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In 2025, Savills Impacts thought leadership programme is themed around Adapt, because, now more than ever, it is time for the real estate sector to adapt if it is to thrive. In this second episode of a two-part series, we look at how geopolitical trends in investment, technology and the climate crisis are shifting priorities.Katy Dean, Savills Head of Research and Consultancy for Australia; Simon Smith, Regional Head of Research for Asia Pacific; and Paul Tostevin, Head of Savills World Research, join Guy Ruddle to discuss where and what assets global capital is currently being deployed into. They also explore the risks and opportunities AI and climate challenges present, and how strategies to address these differ globally.For more insights and content unpacking the future of global real estate explore impacts content here.

Something's coming over the hill! In this episode of The Good Brand Podcast, Stewart sits down with Chris and Julie to tackle a thorny question: what happens when “cheap imports” aren't cheap or inferior anymore, just good enough, well-priced, and increasingly well-branded? Using BYD and others as jumping-off points, we dig into how the playbook has shifted (price → quality → brand) and what that means for Western B2B manufacturers and tech firms. We talk trust as a real moat (warranties, service, local presence), why heritage helps but won't save you, and the unsexy truth that brand-building is a continuous practice, not a one-and-done campaign. No silver bullets, just what it takes to be match-fit before market share slips “slowly, then quickly.”Take a look at the original article.About GoodGood is a brand consultancy, working with ambitious B2B businesses to overcome the problems that hold them back. We believe brand strategy is business strategy, helping companies sharpen their positioning, win customer loyalty, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Got a problem that's keeping you up at night? We'd love to have a chat to see how we could help. Find out more at goodbrandconsultants.com.

Ops isn't just about keeping the lights on anymore.As Aušrinė Keršanskaitė, co-founder of Operations Nation, puts it – today's ops leaders are expected to drive growth, protect culture, and build resilience. And if you've ever felt like the “glue” holding everything together without always getting recognition, this one will hit home.In this episode of The Handbook: The Operations Podcast, Aušrinė joins Harv to talk about the evolution of operations, the community she's built for ops leaders everywhere, and what it takes to step into leadership with confidence.Here's what we get into:How so many of us “fall into” operations without a playbook – and how to build one for yourselfThe loneliness of ops roles, and why communities like Operations Nation matterTraits that define a brilliant ops leader today – from resilience to influence over executionHow startups' scrappy mindset can sharpen your approach to tooling, automation, and scalingThe real opportunity with AI in ops (hint: it's not about replacing your team)Whether you're a COO, head of ops, or still figuring out your path – this conversation is packed with lessons on how to elevate your role and find support along the way.Additional Resources: 

For September's episode, we speak to Dr. Balamurugan, the founder of ERE Consulting Group and CEO of Elistra Advisory, who recently retired after a long and influential career in environmental consultancy. He is also an avid traveller with a lifelong passion for nature, and together with co-host, Surin Suksuwan, co-founder of Sunda Shelves, he discusses the books that shaped his journey, both professionally and personally.Nature Reads on Earth Matters is a monthly show where we explore the stories behind books that bring us closer to nature and the world around us, done in collaboration with Sunda Shelves, an independent bookstore and café with a passion for wild places and thoughtful reads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your consultancy didn't look like everyone else's? What if it was built on values from day one, hired people most firms overlooked, and kept culture at the core as it grew? This month's guest has done precisely that, and then some. Gita Singham-Willis is one of the three co-founders of Cadence Innova, a multi-award-winning transformation consultancy. From her early days running textile factories in Portugal to reshaping how consulting firms think about people, culture, and growth, Gita's journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, she sits down with Nick Synnott to share the entire story, from founding Cadence Innova with a mission to be different, to building a consultancy that said no thanks to traditional hierarchies and yes, please, to working parents, diverse teams, and radical inclusion. She also shares the thinking behind Cadence's eventual sale, how they maintained their culture throughout the process, and what she has learned about leadership, DEI, and what truly matters in consulting. If you're building a consultancy, scaling a team, or wondering how to keep your values alive as you grow, this one's packed with practical insight and plenty of inspiration. We cover: ✅ Why Cadence started by hiring women returning to work and why it worked ✅ The “family model” that replaced traditional line management ✅ How to spot consulting potential outside of traditional CVs ✅ The truth about selling your firm and how to protect your culture in the process ✅ Why DEI isn't a ‘nice to have' it's a business necessity ✅ The advice Gita would give to junior, mid-career, and aspiring partner consultants Enjoy the show!

Boston native Chris Mader shares his journey starting with his Dad coaching him as a youngster to a 4-year career in professional baseball; then transitioning into sales, staffing, and executive coaching. Chris discusses lessons learned from sports, leadership, and personal growth, emphasizing adaptability and self-awareness. He reflects on pivotal career moments, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of focusing on emotional intelligence, relationships, and people over technology. The episode is filled with practical advice for leaders, stories from the baseball diamond, and insights on building a fulfilling, purpose-driven career.   Click here to follow him on LinkedIn  Click here to learn more about MTA Consultancy

In 2025, Savills Impacts thought leadership programme is themed around Adapt, because, now more than ever, it is time for the real estate sector to adapt if it is to thrive. In episode one of our two-part series, we look at how recent changes in the flows of wealth and talent are impacting individuals and real estate occupiers in different regions.  Rachael Kennerley, Director of Research and Advisory for the Middle East; Arvind Nandan, Managing Director of Research and Consultancy for India and Kelcie Sellers, Associate Director of Savills World Research join Guy Ruddle to explore how likely these trends are to become permanent, the new hotspots for living and working, and how occupiers are adapting their strategies to talent shortages and advances in technology. For more insights and content unpacking the future of global real estate, explore Impacts content here. Part 2, examining some of the largest macroeconomic and geopolitical trends around investment, technology and climate change, will be published shortly.

Aanshul Bafnaa, also known as "ModMonk” or “Modern Monk” is the founder of ModMonk and CEO of the ModMonk Consultancy. With over 17 years of experience, she is a business psychologist, spiritual coach, professor, mystic, hypnotherapist, mindfulness coach, healer, and yoga expert, Aanshul provides corporate training in areas such as mythology, leadership, emotional intelligence, meditation, and stress management to C-suite executives, managers, and other professionals.She also integrates practices like Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) into her coaching sessions by combining teachings from the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). To know more about Aanshul Bafnaa, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/aanshul-bafnaaAanshul Bafnaa Interview Questions00:00 - 01:18 Coming Up01:18 - 04:18 Intro04:19 - 09:30 Background09:31 - 15:20 The awakening call of spirituality15:21 - 21:13 The ModMonk Consultancy21:13 - 29:59 Challenges in corporates30:00 - 38:25 Ancient wisdom for modern challenges38:26 - 45:25 NLP & emotional freedom techniques45:25 - 53:24 Toxicity: How to manage?53:25 - 01:03:07 Conscious leadership01:03:08 - 01:08:19 Educator and spiritual coach01:08:20 - 01:13:13 Spiritual Author01:13:14 - 01:25:40 AI & Spirituality01:25:41 - 01:36:40 Key lessons in life01:36:41 - 01:38:43 ClosureUseful Links and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anshulbafna/?originalSubdomain=inhttps://www.instagram.com/modmonkanshul/?hl=enhttps://www.amazon.in/Walking-Inward-Wanderlust-Aanshul-Bafnaa/dp/9348199080Contact Aanshul Bafnaa at modmonkanshul@gmail.comAbout businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaBusiness Inquiries- info@ztudium.comSupport the show

