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Leadership

Boost your health, wealth and self! Becky and Mark chat about what leadership really means, in both life and business.

Welcome back to series 3 of Leadership and Life Chat, where veteran host Mark Curtis, and new presenter Becky Ames will look at what makes a great leader and offer tips to help improve your leadership skills and wellbeing in general. In each episode, they will discuss a different topic, possibly one you may never have considered impacts your life or business, and provide their now infamous top 3 tips on how to implement these into your everyday routines to boost your health, wealth and self!

The series will also feature very special guests at the top of their field, with subjects ranging from climate change to A.I, and psychology to havening technique. Our intrepid hosts will be picking their guests’ brains to uncover their key messages, understand what it took for them to get to the top, and how this can be applied to our own lives and successes.

You can still find episodes of Leadership & Life Chat with original team James and Mark, and their first series Impromptu Business Chat all on this one channel.

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5. The Climate Crunch: Why should you care? With net-zero expert Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh from 2022-05-26T06:30

Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh is the author of Climate change and the road to net zero but doesn’t describe himself as an environmentalist; the self-confessed ‘city boy’ simpl...

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4. The Attitude of Gratitude: reap the rewards of appreciation from 2022-05-19T06:30:27

One of the best ways to re-focus our personal resilience is completely free: practice gratitude! The impact of gratitude on our physical and mental wellbeing can never be underestimated. Both dopam...

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New series! LEADERSHIP&LIFE CHAT! from 2022-03-17T07:30

From the team that previously brought you Impromptu Business Chat, comes the new series Leadership and Life Chat, dropping in the spring, sponsored by Larking Gowen.

James and Mark will be looki...

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Ep70 - Lonely this Christmas - How to cope with the pressure of Christmas from 2021-12-17T07:30

This week’s episode is all about coping with Christmas! James and Mark look back nostalgically on bygone years, and have musical references aplenty to keep spirits up. They have been inspired by...

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Ep 69 - Leadership in the face of Omicron: Harder, better, faster, stronger! from 2021-12-10T07:30

*SPOILER ALERT* FOR NO TIME TO DIE!
If you still haven’t seen the latest Bond film, please skip to 02:58!

James and Mark are watching over the news this week as Jam...

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Ep 68 - 'The Sober Exec' - Chris Anthony on how to navigate sobriety in corporate drinking culture from 2021-12-03T07:30

For those in the corporate world, the festive season brings with it invitations to parties with an expectation that alcohol will be freely consumed….and you will be involved! How do you navigate...

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Ep 67 - Is 2021 the year of burnout in business? - Under Pressure from 2021-11-26T07:30

This week, James and Mark discuss a recent UK survey which revealed that 50% of workers, from management to shop floor level are secretly hoping for a ‘fire-break...

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Ep66 - Climate vs Commerce: 3 Sustainability Truths Every Business Should Know from 2021-11-19T07:30

What does sustainability REALLY mean in practical terms for business, and what does the future look like? Mark breaks down what is currently happening in big business, and what still needs to be...

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Ep65 - Does your business stand out from the crowd? Make your business advantage sustainable from 2021-11-12T07:30

James and Mark look at the myth that is having a Unique Selling Point. Instead they focus on the business critical concept of Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA) and walk the listeners tho...

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Ep64 - Interview with Paul McVeigh - the power of beliefs in business from 2021-11-05T07:30

Paul has competed in two of the most competitive industries in the world: elite sport, and performance psychology. Paul played professional football at Premier League level, for both Tottenham H...

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Ep63 - Time Management in a hybrid-working post-covid world - The times they are a changin' from 2021-10-29T06:30

James and Mark share the time management difficulties they're encountering as they return to face-to-face meetings. Many people are, for the first time, managing their workloads and diaries wi...

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Ep62 - Preparing your business for sale - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail from 2021-10-22T06:30

In this weeks episode of Impromptu Business Chat, Mark and James provide 3 practical tips that business owners can implement in the lead up to a sale of their business. The tips, many of which...

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Ep62 - Preparing your business for sale - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail from 2021-10-22T06:30

In this weeks episode of Impromptu Business Chat, Mark and James provide 3 practical tips that business owners can implement in the lead up to a sale of their business. The tips, many of which...

