Episodes
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S6 Ep10: Fostering a Supportive Work Culture: Lucy Hunte
In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, Clare is joined by Lucy Hunte to discuss various challenges and opportunities faced by leaders in the workplace. They address topics such as remote work, mental health and wellbeing, attracting talent, and the impact of AI. With her experience as a leader…
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S6 Ep9: Adapting to Career Transitions and Developing a Support Network: Helen Bunch
In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, Clare is joined by Helen Bunch, the Executive Managing Director for Wates Residential, to explore the importance of developing a strong support network and seeking both support and challenge from mentors and peers. Helen also shares her career journey,...
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S6 Ep8: Practical Strategies for Successful Digital Transformation: Dr Antonio Weiss
In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Dr Antonio Weiss, Senior Partner at the PSC to discuss the importance of practical approaches in digital transformation, user-centred design, and utilising technology to transform public services. Unlocking Leadership,...
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S6 Ep7: Improving Performance Through Psychological Safety: Dr Sam Mather
In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Dr Sam Mather, Head of Leadership and Talent at Thames Water, to discuss how you can improve performance within your business through psychological safety. Dr Mather shares her journey of exploring the neuroscience behind...
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S6 Ep6: Driving Innovation through Diversity and Inclusion: Rebecca Rodger
In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Rebecca Rodger, the Apprenticeship and Talent Development Manager for Ricoh UK. Listen now as they discuss the importance of understanding the individual and fostering a culture of trust and authenticity within…
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S6 Ep5: How Data Management Evolved From Collection to Value Creation: David Reed
In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with David Reed, the Chief Knowledge Officer and Evangelist at DataIQ as they discuss the evolution of data management and its transformation from a collection activity to a tool for value creation. In this episode, David shares...
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S6 Ep4: The Importance of Purpose and Inclusion in the Workplace: Helen Tomlinson
In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Helen Tomlinson, the Head of Talent and Inclusion at the Adecco Group and the UK government's first Menopause Employment Champion. Listen as they discuss the importance of purpose and inclusion in the workplace, as well as...
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S6 Ep3: Navigating the Peaks and Troughs of Data Science: Dan Kellet
In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Dan Kellet, Chief Data Officer at Capital One UK. Listen as they delve into topics such as the fundamentals of data science, the importance of curiosity in data professionals and the role of data science in decision-making...
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S6 Ep2: The Intersection of Skills, Talent, and Diversity in Tech: Nimmi Patel
In this podcast episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Nimmi Patel, Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK as they discuss the intersection of skills, talent, and diversity in the tech industry and the importance of digital literacy within the workplace.…
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S6 Ep1: Leading Change in a Highly Regulated Environment: Catherine Abrey
In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter is joined by Catherine Abrey, the Group Head of Organisational Development and Leadership at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Over their conversation, they discuss the importance of change and self-awareness in leadership...
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Welcome to Unlocking Leadership 2023
Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders. We blend real-life...
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S5 Ep7: Authenticity and Empathetic Leadership: Rachel Jones
In our latest Unlocking Leadership episode, Clare speaks to Rachel Jones, Director of Talent, Learning, Engagement, Cultural Change, Inclusion, Performance and Organisational Design at Sodexo. Sodexo is a leading brand in the services sector, providing food services and facilities management to...
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S5 Ep6: Trailblazing through apprenticeships and bringing data to life: Damian Jacobs
This week, Clare talks to Damian Jacobs, from Lloyds Banking Group about all things apprenticeships. Damian discusses why he’s a huge advocate for data training through apprenticeships, and his experience being chair of the Trailblazer Group which established the Data Technician Level 3 standard...
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S5 Ep5: The growing world of data in sport: Mark Carey
This week’s guest is Mark Carey, data analyst for The Athletic and co-host of The Football Analytics Podcast, where Mark combines his love of the game with his knowledge of football statistics and data analytics. Mark and Clare discuss his background in research and statistics, getting started in...
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S5 Ep4: Diversity and inclusion in a data landscape: Belinda Finch
Belinda Finch is an experienced Group Chief Information Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the technology industry. Skilled in Business Process Design, Business Case, IT Strategy, Business Transformation, and Senior Stakeholder Management, Belinda brings together all existing IT...
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S5 Ep3: Curiosity, taking chances and the early days of data: Caroline Carruthers
Caroline Carruthers is an award-winning data expert and co-founder of global data consultancy Carruthers and Jackson. She was one of the first women to take on the role of Chief Data Officer in the UK public sector for Network Rail and has worked across multiple industries to build data…
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S5 Ep2: The human impact of digital transformation with Liz Williams MBE
Liz Williams is a long-term campaigner on the importance of everyone benefitting from digital technology. Liz is currently CEO of FutureDotNow, but prior to this she was Director of Digital Society for BT Group, responsible for their digital and social inclusion strategies and cross-sector...