In this episode, Patrick and Ted break down the Premier League's early season and what it tells us about the top teams. We look at Arsenal versus Man City and explore what we've learned from this clash of title contenders. Man City's performance has been strange so far — what does it mean for the rest of the season? Liverpool's early season numbers aren't what we expected, so we dig into what's really going on there. We also touch on Man United versus Chelsea, as well as a roundup of the other Premier League surprises and takeaways. Plus, Ted discusses how analytics-minded fans can start a career in football and what beginners often miss when getting started in the game. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Ted's Liverpool Tweet 01:49 Liverpools Performance Metrics 02:24 Mo Salah Playing Poorly 02:39 Defensive Liverpool Fans 03:40 Liverpool Crushing Atletico Madrid 05:00 Numbers are Against Liverpool 07:00 Liverpool Can Still Succeed 08:30 Ted's Liverpool Transfer Grades 9:30 Fans That Don't Get Angry and Takes Criticism 10:37 Transfer Grades and Team Analysis 12:00 Ted and Patrick Saving Easy Money for Man U 12:44 Hayden's Transfer Grades 13:07 Great Players But Are They The Right Fit? 13:30 Transfer Prices Analysis 15:37 Patricks Transfer Grade List 15:55 Brighton Team Analysis 16:46 Brighton Need New Head Coach 17:52 Crystal Palace Performance 21:57 How Players Were Graded in Consultancies 23:00 Arsenal vs Manchester City Analysis 24:10 Haajland Like Cristiano Ronaldo 24:45 Marmoush Helping Man City 25:00 Half-Time Subs 25:30 Arsenal and City Performance Metrics 26:45 Pep Guardiola Management Analysis 27:40 Bayern and Kompany 28:15 Analysing Tactical Adaptations in Football 30:40 Gary Neville Criticising Arsenal 31:33 Arsenal Rebuilding Squad 32:13 Liverpool Comparison to Arsenal 32:41 Media Talking Heads Problem 36:16 Fulham team analysis 36:50 Ted's worry for Brentford 38:30 Brentford players risk elements in team 39:20 Fulham, The Good and Bad 40:26 Man U vs. Chelsea 41:50 Man U Better Than We Thought 42:05 Chelsea Boring 42:00 Chelsea Team and Tactic Problems 45:00 Jao Pedro Poor Attacking 45:30 Strikers Poorly Playing Lately 45:49 How We Graded 47:11 Patrick and Ted on United 48:33 Ted's Thoughts On Man U 49:21The Intersection of Data and Tactics in Football 51:09 Understanding Football and the Models 54:34 How Ted Knows He's Measuring the Right Data 58:09 Seeing What's Missing and Doesn't Exist 59:55 How to Get Started and Learn from mistakes 1:02:00 Outro

A global engineering design consultancy with expertise in data centres and complex infrastructure projects is set to create 60 new high-tech engineering jobs in Dublin. Black & White Engineering recently completed the acquisition of Homan O'Brien, one of Ireland's longest-established consulting engineering firms. The deal marks Black & White's first European acquisition and a significant investment in the Irish market. Homan O'Brien traces its roots back more than 65 years through the merger of Robert Jacob and Partners (founded in 1955) and Seamus Homan Associates (founded in 1978). It has built a strong reputation across healthcare, education, laboratories, commercial, residential and industrial sectors, in addition to its expertise in data centres. Simon O'Brien, Country Director, Ireland at Black & White Engineering, said: "We're currently 32 people in Dublin and over the next three years we plan to grow the team to around 90. That's 60 new high-tech engineering jobs and a real investment in Irish talent and skills. For our clients, it means continuity and stability with the same level of service we've always provided, while giving us the scale and support of a global network." The expansion forms a key part of Black & White's European growth strategy, supported by its investment partners Waterland. Choosing Dublin for the company's first European acquisition reflects both the city's importance as a base for multinational clients and the depth of engineering expertise available in Ireland. With Waterland's backing, Black & White is accelerating its international growth and building the scale needed to support clients across increasingly complex global projects. Mick Cairns, CEO and Founder of Black & White Engineering, said: "Dublin is a strategic hub for many of our global clients and having a strong presence here means we can be closer to them while creating significant new opportunities for engineers in Ireland. This is an exciting step in our growth journey, and we're delighted to invest in the future of the Irish engineering sector." Black & White Engineering now operates across more than 18 cities worldwide with a team of over 1,000 people. The company has seen rapid growth in recent years, achieving a 500% increase in size since 2020 and is recognised across industry for its technical excellence, data centre expertise and sustainable design solutions. Steven Horn, Managing Director, Europe at Black & White Engineering, added: "Creating 60 new high-tech engineering roles in Dublin is a major step in building our European capability. These jobs represent real opportunities for talented engineers in Ireland to work on projects that have both a local and international impact. Expanding the team in Dublin also strengthens our ability to support clients across Europe with the depth of expertise and resources they need." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

We covered topics - Origin Story of US² Consulting- What impact do you want to create?- What are your core offers?- What made you scale down to sustain?- How was it running a full team with a 6-figure pulse revenue? - What offer felt effortless to sell, and why did it work?- How did you land your first 5-figure clients?- How do you respond to “We don't have the budget”?- How do you explain the ROI of DEI to sceptical buyers?- What does it really take to hit six figures in this field?- How many warm leads per month keep you thriving?- What's the boldest bet you made and how did it pay off?----Important LinksGuest - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganfuciarelli/---- Website - meganfuciarelli.com ----Download the white paper ROI of DEI, ⁠click here⁠ → ROIofDEI.ai⁠ Any feedback? please email ⁠vikram@73bit.com⁠

In this episode of Quietly Visible, host Carol Stewart is joined by consultant psychotherapist, writer, and founder of Stilled Therapy & Consultancy, Monique Thomas. Together, they explore what it means to lead with grace and why this is such a powerful approach for introverted women in leadership.Monique shares her personal journey from teaching and performing to psychotherapy, weaving in lessons about authenticity, stillness, and the importance of connection. She unpacks how leaders can move beyond performance and pressure, create psychologically safe environments, and thrive without pretending to be someone they're not.Key takeaways from this conversation:Grace in leadership means moving away from performance-driven cultures and embracing authenticity.Stillness isn't about inactivity—it's about finding safety, acceptance, and deep connection even in motion.Authenticity is powerful—real change begins when we accept ourselves as we are.Connection is essential—introverts need belonging and safe spaces just as much as anyone else.Challenging performance culture can prevent burnout and help leaders lead with compassion and sustainability.This is an inspiring listen for introverted women leaders who want to thrive by leading with authenticity, compassion, and courage—without losing themselves to performance pressures.Connect with Monique:hello@stlldtherapy.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-thomas-ma-5541b429/Take Carol's Free Assessment to improve your impact and influencehttps://aboundingsolutions.com/taketheimpactassessment/