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Ep61 - Neutral thinking for positive performance: Inspiration from the late great Trevor Moawad from 2021-10-15T06:30

IBC is back for series 6! Mark and James reflect on the recent World Mental Health Day and the work of the late great Trevor Moawad. We learn that saying something negative is up to 70x more pow...

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SPECIAL EPISODE! Celebrating 60 episodes, our 'Diamond anniversary' from 2021-10-08T06:30

In celebration of their 60-episode Diamond anniversary, James and Mark are looking back over some highlights from the past 18 months, and yes, even some of the low points, mostly consisting of M...

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Ep60 - Interview with former RAF Fighter Pilot & Executive Officer of the Red Arrows Dan Lowes from 2021-09-24T06:30

What does it really take to work in one of the most respected and well-known military branches in the world? And what can business leaders learn from the lessons it teaches?

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Ep60 - Interview with former RAF Fighter Pilot&Executive Officer of the Red Arrows Dan Lowes from 2021-09-24T06:30

What does it really take to work in one of the most respected and well-known military branches in the world? And what can business leaders learn from the lessons it teaches?

James and Mar...

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Ep59 Attracting and retaining the best talent in a post Covid-19 lock-down world from 2021-09-17T06:30

James and Mark chat about the huge surge in vacancies across the UK and many parts of the world. They reflect on what businesses can do to help retain and attract the best talent, providing 3 to...

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Ep58 Managing hybrid teams in a post furlough world - The future is hybrid! from 2021-09-10T07:36:51

James and Mark chat about the new challenges facing businesses emerging from furlough with a growing need to manage hybrid teams working from home and the office. They provide 3 top tips and t...

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Ep57: Making Work More Enjoyable, Easier&Fun - Easy like Monday morning from 2021-09-03T06:30

Mark and James chat about the importance of enjoying your job and the benefits this bring to business and life. As usual, they come up with 3 top tips, and along the way take inspiration from ...

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Ep56 - Office energy - how to invigorate your desk job! from 2021-08-27T06:30

James and Mark chat about how desk-bound workers can increase their energy levels despite the increasing demands of virtual meetings. As usual, they provide 3 top tips, and along the way they ...

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Ep56 - Office energy - how to invigorate your desk job! from 2021-08-27T06:30

James and Mark chat about how desk-bound workers can increase their energy levels despite the increasing demands of virtual meetings. As usual, they provide 3 top tips, and along the way they ...

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Ep55: An Interview with Susannah Brade-Waring 'The Business Motivator' from 2021-08-20T06:30

James and Mark chat to the woman known as ‘The Business Motivator.’ Susannah Brade-Waring is a renowned and trusted business advisor and coach for SME businesses. A member of the global business...

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Ep54 - Artificial Intelligence and Business Communication - I like big buts from 2021-08-13T06:30

Mark and James respond to a listener suggestion to chat about the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence in business, particularly to review the hidden meanings within business communicatio...

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Ep53: Business, Wellbeing and Environmental Hacks: I want to ride my bicycle from 2021-08-06T06:30

James and Mark chat about the multiple benefits for businesses encouraging their teams to embrace cycling and similar activities.
 
As usual they provide 3 top tips, and ...

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Ep53: Business, Wellbeing and Environmental Hacks: I want to ride my bicycle from 2021-08-06T06:30

James and Mark chat about the multiple benefits for businesses encouraging their teams to embrace cycling and similar activities.
 
As usual they provide 3 top tips, and ...

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Ep52: Conquering Covid related anxiety from 2021-07-30T06:30

Mark and James share their views and personal experiences of Covid induced anxiety. They offer 3 top tips to help reduce anxiety levels, and along the way they make reference to the theory of He...

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Ep52: Conquering Covid related anxiety from 2021-07-30T06:30

Mark and James share their views and personal experiences of Covid induced anxiety. They offer 3 top tips to help reduce anxiety levels, and along the way they make reference to the theory of He...

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Ep51: Men's Mental Health Special from 2021-07-23T06:00

James and Mark respond to a specific listener request to chat about a very important topic; Men's Mental Health. They share their personal experiences and offer ideas and practical tips to help ...

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Ep51: Men's Mental Health Special from 2021-07-23T06:00

James and Mark respond to a specific listener request to chat about a very important topic; Men's Mental Health. They share their personal experiences and offer ideas and practical tips to help ...

