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When schools stop doing things *to* students and start doing things *with* them, everything changes. Dale is joined by Claire Cannon a national inclusion consultant at Indigo Owl Coaching and Consultancy and Alice Phillips, a Year 11 student currently taking her GCSEs and a neurodiversity advocate with Tourette's. Together, they explore what student self-advocacy really means - and why so many schools are still getting it wrong. Alice speaks with remarkable insight and honesty about her own experiences: fighting for the right to wear a hoodie; being sanctioned for not going to lessons when she physically and mentally couldn't and spending years masking at school. Claire brings the professional lens - unpicking why schools default to rigid systems over individual understanding, and what genuine listening actually looks like in practice.   About Claire Cannon Claire Cannon is an experienced educational leader with 20+ years in education. With extensive experience across both mainstream and specialist settings, Claire has worked in a variety of roles including Assistant Head in secondary AP (SEMH) and SENCO across two education phases. Claire also supports others as an Educational Leadership Coach, INSET day provider (specialising in SEMH and behaviour), and SEND consultant – frequently contributing as a conference speaker. She is an NPQ facilitator and has served as Chair of Governors. Claire holds a degree in Psychology, bringing a research-informed, people-centred approach to her work supporting children, staff, and whole-school improvement. In her downtime, she enjoys taking time to reset – her spaniels happily take her for a walk twice each day. https://www.indigoowlcoachingandconsultancy.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088529101987 claire@indigoowlcoachingandconsultancy.co.uk   About Alice Phillips Alice is 16 years old and getting ready to take her GCSEs this year. She has 2 bunnies and 2 naughty working cocker spaniels. https://www.instagram.com/tourettes_dino26/   B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

Your cybersecurity consultancy is technically excellent. So why aren't you the one getting the call when a new regulation lands? In this episode, I get into what the AI executive order signed June 2nd actually means for your pipeline, and why the consultancies getting called first aren't always the most qualified, they're the ones who were already talking about it. I spent 20 years in retail banking in Ireland, watched GDPR, Consumer Protection Code and other regulations land in real time, and I know exactly what happens inside a regulated business when new regulation drops. I'm sharing the 3-part positioning move you can make this week, plus the structural reason why content alone won't scale a founder-dependent consultancy, no matter how good that content is. For the full list of timestamps, key takeaways, and all resources mentioned, visit the full episode page here: https://www.deirdremartin.ie/blog/ai-executive-order-cybersecurity-consultancy-pipeline

We hear from a grown up who's into egging, Marto questions what Cam Smith is bringing to The Broncos and, for Wemember Wednesday, what happened when you snuck out as a kid?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your non-verbal cues saying about you before you even open your mouth? Image consultant, stylist, and visual merchandiser Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy defines non-verbal cues — and why your appearance is one of the most powerful forms of communication you're already using, whether you're aware of it or not. #NonVerbalCues #NonVerbalCommunication #PersonalImage #FirstImpressions #BodyLanguage #ImageConsultant #PersonalStylist #MikaraReid #MIIEN #StyleTips #FashionIdentity #DressWithIntention #PersonalBranding #CommunicationSkills #HowYouShowUp

If you're a consultant and you're not using AI agents yet, your competitors are. No surprise, but they're delivering faster, cheaper, and better than ever.Chris Tabb, founder of LEIT Data, joins me live at Confluent Current London 2026 to talk honestly about how AI agents are reshaping the consultancy model, from billing structures and team rollouts, to building internal tribal knowledge and outpacing firms that are still staffing up the old way.Timestamps:0:33 — How Chris is Going Agentic1:56 — Token Maxing Leaderboards5:26 — AI Agents: Year-Over-Year7:08 — Tagile: Agentic Development9:00 — AI in Consultancy17:22 — Prompt Management & Context Quality

In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer interviews Neil Thubron about his background in coaching and sales training, along with the mindset needed to achieve success in life and business. Neil shares his “7 P's for Success”: Purpose, Preparation, Plan, Pledge, Perception, Pain, and Persistence. He explains how having clear goals, committing to a plan, and pushing through challenges are all essential for long-term growth. Todd and Neil also discuss the importance of both Logos and Pathos in business success — balancing the logical side of dollars and cents with the emotional connection people have to a business or brand. The conversation wraps up with practical advice on goal setting, scheduling time toward goals, using vision boards, and reconnecting weekly with your goals to create a plan for continued progress. Favorite Book/s: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell Yucan: Achieve any Big Goal using the 7P formula for Success & Whiteboard Value Selling by Neil Thubron Pillars of Wealth Creation 1. Outsource as much as you can 2. Know your net asset value and know what your goal is for your net asset value, and set a goal to get there 3. Be a constant learner Neil Thubron is an executive coach, sales trainer, keynote speaker, and endurance athlete with more than 30 years of experience leading multinational sales organizations and coaching business leaders and teams. Through Neil Thubron Coaching & Consultancy, he helps organizations improve leadership, sales performance, and value-based communication. Neil is also the author of YUCAN: Achieve Any Big Goal, built around his “7P Formula for Success.” His coaching style combines real-world business leadership with lessons learned from completing some of the world's toughest endurance races, including winning the Yukon Arctic Ultra. If you would like to connect with Neil Thubron, visit www.neilthubron.com. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

Most professional services firms are generating revenue. But somewhere between producing a quote and issuing the final invoice, profit gets eroded. And more often than not, the root cause runs deeper than you'd expect – it's that nobody in the business ever properly understood the numbers in the first place.In this special episode, Harv is joined by FinOps expert Rich Brett to introduce The Missing Finance Course – a completely free resource built for everyone in your firm, from the leadership team, to delivery teams, right down to individual contributors. This conversation, taken straight from inside the course, sets the scene for why financial understanding isn't just a finance team problem. It's everyone's problem.Here's what they get into:Why most firms don't bother with financial education – and why that's a mistakeHow finance and operations working in silos creates blind spots that erode profitWhy storytelling, not spreadsheets, is the real skill your finance team needsHow commercial awareness at every level – yes, including junior staff – changes the way a business performsWhy understanding the numbers is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career in professional servicesThe Missing Finance Course is free, self-paced, and built for three audiences: leadership, delivery teams, and individual contributors. Head to https://learn.scoro.com to get started.Additional Resources:

Recorded on location at Keller and Heckman's 10th Annual E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium, RegWatch Briefs features short-form conversations with scientists, regulatory experts, and industry leaders discussing nicotine regulation, tobacco harm reduction, PMTAs, behavioral science, age-gating technology, and next-generation products. Guest: Gabriel Barnard, Co-Director, CSUR Research & Consultancy. Only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com. https://youtu.be/kwQ0I6nPpuM Released: May 21, 2026 Produced by: Brent Stafford CELEBRATE WITH US | RegWatch 10th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/regwatch-10th-anniversary-fundraiser #RegWatch #VapeNews

Farmers are being urged to consider the benefits of Agritourism to help offset rising input costs. CSIRO data estimates demand for the sector to reach more than 18-billion dollars by the end of the decade. Rural Reporter Chris McCarthy spoke Giovanna Lever, Managing Director of Consultancy firm Sparrowly, about how producers can leverage the booming sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deze week bespreken Boris en Robert de duistere wereld van adviesbureaus en overheid. Consultancy zit dieper geworteld in de politiek dan je denkt — van beide kanten van conflicten financieren tot de toeslagenaffaire vanuit een nieuw perspectief.In deze aflevering:Adviesbureaus, dubbele belangen en overheidsbeleidWelke deals worden gemaakt achter gesloten deuren?The Big Con: hoe consultants beide kanten financierenNetwerk-corruptie: hoe stop je dit systeem?Nieuw inzicht in de toeslagenaffaireEen libertarische analyse van consultancyThomas Massie tegengewerkt tijdens primaryEen must-watch voor iedereen die wil begrijpen hoe macht en geld écht werken.

An AI expert says politicians and ministry leaders need to embrace the use of AI, before it can be fully adopted in the public service. Mark Laurence, chief executive of AI consultancy Ten Past Tomorrow spoke to John Campbell.

In deze aflevering blikt Jochen Vankerckhoven terug op een opmerkelijk parcours: van advocaat via de bedrijfswereld naar mede-oprichter van Alongsight, een niche consultancykantoor dat bedrijven begeleidt bij internationale handel. Zijn klanten zitten met complexe vraagstukken rond sancties, vergunningen, tarieven en geopolitieke spanningen — zeker in sectoren zoals defensie is die kennis essentieel. Alongsight groeide in amper twee jaar tijd naar zestien medewerkers, grotendeels op eigen middelen. Zijn sprong naar ondernemerschap was geen uitgewerkt plan. Na zijn vaderschapsverlof stapte hij rechtstreeks het kantoor van de CEO binnen om te zeggen dat hij niet meer terugkwam. Hij had geen klant en vroeg dus meteen of diezelfde CEO niet zijn eerste klant wilde zijn. Die directheid tekent de toon van dit gesprek: buikgevoel, lef en heldere keuzes. Maar Jochen deelt ook ruiterlijk welke lessen hij moeilijk leerde. Expertise alleen is geen businessmodel. Hyperspecialisatie kan je de slimste mens in een lege kamer maken, waarbij klanten zelfs niet meer begrijpen wat je voor hen kunt betekenen. Het kantelpunt kwam toen hij in contact werd gebracht met Kristof, een collega met dezelfde expertise maar een andere achtergrond. Van solo-expert werd hij deel van een partnership, en dat veranderde alles. Tegelijkertijd speelde timing een rol: drie weken na Jochens start als zelfstandige viel Rusland Oekraïne binnen, waardoor sancties plots wereldnieuws werden. Cynisch misschien, maar de realiteit van ondernemen: markten bewegen, en wie goed geplaatst zit, kan mee schakelen. Jochen vertelt ook over zijn verleden als bijna-profwielrenner, en hoe die individuele sport binnen een teamcontext hem leerde elkaar iets gunnen en weten wanneer een ander op kop moet rijden. Hij reflecteert over people management, de impact van AI op consultancy en advocatuur, en waarom hij zich liever niet laat vastpinnen op groeidoelen in cijfers. Zijn definitie van CEO van je leven is duidelijk: verantwoordelijkheid nemen voor je keuzes — professioneel én thuis — en dan het engagement tonen om er iets waardevols van te maken. Trends is een podcastkanaal van de redactie van https://www.trends.be--- --- Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Kaplan is Founder at Bambu Digital. Bambu Digital is a top-tier digital marketing agency in the Philippines, which has helped companies such as Sunnies Studios, BYD Philippines, and The Good Meat, achieve not just reach and aesthetics, but actual revenue growth. In practice, they are a performance-led marketing consultancy built for retail and consumer goods brands in the Philippines. This episode is recorded live at the Bambu Digital office in Makati City.In this episode:00:00 Introduction08:06 Ano ang Bambu Digital? 10:44What is the startup solving? 40:31 What are the stories and vision of the team? 01:16:12 How can listeners find more information?BAMBU DIGITAL:Website: https://www.bambu.com.phFacebook: https://facebook.com/bambu.phTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kredit Hero: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kredithero.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yspaces: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://knowyourspaceph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twala: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twala.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Symph: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://symph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Secuna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secuna.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SkoolTek by Edfolio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skooltek.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Red Circle Global: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redcircleglobal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS:Ask Lex PH Academy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asklexph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)CloudCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cloudcfo.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)ArkoTech: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.arkotechspacesolutions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DVCode Technologies Inc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dvcode.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Argum AI: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://argum.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PIXEL by Eplayment: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixel.eplayment.co/auth/sign-up?r=PIXELXSUP1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Sign up using Code: PIXELXSUP1)School of Profits: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolofprofits.academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founders Launchpad: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://founderslaunchpad.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hier Business Solutions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hierpayroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agiledatasolutions.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smile Checks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsmilechecks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloverly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cloverly.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuddyBetes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buddybetes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hyperstacks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hyperstacksinc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wunderbrand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wunderbrand.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Uplift Code Camp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://upliftcodecamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH)START UP PODCAST PHYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PIXEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixel.eplayment.co/dl/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phstartup.online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edited by the team at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tasharivera.com⁠⁠

The following article of the Professional Services industry is: 'Beyond AI: Why Family Businesses Need New Business Models' by Sebastián Romo, Head of Incubation, Acceleration and Consultancy, Vision Hub, Anáhuac.

