The Influence and Inspire Podcast

Episode 26 - Mac Alonge, CEO of The Equal Group

Mac tells us a bit about his background working in the energy field, which is where he first noticed a lack of diversity. Mac goes into detail about why the Equal Group was set up and how organisations view diversity and inclusion. Mac reflects on the changes that have been made in organisations following the MacPherson report published in 1999. Mac explains how data is used as part of an audit to assess how successful organisations are at being an equal opportunities employer. We talk about the impact the Black Lives Matter movement has had on the Equal Group and the importance good leadership in keeping the momentum going. Mac tells us about some of the successes Equal Group has had in transforming organisations. Mac@theequalgroup.com www.theequalgroup.com @theequalgroup

Episode 26 - Mac Alonge, CEO of The Equal Group

Mac tells us a bit about his background working in the energy field, which is where he first noticed a lack of diversity. Mac goes into detail about why the Equal Group was set up and how organisations view diversity and inclusion. Mac reflects on the changes that have been made in organisations following the MacPherson report published in 1999. Mac explains how data is used as part of an audit to assess how successful organisations are at being an equal opportunities employer. We talk about the impact the Black Lives Matter movement has had on the Equal Group and the importance good leadership in keeping the momentum going. Mac tells us about some of the successes Equal Group has had in transforming organisations. Mac@theequalgroup.com www.theequalgroup.com @theequalgroup

Episode 25 - Kayleigh Lewis, Founder of Bufe Online Marketplace

Kayleigh tells us about her current businesses and how she makes people laugh in her spare time We learn about Kayleigh's motivations for creating Bufe and how she managed to set up Bufe in two days. Kayleigh talks about the services Bufe provides and what makes Bufe a unique experience Kayleigh gives a bit of advice on how to set up a similar business and the importance of staying focussed on the goal We also discuss what the hopes are for Bufe over the coming year and the difficulties of going international. To access Bufe go to: www.bufe.co.uk Facebook: @bufemarketplace https://www.instagram.com/kayloudmouth/ [https://www.instagram.com/kayloudmouth/]

Episode 24 - Lillian Ogbogoh, Author and Nurture Your Power Coach

Lillian explains what a Nuture Your Power Coach is and how she makes women feel powerful. Lillian gives us her view of leadership and the most important qualities a true leader needs to have to be successful. Lillian tells us how her own experience with a coach was an important factor in her becoming a coach. Lillian breaks down Neuro Linquistic Programming (NLP) and shows us why chidren are the NLP ninjas. Covid 19 has had an affect on most businesses including Lillian's training programmes and she tells us about some of the difficulties of online training and some of the positives. Lillian talks about her book "7 habits that rob us of our power" and explains some of these habits. Lillian happens to be a podcast host and tells us a bit about her podcast titled "Shine Out Loud Show". https://www.lillianogbogoh.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lillianogbogoh https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianogbogoh/ http://www.shineoutloud.tv/category/podcast/ https://www.lillianogbogoh.com/thesevenhabitse-book/

Episode 23 - Ernest Enabulele, Author and Founder of Interview Coaching Expert Ltd

Ernest tells us about some of his important interview techniques and one of his most successful moments in his coaching career. Ernest explains (using one of his many quotes) why he has chosen an interview coaching career rather then using his skills to get a high profile job. Ernest talks about his best selling books and has the difficult task of naming his favourite/most important book. Ernest (modestly) lets us know why we should choose him as an interview coach. Ernest gives us some top tips on CV writing To find out more about Ernest's coaching sessions you can email him on ernest@jobinterviewtips.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/Interview-Coaching-Expert-Ltd-105171424534418/ [https://www.facebook.com/Interview-Coaching-Expert-Ltd-105171424534418/] https://twitter.com/CoachingLimited [https://twitter.com/CoachingLimited] https://www.youtube.com/c/ErnestEnabuleleInterviewCoach/ [https://www.youtube.com/c/ErnestEnabuleleInterviewCoach/] https://www.instagram.com/interviewcoachingexpert9/ [https://www.instagram.com/interviewcoachingexpert9/] https://www.jobinterviewtips.co.uk/ [https://www.jobinterviewtips.co.uk/] Books https://interviewcoachingexpert.net/ebook/ [https://interviewcoachingexpert.net/ebook/]