The Reluctant Leader Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mark Terrell
Have you found yourself in a leadership role and don’t really know how it happened or do you feel you lack the skills to get the best from your role and your team, then you’re in the right place.
“Because, through no fault of your own, you’ve become one”
Hosted by Mark Terrell who found himself feeling overwhelmed and lacking the key skills he needed when he was leading his family retail business.
Each episode Mark will be talking to an expert in their field about a leadership topic to expand your knowledge and give you some top tips on implementing them into your role.
Our relationships in life are key to our happiness so how's your relationship with your business? Are you spending quality time with it and not just the day to day? In this final episode of series 6, Mark explores how we can foster a better relationship with our business
In this episode Mark talk about how we can fall into the trap of taking ourselves too seriously, why we should avoid it and how we can change our approach to leading our business and have more fun
There are many reasons to write a book, in this episode Mark explains his motivations for writing "Motivated" the book and why it's important to know the reason you are doing what you do.
More information about my book here and how you can order your copy
If appraisals are hated by appraisees as much as appraisers, what can be done to make them a win-win? In this episode Mark give you a way in which you can make every appraisal productive and enjoyable for both parties
Your Motivations with influence how you lead your team, Mark talks about how to get to know the leadership power you lead with and the other powers you may need to develop.
Our Motivators are what drive us to take action so our Business Model needs to be in alignment with what, on this episode Mark talks about how we can do that and the possible mistakes we can make.
Are you paying enough attention to what you need from your role and business, in this episode Mark talks about how to stay in touch with your own needs.
Take the success elements scorecard to check in with how your doing in seven keys areas that lead to greater success https://successelementsscorecard.scoreapp.com
There are many things that can hold us back from stepping into leadership, in this episode Mark outlines the common factors that can hold us back.
Find out how you score on the leadership essentials in just a couple of minutes https://thereluctantleaderacademy.scoreapp.com
Doing what you're good at may be hurting your business and will stop your creating a business that sets you free, in this episode Mark talks about what you should be concentrating on.
Find out how you're doing on the 5 Leadership Essentials that only you can do https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/leadership-essentials-score
Your Team need to know what to expect, whatever your style you need to be consistent, in this episode Mark talks about why and how you can be consistent
Setting goals is important but why do we set goals that we don't want to achieve? In this episode Mark explains why this happens and how you can set goals that you really want to achieve.
What we believe can often be what holds us back from making the changes we want to make. In this episode Mark explains the link between our beliefs and the choices we make and how to break the cycle if its not serving us.
Motivations, Outcomes and Tasks, a personal MOT will help to get you on track to reach your goals https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/MOT
Mark talks to Rob Law MBE about his business journey of bringing his idea of a ride on children’s suitcase to market, from rejection in Dragon’s Den to multimillion pound brand whilst coping with the debilitating disease Cystic Fibrosis.
Find out more about Rob Here
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Mark talks to Paul Smith about how and why we should connect with our communities. Paul also shares his thoughts on combining print with digital marketing to create a joined up solution.
Find out more about Paul Here
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Mark talks to Darren Clark about the challenges that having Dyslexia adds to running a business and how he is now on a global mission to support those who suffer with the condition.
Find out more about Darren here
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Mark talks to Sammy Blindell about creating your personal brand, increasing your visibility and attracting your ideal clients
Find out more about Sammy here
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Mark talk to John Williams about how taking employee wellbeing seriously is not only your moral duty but is a great business strategy. John’s solution is designed to catch the signs early to prevent minor issues developing into more serious situations.
Find out more about John here
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Mark talks to Clare Forestier about how to make the most of virtual events as an attendee and how to host effectively. We are all used to meeting being held on line but how can we make sure we make the most of the event?
Find out more about Clare here
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Mark talks to Bryony Thomas about her watertight marketing philosophy and book of the same name. If you don’t know where and why your spending money on your marketing you're more than likely wasting money.
Find out more about Bryony and Watertight Marketing here
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here
Mark talks to Chris Burn about the importance of staying connected and having a support network to call on.
