What The Future?!: Recent Episodes
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This is a recording of a webinar hosted with Identeq Ltd. We debated if Energy Sales was dead after the losses seen across the industry in recent times and the changes to the way TPIs worked.
Joining us were - James Miles from Microsoft, Shar Bunce from PE, Wayne Mitchell from Dallington Energy, Pete Lees and Gemma Hill from Identeq.
If you want to hear from Sales and Energy experts this is the podcast for you.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
In this episode in our new series of expert fireside chats Ian speaks to Baljit Kaur about Diversity, & Inclusion . Baljit is an expert with both lived and business experience and well worth listening to.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place.
In this episode in our new series of expert fireside chats Ian speaks to Chris Warburton about the economy, risk and collections. Chris is a global expert who helps businesses grow (safely).
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
In this episode in our new series of expert fireside chats Ian speaks to Joanne Smalley about Linkedin. Joanne is a Marketing and Business Growth expert who helps businesses at the intersection of energy and technology grow. We hear the Do's and please do not's and get to bust some myths. Joanne breaks it down in to the most simple terms. This is a must listen.Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.Follow the link below to check out Joanne's linkedin profile.
In this episode in our new series of expert fireside chats Ian speaks to Joanne Smalley about Networking. Joanne is a Marketing and Business Growth expert who helps businesses at the intersection of energy and technology grow. So she is extremely qualified to speak on this topic and well worth listening to.Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.Follow the link below to check out Joanne's linkedin profile.https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannesmalley/
In this episode in our new series of expert fireside chats Ian speaks to Fiona Sharpe, Business Change Manager for XMA to discuss her career in change and (with no hint of irony), how change has changed ! Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
In the first of our new series of expert fireside chats Ian speaks to Steve Coppard, Group Director Debt Policy and Strategy at @Arum and @Just, to discuss:
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How they got into the debt industry
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How the industry has changed and the parts they have played in championing these changes
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How do we as an industry do more to help customers
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
In this episode Ian chats with Nina White Director of Financial Customer Care Thames Water. As leaders sometimes we can focus on the big things (and Nina does)......but Nina tells us how the smaller more subtle behaviours can make all the difference.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
In this episode Ian chat with Alison. What an amazing career and story she tells.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Quality of mind and the power of though is explored in this podcast with expert Piers Thurston and experienced leaders Helen Gillett and Andy Caulton. If you have ever wondered about your quality of mind then this is the podcast for you.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
This time Ian chats with Colin Bradshaw, a marketing and data guru and leader. This podcast includes some amazing insights from Colin.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
This time Ian chats with Mark Huxley, who we can comfortably describe as a super power and influential person in the Insurance industry. What a cracker this episode is...we had to extend the recording time to fit it all in.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
In this episode Ian chats with Stephen about how he combines his love of community with his desire to enable technology to do the heavy lifting. An enlightening chat.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
In this podcast Ian chats with Christina Renshaw Head of Collections for Valda Energy. We hear how she started in collections and why continuous development is key to her success (and her teams)
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
This week Ian chats with Helen Gillett. A true purpose driven leader that balances life and work. She talks about her incredible journey to the executive suite and she shares what she has learnt along the way.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com .
This week Ian chats with Laura Sandys OBE about her life and leadership lessons. Laura has led an incredible life thus far and is still challenging herself to learn more and help people. An amazing lady !
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Piers Thurston is a renowned expert in the power of thought. He is a leadership coaching and team development leader that explores "before psychology" - the route to lasting personal development and organisational change. In this podcast he tells Ian how he came to where he is today.
It is safe to say that this podcast will leave you wanting to hear more. Be prepared to be challenged.
You can find out more about Piers here - https://qualityofmind.biz/
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Our new series chatting with leaders about their life stories continues. This time Ian Parry chats with Lizzie Hieron about her "no plan" amazing career that has taken her from the Kent coast to the Welsh mountains and now the Cotswolds via Science, the charity sector, Energy, Communications and value based organisations.
This podcast is full of advice and learnings for any leader.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com
In this specially recorded session in partnership with Green Infrastructure Week Ian Parry chats with Andy Caulton, Connie Muir and Phil Beardmore about community energy. We also took some live questions from the audience.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Our new series chatting with leaders about their life stories continues. This time Ian Parry chats with Joseph Ifiegbu about his inspiring life story and how he wrote in a journal in 2007 that he would start a business in America......fast forward to 2022 and we find Joseph is the co-founder of a tech business based in New York! Totally amazing.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
In the first of our new series focused on leaders life stories Ian Parry chats with Lisa Chiba about all things leadership and life (squeezed into 30 odd minutes).
Lisa has worked in the UK and Australia and reflected on her life lessons, how she balances life/home with good routine and how closing an energy company held some of the best lessons for her.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
This week we chat about all things that help to make us feel safe at work. Ian is joined by long time podcaster Sarah Morgan and 1st time podcaster Kamaljit Caulton. So just sit back and listen to these two leaders talk about the best ways they know how to make people feel safe at work.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
This week Ian talks with Emma Wee and James Miles as they discuss the challenges in the workplace for neuro divergent people and what the future could look like if the right steps are taken,
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com and follow us on Linkedin www.linkedin.com/company/tofutureleaders
Following on from our earlier Diversity discussion we hear again from Romaine Foster and Viren Mistry. We talk about diversity and what happens if we do nothing. Have we come far enough and should stop or is there much much more to be done.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
With inflation impacting the price of goods and the rise in energy and water prices we wanted to speak with some ethical leaders about how we can do more to help.
