Helping Organisations Thrive with Julian Roberts

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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Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier | Strategic Resilience: Building a Leader's Blueprint for Thriving in Uncertainty

Dial in to this weeks episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we have the pleasure of Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier as we explore the strategic elements of building resilience as a leader.Stripping it back to the basics, Marie-Helene shares the definitions of resilience and more specifically, strategic resilience, whilst also sharing why a strategic plan is vital to successful resilience. Listen on as Marie-Helene walks us through where a leader can start with making a strategic plan. Marie-Helene offers impactful exercises and practices and delves into the behaviours required to successfully execute and maintain such a plan. As we wrap up the episode you will find yourself feeling inspired and equipped to tackle resilience more strategically.
 
Connect with Marie-Helene:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/
Website: http://www.drmarie-helene.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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Leah Mether | Embracing Uncertainty: How Leaders Guide Teams Through Change

In this weeks episode of Helping Organisations Thrive we are joined by Leah Mether as we explore leading people through change and uncertainty.With an emphasis on people skills and the importance of these skills, we address the biggest challenges that leaders face when guiding people through change and uncertainty. Leah shares how imperative it is that a leader embraces the change first, before being able to effectively guide their team, and shares tips and advice on how to do so. Leah moves on by discussing effective ways, and frameworks, to lead your teams through change and uncertainty. We discuss communication and behaviour, and ways that leaders can find the sweet spot between empathy and accountability in times of uncertainty.
 
Connect with Leah:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/
Website: https://leahmether.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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Alice Reeves | Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Potential in the Workplace

Join this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we have the pleasure of welcoming back Alice Reeves, to explore neurodiversity in the workplace.As we begin delving into this subject, Alice shares the misconceptions of neurodiversity in the workplace and emphasises the importance of remembering that neurodiversity manifests differently in everybody. Having discussed the definitions and misconceptions of neurodiversity, Alice advises how leaders can support their neurodivergent employees, from communication adaptation, to really getting to know your teams and their preferred ways of working. Actively supporting your neurodivergent employees also comes with making fair accommodations, and Alice discusses how leaders and organisations can implement certain accommodations that will support all employees, ultimately leading to longer term benefits.
 
Connect with Alice Reeves:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-reeves/
Website: https://joyfullydifferent.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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Sarah Ayton OBE | The Olympic Mindset: Applying Championship Strategies to Leadership

Tune into this inspiring episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we are joined by two times sailing Olympic champion, Sarah Ayton, as we explore her sailing career, in the context of leadership.Sarah shares her sailing story, from where it all started at 6 years old, to the ups and downs along the way to two Olympic Games. Throughout this fascinating exploration of Sarah’s story, we touch on the challenges that come with working with others that have more experience than yourself, and Sarah shares how placing herself in an uncomfortable position, and amongst people with different ‘super strengths’, was the key to her growth. We delve into the emotions of winning and losing, as well as dealing with a team mate who made a mistake. Sarah discusses effective strategies to navigate these feelings and challenges, and explains how to translate these strategies into your leadership style.
 
Connect with Sarah:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-ayton-obe-oly-0268a314b/
Website: https://www.sarahaytonobe.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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