Three Points: A Leadership Podcast By People Playbook: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Three Points: a podcast where we sit down with world-class leaders to unpack their three most valuable leadership lessons.
Hosted by People Playbook’s Tony McGaharan, the show exists to empower leaders just like you with clear, actionable insights you can use to make your team and organisation even better.
Plus, with episodes ranging from trends like burnout, trust and play, these 20-30 minute conversations are the perfect commuting companion to help you stay ahead of the leadership curve.
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Ashley is a design thinker, facilitator, and educator with over 20 years of experience managing teams, leading projects, and designing group experiences. Her specialty is galvanizing teams to solve complex problems. Ashley has partnered with organizations of all stripes and been a leader inside organizations such as IDEO, Clear USA, Tough Mudder, and Teachers College, Columbia University.
In this episode, Ashley shares her three points on how creative thinking wins:
1) Creativity Makes Work Better
2) Creativity Is the Edge
3) Creativity loves constraints
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Dave Hopla is a Basketball Shooting Coach + Shooting Consultant/ Corporate Motivational Speaker. Dave Hopla, a long-time NBA assistant coach and personal coach for stars like Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, and Dirk Nowitzki, has been directing camps at PIBC for over three decades. Considered one of the best shooting instructors in the world, Coach Hopla has improved the skills of countless basketball players. His knowledge, expertise, enthusiasm, energy, passion, and love of the game are unmatched. As good a shooter as Dave is, he is even a better teacher.
In this episode, Dave shares his three points on practice makes permanent:
- Routines win games
- Simplicity
- Charting your shots
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Cornelius's work sits at the intersection of culture, strategy, and operations. He helps organizations get clear on where they are headed, set priorities that match, and build the habits and routines that turn plans into action. Throughout his work, Cornelius focuses on creating environments where people can do hard, meaningful work anchored in inclusion and equity.
In this episode, Cornelius shares his three points on feedback without fear:
1) First pass at receiving feedback is reflexive vs. reflective
2) Why Feedback Can Feel Like a Threat
3) How to master Your Reactions with feedback
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Lucie is a coach, facilitator, and learning designer passionate about learning research, behavioral science, and leveraging innovative technologies. She is one of the few VR coaches in the UK and has also built a global online community for coaches, Coaching Innovators.
Her experience spans from early career development to senior leadership training with a wide range of global organizations working in 3 different languages.
She is on a mission to spread the word on coaching as being THE future skill that everyone needs to build better relationships, connections, and to be better in business (for influencing, negotiating, sales, etc)
In this episode, Lucie shares her three points on the coaching advantage:
- Stop Solving. Start Thinking Together
- Listen With Curiosity
- Coaching Is the Human Edge
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Tracey Madigan is a Speaker, Speaking Coach, Communications Trainer, and Media Trainer. She coaches authors, experts, diplomats, and anyone who wants their message to truly land.
As a Director at 15 Minutes Group, Tracey primarily helps clients with media appearances, public speaking, and event moderation. When working with corporate clients as a Playmaker with People Playbook, my focus shifts to improving internal communication and connection, not just public speaking. She works to make sure words are not just heard, but truly understood.
In this episode, Tracey shares her three points on beyond executive presence:
- Executive presence is the confidence that people can feel
- Avoiding communication is not an option
- Treat conflict as an opportunity
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Kathryn B Wilson is a Northern Irish television and radio presenter who has captivated audiences for over a decade. With an impressive portfolio spanning BBC Radio 1, CBBC, Children in Need, and numerous BBC Bitesize projects, she has established herself as one of the UK's most versatile broadcasting talents.
In this episode, Kathryn shares her three points on freelancing:
- Finding Your Value
- Building Confidence in Business
- The Side of business Nobody wants to talk About
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Brent Bookwalter is a 2016 Olympian and 16-year veteran of professional cycling whose career was defined by grit, tenacity, and world-class collaboration. A key member of Cadel Evans' 2011 Tour de France-winning team, Brent earned podium finishes at premier stage races worldwide before retiring in 2021.
