S2 Ep 1 - The Powerful Habits of World-Class Executives, with Nel Woolcott

S2 Ep 3 - The Importance of Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence in Executive Leadership

Dive into the intricate world of leadership versus management in this enlightening video, where Simon and I explore what sets apart a true executive leader within the dynamic environment of corporations like MasterCard. Uncover the essence of effective executive leadership, emphasizing foresight, personal growth, and the importance of softer skills. Discover how MasterCard nurtures future leaders, stressing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the significance of continuous learning. From role models to resilience, cultural alignment to authentic leadership styles, this video presents a comprehensive view on inspiring and developing teams for personal and professional growth. For those looking to become World-Class Executives, this video is full of useful perspectives and advice.

S2 Ep 2 - Powerful Leadership Lessons from the Corporate Environment, with Richard Ford

What are the personal and professional characteristics of world-class executives? Through the lens of his own career with HP, Richard shares his powerful ideas on the habits, skills and behaviours of great leaders in the corporate environment. He shares his views on why humility, authenticity and vulnerability are important, plus the key soft skill of emotional intelligence. From a professional perspective, Richard shares his wisdom on managing the business, achieving the numbers and building systems and processes that support the business goals. Richard's ideas around the importance of being able to handle difficult conversations are particularly insightful when it comes to corporate leadership.

S2 Ep 1 - The Powerful Habits of World-Class Executives, with Nel Woolcott

To kick off episode one of season two, we sat down with industry expert Nel Woolcott on what is takes to be a world class executive. From mastering leadership skills to cultivating a strategic mindset, each conversation offers invaluable advice and actionable takeaways for aspiring executives. Discover the essential traits and habits that differentiate top-tier executives from the rest, as Nel shares personal anecdotes and hard-won lessons from her own path to success. Whether you're a seasoned executive looking to refine your approach or a rising star aiming to ascend the ranks, this episode provides the roadmap you need to reach your fullest potential. Tune in as we uncover the secrets to thriving in the competitive landscape of modern business, and learn how you too can become a world-class executive. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion—hit play now and embark on your journey towards executive excellence! Subscribe to The Business Sense Podcast for more inspiring conversations and expert insights. Remember to like, share, and leave a comment below with your thoughts on this episode. Thank you for listening! 🌟

Ep 23 - How a Powerful CRM can Turbocharge Your Business, with Mandy Allen

Customer Relationship Management, or CRM, is a tool for every business. Maybe you log your prospects and clients in Excel, but a good CRM can make a massive difference. Your conversion rate will improve, because you know where you are with every prospect at every step of the sales process. Your customer satisfaction will improve, because you can manage customer accounts with great precision. Mandy explains every step of the process and shows you how you can implement and get the most out of modern CRM systems.

Ep 22 - What schools don't teach our kids - Mark Brear - EML Electrical

If you're a tradesman on the tools, maybe going through an apprenticeship, owning your own company might feel like a million miles away. But there is a route to self-employment, setting up your own company and growing it into a successful operation. Mark explains his journey from young engineer to business owner, via management roles that taught him key skills he needed to create and run EML Electrical in Peterborough. To learn more about how coaching can help you, check out my website at www.garrycrosby.com or get in touch at garrycrosby@actioncoach.co.uk