The Search for the Soulful Leader: Recent Episodes
Phil King and Cass Rix
What does it mean to be a truly Soulful Leader? Hear conversations and interviews with Business Leaders, Leadership and Organisational Development practitioners and some of worlds Leading academics in the field, as we explore the answer to this question, uncovering the nature of Soulful Leadership, and all that it entails.
What is it to be a man in the current workplace? The discussion around men, and the part that masculinity and masculine gender roles play in Leadership is one that is often approached with some degree of trepidation.
In this second part of a two part episode, Phil, guest Jindy Mann (founder of the organisation: Leader, Brother, Son) and co-host Toby Erith, continue to explore this topic openly. Together the trio discuss the idea of the 'Default Man' and how this is being challenged in the modern workplace, what masculinity means to each of them personally and the possible place for masculine energy in leadership.
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Producer: James Court**
What is it to be a man in the current workplace? The discussion around men, and the part that masculinity and masculine gender roles play in Leadership is one that is often approached with some degree of trepidation.
In this first part of a two part episode, Phil is joined by Jindy Mann (founder of the organisation: Leader, Brother, Son) and co-host Toby Erith, to sit down and explore this topic openly. Together the trio unpick how we might go about defining what it is to be a man, demystifying some of the misconceptions that often arise from the discussion, and the potential value of creating spaces where men can openly and honestly share and self reflect.
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Click on his name if you'd like more information on host Phil King**.
Producer: James Court**
In this episode, Phil King is joined by Joachim Stempfle. Joachim is the founder and owner of leadership and organisational development company A train. The duo discuss his personal journey and what stands behind the work that he does. They delve into the self organised nature and structure of Atrain as well as some of the challenges and opportunities that that represents and much more.
A Quick Apology: We just want to apologise for the sound quality in this weeks episode. Technical issues meant we had to move to a recording platform we are not used to which caused some problems. We kindly ask that you bear with us for this episode and still enjoy the conversation. Thank you very much.
Joachim's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-stempfle-195b965/
For further articles and podcast episodes and videos with Joachim: https://breakthroughs.atrain.com
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Producer: James Court**
A new episode of the Search for the Soulful Leader releases today. Phil has recently become fascinated with the idea of ‘Organisational Trauma.’ Eager to uncover the processes of working through trauma, Phil is joined by Toby Erith (Systemic Coach, Facilitator, Change Maker) and Clinical Psychologist, Dr Karen Treisman.
Together, the trio explore the various ways in which organisations might experience and come to terms with traumatic events, as well as the role leaders might play in beginning the process of healing.
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Click on his name if you'd like more information on host Phil King**.
Producer: James Court**
This week, Phil King is joined by Catherine Williams and Robin Christopherson to discuss diversity and inclusion in organisations.
Robin Christopherson of UK tech charity AbilityNet, is recognised as a leading expert on accessibility and digital inclusion. He is a regular speaker, raising awareness of the power and potential of technology to transform people's lives. His work was recognised with the award of an MBE in the 2017 Queen's new-year honour’s list for services to digital inclusion, as well as recently being awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Suffolk department of Computer Science.
Catherine Williams is VP International Commercial Operations Lead for MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme). She has enjoyed an 18 year career in the Healthcare industry, working in a variety of commercial roles across a number of companies. Catherine enjoys working with multi-disciplinary teams to solve strategic problems that improve public health and healthcare systems.
Links mentioned in this discussion:
Clear Talents: https://cleartalents.com/
Caroline Casey: https://www.thevaluable500.com/podcast/inclusion-revolution-podcast
The Business Disability Forum: https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/
Digital Accessibility Maturity Model: https://abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/DAMM
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Producer: James Court**
This week, Phil King is joined by co-founder of 'Future Practice', Oli Patrick.
A physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management. He speaks widely on the application of contemporary wellbeing strategies and consults to businesses and individuals globally. Oliver was Head of Physiology at Nuffield Health where he led the largest team of applied physiologists, wellbeing advisors and nutritionists in the UK.Phil and Oli together explore one of the most challenging topics for organisations in the current environment: Workplace Wellbeing.