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Are you drawn to what you need — or are you drawn to what's on sale? Image consultant and stylist Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy defines the bargain shopper — and why letting the price lead every purchase is costing your wardrobe more than you think. Also covered in her book What's Your MIIEN! ?#BargainShopper #SmartShopping #IntentionalShopping #miienconsultancy #ShopWithIntention #WardrobeValue #PersonalStyle #FashionIdentity #DressWithIntention #ImageConsultant #PersonalStylist #MikaraReid #MIIEN #SlowFashion #MindfulShopping #wardrobeessentials

This episode is a re-run. It was originally published in April 2023.Great builders still go broke when they ignore the contract.This episode explains how cash flow, risk, and payment terms decide whether you make profit or lose it, even when the work is done perfectly. It also covers why so many construction companies fail and how smarter contracts can change the outcome.If you want to protect your margin and stay in business long term, this one is worth your time.Listen in.Struggling with unfair contracts or slow payments in construction? With 6,000+ contracts reviewed and $20 billion in contracts managed, Quantum Contracts' proven framework is designed to help you negotiate fair contracts, secure faster payments, avoid disputes, and improve cash flow.Don't let contract issues hold you back—gain the confidence to focus on growing your business. Ready to take control and make more profit per project?Click here to GRAB the FREE Industry Standards Guide: quantumcs.co/ISYtClick here to IMPROVE your contracts using the Quantum Contract System: quantumcs.co/Yt2025Click here to GAIN expert advice weekly for FREE: quantumcs.co/YTNewsOptInTimestamps:(2:24) - What Quantum does is we are a smart contracts management contracts administration solution for construction companies(6:44) - I wanted to help the construction contractor subcontractors with the contract administration process because so many of them were losing money(10:02) - Anything where you're looking at a contract that has fifty to a hundred 200 pages(12:42) - You know what would you say you know makes a good contract and what makes a bad contract(15:06) - Moves that will make a huge difference to your cash flowDISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Are you truly comfortable with how you show up — or are you still adjusting? Image consultant, stylist, and visual merchandiser Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy defines comfortability and what it really means to feel secure and at ease with your appearance — not just physically, but personally and professionally across every area of your life.

Consultancy and systemic change in private practice with Dr Laura BennetWelcome to the Business of Psychology podcast. Today I'm joined by Dr Laura Bennett, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, young people, and their families through some of life's most complex challenges.Since qualifying in 2009, Laura has worked across a range of NHS services, before founding Oasis Psychology in Dorset in 2022. Her practice is a really good example of a specialist service, as Laura specialises in supporting children who are in care, those who have been adopted, and families on the edge of care, focusing deeply on developmental trauma and attachment, and most importantly, supporting the system around the child.Today we are looking at Laura's work beyond the therapy room. Many psychologists and therapists worry that moving into private practice means narrowing their scope to just one-to-one clinical hours. Laura is proving the opposite. She's currently spearheading the Parenting with Trauma Project in collaboration with Dorset Action for Children and Bournemouth University. It's clear from Laura's journey that she's never really stopped at the therapy room and has been working with systems and research and data. So I know that you're going to find her story really interesting, and hopefully inspirational if you are somebody who wants to do a little bit more, or different from therapy in your work.Full show notes and a transcript of this episode are available at The Business of PsychologyLinks for Laura:LinkedIn: Dr Laura BennetOasis PsychologyLinks for Rosie:Substack: substack.com/@drrosieRosie on Instagram:@rosiegilderthorp@drrosiegilderthorpThe highlightsLaura tells us about her transition into private practice after 13 years in the NHS 01:57Laura talks about what she provides through her private practice, Oasis Psychology 5:21Laura discusses how she transitioned into a service that's less focused on one-to-one work, and more about indirect support. 7:04I ask Laura about her work with Action for Children 21:42Laura gives us her advice for psychologists and therapists who have an idea for a different type of project, but feel a bit stuck 36:37Laura tells us the best place to connect with her 47:34Start Up Your Psychology PracticeAre you tired of just talking about starting your practice but never quite committing?If you're ready to stop dancing with burnout and finally go 'all in', my 90-day program, 'Start Up Your Psychology Practice,' was made for you. This is a group coaching experience designed to help you ethically replace your full-time salary in part-time hours. We handle everything: from legal compliance and GDPR to attracting your first consistent stream of self-funding clients. No more piecing it together alone.And here is the best part: sign up before the end of May to get £200 off your investment. Let's build a practice that gives you the freedom you deserve.Apply today: https://psychologybusinessschool.com/lp/start-up-private-practice-bundle/

रोटी कपड़ा और मकान. The Ultimate Trio of Survival. एक दौर था जब किसी Individual की समृद्धि नापने के लिए ये मापक थे. लेकिन आज अल्टीमेट मापक है, नौकरी. वही नौकरी जिसके लिए लोग इतना पढ़ते लिखते हैं. इतनी Skills acquire करते हैं. और कई लोग तो इसके लिए दूर देश जाने के लिए तैयार हो जाते हैं. लेकिन हर बार सपना उतना सुनहरा हो जितना चमक रहा है, ज़रूरी नहीं. कई बार बाहर के किसी देश में काम करने गए लोगों के साथ धोखा होता है. Scams होते हैं. शोषण होता है. आज के पढ़ाकू नितिन में हम जिस किताब पर बात करने वाले हैं वो ऐसे ही Scams की कहानी है. वो भी वो Scams जो America में घटे. किताब की मानें तो सालों से घट रहे हैं. लगातार H1B Visa पर भारत से America पहुंचे लोगों के साथ. Padhaku Nitin में इस बार Tanul Thakur हैं. उस दुनिया को उन्होंने बहुत क़रीब से देखा है. खुद भी उसका शिकार होते होते बचे. और फिर सालों की मेहनत के बाद इस किताब में वो सारी कहानियां और इक्ट्ठी कीं. जिसे एक लाइन में Define करें तो कहेंगे. Indian Diaspora's Best Kept Secret.

What does PRWeek's UK Top 150 Consultancies project tell us about the agency world in 2026 and beyond? PRWeek's latest podcast takes a look.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform. This week, PRWeek journalists Danny Rogers (editor-in-chief), John Harrington (UK editor) and Siobhan Holt (deputy editor) delve into some of the main findings from PRWeek's flagship UK Top 150 Consultancies project, which went live this week.They look at how agencies are increasingly having to run to stand still, especially given the pressure on margins, despite the agency sector overall being in growth.The trio discuss what agency leaders are saying about trading in 2025 and so far this year, and look at trends across different sectors, including consumer, health and tech PR.The journalists also discuss trends such as the apparent deprioritisation of media relations and the growing importance of AI, and look at changes in headcount, redundancies and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you wearing color by preference — or are you using it with intention? Image consultant, stylist, and visual merchandiser Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy defines color theory in fashion and breaks down how understanding the way colors interact and complement each other can help you build a personal color palette that harmonizes with your skin tone and controls the message you send before you ever say a word.#ColorTheory #ColorTheoryInFashion #PersonalColorPalette #ColorAndStyle #DressWithIntention #ImageConsultant #PersonalStylist #MikaraReid #MIIEN #FashionIdentity #StyleTips #ColorAndConfidence #HowToWearColor #PersonalStyle #SkinToneAndColor

David Steele manages a world-wide consultancy usually involving how to manage relationships with customers.  

