Twelve Scholars

A trailer introducing a new podcast where we’ll meet the movers and shakers who are transforming Manchester into a Global City… the people who are improving the classrooms and corporate life, the skylines and street life, our transport and quality of life. Each week, our guests reveal their vision for Manchester and offer practical advice for anyone wishing to succeed. Sharing insights and global perspectives, we explore, what ‘excellence’ looks like today — and in the future. Subscribe to TWELVE SCHOLARS and take your performance to the next level. #inspiringexcellence Check out the website twelvescholars.com for more information.

In this week’s show, we meet someone who has inspired me for nearly 20 years. We talk about time management, management dyads, triathlons, how to combat corporate burnout and something called ‘Pixie Dust’. We’re also delighted to announce that our team here at Twelve Scholars is expanding, and we’re on track to deliver our first printed publication this Spring. Check out our website for more information and click the button to subscribe to Twelve Scholars. www.twelvescholars.com Special guest Our special guest this week is Dr Howard Awbery — Founder and Managing Director of Awbery Management Centre. A specialist in leadership and management development. Although Howard doesn't live or work in Manchester, he's been pivotal in my personal development and will be watching Twelve Scholars with great interest! Highlights 00:46 introduction to Howard Awbery 01:46 top tips for time management 04:40 triathlons and lessons learned 06:00 Pixie Dust I... a tale of management dyads 08:22 Pixie Dust V... how to avoid corporate burnout 14:14 EGSP excellence framework and 'the art of leadership' 20:02 final questions 23:43 key lessons and practical advice 26:16 close References Dr Howard Awbery (2015). Pixie Dust V: A tale of combatting corporations burnout - protecting your talent. ISBN 1784562297 Gill Edwards (1999). Living Magically - A new vision of reality. ISBN 9780749939984

SPECIAL GUEST In this week’s show, we meet Elliott Norcliffe — a hair stylist by day and property developer by night. Elliott owns 5 properties, and at the age of 24 he defies the current trend of his generation being unable to save for a deposit and get on the property ladder. Always keen to maximise his day, Elliott will challenge you to make the most of your day too! HIGHLIGHTS 01:50 Being proactive 03:22 Early career 11:44 Getting on the property ladder 16:33 Top tips for time management 22:04 Key lessons and practical advice 23:56 Close REFERENCES NAM Restaurant, 33 Blossom St, Ancoats. Manchester. M4 6AJ. www.nammcr.com Monroes Hair Salon, Powell Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire. www.monroes-hair.co.uk

SPECIAL GUEST In this week's show we meet Jennie Johnson — founder and Chief Executive of Kids Allowed. Jennie is committed to raising standards, not only for her team, but also the wider teaching profession. HIGHLIGHTS 01:25 Backstory to Kids Allowed 03:55 Excellence framework 07:35 Why good isn’t good enough 12:50 What makes a Kids Allowed alumni 14:33 Raising standards in teaching profession 17:42 Investing in professional development 20:49 Advice to younger self 25:20 Further information 26:56 Close REFERENCES Kids Allowed, 7 Christie Way, Manchester. M21 7QY www.kidsallowed.com Ofsted education inspection framework www.gov.uk

SPECIAL GUEST In this week's show we meet Ged King — founder of Skullfades and the Skullfades Foundation. Ged has established himself as a successful entrepreneur with a thriving barbershop. He also runs a charity committed to ending rough sleeping. He’s worked not only on improving on streets of Manchester, but also Paris and Calais. HIGHLIGHTS 01:52 Role models 04:52 Finding a bigger purpose 09:46 The Skullfades Foundation 14:56 Contributing through business 17:10 The six human needs model 21:30 Working example 24:16 Continuous and never ending improvement 25:24 Supporting the Foundation 27:24 Close REFERENCES Skullfades Barbershop Manchester. M33 7XN www.skullfades.co.uk Tony Robbins www.tonyrobbins.com

