A Half Dozen Things Podcast by Pete Rushmer: Recent Episodes
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We are the Number 1 ranked podcast for Transport, Transport Compliance and Transport Managers. A Half Dozen Things, hosted by Pete Rushmer. is a podcast for Business owners and professionals like you. Whether you‘re an Underdog hungry for success or your already smashing it but want to continue to Level Up..... we are here each week for you to get insight and learning from the very best in the business. No fluff, no BS and no self proclaimed gurus talking about how easy business or life is. Just real, raw and frank conversations.
It is our last AHDT podcast!
In this episode, I explain after 3.5 years and nearly 200 episodes, it is time for me to take my learnings to a NEW podcast! 'It's not so lonely at the top podcast' will be landing soon and we can't wait! Big thanks to all our listeners and we hope to see you on the new podcast soon!
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
6 Steps to Operations Manual Magic with Penny Hopkinson, Penny is the go to expert for franchisors or any business wanting to introduce standardisation and an ops manual to their business.
In this episode, Penny shares insights from her book and her experience, giving a view on how to bring the dusty old ops manuals of the passed to a Gen Z audience and how best to engage your workforce in standardising their work and your business.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
You can get in touch with Penny on; https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyhopkinson/
Understanding Domestic Abuse with Sharon Livermore MBE - how should you help as an employer or manager?
In this episode, Sharon shares insights from her past story on being a survivor and how she is now one of the biggest names in educating organisations on how they can help support and prevent domestic abuse, providing safe spaces at work for victims.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
You can get in touch with Sharon on;
Website:
https://domesticabuseeducation.co.uk/
Page to download the free DA Policy & Guidance
https://domesticabuseeducation.co.uk/sharons-domestic-abuse-policy/
Improve your Speaking with Elliot Kay - Elliot is a speaker, author and coach. He has written 6 books and hosts the Speaker Awards too.
In this episode, Elliot shares insights on how to improve our influence through speaking and how we can practise to be more impactful when we speak.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
You can get in touch with Elliot on elliot@elliotkay.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-kay/
The Monkey Mind Speaker - Tana Macpherson-Smith joins Pete in today's episode and discusses her history and role as a mental health advocate and educator. Tana has a unique view on mental health and the need to communicate with children effectively much earlier in their development.
In this episode, Pete & Tana discuss mental health, trauma and how developing personally and facing issues head on can improve your mental health and create a brighter future.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
You can connect with Tana here; https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanamacphersonsmith/
Her website for Clearminds is here; https://www.clearminds.org/
Understanding the impact of NLP and moving to the States with Burcu Onaranel Erten. Burcu grew up in Turkey and became an HR professional. Eventually moving to the USA without even being able to speak the language!
In this episode, Pete & Burcu explore the impact of NLP and what it means to follow your passion.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Burcu ONARANEL ERTEN is an International Motivational Speaker and the Founder of JOYY! LLC. She specializes in digital marketing consulting, assisting entrepreneurs in creating their authentic brand. She's an NLP Master Practitioner and Certified Professional Life Coach guiding individuals towards greater happiness and success.
Burcu hosts "The Coffee o'clock Podcast," featuring guests from around the world who share inspiring stories and expertise to evolve your personal and professional life.
LINKS:
😎 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyyburcu/
🖥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joyyburcu
👩🏼💻 Website: https://burcu-with-joyy.mykajabi.com/
🌎 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyyburcu/
📝 Medium.com: https://joyyburcu.medium.com
🎧 Podcast: https://burcu-with-joyy.mykajabi.com/Podcast
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uP35iVFEOSQa3UV7ZQGJU?si=6c235fce453f4d40
🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/coffee-oclock-podcast/id1545878160
What is a Mastermind Group? You may have heard of them through books like 'Think and Grow Rich' or other business networking organisations.
In this episode, Pete explores, Mastermind Groups. What are the benefits? What to expect and how they work? Is a Mastermind Group right for you? Listen in today.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
How do we know if our workplace initiatives are working? At Flagship Partners many of our clients offer EXCELLENT initiatives to their teams. Christmas Parties, events, quarterly food tasting and Barbecues, CPD plans, Vision and Values and recognition activities. The list is ENDLESS!
In this episode, Pete explores, how do you really know the impact? Are they helping or are your people taking you for granted? Pete has supported many clients roll out their workplace initiatives as well as measuring their ROI and ensuring that the investment is worthwhile and has impact. SO if you are interested to discuss further, do get in touch.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Is ISO 9001 really worth it? It is a question we get asked ALL THE TIME!
In this episode, Pete explains ISO 9001 as well as the drawbacks and benefits. Flagship Partners hold ISO 9001 accreditation and have recently renewed.
We can also help YOU achieve this quality management standard, if you would like to learn more; https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/iso-9001-quality/
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
So I am doing a TEDx! Eeeek!
In this episode, Pete explains how this came about and how excited he is, as well as when it will take place!
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Creating 'Psychological Safety' with Psychsafety founder Tom Geraghty. Tom is an expert and committed his career to improving Psychological Safety in a range of organisations.
In this episode, Tom explains how psychological safety is when people feel enabled to participate in interpersonal risk taking. Suggesting ideas, challenging management and colleagues when behaviour may not align with the organisational principles.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Understand Motivation and Personality Profiling Tools with expert James Sale. James is the creator of Motivational Maps, a profiling tool I use everyday in my work with clients.
In this episode, James and I explore how he came to create the Maps tool, why it is needed for all organisations. As well as exploring and understanding the Enneagram personality profiling tool.
If you would like to find out more about motivational maps, please visit the below links;
https://www.motivationalmaps.com/
https://www.flagshippartners.co.uk/courses/mentoring-coaching/
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Reducing risk with safety expert Saul Jeavons. He is the founder of Transfe Network and over 30 years of road risk experience.
In this episode, we explore 6 key areas to focus on reducing risk in your organisation.
They are;
- policy, procedure and strategy
- investigation
- communication
- monitoring
- leadership
- review
You can connect with Saul on Linked or check out his website https://www.transafenetwork.com/
During the podcast he makes a book recommendation which is here - https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9781921322440/Failure-Learn-Texas-City-Refinery-1921322446/plp
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
How To Improve Your Sales Performance with expert Paul Umpleby from Bright Cube Consultancy. Paul has spent his career perfecting the sales and marketing process. It is amazing to have him on the show to share is insights!
In this episode, Paul explores 6 key areas to focus on to improve your sales performance. They are;
- Your business network is critical to your sales success.
- Partnering with marketing will generate the best leads.
- Follow a tried and tested sales process - consistently.
- Care for your pipeline like it’s a new-born baby.
- Be clear on what’s most important to you each day.
- Practice makes permanent.
If you want to find out about Paul our guest you can contact him on Linked In or through his website on the links below;
https://www.brightcube.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulumpleby/
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
6 things to focus on in 2024 - these are 6 key principles I am focusing on this year.
In this episode, I explore 6 key areas to focus on improving during 2024.
They are;
1) Consistency
2) Resilience
3) Wellbeing
4) Service of others
5) Perfecting your craft
6) Emotional Intelligence
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
High Performance is like FIRE!
In this episode, I explore and aid understanding the links between the fire triangle and the performance trifecta, how the two systems align more than you may think!
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
6 key areas to INCREASE workplace motivation, the second part!
Increasing workplace motivation involves a combination of leadership strategies, fostering a positive work environment, and recognising individual needs and strengths. Here are several ways to boost motivation in the workplace:
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Promote Autonomy:
- Allow employees a degree of autonomy and control over their work.
- Encourage them to take ownership of projects and decisions.
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Cultivate a Supportive Team Culture:
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Encourage teamwork and collaboration.
- Foster positive relationships among team members to create a supportive work environment.
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Provide Opportunities for Advancement:
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Offer clear paths for career progression within the organization.
- Support employees in setting and achieving their career goals.
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Flexible Work Arrangements:
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Consider flexible work schedules or remote work options when possible.
- Recognize and accommodate individual needs for a healthy work-life balance.
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Promote Health and Well-being:
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Implement wellness programs that support physical and mental health.
- Encourage breaks and time away from work to recharge.
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Lead by Example:
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Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to the organization's values.
- Model a positive attitude and a growth mindset.
By implementing these strategies, organisations can create a motivating work environment that fosters employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity.
In this episode, I explore these 6 key areas, to see how you can implement them in your workplace.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
6 key areas to INCREASE workplace motivation.
Increasing workplace motivation involves a combination of leadership strategies, fostering a positive work environment, and recognising individual needs and strengths. Here are several ways to boost motivation in the workplace:
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Set Clear Goals and Expectations:
- Clearly communicate organizational goals and individual expectations.
- Break down larger goals into smaller, achievable tasks.
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Provide Regular Feedback:
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Offer constructive feedback to employees on their performance.
- Recognize and celebrate achievements, both big and small.
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Promote a Positive Work Environment:
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Cultivate a workplace culture that values positivity, collaboration, and open communication.
- Create a physically comfortable and aesthetically pleasing workspace.
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Encourage Skill Development:
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Provide opportunities for professional development and training.
- Support employees in acquiring new skills that align with their interests and career goals.
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Recognise and Reward:
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Acknowledge and reward employees for their hard work and accomplishments.
- Consider both financial and non-financial incentives, such as praise, flexible schedules, or additional responsibilities.
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Foster a Sense of Purpose:
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Connect employees to the larger purpose of the organization.
- Help them understand how their work contributes to the overall success and mission of the company.
In this episode, I explore these 6 key areas, to see how you can implement them in your workplace.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
6 most common limiting beliefs according to ChatGPT. I asked AI what the most common limiting beliefs are and this is what came back!
Self-limiting beliefs are thoughts or attitudes that hold individuals back and prevent them from reaching their full potential. Here are six common self-limiting beliefs:
- I'm not good enough: Many people struggle with feelings of inadequacy and believe they are not capable or worthy of success. This belief can hinder personal and professional growth.
- I'm afraid of failure: Fear of failure can paralyse individuals, preventing them from taking risks or pursuing their goals. This mindset often leads to missed opportunities and a lack of personal development.
- I don't deserve success: Some individuals harbor the belief that they don't deserve success or happiness. This self-limiting belief can sabotage efforts to achieve goals and lead to self-sabotaging behaviors.
- I'm too old (or too young): Age-related beliefs can limit opportunities. Feeling too old can lead to a sense of missed chances, while feeling too young can undermine confidence and discourage taking on responsibilities.
- I can't change: The belief that personal traits or behaviors are fixed and unchangeable can hinder personal development. Embracing a growth mindset is essential for overcoming challenges and evolving as an individual.
- Others' opinions define me: Relying too much on external validation and letting others' opinions dictate one's self-worth can be a major self-limiting belief. It's important to cultivate self-awareness and confidence independent of external judgments.
Overcoming these self-limiting beliefs often involves self-reflection, challenging negative thoughts, and cultivating a positive mindset. Seeking support from friends, mentors, or professionals can also be beneficial in breaking free from these limiting beliefs.
In this episode, I explore these 6 key areas, to see how they or other beliefs maybe impacting you.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
6 fundamental leadership skills for excellent managers.
In this episode, I explore these 6 key areas, on how you can develop, nurture and improve your management by working on these key leadership skills.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
6 surprising challenges you didn't know I can help you with. I explore 6 key areas where you business may need some support.
In this episode, I explore these 6 key areas, how they may be affecting your business and what myself and Flagship Partners can do to help you overcome them.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Introducing The Performance Trifecta™️! The first episode of our new series 4 of the podcast. This series will be focusing on high performance and how leaders can influence high performance in their teams.
In this episode, I explore The Performance Trifecta™️ model and how leaders can guarantee the best from their people by focus on 3 core factors of performance;
1) Direction
2) Skills
3) Energy
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
You know the old saying 50% of my marketing works, I just don't know which 50%! Here is Joseph to tell us more about how to achieve marketing success in your business.
In this episode, Joseph, talks through some fundamentals on marketing and different channels, strategies and tactics. Joseph Reilly is the founder of Joseph Creative a marketing agency based in Peterborough. If you would like to speak to Joseph further please contact him via linked in.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
6 Key Lessons from 2023! Check out this podcast to listen to what my key learnings from 2023 were.
In this episode, I explore the below 6 key lessons;
- performance changes over time & this is affected by energy
- there is no such thing as failure, only feedback
- that cheap job, or favour is never worth it
- support people as best you can as you never know when you may need them
- investment in yourself is the most important of all
- set TOWARDS goals!
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
I didn't think awards really mattered! This is what I actually learned.
It is really rewarding to be recognised at the recent Peterborough Telegraph Business Excellence Awards as the 'Young Entrepreneur' of the year. Getting the recognition really made me realise why recognition is so important and how you may be missing the importance of providing it to others in your life.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Climbing for Clarity with Simon Philp, in this episode Pete interviews Simon and explores his NLP journey so far.
Simon has owned several businesses and is an expert in the field of fire and security. His passion though is getting out in nature and has recently launched his awesome business 'Climb for Clarity' which he and Pete explores in this episode!
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
The 'Too Busy Trap' in this episode Pete explores simple strategies to unlock time and prioritisation in your work.
One of the most frustrating things is hearing 'I'm too busy'. This is an excuse and unhelpful. Leaders need to ensure they prioritise the most important stuff. SO make sure you aren't Too Busy for the important stuff by utilising time management and and prioritisation skills.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Performance Excellence - Unlocking the best from your team, in this episode Pete explores simple strategies to unlock high performance in your team.
Focusing on the areas of Direction, Skills, Motivation and Energy - what Pete calls the Performance Trifecta, will drive performance excellence in your team.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk.
Workplace Mental Health made simple for Managers, in this episode Pete explores simple strategies to promote and support workplace wellbeing.
Providing useful information on how to support colleagues as a leader and line manager without the need for training and expensive workplace schemes. (Although training and schemes may help!)
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Focus on Men's Mental Health in the Workplace, in this episode Pete explores the iwhat to look out for when it comes to men's mental health in the workplace.
This gives useful tips to managers and leaders on the relevance of workplace mental health initiatives for men.
6 things to look out for:
1) are you considering, encouraging mental health training for men? Ensure it is really relevant for the men in your workplace
2) do you offer support programmes for mens health?
3) do you have an eye on your culture around 'work' long hours, balance sacrifice etc
4) is there a culture of toxic masculinity?
5) how do you treat men who make disclosures?
6) do you encourage open dialogue and shared experiences?
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Onboarding Excellence for Managers, in this episode Pete explores the importance of giving a an excellent onboarding experience to people joining your organisation.
This gives useful tips to managers to help them understand why the onboarding experience is vital to developing your culture and supporting people joining your organisation. We cover the key features and things to consider when building your onboarding process.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Learning Style Fundamentals for Managers, in this episode Pete explores the 4 key learning styles, as well as how they link to the Representational Systems which we process information and the world around us.
