Developing Inspired Leaders: Recent Episodes
Nicky J Davies
Inspired leaders listen to their intuition, the quiet voice, and act from an inspired place with heartfelt certainty and presence to make a difference in the world. They refuse to play small in life. This podcast helps you do just that. Here we educate, inspire and support, helping you fall back in love with who you really are, and live an expansive life. Nicky J Davies is a trusted business mentor and executive coach, having worked with more than 8,500 talented managers and leaders since 2004 in 21 countries around the world, helping them become Inspired Leaders.
Maureen York and I discuss the many roles women in particular take on and what's left when these are stripped away. The 'middle years' of our lives hold so much promise and yet many find they feel like something is missing. They didn't think they would end up where they are, but don't know where else they would like to be.
Maureen can help peel back the layers to find YOU, with her Inner Diamond VIP programme. Click here to find out more: www.vipmonthwithmaureen.com .
Frank and I explore the connection between great networkers and great leaders. Is it all about communication skills or is there something more to it?
You can connect with Frank via LinkedIn using this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankagin/
Family businesses can be fraught with conflict but there are ways of best handling this. Richard Lewine and I talk about the importance of having the right person in the right role, handling conflict, and most important of all visioning and gaining commitment.
To reach out and connect with Richard, find him at his website: https://www.execsconcierge.com/the-system
Erec makes decisions in his life guided by his inner voice all the time. Here he shares stories of what's happened when he's trusted that inner voice and taken action.
We also talk about practical steps you can take to become more aware of, and ultimately trust that inner voice of your own.
Here's the link to Erec's website so you can connect directly with him: https://ereclindberg.com/
With 10 years experience supporting business owners, and an enthusiasm for coaching and strong leadership, Phil Coley and Nicky dive into what it takes to successfully lead a business through uncertain times.
You can connect with Phil through his website: www.businessplusgroup.co.uk
or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-coley-business-plus/
In this episode Mark Jarvis and I talk about the traditional sales process and how to move from chasing sales to attracting ideal clients.
If you've never heard of relationship marketing, whether for your business or for increasing your personal influence, you're in for a treat.
And if you would like to access more information about Mark and his work, click on this link to access his website: https://mark-jarvis.co.uk
Do you find yourself taking things personally and then reacting from that place?
Joel Young came up with a simple six step process to move from taking things personally to re-connecting with our resourceful, relaxed self.
We talk about this, Non-Personal Awareness and his up and coming event on The Harmony Equation.
For more information on Non-Personal Awareness and Joel's free NPA Process Sheet: https://www.thenpaacademy.com/npa-process-sheet
For more information on The Harmony Equation Event: https://www.thenpaacademy.com/harmony
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself 'what do I really want in life?'.
Maybe you've been living 'what I can get' rather than what you really want.
This was Nathaniel's story but he's turned it around and now is living what he really wants with all the challenges that go with that too.
Find out more in this episode.
If you would like to connect with Nathaniel, here's a link to his website: https://www.nathanieldunn.com.au/
How do you deal with a major disruption?
Join Gregory Offner and myself in conversation around equipping yourself for change and disruption.
To access Gregory's 7 Keys to Success, click here for his website link: https://www.gregoryoffner.com/
Have you ever got to a point where you've heard enough of the rhetoric and find yourself wanting to make a stand for a different perspective? That's where I find myself right now.
In this podcast episode you'll hear a conversation with Niiamah Ashong of the Outliers Edge Podcast.
We talk about taking risks and not playing it safe. Of uncertainty and walking your own path.
Let me know what you think: nicky@nickyjdavies.com.
It can be really tricky to see opportunities in the moment, and countless businesses have missed opportunities because they have become so bureaucratic.
In this episode I talk about the two things that help you and I to spot opportunities when in conversation with others.
And if you are interested in a conversation to explore opportunities, email me: nicky@nickyjdavies.com
It's that time of the year where many organisations are going through performance reviews. In this episode I reflect on some of the things that need to change in the process and how we can set people up for success rather than leave them floundering.
You are a natural born leader when operating from a place that is truly aligned with what is important to you in your life. But often times people settle for a life of compromise. Living somebody's else's idea of what is right for them.
In this episode I talk about what happens when you lift yourself out of this. You naturally lead.