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, we tackle a growing challenge for recruitment business owners and leaders: why the traditional agency model is hitting its ceiling — and what to do next.With margins under increasing pressure and clients expecting more value than ever before, many agencies built on transactional delivery are finding it harder to grow profitably. Simply doing more work is no longer the answer. The model itself needs to evolve.The businesses pulling ahead are those making a deliberate shift towards a consultancy-led approach — one that allows them to increase margins, strengthen client relationships, and differentiate in a crowded market.In this session, we introduce TRN's New Consultancy Model, designed to help recruitment businesses move from typical margins of around 18% to 35%+ by rethinking how they position, sell, and deliver their services.This is not a theoretical discussion. It's a practical breakdown of what actually needs to change — from your offer and pricing structure to the conversations you're having with clients and the value you demonstrate at every stage of the engagement.This is a no-fluff, commercially focused conversation aimed at helping you build a more profitable and resilient recruitment business.If you want to move beyond transactional delivery, increase your margins, and create a model that clients are willing to pay more for, this episode is essential listening.This episode covers:• Why the traditional agency model is structurally capped on margin• What defines a consultancy-led recruitment business• How leading agencies are achieving 35%+ average margins• The services, behaviours, and conversations that justify higher fees• How to reposition your business without losing existing clientsWhether you're looking to scale, improve profitability, or future-proof your business, the fundamentals remain the same: align your model with client value, elevate your positioning, and build relationships based on expertise — not transactions.If you are serious about higher margins, stronger client relationships, and long-term differentiation, this is an episode you won't want to miss.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

What is slow fashion — and what does it actually look like in your personal style? Image consultant, stylist, and visual merchandiser Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy defines slow fashion and breaks down what it means to be intentional with what you own and wear — prioritizing quality, classic design, and deliberate choices over fast consumption.#miien #SlowFashion #WhatIsSlowFashion #SlowFashionMovement #SustainableFashion #IntentionalStyle #QualityOverQuantity #ConsciousFashion #PersonalStyle #FashionIdentity #SlowFashionWardrobe #DressWithIntention #StyleTransformation #AntiFFastFashion #WardrobeEssentials #personalstylist #miienconsultancy

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Jim Hart, Co-Founder and CEO of BCS, for his fifth appearance on the show. They dig into the findings of BCS's latest report, Data Center Truths 2026, exploring the growing gap between demand and the industry's capacity to deliver, from a projected 600,000 FTE workforce shortfall to power timelines stretching 8–12 years in parts of Europe. Key Topics: Why data centres must be treated as critical infrastructure, not just tech assets The 600,000 worker deficit threatening the global delivery pipeline How supply chain control is becoming a key competitive differentiator Tier-two markets and Africa emerging as the next growth frontiers The PR problem: why the industry needs to lead with benefits, not billions Rethinking delivery models through prefabrication, automation, and collaboration Tune in for a candid, data-driven conversation on what it will really take to keep pace with demand. Download the report here - Data Centre Truths 2026 | What It Takes to Deliver in 2026Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Five reasons why less in your wardrobe means more in your personal style. Image consultant, stylist, Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy breaks down how a smaller, more intentional wardrobe sharpens your style identity, builds confidence, and creates the kind of clarity that carries over into how you show up every day.#WardrobeEdit #LessIsMore #IntentionalWardrobe #StyleIdentity #QualityOverQuantity #PersonalStyle #FashionIdentity #WardrobeManagement #DressWithIntention #SlowFashion #ConfidenceThroughStyle #MindfulWardrobe #StyleTransformation #PersonalStylist #ImageConsultant

The data is in – and it's not pretty.After surveying 303 agencies and consultancies through the Business Maturity Quiz, we've launched The Maturity Gap Report, revealing just how wide the gap really is between the firms where operations is a strength and everyone else.In this episode, Harv is joined by operations consultant Manish Kapur and FinOps expert Rich Brett to walk through the headline findings – and what they actually mean for the way your business is run. Here are a few of the headlines they discuss:Role clarity is rarer than you think – only 35% of firms have clearly defined roles, and the knock-on effects reach everything from project delivery to decision-making bottlenecksMost operational knowledge lives in people's heads – just 21% of firms have documented their best practices, leaving businesses one resignation away from losing it allAutomation remains an untapped opportunity – only one in eight firms have automated any meaningful part of how they work, in 2026Time tracking data is being wasted – 41% of firms track time accurately, but only 13% are using that data to make decisions or course-correct mid-projectForecasting with confidence is the exception, not the rule – only one in four firms can forecast margins, revenue, and capacity with any real certaintyScale readiness is a widespread concern – just 13% of firms believe their operating model is ready for what's aheadIf you want to know where your business sits against the 303 firms in the report – and what separates the top performers from the rest – this is the episode to start with.This was originally recorded as a live webinar – if you'd prefer to watch with the presentation slides, head to YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GfQ-raYcGQgReady to take action to level up?1) Take the business maturity quiz – https://bit.ly/assess-business-maturity2) Read The Maturity Gap Report – https://scoro.com/blog/maturity-gap3) Subscribe to The Handbook: The Ops Podcast for the upcoming maturity series – https://linktr.ee/handbookpodcastAdditional Resources:

How do you know if a clothing item is actually worth what you paid for it? Image consultant, stylist, and visual merchandiser Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy breaks down cost per wear — the simple formula that helps you calculate the true value of what's in your wardrobe and why it should change the way you shop and invest in your clothing.#miien #CostPerWear #WardrobeInvestment #SmartShopping #HowToShopSmart #WardrobeEssentials #IntentionalShopping #PersonalStylist #ImageConsultant #StyleTips #WardrobeAudit #HowToDressBetter #FashionTips #WardrobeManagement #ClothingValue #shopsmart #miienconsultancy #mikarareid

Craig Hepburn sits at the intersection of enterprise technology and cultural institutions. He spent years as UEFA's Chief Digital Transformation Officer, overseeing its digital ecosystem, OTT platform build, and Innovation Hub. He moved to Art Basel as CDO in 2023. He is now an independent AI strategist, Perplexity Fellow, and prolific writer on the structural implications of AI for organisations and industries. His Substack has become essential reading on the gap between AI hype and implementation reality.Hepburn's central thesis is that most people and organisations are “tourists in someone else's architecture.” He draws a sharp distinction between using AI (prompting chatbots, generating content) and building with AI (constructing proprietary systems, workflows and tools). He argues the latter is what will separate winners from losers — and that the window for making that shift is narrowing fast.Crucially, Hepburn's argument extends beyond sport. His recent writing on “The Builder and the Billion Dollar Lie” contends that entire industries — consulting, systems integration, transformation programmes — were built inside the gap between the person who understood a problem and the person who could build the solution. Agentic AI, he argues, is starting to close that gap. That has profound implications for the agency model in sport.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 500 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series and live events, you can reach us via the website.