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S5 Ep1: Leading through growth with Peter Rabey
Peter Rabey is the host of The Leadership Learns Podcast and experienced Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of the X4 Group, an award-winning international talent partner employing over 200 people in the UK, USA, New Zealand and Germany. Clare and Peter discuss the business landscape of the...
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S4 Ep7: Data, Deployment and Durability: Rising to the top in male-dominated fields, with Robin Sutara, Chief Data Officer at Microsoft UK
On today's episode, the last of Season Four, Clare is joined by Robin Sutara, Chief Data Officer at Microsoft UK. They discuss her amazing career, which has taken her from the military to the law, and on to a role leading Microsoft UK's data team. At each turn, Robin has faced an industry…
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S4 Ep6: The Challenge of Reinventing a Business with Steve Challouma, General Manager at Bird's Eye
As the world around us changes, so to the requirements for our businesses to stay at the top of their game. That's what this week's guest, Steve Challouma, experienced when he took on the role of General Manager at frozen food brand Bird's Eye. How can you bring a legendary commercial property…
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S4 Ep5: Data Leadership, with Pye Nyunt, Head of Insight and Innovation at the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Data can be transformational to business, social enterprises and public policy bodies alike, and in this episode of Unlocking Leadership, Clare is joined by Pye Nyunt from the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to look at his work in the world of data. Data has allowed Pye and his employer to...
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S4 Ep4: Apprenticeships, Internships and Graduates: New early career pathways with Jenny Taylor
On this week's episode of Unlocking Leadership, Clare is joined by Jenny Taylor, Apprenticeship and Student Programme Manager at IBM. They discuss the many ways that career starts and development have evolved, and how the traditional higher education route is no longer the only acceptable…
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S4 Ep3: The Great Resignation, with Nick Billingham, Managing Director at Charity People
On this week's episode of Unlocking Leadership, Clare is joined by Nick Billingham, the Managing Director of Charity People, to look at the concept of the 'great resignation' and whether the trend of employees looking for change is really holding true in 2022. They also touch upon a wide range of...
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S4 Ep2: The Squiggly Career: How to make the most of a varied resume with Kerensa Jennings
On this week's episode of Unlocking Leadership, Clare is joined by Professor Kerensa Jennings, Senior Advisor at BT Data and AI Solutions. They discuss the idea of a 'squiggly career' and how the unexpected twists and turns of life's journey can make you a better, more adaptive and more...
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S4 Ep1: Igniting Your Business with Andrew Selley, CEO at Bidcorp UK
On this first episode of the new series of Unlocking Leadership, Clare Carpenter speaks to Andrew Selley, CEO of Bidcorp UK and author of Ignite Your Business, about the challenges he's faced in adapting to the new work environment, and where he feels there are opportunities to create a spark…
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S3 Ep7: How to make big changes in a big company (with Becky Hogan and Cheryl McKown)
On this week's episode of Leadership 2020 – the finale of Season Three – Clare speaks to Becky Hogan and Cheryl McKown from Bupa, about how they brought the apprenticeship scheme to a huge organisation, changing the lives of young people (as well as company culture!) along the way. Hosted by…
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S3 Ep6: How to bring purpose to your organisation (with Chris Blackwell)
On this week's episode of Leadership 2020, Clare speaks to Chris Blackwell, founder of Purpose Led Performance, about the quest for a driving purpose in your business, and how that impacts the motivation of you and your team. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for…
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S3 Ep5: How personality impacts leadership (with Nicole Sorrell)
On this week Leadership 2020, Clare is joined by Nicole Sorrell, Director of Lumina Learning Global, to discuss how unlocking the truth about your personality can help your interactions with, and management of, those around you. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for...
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S3 Ep4: How technology is changing leadership (with Mark Simpson)
On this week's episode of Leadership 2020, Clare is joined by Mark Simpson, Head of Consultancy at Armour Risk Management, to discuss the challenges facing leaders in workplaces that are being impacted by the pace of technological developments. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced and edited by…
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S3 Ep3: How to bring sustainability to your workplace (with Abigail Bulley)
On this week's episode of Leadership 2020, Clare is joined by Abigail Bulley founder of Little Bee Community, who discusses the challenges and advantages of bringing a sustainable, environmental agenda into the workplace. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot....
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S3 Ep2: How to lead a tech team (with Sam Carr)
On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare is joined by Sam Carr, Head of Software Development at Tesco, to talk about the challenges of transitioning from junior tech roles to management positions, and the unique test that is corralling software developers. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced and...
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S3 Ep1: How to turn around a struggling organisation (with Kim Gieske)
On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare is joined by Kim Gieske, HR Director at Planet Organic, to talk about how management and leadership techniques can turn around a struggling organisation. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot. Visit our website to learn more...
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S2 Ep9: How to be a better middle manager (with Melanie Eusebe)
On this week's episode – the last of season two – Clare is speaking to Melanie Eusebe, entrepreneur, Chair of the Black British Business Awards, and professor of leadership, about the trials and tribulations facing an organisation's middle-management and those new to the line managing process....