SPECIAL GUEST Ben Upfold has established himself as one of the leaders in the fitness industry. Ben is co-founder of OperationFitUK and CrossFit Ancoats. He has recently opened a new gym (aka 'a box') in Manchester — a dedicated fitness space designed specifically for high-intensity workouts. HIGHLIGHTS 01:36 Introduction 02:14 Being proactive 04:22 Overcoming procrastination 05:54 Planning for the future 08:22 Achieving more with others 11:37 Bob's experience with CrossFit 17:48 Accountability partners 19:04 Manchester's newest Box 23:32 Close REFERENCES CrossFit Ancoats Manchester www.crossfitancoats.com OperationFitUK Personal Training www.operationfituk.com

SPECIAL GUEST Natalie is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, and a founder member of the Salford Institute for Dementia. Natalie is also receiving treatment for cancer — her fifth cancer diagnosis since the age of 19. Despite Natalie's health setbacks, she hasn’t let it interfere with her life and has gone on to tackle some amazing physical and mental challenges. We visit Natalie (and her two dogs) to find out more about her story and what keeps her going. HIGHLIGHTS 01:44 Introduction 04:58 Discovering cancer at University 09:00 Florence Nightingale 10:42 Sacrifices and choices 12:48 A passion for running 17:50 A hidden talent for millinery 20:00 Daily routine 22:25 Key learning points 23:43 Close REFERENCES Hatilly www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Hatilly Florence Nightingale Foundation www.florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk/scholarships/ University of Salford www.salford.ac.uk Threshold Sports http://www.thresholdsports.co.uk

SPECIAL GUEST Geoff's story is one from rags to riches... from growing up in a council house in North Manchester, he's travelled the world and now lives in the leafy suburbs near Altrincham. He started his first business aged 25, and over the past 3 decades has built and sold many businesses. He credits much of his success to studying people such as Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar. Find out more about how Geoff first got started. HIGHLIGHTS 02:04 Introduction 05:32 The subconscious mind 07:22 Geoff One and Geoff Two 08:00 Going the extra mile 11:44 Zig Ziglar and Co. 15:00 Recommended reading 16:52 Business success 21:06 Key learning points 22:18 Close REFERENCES Research & Development Specialists www.rdsltd.uk Rhinoceros Success, by Scott Alexander Being Happy! by Andrew Matthews

SPECIAL GUEST Lizzie Kelly-Dyson is a UX Designer and co-founder of Ladies That UX. Lizzie grew up in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, before moving to Manchester to study web development. She's worked as a UX Designer for BBC Sport, Booking.Com and dunnhumby. Always looking for the next challenge and step outside her comfort zone, Lizzie is also co-founder of non-profit global organisation that promotes women in tech. In this episode we discuss being proactive, equality and helping others step outside their comfort zone. HIGHLIGHTS 01:33 UX defined 04:26 Ladies That UX 08:48 Talk UX 13:35 Dot voting 19:00 Daily routine 21:23 Advice to others 23:20 Key learning points 24:24 Close REFERENCES Ladies That UX http://ladiesthatux.com Talk UX https://www.talk-ux.com dunnhumby https://www.dunnhumby.com

SPECIAL GUESTSince joining AO, Ben has completed a number of physical and mental challenges that have pushed him to the absolute limit. Today, he draws on that experience to help others become more proactive and develop a ‘can-do’ attitude. In this episode we discuss mental resilience, training for a triathlon, what it’s like working for AO, and why climbing the highest Mountain in North Africa changed his life forever.HIGHLIGHTS01:30 Introduction03:14 Mount Toubkal09:00 Coast to Coast09:27 JOGLE10:12 Training for triathlon13:45 12½ hours16:25 The culture of a fast-growing online business21:12 Final questions23:50 Key learning points25:08 CloseREFERENCESAOhttps://ao.comRide Across Britain (JOGLE)https://www.rideacrossbritain.comIronman UKhttp://www.ironmanuk.comMount Toubkalhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toubkal