We hear from Andy Caulton of Hope Energy, Jess Cook and Matt Copeland from National Energy Action.
This podcast is produced in partnership with IE HUB, the tech for good company.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Are EVs really the answer to help save the planet, Ryan Ramsey, Claire Miller and Andy Caulton share their expertise and tell us where the UK is with its plans to build an EV infrastructure to support this essential growth.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
COP26....now the dust has settled Ian Parry sat down with Andy Caulton, Lubomila Jordanova and Dr Andrew Crossland to get their thoughts on what went on and how the plans are progressing. A must listen for anyone keen on netzero or COP26.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Networking and walking ...does it work? and are there mental health benefits. Carolyn Delehanty and Denise Cotterell talk to us about Fresh Walks and how they have changed their approach to networking and improved their mental health.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
The dreaded "R" word can get anyone sweating and anxious!
In this episode hosted by Future Leaders founder Ian Parry,, Sam Miles and Mary Cope talk about their experiences of Redundancy and how they have navigated it with very positive results.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Community Energy is growing fast in the UK, but what is it and will it help our Net Zero challenge.
Equally does it work globally ? We hear from experts here in the UK and NZ to help navigate this hot topic.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
A Parathet podcast production.
In our 2nd Net Zero podcast we hear from the experts who tell us if the current UK challenges will make things easier or harder for us to hit our Net Zero targets. Our friends from NZ tell us if the ripple has spread wider than just the UK.
Check out our experts...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthanicol/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/afcrossland/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-caulton-hope-energy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanbrent/
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
We hear from Emma and James who are both parents of children with neuro diversity. We hear about what a typical day looks and feels like and we discuss what friends and employers can do to support more. Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place.
For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Now this is a great podcast. Baljit Kaur tells us what more we as leaders need to do to make work places more inclusive. The future is hear so lets get on with it.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Have you ever made a mistake and fell like it follows you around. In this podcast we sit back and hear from Susan and Rob who help us unlock the skills to fix personal brand mistakes.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
In our last episode in our mini series dedicated to mental health Mike and Andy summarise for us how best to manage our mental health.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Wow, this week we hear again from Mike Ring as he unloads an epic amount of insight to help us when we get stressed.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Talking about mental is still a huge issue with most people seeing the stigma associated with opening up. In this episode we hear from leaders who smash through the stigma. With Mike Ring, Sarah Morgan and Andy Caulton.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Have you ever wondered what makes you tick and why you do what you do. This episode we dive into the world of personality models and hear from 3 UK experts.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
What on is the mental health continuim ? Before today we didnt know much about it either. So jump in to this podcast and listen to Mike Ring and Sarah Morgan break this down and talk about how business can do better.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
We kick off our 5 episode series on mental health with a chat on what mental health is. Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place.
For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Our first international podcast where we hear from NZ and UK experts on the challenges and actions we should take to tackle climate change.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place.
For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
An insightful listen from Viren and Romaine who share their stories and learnings on diversity. A must listen for anyone looking to make a difference.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
We hear from Emma and Kerry on the chalkenges of living with neuro-diversity and how best to support your teams.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Who suffers from imposter syndrome ? How do you ensure you get the best version of you to be seen every day. Lots of great advice from Rob and Susan on coaching.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
What's the deal with mentoring?
Ian Parry (CEO, Future Leaders) speaks to James Miles (Lead Advocate, Future Leaders Mentoring) and Lyndsay Harrison (Lead Advocate, Future Leaders Mentoring) to chat about Mentors and Mentees. How can the relationship work better? How can mentors and mentees can gain more from their time together?
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Culture can be a buzzword that loads of organisations use incorrectly.
Instead of just accepting beers and pizza over fair pay and better treatment, Ian Parry (CEO, Future Leaders) speaks to Sonya Homewood (Founder, Biz2Blu) and Gavin Morden (Head of Customer Service & Investment Dealing, The Share Centre) to chat about culture, what works, and what makes a culture more toxic.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Mental health is fundemental to nurturing ourselves and the people we interact with every single day.
Ian Parry (CEO, Future Leaders) speaks to Barry O’Brien (Sales and Marketing Leader) Mia Weston (Global Marketeer, Consult Energy) and Wendy Gannon (Founder, qwerkrecruitment) to share personal stories on mental health and how businesses they have worked for are helping people in better ways.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.
Ian Parry (CEO, Future Leaders) speaks to Sam Miles (GM, Colorado Energy) and Monica Collings (MD, ESB Energy) to reflect on their journey in business so far, their inner critics and how to overcome adversity.
Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded before allegations about Noel Clarke came to light.
Future Leaders was created with one clear goal in mind — to make our future a fairer, more equal, more diverse place. For more information check out www.futureleadersmentoring.com.