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Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast

"Let"s talk Transformation" is a podcast for busy yet curious people who want to stay connected. Bite sized chunks of thoughts and ideas on transformation and change to inspire and inform you - be it about digital, culture, innovation, change or leadership... ! Connect with us to listen to dynamic and curious conversations about transformation.

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#159 Leading Transformation: Performance, Inclusion,...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2026/03/02

"What if the secret to leading change was simpler than you think?"Most change models are built for organizations, not people. They're layered, complex, and quietly ignore the messy, human reality of what it actually takes to shift human behaviour at scale.The journey of leadership in an era of constant change demands a shift from traditional, often performative models to a more human-centered approach. By integrating insights from high-performance environments like adaptive sports, leaders can

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41:29

#158 Future-Proof Your Business: AI Digital Marketing...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2026/02/23

The future of digital marketing isn’t about more content; it’s about deeper connections.In an age saturated with AI-generated content, how do businesses ensure their message resonates and builds trust?Wes and I discuss this shift, and that artificial intelligence is forcing us to be more human. For founder-led businesses, this means reflecting the founder’s values and convictions. Small businesses have a distinct advantage here, and large corporations struggle to replicate this personal touch but as

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38:12

#157 Beyond the Bias: Expansive Leadership for a New...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2026/02/16

Leadership isn’t about a position; it’s a lifelong practice.This perspective highlights the strategic use of informal networks and collaboration to drive systemic change. For decades, we have had the narrative focused on “fixing women” to fit leadership moulds rather than addressing systemic biases and looking at how to fix the system.In this conversation we explore how the very skills often dismissed as "soft"—context awareness, emotional agility, adaptive thinking, collaborative workload

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41:25

#156 Simply complex with Simon Copsey

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2026/02/09

Is complexity really complex of Productivity pretending to be complex ?Simon and I discuss why this is often observed in organizations. What appears as insurmountable complexity is often rooted in inefficient processes and workflows. The key is distinguishing between inherent complexity and self-imposed inefficiency. Complexity often feels like the default in organizations, making simplicity seem impossible. Given the blurring of boundaries, the shifting paradigms and the need for constant change,

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37:51

#155 The Empathic Leader with Melissa...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2026/02/02

Empathy is no longer a “soft skill”; it is a hard skill, a disciplined practice, and a foundational architecture for organizational successResearch shows that leaders effectively employing empathy boosted productivity by 87%, innovation by 86%, and profit by 84%. These aren’t just “soft skills”; they’re hard metrics that directly impact your bottom line.Melissa and I talk about why leaders often underestimate empathy and how to move past that. If you’ve ever felt like you’re hitting a wall in your

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39:57

#154 Transformation : a constellation of outcomes...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2026/01/26

The biggest illusion organisations have about being product-centric is that adopting buzzwords or frameworks alone guarantees success.What does it mean to move from KPIs to outcomes, from silos to more interconnected ecosystems of teams ?Moving from project to product is more than a process change; it’s a mindset shift. Tim and I discuss who to help organizations connect their outcomes, their work and their teams into living value streams so that they stop measuring activity and start measuring

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31:29

#153 The power of building community voice for...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2026/01/19

"the microphone is a mirror for our culture – when leaders start listening, cultures start changing..."What if your voice, not just your words, could build deeper trust and connection? Tom highlights that audio communication activates the brain’s pleasure centre. People often trust what they hear more than what they see.This trust mechanism is invaluable for leaders aiming to foster genuine two-way communication. It moves beyond formal messaging, making leaders more relatable. Human trust is

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52:37

#152 Smarter transformation with Rod Collins

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2026/01/12

Collective intelligence is the most important intelligent asset an organization has.The conventional wisdom of “command and control” in leadership is crumbling. A rapidly changing world demands a different management model, one built on “power with” rather than “power over.”Rod and I dig into why nobody is smarter than everyone and explore the power of collective intelligence in organisations. In a fast-moving world, a top-down hierarchy stymies progress and innovation; networks require different

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#151 Agentic-Human Reinvention with Nikki Barua

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2026/01/05

AI is changing work faster than people can change how they workThis requires a new approach to human adaptation, not just technology deployment.A rich discussion with Nikki about how to move past chaotic AI adoption to focused, fast-paced organizational learning cycles, understanding at the same time that AI speed is unprecedented. We explore how leaders can transform, innovate, and amplify their impact in the AI age.Many organizations are grappling with the “Shiny Object Syndrome” in AI adoption

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32:51

#150 Transforming conversations for change with Jeff...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/12/29

"The way we talk about change is more important than how we plan it.."88% of organizational change efforts fail to produce lasting results. What if the solution isn’t a new framework, but a new conversation?This episode challenges leaders to reconsider why change efforts fail, pointing to a surprising culprit: a lack of listening and communication. Jeff and I explore how shifting our approach to conversations can transform outcomes and build stronger, more adaptive organisations.We literally change

