Helping Organisations Thrive with Julian Roberts

Allison Ness | Thriving in Chaos: Leading Through Perpetual Disruption

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Allison Ness as we explore how leaders can navigate the constant state of disruption and change in today’s workplace, contrasting it with traditional views of organisational transformation.We explore how disruptions differ from planned changes, noting that change is no longer finite with a clear start and end—it’s now an ongoing, layered process. Disruptions are often more impactful, triggering emotional responses and creating a sense of overwhelm.To combat this, Allison shares how leaders can empower themselves by focusing on what they can control. Allison dives into the importance of creating safe spaces for leaders to reflect on their experiences, recognising the isolation that can come with leadership during turbulent times.Finally, we emphasise the need for vulnerability and normalising emotions, showing that acknowledging and sharing these feelings can help leaders and their teams manage disruption as a unit.
 
Connect with Allison:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonness/
 
 
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If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com
 
You can buy my book "Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFTYN2Y2
 
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Julian Roberts | Leadership Lessons: Crafting Resilient Teams for Today's Challenges

In this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, the roles are reversed as Dr. Susan Kahn steps in as host, while I, Julian Roberts, take on the role of guest.Susan expertly guides the conversation as we dive into my recently released book, Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams. Together, we explore key themes from the book, including my personal insights, experiences, and proven strategies for overcoming challenges and achieving success as a team.Through thoughtful questioning, Susan brings out the deeper layers of our discussion on topics such as psychological safety, remote working, resilient leadership, as well as the relevance of the myth of Icarus. Her prompts encourage a rich exploration of how these themes can be applied to today’s organisational challenges to ultimately help build resilient teams.
 
Connect with Julian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesroberts/
Website: https://www.julianrobertsconsulting.com/
 
 
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If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com
 
You can buy my book "Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFTYN2Y2
 
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Dana S. Diaz | Toxic Leadership Exposed: Navigating Workplace Narcissism

In this weeks episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Dana S Diaz as we dive deep into the topic of narcissism in the workplace, unpacking how it manifests, how to recognise it, and the strategies we can use to manage its impact.We start by discussing what narcissism looks like in a professional environment and what makes someone narcissistic. Often characterised by self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy, working with narcissistic leaders can be a challenge. Dana shares ways we can navigate the challenges of working with a narcissistic leader without being controlled by their demands, along with practical strategies for safeguarding and protecting yourself in a narcissistic work environment.
 
Connect with Dana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-s-diaz-208927298/
Website: https://danasdiaz.com/
 
 
 
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If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com
 
You can buy my book "Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFTYN2Y2
 
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Angela Watson | The Power of Your Inner Soundtrack: Conducting Thoughts for Growth

In this weeks episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we explore changing your "inner soundtrack" — the constant stream of thoughts, feelings, and internal dialogue that influence how you navigate both personal and professional challenges.Our guest, Angela Watson, shares powerful insights on how increasing awareness of this internal dialogue can lead to greater self-awareness and personal growth. She emphasises that while we can’t always control the soundtrack playing in our minds, we do have the power to choose which channels we tune into.By becoming more conscious of the channels we’re listening to, we can effectively manage the negative thoughts that may be holding us back from reaching our full potential. Angela provides practical strategies to identify and reframe negative self-talk, develop healthier mental habits, and curate an inner dialogue that aligns with your goals and well-being.
 
Connect with Angela:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelawatsoncoach/
Website: https://angelawatson.co.uk/
 
 
 
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If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com
 
You can buy my book "Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFTYN2Y2
 
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Dr. Rana Al-Falaki | Emotional Agility: The Hidden Key to Effective Leadership

Can we truly master our emotions?In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive we are joined by Dr. Rana Al-Falaki as we dive into the essential skills every leader needs to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace. The conversation highlights the critical role emotional intelligence plays in leadership, emphasising that leaders who can control their emotions are better equipped to inspire, motivate, and maintain a productive team environment. With self-awareness forming the foundation to enhanced emotional intelligence, Rana shares practices that we can implement into our daily lives to enhance our self-awareness. With increased self-awareness we learn how we can effectively and authentically interpret and regulate our emotions.
 
Connect with Rana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rana/
Website: http://www.lightchangescoaching.com/
 
 
 
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If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com
 
You can buy my book "Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFTYN2Y2
 
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Joe Pane | Emotional Fitness: The Key to Dynamic Leadership in Modern Workplaces

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Joe Pane as we dive deep into the concept of emotional fitness and its critical role in effective leadership.We start by defining emotional fitness, distinguishing it from emotional intelligence, and exploring why it is essential for leaders to cultivate this trait in today’s dynamic work environments. Our discussion covers the five key focus points of emotional fitness, and Joe emphasises the essential part that our emotional compass has in this framework. Joe shares practical strategies for developing these skills as a leader, honing in on the importance of mindfulness practices and the power of re-tuning our focus. We also explore how leaders can encourage emotional fitness practices within their teams, to ultimately drive engagement, positivity, and opportunity.
 
Connect with Joe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepaneinsights/
Website: http://www.joepane.com.au/
 
 
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If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com
 
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Alison Smith | Metaphors in Business: A Fresh Perspective on Problem-Solving

Have you ever considered the power of using metaphors in a business context?Join this weeks episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we are joined by Alison Smith to explore how to unlock a business breakthrough with the power of metaphors. We open the episode by delving into how Alison first encountered the power of metaphors. With real life examples, Alison shares why metaphors are so powerful: they allow us to step out of a situation and assess patterns from a better vantage point. With this perspective and mindset shift, we can find solutions to our problems. Alison shares proven strategies and advice as to how we can effectively guide teams to address their problems as metaphors, emphasising how this perspective shift ultimately leads to enhanced team collaboration.
 
Connect with Alison:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonsmitheu/
Website: http://alisonsmith.co/
 
 
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If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com
 
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Meridith Alexander | From Boulder to Breakthrough: Mastering Your Inner Game

Feel inspired as we are joined by Meridith Alexander on this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where she shares the “Boulder Story” that changed her outlook on life, and how it can change yours too.As Meridith shares the boulder story - the devastating day that her daughter got severely injured in a boulder incident - we delve into the emotions that Meridith experienced and the strategies that she used when in the face of such an adversity. Meridith explains the importance of understanding that we cannot control the outer game but we can control the inner game: our mindset. With our mindset being such a powerful thing, Meridith shares how we can practice being the sovereign of our own minds and highlights how this begins with asking yourself the right questions. With practical strategies and tips on how to shift your mindset, Meridith guides us through how adversity can cultivate both resilience and personal growth.
 
Connect with Meridith:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridith-alexander-skylimit/
Website: http://www.meridithalexander.com/
 
 
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If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com
 
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