Today, he blends that high-level experience with academic rigor, holding a Master's degree in Sport Psychology from Adams State University. In addition to his work as a TV analyst for NBC/Peacock's Tour de France coverage, Brent serves as a Mental Performance Coach, helping athletes and leaders optimize habits and strengthen their mental game.
In this episode, Brent shares his three points on team first, self second:
- Find Your Race
- Commit to the Role
- Trust and Psychological Safety
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Bret is a business psychologist who specialises in applied neuroscience and works with senior leadership teams around the world to help improve cultural transformation. He is passionate about using neuroscience to create lasting change in the lives of those he works with.
In this episode, Bret shares his three points on the neuroscience of high performance:
- Your Unique Brain
- In the Zone
- Make it Brain-Friendly
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Dr. Lollie Mancey is an Anthropologist, AI Ethicist, TV, Radio Show, & Podcast Presenter. Increasingly recognised as a global thought leader in education, AI ethics, and the future of work, Dr. Mancey is a visionary leader at the forefront of progressive topics.
With a PhD in Organisational Learning and a background in Anthropology, Dr. Lollie brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to entrepreneurship and innovation. She seamlessly connects academic insights with real-world applications, making her a sought-after educator and speaker.
In this episode, Dr. Lollie shares her three points on AI and the future of work:
- When to say no to AI efficiency
- How to use AI to strengthen, not weaken, belonging
- Why Employees must shape their own AI learning journey
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Amrit is the CEO and co-founder of hyperexponential, the provider of the AI-powered platform for pricing and underwriting decisions. Amrit is a qualified actuary and computer science graduate with a specialism in pricing, and has worked for 12 years in the Lloyd's and London Markets. His experience includes leading Pricing and Analytics at Tokio Marine Kiln — the specialist commercial arm of one of the world's largest insurance companies.
Beginning as an engineer at hx in 2017, Amrit now leads a team of 150+ across London, New York, Portugal, and Poland.
In this episode, Amrit shares his three points on culture and talent:
- The Peckham Carpark test
- The Minority Mindset
- The Capacity Paradox
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Hanna Naima McCloskey (she/her) is an Algerian British and the Founder & CEO of Fearless Futures. Before founding Fearless Futures, she worked for the UN, NGOs, and the Royal Bank of Scotland, holding various roles across communications, research, and finance. She has lived, studied, and worked in Palestine, Italy, the USA, Sudan, Syria, and the UK.
She has a BA in English from the University of Cambridge and an MA in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, with a specialism in Conflict Management.
Hanna is the co-author of Fearless Futures’ 2024 White Paper - DEI Disrupted: The Blueprint for DEI Worth Doing. She is a former Trustee of the Finance Innovation Lab, which works towards changing economic and financial systems, and is also a qualified ABM bodyfeeding peer supporter, committed to enabling all parents to meet their bodyfeeding goals.
In this episode, Hanna shares her three points on diversity, equity, and inclusion:
- The Business Case vs. The Business Need for DEI
- Getting The Most Out Of Your DEI Endeavors
- How DEI unlocks High Performance
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This episode, we are joined by Belfast-born CJ Fulton, who was officially signed to the Minnesota Timberwolves roster for the 2025 NBA Summer League. His success marks an incredible moment in the history of Irish basketball.
CJ became the first Irish-born and Irish-developed male athlete to reach this NBA pathway, at just 22 years old. He is an amazing representative of the basketball community in Belfast, and is an inspiration to younger players across Ireland.
In this episode, CJ shares his three points on being ready:
- Stay Ready so you don’t have to get ready
- Be Adaptable
- The Importance of Self-Belief
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Trina Vargo is the president of the US-Ireland Alliance, an organization she founded in 1998. From late 1987 until April 1998, she was employed by Senator Edward M. Kennedy and served as his foreign policy adviser during the critical years of the Northern Ireland peace process. Trina is the author of Shenanigans.
Vargo created the US-Ireland Alliance to build ties between the US and the island of Ireland for future generations. She also established the George J. Mitchell Scholarship program, which sends future American leaders to institutions of higher learning in Ireland for a year of graduate study. Nearly 300 Americans apply annually for one of the 12 prestigious scholarships. Vargo also created the annual Oscar Wilde Awards to honor the Irish in entertainment. The annual event is currently held at J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company in Santa Monica, and Vargo has played an essential role in encouraging film production in Ireland, including the filming of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.