Listen to the episode and if you would like to know more about DRIVE, click on this link: https://nickyjdavies90142.ac-page.com/drive-leadership-programme
Susan De Robertis is a business advisor and consultant, Chief Financial Officer for hire and a speaker.
She has been a CFO in corporates but she brings much more to her clients than meets the eye.
Susan is also a certified mediator and we talk about how the skills she's learned as a mediator serves her clients when working with them on their business.
To book a call with Susan and take advantage of her offer to help you build out an Inspired Action Plan, click on the link here: https://calendly.com/susanderobertis28.
This week's episode is all about making sure you are taking the right actions in order to achieve your goals.
I also cover how to handle fear by using an even bigger fear to move you into action. More on this in the episode!
And if you are interested in a conversation to move you forward with the right action, simply click on this link to my calendar: https://meetme.so/NickyDavies
Some of my thoughts on leadership as revealing the unseen within.
And here's my email address: nicky@nickyjdavies.com
I'd love to know your thoughts on this episode.
With busy lives and constantly looking to the future and what we need to do, we often forget how much progress we have made.
In this week's episode I invite you to think about the questions I walk you through to reflect and review the year.
I also ask you some pertinent questions about what you want to change or let go of, looking to the future.
And here's that link to book a call: https://meetme.so/NickyDavies
How do you go from being in debt to financially free at the age of 32?
Robert shares his story in this podcast episode and talks about the clues that success leaves.
He also talks about what it takes to become an authority in your own right.
To access Robert's book and website, click here: www.robertriopel.com
What would a shift from 'what is the work that needs to be done' to 'what is the mission here?' look like for you? Brian G Bachand and I cover this in this week's podcast episode, along with how to build a conscious culture within an organisation.
Connect with Brian through his website here: www.evolutionevolution.com.
It's not about the setback, it's about the comeback.
Dr Rob Bell and I talk mental toughness, drawing on his experience working with elite athletes among others.
His most recent book, Puke and Rally sums it up really well!
To connect with Rob you can book a call through his website: drrobbell.com
To access more information about his recent book Puke and Rally and the associated quiz: pukeandrallybook.com
Few business owners achieve success running multiple businesses. It requires systems and processes along with great people to make it work.
Pete Mohr has achieved multi-preneur status and has been a business owner since 1994.
Pete and I talk about what it takes to be able to achieve this.
For more information check Pete's website: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com/
Here's the Assessment Link: https://mybusinessreport.com/assessment?ref=petermohr
And you can connect with Pete on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermohr/
Mike Verret and I discuss how to standout from the crowd and be different.
If you've ever wondered what a great structure would be for your elevator pitch, listen to Mike give his 6 step structure during this podcast episode.
You can connect with Mike on LinkedIn using this link.
And to access his programme details and generous offer of 50% off the price, click here for more info.
Some people have real clarity from an early age about what they want to achieve in life. But it wasn't like that for me - I was nudged!
Curious to know what it was for you - a burning passion from an early age, or a series of nudges and still wondering what it is you are here to uniquely bring into the world?
This week's podcast episode explores being nudged into your destiny.
And if you are interested in learning more about your path, let's have a conversation. Book a call using this link to find a date and time that works for you.
I look forward to our conversation.
Have you ever wished you could dump your 'Headtrash'?
In this week's podcast episode, Renie Cavallari and I talk about the importance of clarity and connection in getting out of an emotional reaction to things, and dumping the 'headtrash'.
You can connect with Renie through her website www.dumpheadtrash.com or connect with her direct via email: Renie@dumpheadtrash.com
Having just completed a 5 Day Challenge with coaches and consultants looking to play a bigger game, I wanted to share with you how to find where you are storing wealth in your life.
And if you are interested in knowing more about my workshop Where's Your Billion? email me at nicky@nickyjdavies.com .
Thank you for being here with me on this one year podcast anniversary! Here's to many more.
Your body is a feedback mechanism for what you are thinking and feeling. As we suppress emotions they show up in ailments.
Liz Doyle and I talk about the work of Louise Hay and a couple of examples from our own lives that highlight the link between mind, body and soul.
If you would like to reach out to Liz, you can connect with her here: www.lizdoyle.net
In this episode I talk about blind spots, how they come about, how to identify them, and what to do so they don't stop you from achieving what you want to achieve in your life.
