The LeaderX Podcast with Lucy Barkas
You might have heard that there is a real leadership talent shortage - but what if you were just looking in the wrong place? What if there was a whole generation of leaders ready to step up and lead in business like no one else before them? The X-Gen are here, ready to step up, take control and lead with impact as LeaderX. The LeaderX generation was brought up in such specific social and economic circumstances that it makes them perfect to become a great leader...the problem is, you might not realise that it's YOU! This podcast helps you realise that you are ready and explain why. So, are you LeaderX?
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85 episodes
LeaderX on difficult conversations with Andrea Newton
If there is one topic that always comes up in Leadership Development Programme Planning it is difficult conversations, or lack of them.The ability to talk about the tough stuff is the fuel of high performance. Andrea Newton...
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Episode 46
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36:12
Lucy Barkas reflects Restarting the team and getting back to basics
In any leadership programme I do with teams, we do a levelling exercise. We get back to basics to discuss, what is the team for, who is on it and why does it matter? It doesn't matter whether it is a new team or one that has been a...
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Episode 45
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18:41
LeaderX 4 questions every team should know the answer to
David Wheatley joins the LeaderX podcast to share his 4 questions which create the foundation of any great team.David works with leaders who are engaged in transitions to new roles, new scope or improved results. Ori...
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Episode 44
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Lucy Barkas reflects on what I learned from my leadership mistakes
Leadership is hard and you won't have all of the answers. I have made mistakes and learned from them. And yet I have been kind to myself. I have owned my mistakes and taken responsibility. When I am at my worst I try to control everything. When...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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LeaderX with Michael Anderson on Remote Leadership
R. Michael Anderson, MBA, MA has a striking combination that creates truly impactful transformation in leaders – he has the real-life business success of founding, scaling and exiting three software companies, plus the educational background of...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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36:41
Lucy Barkas reflect on leading through crisis and authenticity
Every guest inspires me. Jonathan Hemmus helped me realise just how transferable leadership skills are, whether in crisis, engagement, strategy or decision making.It got me thinking about how authentic my leadership is and how my sabote...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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LeaderX with Jonathan Hemus author of Crisis Proof
Mishandled crises can devastate businesses, lives and livelihoods.Business Book Awards winner Jonathan Hemus joins us to discuss why leaders fail in a crisis and the 3 core skills that will help them thrive.Crisis Proo...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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35:06
Lucy Barkas reflects on mental health
My conversation with Rob Brady was enlightening. It moved me. So hear my reflections.
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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12:06
LeaderX with Rob Brady on Mental health and high performance
Mental Health has become a hot topic over the past 12 months and long may the conversations continue. Roby Brady and I discuss his own experience with suicide and how he has used it as a his purpose and focus in developing himself, his te...
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Episode 38
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Lucy Barkas reflects on Leadership wellbeing and coaching
Talking to Mari Williams helped me to remember why I choose to work in Leadership Coaching. Listen to my reflections about why the work we do is so important.Find out how LeaderX you are
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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LeaderX with Mari Williams - the Mind Architecht
In this episode we talk leadership wellbeing, and leading authentically. Leadership is a hard role, as you take responsibility for the people who follow you. You can carry a huge weight on your shoulders, and many leaders have felt this over th...
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Episode 38
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Leaderx with Aasia Baig and Jane Malyon
One of the questions I kept revisiting with clients is "How can I keep my team engaged?"So I asked two great female business owners who help show appreciation through food hampers and gifts. Jane has coached on communication ski...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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13:49
Lucy Barkas reflects on creating safety on team for innovation
Take 10 minutes to explore how you can be an innovative leader and the space you creates for others innovation.
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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LeaderX with Matti Hemmi on fearless innovation
Today we understand why some companies are more innovative than others and what is they key block to innovation.Matti is the founder of inKNOWation and he has been consulting, training, coaching and mentoring since 2006.He has w...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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Lucy Barkas reflects on imposter syndrome
I know I have had moments of anxiety or feeling out of my depth. What does imposter syndrome feel like for you?Listen to Lucy reflect on her own journey.
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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7:24
Lucy Barkas reflects on employee engagement
If ever there was a time for leaders to focus on employee engagement, 2020/21 was it. I hope that the focus has become a habit, a norm.Hear Lucy reflect on employee engagementCheck out our courses and take the LeaderX scorecard ...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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LeaderX with Tara Halliday on imposter syndrome
Have you ever walked in the room and felt like you don't belong?Or been asked to speak at a meeting and feel like a fraud?Or had that dread that you will be found out?That's imposter syndrome.Tara Halliday, author, coach and...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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Lucy Barkas reflects on how to hold a brilliant meeting
If you heard Caterina and Lucy talk about meetings, you know they both know their stuff. Lucy reflects on some of her meeting mistakes and gives her best tips to stop you from making the same mistakes
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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Hybrid working. What leaders need to think about
A one off reflections and top tips for leaders considering hybrid working and how to do it successfully.
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Leader X with Caterina Kostoula on Holding Successful Meetings
We all know what it's like to have bad meetings. We have all been in them and if we are honest, we have probably run them. Caterina Kostoula Executive & Team Coach, Founder, knows a thing or two about meetings. In...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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LeaderX with Fred Copestake on partnering skills
What is the Sales and Leadership superpower of the 2020's. Join Lucy Barkas as she delves into the topic with Fred Copestake, author of Selling through pertnership skills. Fred Copestake is a consultant, trainer, coach and an expert in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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International womens day 2021 Lucy Barkas on BBC Radio
A short recording of the interview on BBC Hereford and Worcester on International Womens Day, Meghan Markle and THAT interview and why we celebrate #IWD
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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Lucy Barkas Reflects on leadership belief
Self belief, belief in others, a belief in something bigger than yourself... leadership trades in the currency of beliefs.Listen to my reflections following the conversation with Lee evans
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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LeaderX with Lee Evans on 3 core leadership fundamentals
Lee Evans , founder and Head Coach at Mind Power Solutions, is a high performance coach, specialising in High Performance Coaching Programmes with military and ex military leaders. He's spent the last 29 years on a journey to under...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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