For more information on Oli and his work, visit Future Practice.
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In this first episode of the third season of The Search for the Soulful Leader, Phil King is joined by guest co-host Robert Shaw Cameron to sit down with New York Times best selling author and world-renowned keynote speaker Stan Slap. Together, Phil and Rob look 'Under the Hood' of organisational culture with Stan and explore the importance of humanity in leadership as a way of offering stability and assurance during periods of uncertainty.
Stan Slap is a New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned thought leader on the topic of Organisational Culture. He is the CEO of the global consulting company ‘Slap’, who focus exclusively on helping businesses and business leaders achieve maximum commitment to employee, manager, and customer cultures.
Robert is a stage and screen actor and director (you may recognise him from amongst other things Coronation Street and The Bill), as well as being the founder of [non]Fiction People, an organisation that combine development and communications coaching with innovative drama based training.
Stan's Website: https://slapcompany.com/
Robert's Website: http://www.nonfiction.partners/people/
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Phil and Cass are joined by Stephen Shedletzky (Shed) this week. Stephen discusses Speak Up culture, intention vs impact and duality in leadership. As a though-leader on psychological safety in the workplace, he supports leaders and organisations in all industries where human beings work.
- For more episodes and extra content, check out our website. - Check out our blog for our book club, as well as interesting articles written by previous guests like Jon Bircher.
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This week, Phil and Cass are joined by Ben Osborn, former Managing Director of Pfizer in the UK. Ben talks through the responsibility of leading through the pandemic, empathy, core values and shifting leadership styles.
**Ben shared some remarkable insight and perspective around bringing your best self to work, recognising and harnessing strengths (and flaws!) and holding true to your core values even (or perhaps especially) when the going gets tough.
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Phil and Cass are joined by Garry Ridge Chairman Of The Board & CEO - WD-40 Company**, published writer and adjunct professor at San Diego university. Together, they discuss the value and importance of establishing and sustaining a strong, people centred organisational culture and sending your staff home happy.
What is Conscious Capitalism?: https://vimeo.com/278072649
Producer: James Court**
Phil and Cass are joined by Sam Carrington: stand up comedian and founder of 'The Smirk Experience'. In this episode, the hosts and Sam explore the fascinating world of stand up comedy, the unseen bridge between business and comedy and the many ways in which the skillset and mindset required for standup might equally be applied in leadership.
The Smirk Experience: https://www.smirkexperience.com/
Producer: James Court
In this episode Phil and Cass are joined by Rob Dube Co-CEO of imageOne , author of ‘Do Nothing’ and Visionary/CEO of “The 10 Disciplines for Managing and Maximizing Your Energy”. Together they discuss genuine care, purpose, mindfulness and much more.
Producer: James Court
TRIGGER WARNING- This episode has reference to and mention of: sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse and suicide. If you feel these are topics you feel sensitive to, we totally understand and we will see you in the next episode.
Phil and Cass are joined in the studio by Gary Pleece of Pleece & Co. and Managing Director of the Community Interest Company VYD. Their conversation covered Gary’s passion for changing lives through sport, his personal growth through trauma and the potential he has realised through empowering his staff.
If you would like to contact Gary or learn more about him, follow these links:
https://www.vydcic.org/
https://pleeceandco.com/
https://www.1in6.uk/
Producer: James Court
In the final episode of 2021, Phil and Cass are joined by Paul Kinkaid. Paul founded the Selfless Leadership Group after 20 years’ experience of leading incredibly high performing teams in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. As an Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul commanded soldiers and elite units on five of the World’s seven continents. He brings that experience as well as some sobering stories to the show, discussing his 2 C's of leadership and much more.
Producer: James Court
**In this week’s episode we’re joined by Susan Morgan Bailey, Senior Vice President, Culture & Wellbeing Practice Leader at Marsh McLennan Agency. Susan brought us amazing energy, a sense of hope, and insight into how Jungian archetypes can affect our individual and collective leadership style.