Building the Shopify of Digital Health - Farnaz Behroozi, Ph.D.In this episode, Farnaz Behroozi, Head of Pharma at Huma, shares her journey from scientist to startup co-founder, global consultant, and digital health leader. Farnaz discusses how Huma's AI-first health platform is transforming patient care through real-time monitoring, configurable apps, and regulatory-approved tools that accelerate go-to-market for healthcare and pharma solutions.She reveals lessons learned from McKinsey, Deloitte, and BCG, why building trust is more powerful than selling, and how champions inside pharma drive adoption. Farnaz also shares her vision for AI in healthcare, balancing optimism with regulatory realities, and gives a sneak peek into Huma's upcoming work with national governments.Guest BioFarnaz Behroozi is Head of Pharma at Huma Health, a leading digital health company providing remote patient monitoring, companion apps, and AI-powered solutions to healthcare providers, pharma, and now national governments. One of Huma's earliest team members (back when it was Medopad), Farnaz landed the company's first ever hospital contract before pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. She later worked with McKinsey, Deloitte, and Boston Consulting Group, advising top pharma and biotech companies on strategy, operations, and go-to-market planning.Returning “home” to Huma, she now leads global partnerships with major pharma, navigates complex stakeholder networks, and ensures long-term value creation for patients and clients alike.TakeawaysAI in healthcare will enhance—not replace—human care when implemented responsibly.Trust and relationship-building outweigh aggressive selling in long-term partnerships.Champions inside pharma can be the most effective marketing asset.Regulatory approvals slow innovation, but platforms like Huma can drastically cut time-to-market.Real-world data and continuous monitoring can lead to faster, more accurate diagnoses.Consultancy skills like problem-solving, stakeholder mapping, and champion building translate powerfully into startup leadership.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Farnaz's Unique Title – “Head of Pharma” 02:08 Navigating Stakeholders Across Pharma & Healthcare 03:34 From Scientist to Startup Co-Founder 04:28 Landing Huma's First Ever Contract 05:44 Lessons from McKinsey, Deloitte & BCG 08:51 The Pressure and Rewards of Startup Life 09:54 “The Palantir of Healthcare” – Huma's Mission Explained 11:22 Patient Disease Management & Remote Monitoring 13:10 AI's Potential to Transform Healthcare 14:48 Real-World Case: Asthma Misdiagnosis & Monitoring Impact 17:29 Speed of Change in Healthcare & Regulatory Challenges 21:39 Marketing Through Success Stories & Advocates 23:29 Building Champions Inside Pharma 25:40 Trust Over Transactions – The Human Element 28:16 What's Next: The “Shopify” of Digital Health & Government PartnershipsLinkedIn⁠Follow Farnaz Behroozi on LinkedIn Follow Justin Campbell on LinkedIn

In this episode of The Good Brand Podcast, we sit down with Catherine Connolly, Executive Chair of Prime Light Group, to explore how brand shapes boardroom decisions and business strategy. From her early career in B2B marketing to leading global and mid-sized companies, Catherine shares candid insights on using data to earn credibility at board level, why consistency beats trends, and how brand becomes the anchor for growth. It's a practical, no-nonsense look at why brand truly belongs on the leadership agenda. 

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Send us a textAnish Patel takes us on a fascinating journey from his beginnings as a "physics geek" to building and selling a successful consultancy in this candid conversation about growth, leadership, and knowing when to exit.With refreshing honesty, Anish reveals how his scientific background created the perfect foundation for consulting work. "The scientific method was something that really I was interested in," he explains, describing how identifying issues, gathering data, developing hypotheses, and convincing others translates perfectly from physics to business consulting.The conversation delves into the struggles of transitioning from a well-known consultancy to founding Patel Miller. Anish shares a powerful realization that many founders experience: "I thought I was one of the best salesmen of consultancy in the retail industry out there... What I realized when I started my own firm was that I was brilliant at converting opportunities, but I wasn't very good at originating them." This distinction between originating and converting work becomes a crucial insight for anyone building a consultancy.Perhaps most valuable is Anish's framework for success - the "three A's" that differentiated his boutique firm from larger competitors: Availability (being responsive when clients need you), Amiability (maintaining genuine relationships beyond projects), and Ability (delivering excellence beyond methodological competence). This approach helped his firm punch well above its weight in a competitive market.The discussion also covers the eventual sale to Metis, with Anish offering candid reflections on the post-acquisition phase. His advice to avoid becoming overly focused on earn-out terms at the expense of activities that actually drive business success provides valuable perspective for consultancy owners considering an exit.Whether you're contemplating starting your own consultancy, struggling with growth challenges, or considering an exit strategy, Anish's journey offers practical insights and honest reflections on what truly matters in building a successful consulting business.Prof. Joe O'Mahoney helps boutique consultancies scale and exit. Joe's research, writing, speaking and insights can be found at www.joeomahoney.com

Send us a textBuilding a consulting firm from scratch requires more than expertise—it demands vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to culture. Edward Beals, founder of Loft9, demonstrates how these principles can transform a startup consultancy into an acquisition target in less than a decade.Starting with just two founders and modest investment, Loft9 achieved remarkable first-year results: 17 employees and $2.2 million in revenue. Beals attributes this success to their cultural foundation, what he calls the "trifecta of awesomeness"—hiring people who are smart, driven, and humble. This cultural emphasis wasn't just internal; it became their market differentiator when competing against established players."Clients are looking for a partner, someone who's going to roll up their sleeves and get in the trenches with them," Beals explains. "Not just someone to come in, tell them what to do, and walk away with a fancy deck left behind." This philosophy, combined with their co-delivery quality assurance model, helped them win business despite never being the lowest-priced option.When SIA Partners acquired Loft9 in 2019, the deal came together with surprising speed—just three months from letter of intent to closing. The acquisition offered strategic advantages for both companies: SIA gained a West Coast presence, while Loft9 accessed complementary capabilities in design thinking and data science without having to build them from scratch.For aspiring consultancy founders, Beals offers practical wisdom: invest in marketing earlier than you think necessary (particularly SEO), surround yourself with critical perspectives that challenge your ideas, and find deep personal motivation—for him, it was providing for his children—that will sustain you through the inevitable challenges of entrepreneurship.Want to transform your consultancy's value? Visit equitysherpa.com to discover how we help owners quadruple their equity value over a two to four year period.Prof. Joe O'Mahoney helps boutique consultancies scale and exit. Joe's research, writing, speaking and insights can be found at www.joeomahoney.com

Ronan Berder built Wiredcraft to 140 people, then sold to Publicis for a reported 67 million euros. This Exit Story traces the moment he walked away from Techstars and a product dream to double down on services—and why that decision paid off. 

Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background00:16 Early Influences and Dance Journey02:01 Transition to Entrepreneurship03:05 Building a Skincare Brand05:37 Consultancy and Empowering Women10:31 Challenges and Growth in Business15:10 Coaching and Mentorship30:11 The Charisma of Tony Robbins30:33 The Reality of Self-Improvement32:32 Personal Energy and Influence37:45 Dealing with Hearing Loss41:58 Business Ideas and Innovations52:16 Quickfire Questions and Closing ThoughtsWatch the podcast on:▶︎ YouTubeFollow Elle-Sera for more:▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ LinkedInAbout Elle-Sera:Hormones aren't JUST anything. They make you who you are and control everything – your energy, mood, weight, confidence, hunger, motivation, outlook, libido the list goes on. The impact of hormone imbalance on our psychology and behaviour has been dismissed – until now. Let's stop diminishing the way we feel because of our hormones, by uttering those three little words: “I'm just hormonal”, and start embracing the power you can have over them. Elle Sera supports thousands of women to reclaim their hormones, including myself. Our golden pill is packed with five potent ingredients, carefully chosen to rebalance hormones in one essential daily dose.Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web▶︎ Instagram...

