and opportunities of business agility in the current climate, adopting agile behaviours to cope with the new ways of working, and the shape and direction of organisational agility in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    010 Leadership Psychology with Maria Katsarou-Makin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 25:07


    On the new and final episode of Leadership at the edge for 2021, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by the founder of The Leadership Psychology Institute and co-author, Maria Katsarou-Makin, explore: Trust and its role as the foundation for organisational effectiveness, How organisations can help their teams differentiate between pressure and stress, and Positioning the psychology of leadership in today's world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    009 Leadership at the edge with Christina Bengtsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 31:53


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by a global thought leader, international speaker, precision shooting World Champion, and author, Christina Bengtsson, explore: The importance of focus in today's world, Remodelling focus within leadership, and If focus can be seen as a team behaviour rather than just an individual behaviour. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    008 Leading in Technology with Sheree Atcheson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 29:04


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by one of the UK's most influential women in technology and a multi-award winner for her services to Diversity & Inclusion, Sheree Atcheson, explore: The principles of leadership, The 'cult hero' model of leadership, and How leaders need to adapt for a future full of people who won't be following ‘traditional' routes into a career. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    007 The Future of Work with Keith Keating

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 29:20


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by L&D strategist, workforce futurist, and design thinking practitioner, Keith Keating, explore: The Future of Work, Hybrid Workplace, and how L&D practitioners can use Design Thinking to help employees to adapt in the new way of working. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    006 Critical Thinking with Giedre Vasiliauskaite

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 22:05


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by lecturer, trainer and coach specialised in critical thinking, leadership and cross-cultural communication skill development, Dr Giedrė Vasiliauskaitė, explore: The habitual application of critical thinking Problem-solving and overcoming biased decision making Leadership challenges in the academic world --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    005 Strategic doing with Ed Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 24:17


    On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by the Director of the Agile Strategy Lab at the University of North Alabama, Ed Morrison, explore: The new understanding of leadership as a shared process The challenge of collaboration between market economy and civic economy Strategic conversations --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    004 Cybersecurity and business resilience with Kate Brett Goldman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 24:24


    Cybersecurity is considered a technical issue by many leaders who are struggling to find the confidence to adopt a cybersecurity culture and empower their people to enact the behavioural change needed to drive it forward. On the new episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Founder and CEO of Cybermaniacs, Kate Brett Goldman, argue that cybersecurity is also a people issue, and explore: The competitive advantage of organisations that see cybersecurity as an organisational resilience issue Educating SME leaders about the importance of cybersecurity and how to drive behavioural change Policymaking and the human aspect of cybersecurity --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    003 Leadership in hospitality with Ufi Ibrahim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 24:47


    On the third episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by Founder and Chief Executive of the newly formed Energy and Environment Alliance, Ufi Ibrahim, explore: How leadership has been tested this past year The environmental challenge and the importance of stewardship as a leadership quality How technology can be used to support the climate change agenda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    002 Public Sector Leadership with Marcial Boo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 22:59


    On the second episode of Leadership at the edge, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, joined by the chief executive of the UK's Public Health Register and founder of the UK's Institute of Regulation Marcial Boo, explore: • Accountability and its impact on MPs' approach to political leadership • Whether skills strategies for adults and for students take account of the skills and competencies needed for leadership at any level • Leadership as part of public sector targets • Improving the skills of public sector managers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    001 Leadership trends in the post-Covid world - Dr Pippa Malmgren

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 18:22


    On the first episode of Leadership at the edge, we explore the potential trends for leadership in the post-Covid world, particularly over the medium term, and how the differing models of global leadership over the last year have set the tone for the future with economist and entrepreneur, international policy analyst, former White House advisor and bestselling author, Dr Pippa Malmgren. Join the conversation via social media using #LeadershipAtTheEdge or send us a voice message with your own leadership challenges, comments or advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

    000 Leadership at the edge - John Mark Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 0:52


    Welcome to Leadership at the Edge, a podcast for all leaders in any context, anywhere in the world. Every month, the Institute of Leadership & Management's CEO, John Mark Williams, is joined by senior leaders from around the world to discuss their real-life experiences of every-day leadership practice, challenge outdated leadership practices and offer a fresh take on the issues that today's leaders face. Join the conversation via social media using #LeadershipAtTheEdge or send us a voice message with your own leadership challenges, or advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leadership-at-the-edge/message

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