Working directly with political leaders in Northern Ireland, the Clinton Administration, and the Irish Government, Vargo served as a key behind-the-scenes player in the Northern Ireland peace process, including the granting of a visa for Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams to visit the US in 1994. That visa was central to the subsequent IRA cease-fire and the peace talks, which led to the 1998 Belfast Agreement. As a foreign policy adviser to Kennedy, Vargo’s wide-ranging portfolio included imposing sanctions on Libya following the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight103; spear-heading the efforts to bring free and fair elections to Guyana in 1992; changing the way the State Department analyzed United Nations voting patterns which impacted on foreign aid eligibility; and getting Jews out of the Soviet Union and Syria, and Americans out of China after Tiananmen Square.
In this episode, Trina shares her three points on the US-Ireland relationship:
- The George J. Mitchell Scholarship program
- Connecting Hollywood to Ireland
- The change in the relationship between the US and Ireland
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Danielle Hill is an Olympic swimmer whose experience in high-level competition has shaped her belief in the importance of mental fitness and resilience.
Her own experiences as an Olympian – including competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics – have taught her that true performance comes from a strong mindset, as much as from physical preparation.
Jessie Barr is a Sport and Performance Psychologist working at the Sport Ireland Institute with a number of Olympic and Paralympic sports including cycling, swimming, diving, athletics, badminton, sailing and gymnastics.
Prior to qualifying as a sport psychologist, Jessie was an international athlete, competing in the 400m hurdles and 4x400m relay. She retired from athletics in 2019.
In this episode, Danielle and Jessie share their three points on asking to win:
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Why asking for help makes you stronger, not weaker.
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How past failures inspire future success.
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Turning words into action.
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Tony Anagor is a seasoned expert in communication skills and negotiation, with a strong focus on leadership development. He is particularly known for his work in the field of Emotionally Intelligent Negotiation (EIN), a program he co-founded to help leaders and teams enhance their negotiation strategies through the application of emotional intelligence.
This approach emphasises understanding and managing emotions to achieve better negotiation outcomes, making the process more collaborative and effective.
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Your counterpart is not your enemy
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Seek to understand, not to convince
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Create value before capturing value
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Shola is an author of two books, and she’s also an award-winning international speaker on Communication, Inclusive Leadership, and Empathy at Work. Shola’s passionate about helping organizations create an atmosphere of belonging for their people.
When a workplace is fully inclusive and welcoming, amazing things happen. People are transformed into leaders. Teams and groups perform better. Everyone benefits. An expert in her field, Shola’s work appears in a variety of industry journals. She’s also a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and her clients include The United Nations and Deloitte.
In this episode, Shola shares her three points on getting the best from introverts:
- Don’t assume all introverts are the same
- What high-performing introverts can do in order to achieve more
- How leaders can get the best from the introverts on their team
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Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian who grew up in Belfast. After moving to London to train as a classical musician, he eventually made the predictable switch to stand-up comedy. He has risen through the ranks of the comedy world at an incredible speed, building a following with stand-up clips, podcasts, and sketches amassing millions of views online.
He has supported huge names on tour, including Russell Howard, Jason Manford, Adam Rowe, Shane Todd, and Dan Nightingale.
In this episode, Vittorio shares his three points on creating a personal brand:
- Start with Social Media
- Marginal Gains
- Attention to Detail
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Connor is a facilitator, writer, and entrepreneur.
As the CEO of Make Time, he is on a mission to bring the Make Time philosophy to the masses.
With a focus on helping individuals, teams, and organizations integrate the Make Time framework and tactics into their lives, Connor is dedicated to enhancing focus, combating distraction, and fostering environments where employee well-being and fulfillment are paramount.
Through his leadership, Make Time has reached thousands of leaders and professionals from renowned organizations like YouTube, Squarespace, and L'Oréal, empowering them to reclaim control over their time and prioritize what truly matters.