This gives useful tips to managers to help them understand their people will be different, and process the information around them in different ways, this will support their training and development style with their teams.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Optimising Performance through Skills Development with John Henderson. In this episode Pete interviews John Henderson from Sara Penrose. They discuss how businesses can optimise their performance through developing skills and discovering skills in their teams.
John explains in depth about lateral thinking skills, problem solving skills and innovation as well as providing thought provoking comments on how we nurture and develop skills in our businesses.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
We're all going on a Summer Holiday! That's right it is that time of year where we take a little break from the podcast and have some downtime.
Pete is off to Egypt for a few weeks and tends to take a break from recording during August and between Xmas and New Year each year. So stay tuned and catch up on some you may have missed from the back catalogue.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
6 steps to clarity in your vision RUSHcast with Pete. Are you unclear on your future, your vision or what you want from life?
In this episode Pete explains 6 simple steps for you to follow to achieve clarity on your vision.
1) create a shit list
2) think about your future vision
3)work out your values
4) realign your vision
5) consider what is holding you back
6) check, is it future focused?
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Focus on what's going well to fix problems! Sarah Stones, motivation and coaching specialist joins Pete to discuss a range of subjects around fulfilment and wellbeing.
In this episode Pete and Sarah discuss, focus on positive things, appreciative enquiry, positive psychology including PERMA - engagements, relationships meaning and achievement. As well as touching on sleep, neuroscience and goals.
Sarah says; Life is short we need to focus on what is good!
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
The importance of community for wellbeing - why we shouldn't isolate ourselves and look to likeminded folk for support.
In this episode Pete discusses the importance of being part of a community, how we are wired to interact with likeminded people. As well as ideas of where to look to find your tribe!
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Men's Health Week and the Internet. The week before this podcast was released in June 2023 was Men's Health Week and the theme was the Internet.
In this episode Pete discusses the importance of focussing on Mens Health and why this awareness week is so vital. As well as looking why the internet can be a great tool but also a huge challenge for people's wellbeing. He also explores the CAN DO model for wellbeing.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
6 top tips from 5 years in business. Let's be honest the odds a stacked against small businesses lasting beyond 5 years. So Flagship Partners are very proud of this milestone! In this episode Pete shares 6 top tips that he has learnt over the last 5 years since Flagship was founded in 2018.
Join Pete on this RUSHcast as he explores the 6 top tips which are;
- Market, market, market
- Profit and cash is absolute king
- Not all business growth is positive
- Regularly reassess and pivot
- Your customers are everything
- It is ok to miss, but never miss twice - your development
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Focus on intrinsic NOT the extrinsic motivations! Intrinsic goals are better because they are internal to YOU. You can control them, things like autonomy, mastery and purpose. Extrinsic goals are external to you and often you can chase something you have no control over achieving. Examples are meeting an external goal, garnering praise or approval, winning a competition or award.
Join Pete on this RUSHcast as he explores these motivations, how they are grounded in NLP and Stoic Philosophy and the impact and benefits they have with clients he has worked with.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
What are employee engagement surveys?
Join Pete on this RUSHcast as he explores these employee surveys and the impact and benefits they have with clients he has worked with, explaining how they work and the way that data can be utilised.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Are 4 day weeks really a good idea? In this RUSHcast Pete explores the impact the recent 4 day weeks in May have impacted himself and local businesses.
Many people are pushing for a 4 day week, however is it really practical? Following, the Kings coronation, Easter and other May Bank Holidays, join Pete as he explores the challenges that have been caused.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Awareness, Technology and Happiness with Bevis Moynan. Bevis is an NLP Trainer & Master Practitioner (in fact he actually trained me!) as well as completed 121 coaching with him.
Bevis and I discuss the journey to Awareness. The part that Technology can play both positively and negatively with Awareness and the overall impact on Happiness.
Key takeaways from this session is to know when your beliefs serve you and when they don't. Having the awareness that beliefs and thoughts serve you at times in your life but later they may hinder your growth so there can be a time when letting them go is needed.
A powerful podcast from Bevis, so we hope you enjoy it.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Understanding Performance - in this podcast I explain why understanding performance is vital to develop performance in ourselves and our teams.
What the contributing factors are to performance, including, direction, skills & motivation.
We also explore how as leaders we can influence peoples, direction, skills & motivation, to improve their performance and impact the team positively creating a fantastic overall performance for our business, team or organisation.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how coaching or mentoring could help you fulfil your potential, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
What are Motivational Maps? Motivationals Maps are a tool that Motivational Maps Practitioners like Pete, can use to understand, analyse and coach people & their leaders on how best motivate them.
Motivation is the energy, particularly positive energy and impetus to deliver great work and is a highly contributing factor to our overall performance. Motivational Maps give you, leaders and teams the tools and language you need to effectively understand each others motivation. Enabling you to reward and motivate people really effectively.
In this episode I discuss what Motivational Maps are, and how I can support businesses to discover their peoples motivations through Mapping practise.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how NLP or Motivational Maps could help you please do not hesitate to get in touch with me Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Introducing the Black Top Method with Paul Ward. Paul is a breakthrough coach and NLP Trainer (he trained me in NLP).
In this episode Paul explains the Black Top Coaching and his Black Top Method too. Fascinating stuff and sounds a fantastic programme too!
if you are thinking about how NLP could help you please do not hesitate to get in touch with me Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
What is NLP? Neuro linguistic programming is a set of principles that enable people to clarify and understand the way they think and behave.
The ANLP define NLP as; “NLP combines theories, models and techniques from a range of scientific and esoteric fields, to create accessible, understandable ‘tools’ which can be used by individuals, teams and organisations and applied in a variety of contexts to improve outcomes, support wellbeing and create change”
In this episode I discuss what NLP means for me and how 121 coaching transformed my life.
If you are feeling demotivated, confused or lack clarity in your life, if you are thinking about how NLP could help you please do not hesitate to get in touch with me Peter Rushmer, via Linked In or the Flagship Partners contact info below.
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; If you are interested in finding out more about us drop hello@flagshippartners.co.uk an email or check out the website www.flagshippartners.co.uk
Master your business culture in these 6 easy ways - in this episode listen to Pete explain what Culture is, how VIsion & Values can influence that culture and how even if you do not nurture your culture as a leader, a culture still exists!
The 6 steps are;
1) Commit to a vision & values that is inspiring for your people
2) Involve your people, let them have their say
3) Agree collaboratively as a team
4) Educate people on expected behaviours
5) Embed them through the business
6) Train managers on the tools needed to manage with these principles
If you are interested in learning more about how you can improve your business through support with your culture or rolling out Vision & Values in your business, get in touch today on hello@flagshippartners.co.uk for a no obligation discussion.
Keep well in 2023 with Mike and Pete! Recently Mike and Pete shared a podcast about new years resolutions and how only 16% of people manage to stick to them!
This podcast was recorded in mid Feb. Pete and Mike had actually made some new 'intentions' or 'resolutions for 2023! So we decided to check in and see how progress was being made and we were surprised at the results!
The benefits of becoming a B-CORP with Mark Shortland. Mark is co-founder of Shoplight a supplier of lighting to the retail sector. Shoplight is nearly 9 years in business and has recently gone through the process of becoming a B-Corp certified business.
Shoplight have previously signed up to the Better Business Act and Mark and his co-founder and wife Mel are keen to ensure their business makes good decisions not just for the shareholders but also their people and others impacted by their work.
In this episode Mark deep dives into the company values and ethos and their mission too. Why B-Corp was a good fit and what was involved in the process. It is a great session if you are interested in making your business a force for good too.
Don't forget to subscribe.
Learn more about and connect with Mark here; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-shortland-9746aab/
Shoplight website here; https://shoplight.lighting/
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners; https://flagshippartners.co.uk/
Get in touch if you are interested to hear more about any of our services, including the Carbon Literacy training mentioned in the podcast.
Carbon Literacy for Fleet Operators with Darren Newman. In this episode Pete speaks to expert Darren Newman about how to improve understanding and literacy around carbon and the environment for business & in particular fleet operators.
It can be confusing, with new terminologies, emerging alternative fuels and new ways of working. Darren helps to debunk the language and also discusses the new Carbon Literacy training offering that Flagship Partners will be offering coming very soon.
If you are interested in our Carbon Literacy training, please drop your information over here and we will be in touch as soon as it has launched. https://flagshippartners.co.uk/contact/
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners - expert consultancy and training company in Fleet, Transport Compliance, Health & Safety & HR. https://flagshippartners.co.uk/
6 key leadership lessons from Erik Ten Hag! Love them or loathe them, Manchester United have seen a vast improvement in team performance this season.
Whilst many say form is temporary, there is no denying the massive impact Erik Ten Hag the new manager and his team have had on the players.
The last few years has shown how important a strong manager is with vision, people skills and understanding can help make or break football teams.
Erik Ten Hag appears to be making some fantastic decisions whilst also having a big positive influence on the way the team are working together and producing wins.
So 6 key leadership lessons I have learnt from Ten Hag this season are;
1) Passion - influencing passion and meaning to the players
2) Strong leadership & leading by example
3) No one is bigger than the team
4) Discipline
5) Flexibility to change
6) Praise in public, manage in private
What other key leadership skills have you taken from others?
ps in case you hadn't realised, I am a massive United fan! I promise if Football or United isn't for you, I will be back to less polarising subjects next week!
6 reasons your New Year resolutions won't work & what to do instead!
It is that time of year again where the world seem to be setting new year resolutions and our socials are bombarded with the New Year, New me BS!
Statistically only about 16% of new years resolutions last longer than 4-5 weeks and the reason for this is people tend to set particularly difficult or challenging targets. In this podcast I discuss why this doesn't work and how you can help yourself by properly setting intentions and goals.
New Years resolutions tend not to work because;
-lack of accountability
-lack of tracking
-lack of planning
-self doubt
-lack of clarity
-unrealistic expectations
Listen in today and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and review the podcast too.
Signing off for 2022 on the AHDT Podcast, we're not really sure how 2022 is done already!?
In this episode Pete takes a brief look at the year that was 2022. The podcast is taking a break over Xmas and into January, with Pete and Mike taking some holiday. As well as Harry our podcast editor too. But we looking forward to recording many more for you in 2023!
The podcast is sponsored by Flagship Partners, expert Consultancy & Training for your business; www.flagshippartners.co.uk
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A lot has happened in 2022. Pete & Mike talk about the highs and lows of 2022. What have you been doing this year? Have you taken time out to reflect on 2022?
What are your company Trigger points?
Mike shares some ideas around how your business can prepare for the worst. When do you call a senior member of staff or Director to notify them of an incident occuring? Do you have a plan for when to interrupt a Director's holiday?
In this podcast, Mike explores these incidents and how you should plan to escalate them appropriately in your organisation.
Proactive management of this can prevent uncertainty in your organisation.
This week we have the pleasure of interviewing Chairman of Abbey Logistics Group Steve Granite. Abbey are the UK's largest food tanker distributor and Steve shares his insights of his career so far and what future logistics needs to look like.
We cover the 6 areas Steve is most passionate about in our sector and these are;
1) Bringing in young people
2) Changing the image of the sector
3) greener transport solutions
4) driver retention
5) technology (Uber experience)
6) collaboration of hauliers
It is a fantastic episode so tune in now to listen and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW the podcast too!
Many thanks Pete
6 key features of an accident investigation. Mike Vickers talks us through the 6 key areas of when investigating accidents for you to consider.
So if you have ever wondered what you should think about when investigating accidents, then this is the podcast for you. It is important for you to consider the root causes and not just jump to conclusions, so ensure you deal objectively with the facts.
It is easy to just blame a driver, or put it down to a freak incident. In this podcast Mike will advise that it is vital to get into the detail and the facts non judgementally.
Interrogating all of the data that is available for you. Enjoy!
The green agenda - what does it mean for HGV Operators.
It is a tricky environment to operate HGV's in currently due to the operational challenges and the environmental impact of our vehicles.
Mike Vickers takes over the podcast in this session with 6 things operators can do to help them navigate and develop their own green agenda.
Flagship Partners offer ISO 14001 to support great environmental management in businesses, as well as how to calculate carbon impact and we are soon to launch carbon literacy for fleet operators training too.
Make sure you follow Flagship Partners on socials to find out more.
Why I am worried about your business and the World Cup!
There have been many operational challenges recently but a world cup during November and December 2022 may top them!
This episode is about planning for these challenges, taking the inspiration from the fantastically organised Operation London Bridge.
We always standing by the 6P's, prior planning, prevents piss poor performance!
How are you planning for the world cup this year?
Vulnerable Road Users (VRU's) & your responsibilities with Mike Vickers. Let Mike talk you through VRU's and the considerations you should make as a fleet operator.
This week we let Fleet Geek Mike, the training guy, take over the AHDT podcast. In this episode he shares his insights from the Flagship Partners recently launched VRU Training Module.
If you are interested to learn more about your responsibilities and considerations for ensuring your fleet safely interacts with VRU's on the road, get in touch with Flagship Partners today.
What is Safety Culture and common pitfalls of addressing Culture with Sam Neal. What a pleasure to chew the fat with Sam on all things 'culture' related.
When it comes to culture and safety culture you could ask 'what is it?' to 100 different people and get 100 different answers. However in this episode Sam and Pete discuss culture and fundamentally some of the common pitfalls when leaders start to actively address culture too.
Sam is the Founder and Director of Orchard Safety Ltd, having been a safety professional since not long after graduation. Sam has held several high profile safety roles before starting his consultancy.
We met Sam through the Health and Safety Network, which we recommend checking out as he is a co founder with fellow founders (and previous podcast guests Colin Nottage & James MacPherson)
6 Principles of Time Management RUSHCast, recorded as a lunchtime LIVE recently, check in on Pete giving a quick run through of 6 key principles of time management.
The principles Pete explains in this podcast are;
Carlson’s Law – uninterrupted work is more efficient and improves 'flow'.
Pareto’s Law – 80% of your results come from 20% of your effort, the effect of the vital few & trivial many.
Parkinsons Law – time=availability and work increases to fill a vacuum.
Murphy’s Law – what can go wrong, will go wrong…….
Illich’s Law – circadian rhythm – energy fluctuates through the day, know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses and adjust your day accordingly.
Fraisse’s Law – time is subjective, when you are in flow, time passes quickest. People spend time on what they enjoy most and put off what they enjoy least.
How use data to transform driver safety with Alison Moriarty. Alison is the MD of Driive who are part of tech company MatrixIQ.
In this episode Alison and I discuss all things road safety and driver performance. The Driive product is a fantastic solution for fleets to have a third party analyse data and and educate drivers on their behaviour.
Alison is clearly extremely passionate about road safety and doing the right thing, she has dedicated her career to making a difference. This is a fantastic episode and thank you Alison for taking the time out of your busy schedule to join us.
