The Future Talent Learning Podcast

In Conversation with Ann Scoular – The power of effective coaching

Access the podcast transcript here [https://www.futuretalentlearning.com/hubfs/TLP%20resources/FTL%20Podcast%20Transcripts/Transcript%20-%20Ann%20Scoular%20%E2%80%93%20The%20power%20of%20effective%20coaching.pdf].  Ann Scoular, co-founder of Myla Campbell, talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie about coaching, leadership development and the application of psychology and neuroscience in the workplace. She outlines criteria for effective coaching and emphasises the importance of leaders modeling a culture of coaching in their organisations.  Episode timestamps * Ann Scoular talks about her career path, from being a diplomat and international banker to becoming a psychologist - 00:00-01:00  * Attributes of an effective coach - 01:00-02:45  * Stress and the brain: the impact of stress on the brain and how it affects higher thinking functions and creativity. - 02:45-11:25  * Strengths inventories: Research into Queen Victoria's reign and how strengths inventories can be applied to identify and play to individual strengths - 11:25-14:56  * The importance of reconnecting with our humanity as technology plays a greater part in our lives – and how coaching can help achieve this. - 14:56-17:24

In Conversation with John Amaechi OBE – Being an ethical leader

Access the podcast transcript here [https://www.futuretalentlearning.com/hubfs/TLP%20resources/FTL%20Podcast%20Transcripts/Transcript%20-%20John%20Amaechi%20OBE%20%E2%80%93%20Being%20an%20ethical%20leader.pdf].  Psychologist John Amaechi, a former NBA basketball player, shares his his journey to sporting success and his decision to pursue a career in psychology. Talking to Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan, he also discusses ethics in business and his personal principles, stressing the importance of creating cultures of accountability. Episode timestamps * Growing up in Stockport in the UK [00:01:12]  * Being recognised for physical ability over his intellect [00:05:28] ] * Discovering basketball – and moving to the US to realise his ambitions [00:09:34]  * Writing 3,000 letters to the US to find a coach [00:12:15]  * Dealing with setbacks [00:14:29]  * The benefits of hard work [00:18:50]  * Principles and loyalty – turning down a contract with the Lakers [00:22:29]  * How principles can help boost trust and engagement [00:28:12]  * Having honest conversations and the value of micro-appraisals  [00:32:18]  * Ethical leadership  [00:39:54] * Being an 'everyday Jedi' [00:40:49]

In Conversation with Bruce Daisley – How to be happier in the modern world of work

Access the podcast transcript here [https://www.futuretalentlearning.com/hubfs/TLP%20resources/FTL%20Podcast%20Transcripts/Transcript%20-%20Bruce%20Daisley%20%E2%80%93%20How%20to%20be%20happier%20in%20the%20world%20of%20work.pdf].  Bruce Daisley, (then) head of Twitter's EMEA business and host of the podcast series Eat Sleep Work Repeat  [https://eatsleepworkrepeat.com]shares his insights around the changing world of work with Future Talent Learning's Mary Appleton. They discuss Daisley's views on work culture, his role at Twitter and his mission to help people be happier at work (including his work manifesto).  Episode timestamps * Eat Sleep Work Repeat – Daisley's mission to help people be happier at work [00:01:07] * The importance of chat in the workplace [00:04:15]  * A new work manifesto [00:06:27] * Building dynamic teams [00:10:07]  * Presumed permission in the workplace [00:18:03] * Giving employees permission to work autonomously [00:20:03]  * Working for Twitter [00:20:49]  * Building culture and connections [00:25:37]  * The importance of curiosity [00:30:43]  * Digital inclusion and reskilling [00:33:11]  * The future of work  [00:35:00]

In Conversation with Lord Chris Holmes – Overcoming the odds to achieve our goals

Access the podcast transcript here [https://www.futuretalentlearning.com/hubfs/TLP%20resources/FTL%20Podcast%20Transcripts/Transcript%20-%20Lord%20Chris%20Holmes%20%E2%80%93%20Overcoming%20the%20odds.pdf].  Lord Chris Holmes [https://chrisholmes.co.uk/about-chris/], Great Britain's most successful Paralympic swimmer, explains how he has achieved his goals despite losing his sight as a teenager. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Mary Appleton, he highlights the importance of self-determination and self-belief and emphasises the potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Episode timestamps * Lord Chris Holmes talks about his working-class upbringing in the West Midlands and losing his sight at the age of 14, which led to him having to relearn everything [00:01:32] * Distinct ambitions [00:02:49] * Achieving his goals through self-determination, self-belief and hard work [00:05:04] * Overcoming hurdles [00:06:09]  * Winning the London 2012 Olympics bid [00:08:24]  * The Games Makers strategy [00:11:50] L * Moving on from the Paralympic Games – joining the House of Lords [00:13:10]  * The potential of the fourth industrial revolution to empower and enable talent [00:16:23]  * Leadership for inclusion in the Fourth Industrial Revolution [00:19:31]  * Humans will always win out over the robots [00:20:57]  * Innovation, inclusion and social mobility [00:25:08]  * Staying motivated, included and making a difference [00:28:08]

In Conversation with Adam Kingl – Exploring the future of leadership

Access the podcast transcript here [https://www.futuretalentlearning.com/hubfs/TLP%20resources/FTL%20Podcast%20Transcripts/In%20Conversation%20with%20Adam%20Kingl%20%E2%80%93%20Exploring%20the%20future%20of%20leadership.pdf].  Adam Kingl, managing director for Europe at Duke Corporate Education, discusses societal trends and changes in the workplace. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, Kingl talks about the evolution of capitalism, the perspectives of younger employees and why businesses must adapt to meet the challenges of the 21st century. He argues that effective modern leadership is less bureaucratic and more inclusive, with a focus on sustainability and purpose. Episode timestamps * How capitalism how changed over the centuries, leading to a new inflection point [00:01:12] * Generational differences in the workplace [00:04:28]  * Adapting management philosophy and architecture [00:08:03] * 21st-century management [00:09:14]  * The need for a less bureaucratic form of leadership and how leaders can adopt future-focused methods in their leadership today [00:11:24] * Technology and keadership [00:16:06]  * Societal trends and changes in the workplace [00:17:37] * Development opportunities for Gen Y [00:20:23]  * Managing fundamental change – thinking like activists [00:22:17]