Send us a textRobert Garner's journey from KPMG partner to successful consultancy entrepreneur offers a masterclass in professional services growth and value creation. Drawing on his experience founding Avail Consulting (which he successfully sold) and later serving as Group CEO of Tribal Group, Garner shares the strategic frameworks that transformed his businesses from startups to multimillion-pound enterprises.At the heart of Robert Garner's approach is a disciplined focus on what he calls the "four-by-four matrix" – aligning four specific service offerings with four target markets to create sixteen strategic focal points. This clarity of purpose allowed his team to methodically track progress and avoid the common trap of unfocused expansion. "Too many smaller organisations spend too much time working IN and not enough time working ON," Robert Garner explains, revealing how he and his co-founder limited themselves to 40% utilization to preserve crucial time for business development.For consultancy owners preparing for eventual sale, Robert Garner offers invaluable insights into what buyers truly value. He emphasizes the importance of developing annuity revenue streams where possible, building robust operational systems well before they're critically needed, and cultivating leadership teams that extend beyond the founder. His operational due diligence work with Garwood Solutions has given him unique visibility into the common pitfalls that diminish consultancy valuations.Perhaps most reassuringly, Robert Garner challenges the widespread fear that growth inevitably dilutes company culture. His experience demonstrates that with intentional leadership, strong values can be maintained through significant scaling. The real threat to culture isn't size but rather leadership that fails to create appropriate frameworks – or as Garner puts it, "It's okay to take risks; it's not okay to take uncontrolled risks."Whether you're growing a boutique consultancy or preparing for eventual acquisition, Garner's systematic approach to professional services growth provides a blueprint for building firms that deliver exceptional client value while commanding premium valuations in the market. His insights reveal why some consultancies plateau while others achieve remarkable exits.Prof. Joe O'Mahoney helps boutique consultancies scale and exit. Joe's research, writing, speaking and insights can be found at www.joeomahoney.com

In this episode, we talk with Tiffany Fairey about visualising peace. Tiffany warns of the dangers of binaries and hierarchies in terms of the different forms of photography as it negates the importance of different perspectives. She highlights the complexity of the politics of visibility and the ethical considerations required when marginalised groups become visible through photography. Tiffany also explains peace photography and how it can be used to depict a desired future in contexts where conflict is still present.What you'll find inside: “I felt really uncomfortable I guess about this idea of who's taking the pictures and who's telling the story. That idea that taking photos of someone is almost like putting words into their mouth.” (7.37)“Often in these projects a lot of the kind of benefits and the outcomes aren't really anything to do with the image… really about facilitating something beyond the photography but also facilitating through and via photography.” (12.28)“It's not like peace photography is against war photography and we must have one or the other. I think there's a danger sometimes in photography that we have to think in terms of binaries or in terms of hierarchies.” (16.06)“The politics of visibility basically can not be straight forward when you're working with groups that are traditionally silenced suddenly becoming visible and having their stories heard. It's complicated as well because a lot of the times they're not listened to, so there's dangers of raising expectations that can't be met through these projects. We've had complications around finances as well.” (22.25)“Within peace photography that is one of the key considerations are these images to be shared or not? There shouldn't be an assumption that these projects are always about sharing images.” (32.31)“I think the idea of peace photography is asking us to really reassess what we think of as visually significant.” (40.17)“A photography of peace can make visible all these elements of peace that we might not always consider.” (41.03)What does photography ethics mean to Tiffany? “Essentially for me ethics means accountability and transparency in how you deal with others and communicate your work. There's always the danger that the language of ethics end up obscuring what is actually happening, we can make it more complicated than it is. I worry a lot about people talking the talk about ethical photography but we don't always walk the walk and it's not simple to do that. I would say it's this idea of ethics being grounded in transparent and accountable relationships with the people that we work with.” (41.52)Links:PhotoVoice Street Vision Anna BlackmanVoices in Exile TAFOS FotokidsNancy McGirr Ingrid Guyon PhotoVoice Statement of Ethical Practice - PhotoVoice - Projects, Training, Photography and Consultancy for Social ChangeLiz OrtonPeace Photography Guide | Imaging PeaceImaging Peace Everyday Peace IndicatorsAriella Azoulay

Send us a textWhat makes a consultancy truly valuable to potential buyers? It's far more than just impressive EBIT DA figures and client lists.David Blois, a certified accountant with 25 years of M&A experience in the professional services sector, reveals the three critical boxes every successful acquisition must tick: chemistry between the parties, cultural alignment in working practices, and an outstanding combined business proposition. His insights challenge the conventional wisdom that focuses solely on financials."Buyers are fairly simple creatures," Bloys explains, highlighting their preference for straightforward acquisitions that align with strategic objectives without requiring complex restructuring. This reinforces why niche-focused consultancies typically attract more interest and higher valuations than generalist firms.For consultancy owners planning an exit, timing is everything. Engaging with M&A specialists 2-3 years before your intended sale allows you to systematically address value-limiting factors. Common weaknesses include absence of second-tier management, inadequate margins, poor systems, and over-reliance on referral business. By understanding what creates premium factors versus discount factors in your valuation, you can strategically enhance your firm's worth.Perhaps most valuable is Bloys' practical advice on earnouts - keep them to 2-3 years maximum and ensure targets are realistically achievable. The success of these arrangements hinges on that initial chemistry and cultural fit established at the deal's outset.Whether you're running a £5 million or £50 million consultancy, these principles apply. The gap in valuation multiples between smaller and larger firms isn't as dramatic as many believe, particularly when smaller firms find buyers who recognize strong synergistic benefits.Want to maximize your consultancy's value? Focus on building a distinctive, specialized business with robust fundamentals rather than prematurely orienting your strategy around potential buyers. When sale time arrives, work with specialists who can connect you with multiple potential acquirers - finding not just the highest price, but the right match for long-term success.Prof. Joe O'Mahoney helps boutique consultancies scale and exit. Joe's research, writing, speaking and insights can be found at www.joeomahoney.com

Touch the same piece of information more than twice – fix the workflow. That's the kind of CFO-meets-COO thinking we get into in this episode of The Handbook, where Harv sits down with Lindsey Head to connect the dots between finance, ops, tech, and people – and what really changes when you standardise how the business runs. Lindsey helped scale a PR agency from 5 to 125 people and $750k to $25m in revenue, leading finance, ops, HR, tech, legal and M&A along the way – so she's seen where the cracks form, and how to close them.Here's what we dive into:• The case for “non-billable” hires early – why dedicated new-business and ops roles pay for themselves, and a simple admin-as-%-of-revenue rule of thumb (aim for ~7–8%).• Systems thinking > shiny tools – map the ideal information flow first, then pick tech to automate it. If you're touching the same data repeatedly, the process is broken.• Change management that actually works – phase rollouts, involve users early, test, train, and measure adoption before you “go live.”• Multi-entity without the migraines – standardise what you can across entities, respect local nuance (currency, tax, PTO), and use partners/EORs when expanding fast.• Run the business by the numbers – utilisation, gross margin by client, and labour % tell the truth; AI can accelerate FP&A and reporting, but you still sanity-check the outputs.If you're feeling buried under tools, processes, and hiring questions, Lindsey's final nudge is simple: pause, map “how it's going” vs “how it should go,” and focus this quarter on the single change that unlocks the most leverage.Additional Resources: 