CultureTalk's Certified Partners: https://culturetalk.com/culturetalk-certified-partners/
Archetype Quiz: https://quiz.culturetalk.com/sf/3872c004
Producer: James Court**
Phil and Cass are joined by Brad Dalton, Author, Speaker, Positive leadership coach and Podcast Host.
Brad shares his anecdotes and insight into what it really means to be a positive leader. Together they discuss the reality of turning up as yourself everyday, and actively choosing positivity.
Brad Dalton's website and book: https://www.braddaltongroup.com/book-presell-page1614135542674
Producer: James Court
In this weeks episode, Cass is joined by Ben Askins - Co-owner & Managing Director at VERB brands. Ben & co-owner Chris were awarded a Forbes 30 under 30 in Media and Marketing in 2020. They discuss the importance of being accountable to brand values; putting people first and using mistakes to grow.
Producer: James Court
On this weeks episode, Phil and Cass are joined by Padraig (Pod) O'Sullivan. Host of 'The Leadership Diet' Podcast and founding partner at 'The Leadership Context'.
Together, they discuss, among many other things, the concept of 'Followership', and the value and importance of exploring your personal leadership narrative.
The Leadership Context website: www.theleadershipcontext.com
The Leadership Diet Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tPJPZFaw498bhh2gZzdTG?si=1ba3fda98ae34216
Producer: James Court
In this weeks episode, Phil and Cass are joined by Alexandria Butler. Founder of 'Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech', together they discuss her experience of ‘authentic liberation’, the positive ways in which privilege can be harnessed by Leaders in the workplace, and the important role that ‘safe spaces’ play in enabling more open dialogue.
Lexi's Website: http://www.lexib.com/
Producer: James Court
In this week's episode, Phil and Cass share a little bit about who they are, their career backgrounds, why they started the podcast and their reflections on Season 1.
**We are delighted to be back to start Season 2 with you next week! With another wonderful selection of soulful conversations to share, we will kick off with Episode 1 on Tuesday 26th with Alexandria Butler (aka Lexi B).
Producer: James Court
Website: www.soulfulleadership.uk**
Phil and Cass are joined this week by Dylan Ayaloo. International yoga teacher and transformation leader. Together, they discuss making time for meditation and how that can benefit work and leadership. Dylan also explores the similarities between organisations and family units and much more.
Producer: James Court
Laurences episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69rYWlgO2wUp7jH8tfW5MR?si=b3c52bb4a836418a
Deborah’s episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/75mKlt9BOFRCWYstaKeVlV?si=b706f9c2263e4058
Dylan’s website: https://dylanayaloo.com/
This week, Phil and Cass are joined by co-founder of the Still Moving community, Anjet Van Linge. A consultant, sculptor and farmer who hosts silent retreats. As a retreat host she values and discovered how much can be available to us when we allow silence to fill our space.
Anjet's website: https://www.studiostilte.nl/en/
The Still Moving Community: https://www.still-moving.com/
Producer: Thom Hoffman
Phil and Cass are joined this week by Jon Bircher. Executive coach and previously CCO of Cello Health. Jon discusses Heart led leadership, vulnerability and coming at leadership with all of your heart, soul and mind.
Salt and Light Coaching Website: https://www.saltlightcoaching.com/
Core Values List: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10tZhfEolF3QM0qieewQct8NnMegT_E_mjYlDpM9_xoo/edit?usp=sharing
Producer: James Court
This week, Phil and Cass are joined by Aletha Bertelsen. Hailing from Denmark and the Psychologist for Naalakkersuisut and Ranger Soul. They discuss Aletha's nature driven approach to coaching, re-learning your role after big life changes and accountability.
Aletha's Website: https://rangersoul.com/en/
Producer: Thom Hoffman
For episode 8 we welcomed co-founder of Blanchard Coaching Services and a co-creator of the first ever Coaching Management System, Madeleine Blanchard. Madeleine discusses servant leadership, seeing the power in your gifts and self regulation of coaching.