In this episode, Connor shares his three points on making time for what matters most:
- Time is Our Only Finite Resource
- We Spend Most of Our Time by Default
- It’s Not Your Fault
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Felicia Williams is the Vice President of People at TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS business travel platform with over 1,300 employees in nine locations. Felicia is responsible for nurturing the company's culture and talent as it expands globally.
From navigating the pandemic without layoffs to creating a workplace founded on belonging, her impact has seen TravelPerk remain in NewsWeek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and ranked ninth in Linkedin's Top Companies in Spain 2024.
In this episode, Felicia shares her three points on following your career compass:
1) Identifying your superpowers to know where to lean in.
2) Practical tips for practical growth.
3) Your decision making toolkit.
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Al Dea is a consultant, facilitator, podcast host, and keynote speaker. He is the Founder of The Edge of Work, a leadership development firm that helps organizations attract and develop talent. Al also helps organizations improve their culture in a changing world of work.
In this episode, Al shares his three points on how great leaders develop talent:
- Every leader should proactively develop the talent of each employee.
- Development is a practice, but through small but consistent actions, it can pay off over time.
- Organizations should create a culture of development.
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Professor John Amaechi. John is a respected organizational psychologist, and the Leadership Transformation Expert at APS Intelligence LTD. John and his team of specialists partner with businesses to build bespoke programs focused on executive coaching and behavioral change. These programs help create influential leaders and authentic and ethical cultures.
In this episode, John shares his three points on Creating High-Performance cultures:
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Work shouldn’t have a body count – it shouldn’t take courage to be at (most) work.
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The dangers of leaders who lack self-awareness.
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Culture is defined by the worst behaviors tolerated.
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Bret is a business psychologist who specializes in applied neuroscience. He works with senior leadership teams worldwide to improve cultural transformation. He is passionate about using neuroscience to create lasting change in the lives of those he works with.
In this episode, Bret shares his Three Points on the Future of Leadership:
- Connection on a human level, first and foremost. 2. Conversations that drive others to insight. 3. Choice – proactively influencing culture and truly owning your leadership impact.
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Brittni Bowering is a workshop designer, facilitator, and event host. For the past seven years, Brittni has been travelling around the world, working with companies like LEGO, Google, and Twitter, running workshops and training to help teams achieve more in less time—while having a bit more fun!
Brittni shares her three points on “peak moments’ in this episode.
- Why we should have more fun at work (why it's important)
- How can we create peak moments in the mundane, everyday
- The one thing I know to be true above all else (the power of peak moments)
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Dave Moerlein is the author of ‘The Safety Effect’. His book shares tools Dave has implemented over the years to help others create psychological safety for themselves and others. During his 15 years at Google, he managed hundreds of people across ten global offices and was awarded numerous awards for coaching and management.
Dave shares his three points on “creating psychological Safety” in this episode.
- The Challenge: Companies and leadership continuously fail to create safe work environments
- The Solution: The need to connect psychological safety to everyday business operations
- The Activation: Recognize that you will fail along the way, but over time, we can all create safe spaces filled with happy workers who contribute to business excellence
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Lesley is a learning designer, facilitator and coach and has taught change management programs to leaders for over 17 years. She co-designed Google's first change management framework, used by hundreds of teams across the company to help plan and land change.
In this episode, Lesley shares her three points on “leading change”.
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For change to land, start with the why.
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How change fatigue contributes to burnout.
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Put on your SCARF and look for the turkeys.
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Kim Scott is the author of Just Work and Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google.
In this episode, Kim shares her three points on “radical candor”.
- Care Personally
- Challenging Directly
- Top tips to install the habits of being radically candid
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Kim is a psychologist and learning and development expert who is passionate about helping leaders excel. She has developed and facilitated learning programs for global organizations that are impactful and transformational. She believes that good leaders have the power to inspire and build stronger workplaces and workforces through empathy and engaged leadership.
In this episode, Kim shares her three points on “empathetic leadership”.
- How To Be Vulnerable and not getting fired in the process.
- How to be mindful - even if your mind is full.
- How to be flexible
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Jennifer McCollum is on a mission to create better leaders and workplaces, by advancing women and promoting inclusivity. She’s an accomplished CEO, speaker, consultant, and the author of the new book "In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO."