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Ep50: The power of podcasts! Why should your business embrace audio? with Rob Lawrence from 2021-05-28T06:30

How we build relationships with our customers, clients and contacts during the last year has changed dramatically. Podcasts have helped many business leaders reach their audience during the pand...

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Ep50: The power of podcasts! Why should your business embrace audio? with Rob Lawrence from 2021-05-28T06:30

How we build relationships with our customers, clients and contacts during the last year has changed dramatically. Podcasts have helped many business leaders reach their audience during the pand...

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Ep49: Find meaning in your work: Meaningful May from 2021-05-21T06:30

Mark and James chat about the benefits to business owners and their teams of adding more meaning to their businesses and lives. As usual, they end with 3 top tips, and along the way they refer...

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Ep49: Find meaning in your work: Meaningful May from 2021-05-21T06:30

Mark and James chat about the benefits to business owners and their teams of adding more meaning to their businesses and lives. As usual, they end with 3 top tips, and along the way they refer...

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Ep48: Readjusting from furlough life: from furlough to all go! from 2021-05-14T06:30

James and Mark chat about the challenge for businesses and their people returning from furlough, including changes to anxiety, confidence and motivation levels. As always they end with 3 top t...

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Ep48: Readjusting from furlough life: from furlough to all go! from 2021-05-14T06:30

James and Mark chat about the challenge for businesses and their people returning from furlough, including changes to anxiety, confidence and motivation levels. As always they end with 3 top t...

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Ep47: Do you run your business or does your business run you? Keep it simple stupid! from 2021-05-07T06:30

Mark and James chat about how business owners can share in their teams anticipated changes to working practices in life after lockdown. As usual, they end up with 3 top tips, and along the way t...

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Ep47: Do you run your business or does your business run you? Keep it simple stupid! from 2021-05-07T06:30

Mark and James chat about how business owners can share in their teams anticipated changes to working practices in life after lockdown. As usual, they end up with 3 top tips, and along the way t...

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Ep46: An interview with Owen Fitzpatrick – a practical guide to psychology in business from 2021-04-30T06:30

Mark and James welcome special guest, TEDx Talk presenter and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) legend, Owen Fitzpatrick! They chat about the language of leadership, the science of decision mak...

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Ep46: An interview with Owen Fitzpatrick – a practical guide to psychology in business from 2021-04-30T06:30

Mark and James welcome special guest, TEDx Talk presenter and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) legend, Owen Fitzpatrick! They chat about the language of leadership, the science of decision mak...

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Ep45: Body language and rapport building in the video age : Look into my eyes, not around my eyes... from 2021-04-23T06:30

James and Mark chat about how business owners and their teams can use body language to build rapport on video calls. As usual they provide 3 top tips, and along the way make reference to Richard...

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Ep45: Body language and rapport building in the video age : Look into my eyes, not around my eyes... from 2021-04-23T06:30

James and Mark chat about how business owners and their teams can use body language to build rapport on video calls. As usual they provide 3 top tips, and along the way make reference to Richard...

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Ep44: Embracing technology in business - Techno friend or technophobe? from 2021-04-16T06:30

Mark and James talk about the importance of business owners challenging and embracing their use of technology. As usual they provide 3 top tips and along the way they take inspiration from The W...

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Ep44: Embracing technology in business - Techno friend or technophobe? from 2021-04-16T06:30

Mark and James talk about the importance of business owners challenging and embracing their use of technology. As usual they provide 3 top tips and along the way they take inspiration from The W...

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Ep43: Family Business Success; Keep it in the family from 2021-04-09T06:30

James and Mark share their professional experiences on the key traits of successful family businesses. They reflect on the recent Meghan and Harry "debacle" and end with 3 top tips whilst draw...

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Ep43: Family Business Success; Keep it in the family from 2021-04-09T06:30

James and Mark share their professional experiences on the key traits of successful family businesses. They reflect on the recent Meghan and Harry "debacle" and end with 3 top tips whilst draw...

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Ep42: Interview with Freddie Bennett from 2021-04-02T06:30

This episode can best be summed up by the word’s ‘inspiration’ and ‘perspiration’! James and Mark chat to special guest, and professional adventurer, Freddie Bennett. Listen to how Freddie uses ...

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Ep42: Interview with Freddie Bennett from 2021-04-02T06:30

This episode can best be summed up by the word’s ‘inspiration’ and ‘perspiration’! James and Mark chat to special guest, and professional adventurer, Freddie Bennett. Listen to how Freddie uses ...