If you are interested in understanding your blind spots and shifting your perspectives so you can achieve the things you want in your life, let's have a conversation. Book a call by clicking on this link: https://meetme.so/NickyDavies
Being an entrepreneur really is about being willing to experiment, see what happens and learn the lessons to take into future experimentation.
We all have this ability to be curious, experiment, take risks so how do we bring more of this into the corporate space?
Anwar and I talk about this, the role of curiosity and a culture of learning in this podcast episode.
If you would like to take Anwar up on his offer of a complimentary 30 mins coaching conversation, connect with him on LinkedIn or via his website here and mention Nicky's podcast.
Taking on social ideals often leads to internal conflict for a reason. And it's then that we can experience an 'unconscious snag'.
The universe has a way to get us back into authenticity.
I talk about this and operating from our true nature, free of 'unconscious snags'.
If you'd value a conversation to help you find your mission and purpose in life, book a call with me using this link: https://meetme.so/NickyDavies
Balance. Ultimately that is what this week's podcast is all about, and how important this is to lead and develop others.
Hema is an omnipreneurial psychologist, speaker and mentor.
You can connect with Hema through her website: www.hemavyas.com
Comparing yourself to others can be inspiring, but so often we beat ourselves up choosing to see someone as better than us. This can stop us from taking action and making progress on the very thing that is important to us.
In this episode I give you practical steps you can take to level the playing field and ditch the comparison.
Also, I'd love to hear your feedback on what you would like more of, less of in these podcast episodes. Simply send me an email: nicky@nickyjdavies.com .
Sajad mentors business owners around project management and productivity. He really lives his principle of taking control of your business and life by becoming extremely well organised, which will significantly increase your productivity and substantially reduce your stress.
You can find out more about Sajad from his website: causeandeffectconsulting.com
What do you do when you find yourself spiraling downwards to rock bottom? You find a way to re-build your belief in yourself. You choose a different life for yourself. You choose to dissolve the anchor that is holding you back. This is exactly what Hailima has done with her life and shares her story in this podcast episode.
You can find out more about Hailima and her book Dissolving the Anchor at her website: www.hiyates.com
If you've ever wondered how best to structure your business finances to achieve wealth, listen to this episode where Rocky Lalvani and I talk about Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System.
Rocky serves as Chief Profitability Advisor for business owners and is a certified Profit First Professional implementing Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System.
If you would like more information on ways to create effortless cashflow to work less and make more and adopt the "Profit First", you can go to Rocky's website and click on the "Course" tab, using this link: profitcomesfirst.com
As Ches says, it's time you knew the truth about getting rid of stress. Why diets, herbal tea, exercise and affirmations won't solve your stress problems, but in this conversation Ches Moulton, also known as The Stress Master, shares what does work.
To access a copy of his Stress Management Guide, click on this link: Stress Management Guide
We probably all like to believe we are better listeners than we actually are. In this episode Colin 'The Listener' and I explore what listening really means and how you can deepen your listening.
To connect with Colin, click on these links:
www.dexteritysolutions.co.uk
www.uk.linkedin.com/in/colindsmith1
www.twitter.com/katcolles
Hayley started her first business at the age of 18 and now, 13 years on she owns multiple companies and employs 150 people across Sheffield in the UK. Her focus is to help business owners who are busy, overwhelmed and stressed, systemise operations and put the right processes and procedures in place to make the business more effective and efficient.
Hayley has put together a free Business Gap Analysis which can be accessed using this link: https://www.iekos.co.uk/business-gap-analysis/.
How having a Givers attitude on life brings quantum leaps. An interview with E. A. Csolkovits of Givers University.
To take the quiz EA talks about at the end of the episode, click on this link here: giversuniversity.info
Here Tyler and I talk about speaking with confidence and how to win your audience over. We all know that stories are incredibly powerful in communicating a message. Tyler breaks this down and gives a powerful example from his own life.
To find out more about Tyler, and access his free download 'The Method' click on this link:
https://themethod.seantylerfoley.com/
Suzanne and I talk all things branding. Do you understand your personal brand? Defining what your brand is and what you want to be known for is a fundamental part of Personal Brand Clarity. For more information, click on this link for Suzanne's website Brand Ascension.
Click on this link for Suzanne's Brand Kickstarter Toolkit
When everything is taken away from you, how do you find meaning and purpose in life?
