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The Business of Being Brilliant

Organisational expert Helen Beedham explores the human side of work. She talks to business leaders, academics, authors and other experts about what’s helped them to work at their best and how we can create organisations where everyone can flourish. Tune in for some honest reflections, some wise advice and a host of practical suggestions to help you and your business succeed. Find the show notes at www.helenbeedham.com.

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00:30:42

S10 Ep 21: How to Be Good Enough at Work with Michael...

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2025/10/26

Can the secret to thriving at work be about being “good enough” rather than exceptional? In this episode, Helen Beedham sits down with award-winning journalist, careers counsellor, and Financial Times contributor Michael Skapinker to unravel why letting go of perfectionism could be transformational for managers and teams. Together, they explore the parallels between parenting and leadership, and offer practical advice for creating healthier, more empowered workplaces.Helen and Michael chat about:⭐️

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00:30:28

S10 Ep 20: How to Be Fearless in Life and Work with...

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2025/10/12

What does it really mean to be fearless at work and is it about confidence, risk-taking, privilege, or something deeper? In this episode, Helen Beedham sits down with globally recognised tech founder, author, CEO, and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Soulaima Gourani, to rethink what it means to dance through life and career challenges, rather than simply climb ladders. Together, they unpack how setbacks, risk, and an authentic sense of self can fuel our most brilliant moves in business and

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00:33:47

S10 Ep19: How Workers Young and Old Can Thrive Amidst...

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2025/09/28

How is AI impacting our jobs, careers, and sense of purpose at work? Who stands to win or lose as the pace of change accelerates? In this episode Helen Beedham chats to Rob Garlick, author, consultant, and former Head of Innovation & Technology at Citi Global Insights, to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping opportunities, job quality, and the very skills we need to succeed, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned leader.Together, Helen and Rob explore:⭐️ How AI is already

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00:35:01

S10 Ep18: How to Make Work Meaningful with Professor...

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2025/09/14

What does “meaningful work” really mean, and why is it so crucial not just for personal fulfilment but for building healthier, higher-performing organisations? In this thought-provoking episode, Helen Beedham is joined by Professor Ying Zhou, Director of the Future of Work Research Centre at the University of Surrey and a leading expert in job quality and employee wellbeing to unpack the latest research, challenge some big myths, and share actionable insights for leaders, managers and anyone curious

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00:36:15

S10 Ep17: How to Build a Happy Team with Nic Marks

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2025/08/31

What does happiness at work really mean, and how can leaders and managers practically build happier and higher performing teams? In this episode, Helen sits down with Nic Marks, renowned happiness statistician, founder of Friday Pulse, and author of the forthcoming book Happiness is a Serious Business, to debunk myths, share data-led insights, and lay out powerful yet simple actions for improving happiness at work.Together, they explore:⭐️ Why happiness isn’t a permanent state or a destination, and

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00:36:03

S10 Ep16: How to Grow Wellbeing Skills with Thomas...

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2025/08/17

Why do so many workplace wellbeing initiatives fall short, and what would it look like if everyone, not just HR or a handful of “champions” were equipped with real wellbeing skills for daily life at work? In this episode, Helen sits down with Thomas Roulet, Professor of Organisational Sociology and Leadership at Cambridge Judge Business School and co-author of the new book Wellbeing Intelligence: Building Better Mental Health at Work, to explore what it truly means to bake wellbeing into the DNA of

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00:32:54

S10 Ep 15: How to Live Your Values Every Day with...

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2025/08/03

How do you create a workplace where company values aren’t just words on a website, but the DNA of how people treat each other and do business every single day? In this episode, Helen talks to David Hutchinson, CEO and Founder of PeopleCheck, a global leader in background screening checks renowned for championing transparency, compliance, and kindness, to uncover what it really takes to build organisations where values come alive in every interaction.Together, they explore:⭐️ What genuine, lived

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00:35:42

S10 Ep 14: How to Encourage Critical Thinking with...

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2025/07/20

What does it really take to foster genuine critical thinking at work beyond just ‘debate’ or ‘criticism’ and why is it essential in today’s rapidly changing, AI-powered business world? In this episode, Helen talks to Dr. Arlene Egan, CEO of Roffey Park Institute and author of Confidence in Critical Thinking, to unpack how leaders and teams can cultivate curiosity, ask better questions, and build cultures where honest debate, openness, and even vulnerability fuel high performance.Together, they

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00:33:21

S10 Ep 13: How to Bring Purpose and Performance...

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2025/07/06

What does it really mean to fuse purpose and performance at work, and why does it matter for both organisations and individuals? In this episode, Helen sits down with Madhavi Bhasin, global HR leader and Head of Purpose-Driven Performance at Udemy, the AI-powered skills development platform, to explore how companies can put employees’ sense of meaning and fulfillment at the heart of high performance without compromising results.Together, they chat about:⭐️ What “purpose-driven performance” really

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00:35:53

S10 Ep 12: How to Make Work Fair with Siri Chilazi

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2025/06/22

What does workplace fairness actually mean and how do we tackle unfairness in practical, evidence-based ways? In this episode, Helen speaks to Siri Chilazi, senior researcher at Harvard Kennedy School's Women and Public Policy Program and co-author of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results, to get to the heart of how organisations can create truly fair environments where everyone has an equal chance to succeed to their full potential.Together, they discuss: ⭐️ What “fairness at

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00:36:37

Ep 11: ‘How to Move Away from Command and Control’...