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Ep41: Find your work life balance: Have a break, have a chit chat from 2021-03-26T07:30

Mark and James chat about the importance for business owners and their teams to take effective breaks to recharge their batteries. As usual, they come up with 3 top tips to help achieve this, an...

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Ep41: Find your work life balance: Have a break, have a chit chat from 2021-03-26T07:30

Mark and James chat about the importance for business owners and their teams to take effective breaks to recharge their batteries. As usual, they come up with 3 top tips to help achieve this, an...

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Ep40: Business Life After COVID-19: Avoiding the lockdown hangover from 2021-03-12T07:30

James and Mark chat about the likely challenges businesses will face as lockdown restrictions are eased and hopefully removed as the UK targets its "VC Day" on 21 June 2021. As usual they come u...

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Ep40: Business Life After COVID-19: Avoiding the lockdown hangover from 2021-03-12T07:30

James and Mark chat about the likely challenges businesses will face as lockdown restrictions are eased and hopefully removed as the UK targets its "VC Day" on 21 June 2021. As usual they come u...

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Ep39: Managing growth out of lockdown; Cash is king from 2021-03-05T07:30

James and Mark talk about the encouraging signs coming out of lockdown and the prospect of economic recovery and growth. They provide 3 top tips to ...

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Ep39: Managing growth out of lockdown; Cash is king from 2021-03-05T07:30

James and Mark talk about the encouraging signs coming out of lockdown and the prospect of economic recovery and growth. They provide 3 top tips to ...

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Ep38: Special interview episode with Damian Horner: The Dark Art of Marketing from 2021-02-26T07:30

In this special episode Mark and James pick the brains of Marketeer extraordinaire, Damian Horner.
 
They draw out some amazing advice, tips and insights from Damian that...

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Ep38: Special interview episode with Damian Horner: The Dark Art of Marketing from 2021-02-26T07:30

In this special episode Mark and James pick the brains of Marketeer extraordinaire, Damian Horner.
 
They draw out some amazing advice, tips and insights from Damian that...

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Ep37: Improve your sleeping habits - Don't sleep on the job! from 2021-02-19T07:30

James and Mark chat about the benefits of sleep for business leaders and their teams, and share 3 top tips on ways to improve the quality of our sleep. They discuss what does and doesn't work ...

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Ep37: Improve your sleeping habits - Don't sleep on the job! from 2021-02-19T07:30

James and Mark chat about the benefits of sleep for business leaders and their teams, and share 3 top tips on ways to improve the quality of our sleep. They discuss what does and doesn't work ...

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Ep36: Avoiding video call fatigue - I've got the video blues from 2021-02-12T07:30

James and Mark share their experiences of the video blues. Since the first lockdown, businesses have become ever more reliant on video calls, but is it now starting to impact our metal health ...

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Ep36: Avoiding video call fatigue - I've got the video blues from 2021-02-12T07:30

James and Mark share their experiences of the video blues. Since the first lockdown, businesses have become ever more reliant on video calls, but is it now starting to impact our metal health ...

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Ep35: Does self-help work? Knowledge isn't power from 2021-02-05T07:30

Mark and James discuss the booming self help industry and the promises it makes to solve life's problems. Looking back on their own experiences, they come up with 3 top tips, and along the way t...

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Ep35: Does self-help work? Knowledge isn't power from 2021-02-05T07:30

Mark and James discuss the booming self help industry and the promises it makes to solve life's problems. Looking back on their own experiences, they come up with 3 top tips, and along the way t...

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Ep34: Special interview episode with Simon Mundie from 2021-01-29T07:30

Mark and James welcome broadcaster and presenter Simon Mundie.
 
Simon has been a presenter on BBC Radio 1, and has covered sporting event...

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Ep34: Special interview episode with Simon Mundie from 2021-01-29T07:30

Mark and James welcome broadcaster and presenter Simon Mundie.
 
Simon has been a presenter on BBC Radio 1, and has covered sporting event...

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Ep33: The Power of Storytelling - I wanna tell you a story! from 2021-01-22T07:30

James and Mark highlight the power of storytelling in business. Whether you're selling products, services or yourself, stories can make all the difference. As usual they come up with 3 top tip...