What does an image consultant actually do — and how is it different from working with a personal stylist? Image consultant, stylist, and visual merchandiser Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy breaks down the role of an image consultant, why the focus goes beyond clothing, and what it really means to build a first impression that works for you long-term.#miien #ImageConsultant #WhatIsAnImageConsultant #PersonalStylist #ImageConsulting #StyleTransformation #PersonalStyle #FashionIdentity #SoftSkills #PersonalBranding #StyleConfidence #FirstImpressions #StyleIdentity #ImageManagement #PersonalDevelopment #dresswithintention #miienconsultancy

What makes a brand truly stick?In this episode of The Unified Brand Podcast, Chris welcomes back brand strategist, author and founder of First The Trousers, Then The Shoes, Ulli Appelbaum, to unpack the science behind brand associations and why they play such a powerful role in growth.Udi explains how brands are built in memory, why emotion and relevance matter more than most marketers realise, and how strong association networks influence what customers choose in the moment of purchase.They explore:what brand associations actually arewhy memory, emotion and personal relevance drive brand choicehow positioning connects to associationsthe role of distinctive brand assets like packaging, sound and shapewhy consistency beats constant reinventionhow brands like Coke, Nutella, Red Bull, Snickers and Ferrero Rocher create lasting mental availabilitywhy some newer brands hook attention but struggle to sustain loyaltyThis is a practical conversation for founders, marketers and business leaders who want to build brands that are not just seen, but remembered.Connect with Ulli AppelbaumWebsite: https://first-the-trousers.com/ulli-appelbaum/Consultancy: https://first-the-trousers.com/LinkedIn (Ulli Appelbaum): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulliappelbaumLinkedIn (First The Trousers Then The Shoes): https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-the-trousers-then-the-shoesExplore Ulli's BooksAmazon Author Page (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B09RMLG5BKAmazon Author Page (US): https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09RMLG5BK-----------------

Five events. Eight weeks. Zero excuses.If you're in ops, finance, or senior leadership at an agency or consulting firm – Harv runs through five upcoming events worth getting in your calendar right now.From the Maturity Gap Webinar (where the findings from the business maturity quiz finally get revealed) to the FinOps Conference, two intimate Handbook Breakfast Sessions in London, and – for the first time ever – a Breakfast Session in Manchester.Register as follows:1️⃣ The Maturity Gap Webinar, 15 Apr – https://bit.ly/the-maturity-gap 2️⃣ The Handbook: Breakfast Session 'Multi-Entity Madness', LDN, 23 Apr – https://bit.ly/breakfast-apr263️⃣ The FinOps Conference (50+ headcount businesses), LDN, 21 May – https://bit.ly/finops-conf4️⃣ The Handbook: Breakfast Session 'When Finance Met Ops', LDN, 28 May – Drop Harv a DM on LinkedIn to save you a seat! 5️⃣ The Handbook: Breakfast Session 'When Finance Met Ops', MCR, 3 Jun – Drop Harv a DM on LinkedIn to save you a seat! Hope to see you there! 

This is a reset episode. After months of working behind the scenes, Heather and Mike Bayer come together to do something they have not done for a while: reintroduce themselves, take stock of where the Vacation Rental Formula Business School is now, and talk honestly about what they are building next. If you have been a long-time listener, this is your update. If you are new, this is the best place to start. The conversation covers the full VRF ecosystem, from the just-completed first cohort of the AI Ambassador Program and what Heather has already learned from running it, to the newly launched THRIVE Essentials onboarding course, the opening of five consultancy slots, and the decision to build community through Substack rather than another standalone platform.  What comes through clearly is that the focus has sharpened. VRF is no longer trying to serve everyone in the STR industry. It is building specifically for professional operators who are ready to bring AI into their businesses in a structured, responsible way, and who want experienced guidance rather than just another tool recommendation. About Heather and Mike Bayer Heather Bayer spent 20 years managing CottageLINK Rental Management in Ontario, growing it to nearly 200 properties before selling in 2022. She has hosted the Vacation Rental Success Podcast since 2014, making it the longest-running podcast in the STR space, and has spent the last two years building a focused AI education practice for property management professionals. Mike Bayer is CEO and co-founder of the Vacation Rental Formula Business School. He works across strategy, marketing, technology integration, and community, and joins Heather on the podcast periodically to discuss direction and new programmes. Key Takeaways The AI Ambassador Programme just completed its first cohort. Heather is already rewriting Module 2 because the tools she built the course around have shifted in the months since she wrote it. The second cohort launches in May and will include returning members alongside new participants. A knowledge base is the non-negotiable foundation for any meaningful AI adoption. Before touching any tool, operators need documented business context that gives the AI something real to work with. Without it, output is generic. The AI Ambassador role is not a tech job. It is the person in a company who understands the business well enough to see where AI can reduce friction, and who has the trust of the team to guide adoption without creating resistance. Think conductor, not programmer. THRIVE Essentials is a short onboarding course for new STR employees who may have no background in property management. It covers industry structure, operational roles, technology foundations, values, compliance, and a new AI-in-the-workplace module focused on ethics and safe use. The consultancy model is a 90-day intensive followed by nine months of monthly coaching. It is capped at five clients at a time, starts with a free hour-long discovery call, and is specifically designed around AI adoption and integration. It is not coaching in the general sense; it is bespoke problem-solving for a specific business. Community is now on Substack, specifically the Grounded in AI group. After trying several platforms over the years, Heather and Mike landed on Substack because it combines articles, short notes, and a chat forum in one place with a genuine mobile app, which has consistently been what makes community work for people who are managing a business during the day. Resources and Links Mentioned AI Ambassador Programme - vacationrentalformula.com/AI [TBC - confirm final URL] Thrive Essentials - link in show notes [TBC] Grounded in AI Substack community - free subscription, link in show notes Consultancy enquiry / free discovery call - link in show notes Shortcuts - vetted STR trainers, consultants, and coaches [TBC - confirm URL] VR Nation Conference - 28–30 April, Heather presenting on AI foundations Scale UK Conference — Brighton, 9 June, Heather presenting on AI adoption foundations Shortcuts webinar - 23 April, "What You Need to Know Before the Magic Begins" Connect With Heather and Mike Bayer The best place to connect is the Grounded in AI Substack Community, where Heather posts daily and responds to comments. If you are curious about the AI Ambassador Programme, Thrive Essentials, or consultancy, head to the show notes for the relevant links, or reach out directly through Substack. Heather's Substack: groundedinai.substack.com [TBC — confirm handle] Vacation Rental Formula Business School: vacationrentalformula.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Today we're diving into one of the most exciting shifts happening in the toy and game industry right now – the rapid rise of micro brands. We'll explore how small, agile toy companies are successfully competing with, and in many cases outsmarting, the biggest Toy brands and companies. We'll look at what's changed in the market, why agility is beating scale in 2026, and share practical strategies that micro brands can use to carve out profitable niches and build loyal communities. Whether you're running a small brand, working inside a larger company, or simply interested in where the industry is heading, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Let's get into it.   Also check out www.KidsBrandInsight.com for details of how our Toy & Game business Consultancy services can help your business.