The Blanchard coaching service- https://www.kenblanchard.com/About-Us/Meet-the-Team/Madeleine-Homan-Blanchard
Books - Leverage Your Best: Ditch the Rest; the Coaching Secrets Executives Depend On, Coaching in Organizations, Leading at a Higher Level 3ed (contributor), Coaching for Leadership 3ed (contributor).
In this special episode, Phil King is joined by Dan Abrahams. A leading sports psychologist for Premiere league players, together they discuss leadership in sports, Gareth Southgate and the Euros.
Dan's website: https://danabrahams.com/
The Sport Psych Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Pf4uOIQJhbel1kYNzz39z?si=NQKxPAa8SkqQFgWHw3mRxw&dl_branch=1
Producer: James Court
Phil and Cass are joined this week by Founder of Heresy Consulting, Laurence Barrett.
Together they discuss taking responsibility for the self, disrupting leadership rhetoric and the psychology of soulfulness.
Laurence's Website: https://www.heresyconsulting.com/
Producer: Thom Hoffman
For more information on guests, episodes and more, head to our website: www.soulfulleadership.uk
Phil and Cass are joined this week by Paul Byrne. The president of the European Leadership Circle, Paul and the hosts discuss reclaiming the abandoned self and how technological development is affecting the human condition.
The Leadership Circle Group: https://leadershipcircle.com/en/
Producer: Thom Hoffman
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Phil and Cass are joined this week by Greta Kesa, the head of customer experience Mindvalley and a happiness coach. Together the trio discuss Happiness in leadership and being your authentic self.
Greta's Happiness 2021 Program: https://mailchi.mp/4c9fcae9d807/happier2021?fbclid=IwAR1HK8sjaDFsHY5kNvL9WZjuY4zWQUHRNeASOewhRvC1jPK4Fk8gsQmezeI
Greta's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretakesa/
Greta's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretakesa/
Producer: Thom Hoffman.
Phil and Cass are joined this week by Diana Osagie. A successful headteacher at the cutting edge of education and school improvement.
Together, they discuss courageous leadership, the challenges and complexities of combining views, diversity as a strategic advantage and much more.
Diana's website: https://www.courageousleadership.co.uk/about-me/
Producer: Thom Hoffman.
Phil and Cass are joined this week by Andrew Baughen. Andrew is a former vicar and is now the head of Soulful Enterprise. Together, they discuss the difference between soulful and soulless organisations; Andrew's take on the bible and how that can help guide leadership, as well as how the decades have changed the roots of starting a business.
Here is a link to Andrew's Website: https://www.soulfulenterprise.org/story
Here is a link to Andrew's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2zaWlPJ6eE
Producer: Thom Hoffman
Welcome to the second episode of the Soulful Leadership Podcast! Hosts Phil King and Cass Rixs are joined by the inspiring Justin Tomlinson for the first episode of this series to discuss 'Presence'.
Justin Tomlinson is a leadership coach, inspirational speaker and the author of two books ('See. Do. Grow.' and 'Live With Intent').
Justin also has his own podcast, 'The Future of Healthcare: Live with Intent': https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q5TFea8PgNsn52nSKQaZW?si=FijI3gbZQUCrF0WUn2jjqA
Producer: Thom Hoffman
What does it mean to be a truly Soulful Leader? Hear conversations and interviews with Business Leaders, Leadership and Organisational Development practitioners and some of worlds Leading academics in the field, as we explore the answer to this question, uncovering the nature of Soulful Leadership, and all that it entails.
www.soulfulleadership.uk
In this first episode of the podcast, Phil and Cass are joined by Deborah Rowland (How to Lead Mindful Change, 2017). Together they discuss the role soulfulness plays in leadership, her research into the nature of complex change in organisations, the daily practice of mindfulness and much more.
You can see more of Deborah's work on her site as well as get her book at: www.still-moving.com
The violinist mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.anthonymarwood.com/
Producer: Thom Hoffman