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Ep33: The Power of Storytelling - I wanna tell you a story! from 2021-01-22T07:30

James and Mark highlight the power of storytelling in business. Whether you're selling products, services or yourself, stories can make all the difference. As usual they come up with 3 top tip...

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Ep32: Formation of Teams - There's no "I" in team (but there is "me"!) from 2021-01-15T07:30

James and Mark talk about the importance of forming effective teams in business. As usual, they come up with 3 top tips and make reference along the way to 'Good to Great' author Jim Collins, Jo...

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Ep32: Formation of Teams - There's no "I" in team (but there is "me"!) from 2021-01-15T07:30

James and Mark talk about the importance of forming effective teams in business. As usual, they come up with 3 top tips and make reference along the way to 'Good to Great' author Jim Collins, Jo...

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Ep31: How to succeed with New Year Resolutions - WOOP there it is! from 2021-01-08T07:30

James and Mark return for season 3 with an episode focused on achieving New Year Resolutions. They build on the WOOP model introduced in episode 28, drawing reference to The Science of Wellbei...

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Ep31: How to succeed with New Year Resolutions - WOOP there it is! from 2021-01-08T07:30

James and Mark return for season 3 with an episode focused on achieving New Year Resolutions. They build on the WOOP model introduced in episode 28, drawing reference to The Science of Wellbei...

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Ep30: Negotiation Skills: Everything is a negotiation from 2020-12-18T07:30

Mark and James talk about the importance of negotiations skills in business and in life generally. As always they provide 3 valuable top tips, and along the way they make reference to former F...

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Ep30: Negotiation Skills: Everything is a negotiation from 2020-12-18T07:30

Mark and James talk about the importance of negotiations skills in business and in life generally. As always they provide 3 valuable top tips, and along the way they make reference to former F...

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Ep29: Make the right decision (part 2) - Mind over matter from 2020-12-11T07:30

Mark and James talk about the pitfalls of cognitive biases and how they influence decisions in business. As usual they finish with 3 top tips, and along the way they ...

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Ep29: Make the right decision (part 2) - Mind over matter from 2020-12-11T07:30

Mark and James talk about the pitfalls of cognitive biases and how they influence decisions in business. As usual they finish with 3 top tips, and along the way they ...

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Ep28: How to drive lasting change - a change will do you good from 2020-12-04T07:30

Mark and James reflect on 2020, and look ahead to 2021 and the inevitable New Year's Eve Resolutions. They impart advice on how to make change stick for the long term, referring along the way to...

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Ep28: How to drive lasting change - a change will do you good from 2020-12-04T07:30

Mark and James reflect on 2020, and look ahead to 2021 and the inevitable New Year's Eve Resolutions. They impart advice on how to make change stick for the long term, referring along the way to...

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Ep27: Interview with Louise Newby on Mental Health&Wellbeing from 2020-11-27T07:30

Louise Newby, an experienced educator in the world of mental health and wellbeing, joins Mark and James for this highly relevant episode. Louise has seen first hand the detrimental effect that p...

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Ep27: Interview with Louise Newby on Mental Health&Wellbeing from 2020-11-27T07:30

Louise Newby, an experienced educator in the world of mental health and wellbeing, joins Mark and James for this highly relevant episode. Louise has seen first hand the detrimental effect that p...

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Ep26: The Art of Listening - come on feel the noise from 2020-11-20T07:30

Mark and James discuss the often overlooked importance of good listening skills in business and in life generally. Starting with a fascinating fact which illustrates just how little time we spen...

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Ep26: The Art of Listening - come on feel the noise from 2020-11-20T07:30

Mark and James discuss the often overlooked importance of good listening skills in business and in life generally. Starting with a fascinating fact which illustrates just how little time we spen...

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Ep25: Handling Disappointment - You can't always get want you want... from 2020-11-13T07:30

James and Mark highlight the importance of handling disappointment, which is particularly relevant in the current climate with many people and businesses facing some challenging lockdown measure...

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Ep25: Handling Disappointment - You can't always get want you want... from 2020-11-13T07:30

James and Mark highlight the importance of handling disappointment, which is particularly relevant in the current climate with many people and businesses facing some challenging lockdown measure...

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Ep24: Drive sales in Lockdown: Navigating the Income Stream from 2020-11-06T07:30

James and Mark talk about ways businesses can increase sales performance during lockdown and extended furlough. As usual they end up with 3 top tips, and along the way they make reference to Toy...