In this episode we are joined by sustainability expert Miles Watkins from Cai Watkins. Pete heard Miles speak on sustainability at the British Aggregate Association annual conference and was excited to see how Miles brought a greener future for transport to life.
Miles shares insights on the UN's 'Sustainable Development Goals' and helps explain what fleet operators can do today to ensure they are improving their sustainability and impact on the environment around them.
It is clear that legislation is looking to enforce a greener future for fleet operators so we explore how leaders in fleet can get ahead of the curve and make impact today.
If you would like to learn more about sustainability in your business please do get in touch and we would be delighted to connect you to Miles.
What are ISO Standards? Including focus on ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management & ISO 45001 Safety Management with Dan Griffiths.
Dan is a Flagship Partners consultant and specialises in ISO accreditation for our clients. He literally supports business to become Safer, Greener & Greater through improved systems and achieving accreditations too.
He supports clients to better understand the needs of their business and existing processes then, builds and supports them to improve their performance to ensure they align with the desirable accreditations.
Dan is an expert in the engineering and construction sector and shares great insights on what the ISO standards are and why they could be of great value for your business.
If you would like to learn more about ISO standards in your business give Flagship Partners a call today.
A Half Dozen Things Podcast's new series 3 launches with this episode we will be focusing on the Flagship Partners vision of making our clients Safer, Greener & Greater. What does this mean?
This series the podcast is going to focus on real world practical advice on how you business can increase it's impact. Increase how it focuses on People, Planet & Profit and the impact your business can have as a force for good.
We hope you love series 3 as much as we are going to making it, there will some fantastic guests and very interesting and exciting subject matters covered, so please stay tuned! PR
What is the Met Commercial Vehicle Unit with Inspector Richard Wenham.. Richard (or Rik) Wenham is an Inspector with the Metropolitan Police and heads up the Commercial Vehicle Unit, that deals with crime, incidents and accidents related to vehicles over 7.5T within the Met's jurisdiction.
Rik discusses his fresh approach to policing CV's in London as well as dispels a few myths on what to expect from his team if you deal with them. Rik and his team hold HGV licenses themselves and it is clear the increased empathy for professional drivers in the industry and he ensures they are treated as such.
This means a mix of high expectations, after all drivers will be treated as the professionals they are, but also high levels of respect and dignity too. Listen in to find out more as well as the key metric for success in Rik's department which is to reduce KSI's (Killed or Seriously Injured) on London's roads.
Rik shares insights of his work as well as discussing mental health and the way incidents are managed by the force. Rik also explains the amazing proactive work he and his team are carrying out through education and their toolbox talk.
If you want to find out more about anything we discuss in the episode please use the links below;
email commercial-vehicles@met.police.uk to find out more about the free toolbox talk
the text service we discuss is SHOUT 85258. If you want any further info please reach out to us direct on hello@flagshippartners.co.uk
What is NaVCIS and how large is our Freight & Cargo crime problem? In this episode with Mike Dawber, Field Intelligence Officer-Freight Desk with NaVCIS we hear about NaVCIS (National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service).
Mike explains how NaVCIS works by gathering and then utilising data from police services across the UK. Then uses the data to help tackle crime across a range of vehicle crime areas and Mike's expertise in Cargo and Freight crime specifically. The stats around Freight and Cargo crime are staggering and eye watering!
The service is entirely funded by industry, so please do listen in and consider the value Mike's intel could have for your business. Then think about signing up to support the valuable work that Mike and his team do, you can find out more here; https://navcis.police.uk/
HSE's Peter Kelly on reducing workplace stress and supporting your teams mental health. In this episode hear Peter who is a clinical psychologist and helped devise the HSE's management standards approach discuss stress and mental health in the workplace.
Peter has decades of experience having formulated the management standards back in the late 90's. His mission is to make all employers realise their commitment to their people and proactively manage stress and support peoples mental health in the workplace.
We discuss the HSE's Management Standards which are, Demands, Control, Support, Relationships, Role and Change. If you want to find out more, check out the website here; https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/standards/
Flagship Partners offer a range of stress reduction and mental health support and training for your workplace. Visit this link to find out more; https://flagshippartners.co.uk/training-peterborough/mental-health/
Understanding Peer to Peer Mentoring with Fleet Geeks. Fleet Geeks have been running their Peer to Peer mentoring group for 3 months now with the 4 session happening on the 31st August this month.
This is YOUR invitation to join us for 1 session for FREE. We are opening the group for new applications and therefore offering fleet and transport professionals like you the opportunity to try the mentoring group for FREE for 1 month.
Then we can show the value of joining this amazing group for you and your professional development.
If you are interested please complete this enquiry form; https://afx.one/c14bdb42
And to find out more about the Peer to Peer Group sign up here; https://flagshippartners.co.uk/fleet-geeks-peer-to-peer-group/
I also discuss our FREE MONTHLY Networking on the last Wednesday of the month, you can sign up for that here; https://afx.one/ba713ebf
In this episode, Pete speaks to Lisa Fleming founder of Logico.
They are a consultancy and training provider located in Durham that specialise the Transport Sector. Lisa and Pete discuss public inquiries and driver conduct hearings.
Lisa attends around 4 PI's per month supporting clients when they face the traffic commissioner.
Logico are also approved for Earned Recognition so there is some discussion around this as well as the pitfalls and areas for Restricted Operator Licenses to be careful.
As well as when they should really consider themselves and reapply for a Standard National Operators Licence. Thanks Lisa for joining the podcast and we hope you enjoy it.
In this episode listen as host Pete Rushmer and director of Flagship Partners discusses plans for the year ahead.
The Flagship year runs from 1st June to 31st May each year. The year until May 2022 has been a time of significant growth and change for the business.
Pete reflects on this as well as his personal development over the year. Then we look at the impending financial doom that the news sees in the near future and what the plans are for 2023 and the next 12 months too.
In this episode Pete meets with Billy Shaw, Commercial Solicitor with Rotheras solicitors. Billy is a Sheffield lad and fantastic guy.
With a background in Youth Work before training as a brief and lots of charity work Billy is an all round good guy and has a really strong understanding of the Transport Sector. This is thanks to his experience with Rotheras and their Regulatory Transport Department.
Billy and Pete discuss the factors to consider when setting out Terms and Conditions and contracts for businesses. In particular a consultancy business and an external transport management agreement.
Vital listening for any company director or prospective external transport management. Thank you Billy for coming on the show and sharing your wisdom.
As we release this podcast it is early July. It's that time of year when everyone seems to be having a break. For the first time in 4 years Pete our host is taking a 2 week break from the stresses and strains of running Flagship Partners.
It is tough as a company director and in a regulated industry where you are expected to have continuous and effective control of a fleet as a transport manager to take time off and actually switch off.
In this episode we explore why it is vital to ensure you do take that time and do properly switch off too.
In todays episode I discuss the value of peer groups and formal mentoring group sessions for professionals with Colin Nottage.
Colin is the founder of Influential Management, Safety Remotely and Co-Founder of Project Mollitiam and network for safety professionals. Colin is a Safety, Environmental and Quality consultant who also helps with business improvement.
Project Mollitiam is over a year old and is an incredible community of Safety professionals, with a range of services, from networking, to mentoring and philosophy calls too. The Fleet Geeks concept is founded on similar principles and leads the way in the Transport and Fleet sector. Listen in to find out more about how you can develop yourself with peer to peer group mentoring.
How to save on your Fleet Insurance and Insurance Top Tips from Natalie Goodson. This week I speak on things Fleet Insurance with Natalie Goodson, Director of Robert J Goodson in Peterborough.
Robert J Goodson are an insurance brokers, who offer a whole of market insurance broker package and tailored advice for your business. We discuss best practise for Fleets on how to minimise their insurance expense and how to keep their fleet safe.
Natalie also discussed what insurance Freelance Transport Managers and Transport Consultants need too.
Please make sure you subscribe for our other episodes too.
How do you have Effective 121's with your team? Why have 121's? Listen in to find out more....
In this session I cover the 6 KEY SKILLS managers need to carry out Effective 1:1s
1) No blame; your people do the best they can, with the information, training & support you provide them. You need to take responsibility for their current performance too. If you need to provide developmental feedback, it’s best to manage it at the time the performance shortfall has occurred (don’t save it up for your 121 see rule 5 in the next section below).
2) Empathy; the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. A core skill required for effective leaders & managers. Be caring….you’re a good person right?!
3) Problem solving mindset; be collaborative and see skills 4 & 5.
4) Be curious; seek to understand the situation, don’t jump to conclusions, seek first to understand, practise listening without judgement.
5) Be supportive through praise & recognition; this can be really difficult, particularly if it is new to you. The best way to develop is through encouraging and recognition of the good which is more effective then criticism of the poor. (Have you ever felt like you only get picked up when things go wrong, not told what went well, or what goes well is never noticed….don’t be that d*£k.)
6) Be open; openness & transparency are vital for engagement. Encourage your team member to ask you questions and respond as openly as you are able. Have the humility to admit you don’t know too, if needed.
I also cover the 6 Ground Rules for Effective 121's too;
1) Make time & space with no distractions, diarise & don’t move
2) Set clear goals that align expectations, be honest in your feedback
3) 3 stages to trust
4) PPPPP-Preparation prevents piss poor performance
5) Ask open questions and REALLY listen (2 ears & 1 mouth), 121 is THEIR time not yours.
6) Make time for developmental discussion I hope you enjoy this session and please make sure you subscribe.
In todays episode I interview James Dawes. James is a fascinating chap, the founder of Dawes Highway Safety. Dawes Highway Safety are committed to improving safety for all road users. James is a former Cop with the Met and has seen his fair share of disastrous incidents, which will have taken their toll on him and those around him.
Once he realised the common factor around people getting 'sucked' into the back wheels of trucks, he realised his calling to found Dawes Highway Safety and invent the People Panel. Listen in to find out more about the People Panel and James' other safety solutions. James and I sit on the Transport Committee at the BAA and James is responsible for numerous road safety campaigns too.
Thanks James for joining me on todays show you are a real gent and I love your passion for road safety.
In this episode I discuss all things Concrete Mixers! Including Mixer Rollover Awareness and Road Safety with expert Mark Cowan.
Mark Cowan wears a few hats including MinTrain, expert trainers in the quarrying industry as well as a director at the BAA (British Aggregate Association). We discuss just how many Mixer Rollovers there are in the UK every year and how this can be prevented with quality and relevant training.
We also discuss the dent we are looking to make with the British Aggregate Association and the amazing support we are offering members.
We discuss road safety campaigns like driving for better business and the recent campaign that was Mark's called, 'Safe Load, Safe Road.' A link for the website can be found here; https://baa-active.co.uk/safe-load-campaigns/
Mark is a superstar and well worth a listen so please do enjoy, subscribe and share with your friends.
In this episode I interview Tom Reddy for a second time. Previously we had discussed technical elements for a Transport Manager and External Transport Manager role.
In this session we chew the fat on various other challenges in the sector including;
-How should an ETM structure there business dealings?
-Is the TM CPC fit for purpose? What would we change?
-Facebook groups, the good the bad and the ugly.
We hope you enjoy this session, please do subscribe and share with your friends.
In this episode your host Pete Rushmer gets grilled. Mike Vickers from the Fleet Geeks takes over as host and interviews Pete for today's episode.
Pete's A Half Dozen Things are;
Why- Set your vision, Focus on your personal development, become a leader, understanding principles and values are vital, the value of networking and finally being true to you & your relationships.
Please do check it out and let us know what you think, we hope you enjoy this 2nd anniversary special to mark 2 years of A Half Dozen Things Podcast.
In this episode previous guest Jonathan Pittam rejoins us for a Lunchtime LIVE on how to cope with stress in a transport office.
Driver stress and mental health challenges are well documented. With the Mental Health Driver CPC course a big hit with our clients.
However rarely do we address the copious amounts of stress endured by the Transport Office and in particular the Transport Manager.
The role has a huge responsibility and we explore that and the stress in this this episode. What is stress? Why is a Transport Office stressful? What can we do to improve?
In today's episode I am joined by Keith Gray. Keith currently is an expert in instructional design and dangerous goods, running his own business covering both areas. In his career he has spent almost 13 years with the FTA (Freight Transport Association) building and then heading up their training department. Keith shares amazing insights about training.
I really enjoyed interviewing Keith and it has delivered a fantastic episode so do enjoy.
The 6 areas we discuss are;
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How a trade association works
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The Training Budget – statutory vs non-statutory training (inc. quasi statutory)
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A Transport Manager’s professional development – beyond TM CPC
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Instructional Design principles – why thinking often trumps doing when it comes to designing content
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the beauty of Lifelong learning - see book recommendations below!
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DGSA Academy
Book recommendations are;
Obliquity by John Kay – really interesting book from renowned economist about how life’s goals are best approached indirectly.
The Essential Drucker by Peter Drucker – the Grandfather of management consultancy and a very sharp mind. Many of his original concepts (SMART / management by objectives) have been so embedded into business as usual that we have long forgot the origin.
21 Letters on Life and Its Challenges by Charles Handy – Although his books are about organisational dynamics, he’s really a philosopher at heart. His books are beautifully written - accessible but you also feel like you’ve learned something on every page.
The Second Curve by Charles Handy – yes, chucked another in. He makes you stand back with him and shows you a different view on the accepted principles of society and life in general.
Business Model Generation by Alex Ostewalder – This became an instant business classic on strategy when it came out. It takes a look at how different business models work (and what specifically makes them work). The ‘canvas’ in there is really useful as a lens for your own business.
Good to Great by Jim Collins – perhaps a bit dated when you look at the case studies but another good one about business principles.
Design for How People Learn by Julie Dirksen – a good primer on Instructional Design
What should an External Transport Manager charge? This is a question the Fleet Geeks get asked so often. In this episode we showcase the recent Fleet Geeks Webinar.
What is the going rate for an ETM? In this webinar Fleet Geeks Mike and Pete are joined by industry experts and ETM's Tom Reddy and Richie Iddon to discuss what is the 'going rate'?
Why ETM's should NOT follow others pricing models instead deciding their own rates and negotiate on a case by case basis with their prospective operators. We touch on how some ETM agencies will suggest fees and what you should do about it.
What do you think? Please drop us a comment below.
Check out this episode of A Half Dozen Things, we mash it up the Fleet Geeks joining me to discuss how vital it is to attract and retain the best drivers for your fleet.
The 6 areas we discuss are;
1) respect
2) cash & remuneration
3) covering drivers costs - inc CPC
4) Equipment and investment
5) management capability
6) culture - how do you support your people?
Listen in for 6 key focus areas that you can work on today that will help stop Drivers leaving you and ensure you you retain drivers......the one's you want to keep anyway!
In this episode I speak to the awesome Kim Lane. Kim is an ex female Ice Hockey star and company director of both HD Teamwear and more recently Dalrod UK. They are a national drainage franchise based in Peterborough. Kim has her work cut out as a 3rd generation company director t ensure she follows in her parents footsteps!