SPECIAL GUESTToday, we welcome Gary Lovatt to Twelve Scholars. Gary is Chief Executive of Social Sense and a Serial Entrepreneur. Gary has a passion for social change. He has worked with the National Health Service (NHS), the Police and schools up and down the country, to help people to make better decisions. And through the subtle art of digital persuasion, he has improved lives and reduced pressure on our public services.In today’s show, we sit down with Gary to discuss being proactive and how we all have the freedom to choose.HIGHLIGHTS01:25 Introduction03:51 How we make decisions08:15 Social norm theory11:58 Developing a mindfulness programme18:50 Sustainable change programmes22:32 Final questions23:40 Key lessons24:51 CloseREFERENCESSocial Sense http://socialsense.co.ukSocial Sense Community Interest Company (CIC)http://socialsensecic.co.ukBreathworkshttps://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk

SPECIAL GUESTIn this week's show we meet Dave Walker. Dave is a Senior Product Engineer at MSM Aerospace, an advanced manufacturer, based in North Manchester. Dave started his working career at Ferranti — at the time — one of the largest engineering firms in the UK. He later worked at Bellhouse Hartwell before joining MSM aerospace in 2002. Dave is widely known for his ability to overcome challenges and get things done. So today, we sit down with Dave to talk about being proactive and why having a bias for action is so important.HIGHLIGHTS01:30 Introduction06:52 Getting things done13:16 Developing an interest18:30 Switching off22:28 Key lessons23:55 CloseREFERENCESMSM aerospacewww.msm-aero.comFerrantihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferranti

KEY LESSONLearn how to focus your energy.  HIGHLIGHTS01:30 Introduction05:45 British Athletics07:55 Professional, Passionate and Purposeful10:00 Better communication is key14:12 Being a great coach21:38 Final few questions24:40 Key lessons26:03 CloseREFERENCESBritish Athleticshttps://www.britishathletics.org.ukUK Sporthttps://www.uksport.gov.ukTrafford Athletics Clubhttps://www.traffordac.co.uk

KEY LESSONPlay to your strengths.HIGHLIGHTS01:33 Introduction05:00 Changing your communication style07:58 Bob's football analogy 11:55 HIT classes (internal training essential)18:38 Helping other with Business AM classes23:13 Advice to younger self24:25 Nigel's recommended book to get started25:19 Key lessons26:34 CloseREFERENCESHallidayshttps://www.hallidays.co.uk

In this episode, we look back at Series 1, introduce Series 2 and leave you with a productivity tool that is guaranteed to make a difference.Leadership toolRetrospective: WWW and AFIThree Letter AcronymAFI — Areas for improvementEGSP — Find out next time! ;-)TS — Twelve ScholarsUX — User ExperienceWWW — What worked well

KEY LESSONEngage with your audienceHIGHLIGHTS01:30 Earliest memory03:21 The role of theatre director05:30 The plot of The Girl on the Train08:31 Putting the audience first14:28 Different audiences19:09 Setting expectations22:32 Final question23:29 Key lessons25:00 CloseREFERENCESAnthony Bankswww.anthony-banks.co.ukThe Lowry Theatrewww.thelowry.com

KEY LESSONThe Excellence Framework HIGHLIGHTS01:02 Introduction02:02 The Excellence Framework06:48 Anthony Banks10:42 Questions answered12:46 Scholar updates13:44 Closing remarks14:10 Close REFERENCESEGSPThe Excellence Framework Video TutorialDial M for Murderwww.dialmformurderplay.com

KEY LESSONLeave a better legacyHIGHLIGHTS01:35 Tom's favourite part of Manchester05:26 It will never work10:40 Reimagining Europe's largest listed building14:00 Building for the future17:18 Being a visionary20:12 Key lessons21:48 CloseREFERENCESUrban Splashwww.urbansplash.co.uk

Who’s part of your team, encouraging you to improve, and challenging you to think differently?In this episode, we introduce Aaron Penwill—he’s been part of our team from the start. He’s been there to bounce ideas, test new equipment and challenge our thinking on what leadership is all about. HIGHLIGHTS01:02 Introduction02:40 First impressions06:22 Podcast vs. Print12:56 Favourite quotes15:42 Rebel ideas by Matthew Syed 17:44 Closing remarks18:48 Close REFERENCERebel Ideas, by Matthew SyedThe Lean PracticeAaron Penwill’s consultancy