What does it really take to build a Salesforce consultancy that people actually love? In this episode, Bradley sits down with Joshua Karrasch, founder and CEO of Dynamic Specialties Group (DSG) — a Salesforce partner consultancy that's quietly doing things differently. From going bankrupt and living in a friend's basement, to building a thriving boutique firm with a team of A-players and a growing list of loyal clients, Josh's journey is honest, hard-won, and deeply human. Josh shares the philosophy at the heart of DSG: the win-win-win. The client has to win. The consultant has to win. And the company has to win. You'll hear how that principle shapes everything — from how DSG takes on new clients, to how they hire, to how they handle growth. The conversation goes deep on the "accordion model" for staffing, why boutique doesn't have to mean small, the importance of leading with business process discovery before ever opening Salesforce, and why diverse, non-traditional backgrounds often make the best consultants. Josh also opens up about the mentorship relationship that changed his entrepreneurial career, and the ongoing challenge of learning to step back before burnout sets in. If you're building a consultancy, growing a Salesforce career, or just trying to run a business with integrity — this one's for you. Episode Timestamps 00:01:06 — Bradley Rice introduces his guest Joshua Karrasch Bradley, founder and CEO of Dynamic Specialties Group who discusses how he got started, challenges he faced along the way, to finally finding the footing to launch DSG, and his Win-Win-Win Philosophy DSG's core operating principle. 00:15:41 — The Accordion Model - How DSG found stability by moving to a 1099 contractor model that could expand and contract with the natural ebbs and flows of project-based consulting work. 00:27:44 — The single most pivotal moment in Josh's entrepreneurial career: meeting the mentor who could see what he couldn't — and how that relationship continues to shape DSG today. 00:37:51 —Why so many Salesforce implementations fail: clients know they're in pain but haven't diagnosed the root cause — and some partners are incentivized to oversell. 00:45:57 — The Hiring Challenge - Every company struggles with it. Josh explains why traditional interviews fall short — and how DSG discovered that TalentStacker graduates consistently showed up as A-players. Why diverse, non-traditional backgrounds often produce the strongest Salesforce consultants. 01:04:49 — What Makes DSG Fundamentally Different? The win-win-win, the empathy, the authenticity, the refusal to exploit anyone in the engagement. 01:07:45 — How to Reach Joshua Karrasch & DSG LinkedIn, email, advising services, fractional work, and through Bradley directly. Links, Contact, Resources Companies & Organizations Dynamic Specialties Group (DSG) — dynaspecgroup.com TalentStacker, run by host Bradley Rice — talentstacker.com  Contact Information Email: joshua@dynaspecgroup.com Books Mentioned The Way and the Power — Strategy book referenced multiple times by Josh as foundational to his leadership philosophy; includes the concept of "The Watcher" The Art of War by Sun Tzu — Referenced by Josh as an early strategy text he studied  

Are you shopping with intention — or shopping to feel better? Image consultant, stylist, and visual merchandiser Mikara Reid of MIIEN Consultancy defines compulsive shopping, what drives it, and why the temporary relief it provides keeps so many people stuck in a cycle of debt, guilt, and overconsumption.#miien #CompulsiveShopping #ShoppingAddiction #WhatIsCompulsiveShopping #IntentionalShopping #MindfulShopping #ShopWithIntention #OverspendingHabits #ConsciousShopping #SlowFashion #WardrobeManagement #PersonalStylist #ImageConsultant #FashionIdentity #StopOverspending #shoppinghabits #mikarareid #miienconsultancy

Growing a professional services business often starts the same way: scrappy teams, generalists wearing multiple hats, and a lot of momentum driven by energy rather than structure.In this episode of The Handbook, Harv sits down with Alex Bodini, CEO of Spin Brands, to unpack how Spin evolved from a grassroots social media shop into a multi-entity group of 100+ people. Rather than waiting for a crisis to force change, Alex and his co-founder made a conscious decision to professionalize the business so they could attract bigger clients, better talent, and more ambitious opportunities. They walk through the operational shifts that helped Spin move from “proper scrappy” to a more mature organization – and the cultural tensions that inevitably come with that transition.Here's what we dive into:Why bringing in a proper finance director changed far more than reporting – from pricing and scoping to forecasting and recoveryThe role HR played in moving from informal “touchy-feely” people management to structured career paths, policies, and developmentHow hiring experienced specialists elevated the quality of work – even if not every senior hire worked outWhy investing in senior-level marketing helped Spin build credibility and compete for bigger clientsWhat a chairman can bring to a founder-led business – accountability, perspective, and bigger strategic thinkingThe trade-offs between the fun, chaotic “old Spin” culture and the more structured, scalable “new Spin”Alex is refreshingly honest about the reality of transformation. Some hires didn't work out. Cultural change created tension. And the journey took far longer than expected.But the result is a business with stronger foundations – one that's now scaling through acquisitions and positioning itself for the next stage of growth.If you're navigating that transition from scrappy startup to grown-up, mature organization, there's a lot in Alex's story that will feel very familiar.Additional Resources:

In the third episode of our energy crisis miniseries, we turn to Europe's power markets, where rising gas prices, renewed volatility and political uncertainty are once again putting the electricity system under pressure.Although the current crisis is not a repeat of 2022, it is exposing fresh vulnerabilities; from low hydro levels in the Nordics and gas storage concerns in western Europe, to growing questions over market design, interconnectors and the pace of the energy transition.So how resilient is Europe's power system this time around? And what happens when geopolitical shocks collide with an increasingly complex power market?Richard is  joined by Montel analysts Jean-Paul Harreman, Fintan Devenney and Priyanka Shinde to unpack the impact across Europe;  from battery revenues and price spikes to liquidity risks, policy shifts and the regions most exposed in the months ahead.Host: Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsGuests:Jean-Paul Harreman – Director, Analytics, MontelFintan Devenney – Market Expert, Consultancy, MontelPriyanka Shinde – Market Expert, Nordic, MontelJulia Demirdag – Germany Correspondent, Montel News

Undercurrents of Change is a podcast about the signals beneath the surface of change. In each episode, Marc Bolick and Arne van Oosterom explore the deeper shifts shaping business, leadership, and innovation, beyond the headlines and the hype. Through conversations with entrepreneurs, builders, and thinkers, we look at what people are actually experiencing as they navigate uncertainty and transformation in their work. In this first episode, we speak with Miikka Leinonen, entrepreneur, business owner, and co-author of AI Pathway. Mika works closely with leadership teams trying to turn AI ambition into real organizational change. Together we explore how AI is reshaping the world of consultancy, why many leadership teams still struggle to act despite the urgency, and the deeper question many professionals are quietly asking themselves today: what is my real value in a world where AI can do so much of the work? It's an honest conversation about experimentation, uncertainty, and the human side of technological change.

In this episode, Ben Pearce and Panos Malakoudis discuss the evolving landscape of leadership in the age of AI. They explore the five essential human competencies that modern leaders need: Insight, Integration, Inspiration, Integrity, and Impact. Panos Malakoudis runs his own company - Citium Solutions. He spent many years leading Consultancy and Engineering teams at Microsoft. Then he led coaching programs for the Microsoft leadership community and even got a Guinness World Record for it. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - https://www.techworldhumanskills.com Panos Malakoudis Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmalakoudis/ Citium Solutions - https://www.citiumsolutions.co.uk/ Panos Forbes Page- https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/people/panosmalakoudis/ Takeaways Leadership is changing due to rapid technological advancements. Empathy has become a crucial competency for leaders post-COVID. 95% of AI pilots fail due to lack of insight and connection to business needs. Leaders must integrate technology into their decision-making processes. Inspiration is key to managing change and addressing team fears. Integrity involves understanding the ethical implications of AI usage. Measuring impact is essential for assessing the success of AI initiatives. Leaders should create a culture of experimentation and support. The fear of becoming obsolete (phobo) affects both leaders and teams. The five competencies are not new but need to be reframed for today's challenges. Keywords leadership, modern leadership, human competencies, AI, coaching, change management, integrity, impact, technology integration, inspiration

This week Amelia attended Glasgow Sight Village, the leading exhibition for blind and partially sighted people. She spoke to Graham Longly about three products they were excited to share.Learn more on the Aspire Consultancy Website - Home - Aspire ConsultancyImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Mastering the Human Side of Leadership: Lessons in Agility with Bobby HumesIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Bobby Humes, Lead Consultant & CEO of BH Consultancy, to discuss the shifting paradigms of modern management. Bobby, widely known as "Coach Bobby," brings a unique perspective to the table, blending his high-level executive experience with lessons learned from coaching youth basketball. Their conversation explores the vital transition from technical expertise to people-centric leadership, the necessity of documenting institutional knowledge in a post-"Great Resignation" world, and how thoughtful leaders can leverage AI to enhance—rather than replace—human potential. This episode serves as a strategic roadmap for founders and executives who want to build resilient cultures that thrive on innovation and intentionality.Bridging the Gap: From Technical Expert to Thoughtful LeaderThe transition from a high-performing individual contributor to an effective people leader is one of the most difficult hurdles in the professional journey. Bobby Humes explains that while technical skills may earn a seat at the table, emotional intelligence and strategic delegation are what sustain a leader's impact. Many founders fall into the "dragon" trap—possessing so much passion and expertise that they inadvertently micromanage their team, robbing them of the opportunity to grow. Thoughtful leadership requires a shift in mindset where the goal is no longer to be the best player on the court, but to be the coach who harnesses the diverse energy of the team and directs it toward a cohesive, long-term vision.Building organizational resilience in 2026 requires more than just reactive hiring; it demands proactive succession planning and the meticulous documentation of critical knowledge. Bobby observes that many organizations were left vulnerable during recent market shifts because they lacked "desk manuals" or structured onboarding processes. When a key team member exits, the loss of institutional knowledge can be catastrophic if it hasn't been documented. By treating onboarding as a strategic priority and creating living documents of core processes, leaders ensure that their teams remain agile and capable of maintaining momentum even during periods of transition or sudden talent loss.Innovation within a company is often a byproduct of what Bobby calls a "culture of play." In this environment, experimentation is encouraged, and "failing forward" is seen as an essential step toward discovery. This spirit of play is where true innovation happens—during whiteboard sessions and open-ended brainstorming where team members feel safe to voice unconventional ideas. Integrating technology, specifically AI, into this culture can serve as a massive force multiplier for human wellness and efficiency. By setting clear guidelines—such as using AI to draft complex communications or automate repetitive administrative tasks—leaders can free up their people to focus on the high-value, creative work that truly moves the needle for the business.About Bobby HumesBobby Humes is the Lead Consultant & CEO of BH Consultancy and a highly sought-after executive coach. Known for his "Coach Bobby" persona, he specializes in helping technical experts transition into world-class people leaders. With a focus on emotional intelligence and strategic agility, Bobby works with organizations to develop leadership pipelines, improve talent retention, and foster innovative work cultures.About BH ConsultancyBH Consultancy is a premier leadership and management consultancy based in Seattle. The firm provides a holistic approach to organizational health, offering services that range from strategic planning and whiteboard innovation sessions to executive coaching and wellness integration. BH Consultancy is dedicated to helping businesses navigate the complexities of the modern workforce through thoughtful, intentional leadership.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeBH Consultancy Official WebsiteBobby Humes on LinkedInKey Episode HighlightsThe "Dragon" Metaphor: Why leaders must resist the urge to take over and instead empower their team to bring their own creativity to the table.Emotional Intelligence in Scaling: The critical need for founders to develop soft skills as they transition from "doing" to "leading."Institutional Knowledge Audits: The importance of desk manuals and process documentation to survive sudden talent transitions.AI as a Wellness Tool: Leveraging technology to reduce administrative friction and prevent burnout among high-performing teams.The Culture of Play: How fostering a safe environment for experimentation directly leads to business innovation.ConclusionThe conversation with Bobby Humes highlights that the most successful organizations of the future will be those that prioritize human connection and intentionality. By evolving from a technical expert into a thoughtful leader, you can build a team that is not only productive but truly resilient in the face of change.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