Hear from her today and her a Half Dozen Things for business success.
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Communication
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Trust & Relationships
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Family Values
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Teamwork
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Don’t take it personal
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Patience
What are your top tips for maintaining Fleet compliance?
Jamie shares his insights in this episode on simple ways Transport and Fleet managers can proactively improve fleet compliance.
In this Podcast episode we explore Jamie's 6 top tips for Fleet compliance. The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'.
Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in the Fleet and Transport Sector. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities.
The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782/
In this episode I speak to Mark Cartwright who is Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention at National Highways.
He shares incredible insights as well as amazing plans the the National Highways have coming up, here are the areas we covered in this interview;
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Mark's experience and background
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What National Highways and Mark's Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention team does
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Existing / ongoing activity from the National Highways;
a. Operation Tramline
b. Van Driver Toolkit
c. CALMDriver – mental health initiative with Campaign Against Living Miserably
- Developmental activity that is work in progress;
a. PING – looking at using data / images captured from existing sensors on network to let opted-in operators know what their vehicles are up to out on the roads.
b. Post-crash response – Plan A: stop crashes. Plan B: keep victims alive until ambulance arrives. Looking at development of elearning and supporting app, to deliver First Aid Training.
c. 'I Drive a Truck and Know Stuff' – equipping professional drivers with nuggets of information to raise awareness of issues with their peer groups.
There is some amazing stuff in the pipeline and thanks Mark for joining me for this awesome interview. The links discussed in the show are;
The link to Van Driver Toolkit is vandrivertoolkit.co.uk
CALMDriver is drivingforbetterbusiness.com/calmdriver
Driving for Better Business is drivingforbetterbusiness.com
In this episode I speak to 21 year old business owner Harry who owns Spark Agency. He set up his business in 2020 at 19 just before the pandemic.
Harry is a man of many talents, including, photography, videography and social media. In this episode we explore;
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How did spark agency start?
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When did Harry start working, he is only 21!?
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How has being young in business work for you?
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What drives Harry on a day to day basis?
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What Harry does outside of work?
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His hopes and aspirations for the future of his business?
Not sure exactly what a Transport Manager does? Want to know what areas a Transport Manager should focus on. Check out this bumper, marathon episode with Richie Iddon. I have been a fan of Richie's for sometime.
When TM's ask questions on Facebook, you can always trust Richie to respond in a measured, extremely detailed and transparent way. He cuts through the crap and demonstrates a deep experience and knowledge of the fleet sector.
Check out this episode if you want to better understand the depth, knowledge and understanding to be a competent Transport Manager.
We discuss (in depth....did I mention that already!?)
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Newly qualified Transport Managers.
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Discuss how or where should ETM’s look for work?
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Drivers
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Walk around checks/Gate checks/Vehicle auditing.
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PMI’s & MOT’s
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Wheel Security & Tyre Management
In this episode I speak to DVSA Earned Recognition National Account Manager Phil Breen about all things Earned Recognition. We cover A Half Dozen Key areas to enable you to better understand the scheme and the benefits to you as an operator. Speaking to Phil helped me realise that it was 100% I wanted Flagship Partners to be able to support so are putting in the work to be able to provide approved services and audits for the scheme. So if you are interested in Earned Recognition, do get in touch and Phil is very approachable too.
- What is Earned Recognition?
Outline of the scheme and how it came about, what it is and what to expect.
- Key Benefits
The benefits and the wider feedback from ER operators in terms of what they get from the scheme.
- How to manage the scheme as an operator
We run through what an average operator does, how ER will impact them on the day to day and how they interactive with the Earned Recognition team at the DVSA.
- What happens when something goes wrong
The approach that DVSA take if an operator does not meet KPIs or fails an audit, (you will be surprised at how supportive the DVSA are in these cases)
- Digital requirement options
Details of changes to the Earned Recognition digital requirements and how this impacts operators in the scheme, and those hoping to join the scheme. This will help you understand the needs of the scheme
- What does the future of Earned Recognition look like?
Where DVSA hope to take the scheme, what new things they are looking at and how they have taken feedback to improve the scheme.
This was a brilliant episode and shout out to Phil and Josh who have been a pleasure to work with throughout.
Earned Recognition; https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dvsa-earned-recognition-guidance-and-forms
Podcast Sponsors; https://flagshippartners.co.uk/
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In this episode learn more about The Fleet Geeks offer including, networking, mentoring, the community and the podcast too.
Join the community here; https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782
Subscribe to the podcast here; https://fleetgeekspodcast.podbean.com/
The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'.
Check out in this episode where Mike, The Training Guy tells us how to achieve Transport Manager CPC Exam success and make things easier on yourself and increase your chances of success!
Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in the Fleet and Transport Sector. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey.
Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast too; https://fleetgeekspodcast.podbean.com/
The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'.
Check out in this episode what the recent changes are in January 2022 to the Highway Code, these have been particularly contentious, so check out this episode and what the guys think and what you need to look out for.
Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in the Fleet and Transport Sector. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities.
The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Join our FREE community over on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782
And subscribe to the podcast here; https://fleetgeekspodcast.podbean.com/
The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'.
Check out in this episode, we explore the qualification which is known by many names; Transport Manager CPC qualification, or Operator CPC Qualification. We let you know how you can train and what to expect too.
Each week these geeks will discuss all things relevant and topical in the Fleet and Transport Sector. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities. The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey.
Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Join our FREE community over on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782
And subscribe to the podcast here; https://fleetgeekspodcast.podbean.com/
In this Introduction to The Fleet Geeks Podcast, which is hosted by the team at Flagship Partners.
The Fleets Geeks are; Mike Vickers 'The Training Guy', Jamie Bielawski 'The Safety Guy' & Pete Rushmer 'The Founder'.
Each week these guys will discuss all things relevant and topical in the Fleet and Transport Sector. If you are a Fleet or Transport Professional who wants to develop your skills, network and opportunities.
The Fleet Geeks are here to support you on your journey. Our mission is to Develop Fleet and Transport Professionals. Join our FREE community over on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244794840391782
Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast too. https://fleetgeekspodcast.podbean.com/
recorded on 'Blue Monday', coined by Sky Travel as the 'most depressing day of the year' In this session we look to understand more about Depression and depressing feelings and helping to understand more about mental health and how we can support ourselves and others. Where to signpost others and how best to support them as well as how to better look after our own wellbeing.
Rebranding Safety with James MacPherson! James is a another podcast host and successful youtuber.
His podcast Rebranding Safety, well it does just that.
James likes to explore, what safety is as well as the philosophical elements of safety management too. This is a bumper episode and not to be missed.
James and I discuss;
Is compliance safe?
How can we balance compliance and safety?
What is safety culture?
How can we improve employee behaviours?
What is Resilience?
It is a great session so please tune in and share with your friends!
I'm feeling anxious........Men's Mental Health 'Docky' & Coffee Break with ME!
Grab a coffee and have some 'docky'! (local term for elevenses!) January is a tough time for us all, so I am have a focus on Mental Health, so join me for some real talk on feeling anxious, how to manage it yourself, how to support others and how to have a good old honest chat about it with someone you trust.
In this episode of A Half Dozen Things, Ep 95; Amazing Tech for your Fleet Safety with Flare and Road Radar. I speak to Kirk Ryan and James Duffy from K-Safe.
K-Safe founded the Flare App, this alerts loved ones, family members or colleagues to a potential incident, accident where by you fall, hurt yourself and need medical attention.
Then Road Radar takes the tech one step further. This enables drivers, using the pre existing in-vehicle systems to use Flare to notify drivers of Vulnerable Road Users that are coming up on their journey.
Almost like, eyes in the back of your head and being able to see around corners! Clever stuff, if you want to find out more or trail Road Radar or Flare, please use these links https://activate.flaresafety.com/flare-referral/Flagship and mention the podcast when you do speak to K-Safe.
2022 promises to be a challenging year for all Fleet Operators in the UK, in this RUSHcast I discuss the predictions for fleet operators, from myself and some of my colleagues.
The suggestions include; James and Kirk @ RoadRadar & Flare;
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Vehicles will become ‘smarter’ in order to increase safety and reduce ongoing costs associated with insurance or incidents. It would be great to understand the loss of a vehicle or driver today vs just a few years ago and the impact to the business.
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Operational costs will continue to increase – fuel, driver demand, etc will continue to put a squeeze on fleet operators
Flagship's Compliance Guy; Jamie B
LST’s to be given the go ahead- Longer Semi Trailer trailers have been on trial for the last 9 years. The trial involves longer semi-trailers of 14.6 metres and 15.65 metres in length (17.5 metres and 18.55 metres total vehicle lengths respectively)
More focus on alternative fuels and electrification. Hydrogen internal combustion engines could also become the solution for longer haul tractors and I think there will be more breakthroughs in that area of development in 2022.
More clean air zones planned. Bradford and Manchester are already planning to start in 2022 but more cities I’m sure will follow when they see how much money that they could make.
Flagship's Training Guy Mike V
Covid, or rather the government's reaction to Covid isn't over yet and I foresee more restrictions coming in January which will be lockdown by the back door (and without the Furlough) which will be challenging times for the training industry as it will inevitably lead to smaller classes and people canceling training through the fear factor. Couple this with staff shortages due to self isolation within the transport sector, January could be bleak indeed. The perfect storm of DCPC training being put back because of Covid, and the belief in some transport managers that the government's review of DCPC could possible scrap it (it won't as it's not even being considered as an option) leading them to delay training bookings coupled with the onrushing 2024 will lead to a tsunami of demand for DCPC training in the latter half of 2022. Unless the political landscape changes the winter of 2022 could be a repeat of the last two with uncertainty about lockdown and restrictions returning.
The government's conclusion of its review of DCPC training is due in March. I doubt much will change except for the inclusion of more online content and possibly placing more activities 'out of scope'
The scrapping of the requirement for B license holders to take an additional test to tow a trailer of over 750kgs while bad from a road safety point of view will provide an opportunity to training providers as companies realise that although legally not mandated the risk of allowing untrained drivers loose is too great and they voluntarily take training on. This I believe will lead to a general awareness of the value of training in the sub 3.5t category. Van and fleet products will be in demand.
Fuel prices will continue to rise further squeezing operators margins and upping the pace for electric vehicles. Training topics that will begin to appear in 2022 will be the inclusion of EV awareness and safety.
The conclusion of another government consultation is due mid year. This one is the tri-annual review into the workings of the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. I don't think much will change but expect to see a more approachable and open communication opportunity from the TC's.
The TC's are reviewing the syllabus and qualification of TMCPC itself. We don't expect too many changes although the industry is keen to move back to a National/International mix. I suspect that would be too political and would need a legislation change away from the current EU compliant version but it's one to watch. Although the value of the International exam may diminish there would be, in training terms, an opportunity for more people to take a plunge and sit a National qualification.
From April 2022 there will be a requirement for vans over 2.5t being operated for hire and reward internationally to be included on an international operators license. This affects hardly any UK operators but will at least increase the awareness in van operations and give van operators an insight into the direction of travel in terms of upcoming regulation of that sector. Oh and Pompey will get promoted to the Championship in May !
Listen in for further suggestions from myself and other community members. Don't forget to subscribe and join our community group on Facebook, the Transport Manager & Consultants Hub.
Understanding Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors role, or the role of a DGSA, as well as ADR Awareness for Transport Managers in this podcast.
Mark Spence is the Chair of BADGP otherwise known as the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals. We introduce for transport managers the need for understanding and training for both drivers and transport managers to understand how to improve safety for themselves and other road users.
The interview covers 6 key areas;
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Every day items that are dangerous goods
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Lithium batteries
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Class 2 gases
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Class 3 Flammable Liquids
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Class 8 Corrosives
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Common misconceptions in transporting dangerous goods
We also put Mark in the hotseat with audience questions too! Listen in today.
Ep 92 RUSHcast; 2021 a year in review! What a year it has been!?
2021 has not only flown by, but also been a year of huge change and evolution for all of us.
In this session, join me as I walk through all the changes, amendments and notable events of 2021, as we reflect on what we have all faced this year.
From introducing the Direct Vision Standard, and HGV Safety Permits, increasing the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), relaxation of driver hours, new covid variants, driver shortages, fuel shortages & brain cell shortages. We also saw changes to HGV Driver Testing.....with the back drop of a crumbling Tory government, check out todays 2021 year in review!
In this weeks podcast we discuss Goal setting in your compliance or transport manager role. Get insight and suggestions for setting great performance objectives and goals for your business. After this session you will reduce the focus on 'compliance' and increase the focus on what 'GREAT performance' is. Narrowing down what this looks like in your business. This then helps you perform beyond compliance.
In this episode I interview, Brian Sagaseta, Managing Director of Chiltern Distribution in Peterborough. Brian shares great insights including growing his 45 strong fleet of HGV's. How vital branding is, as well as the transport sector.
As well as discussing his career in transport. We also discuss;
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Brian's background
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Chiltern Distribution's background and future plans.
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Get behind the brand of Chiltern.
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3 things Brian loves about the Transport sector
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3 things that most frustrates Brain about our sector
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As well as how can we improve the desirability of working in the sector to attract more drivers.
In this episode I speak to Social Media Influencer Angelica Larsson. Angelica is a truck driver based in Sweden. She transports heavy machinery on a low loader and shares her stories, trials and tribulations with her following across her platforms. Angelica is hugely popular, she is super friendly and shares some great insights about working in the transport sector and is constantly positive!
The festive season is coming, with work parties coming up and statistics telling us that drivers are more likely to drive in a condition that is not safe for the road, this lunchtime LIVE will look at what you can do at this time to reduce your fleet risk. Managing the risk of drink driving and/or drug driving is a vital part of running your fleet, and we explore the risk and some actions you can take.
In this episode it was amazing to meet and interview former Senior Traffic Commissioner, Beverley Bell CBE. Beverley know runs own training and consultancy business for Transport Operators and it was an absolute delight to have her on the show!
We discuss her background and what she really wanted to be when she grew up....(who on earth would dream of becoming a Senior TC after all!?)
We explore the role of the TC and why their role is so valuable.
What can be done to fix the biggest challenges in Transport
As well as making the sector more attractive for young people and women in the future.
This episode is a great listen and we really hope you enjoy the awesome insights that Beverley shares.
In this RUSHcast on handling conflict in your Transport Compliance Role, we recognise that whether you are a Transport Manager or Compliance Manager conflict is a very natural part of the role you do. Managing conflict effectively and developing those skills is a vital to succeeding in your role.
In this session we explore, the tactics for reducing conflict;
Defining acceptable behaviour, facing conflict head on, understanding WIIFM factors, the importance factor as well as seeing conflict as an opportunity.