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2025/06/08

How do you build a fast-growing, distributed organisation that balances both freedom and consistency and avoids the pitfalls of old-school ‘command and control’ leadership? In this episode, Helen sits down with Amrit Singh, Chief Operating Officer at the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), to explore exactly what it takes to lead with trust, delegate decision-making and thrive during ambitious, high-speed growth.Together, they unpack: ⭐️ How the NIoT designed a flexible, regional model with no

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00:32:59

S10 Ep 10: How to Uncover Hidden Frustrations at Work...

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2025/05/25

Why do seemingly small interactions at work sometimes spark big reactions, and how can understanding our underlying needs transform the way we handle conflict? In this episode, Helen sits down with Alice Sheldon, a psychologist, educator, creator of Needs Understanding, and author of *Why Weren’t We Taught This at School?* to shine a light on those “fingerprint needs” and the hidden frustrations we all carry with us into the workplace.Together, they explore: ⭐️ What “needs” really are, not just

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00:34:09

S10 Ep 09: How to get on with a dysfunctional boss...

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2025/05/11

How do you deal with a tricky boss and how can you build resilience and thrive if you’re working for one? In this episode, Helen sits down with Eric Charran, technology executive, author, and former leader at Microsoft and Capital One to take a deeper look at why so many of us encounter difficult managers, and most importantly, what we can do about it.Together, they explore: ⭐️ The typical unhelpful behaviours and archetypes of dysfunctional managers, and why these patterns repeat themselves in the

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00:34:01

S10 Ep 08: How to get past the quick fix with Steve...

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2025/04/27

How do quick fix solutions impact the way we approach organisational challenges, and what's the alternative? In this episode I chat with Steve Hearsum, an experienced organisational consultant, coach, and author. Together, we explore why quick fixes in the business world are so tempting yet problematic; we also discuss the human side of transformation.Join us as we explore how to: ⭐️ Recognise the allure of quick fixes while understanding their long-term implications. ⭐️ Equip yourself with the

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00:34:39

S10 Ep 07: How to spot what others miss, with Gill...

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2025/04/13

How can organisational culture shape the language we use and the decisions we make? In this fascinating episode, I chat to Gill Ereaut, researcher, author, and organisational consultant. Together, we explore the intricate world of organisational language and how it reveals deep-seated cultural norms and assumptions.Join us as we explore how to: ⭐️ Spot language patterns that unveil an organisation's hidden culture and unspoken norms. ⭐️ Encourage individuals to become sleuths of their own work

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00:33:05

S10 Ep 06: How to deliver brilliantly for growth with...

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2025/03/30

How can organisations deliver for growth even amidst unending changes and tight deadlines? In this episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Professor Adam Boddison OBE, CEO of the Association for Project Management, who sheds light on the intersection of project management and leadership under pressure.We explore how organisations can empower their teams to deliver more effectively by: ⭐️ Emphasising the importance of strategic planning and recognising that "projects don't go wrong,

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00:32:43

S10 Ep 05: How to Bridge the Knowing-Doing Gap during...

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2025/03/16

Are you ready to learn how to successfully bridge the knowing-doing gap during change in your organisation? In this episode of The Business of Being Brilliant, join me, Helen Beedham, as I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Rupert Brown, Chief People Officer and author of the forthcoming leadership book "Mind the Gap." Together, we explore the fascinating world of organisational change and uncover strategies to navigate the complexities of transformation in today's dynamic

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00:31:21

S10 Ep 04: How to Explore People’s Motivations with...

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2025/03/02

How do you discover what truly motivates people in their careers? In this episode I sat down with Thomas Harwell, Head of Talent Engagement and Diversity Recruiting at Google for Europe, Middle East and Africa. We discuss how understanding personal motivations and creating meaningful career paths can lead to flourishing workplaces.In this episode we explore:⭐️ Understanding that careers make sense looking backwards, and encouraging regular reflection on career goals; ⭐️ Promoting transparent

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00:31:29

S10 03: Making Flexibility Fairer with Claire Campbell

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2025/02/16

How can we ensure that flexibility in the workplace is accessible and fair for everyone? This week, I am thrilled to dive into an enlightening conversation with Claire Campbell, Chief Executive of the award-winning social enterprise Timewise. We explore the pressing issue of making flexible working arrangements more equitable in our post-pandemic world.We also discuss how Claire and Timewise are driving positive change by: ⭐️ Exploring innovative solutions such as AI software to create intelligent

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00:34:05

S10 E02: Minimising bad decisions with Adrian Kelly

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2025/02/02

How can you reduce bad decisions in both personal and professional contexts? This week, I'm thrilled to share a captivating conversation with Adrian Kelly, author of "The Success Complex" and an expert in decision-making under pressure. We explore how intellectual humility and resilience can lead to better decision-making and more effective leadership.We also discuss how we can: ⭐️ Encourage people to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and to seek feedback and support. ⭐️ Use historical

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