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S2 Ep8: How to mix data and entrepreneurship (with Kim Nilsson)
On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare is talking to Kim Nilsson, astronomer turner entrepreneur who discusses the transition from science to business, and how to make the most of the exciting opportunities surrounding data. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot. Recorded by...
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S2 Ep7: How to have the tough conversations (with Evan Harris)
On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare is speaking to Evan Harris about how to motivate and, when the circumstances call for it, have tough conversations with under-performing employees. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot. Visit our website to learn more about Unlocking...
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S2 Ep6: How to lead at speed (with Sophie Devonshire)
On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare is speaking to Sophie Devonshire, CEO of the Caffeine Partnership and author of Superfast: Lead at speed. They discuss how pace can drive better performance in the workplace. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot. Recorded by Kelly...
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S2 Ep5: What will the workforce of the future look like? (with Aidan Cramer)
On this week's episode of Leadership 2020, Clare is joined by Aidan Cramer, co-founder and CEO of JobLab. They discuss the emerging employment and managerial trends in start-ups and how that will impact the way we work in years to come. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for…
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S2 Ep4: Where does business culture come from? (with Jane Adshead-Grant)
On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare is joined by Jane Adshead-Grant, a coach who works with organisations to improve their work culture. That's the subject they're tackling today: how to enrich the productivity of your workplace by improving its culture. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by...
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S2 Ep3: How can we get more women into leadership (with Sue Macmillan)
On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare is speaking again to Sue Macmillan, COO at Mumsnet, about creating a workplace that encourages more women into management and leadership roles, and how, as a woman, you might take advantage of these opportunities. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick...
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S2 Ep2: How can finance help leaders (with Paul Richmond)
On this week's episode of Leadership 2020, Clare Carpenter is joined by Paul Richmond, Group Director of Finance and Resources at Watford Community Housing, to discuss the role that finance can play in enabling leaders to perform at a higher standard. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick...
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S2 Ep1: Leading On and Off the Pitch (with Crista Cullen)
On this week's episode of Leadership 2020, Clare Carpenter is joined gold medal winning Olympian and field hockey star Crista Cullen to talk about translating sporting leadership into conservation projects. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot. Recorded by Kelly Richmond....
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S2: Meet Your Host: Clare Carpenter
Leadership 2020 returns for its second season next week, but, ahead of that, the podcast's host, Clare Carpenter, is here to re-introduce you to the show and what you might get out of it, wherever you are on your management and leadership journey. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced and edited by...
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S1 Ep9: How to make the most of an interview opportunity (with Nancy Scott)
On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare Carpenter is speaking to Nancy Scott, managing director of talent management agency Why Apply. They tackle a range of issues around recruitment and applications, looking at the situation from the position of those hiring and those looking to move into new...
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S1 Ep8: How to create a more diverse workplace (with Sasha Burgoyne)
On this week's episode of Leadership 2020, Clare Carpenter is joined by Sasha Burgoyne, a project manager and diversity champion at Softwire to discuss the benefits that can be reaped from a more diverse workplace, and how leaders can help achieve that. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick...
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S1 Ep7: How to motivate your team (with Victoria Hills)
On this week's episode of Leadership 2020, Clare Carpenter is joined by Victoria Hills, CEO of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) to discuss motivating teams in order to get the best out or work forces large and small, as well as starting new jobs and making your mark. Hosted by Clare...
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S1 Ep6: How to lead a remote team (with Sean Williams)
On this week's Leadership 2020 podcast, Clare Carpenter is talking to Sean Williams, CEO of Corndel, about the challenges facing leaders dealing with a remote and part-time work force. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot. Visit our website to learn more about Unlocking...
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S1 Ep5: How can leaders make better use of data? (with Alison Ettridge)
On this week's Leadership 2020 podcast, Clare Carpenter is joined by Alison Ettridge, managing director of Talent Intuition, to discuss how data is changing businesses and the ways that leaders approach and understand their teams. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot.…
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S1 Ep4: How can you achieve work-life balance? (with Sue Macmillan)
On this week's podcast, Clare Carpenter is talking to Sue Macmillan, COO at Mumsnet, about how to achieve the ever important work-life balance, both for yourself and, as a leader, for your team. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot. Visit our website to learn more about...
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S1 Ep3: What makes a good leader? (with Evan Harris)
On this week's Leadership 2020, Clare Carpenter is speaking to Evan Harris about perhaps the biggest question in leadership: what is it that makes someone a good leader? Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot. Visit our website to learn more about Unlocking Leadership Follow...
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S1 Ep2: How can you create a better team culture? (with Yemi Olagbaiye)
On this week's Leadership 2020 podcast, Clare Carpenter is joined by Yemi Olagbaiye, Head of Sales at Softwire, to discuss the challenges and complexities facing leaders seeking to improve and develop their team culture. Hosted by Clare Carpenter. Produced by Nick Hilton for Podot. Visit our...
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