Then we look at 5C's of dealing with conflict - careful listening, consideration of the conflict, calmly discuss and explore the conflict, conscientiously look at the facts, cooperation in working together to resolve.
We asked our audience, 'What are the BIGGEST challenges you face as Transport Managers?' The response was HUGE. During this interview I speak to Bevis and he helps unpick these challenges and provides ideas on how to better manage them too.
Bevis is an International Speaker, Author, Coach and NLP Trainer and shares some wonderful insights to help benefit our listeners.
Bevis tackles Transport Managers challenges including, Time Management, managing drivers as well as directors, clear communications and conflict too.
This is a great episode and NOT to be missed out on.
Links discussed during the podcast include;
NLP First Steps: https://www.magentacs.co.uk/your-first-step-in-nlp/
Motivational Mapping and team dynamics: https://www.magentacs.co.uk/team-dynamics/
Home Page: https://www.magentacs.co.uk/
It was a pleasure to interview Lorry Driver Luke Vernon, he is a social media star, referring to himself on Linked In as; 'Writer/Blogger/Vlogger/Photographer/Trainer/Occasional Driver of Coaches & Trucks/Social Media Whore & Open To Offers' and then on his YouTube channel intros himself; 'Howdy doodle, my name is Luke & my consigliere is Bertie. I'm an infamous weirdo gay trucker videoing my travels round Europe and spouting complete nonsense.'
Luke shares hard hitting insights from his near fatal crash and experience with getting his license reinstated from the DVLA.
His Half Dozen Things are;
1) His driving career runs in the family
2) It’s solitary nature. He loves being alone and is happiest alone
3) Travel. The fact he's seen an enormous amount and been to more places that most people could fit into ten lifetimes.
4) Able to chop and change jobs easily
5) Spending your days immersed in the radio, music or audiobooks
6) Time to think.
In this episode we celebrate the Road Haulage Association's, National Lorry Week with RHA Director and National Chairperson Moreton Cullimore. Moreton is also the MD of Cullimore Group.
Moreton shares fantastic industry insights from both is his business and role with the RHA too. We discuss current challenges and opportunities for the Haulage sector. What it is like to be a 3rd generation business owner. As well as what we can do to make the Transport industry a more desirable career for people.
This episode was fantastic and we had great fun making it, even with a small reference to Clarkson's Farm too! We hope you enjoy it.
In this episode we interview the amazing, witty and funny, vlogger and Youtuber Stavros969.
Stavros drives for family business Rory Lynch Transport. His hobby is making awesome videos for Youtube and has nearly 200k subscribers!
In this episode we discuss what it's like working in a family business, and Stavros shares funny stories about 'holes in doors'. As well as his insights into building his Youtube channel & creating great content, life as a truck driver and love of trucks as well as ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
We laughed non stop recording this and editing it too, so hope you enjoy it!
Understanding Working Time Directive for Drivers and Mobile Workers;
This episode is here to help you understand the requirements under Working Time Directive for Drivers and Mobile Workers rules. If you are you an HGV or Bus Driver, Planner, Transport Manager or Business owner, I hope this podcast will help outline the rules to help you understand them in a simple way. The purpose of this is to provide understanding in a way that is accessible for all. Working Time Directive for Drivers and Mobile Workers rules is relatively complex and it is easy for drivers to get it wrong and end up with infringements. Potentially impacting operators too. So it is worthwhile taking the time to understand how you are impacted by them too.
Understanding EU Driver Hour Rules;
This episode is here to help you understand the requirements under EU Driver hour rules. If you are you an HGV or Bus Driver, Planner, Transport Manager or Business owner, I hope this podcast will help outline the rules to help you understand them in a simple way. The purpose of this is to provide understanding in a way that is accessible for all. EU Driver Hours rules is relatively complex and it is easy for drivers to get it wrong and end up with infringements or worse, roadside fines. Potentially impacting operators too. So it is worthwhile taking the time to understand how you are impacted by them too.
6 steps so you can build your influence at work. Do you ever wonder why no one listens to you? Do you find yourself thinking, this would be easier if people listened to what I said the first time?! Try these 6 steps to improve your influence.
1) Build connection and relationships with those around you.
2) Always listen first and seek to understand
3) Using the right body language and tone is vital (it isn't just what you 'say')
4) Develop yourself and your expertise
5) Create a strategy, influence doesn't happen overnight!
6) Understand people and provide them what they want. What additional tips do you have?
Roadskills Online is a CPD platform for Drivers and professionals in the transport sector. Find out more about how your driver training can get a boost from Roadskills Online.
In this episode we speak to David Somers, founder of Roadskills Online. David is a chartered fellow and the Chartered Institue of Logistics and Transport and a Industry influencer for over 30 years.
In this session he shares his 'Half Dozen Ways for Operators to Reduce Stress and IMPROVE PROFIT!'
These include; cutting the cost of diesel, understanding your operator licence undertaking, cut insurance costs post collision, involving your drivers, preventing bridge strikes and keeping evidence.
This one is not to be missed!
In this episode we explore what the prosed HGV Driving Licence changes look like. It’s important to note that the changes below are only proposed changes currently and a consultation took place on these proposed changes between 10 August until 7 September 2021. The results from the consultation are due within the next three months of 2021.
There are three proposed main changes, and these are summarised below.
Change 1: removing the current staging requirements for licence acquisition Basically, a car driver will be able to apply for a provisional for both C and CE entitlement at the same time. A driver can then choose which test to take first. If they decide to go straight to take a test in an articulated lorry and then pass, they would be granted the following entitlements – C+E, C, C1 and C1+E.
Change 2: considering alternative arrangements for the conduct of the reversing manoeuvres. This proposed change allows the reversing part of the test to be conducted and assessed by a third party, this will free up time for the examiners to be able to add more tests to their daily schedule. The third party will also conduct the trailer coupling and un-coupling assessment.
Change 3: allow car drivers to tow a trailer without the need for an additional test This will allow drivers who passed their car test after January 1997 to be able to tow a trailer up to 3500kg although, MAM for car and trailer must not exceed 7000kg, Those who passed their test prior to January 1997 already have this entitlement on their licences. (B+E)
In today's episode I chat to Pete White who helps run Whites Transport Services. They are 'probably' the MOST popular haulage firm on Facebook.
Pete has a wicked sense of humour and nothing is off boundaries in this interview. We talk about the transport industry, the driver shortage, tramping in Europe as well as many of the challenges faced in the sector.
Pete's outlook is both witty, funny and totally transparent. He discusses the stories behind the posts that have helped him grow the company Facebook page to over 80,000 followers, with a global reach, as well as the influence and scope that now has. As well as the responsibility that comes with having that voice.
A big thank you to Pete for joining us on today's podcast, we really hope you enjoy it. Please do subscribe and share for further episodes.
In this session we look at what is involved in achieving the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme or FORS Bronze approval.
We outline how to take 6 easy steps to achieve the FORS Bronze standard by speaking to and engaging with Flagship Partners.
The FORS Bronze standard looks at 4 key areas in your Transport and Fleet business operation. This includes, Management, Drivers, Vehicles and Operations within your business and there are many policies, procedures and risk assessments you need to be able to demonstrate to achieve the standards.
If you need help either with a new application, existing approval or audit support. Please do get in touch with us at Flagship Partners and we would be delighted to help you.
In this episode we explore, what a Transport Compliance Audit is, as well as what is included. We explore how these should be completed and why they are so important too.
Whilst we recommend being externally audited, this episode explores some of the things you can do as a Transport Manager or Transport Operator and consider if you wanted to build your own Transport Compliance Audit and audit your own work too.
If you require independent, trusted and confidential advice or support, please do get in touch with me at Flagship Partners.
In this episode we speak to Jodi Sanders, she is the MD at Pacwolf who specialise in warehousing and distribution. They are part of the CS Ellis Group of companies and are rapidly growing. With the Ecommerce side of the business seeing huge growth since the pandemic.
Jodi, is extremely unique and a natural leader, she has an awesome outlook development, teams and what great leadership looks like.
We discuss her Half Dozen things which include;
1) Jodi's Journey, where she started and her career development.
2) Performance over Power and what that means
3) What are her plans for Pacwolf
4) Progressing and inspiring others in the Pacwolf team.
5) Managing others and the dynamics and diversity of being part of a larger family group.
6) Enterprise advisory role and how Jodi is helping the next generation.
This is a fantastic interview and Jodi shares some excellent insights into her career and how young people can benefit in the warehousing and logistics sector.
Practical Assessments for your new drivers, in this episode we ask, 6 Key Questions on why you should be carrying out practical assessments with your drivers.
1) Why should you do a Practical Assessment with new drivers? 2) What does the assessment cover? 3) How long does it take? 4) Should you use a properly qualified trainer? 5) When should practical assessments be completed? 6) What can happen if you don't properly assess your drivers? If you would like help from a qualified instructor, get in touch with Flagship Partners today!
Transport Compliance, a half dozen ways with External Transport Manager and HGV Hero Tom Reddy
Tom is an HGV Hero as recognised by the RHA in a recent campaign and all round top guy. Tom is growing his ETM and Transport Consultancy and we got to know each other by sharing ideas on socials, so it was a delight to invite him on the show.
His a half dozen things to maintaining Transport compliance are;
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Maintenance and auditing
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Defect reporting
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Good quality contract
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Evidencing your work - site visit reports
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Networking and add value (whatever that means?) - Don't worry we do tell you...Ed
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OWN IT - have a plan and a checklist
This was a great episode and NOT to be missed if you are keen on running a safe fleet of vehicles and drivers. This is for all those Transport Managers and External Transport Mangers out there.
In this episode we interview Chris Powell, Senior Associate Lawyer at Rotheras Solicitors, based in Nottingham.
We cover, what the job of a transport regulatory lawyer entails including
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- Representing operators at Public Inquiries
- Representing drivers at Driver Conduct Hearings
- Advising during DVSA interviews under caution
- Challenging civil penalties for illegal migrant stowaways
- Challenging Border Force or HMRC truck seizures
What a Public Inquiry hearing is actually like for an operator or Transport Manager. The various reasons you can be called to a Public Inquiry.
It is a fascinating interview and I hope you get some great value from this session.
If you want to speak to Chris direct at Rotheras Solicitors, you can contact him here; https://rotheras.co.uk/
With the Driver shortage continuing to rumble on, in this LIVE I want to discuss 'A Half Dozen Ways to retain the best Drivers'. WARNING; and it isn't all about PAY!
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Hire the right people
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Support & Nurture
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Employee Engagement
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Pay & Benefits
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Reviews & Training
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is TOP secret! so you need to listen to the end.
Slips may not be sexy, but in this session we speak to expert Christian Harris CEO of Slip Safety Services and get behind the astonishing accident data to understand why it is so important to get in depth on slip prevention in your workplace.
Christian shares his Chimes model for how to affectively Risk Assess Slips in your workplace, as well as discussing the pendulum test too. He even shares his 6 step method for slip prevention too. Listen today to find out more.
The Driver Hours Relaxation and Driver Shortage, grab a coffee and catch up on the only REAL news to hit the headline this week! As Euros fever grips the UK we are in the mire when it comes to the shortage of Drivers and the impact that will have on the country. We discuss this in more depth and how to resolve it too in this episode.
In todays episode James Adcroft joins us to talk all things transport sector related. James day job is as a Senior Transport/Compliance Manager with a large supermarket. However him and Pete regularly discuss and share ideas on Transport related subjects on Facebook and Linked In.
It was great to get James to share his wisdom and experience following his many years in the transport sector. In todays episode he shares;
-3 Top tips on for maintaining a compliant fleet (these tips may surprise you!)
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The biggest frustrations (or biggest opportunities) in our Transport sector
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How we can improve the driver shortage
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Shared insights on gaining Earned Recognition in a (very large) vehicle operator.
It was a pleasure to have James on todays episode sharing his knowledge. We really hope you enjoy it.
Roger Graef OBE is a Bafta Award Winning film producer, Criminologist as well as an advisor to Transport for London and the Board of Architects.
We were absolutely honoured to have Roger join us on the podcast and share so much experience from all of his careers. We discuss many things from town planning and architecture, public transport through to Great Ormond Street.
This is an episode not to be missed. Roger has a vast wealth of experience and shares amazing insights from his many careers. Please find out more about Roger here;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Graef
Anik Zubair is a Peterborough based Entrepreneur, his Linked In profile says; 'Ex financial contractor turned E-Commerce owner. Created a niche and built a brand from the ground up. Multi-business owner. Grateful for every opportunity and learning from every loss.'
He was an absolute joy to interview and one of the best business owners you can meet.
His half dozen things are;
1) Superior Products and ensuring you provide value
2) Balance working hard and smart
3) Self Belief
4) Out work and out learn
5) Have a great team
6) Make decisions that are good for business not your ego.
Thanks Anik for joining us on this podcast and sharing your wisdom.
We were so excited to have Peterborough based Entrepreneur Michael Ambrosio on the podcast this week. Michael co-founded M&N Vehicle Services which is a commercial vehicle repair centre in Peterborough. He has been in business just over 12 years and recently opened a 2nd workshop nearby. Michael shares some awesome insights. We discuss some personal key skills and some transport focussed ones too. They are;
Personal Traits for a great business person;
- Honest Hardwork
-Resilience
-Support and keeping your network strong
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Self appraisal and keeping yourself true
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Do what you say you are going to
Traits for success in the Transport sector;
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Put the customer at the centre of your business, service, satisfaction and experience is key
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Decision making with skill
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Improve your systems continuously
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Stick to what you know
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Do what you say your are going to (see the thread?)
Thanks Michael for joining us we are truly grateful.
In this episode Nicki and Pete discuss the government Kickstart Scheme. How Nicki's gateway can support you and help recruit and retain fresh talent in to your business.
Listen in to find out more about how to get a government funded kickstarter, FREE for 6 months!
6 BS 'rules' that are actually misconceptions in Transport
In the sector there is some longstanding BS that is commonly held as true but absolutely isn't. So in this session I will discuss what I think they are and why I think they are wrong. I'll discuss why the below 'rules' are actually BS; 1) Experienced Drivers don't need training 2) 7 hours Driver CPC!?! 3) You need 40 years experience in the Sector to reach the peak 4) The best Drivers make the best Transport Managers 5) You're not a 'proper' driver if you've never driven an Eaton Twin Splitter! 6) You're not a proper Transport Manager if you can't strip and rebuild a gearbox! All the above are rubbish, but rubbish I see regularly on Social Media!
In this episode I catch up with my old colleague and friend Andy Page; he has worked in finance man and boy, which is a pretty long time I think! ;-)
It was great fun working with Andy, we poke a bit of fun at each other whilst Andy shares some awesome insights on asset finance too.
This one really isn't to be missed so listen in today!
Andy's Linked In bio states;
'Broad career in the development of both regulated and unregulated automotive and asset financing and related services delivered through traditional and online distribution channels.