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Ep24: Drive sales in Lockdown: Navigating the Income Stream from 2020-11-06T07:30

James and Mark talk about ways businesses can increase sales performance during lockdown and extended furlough. As usual they end up with 3 top tips, and along the way they make reference to Toy...

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Ep24: Drive sales in Lockdown: Navigating the Income Stream from 2020-11-06T07:30

James and Mark talk about ways businesses can increase sales performance during lockdown and extended furlough. As usual they end up with 3 top tips, and along the way they make reference to Toy...

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Ep23: Tackling diversity in the workplace - Special guest episode with Andy Nicol and Sue Liburd MBE from 2020-10-30T07:30

Mark and James lift the lid on the important topic of diversity in the workplace and discuss what business leaders can do now to tackl...

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Ep23: Tackling diversity in the workplace - Special guest episode with Andy Nicol and Sue Liburd MBE from 2020-10-30T07:30

Mark and James lift the lid on the important topic of diversity in the workplace and discuss what business leaders can do now to tackl...

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Ep22: Make The Right Decisions - I'm not indecisive... am I? from 2020-10-23T06:30

The decisions we make every day, whether big or small, help to shape our lives and our businesses. Mark and James share their thoughts and some trusted tools to help improve our decision-makin...

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Ep22: Make The Right Decisions - I'm not indecisive... am I? from 2020-10-23T06:30

The decisions we make every day, whether big or small, help to shape our lives and our businesses. Mark and James share their thoughts and some trusted tools to help improve our decision-makin...

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Ep21: Manage Your Time Effectively - The Time Lords from 2020-10-16T06:30

James and Mark return to talk about prioritising the use of time for leaders and their teams. As usual they provide 3 top tips, drawing inspiration from the likes of Stephen Covey, Tim Ferriss a...

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Ep21: Manage Your Time Effectively - The Time Lords from 2020-10-16T06:30

James and Mark return to talk about prioritising the use of time for leaders and their teams. As usual they provide 3 top tips, drawing inspiration from the likes of Stephen Covey, Tim Ferriss a...

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Ep20: Interview with Dr Chris Mason on Leadership Success from 2020-09-25T06:30

Dr Chris Mason is a coach to the coaches. He advises businesses all over the world, as well as owning many himself, and has a PhD in Industrial and Organisational Psy...

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Ep20: Interview with Dr Chris Mason on Leadership Success from 2020-09-25T06:30

Dr Chris Mason is a coach to the coaches. He advises businesses all over the world, as well as owning many himself, and has a PhD in Industrial and Organisational Psy...

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Ep19: Eat, sleep, run, repeat - Increase your energy levels (part 2 of 2) from 2020-09-18T06:30

James and Mark build on previous episodes to help business leaders and their teams feel more energised in work and life. Breaking tradition, this time they provide a bonus forth top tip, takin...

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Ep19: Eat, sleep, run, repeat - Increase your energy levels (part 2 of 2) from 2020-09-18T06:30

James and Mark build on previous episodes to help business leaders and their teams feel more energised in work and life. Breaking tradition, this time they provide a bonus forth top tip, takin...

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Ep18 - So so, or mojo? - find your mojo from 2020-09-11T06:30

Inspired by a recent conversation with a listener, this week's podcast makes reference to Austin Powers, Tony Robbins, Michael Heppell and Ghandi, as James and Mark provide 3 top tips on how to ...

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Ep18 - So so, or mojo? - find your mojo from 2020-09-11T06:30

Inspired by a recent conversation with a listener, this week's podcast makes reference to Austin Powers, Tony Robbins, Michael Heppell and Ghandi, as James and Mark provide 3 top tips on how to ...

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Ep17: Working In a Ghost Town - Pivot your business model for quieter town centers and more home working from 2020-09-04T06:30

James and Mark reflect on the choice many business owners, and employees, are now facing as to whether to return to the office or not, and the knock on impact this will have on the surrounding e...

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Ep17: Working In a Ghost Town - Pivot your business model for quieter town centers and more home working from 2020-09-04T06:30

James and Mark reflect on the choice many business owners, and employees, are now facing as to whether to return to the office or not, and the knock on impact this will have on the surrounding e...