We're back - and start our post-summer show with a deep dive into answers to the dreaded question "What should our consultancy post about?" (or some such): Tune in to hear Flo discuss the best philosophy for thought leadership planning and how to derive content from your value proposition. Enjoy!   Credits Voices, production, etc. by Ash and Flo Creative and design advice by @calmar.creativ Into, outro voiceover for the unbillable hours podcast by @iamthedakota Music also by @iamthedakota Shownotes Check out the upcoming Deltek Webinar feat. Flo here  

In this brutally honest conversation, Michael Iannini pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to leave the safety of education employment and strike out as an independent consultant. From worrying about whether you can afford that plane ticket to learning the hard way that repackaging other people's content doesn't work, Michael shares the lessons that most people won't tell you about going independent. We explore the realities of working with schools as clients, why coming in with all the answers is the wrong approach, and how Michael learned to challenge assumptions even when it might cost him the project. He shares his journey from delivering polished but ineffective programmes to finding his authentic voice through writing his book, and explains why advocacy for others became the key to creating real impact.LinksHidden in Plain Sight: Realizing the Full Potential of Middle Leaders - Michael's bookPD Academia - Michael's consulting websitePeerSphere - Peer learning communities for international school educators Episode PartnersTeacher Development TrustInternational Curriculum AssociationJoin Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensiveShane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab your coffee and prepare for some truth bombs! Mills is calling out the coaching pyramid that's keeping brilliant business owners trapped in performance mode instead of building actual sustainable businesses. If you've ever felt that little niggle whispering "surely this isn't it," this episode will validate everything you've been feeling. It's time to stop performing credibility and start building businesses that work beyond your personal brand.Key Topics CoveredIn this no-bullshit episode, Mills explores:The coaching pyramid explained - how coaches teaching coaches who coach coaches creates an endless loop of regurgitationWhy income screenshots aren't strategy - they're performance marketing disguised as credibilityThe difference between survival business vs. sustainable business - and why brilliant women get trapped in the formerEnergy-first business design - building around your actual patterns, not what you think you should doMills' shift to strategic consultancy - working inside the engine, not just offering containersHow to vet mentors and programs - essential questions before your next investmentLet's Connect!If this episode resonated and you're ready to explore consultancy work that focuses on building businesses around your actual energy and strengths, hit up Mills in the DMs @mills_gray. She's looking to work with brilliant women who are done being the bottleneck in their own success.For more resources and full show notes visit https://www.millsgray.com/breaking-free-from-the-coaching-pyramid-why-im-shifting-to-strategic-consultancy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Good Brand Podcast, we sit down with Carolyn Jones (CJ), co-director of Anatomical Concepts, a Glasgow-based company providing rehabilitation technology and personalised services for people following life-changing illness or injury.Five years after working together on a comprehensive rebrand, CJ shares how brand strategy has become the backbone of their business decisions, recruitment process, and daily operations. From using brand values as a strategic filter for new projects to embedding their mission into every client conversation, this conversation reveals how a well-crafted brand can transform not just external perception, but internal culture and business growth.CJ discusses the vulnerability required in the brand process, how they've maintained authenticity while scaling, and why their brand guidelines live on the front page of every official document rather than gathering dust in a drawer. We love this, a case study in how small businesses can leverage brand as a practical tool for sustainable growth and meaningful impact.Want to talk? Have a look at our website, Good Brand Consultants. 

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Becoming an ISO consultant isn't a career path many aspire to, rather it's one often stumbled on after being tasked with either implementing or maintaining a Standard for a business. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common challenges they face while helping clients achieve ISO certification.   In this episode we introduce Minoo Agarwal, a QHSE Consultant at Blackmores, to learn about her journey of following in her father's footsteps towards ISO Standards Management, and what drives her to help clients on their ISO journey.   You'll learn ·      What is Minoo's role at Blackmores? ·      What does Minoo enjoy outside of consultancy? ·      What path did Minoo take to become an ISO Consultant? ·      What is the biggest challenge she's faced when implementing ISO Standards? ·      What is Minoo's biggest achievement?   Resources ·      Isologyhub   In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – We introduce Minoo Agarwal, a QHSE Consultant here at Blackmores, to discuss her journey towards becoming an ISO consultant who specialises in ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001.    [03:50] What is Minoo's role at Blackmores? Minno's official job title is QHSE Consultant. She is the ISO14001:2015 standard champion and a Mental Health First Aider for Blackmores. Ultimately, Minoo supports clients with embedding Management System into the heart of their companies. Her work with them typically consists of: ·      Conducting internal audits ·      Management review ·      Consultancy days or document review days Essentially doing whatever it takes to getting the management system to be at a suitable level to pass external audits.   [05:05] What does Minoo enjoy doing outside of consultancy?: Minoo's free time is mostly taken up by her dear son, Aarav. He's very young at the moment; and so Minoo makes sure that any of her input into his life is to ensure that he is successful in whatever career he chooses. In addition, Aarav has a very busy social life! So, she's makes sure her gets plenty of time to play with his friends. Minoo is also a bit of a foodie, enjoying eating out when possible. She also enjoys reading books by authors such as Jay Shetty and the Sad Guru. [07:10] What was Minoo's path towards becoming an ISO Consultant?: Minoo, like many of our consultants, didn't know that she would become a consultant. The opportunity was presented by Mel Blackmore via LinkedIn in 2019, on April 1st of all dates! Minoo's passion for this field arose from her father, Mr Hardial Agarwal, who is very well known in the industry. He worked as a consultant for Crayola for many years, travelling abroad to meet with various suppliers and international branches of the company. His work always held an air of mystery to Minoo as a child, and she become more curious about his role in later years, even attending CQI meetings with her father to learn more. She started her career in 2006 as a Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety Administrator and since then really never looked back, progressing from role to role from roles like Quality Associate, to a Business Quality Control Officer, to a QESH Auditor, to HSQE Compliance Manager and then as a Head of Quality.  Each role gave her a different experience of life. As a result, she has worked in many industries ranging from electronics to logistics to pharma and even automotive and IT. She feels very fortunate to gain experience and knowledge from a range of industries from her previous roles, and now more so from Blackmores where this knowledge develops further. [12:35] What is Minoo's favourite aspect of being a Consultant? – Minoo genuinely loves her role as a consultant at Blackmores, it was hard to narrow down a specific aspect. That being said, Minoo loves to hear when a client of hers has passed their surveillance and re-certification audits, especially if it was with no findings. It's a return on their combined effort as a team to get recognition of that fact from a certification body. She also enjoys the teamwork involved, often being seen as a real member of the client's team. As a consultant, a bid part of your role is building strong working relationships, which makes the whole process run a lot more smoothly. She also takes a bit of joy in being able to be a bit bossy, though all the guidance is with the best intentions. [15:40] What Standards does Minoo specilaise in and why? Starting with: ·      ISO 9001 Quality Management: A core foundation that many businesses start with when diving into the world of ISO Standards. This is an essential one for any ISO consultant and is often the first Implementation experience for many who go on to become ISO consultants. ·      ISO 14001 Environmental Management: Minoo is our Standards champion for this Standard. This involves keeping on-top of any changes to the Standard and creating internal training material for the team.    ·      ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management: A few of Minoo's previous roles involved health and safety compliance, so she learned a lot about ISO 45001 and general risk management along the way.    ·      ISO 27001 Information Security Management: This one was a necessity to learn when joining Blackmores. Many of our clients have integrated management systems with multiple ISO certifications, most of which include ISO 27001. Minoo also has some experience with MHRA regulations and TS 16949. [18:20] What is the biggest challenge Minoo had faced during a project and how did she overcome it?: Minoo stresses that it's fundamental to fully understand the requirements of the client from the very onset of the project, if that is understood then there will be no challenges during a project. She provides two incidents in particular that stood out: Scope creep: There was an incident when there was a misunderstanding of the work agreed, and the client had anticipated much more than what was agreed. As a result, Minoo had to complete the work in her own time to meet their expectations. Personal bias: There have been incidents not related to projects but external audits when external assessors start to audit the client by providing what they believe their interpretations is of the standard is the only way that it can be implemented. Forgetting the fact that Standards are built to be flexible in the way they are implemented. They can get very fussy about the exact way documentation should be laid out and worded, which is obviously not a specific stipulation within a Standard. Minoo has overcome this by confronting the assessor at the time and asking them to explain where in the standard it say that – basically keeping them in check. [21:30] What is Minoo's proudest achievement?  On the work side, Minoo is always proud to hear when a client has passed their Surveillance and Recertification Audits with no or few findings. On the personal side, it's her son who she lovingly dubs as her masterpiece. She's already instilling the values of health and safety into him, and he's always looking out for others. She couldn't be prouder to watch him grow up into his own person. If you'd like any assistance with implementing ISO standards, get in touch with us, we'd be happy to help! We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ●     Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ●     Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Subscribe to keep up-to-date with our latest episodes: Stitcher | Spotify | YouTube |iTunes | Soundcloud | Mailing List