Interested in learning more about Victor Frankl, read his book Man's Search for Meaning.
The previous podcast episode with Carol Sanford is reflected on within this episode on critical thinking. Interested in a conversation? Email me at nicky@nickyjdavies.com .
In this week's episode I have a conversation with Carol Sanford on cultivating consciousness at work and how to transform how businesses think about themselves and the world.
Carol Sanford is an award-winning business educator, Summit Producer, podcaster, and author. Her books are required business school reading at Stanford and Harvard. For 40 years she’s collaborated with clients to develop people to realize their inherent capabilities. Carol’s clients include Fortune 500 companies like Colgate, DuPont, and Seventh Generation. Google’s Innovation Lab uses her Responsible Business Framework.
Learn more at CarolSanford.com and the Business Second Opinion podcast.
In this episode I explore what's changed in leadership practices and what's needed now.
Life is for expansion and fuller expression. If you suspect you are playing small in some aspect of your life, find out how to address it here in this week's episode.
And, I would like to help. Simply email me at nicky@nickyjdavies.com to organise a conversation.
If you love the power of reflection and asking yourself a better question, reflect on this short episode taken from the work of Gary Keller and his book The One Thing. Enjoy!
When you have a goal in mind and you find yourself stopping on the journey, or stopping just before you achieve it, what do you tell yourself?
Find out what is truly stopping you from achieving what you thought was an important goal.
And if I can help in any way, email me at nicky@nickyjdavies.com
Are you being truly authentic? Here's how to get back on-track to living your authenticity.
And if you would like some help identifying your high priority values, email me at nicky@nickyjdavies.com .
Conversations with Dr Stephen Crawford of Experience Leadership around the future of leadership, empowerment, and making a bigger impact - click here to find out more about Stephen and the services he and his team provide.
It's the misfits, the non-conformists that make the biggest impact in society. We are not here to fit in but stand out with our uniqueness. Maybe that's why entrepreneurs seem to have an edge when it comes to innovation.
Here Sushant Pande and I discuss the entrepreneurial edge in innovation.
You can connect with Sushant and find out more about Easy Problem Solving using this link: https://www.easyproblemsolving.com/
Mark and Nicky share a background early on in their careers of working in hotels, and talk about the priceless lessons learned from working in a high pressure environment while maintaining an air of calm and grace in front of guests!
With more than 30yrs experience of supporting small business owners, Mark shares some of the principles that have worked for him and those he has supported in their own businesses.
To find out more about Mark and connect with him, here's his LinkedIn profile.
Do you remember the movie Wall.E from 2008? It was a real wake-up call for me, but maybe not in the way intended.....
Find out more in this episode and how it links to a recent article from McKinsey which you can access using this link: McKinsey Psychological Safety & Leadership Development.
And if you are interested in the movie Wall.E and you can find out more here using this link.
Enjoy!
Thinking about your network but also how you can be more effective in influencing, persuading and convincing others - enjoy!
Networking can be a powerful leverage in your business bringing referrals to you. Here Tony Altham and I talk about how to go about building relationships of trust, and how a networking organisation like BNI can help. Tony has a vast number of people in his global network and is available for a conversation, you can reach him via email: tony@bnistaffordshire.co.uk
In this episode Mal McCallion asks me questions on how I got started and lessons learned early on in my business journey - enjoy!
Here Mal McCallion and I talk about launching your own business, and all things related to growing your business too. You can find out more about Mal and Growtion using this link: https://www.growtion.co/
This episode is an interview I recently did with Karen Kennaby for a Global Summit. There is a gift for attendees which I am also giving you access to - a module from my Developing Inspired Leaders Programme; Getting Your Voice Heard. Simply click on this link, scroll down and register for Getting Your Voice Heard to gain access.
(or type in your browser if the link doesn't work for you: wavaglobal.vipmembervault.com )
Sushant Pande and I talk about problem solving in business, and the elements and techniques that help with coming up with better solutions. To contact Sushant, find his website link here: https://www.easyproblemsolving.com/
Understanding our behaviour means we can create new habits. Here I talk about the four elements of behaviour change to create new habits, as well as challenging some of our habitual ways of thinking, our biases. If you would like to learn more, read James Clear's book Atomic Habits.