This book uses data and personal stories to shed light on the unique challenges women face on their journey to leadership, providing actionable insights for aspiring leaders and organizations.
In this episode, Jennifer shares her three points on “the inner critic”.
- What is the Inner Critic and why is it louder for women
- How to quiet the Inner Critic
- What we can all do to help others overcome the Inner Critic, especially those from underrepresented groups in leadership
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Gibran Khan was previously responsible for managing the alumni programs at Google for Startups. Having a deep understanding of the founder's journey, Gibran identified the areas where Google could provide the most support to founders and developed programs to assist them in building startups that have a lasting impact on the community.
In this episode, Gibran shares his three points on “what it takes to lead a start-up”.
- Effective founders communicate their vision
- Using ‘no’ as a framework
- Startups reflect their founders' qualities
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Tracey Madigan is Director of the 15 Minutes Group, a boutique firm solely focused on helping smart people communicate better.
In this episode, Tracey shares three points on “empathy in communication” including:
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Empathy when speaking
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Empathy when listening
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Team-wide empathy
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Noel McKenzie is the Executive Director of Represented Foundation: a non-profit dedicated to making it easier for Black and Brown entrepreneurs to get the tools they need to solve major issues in our society.
In this episode, Noel shares three points on accepting better help including:
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Better help gets you more done
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Some of our reasons for not asking for help are in our head
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Accepting better help creates equity for everybody
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- Represented Foundation Website: https://www.representedfoundation.org/
- Tony’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tonymcgaharan
Alice Burks is Global Head of Learning and Development at DICE. An experienced facilitator and coach, she has designed and delivered leadership development projects around the world. She is a psychotherapist-in-training, and in her spare time also a boxing coach.
In this episode, she shares her three points on having better conversations including:
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Purpose
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Priming
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Presence
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- Dice Website: https://dice.fm/
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Ash Rama is VP of People at Mention Me. He’s also a Personal Coach and Hypnotherapist.
In this episode, he shares his three points on managing self-imposed pressure including:
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Understanding the race you’re running
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Competing with yourself
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Learning what ‘optimum’ means for you
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Jenny Wood is a Google executive, Harvard Business writer, founder, mum, and pilot who has trained over 40,000 people through the Own Your Career Project.
In this episode, she shares her three points on Confidence at Work, including:
- Know your superpowers 2. Cut, cut, cut 3. Delete the octopus
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Helen Tupper is the co-founder of Amazing If: a company that along with her business partner Sarah Ellis, has inspired millions of people around the world through books, podcasts and TED Talks. Their mission is “making careers better for everyone.”
In this episode, she shares her three points on being a Squiggly Manager including:
- Ask more questions than you answer 2. Personalise people's progression 3. Empower others to squiggle & stay
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Martin Gonzalez and Josh Yellin are the researchers behind The Effective Founders Project: a Google For Start-Ups initiative that set out to discover the reasons why some start-ups succeed and others fail.
In today’s episode, they share three surprising points on how to become an effective founder including:
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Treat people like volunteers
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Invite disagreement
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Overcome discouragement
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Elijah Lawal is a British-Nigerian author and screenwriter based in San Francisco. His latest book The Clapback: Your Guide to Calling out Racist Stereotypes examines the evolution of negative beliefs about the black community, debunking them factually and scientifically.
In this episode he shares his three points on Purposeful Diversity, including:
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How diversity is multi-dimensional
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Why diversity should be purposeful
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The power of publicising aspirational goals
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Dr. Stephen Ilardi is a clinical researcher, professor, podcaster, author and public speaker. In this episode he shares three points on overcoming depression including:
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Using movement as medicine
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Feeding your brain what it needs
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Beating negative thought patterns
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/dr-stephen-ilardi-depression
Simon Alexander Ong is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker. His debut book Energize was published by Penguin in April 2022 and received endorsements from the likes of Simon Sinek, Marie Forleo and Dr Marshall Goldsmith. In this episode he shares his three points on “Energizing Your Life” including:
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Why we must stop treating our health as a side hustle.
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The magnetic energy of a compelling vision, and
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How to bend our reality by becoming our own placebo.