The work we produce gets all the attention.But the real question is: what's happening behind the scenes that makes that work possible?In this episode of The Handbook, Harv sits down with creative operations expert Nicky Russell, co-founder of WDC, We Deliver Change, and chair of the Creative Operations Summit in London. Together they explore the discipline of creative ops – the systems, culture, and leadership required to help creative teams do their best work. What starts as a conversation about creative teams quickly expands into something bigger: how operations leaders create the environment where great work can actually happen.Here's what we dive into:What creative operations actually is – and why it's becoming a strategic role inside agencies, brands, and consultanciesWhy ops is fundamentally about culture – not just processes, workflows, and systemsWhy happiness and psychological safety matter more than most leaders realise when it comes to producing great workHow creative ops and business ops are converging as technology and AI reshape how work gets doneHow learning to speak the language of different stakeholders is often the key to unlocking real influence.Whether you work in a creative environment or not, the themes in this conversation will resonate with any ops leader trying to build a healthier, more effective organisation.Additional Resources:

Peter Swimm started at a library computer desk. He ended up as a product owner at Microsoft and founder of his own AI security consultancy.In this episode, Peter shares the real path — not the polished LinkedIn version. He talks about why working at startups changed how he thinks about learning, what it actually takes to balance security with user experience, and why conversational AI is opening a security attack surface most teams aren't prepared for.If you're trying to break into cybersecurity from a non-traditional background, or you're already in tech and wondering what's next — this conversation is for you.

Your numbers might look healthy.Revenue's up. Projects are flowing. The pipeline feels… fine.But underneath? Margins are eroding. Cash is tighter than you'd like. And no one's totally confident in the data they're using to make decisions.In this episode of The Handbook, Harv Nagra sat down with finance and business ops advisor Robert Patin to unpack what's really going on beneath the surface of many professional service businesses right now – and why operational maturity is the difference between surviving and thriving.Here's what we dive into:

In this episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Tom Hurst, UK Country Director for Fastned, to pull back the curtain on the UK's rapid charging revolution. Tom explains why Fastned is moving beyond simple "parking bays with plugs" to build high-visibility, amenity-first charging hubs that keep you sheltered from the rain and your battery topped up at speeds of up to 400kW. They also dive into the "mammoth" joint venture with Places for London (TfL's property arm) and why legal contracts, not just grid power, are often the biggest hurdle to a seamless charging experience.   00:00 Welcome to Everything Electric 01:40 Who is Fastned? Petrol Stations for the Electric Age 03:50 Hunting "White Whales": Top Priorities for 2026 05:40 Infrastructure Reality: Is Charging Actually Improving? 07:25 Consistency is Key: Beyond Basic Reliability 09:00 The Magic Number: How Many Chargers per Site? 11:55 Newcastle Airport: The Future of Drive-Through Hubs 14:15 The Northeast Advantage: Why Fastned Started in Sunderland 18:40 The Developer's Headache: Landlords, Power, and Law 21:45 Zombie Projects: Clearing the Grid Connection Backlog 23:33 The Places for London Partnership (Joint Venture) 26:33 The Cost of Charging: Breaking Down Energy & Grid Fees 32:53 Tom Hurst: Transitioning from Consultancy to Infrastructure 36:43 The Industry Wishlist: Simplifying Legal Landscapes 41:13 Conclusion: Designing for the Next 30 Years   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026  EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

With 4500 customers across every industry creating digital assets inside their platform, Bynder has a bird's eye view of the rapid transformation of the process to make imagery and drive it to market. And how AI is transforming that cycle. Our guest Cliff Crosbie is VP, AI Consultancy at Bynder, and he brings both stories and data that illuminate the strategies and best practices that are working to drive massively greater efficiency and better results on the digital shelf and the agentic shelf.

In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Upasna Dash, CEO & Founder of Jajabor Brand Consultancy, about rewiring public relations for real business impact.Starting her career at just 18 without formal training, Upasna went on to build a growth-hacking consultancy that connects storytelling directly to funding, hiring, and market expansion.In this conversation, you'll discover:✔ Why traditional PR is broken ✔ How storytelling builds credibility and trust ✔ The power of data-driven communication ✔ Why founders must start building their narrative from day zero ✔ The future of integrated and hyperlocal communication ✔ The evolving landscape of women entrepreneurship in India

This episode is a conversation with Juan Moreno, an electrical designer at IMEG and a past recipient of the firm's engineering scholarship program. Juan received one of the thirty $10,000 scholarships awarded when the program was launched in 2023. Born in Miami, Juan spent his childhood and teen years in Colombia. In 2021 he enrolled at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, where one of his older sisters, a UNF graduate, was living at the time. Engineering, he explains, was always a likely path as the profession runs in his family. “My dad is a civil engineer and one of my sisters is also a civil engineer. So I always knew I was going to go the engineering route,” he says. His interest in electrical engineering took root after taking an electrician course while still in Colombia. “It really got me into the electrical side of engineering,” Juan says, adding that electrical courses at UNF sealed the deal. “Every lab in college, it was super fun, because it was hands-on.” Juan learned about the IMEG Scholarship Program in 2022 from a friend who was working as an intern at IMEG's Jacksonville office. Juan soon applied, saying the process was “pretty straightforward and simple”—though he had little expectation he would be chosen as one of the recipients. The following summer, while back home with his family in Colombia, Juan and his parents learned he had won one of the scholarships. “It was quite the surprise,” he says. “We were all pretty happy.” While there are no strings or promises of employment attached to the IMEG scholarship, after Juan graduated in May of 2025 with a degree in electrical engineering he decided to apply to the firm. He was hired and now works out of IMEG's office in Broomall, PA, southwest of Philadelphia. A few months later he attended the firm's Consultancy 101 program—a week-long gathering of newly hired graduates from across the country to introduce them to the firm, its services and markets, technology and innovation initiatives, and to get to know each other and have some fun. After that it was back to the Broomall office, where he has been learning from veteran engineers while working with them on various projects, including a large hotel and casino project in New York. “Every day I get to learn a lot,” Juan says. “I try to connect it with stuff from college, but of course, college is really theoretical and just academic.” “Every day I'm learning something new,” he adds. “I think that's great.” To date, the IMEG Scholarship Program has awarded 93 scholarships worth $10,000 each to underserved college students studying engineering. Scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year are being accepted through March 13. To learn more and apply, visit the IMEG website Careers section.