Experience in developing and managing business flows in new markets, the development and delivery of new product offers, growth of both own and dealer partner referred business and delivery of additional compliant services and training for delivery associates.
A flair for designing and delivering bespoke funding solutions across a wide range of asset types and customers from Multinational board level to sole proprietor. An interest and involvement in Fintech currently fostering concepts in new funding methods.
I have the ambition to use my experience to be an innovation leader in the asset finance industry, to meet customers’ changing needs, enhance competitive advantage and grow their business.
I will achieve this by developing solutions that deliver an exceptional customer experience, respond to changing business models and meet the demands of today’s changing environment.
Financing is undergoing a revolution with customers wanting 24/7 access to services, their own data and the integration of telematics to drive usage based pricing. Open source banking will also simplify and greatly expedite the delivery of the credit decision process.
I have fostered offers in some of these areas to enable forward thinking businesses to adapt to these opportunities. I am also available to support lenders transition to fully directly connect with their customers on line and take advantage of Open source participation to see what benefits and cost savings that can bring to funders and their customers.'
Andy is a great guy and I am sure you will enjoy this episode too. See you all next time, thanks for coming.
In this episode we are joined by self confessed Driver with an idea Chris Holloway. And some idea that was when he came up with Motorway Buddy. Designed by a Driver FOR Drivers.
In 2011 Chris Holloway, a tanker driver from Manchester, UK was frantically searching for somewhere safe and secure to park. Turning down a wrong street could lead to catastrophic consequences, and parking in a lay-by with 20 tonnes of cryogenic liquid to keep him company overnight made him feel a little weak at the knees!
The Motorway Buddy driver friendly compliance management suite enables real time visibility of your drivers daily walk around checks, accident reporting, safe loading practice, UK border force checks, safe parking checklist and a crime reporting tool that assist in building the only freight crime hotspot map of the UK.
In this Rushcast I will look at the most Common Mistakes of Fleet Operators. We will cover the common mistakes made when it comes to maintaining vehicles, roadworthiness and managing drivers activities too. We will also explore what happens when it goes wrong.
It's my pleasure to welcome Darren Newman from Low Carbon Truck Consultancy on today's podcast.
Darren is a friend and ex colleague having worked closely together for Volvo Trucks. Darren talks us through the array of fuel options currently available as well as an expert look into the future.
If you want genuine low carbon advice without your local truck salesmen's BS. Darren is your man.
His LinkedIn Bio says; We have over 30 years commercial vehicle experience so you can be sure we’ll understand your truck operation. We are truck people and we speak your language. We are focused on the practical ways truck operators can reduce CO2 emissions. Having been involved in many vehicle trials with operators in different sectors and various fleet sizes, we understand how operational factors can affect technology choice and trial results.
5 easy areas to focus on that will transform your Transport performance and make a positive impact on your Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)
1) Goods Vehicle Online
2) Vehicle Maintenance
3) Driver Management
4) Good software systems
5) Ask for help if you need it
We are helping increasing numbers of Restricted Operator Licence Holders solve their compliance headaches and here are some quick pointers for you to help yourself
Ben Aveling an I go WAY BACK!
I really enjoyed inviting Ben on for a second episode, this is a really chilled chat around environmental impact, going carbon zero, being a vegan and when comedy nights will return!
In this episode Tech Wizard Olly discusses his old age, bank robbery, how to fight off a shark attack and are we living in the matrix!?
This is was an awesome Live with Olly that has been edited into the podcast and we discuss how he got into the Tech world, his background career, what digital transformation is. As well as exploring simulation theory!
Poonam is a chartered physiotherapist and owner of Peterborough Centre, Peak Health Clinics. In this episode she discusses the key areas for you to pay to attention to maintain Peak Health in your team of drivers.
5 Top Tips For Health in Truck Drivers
- Typical musculoskeletal injuries seen in long distance drivers including; neck, back, wrists, carpal tunnel, old whiplash, stiff hips and knees, arthritic conditions etc
- Negative effects of prolonged sitting:
- Blood clots
- Mental fatigue
- Physical fatigue
- Posture deterioration
- Generalised muscle atrophy
- Nutrition
- Headaches / glare off the road or lights
- General mental health
- Need for regular Musculoskeletal check ups
This episode was recorded as a Lunch Live session on International Women's Day. Lesley was recently awarded an OBE for the awesome work she has done for Diversity and Inclusion in the Transport Sector as part of the creation of 'She's RHA'.
Lesley was an amazing guest and this episode is one not to miss! Lesley's A Half Dozen Things are;
Follow your passion
Courage
The importance of Allies
Follow you values
Passion AGAIN!
Don’t fall in love! (Too Soon)
Lesley also runs Freight People; 'Passionate about supporting colleagues and raising standards in the industry, our monthly freight people forums bring together people from various areas of transport and skills sets to share best practice and ideas and listen to a presentation from one of our industry expert speakers. #talkingtransport'
In this episode, Pete is joined by Chelsea Peek. She is head of people at CCM Group Ltd and Trusted PPE.
CCM Group grew their team a whopping 200% between 2020 and 2021 during a global pandemic, moved into new premises and launched Trusted PPE. Flagship recently carried out some training for them and were hugely impressed by the approach taken by the senior team and Pete wanted to find out more.
Chelsea's A Half Dozen Things to 'Enable Greatness' are;
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Flexible Working
- Sustainability
- Physical Health
- People Development
- Training
6 Steps to becoming an External Transport Manager Are you or are you considering becoming an External Transport Manager? Or are you an Operator considering bringing in a Transport Manager to your business to support your compliance? This episode is for you!
-What does a great External Transport Manager look like? -How to select Transport Operators to work with. -What Transport Operators really want from their External Transport Manager -The documents you need to prepare -How to price your services -Other income streams to consider too
People don't get much more outspoken than Anthony Heard. Director of Braintree Motor Works along with Braintree Motor Group franchise and Braintree Motor Finance, Anthony is a true entrepreneur.
He is super honest about the challenges and the mistakes. His approach is so refreshing and frank. It was an absolute pleasure to interview him for this episode.
Anthony's A Half Dozen Things are;
Honesty, Reliability, Transparency, NEVER Give Up, Having Drive, and giving people EVERYTHING.
We touch on business, mental health and the importance of quality service. This one is NOT TO BE MISSED!
In this eipisode which I previously delviered as a Live on Linked In and Facebook I discuss elements of effectively managing driver compliance including induction; competency, theory and practical, load safety.
I also discuss managing hours compliance; regularly downloading vu and driver data and analysing, escalating disciplinary process, to ensure performance is maintained or improved overtime.
Ensuring vehicle check compliance; check that it is being done, gatechecks
As well as ongoing CPC via a Training plan and auditing of documentation and licenses.
Adrian Knight from Knight Franchises joins Pete in this interview. Here is Adrian's bio;
'I have spent my entire career helping people from across all industries and geographies, successfully transition in to new and rewarding careers.
Not long ago, I discovered that my true passion lays within Franchising, one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Since then, I have been on a mission to use franchising as a vehicle to change lives.
If you are looking for a career change and are interested in what franchising could potentially do for you and your family, I'd love to hear from you!'
His a Half Dozen Things are;
Having a vision
Persistence
Build the right team
Think big
Self growth
Family
IR35 I hear you say, isn’t that something to do with tax? I think that’s just for the public sector, it doesn’t affect my business.
These are all comments I have heard over the few months and something I wish I could confirm as true.
Unfortunately, IR35 is something that all private sector organisations need to be aware of, especially those that frequently deal with self-employed contractors or contractor businesses.
Find out more in this episode.
This is a must listen for ALL Transport Operators. If you are not sure on DVS and needs some help, may be worth a listen....I discuss what the 'Safe System' is. What the 'Progressive System' will be and around 2024. Also how to apply and save time with multi vehicle format. As well as the 90 day grace period introduction. If you want any help with DVS or your getting your HGV Safety Permit, let me know.
This week, as much as we would LOVE to have Elon Musk join us on the show, well we just couldn't get him. The guy has recently become THE WEATHIEST MAN on Earth! However he has given us his six secrets to business success and here they are!
It isn't about the money
Pursue your passions
Don't be afraid to think big
Be ready to take risks
Ignore the critics
Enjoy yourself
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
This week Pete speaks to Andrew Drewary from Road Safety Smart and Charlotte Le Maire of Solictors DAC Beachcroft. Discussing all things for road safety and fleet operators, not to be missed.
How do you improve Road Safety in your business?
What happens when there is a collision?
How do you protect yourself and your business?
This is the 2nd in a 2 part series and also discusses the DAC Beachcroft Resilience offer too.
This week Pete speaks to Andrew Drewary from Road Safety Smart and Charlotte Le Maire of Solictors DAC Beachcroft. Discussing all things for road safety and fleet operators, not to be missed.
How do you improve Road Safety in your business?
What happens when their is a collision?
How do you protect yourself and your business?
Welcome back to A Half Dozen Things! I hope you had a lovely, relaxing time off over the Christmas and New Year period. In today's episode, I talk to Olly Magnus, who operates the Magnus Group. I really enjoyed talking to Olly about his career recently. Olly's A Half Dozen Things are:
1 - The journey so far
2 - Mental health
3 - Partnerships gone wrong
4 - Self-confidence
5 - Building a team/teamwork
6 - The future
In our last episode before Christmas, I talk to Sukhi Wahiwala, who is a Forbes Mentor, Judged 30 under 30, works with start up's to CEO though business boardroom programme.
Sukhi and I discuss his SIMPLE Model, which is similar to the way we would discuss his A Half Dozen Things:
Strategy
Insight
Marketing
Positioning
Logic
Experience
This is the last episode now before Christmas, so have a good Christmas and New Year, and I'll see you again on Friday 8th January!
It was an absolute pleasure to invite entrepreneur Rob Moore onto my podcast this week! We recorded this a couple of weeks ago, live, on all of Rob's social media channels.
Rob is a hugely successful entrepreneur. He's written multiple books, invested in property, hosts two popular podcasts, and much much more.
Rob's A Half Dozen Things are:
1 - Health
2 - Passion
3 - Mission
4 - Contribution
5 - Marketing
6 - Your ability to solve problems and deal with challenges
This episode is fantastic, I hope you enjoy it!
Today I met with Adam Prosser, who founded Active Internet Marketing 10 years ago!
Adams A Half Dozen Things are:
Product
People
Process
Determination
Learning and improvement
Accountability & Responsibility
I had an awesome time recording this one, so please remember to like, comment and share! And let me know if there's anyone you'd like to see as a guest on A Half Dozen Things in 2021!
Nicki runs HR Your Business Matters, and provides a range of people related services which ensure you attract, develop and retain the very best people within your business.
I've known Nicki for a while now, and I always enjoy our conversations. Today, we discuss Nicki's A Half Dozen Things:
Have the right people in the right place at the right time
People Buy People So Stop Selling At Me
F*** Them Off ….. Trust Me Do It
Doing The Right Thing Even When No Ones Watching
Strategic Partners
Prioritise yourself, first and always
A huge thank you to Nicki for joining me on this weeks episode. Remember to Like, Comment and Share!
In the past 12 years, Karl's has hit more hurdles and broken more things than most people would know is possible. That said he wouldn't change it for the world. Ultimately, he is a source for belief, love, inspiration and counsel. He's a friend, a brother, a partner, a warm hand - these are the important attributes to him.
Karl's A Half Dozen Things are:
Self-development
Authenticity
Service
Relationships
Over delivery
Understated Promotion
I really enjoyed recording this podcast, so I hope you enjoy it!
Today I'm speaking with Rikki Lear, a Franchisor for Vodafone, but who also recently set up his own haulage company. Rikki and I discuss his Half Dozen Things:
- Get physical.
- Trust yourself
- Like Elsa says. Let it go.
- CDO.
- Your circle of honesty.
- Do something that scares you, every day.
Thank you for listening, and I hope you enjoy!
Natasha Rose is the Managing Director of the Rose Group, a family-run group of companies comprising of Rose Aggregates and Andrews Building Supplies.
1 - People
2 - Adaptability
3 - Service Levels
4 - USP
5 - Team Spirit
6 - Self care
Join us as we discuss all of Natasha's Half Dozen Things. You're in for a treat.
Mark started an IT support Company called Shield Technologies in 2002. It soon became apparent that the language and connection between most IT companies and their customers were non-existent and he wanted to change that. Mark grew the company and along the way was highly recommended for the customer service levels provided in an industry known for not being able to communicate with its customers. Marks passions grew into developing the right culture to provide excellent customer services.
Mark later merged the company with the newly formed GreenCity Solutions, providing not only IT but telecoms products and services. GreenCity Solutions grew quickly through acquisition to over 40 team members. GreenCity Solutions was sold in December 2018.
Marks A Half Dozen Things are:
1 - Values & Culture
2 - Processes & systems
3 - Growing your sales
4 - Marketing literature that sells
5 - Knowing your numbers
6 - Coaching/Mentor
Following redundancy in 2011 from her role as a Commercial Property Lawyer, Lisa Richardson set up Spotless Interiors and now 9 years on, we have Spotless Commercial and Spotless Interiors running alongside each other.
- You. Exploration, self analysis, as a result of rejection.
- Have a plan b 'small b' only.
- The reality check on now. Being business realistic.
- Your circle but also your square. Not everyone of your friends and family are going to support you. However, tapping into these close contacts should be a first point of call.
- Clear on your own way of working/ethos.
- Walk and look up. Looking for opportunities that come your way, even in areas you do not expect.
Join us as we discuss Lisa's A Half Dozen Things and get to know her a bit better.
Steve Guest has spent the last 14 years as a recruitment specialist, opening & building new regions, brands & businesses in the UK whilst actively specializing in recruiting commercial permanent placements within the construction sector. Steve effectively manages and mentors recruitment consultants into becoming Top Performing individuals in their specialist field. Championing the underdog, the quieter unassuming characters into achieving their targets, ambitions and goals. Steve now trains and mentors on a global scale via his 12 Week Recruitment Mastery Programme and continues to add value through webinars, strategy calls, articles and sharing value. Steve has recently published his first book “Top Biller” – The Life of a Recruiter” where he maps out his journey from initial rejection to becoming a top performer – “Top Biller” has now sold in over 38 countries and is the highest rated recruitment book on Amazon.
- Time Management
- Personal Brand
- Have a Plan – written down plan, structure, process, procedure
- The 3 S’s – Structure, Systems & Scalability
- Just say Yes and figure it out afterwards - Go for it!
- Be All In
- Find Balance
Find Steve on his website www.sguest.co.uk or by checking out his LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveguest1/
In today's special episode of A Half Dozen Things, we're back with Jo Bevilacqua. Jo is an entrepreneur who has founded and grown three successful businesses, and today, October 12th, Jo is adding Author to her Curriculum Vitae! Her first book, No Longer Last on the List, has been published and is available to purchase on Amazon now!