KEY LESSONSee the world differentlyHIGHLIGHTS01:35 Federation House07:28 Social enterprise skills12:36 Invisible Cities15:55 Tour guides with a difference!20:04 Outreach programme23:22 Advice to younger self25:02 Key lessons26:16 CloseREFERENCESInvisible Cities — Tour Guides with a difference! WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebook

We take a closer look at Tom Bloxham MBE (Urban Splash) and Alice Sparks (Invisible Manchester) HIGHLIGHTS01:02 Introduction02:10 An alternative method for goal setting04:56 Walking in someone else's shoes08:04 Your questions answered09:44 Closing remarks10:32 Close REFERENCESUrban Splashhttps://www.urbansplash.co.ukInvisible Manchesterhttps://invisible-cities.org

KEY LESSONLead from the front HIGHLIGHTS01:42 Introduction06:46 Life after Sandhurst09:34 Communication Communication13:44 Leading in a digital world18:47 Thinking under pressure (thinking slow, acting fast)23:40 Leadership styles25:54 Advice to younger self26:40 Key lessons28:10 CloseREFERENCESAmputees In ActionGreen Peak Consulting

We take a closer look at the six values the Army uses to recruit. We touch on a new technique for building trust. And a short tribute to an old friend of mine.  HIGHLIGHTS01:02 The Scout Law02:20 The Army's Six Values07:42 Building trust09:32 A tribute to Len Davenport10:52 Your questions12:52 Closing remarks13:30 Close REFERENCESThe Army's ValuesLink to website 

KEY LESSONLead from the front  HIGHLIGHTS01:42 Introduction03:15 Ben Cooley05:05 William Wilberforce06:54 Definitions of modern slavery 09:22 Communicating a vision12:36 Supporting the mission 19:34 Advice to younger self20:10 GETMO22:12 Key lessons23:36 Close REFERENCESThe Slave Free Alliancehttps://www.slavefreealliance.orgHope for Justicehttps://hopeforjustice.org

In this episode, we take a closer look at mission and vision with Susan Banister and Ged King. We share a few rules for recruitment, talk about a special event, and introduce a new five letter acronym! ;-) HIGHLIGHTS01:02 What’s the difference? 01:54 A rather special event03:20 Vision 1 – A world free from slavery05:32 Vision 2 – A world where homelessness is a thing of the past08:08 Vision 3 – A tribe dedicated to leadership development09:22 Your questions answered11:55 Closing remarks12:30 Close REFERENCESHope for JusticeSkullfades FoundationThe Podcast FellowshipPodcast.coMIC media

KEY LESSONPush the conversation HIGHLIGHTS01:42 Young Alfred Waterhouse07:28 Cassette tapes from the college library08:30 Building boats at eighty14:08 Brutalist buildings16:36 Moving out from London24:12 Talking to people27:26 No howlers please28:33 Key lessons29:58 CloseREFERENCESAHR Architectshttp://www.ahr.co.ukThe Royal College of Physicians (Northern)The Spine, LiverpoolThe Well Standardhttps://www.wellcertified.comThe Pompidou Centrehttps://www.centrepompidou.fr/en

What does your reputation say about you? How do you build a reputation? How do you look after your reputation? These are some the questions that we’ll attempt to answer, with the help of Robert Hopkins (S2E6). REFERENCESAHR ArchitectsCrossFit AncoatsHallidaysUniversity of Salford — School of Health and Society

Storey Racinghttp://storeyracing.ccBritish Cyclinghttps://www.britishcycling.org.ukBoot Out Breast Cancerhttps://www.bootoutbreastcancer.org.uk

Birtenshaw Grouphttps://birtenshaw.org.uk

Andrew Thorpwww.andrewthorp.co.uk

Manchester Ginhttps://manchestergin.co.ukThree Little Wordshttps://threelittlewordsmcr.co.uk

Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE)https://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk

magneticNorthhttps://thisismn.com