The Growth Workshop Podcast

Athena delves into the ethical challenges surrounding AI adoption, outlining 5 crucial areas for consideration: accountability, bias, data privacy, deep fakes, and job impacts. She emphasises the importance of critical thinking when using AI tools and discusses the potential effects on employment, citing examples like Klarna's significant job cuts due to AI efficiencies. Peppes also explores the broader economic implications of AI adoption, highlighting the need for balanced decision-making that considers both growth opportunities and societal impacts, while stressing the importance of understanding and adapting to these technologies at individual and organisational levels.

Futurist and technology trends advisor Athena Peppes discusses the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption in business. She addresses the varying pace of AI integration across industries, emphasising that while some sectors like consumer goods move quickly, others such as pharmaceuticals proceed more cautiously due to regulatory concerns. Athena highlights the importance of understanding AI's potential applications, from enhancing pricing strategies to improving data analysis, while also considering the ethical implications and regulatory landscape that shape its implementation.

In this follow-up episode, we continue our conversation with Chris Hatfield, founder of Sales Psyche. Chris breaks down common myths about motivation, explaining why leaders should focus less on motivating their teams and more on inspiring them. He explores how habits and action can drive motivation, the importance of understanding individual aspirations, and how vulnerability can build trust in leadership. With a mix of practical tools and deep insights, Chris highlights ways to create a productive, growth-oriented environment for both leaders and sales teams.

In this episode we speak with Chris Hatfield, Founder of Sales Psyche and author of The Subconscious Sale. Chris delves into the power of mindset, the impact of self-talk, and the importance of creating a supportive environment. With over 15 years of experience, Chris shares actionable insights on managing stress, building healthy habits, and how shifting perspectives on emotions can enhance both well-being and performance in the sales world .

Matt and Jonny review their 5 leadership principles from lessons learnt from a 20+ year consultancy of over 1,000 clients. These include operational rigor, commercial alignment, and the power of a coaching culture in business leadership. They discuss how leaders can maintain discipline and effectiveness amidst the monotony of routine tasks, while also fostering a strong coaching culture that nurtures growth, and explore how aligning key functions across sales, marketing, HR, and finance can drive success.