Emily and Paul run A Parents Guide to GCSE's. They have coached hundreds of teenagers to not just pass exams, but also to develop the kind of skills that’ll set them up for the next challenges they face.
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Consistency
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Keeping your customers happy
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Continued learning
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Being yourself
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Mindset
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Mentor
Join us as we discuss everything about year 10, 11, 12 and 13, and listen as we share our views on education.
Jonathan's company is Mindbody Consulting and he is a Mental Health Educator. According to the Office for national statistics, in 2016 137 million working days were lost due to ill health, equivalent to 4.3 days and over £500 per employee Jonathan helps organisations reduce the costs of poor health by improving outcomes such as absenteeism, presenteeism (reduced productivity due to illness) and staff retention.
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Mental health in the workplace
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Managers and mental health
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Children's mental health
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Mental health conversations
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Mental health stigma
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The future of mental health
We share many views on our approaches to Mental Health and in particular in the workplace too, join us as we discuss all things Mental Health in this awesome and very special episode.
Matt Ode is a Stage 3C Testicular Cancer Survivor who has faced multiple near death experiences. Matt is now a Keynote Inspirational Speaker and Mentor sharing his message and story to help individuals transform their setbacks into their superpowers, while guiding them to use their story to impact those in need.
Matt credits his faith, positive mindset, health background and support team with his fortitude to survive. It is his hope to share his story with others so they may draw value from his challenges.
Matt's experiences, while tragic, empowered him to find purpose in this life; and that purpose is to help individuals overcome trauma, regain their mental and physical strength and channel that energy to give back.
Matt joins me today in an honest and sometimes frank conversation, we talk about some of Matt's experiences and how they relate to individuals, leaders and business. We are sure you'll find it beneficial and even inspire you to make some positive choices afterwards.
Neville Wright turned 37p into £100 Million!!!
Neville is an absolute gentleman, author, investor and extremely successful entrepreneur. I was delighted to host him on the podcast and it really is a fantastic episode.
Neville's half dozen +1 things are;
1) Why?
2) Set your Goals
3) Time & Motion
4) Education
5) Become flexible
6) Don't forget the KISS method (KISS - Keep it simple stupid)
+1) Speculate to accumulate
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Why tenants get caught out
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The challenges that tenants face
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The common pitfalls that tenants fall into
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How to avoid the pitfalls
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Secrets of negotiating with your landlord
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How to protect you and your business
Jonathan has been in the commercial property sector for over 30 years and has amassed a huge amount of experience dealing with landlords and tenants. In this podcast, Jonathan Hand, otherwise known as the lease negotiator will share his secrets of commercial property lease negotiation from a tenants perspective.
Garry's half dozen things are awesome;
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It's OK if you don't want to take over the world.
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Multitasking is bullshit
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Find a system that works for you
4. Timeless beats fashion every time
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Face your situation with brutal honesty
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Dream big and small at the same time
Garry is your local ActionCOACH in Peterborough - his philosophy is based on achieving clarity, getting focussed and taking action. During a 31-year career in the RAF, Garry reached the rank of Wing Commander. The highlight of his career was his appointment as the Commanding Officer of one of the RAF's front line flying squadrons, where he led 175 people across 3 continents. Garry also has corporate experience in sales, marketing and strategy, but his real passion is his ActionCOACH coaching business, where his time is spent helping business owners to get what they want in business and life. Garry uses the world's No.1 business growth system from ActionCOACH to support growing businesses. Whether working on their vision, planning their finances or getting their marketing and sales working well, Garry can help business owners to get where they want to be faster than they could do it on their own.
I have been reading Fanatical Prospecting an awesome book by Seb Blount, listen as I explain the 6+ 1 mindsets of Fanatical Prospectors.
7 mindsets of fantaical prospecting
- Optimistic and enthusiastic
- Competitive -, hardwired to win, outwit outhustle
- Confident manage fear uncertaintly
- Relentless
- Thirsty for knowledge
- Systematic and efficient
- Adaptive and flexible
Polly Downes is a London-based Executive Coach who works with a variety of clients across the globe, from Business Directors looking to achieve their goals & become inspirational leaders to groups of leaders within corporations looking to get the best out of their people.
Polly’s passion for empowering others to become the best person that they can be, honouring their ability to come up with the best answer for themselves, drives her approach to coaching. She quickly builds trust and rapport with her clients, allowing them to explore their thoughts and their way of being; she encourages her clients to take risks and to think differently. This gives senior leaders the courage to lead with their own, authentic style which results in more productive and happier teams. Polly is a challenging coach which can result in transformational and life changing moments for her clients. Through coaching her clients find clarity in their thinking, purpose and happiness. Polly believes that one of the greatest benefits of coaching is self-reflection; she builds the safe, still place for her clients to be able to to self reflect:
“We cannot see our reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see”. (Taoist proverb). Polly’s recent clients have included: LinkedIn, American Express, ITN news, Zone Digital, The National Theatre, The British Film Institute and National Air Traffic Control. Before becoming a coach, Polly worked in relationship and strategic solution roles for Dow Jones and the Financial Times. She stood as Vice Chair of Governors in an inner-city London school for over ten years.
When Polly is not coaching she is often found swimming, she completed a relay of the English Channel as a team of 4 this year and is training to swim it as a solo in 2020.
Polly's a half dozen things are;
Acceptance, Honesty, Responsibility, Authenticity, Simplicity and Fun.
Passion
Growth mindset
Brand-visual/culture
Good team/support network
Education values- keep growing and developing
Hard work ethic
Are Donna Young founder of Locks and Shades a half dozen things.
Locks and Shades are your friendly, local and welcoming hair salon in Yaxley, Peterborough.
Set up by Donna in 2015 they are an independent hair salon trusted by many locally who are looking for a salon where they can get their hair done to an amazing standard, without feeling intimidated or nervous.
Donna created Locks and Shades as a welcoming and non-intimidating hair salon where men, women and children could feel comfortable booking a hair appointment.
Bob's A Half Dozen Things on Interpersonal Excellence are;
Authenticity
Conviction
Listening
Likability/trust
Self Awareness
Intelligent conversationalist
Bob Pointer was born and raised in Dagenham Essex and after leaving school with no qualifications drifted through many different jobs from labourer and print worker to trainee manager at Moss Brothers Covent Garden. in 1978 through a series of twists of fate he became a Police Officer and in the role of detective constable went on to serve in many local and national agencies and departments
In 2006 he became a lecturer at City, University of London on a pioneering programme linking police training to higher academic qualifications.
Since 2010 he has been a freelance consultant specialising in the field of human behavioural analysis, profiling and forecasting under the company name of CFIL Global. he has worked with organisations at all levels from C-suite to customer facing in areas from security and investigations, compliance and Human Resources to sales and negotiations.
In the UK He has worked with public sector bodies such as the financial ombudsman , serious fraud office and the Competitions and Markets Authority and private sector organisations such as Volvo Trucks UK, Metro Bank, Barnardos’s and the TSB.
Additionally he has worked overseas with organisations such as OLAF The European Union Counter fraud Agency, Verisign I defence USA, The institute of internal auditors Albania and Changi Airport Singapore.
He recently co-founded an online learning platform Trust2Learn and has authored its first programme which explores the role of the head and face in interpersonal communications which will be released soon
Alchemy Virtual Assistance was founded by Suzy Sanders from a home office in Northamptonshire in 2016, to provide remote administration, practical marketing and flexible PA support to sole traders, entrepreneurs and business owners. Suzy’s background is as an Executive Assistant to a Chief HR Officer within a Global Recruitment and her husband Paul – who joined the business full-time in August 2018 – has a career history which includes debt management, credit control, call centre leadership and training.
Alchemy Virtual Assistance launched their VA franchise model in December 2019 which enables aspiring virtual assistants to replicate and build their own VA businesses.
Suzy was named a finalist in the UK VA Awards - Midlands region – in 2018 & 2019. Alchemy Virtual Assistance was Northamptonshire Life Magazine’s B2B of the Year in 2018 and in 2019 Suzy was nominated for the We Are The City – Rising Star Award for Entrepreneurship. Suzy also scooped runner-up in two categories – ‘Business Woman’ and ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ – at the 2019 SME Northamptonshire Business Awards, and Alchemy’s VA franchise was named as a finalist for the Innovation Award at the Northamptonshire Business Awards 2019 sponsored by Santander.
Suzy’s book (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08B1JK2JM) ‘The Alchemy of Virtual Assistance: creating a successful Virtual Assistant business around your family’ was launched in June 2020.
In 2020 Suzy was nominated for the ‘VA Star Award’ which is designed to recognise professional Virtual Assistants that ‘give back’ to the Virtual Assistant industry by being recognised by their peers. Suzy was also named a Regional Finalist in the Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year category in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2020. The winners will be announced at the virtual awards ceremony in September 2020.
Her half a dozen things that she strives to focus on:
- Integrity
- Family comes first - always
- Seeking out adventures, big and small
- Being courageous
- Fostering resilience
- Having fun
Simon Hinks Dip Dm FIDM
Simon began his career as an accountant before moving into direct sell holidays. He spent many years in Financial Services working across a range of products and services which included regulated products. Data Protection was always on his agenda and since setting up his business fifteen years ago, he has worked across many different business sectors for both B2B and
B2C, including being a judge for the DMA and Loyalty Awards.
For the last five years he has been working solely on GDPR and its implementation into businesses.
This has entailed auditing, data mapping, policy writing and training of staff members and teams on how GDPR affects their day to day roles.
He has audited every type of business from a Musician to a Chocolate Factory to IT company and charities.
A member of the DMA (Data Marketing Association), the EEDAP, the ADPP and the GDPR Institute, he has written core training modules for the IDM (Institute of Direct Marketing) GDPR certificate which won an award.
He also lectures MA Students at the
University of Pittsburgh on the global impact of GDPR to businesses.
He currently speaks at security events about Facial Recognition under the GDPR framework.
Fred Copestake is a consultant, trainer, coach and an expert in helping sales professionals around the world to improve their performance and unleash their full potential.
With his unique style and pragmatic approach, Fred has worked in more than 35 countries delivering projects that range from implementing a European academy for a leading beer brand, developing sales skills in the Middle East for global healthcare companies, and introducing account development and sales leadership models in Latin America and Europe for IT and engineering multinationals.
Always focusing on the desired outcomes, Fred’s approach sees him work with his clients to discover new and more powerful ways of how they can do business, build mutually beneficial relationships with their customers and increase revenue.
PQ – Partnering Intelligence
The concept of Partnering Intelligence can be attributed to work by Steve Dent in the 1990’s and outlined in his book ‘Partnering Intelligence: Creating Value for Your Business by Building Smart Alliances’.
Partnering Intelligence is based on six elements that make up a behaviour-based system that results in an environment conducive to building trust and creating mutual beneficial relationships. It is important to be ‘fluent and fluid’ in all six attributes in order to reap the benefits since the six elements build on and reinforce each other. The six elements are
Trust: The foundation of all relationships. Without trust, there is no communication. Without trust there is no win-win. Trust is the basis for all healthy and productive relationships.
Win-Win Orientation: The ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts and solve problems using win-win strategies.
Self-Disclosure and Feedback: A clear and constant exchange of information and feelings.
Comfort with Interdependence: The ability to relinquish control and include others in the decision-making process and rely on them for the completion of tasks.
Comfort with Change: The ability to do different things and do things differently, in addition to adapting to your partner’s changing needs.
Future Orientation: Working together toward a common vision and set of goals based on a plan that is mutually developed and agreed upon.
Michelle Wilson-Stimson is a creative entrepreneur, who is the founder and managing director of 2 limited companies, Eparaplan and Boss Bird.
Eparaplan provides financial services admin, legal, paraplanning, compliant support and coaching to the Financial Advice industry. Boss Bird is a stationery business specialising in desk planners, inspirational to do lists and daily and weekly diary planners which are designed to help business woman or working mums plan and control their lives whilst ensuring wellbeing and good health.
Michelle’s career is split between a creative nature including professional photography and graphic design to that in the financial sector, being a Stockbroker and Financial Adviser. Although these are the 2 domineering industries she now works, she has also worked in hospitality in running public houses with an ex-partner, set up and run a model agency - whilst also modelling herself (something she still dabbles in now and then) and has worked in purchasing control and banking.
Her varied career has given her a huge set of experiences and skills in which she uses in her roles today.
Michelle is an avid reader and has read a number of business and personal development books given her hindsight and a forward thinking approach when working on and in her businesses. Her leadership style is Laissez Faire and Transformational. She allows her eparaplan team of near on 20 people to develop and grow within her business and be proactive members with full autonomy to control their position. She also works with them to grow them both personally and within the business and feels all employees, no matter their background, are capable of taking responsibility for their development with her support and becoming something far greater than the label they may give themselves.
Michelle would describe herself as a lady with her fingers in many pies.... and that she can't quite decide which tastes the best yet and so will keep developing both her current businesses and new ones until she does.
She has a strong sense of family values and prides herself on her honesty and integrity. She states she can challenge some with her honest views but feels it helps prevent any confusion as to where one would stand with both clients and colleagues.
Michelle has been asked to write a number of articles and has been interviewed a great deal in order to pull some of her underlying knowledge and thoughts on certain subject matters.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys skiing, spending time with her family and taking photographs which, although once was a full time role, is now very much dedicated to capturing her own life events, however - she does have an application form on her photography website for special client requests for weddings and other family photography.
Michelle is an award winning entrepreneur having recently won the femprenuer of the year with the women in Peterborough awards for her inspirational entreprenialship. She is also up for 2 awards with the Peterborough small business awards This year and another award with the national Women in Business awards as the most influential woman.
As well as these award she has won numerous award for her photography, she is a women of many skills and talents!
This week she discusses her a half dozen things for success in business.......
- BE present – know your business today
- Work from the top down – Develop an organisation from the CEO and work down to complete an org chart – detail every role possible and think big.
- Know your numbers – understand your cash flow and forecast always
- Know you customer – without these and without understanding your customer you will not appeal to them or be valued by them
- Be honest – not only with yourself but your customers
- Be Creative – never stop working on the business – creating new products or diversifying.
Today I interview Katy Walton, founder of Real Progress.
You may have reached a point in your career, where you want to go for a promotion or think about your next role or challenge.
You may have been identified as “high potential” or be on a succession plan for a more senior role.
You may be an expert in your professional specialism, and need to make some changes to be ready for a more senior leadership role
Maybe you get feedback that you need to:
🚀be more influential 🚀show more leadership 🚀improve your confidence 🚀increase your gravitas 🚀build your reputation and business relationships
Katy has worked in learning, talent and development roles in large organisations for years, helping people just like you to make real progress, achieve your career goals, get your ideal role - and succeed in it!
How? Katy uses a blend of coaching, development and consultancy, depending on what you need help with.
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Coaching. Katy's a post-graduate level qualified coach with years of hands on experience in large corporate organisations.
