THOUGHT INTELLIGENCE® podcast series

Leading Beyond Ego: Insights with Ron Stotts

In this episode Jonathan Armes is joined by special guest Dr. Ron Stotts — Executive Coach, three-time best-selling author, and international speaker with over 45 years of experience. Together, they dive into the powerful (and often overlooked) role of ego in leadership. Ron shares his insights on how entrepreneurs and executives can navigate the hidden challenges of personal growth, move beyond ego-driven patterns, and step into conscious leadership. Whether you're leading a team, a company, or your own journey, this conversation offers practical wisdom for evolving into the leader today's world demands.

Thriving Leadership: Turning Vision into Action with Sally Percy

Designed for current and aspiring leaders, this episode explores the essential skills and strategies needed to translate vision into impactful leadership. Jonathan brings his extensive experience in helping leaders develop a deeper understanding of the mind and its role in driving success. Through this understanding, he helps them co-create powerful new visions for themselves and their organisations. His expertise in corporate psychology provides insights into breaking through mental barriers, enhancing decision-making, and building resilience in high-pressure environments. Sally shares her wealth of experience writing for publications such as The Telegraph, Management Today, Elite Business,and Accounting and Business. As the author of The Disruptors, 21st Century Business Icons (Kogan Page), and Reach the Top in Finance (Bloomsbury), she offers valuable insights into leadership in action and what it takes to lead in today's fast-changing business landscape. Through expert insights and real-world examples, this episode equips listeners with practical tools to strengthen their leadership approach, harness the power of mindset, and drive meaningful action in their organisations.

Transforming Setbacks into Success with Jamie Smart

Jonathan Armes, Corporate Psychologist and Founder of Capital Shift is joined by Jamie Smart to discuss, Transforming Setbacks into Success. Tailored for entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders, this discussion provides insights to turn challenges into stepping stones for growth. Jamie discusses reframing setbacks, building resilience, and shifting mindsets to embrace challenges as opportunities.

The Hybrid Shift - Managing People and Change in a New Era

As businesses gear up for a pivotal shift in workplace dynamics in 2025, understanding how to adapt to hybrid and evolving work environments is crucial. Hosted by Capital Shift's corporate psychologists, Jonathan Armes and Helen Sully, the discussion will feature insights from distinguished guest speakers: Pip Heywood (Managing Director at thortful), Sam Brown (Head of People at thortful), and Carrie Morris (Chief People Officer at Openwork). Together, they will tackle the pressing challenges of managing employee motivation, fostering resilience, and leading high-performance teams amid ongoing changes. This podcasr is tailored for HR professionals, C-suite executives, and people managers who are eager to future-proof their leadership approaches as offices evolve into collaboration hubs that balance flexibility with in-person engagement.

A Shift in Perspective: Thought Creates Experience - The Leaders' Inner Lens

Welcome to A Shift in Perspective, a series of concise, thought-provoking musings from Jonathan Armes, founder of Capital Shift and Corporate Psychologist. With a passion for understanding the mind's role in business success, Jonathan shares insights into the psychology of leadership, decision-making, and professional growth. In under five minutes, each episode delivers actionable takeaways, perfect for leaders and professionals looking to rethink their approach to challenges, build resilience, and drive success in their careers. Take a moment to reflect and shift your perspective.