When businesses talk about “productizing,” they often picture cookie-cutter scopes and rigid templates. But according to Brian Kessman, that's missing the point.Brian is the founder of Lodestar Consulting, and he's spent 25 years helping agencies and consultancies scale without burning out teams or eroding margins. His approach isn't about productizing services – it's about productizing value.In this episode of The Handbook: The Operations Podcast, Brian and Harv dig into what that really means, and how it can transform both your client relationships and your bottom line.Here's what we cover:The difference between productizing services (deliverables) vs. productizing value (outcomes)Why improving operations alone won't fix a business model that's not designed to scaleHow to spot patterns in your expertise and codify them into structured solutionsWhy productization doesn't kill creativity – it actually creates more space for itSmarter ways to think about pricing, from fixed fees to value-based modelsBrian also shares case studies from consultancies and agencies that have reframed their offers around outcomes – unlocking higher margins, more predictable delivery, and stronger authority with clients.If you've ever felt stuck between reinventing the wheel on every project or being forced into commoditized work, this episode is for you.Additional Resources: 

In this episode of the Good Brand Podcast, we unpack the findings from our latest B2B brand survey — and they're telling. While most businesses invest in defining their brand, too often the strategy gets shelved after launch. Brand is left to play second fiddle to product marketing, rarely given the space or investment to shape business decisions. We discuss why belief in brand fades so quickly, why true brand campaigns are almost non-existent in B2B, and how better measurement,  from quick wins to long-term impact, can help brand earn its place at the top table.Take a look at our article, You Don't Have a Brand Problem. You Have a Brand Belief Problem.Have a look at our results.

In this episode of IBA's Aviation Conversation, Executive Advisor Owen Geach is joined by William McClintock, Manager of IBA's Aircraft Consultancy team, to explore the rising demand for airport slot valuations, particularly at London Heathrow. They break down what slots are, why their value has been climbing, and the factors influencing their pricing, from scarcity and macroeconomic trends to future changes in allocation rules. The discussion also covers the potential impact of a third Heathrow runway, the UK Department for Transport's proposed slot reforms, and IBA's own methodology for valuing these critical, yet intangible, aviation assets.To download a copy of our UK's Department for Transport (DfT) report mentioned, click here: https://www.iba.aero/resources/articles/uk-airport-slot-reform-2023/To download a copy of the National Grid Report mentioned, click here: https://marketing.iba.aero/l/938693/2025-02-18/jkkwbFor more information on IBA's Consultancy, click here: https://www.iba.aero/services/consulting/Sign up for the newsletter - https://www.iba.aero/sign-up/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/iba-aviation-consultancy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkPhTf-05htY99V79fklMAWebsite - www.iba.aero

Anush Newman is the CEO and co-founder of JMAN Group, a leading data consultancy that specializes in empowering private equity firms and their portfolio companies with data-driven insights and solutions.   Founded in 2010, JMAN Group now serves over 88 private equity funds and 152 portfolio companies across 38 countries, with a team of more than 300 consultants.   Anush emphasizes the firm's unique ability to integrate disparate data sources into unified, actionable systems, setting a strong foundation for advanced analytics and AI tools.    He shares that success comes not just from strategic decisions but also from being financially aware, clear on what sets your business apart, and emotionally anchored through family and balance.   Website: JMAN Group  LinkedIn: Anush Newman   Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

Hear from Chris Watts, CEO and Co-Founder of The Tonic Consultancy, a firm reshaping expectations of what a consultancy can be. Starting his career in collateral consulting at Deutsche Bank and Rule Financial, Chris went on to launch Margin Tonic in 2018, a business that has since evolved into Tonic, expanding far beyond collateral to cover the full front-to-back trade lifecycle, digital assets, sustainability and more. In this episode, Chris reflects on the evolution of the capital markets space, what it takes to scale in a fast-changing environment, and what it means to be an “anti-consultancy consultancy”.Discussions in the episode:The biggest challenges and phases of growth when scaling Building a culture of reflection while staying future-focusedLessons learned in hiring and building high-performance teamsRedefining consulting excellence in a rapidly evolving tech landscapeWhere AI fits into capital markets consulting, and where the risks lieClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

Tanya Thorson is a marketing strategist and consultant who has worked with major brands like L.L. Bean and Lands' End. She is the founder of StrategiX Consulting and the co-author her new book, Get Off Your (M)ass!: Introducing B2A Business-to-(A)nyone Marketing, Reimagined, a book she wrote with her husband. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DS1fWR7ODjo  Connect with Tanya Thorson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyathorson/ Buy your copy of "Get Off Your (M)ass!: Introducing B2A Business-to-(A)nyone Marketing, Reimagined": https://www.amazon.com/Get-Off-Your-ass-Business/dp/B0FDPXXVWB 