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Development. Katy's run hundreds of workshops and programmes specialising in exactly these areas. I know what works! And I also know what’s likely to be holding you back.
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Consultancy. Katy's partnered with individuals, business units and whole organisations to understand their challenges and implement highly effective techniques to bridge the gap.
Want to know more about how Katy can help you to make real progress?
www.makerealprogress.co.uk
Greg is Head Coach to the British Para Table Tennis team. Greg was instrumental in the success of British Para Table Tennis achieving multiple medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and securing record breaking results in Rio 2016, assisting Great Britain to finish in the top 2 of the medals table. He has competed and worked in High Performance Coaching for over 20 years, coaching elite athletes, coaches, support staff and senior leaders. Greg’s Performance Coaching and Head Coach Leadership to date has delivered over 60 major medals, including 2 Paralympic Gold medallists, 2 World Champions and 10 European Gold medallists. A proven ability to increase medal success and creating a gold medal-winning programme together with enhancing and embedding a value based performance culture. Greg believes in leadership responsibility at all levels within an organisation and delivers his coaching/leadership with trust, respect, honesty, intuition and collaboration. Greg's selfless dedication to his role as coach is not only inspiring high performance in his athletes, but he's bringing those same skills into the business arena to help business leaders learn from and benefit from his highly person centred approach to coaching. - Ensure everyone leads - Learn to adapt (Change is always needed) - Have a consistent message (Understand what success looks like) - Influence in all directions - Start with self - Culture first (Collaborate/Values/principles/People focused) - Results will follow
Jo is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and grown three successful businesses with no prior experience in any of their industries prior to their launch. A flooring business, a hair and beauty salon with a crèche and an online and inperson mentoring community, helping business owners grow their businesses. Jo has made such a success that not only has she and her businesses won multiple national awards she has been invited to the House of Lords and Buckingham Palace for the impact her businesses make on her local community. She always puts people over profits which is why she has grown three strong brands that employees love to work for and clients love to be apart of. Her 'A Half Dozen Things' are; Usp, Keep it fun, team, client experience, relationships and be real
Ben's Linked In profile headline is
Owner of the highest rated farm shop in Cambridge (according to google so...) Radmore Farm Shop. His description is 'I am job'.
Ben is owner of Radmore Farm shop est 2006 and is brilliantly funny, emerging stand up comic. Enjoy his half dozen, will 7 things actually below;
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Decide what you deem successful (money/lifestyle/being your own boss etc) and be realistic. Success is different depending on who you are.
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Learning good delegation skills and gaining the right staff/help - and deciding when you “don’t” need people.
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Doing what you want, not what someone else wants
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Thrive under pressure and preparation for working very hard. You have to prepare to change all the time (almost daily) and according to what’s happening. These could be huge changes- complete “U turns”
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Don’t take things personally, let things go
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Control of the money and bills
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What “to give up”. Being able know and “Getting rid of the dead wood” is a huge part of success.
I have been feeling massively overwhelmed recently and here re my 6 tips for getting it beaten in this Rushcast special episode.
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Accept you anxiety
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Change the overwhelming thoughts, these are unhelpful.
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Change you multi-tasking mindset and focus.
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Focus on RIGHT NOW.
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Take a deep breath and relax
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Prioritise and take action
An experienced business coach with a specialist offering across many key industries providing solutions to organisations based on their individual requirements. Insightful, creative and passionate, Dyfrig partners with organisations, establishes target objectives and creates a roadmap for end to end delivery and evaluation.
Dyfrig has led operational teams and Learning & Development functions, so has first-hand experience of the pressures and rewards of leading in business. He has the ability to work at operational, tactical and strategic levels, influencing stakeholders up to board level.
Dyfrig's half dozen things are;
- Be clear on WHY you are doing what you are doing
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What do you want to get out of it personally and professionally? Why? What will it give you? Independence, autonomy, more opportunity to make a difference - a comfortable retirement?
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When clear on your Why….Business is about technical competence and management - but if you want to be a leader, you have to learn to lead (self-employed or employed)
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Before, we relied on Knowledge and Skills, as a leader its helpful / essential to focus on Behaviours, Judgement and Perception
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70 businesses an hour are created in the UK - but 29% go under in Yr1 and 60% go under by Yr3, much due to a lack of managerial competence and understanding what it takes to be an effective leader
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There are hundreds of quotes about leadership and many explanations - leaders today do need to think role modelling the behaviours their want to see developing EQ, learn about accountability, authenticity, humility, confidence, being able to inspire and influence through positivity and 'can do'.
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Surround yourself with the best people available - at a price you can afford
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You probably deserve the place you've worked hard to get
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Leaders (those who are stepping up, or who have been in role a while) need to draw on all their skills, but we all have areas that we are not so good at. So ask for help and advice (it can often cost nothing) from people you know and trust; or pay for services such as finance, marketing, HR when you need too
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This will allow you to focus on doing what you are good at - your 'Why'
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Employ the best people you can, not just the first ones you find. The best companies have the best people, you might not be able to pay a huge salary, but it has to be competitive - and remember great people don't just work for a salary
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Remember that you can employ great people on contacts / part time - too, be creative
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Be Customer Centric
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Your business or organisation is nothing without customers - know who your ideal customers are then go out and get them
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2020 survey suggest that 25.9% of customers prefer excellent service, even if it means paying more. 59.9% of customers want a balance of price and service. 14.2% of customers prefer no frills service
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Today's customers want a great experience (all touch points) They want you handle complaints well, they want you to care about them, they want you to be ethical, they want to know they can trust you
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Be willing to adapt to changing customer needs and expectations - if you won't they'll just go somewhere else - customers aren't always loyal
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You won't get it right all of the time, but it's critical to learn from what you do well and where you are failing.
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Communicate
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Communication is about receiving information and transmitting it. Listening is a more difficult skill than talking
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A 2019 survey suggest that up to 2/3 of 1,000 people would consider leaving their employer based on poor communication alone
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Listen to your customers, your people, your suppliers and others. Ask for feedback - even though you might not like what you hear or read
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Talk and engage people; tell stories, share your vision, your standards, successes and frustrations. Engage and role model excellence.
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For leaders who spend all day in meetings / in their office, get out more and be present. It can be more important and productive
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Learn to develop yourself and others
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The book by Marshal Goldsmith ‘What got you here, won't get you there’ talks about unconscious annoying habits
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It's easy for leaders to be absorbed in the day to day operation, it's common for leaders to think there isn't time formal or informal learning
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Successful leaders have mentors / coaches, critical friends willing to support / challenge
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Successful leaders are the ones who are working on their business, not just in it
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Learning is often difficult and it often takes time. We spent years in formal education, we might have then gone to College or University, but what has happened since?
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“The best investment you can make is in yourself. The more you learn, the more you earn” Warren Buffett (net worth $88 billion)
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If we stop learning and improving our knowledge skills and behaviours, we aren't plateauing, we are declining when compared to peers and our competitors
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You people need to be constantly development too. How robust are your induction processes? How to you measure performance? How do you help your people succeed (not fail)?
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As your business grows, you will need to delegate work to others, if they are not capable of doing the work, you won't ever be able to let anything go - a major failing of leaders and you'll end up doing it all. And there aren't enough hours in the day for that.
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Be flexible
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A recent survey stated that up to 62% of employees were willing to leave their employer based on its flexibility
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Some people might think this may be influenced by Millennials and their need for a more progressive workplace, however in this report; of the people willing to leave their employer, 21% were Millennials and 31% were Baby Boomers
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Our experience in 2020 has shown us is that Flexibility can happen in many businesses and organisations. Some people can't wait to go back to the traditional way of working, some will want to date and home and in between there will be many variations. This could work better for you as a leader and for your people too
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Flexibility isn't just about working processes and practices, it's a mindset - be open to change, being open to changing your mind
Bev Thorogood is the founder of Floresco Training and Coaching, a L&D provider specialising in building skills to help develop women in the workplace.
Following a 32 year career in the Ministry of Defence, she spent the last 10 years in Learning and Development and has years of experience training military and civilian personnel in the science of Human Factors–the discipline of optimising human performance in the workplace. As well as helping to build high performing teams using The Strength Deployment Inventory to help understand what motivates people and how that impacts their behaviour.
She particularly specialises in helping businesses and organisations to support their female workforce through workshops and seminars to raise awareness and break down the taboo of menopause and get the conversation started about this natural phase in a woman’s life-cycle.
Her 'A Half Dozen Things' are;
Follow the Evidence
Be like Barbie
The gut knows best
Join forces
Keep showing up
Assume good intent
In this A Half Dozen Things Pete and Teddi the Drag Queen have a no holds barred discussion about Pride and all things LGBTQIA+.
The aim of this podcast episode is to challenge thinking, challenge stereotypes and breakdown preconceptions.
Tune in to learn more;
- Lgbtqia+ understanding the letters
- Lgbtqia+ and the workplace
- Lgbtqia+ language
- Ignorance
- Acceptance
- Supporting Lgbtqia+ people as an ally
Colin is the director of IMG, Influential Management Group (IMG) provides an established and reputable Health and Safety consultancy; who don’t just tick boxes ‘so you’re covered’, they work with you and your workforce to create and implement proven systems that keep working and improving your business year after year.
Colin is also the host of 'The Interesting Health and Safety Podcast.' His 6 focus areas for success are;
1) Understanding your people and having empathy
2) Clear Objectives
3) Creating an Environment of Openness and Trust
4) Being adaptable
5) Marketing effectively
6) Credibility
The Rush Cast updates are our quick, informal update style podcasts helping you to stay informed. In this episode hear Pete outline why we started the 'A Half Dozen Things' Podcast. Enabling you to better understand the outline of the podcast and what you can expect moving forward.
If you are enjoying the podcast, please do leave us a review, subscribe and share with your friends.
Thank you!
James O'Rawe is the General Manager and a Director at Peterborough Workspace, he has worked there for the last 3.5 years.
Previously, he has worked in Print media. With over 20 years experience in newspapers. Initially in Essex-Southend, then in Northants and then Cambridgeshire before settling in Peterborough. James is definitely experienced in marketing, circulation and advertising. Which are critical success areas for all businesses.
His ethos for business is governed by a fantastic sporting background, including track and athletics, as well as a love for Spurs (we all have our faults). I even found out during recording James was an ex boxer! (I have already known him for 2 years)!!
James has 3 goals for his role at Workspace of which 2 are completed,
- For PW to be fill
- To have a waiting list
- Expand physically
James is well positioned, he has seen many small and micro businesses in his 3.5 years at Peterborough Workspace which is an incubator for new businesses. He has seen business success and failure which means he can help mentor through his work to support business owners to achieve great results. James also hosts the Peterborough Network which runs monthly on the 3rd Thursday.
His 6 things are;
- Enjoy what you do
- Know Yourself
- Know your business
- Plan
- Don't be afraid to look and ask for help
- Review and Reflect
Steve Smith from Sphere Risk Health and Safety Management. Sphere are your partner in safety. Founded 15 years ago from Steve's bedroom office, are now based in Lynchwood Peterborough, have a team of 8 staff. They look after the health and safety on many large building projects as well as national events too.
Steve and his son Edward also founded the Peterborough Biscuit. This is an exhibition based in Peterborough at the East of England arena that runs annually around February. It has now become the biggest business event in the East of England. It got so big 2 years ago with over 300 exhibitors they actually had to scale back following feedback that there were just too many exhibitors to visit in only one day.
Steve has demonstrated all of the 6 traits he talks about today including;
- Vision and mission to reach your end goal
- Asking Can we do things better?
- A business model that is robust and stable
- Easy to understand and visible KPI's
- Monitoring and internal Audit
- Reviewing and updating process and goals
My curiosity and impatience in seeking success has encouraged me to create 'A half dozen things' podcast. I designed it to bring you simplicity and discovery back to the forefront of your lives. We are all such busy people, it is easy to overlook the simple things we could be doing to achieve wealth, success and happiness.
This week I am excited to be joined by Lee Martin, he is CEO of TOOJAYS Training & HR Consultancy Limited.
He has over 30 years international experience in HR & L&D as a Senior Manager, trainer, coach and Consultant to blue chip global organisations, SME’s and public sector bodies….
For the last 17 years he has been at the helm of TOOJAYS, steering them from start-up to multi-award winning international provider of management, leadership and team development solutions.
From New York to Dubai, Cape Town to Sydney, Munich to Manchester and Schiphol to Saudi Lee has worked across the globe.
As a motivational trainer & coach - Lee has worked with high performing individuals at all levels from CEO's ,Exec. Teams, VPs MD's to front line staff.
As a business adviser , he has worked with 100s of SMEs and entrepreneurs to improve their leadership, management and HR capabilities to help grow their businesses.
As an Author Lee has written Leadership and Coaching best practice guides which share practical insight from his work within organisations and knowledge as a leading consultant.
Having been in business with TOOJAYS for 17 years he’s seen recession, global stock market crashes, austerity, the online revolution and the growth of the micro business sector.
Lee is well qualified to share the secrets to successful business…
In this Podcast we discuss; 1. Know your goal 2. Be passionate about your product 3. Be Consistently Adaptable 4. Live Customer Centric values. 5. CPD – continuous improvement 6. Get a Mentor
A Half Dozen things is a podcast for Business owners and professionals like you. Whether you're an Underdog, hungry for success or your already smashing it but want to continue to Level Up. We are here each week for you to get insight and learning from the very best in the business. No fluff, no BS and no self proclaimed gurus talking about how easy business or life is. Just real, raw and frank conversations.
My curiosity and impatience in seeking success has encouraged me to create 'A half dozen things' podcast. I designed it to bring you simplicity and discovery back to the forefront of your lives. We are all such busy people, it is easy to overlook the simple things we could be doing to achieve wealth, success and happiness.
I am REALLY excited to to be joined in this A Half Dozen Things Podcast Episode by Jem Hills.
Jem has spent 20 years working in, and training, Elite Special Forces. He undertook numerous undercover operations in active conflicts and training missions around the world – developing specialisms in counter terrorism, weapon systems, paramedicine and close protection.
Jem has always had a very strong work ethic. He now successfully leverages the hard learned principles of leadership, discipline, accountability and resiliency – honed during 20 years of operations and training with Special Forces under seriously difficult conditions – to help his clients build and inspire high-performance teams to deliver world class performance in their business arenas.
One of Jems saying is to Set a goal so big that you can’t achieve it until you grow into the person who can!
We will be talking about Jem's A Half Dozen Things for building a successful life and career or business.
Those Half Dozen things we discuss are; goal setting, resilience, adaptability, great communication skills, focus, Esprit De corps - creating a fantastic culture in your people and finally Jem insisted we add a 7th thing to his a half dozen things. His final piece of advice is ......to be daring!
I had loads of insight speaking to Jem and he is such an awesome person too. I really hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did making it!