Kim and I talk about impostor syndrome and also about the challenge facing UK businesses right now with the disruptions caused by the pandemic.
Here's a link to Kim's website for more information: https://kimadele.org/
The uncertainty and disruption of 2020 continues into 2021. In this episode we explore how to make uncertainty and disruption work for you. We also explore the power of keystone habits in achieving goals and reference the work of Charles Duhigg and his book The Power of Habit: why we do what we do, and how to change.
Thank you for your listening and supporting my podcast. If there are topics you would like me to cover in more detail that are related to Developing Inspired Leaders, let me know in the comments below.
Karen specialises in working with women over 45 who are looking to have success and joy in their lives, without sacrificing their relationships, health or life. The content of this episode is applicable to men as well as women who want to have more in their lives, without losing their relationships or health.
Karen has a global summit organised for women over 45 called Women At The Top, and yes I will be one of the speakers.
Here's the link to join us: https://women-at-the-top-global-summit.eventbrite.co.uk
And Karen's website link is: https://karenkennaby.com/
If you are making an important decision, the last thing you want to do is trap yourself in either / or thinking. In this episode I talk about why this isn't helpful, and what you can do instead. And if it helps to have a sounding board, feel free to reach out to me : nicky@nickyjdavies.com
Pavan is a founder of multiple companies, and a business mentor to high-growth tech start-ups around the world. I caught up with Pavan while he was traveling to Washington DC, ready to meet with his mentees and business partners. To find out more, access Pavan's webiste: www.f50elevate.com .
The quality of your life reflects the quality of questions you ask yourself. Here's how one great question asked at the right time led me to transform my life into living 6 months of the year on our sailboat in the Mediterranean, and traveling and working from other parts of the world the rest of the time.
If you are interested in knowing what your high priority values are, as demonstrated by your actions every day, here's a link to the relevant page on Dr Demartini's website: https://drdemartini.com/content/values/
Janina setup her business in her early twenties with a strong sense of focusing on social value. Some said she was foolish to niche so early into her business (and her adult life!) but it didn't stop her and here she is years later, contributing much needed design and communication skills to organisations that bring value to communities, and at the same time creating a profitable business for her future. More details available at www.janinaneumanndesign.co.uk
In this episode I refer to another useful book - The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham. Enjoy!
Here Nicola and I talk about the importance of having a genuine interest in people and what it means to be your best. If you would like to connect with Nicola, you can reach her through her website: www.nicolaellwood.co.uk .
In this episode I talk about what makes great leaders and companies, great. I draw on research conducted by Jim Collins and his colleagues, and outlined in one of his books; Great by Choice.
Here Mark and I talk about the courage it takes to make the right decisions based on your values, and what it means to be an authentic leader.
Here we look at what really determines peak performance, and it’s not mindset. We also delve into our shadow side and how if not fully embraced, it can lead to self-defeating behaviours.
In this episode, business leader Marcia McKerrow of Discover Your Best Consulting and I talk about how having an end goal can work against your success, and also what advice we would give our younger selves starting out in business.
Find out more about Marcia at http://www.discoveryourbest.co.uk/ .
Many organisations stress that they want their leaders and aspiring leaders to be more visible and have presence. But what does this mean?
Here in this episode I uncover how this can become distorted as an unintended consequence of measuring leadership competencies / traits, and lay out 7 ways to achieve Visibility and Presence in a much more authentic and sincere manner.
I've met very few people that can answer this question straight out. What does that quiet voice of intuition tell you about what you desire; what is the impact you want to make in the world? Here I share part of my story, and also the important role fear plays as feedback which may mean there are additional actions we need to incorporate in our planning to mitigate the downside.
Reference: Keith J Cunningham; The Road Less Stupid – how to avoid the ‘Dumb Tax’ by asking questions and learning from others who have successfully achieved what it is that you want to achieve in life.
In this episode we explore what it means to be an Inspired Leader, and what it takes to develop into one. We all have a natural capability to be an Inspired Leader but it does require growth, and growth is not easy! We talk about the importance of creating a future that is bigger than your past, and how to stay centred and balanced in emotionally charged conversations by owning the traits that trigger you in some way. Our natural Inspired Leadership capability arises when we are centred and balanced.
This episode outlines what you can expect from future episodes of the Developing Inspired Leaders Podcast - enjoy, Nicky.