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47:39

#149 Relational leadership for sustainable impact...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/12/22

"Leadership is a collective ability. It’s not an individual skill set."Now more than ever this phrase rings true for leadership in teams, organisations and society as a whole. The inherited leadership model is destructive, not productive in today's interconnected world.Never has it been more important to challenge the status quo, to unlearn old formatting and build new patterns so that organisations and teams can thrive. The best way to avoid risk is to actually do nothing.- Celine's observation

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38:44

#148 Work different - How to Win with People in the...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/12/15

"If my top talent walked out tomorrow, or AI shook things up overnight, would I still know how to win with people ?"This is the question Kate and I discuss - the urgent need to rewire work and change the way we view talent, skills and the workplace. One of the shifts is moving from viewing individuals as mere “employees” to recognising them as “contributors.” This change fosters a sense of agency within any organizational system.The topic of agency highlights a crucial shift: workers have agency to

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39:31

#147 Constrained Independence : Square system...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/12/08

“Most organisations don’t fail through lack of strategy, but because the strategy never reaches the front line.”How do we ensure that our organisational strategytruly reaches the front lineof operations, preventing it from remaining solely at the board level?Matt & I delve into this critical challenge facing leaders today. We uncover how to bridge this gap, ensuring your strategic vision translates into frontline execution and sustained growth.The tension between “explore” (innovation) and

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43:46

#146 Curiosity based transformation with Julie Pham

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/12/01

"Think about how stretchy you are and what you accept. Where are your breaking points?"One particularly striking data point:70% of people face obstacles asking questions at work.This statistic underscores a core issue. Curiosity is often cited as a value, yet many environments make it unsafe to ask for clarification or challenge ideas. Fear of looking incompetent, challenging authority, or slowing down progress often silences valuable input.Julie and I discuss how curiosity, respect, and

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#145 In-formalising Transformation with Hilton Barbour

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/11/24

"it’s faster to implement a piece of technology than it is to get 10,000 people to stop doing what they’ve been doing for a decade and start to do new things and work in new ways"Hilton and I unpack the hidden dynamics of organizational change, and the influence of informal power dynamics on transformation. Most change programs falter, not due to strategy, but because leaders often overlook the invisible power of trust and connection networks. Amidst the 'talent' lists and org charts, do you know

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#144 Between you and AI with Andrea Iorio

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/11/10

"The future won’t belong to humans or machines, but to those who master the hybrid skill set combining AI literacy and human literacy."The future of work is not about humans versus machines. Instead, it belongs to those who master a unique hybrid skill set. This blend combines AI literacy with essential human capabilities. Literacy in today's world lies in the ability to learn, unlearn and relearn - this has never been more true as it is in today's partnership with Agentic AI. Andréa and I delve

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#143 Elevate Your Human Leadership with AI with...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/10/27

"Any AI you use today will be the worst AI you will use. You need to really learn how to challenge AI and learn how to have AI challenge you."Rasmus and I delve into the research and questions of how leaders can embrace AI to become more human in their leadership, and how can this accompany them on the journey of navigating uncertainty and a more transactional workplace. Currently less than 20% of leaders are ready for AI, despite it being a strategic necessity – it is an uncomfortable prospect that

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38:45

#142 Holistic Transformation: Aligning People & AI...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/10/13

"Holistic transformation is not just how are you implementing a piece of software, AI is a really good opportunity for us to start to explore this"Lindsay and I have a rich conversation diving deep into holistic transformation, the impact of AI, and how to navigate change in today’s rapidly evolving world. Organisational change management is often deployed too late, which speaks in favour of taking a holistic approach to transformation and asking from the outset: How do people change? How do they

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#141 Regenerative Entrepreneurship: Scaling Impact...

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/09/29

"What if the key to economic transformation lies not in bigger budgets or top-down directives, but in fostering community ownership and equitable systems?"Alfredo and I discuss the need for more regenerative financial models and to start really working in small communities and joining together into a network of networks. Current models are very redistributive (e.g. taxing success, subsidisation for those with no access) but pre-distribution gives everyone a stake; if communities win, everyone wins

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#140 Being Future Ready with Allister Frost

Let"s talk Transformation : The business leaders podcast ·

2025/09/15

“Everything we know, do, & think is already out of date because the world moves so quickly.”Allister and I discuss what being future ready really means in today's workplace. Everything we know, do and think is already obsolete – whilst a scary concept, it is also an empowering way to look at the world and identify what we can improve, a paradigm shift from the old adage of ‘if it ain’t broke’ …Curiosity is highlighted as one of the 3 leadership superpowers. It involves challenging and

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