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Ep16: Sailing the Entrepreneur Ship - Help entrepreneurs start new businesses (part 2 of 2) from 2020-08-28T06:30

By popular demand in this week's show Mark and James build on Episode 7, All Aboard the Entrepreneur Ship, by using Fritz cola as a real life example of a highly successful start up business tha...

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Ep16: Sailing the Entrepreneur Ship - Help entrepreneurs start new businesses (part 2 of 2) from 2020-08-28T06:30

By popular demand in this week's show Mark and James build on Episode 7, All Aboard the Entrepreneur Ship, by using Fritz cola as a real life example of a highly successful start up business tha...

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Ep15: How bad do you want it?! - Turn your business from good to great from 2020-08-21T06:30

James and Mark consider what differentiates great businesses from good businesses. In their usual informal but informative style they come up with 3 valuable tips drawn from the likes of Gary Pl...

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Ep15: How bad do you want it?! - Turn your business from good to great from 2020-08-21T06:30

James and Mark consider what differentiates great businesses from good businesses. In their usual informal but informative style they come up with 3 valuable tips drawn from the likes of Gary Pl...

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Ep14: Up Your Energy - Increase your energy levels (part 1 of 2) from 2020-08-14T06:30

High and consistent energy levels are crucial for personal and business success. This week James and Mark give 3 top tips to help improve energy levels drawing inspiration from motivational lege...

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Ep14: Up Your Energy - Increase your energy levels (part 1 of 2) from 2020-08-14T06:30

High and consistent energy levels are crucial for personal and business success. This week James and Mark give 3 top tips to help improve energy levels drawing inspiration from motivational lege...

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Ep13: Trust me, I'm an employee - Improve trust within your team from 2020-08-07T06:10

Mark and James reflect on the importance of trust between leaders and their teams. Using the co-founder of Netflix, Feargal Sharkey' and Mark's fashion sense, as usual, the duo come up with 3 gr...

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Ep13: Trust me, I'm an employee - Improve trust within your team from 2020-08-07T06:10

Mark and James reflect on the importance of trust between leaders and their teams. Using the co-founder of Netflix, Feargal Sharkey' and Mark's fashion sense, as usual, the duo come up with 3 gr...

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Ep12: Lancing your blind spots - Identify your weaknesses and thrive from 2020-07-31T06:15

James and Mark reflect on how ignoring your blind spots can have a painful impact on your profits. Pushing beyond Mark's teenage acne years, they call upon footballing legend Geoff Hurst, two ...

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Ep11: Are you wedded to Norm? - Set your business apart from others from 2020-07-24T06:15

James and Mark challenge business owners to rethink the Normal's in their sectors. Using weddings, Billy Idol and fish and chip shops as inspiration, they encourage you to establish new ways of ...

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Ep11: Are you wedded to Norm? - Set your business apart from others from 2020-07-24T06:15

James and Mark challenge business owners to rethink the Normal's in their sectors. Using weddings, Billy Idol and fish and chip shops as inspiration, they encourage you to establish new ways of ...

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Ep10: Pay more tax...So what? - Increase sales and grow profits from 2020-07-17T06:15

James and Mark talk about how business owners can pay more tax... by increasing their profits! With the help of zebras, wart hogs, a wolf and Metallica, they come up with 3 top tips to build y...

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IBC010: Pay more tax...So what? - Increase sales and grow profits from 2020-07-17T06:15

In this week's impromptu business chat James and Mark talk about how business owners can pay more tax... by increasing their profits! With the help of zebras, wart hogs, a wolf and Metallica, they ...

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Ep9: Ohhh do the Covid Hokey Cokey! - Help businesses coming in and out of lockdown from 2020-07-10T06:15

Mark and James discuss how to prepare for future localised lockdowns. Whether you're in or out, pick up some tips to shake it all about and do the Covid Hokey Cokey. And that's what its all abou...

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IBC009: Ohhh do the Covid Hokey Cokey! - Help businesses coming in and out of lockdown from 2020-07-10T06:15

In this latest Impromptu Business Chat, Mark and James discuss how to prepare for future localised lockdowns. Whether you're in or out, pick up some tips to shake it all about and do the Covid Hoke...

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Ep8: The Zone Rangers - Maximise your concentration levels and results from 2020-07-03T06:15

Mark and James have an impromptu business chat about how to get in the zone whilst working from home and drawing on the unlikely influences of Pearl Jam, Usain Bolt and Lance Armstrong.