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For more info on Dr. Irena's "Certificate Program in Applied Neuroscience" starting September 2025, go to:www.NeuroscienceSchool.com/joinMirasee FM Special Free Offer (Revenue Leak Checklist): www.mrse.co/leakExecutive and leadership coach Ju Macedo shares how The Neuroscience School transformed her coaching practice—and her clients' results. Discover the brain-based tools that help her reduce burnout, spark behavior change, and create sustainable performance. Learn how small shifts lead to big results.In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O'Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.“This work didn't just improve my coaching—it transformed how I lead, how I step-parent, how I run, and how I show up for myself.”— Juliana MacedoGuest Bio:Juliana Macedo is an ICF-accredited Executive and Leadership Coach and the founder of The Long Game Mindset Coaching & Consultancy.Following a two-decade career as a marketing executive in global companies like Reckitt, Nestlé, Mondelez, Unilever, and PepsiCo, Juliana now helps ambitious leaders achieve sustainable high performance and lead systemic change without burning out.Her approach blends sharp business acumen, the neuroscience of behaviour change, and the mindset of a high-performance athlete.She is ICF-accredited, holds an MBA, a Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching for Behavioural Change from Henley Business School (UK), and multiple certifications in Applied Neuroscience for Coaching, Leadership Development and Agile Change & Psychodrama. Originally from Brazil, she is based in the UK, working globally in English, Portuguese, and Italian.She first discovered applied neuroscience in this very podcast, which inspired her to certify with The Neuroscience School — knowledge she now applies daily with her clients, teams, and even in how she trains and runs marathons.Host Bio:Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.Resources mentioned in this episode:MiraseeDr. Irena O'Brien's website: The Neuroscience SchoolJuliana's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliana-macedo-the-long-game-mindset-coach-acc-34a12625/Episode with guest Lion Goodman (The Predictive Brain):YouTube - Leveraging the Predictive Brain (Lion Goodman) - Neuroscience of Coaching #3Mirasee FM - Episode 3: Leveraging the Predictive Brain (Lion Goodman) Credits:Host: Dr. Irena O'BrienProducer: Andrew ChapmanAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: Sneaker SmeakerArtist: Avocado JunkieWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter: Matthew WigtonPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: In This LightArtist: Sounds Like SanderWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Neuroscience of Coaching, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: From Curiosity to Mastery: A Coach's Journey Through The Neuroscience School (Juliana Macedo) coming soon.

From the outside, M&A can seem like a clean transaction – a new parent company, a logo change, a cheerful announcement.But inside? The reality is messier. Integration. Culture clashes. Reporting headaches. And a long list of decisions that determine whether the deal actually works.Dom Hawes has lived both sides. After his own agency was acquired (badly), he went on to build Selbey Anderson – a marketing services group backed by private equity, designed from day one to scale through M&A.In just 30 months, he led the acquisition of 11 agencies, growing the group to £22M in revenue. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on how that actually happens – and what too many people get wrong.Here's what we dive into:Why leadership – not just profit – is the #1 factor Dom looks for in an acquisitionThe red flags that make him walk away (including founders who say “I'm not a numbers person”)What makes integration hard – and how to avoid derailing moraleThe systems decision Dom regrets – and how it made integration and reporting harder later onHow to be “sale-ready” in today's tougher marketWhether you're looking to sell or simply sharpen up your ops, this one's a must-listen.Additional Resources:Follow Dom Hawes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominichawes/ Check out Selby Anderson: https://selbeyanderson.com/ Follow Harv on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvnagra/ Get the key takeaways from the podcast in your inbox. Subscribe to The Handbook: The Operations Newsletter: https://www.scoro.com/podcast/#handbook This podcast is brought to you by Scoro, where you can manage your projects, resources and finances in a single system.

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson caught up with Al Hutchinson, former president and CEO of Visit Baltimore, to explore his new venture, AVH Enterprise, and its mission to provide comprehensive leadership development, strategic planning and social impact solutions tailored specifically to DMOs.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Jim Hart, CEO of BCS Consultancy.Jim returns to the show to share the latest insights from BCS's 2025 Summer Report a data-rich snapshot of where the data centre industry is heading. Together, they explore the accelerating demand for AI-ready infrastructure, the widening skills gap, and the urgent need for smarter communication across the sector.Key Topics:Why data centre demand continues to outpace supply and what that means for growth.The reality behind AI readiness and repurposing legacy facilities.How the industry can improve external communication and public perception.The skills shortage: why we need to think differently about talent.Where we go next: industry collaboration, nuclear power, and smarter infrastructure.This is a wide-ranging and honest conversation about what's really happening in the data centre sector right now and what needs to happen next.Read the full 2025 Summer Report here: 2025 Summer Report | BCS ConsultancySupport 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

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What if becoming a better leader meant letting go of being the expert? In this Unlearn episode, I'm joined by David Tuck, Chief Executive of Waracle, for a thoughtful and human-centered conversation on the mindset shifts required to lead high-performing teams in complex, fast-changing environments.David's leadership journey spans over 15 years of agile transformation, commercial growth, and organizational design. He's held executive roles at Kin + Carta, The App Business, ThoughtWorks, and Scott Logic, and now leads Waracle, a strategic design and technology consultancy that builds trusted digital products for enterprise clients.Known for his calm conviction and people-first approach, David shares how curiosity, craft, and long-term client intimacy have shaped his leadership philosophy. From stepping back in his career to hone his sales skills, to becoming a CEO who leads experts by asking better questions, David reflects on what it means to grow companies—and yourself—by design. This episode explores how to lead through inquiry, build trust at scale, and why today's leaders must become “Chief Unlearn Officers” to stay relevant in an AI-powered world.Key TakeawaysCraft First, Climb Later: David shares why stepping back from leadership to deepen his sales craft at Waracle gave him the clarity and credibility to lead more effectively.Lead Without Knowing Everything: CEOs don't need all the answers—they need to ask better questions and create space for their teams to excel.AI Starts with Literacy: Leaders must understand AI fundamentals to steer transformation and avoid becoming disconnected from how value is created.From Specialist to Generalist: The CEO role is about orchestration—shifting from doing to enabling across functions and disciplines.Human Connection Still Wins: At Waracle and beyond, trust, empathy, and meaningful relationships still drive long-term business success in an AI-powered world.Additional InsightsRedefine Leadership as Service: A CEO's job is to help others succeed, not to control every decision or be the expert in the room.Ask Better Questions: Using frameworks like the probing pyramid can unlock better thinking and faster alignment across teams.Don't Automate the Human: AI can accelerate delivery, but it can't replace the emotional intelligence and trust that drive real impact.Create Space for Reflection: Strategic pauses and structured dialogue lead to more thoughtful, inclusive decisions—especially in hybrid teams.Unlearn to Move Forward: Leaders need to let go of outdated habits and create the conditions for new thinking to thrive.Useful ResourcesDavid Tuck on LinkedInWaracle on LinkedInWaracle WebsiteDavid Bowie's 1999 interview on the future of the internetWaracle's AI Literacy ProgramFollow the Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryoreilly Personal site:

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Picture this: You've got a big job in finance, two tiny humans at home, and a brutal 90-minute commute. Then one day, you trade it all in to start a business with your husband.That's exactly what Liz Fritz did.In this Episode, she joins Stacy Havener to chat about: Taking the leap from corporate to co-founder (with two babies in tow)What it's actually like building a company with your spouse Why staying in your lane is the secret to growing fast without burning outHow story and authenticity help you stand out in the wealth management worldThe future of AI in finance Owning her voice in a male-dominated industry (and the resource that helped her do it)More about Liz:Liz Fritz is the Co-Founder and legacy CMO of F2 Strategy, the largest pure-play wealthtech consultancy in the U.S. With nearly 20 years of experience leading marketing for HNW and UHNW brands like Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, and BNP Paribas, Liz knows how to turn strategy into real business growth—especially in the entrepreneurial and M&A space. She's a frequent industry speaker, a fierce advocate for women in wealthtech, and a champion of workplace well-being. Liz lives just outside Chicago with her husband (and F2 co-founder) Doug, their two boys, and one very lovable Labradoodle.Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Hard Thing About Hard Things The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know Blue MindWant More Help With Storytelling? +  Subscribe to my newsletter to get a weekly email that helps you use your words to power your growth:https://www.stacyhavener.com/subscribe   - - -Make The Boutique Investment Collective part of your Billion Dollar Backstory. Gain access to invaluable resources, expert coaches, and a supportive community of other boutique founders, fund managers, and investment pros.Join Havener Capital's exclusive membership - - -Thinking about expanding your investor base beyond the US? Not sure where to start? Take our quick quiz to find out if your firm is ready to go global and get all the info at billiondollarbackstory.com/gemcap- - -Make The Boutique Investment Collective part of your Billion Dollar Backstory. Gain access to invaluable resources, expert coaches, and a supportive community of other boutique founders, fund managers, and investment pros. Join Havener Capital's exclusive membership

In this episode of The UX Consulting Lounge, host Kyle Soucy sits down with longtime friend and industry leader Dan Brown to explore the evolution of his consulting journey—from co-founding the beloved UX agency EightShapes to launching his solo consultancy, Curious Squid.Together, they dive into:The origin story and 18-year legacy of EightShapesWhy Dan and his co-founder Nathan Curtis ultimately decided to close the agencyThe emotional and operational realities of hiring employees as a small consultancyHow Dan approached building Curious Squid, his new independent consultancy The mindset shift from running a team to going soloWriting as a way of thinking (and how Dan keeps up such a prolific publishing pace)Why he launched a new podcast—Unchecked: The Architecture of Disinformation—and how it aligns with his professional missionThe marketing tactics that are actually working for him as an independent consultantDan also shares thoughtful reflections on:The power of staying top-of-mind through relationship-buildingWhat makes a good consultant (spoiler: it starts with listening)Why authenticity is non-negotiable, even when running your own businessHis best advice for those considering growth, hiring, and long-term sustainabilityWhether you're running your own consultancy or thinking about taking the leap, this conversation is packed with relatable stories and hard-earned wisdom.Notable Quotes:“It is terrifying. It's 100% terrifying.” – Dan, on the decision to take on full-time employees at EightShapes“Some of the best design work I did was designing EightShapes itself.” - Dan, on designing company cultureConnect with Us:Host: Kyle Soucy | Usable Interface | Linkedin Guest: Dan Brown | Curious Squid | LinkedIn - - - - -Links and Resources Mentioned:Curious Squid's Calendar of Events Dan and Rachel Price's New Podcast, Unchecked: The Architecture of Disinformation Dan's A Lens a Day Podcast Dan's Books:  Communicating Design, Designing Together, and Practical Design Discovery Kyle's Talk at UXPA Boston - Using AI to Streamline Persona and Journey Map Creation Submit a question or story: Have a question or topic that you'd like us to cover in a future episode and/or want to share an anonymous consulting story? Submit your questions and stories. Don't want to miss an episode? Be sure to sign up for the podcast newsletter.Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. I can't wait to have you back in the lounge for our next episode!

Why you should listenLearn how Kathryn scaled from solo freelancer to a strategic RevOps firm serving VC-backed SaaS companiesDiscover the real impact of AI on RevOps—and why data hygiene is more critical than everHear how Kathryn balances strategy, tech, and team building to retain clients for 18+ monthsSaaS companies grow fast—and Kathryn Castle knows how to keep their revenue operations from falling apart along the way. In this episode, she shares how she went from independent contractor to founder of Candybox, a RevOps and tech strategy firm serving B2B SaaS companies backed by VCs and PE firms.We talk about niching down, what's changed in RevOps over the last six years, and how AI is pushing more strategic conversations about data, integration, and platform selection. Kathryn also opens up about team building, long-term retainers, and the realities of consulting in fast-paced environments.About Kathryn CastleKathryn Castle is the founder of Candybox CRM, a RevOps consultancy that helps B2B tech scale-ups build clean, scalable go-to-market systems around Salesforce and HubSpot. Kathryn works remotely from Mexico, where she spends her free time catering to her five cats' whims and learning to dance salsa.Resources and LinksCandyboxcrm.comKathryn's LinkedIn profilePrevious episode: 615 - How to Use Twitter DMs to Book More B2B Sales Calls with Alex PeñuñuriCheck out more episodes of the Paul Higgins PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoringJoin our newsletterSuggested resources

The client list of corporations that Steven Gaffney and his colleagues at the Steven Gaffney Company have consulted reads like a Who's Who of America's best corporations, including Allstate, Amazon, American Express, Best Buy, Booz Allen, and BP.  And those are just some of the “A”s and “B”s on the roster. Steven's expertise lies in building consistently high-achieving teams and organizations that set goals, overcome obstacles, and achieve their desired results. The founder and CEO of the eponymous consultancy, he asserts that honest communication and the right mindset will overcome most business maladies. His latest book, Unconditional Power: Thriving in Any Situation, No Matter How Frustrating, Complex, or Unpredictable, offers actionable methods to empower executives and entrepreneurs to maintain a resilient state even in the face of adversity.  It is achievement, not performance, that counts in the long term, Steven counsels. While performance covers behavior and effort, achievement is about outcomes. There's much to learn in this week's not-to-miss conversation with Steven, including what any business can do over the next 30 days to progress on the path to greater achievement. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Steven Gaffney, Steven Gaffney CompanyPosted: June 16, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 41:40 Episode: 14.2 RELATED EPISODES: Setting Business Goals and Scoring Them No Matter the Circumstances, Resilience is a Muscle Anyone Can Develop Take it from a Man Who Rowed Across the Atlantic Ocean, You Can Achieve “Impossible” Goals

In this episode, Raul dives into the journey of Cynthia Abbott Kerr and Richard Kerr, the power couple behind Wellpay AI. Cynthia, a former corporate executive, shares how a trip to Japan and Rich's encouragement led her to start a business focused on helping other companies design and align their pay strategies using AI. The discussion touches on the complexities of building an AI-driven company, especially in a highly regulated industry, and how Wellpay AI addresses these challenges. Richard brings his extensive AI expertise to the table, emphasizing the importance of security and continuous learning in their technology. They also explore the future of work, how AI is transforming traditional roles, and the essential skills needed in this evolving landscape. Tune in to learn about their innovative approach to compensation consulting and the role of AI in making strategic business decisions.00:16 Cynthia's Journey to Founding Wellpay AI01:54 Building an AI Company: Challenges and Strategies03:13 AI in Compensation: Ethics and Compliance03:56 Rich's Expertise in AI Development05:35 Strategic Use of AI in Business10:41 Business Model and Pricing Strategy16:40 Quality Assurance in AI Systems18:08 Communicating Value to Clients18:37 Efficiency and Speed in Consultancy20:38 The Future of Work and Technology23:59 Leadership and AIConnect with Cynthia and Rich: • https://www.wellpay.ai/• https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiawellpay/• https://www.linkedin.com/in/datasciencedoc/ Connect with Raul: • Work with Raul: https://dogoodwork.io• Growth Resources: https://dogoodwork.io/resources• Connect with Raul on LinkedIn (DMs open): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/