We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/simon-alexander-ong-energizing-your-life
Neville Isdell is the former chairman and global CEO of The Coca-Cola Company where he worked for 43 years. In this episode, we explore his three points on integrity including:
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Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility
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Protecting people and the planet
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The importance of taking a world-view
We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/neville-isdell-integrity
Neville Isdell is the former chairman and global CEO of The Coca-Cola Company where he worked for 43 years. In this episode, we explore his three points on integrity including:
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Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility
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Protecting people and the planet
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The importance of taking a world-view
We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/neville-isdell-integrity
Jenny Blake is the best-selling author of Free Time: a new book that helps business owners lose the busywork and love their business. In this episode we explore her three points on “freeing your time” including:
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Freeing yourself from the role of Chief Everything Officer
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Making yourself and your team replaceable with the Fiji Test and,
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Creating an externalized business mind
We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/jenny-blake-free-time
Jenny Blake is the best-selling author of Free Time: a new book that helps business owners lose the busywork and love their business. In this episode we explore her three points on “freeing your time” including:
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Freeing yourself from the role of Chief Everything Officer
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Making yourself and your team replaceable with the Fiji Test and,
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Creating an externalized business mind
We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/jenny-blake-free-time
Marc Schoenen is the Rewards Leader for Impossible Foods. In this episode we explore his three points on “setting and respecting boundaries” including:
- What to do after you say “no”
- Why you don’t have to offer an explanation
- And how to use consistency to strengthen your boundaries
We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/marc-schoenen-impossible-foods
Tony McGaharan is the founder of People Playbook. In this episode we explore his three points on “effective facilitation” including:
- Be empathetic — because it's not about you
- Be present — because you can't be here, if you're elsewhere)
- Be fun(ny) — because if you approach with lightness, it'll feel light for others
We really hope you enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/tony-mcgaharan-effective-facillitation
Connor Swenson is a facilitator, writer and entrepreneur. In this episode, we explore his three-points on Sustainable Productivity including:
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Why burn-out is not your fault
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The power of priority
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And how changing the culture starts with us
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/connor-swenson-sustainable-productivity
Jarred Christmas is an award-winning actor and comedian. In this episode, we explore his three-points on comedy at work, including:
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The importance of reading the room
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Why intentionally leaning into failure is a great strategy
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And the power of a good anecdote.
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/jarred-christmas-comedy-at-work
Lucy McKenna is the cofounder of The Brave Lab. In today’s episode she joins Tony to share her three points on bravery at work including:
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Why Brave leadership is needed
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What bravery looks like
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And how to start
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https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/lucy-mckenna-bravery-at-work
Bijan Ghorbani is the creator of the top-rated storytelling training at Google. In this episode, he joins Tony to share Three Points on Storytelling including: 1. How to empathise with your audience
2. Why preparation is the key to success
3. And why decision-making is always driven by emotion
Check it out! https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/bijan-ghorbani-storytelling
Dr. Kim Howell is a depth psychologist, consultant, and coach. In this episode, she joins Tony to share her three points on “The Great Resignation” including: 1. Why people don't feel seen, heard or amplified 2. Why people are realising work is a relationship 3. And why people are tumbling down the rabbit hole Check it out! https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/kim-howell-the-great-resignation
Lesley Powell is the cofounder of Cloudberry. In today’s episode, she joins Tony to share her three points on Play At Work including: 1. The importance of playfulness in virtual learning
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Using play for serious team discussions
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And Diva Learning…
Check it out! https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/lesley-powell-play-at-work
Richard Boyle is a Therapist with a passion for tech. In this episode, he joins Tony to share his three points on Positive Thinking including:
- Why positive thinking is not a luxury
- How positive thinking changes our brain
- And what it means to ‘practice positivity’
Check it out!
https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/richard-boyle-positive-thinking
Sarah Devereaux is the Head Of Marketing and Customer Success at Murmur. In this episode, she joins Tony to share her three points on trust including:
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How a lack of trust is usually rooted in fear
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Why trust should be extended by default
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And what we should do instead of giving feedback
Check it out!
https://www.podcast.peopleplaybook.co/episodes/sarah-devereaux-people-playbook