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IBC008: The Zone Rangers - Maximise your concentration levels and results from 2020-07-03T06:15

Mark and James have an impromptu business chat about how to get in the zone whilst working from home and drawing on the unlikely influences of Pearl Jam, Usain Bolt and Lance Armstrong.

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Ep7: All aboard the Entrepreneur Ship - Help entrepreneurs start new businesses (part 1 of 2) from 2020-06-26T06:15

Mark and James have an impromptu business chat about starting a new business and building the belief to start that journey whilst questioning the validity of the moon landings!

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IBC007: All aboard the Entrepreneur Ship - Help entrepreneurs start new businesses (part 1 of 2) from 2020-06-26T06:15

Mark and James have an impromptu business chat about starting a new business and building the belief to start that journey whilst questioning the validity of the moon landings!

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Ep6: Business Resilience; Love It or Hate It - Build resilience in your business from 2020-06-19T06:15

Mark and James discuss 3 valuable tips on building business resilience based on the unlikely starting point of a jar of Marmite.

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IBC006: Business Resilience; Love It or Hate It - Build resilience in your business from 2020-06-19T06:15

In this impromptu business chat Mark and James discuss 3 valuable tips on building business resilience based on the unlikely starting point of a jar of Marmite.

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Ep5: Stress, Drugs and Leadership Roles - Help the wellbeing of business leaders from 2020-06-12T06:15

Mark and James discuss the alarming results from a recent survey on mental health for business owners and suggest 3 top tips to help release the strain.

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IBC005: Stress, Drugs and Leadership Roles - Help the wellbeing of business leaders from 2020-06-12T06:15

In this impromptu business chat, Mark and James discuss the alarming results from a recent survey on mental health for business owners and suggest 3 top tips to help release the strain.

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Ep4: Picking The Lock of Lockdown - Reopen your business after lockdown from 2020-06-05T07:05

With the phased relaxation of lockdown measures, James and Mark have an impromptu chat about how customers will react and how businesses can ensure they are making a profit as they open their do...

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Ep4: Picking The Lock of Lockdown - Reopen your business after lockdown from 2020-06-05T07:05

With the phased relaxation of lockdown measures, James and Mark have an impromptu chat about how customers will react and how businesses can ensure they are making a profit as they open their do...

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Ep3: The Office Is Dead, Long Live The Office - Work effectively from home from 2020-05-29T07:15

James and Mark have an impromptu chat about whether COVID-19 will topple the office as we once knew it in as they explore the potential impacts on you, your teams and your customers. As always, ...

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IBC003: The Office Is Dead, Long Live The Office - Work effectively from home from 2020-05-29T07:15

James and Mark have an impromptu chat about whether COVID-19 will topple the office as we once knew it in as they explore the potential impacts on you, your teams and your customers. As always, the...

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Ep2: Pricing in a Pandemic - Set your prices during COVID-19 from 2020-05-22T07:10

From price gouging to sustainable pricing for profit, in this episode, James and Mark have a thought provoking impromptu business chat that will leave you with not with top tips that you can app...

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Ep2: Pricing in a Pandemic - Set your prices during COVID-19 from 2020-05-22T07:10

From price gouging to sustainable pricing for profit, in this episode, James and Mark have a thought provoking impromptu business chat that will leave you with not with top tips that you can app...

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Ep1: To Furlough and Beyond - Use the job furlough scheme effectively from 2020-05-14T20:07:34

Listen to Business Advisory experts, James Lay and Mark Curtis, as they bounce around some impromptu views and ideas on how to use the ‘Job Retention Scheme’, also known as the ‘UK furlough sche...

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Ep1: To Furlough and Beyond - Use the job furlough scheme effectively from 2020-05-14T20:07:34

Listen to Business Advisory experts, James Lay and Mark Curtis, as they bounce around some impromptu views and ideas on how to use the ‘Job Retention Scheme’, also known as the ‘UK furlough sche...

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IBC001: To Furlough and Beyond - Use the job furlough scheme effectively from 2020-05-14T20:07:34

Listen to Business Advisory experts, James Lay and Mark Curtis, as they bounce around some impromptu views and ideas on how to use the ‘Job Retention Scheme’, also known as the ‘UK furlough scheme’...

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