The PIVOT Leadership Podcast

018: The Season One Finale

Welcome to the season finale of The PIVOT Leadership Podcast’s first season – and what a journey it’s been to get here! We’ve been exploring the nuances of leadership, the science behind it, and how the pillars of PIVOT can transform workplaces. In this episode, I’m going to revisit key moments from past episodes and celebrate the brilliant guests who shared their insights and wisdom. I’ll also be chatting about the exciting celebrations we’ll be having as my business, Choose to Grow, goes into its tenth year. There’s a lot of things planned for next year, so keep an eye out for ways in which you can be involved and learn more about PIVOT leadership. To wrap up the season, I’ll give you ten actionable tips you can take into 2025 to enhance your leadership skills. Thank you for your awesome support, stay tuned for season 2 – it's going to be even bigger! Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/] Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma [https://www.instagram.com/pivotleadershipwithemma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG [https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG] Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/ [https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/] Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/ [https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/]

017: Optimisation with Louise Kennedy

What is performance management and why is it important? In this episode, I’m joined by Louise Kennedy. Louise is the owner and director of the multi-award winning North East HR Consultancy Oculus HR. The Sunderland-based organisation provides tailored HR solutions for many of the region’s most reputable brands, across all sizes and sectors, giving enterprises the confidence to manage their people. Established in 2013, Oculus HR offers companies a range of services including outsourced HR support and training. Tune in to find out how performance management can enhance team productivity, engagement, and success. Louise also shares experiences of when performance management has helped employees optimise their performance and gives practical tips and tricks on how you can implement better performance management into your organisation. Connect with Louise: Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ [https://oculus-hr.co.uk/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-thompson-4935795/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-thompson-4935795/] Podcast: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/podcasts/ [https://oculus-hr.co.uk/podcasts/] Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/] Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma [https://www.instagram.com/pivotleadershipwithemma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG [https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG] Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/ [https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/] Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/ [https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/]

016: Inclusion with Craig Thompson

How do we build an engaged and inclusive workforce? On this episode, I’ve invited Craig Thompson, founder of Vibrant, to chat about his holistic approach to maximising employee engagement and how inclusivity supports an engaged workforce. Craig founded Vibrant in 2015 to address the frustrations and challenges of the modern workplace. With experience across industries, roles, and four countries, Craig witnessed broken systems within workplaces that affected both employees and employers. He believes work can be a force for good, benefiting businesses through stronger performance, retention, and profitability, while providing employees with stability, connection, confidence, and purpose. Through Vibrant, Craig is dedicated to creating better work experiences that drive success for companies and fulfillment for individuals. We cover the reasons that Craig created Vibrant, the journey he went on to get to where he is now, what he believes is key to building an engaged workforce, and what leaders need to look out for to ensure they're nurturing a committed and focused team. Connect with Craig: Vibrant Talent: https://vibranttalent.co.uk/ [https://vibranttalent.co.uk/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-thompson-4935795/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-thompson-4935795/] Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/] Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma [https://www.instagram.com/pivotleadershipwithemma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG [https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG] Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/ [https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/] Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/ [https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/]

015: Trust with Natalie Collins

How can line managers build trust with women in their workplace? 25% of women experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives. I’ve invited Natalie Collins onto the podcast to chat about what we can do in the workforce to recognise this, and how leaders can build trust with the women in their team so that they feel comfortable to seek help. Natalie is a gender justice specialist, speaker, and author dedicated to addressing issues of gender inequality, domestic abuse, and power dynamics. With over a decade of experience, she has developed programs like the Own My Life Course, empowering women affected by abuse, and has consulted with organisations on creating safer, more equitable environments. Through her work, Natalie aims to create better understanding and inspire change for a more just and inclusive society. In this episode, we discuss Natalie’s work, and why it is so important at every level. We’ll also discuss how leaders can build trust with the women in their workplace to ensure they feel safe, and how corporates can use Natalie’s training in different ways to empower women. Connect with Natalie: Own my Life: https://www.ownmylifecourse.org/ [https://www.ownmylifecourse.org/] Website: https://www.nataliecollins.info/ [https://www.nataliecollins.info/] Abuse is a Verb Book: https://www.ownmylifecourse.org/product-page/abuse-is-a-verb-paperback [https://www.ownmylifecourse.org/product-page/abuse-is-a-verb-paperback] Out of Control Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Control-Couples-Conflict-Capacity/dp/0281078904 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Control-Couples-Conflict-Capacity/dp/0281078904] Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/] Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma [https://www.instagram.com/pivotleadershipwithemma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG [https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG] Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/ [https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/] Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/ [https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/]

014: Optimisation with Andrew Pain

How do we address men’s mental health and make sure men are optimised in the workplace? In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Pain. Andrew is a TEDx and CPD accredited, mental health/wellbeing speaker, serving diverse organisations, from Specsavers to Lidl, University of Liverpool to The Coal Authority etc. He's a podcaster whose podcast, 'Men on Show', celebrates the stories and work of every-day male heroes in order to inspire the next generation of men. He's also an award-winning campaigner for men and boys, leading in his work on burnout, men's mental health and community building. Together, we’ll discuss the crucial work Andrew does within organisations to support men’s mental health and how to optimise their potential in the workplace. He’ll share the journey that brought him into this work, his insights into what truly supports men’s wellbeing, and his strategies for creating a more supportive environment. Tune in as Andrew challenges common misconceptions about men’s mental health, sheds light on the “testosterone crisis,” and explores a holistic approach to mental wellbeing for men. Connect with Andrew: Website: https://www.andrewpain.co.uk/ [https://www.andrewpain.co.uk/] Podcast: https://www.andrewpain.co.uk/podcast [https://www.andrewpain.co.uk/podcast] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpain/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpain/] Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/] Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma [https://www.instagram.com/pivotleadershipwithemma?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG [https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG] Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/ [https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/] Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/ [https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/]