Find out more about Chris here or here
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Mark talks to Mark Evans about how the role bespoke software van have in making businesses more efficient
Find out more about Mark Evans here
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Mark talks to Philippa Haynes about the importance of Brand Values especially in troubled times
Found out more about Philippa Here
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Mark talks to Tiffany about the inspiration behind her award winning films and her passion about switching off from technology 1 day per week
Find out more about Tiffany here
Watch The science of Character here
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Mark is interviewed by Paris Troy about his journey and the “How to lead your team with confidence” programme
More about Paris here https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/paris-troy-bb425177
More info about How to Lead Your team with Confidence here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/how-to-lead-your-team-with-confidence
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
Mark talks to Liam McKelvie about his struggle with mindset and how he now speaks about maintaining a growth mindset
Find out more about Liam here https://zerolimbits.com/
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Eoin McQuone about the business case for sustainability and where you can start to put a plan in to action
Find out more about Eoin here https://www.sustainablebd.com/
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Neil Jordan about how being aware of our thinking and how we can become good thinkers
Find out more about Neil here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1414398891945395/
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Susan Heaton-Wright about communication and how to a superstar communicator
Find out more about Susan here https://superstarcommunicator.com/
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Sharon Gaskin about how to lead, run and develop a membership business
Find out more about Sharon here https://thetrainerstrainingcompany.co.uk/
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Tricia Maitland about the importance of sleep to our well being and long term health
Find out more about Tricia here https://soulstreamhypnotherapy.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Niki Matyjasik about what a mastermind group, how it works and why you would want to join one
Find out more about Niki here https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-matyjasik-744ba5b3
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Alan Rawlins about the art of negotiating, how things can go wrong and how to get the best outcome
Find out more about Alan here https://www.kaleidoscope-property.co.uk/
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Rachael Chiverton about how can getting more task focused, use our time more effectively and be more productive
Find out more about Rachael here https://rachaelchiverton.co.uk/
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Kate Turner about the advantages of showing vulnerability in a leadership and why there is no shame in it.
Find out more about Kate here http://www.motivationalleadership.co.uk/
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy
Mark talks to Gary Mumford about the importance of knowing your business numbers even if it not your thing.
Find out more about Garry here https://insightassociates.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Mark talks to Philippa Constable about what real networking is and how embracing key principles we can get better results
Find out more about Philippa here https://www.wemeanbiz.co.uk and here https://www.womenmeanbiz.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Mark talks to Sarah Matyjasik about the importance of making our health and wellbeing a priority so we don’t end up burning out.
Find out more about Sarah Here https://smpoweronline.com
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Mark talks to Dee Clayton about how you can get better results from using the right presentation skills.
Find out more about Dee Here https://simplyamazingtraining.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Mark talks to Greg Cooper about how to use Linkedin to grow your network and find and attract new customers.
Find out more about Greg here https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcoopers/ https://www.frontofmindcoaching.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Mark talks to Sean Fergusson about how networking on the golf course is an ideal way to really get to know people and develop a network.
Find out more about Sean Here https://www.fore-business.com
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Marks talks to Adrian Chase about how learning to stay calm can lead to much better outcomes in the long run.
Find out more about Adrian Here http://www.adrianchase.co.uk/ @ChaseKeepsCalm
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Marks talks to David Harries about the challenges of interviewing and about his innovative system that overcomes the common pitfalls.
Find out more about David here http://www.interviewpeople.online/
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Marks talks to Jonny Cooper about developing and leading a tribe
Find out more about Jonny here https://www.jonnyhatesmarketing.com
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Marks talks to Hugh Liddle about sales and sales leadership, what to say and how to say it and how to get the best from your sales team
Find out more about Hugh here https://redcapsalescoaching.com
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Marks talks to Russ Haworth about what’s great and the extra challenges when it comes to working with other family members.
Find out more about Russ here https://fambizpodcast.com @RussHaworth
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Project you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Mark talks to Nick Clarke about the environments we work in and how they can effective our productivity
Find out more about Nick here https://www.companyinteriors.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/company.interiors/ https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCe5pNQ622vw4d4-fUpsxqUg
Follow the Reluctant Leader Project here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk @thereluctantldr
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Mark talks to Fidel Beauhill about being aware and consciously using our gender energies when at work and at home.
Find out more about Fidel here https://modernman.org.uk @ModernManCoach
Follow the Reluctant Leader Project here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk @thereluctantldr
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Mark talks to Marita Price about the importance of values and how to incorporate them into everything we do
Find out more about Marita here http://helloperformance.co.uk
Follow the Reluctant Leader Project here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk
For opportunities to work with Mark you'll find more info here https://www.thereluctantleader.co.uk/workwithmark.html
Marks talks to Chris Marr about creating a culture of marketing throughout a business, from answering the phone to creating content.
Find out more about Chris here https://www.thecontentmarketingacademy.co.uk @hellocma @Chrismarr101
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Tamsen Garrie about creating a mental health policy in the workplace and how to make it everyone’s responsibility
Find out more about Tamsen Here https://www.mentalhealthintheworkplace.co.uk @MentalHealthWP
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Nick Elston about how anxiety has affected his life and how he has used his experience to develop a speaking business to help others.
Find out more about about Nick here https://nickelston.com
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Simon Tyler about the importance of attitude and how shifting your attitude can positively affect your life and work
Find out more about Simon here https://www.simontyler.com @simplysimont
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
To follow the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Lisa Westbury about her experience of leading change in the public sector and how she uses what she learnt in her business today.
Find out more about Lisa here http://www.lisawestbury.com @westburylisa
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Julia Carter about the challenges of leading a team that works remotely
Find out more about Julia here https://www.zestfor.com or here @JuliaAtZestfor
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Susan Payton about your brand Story, your customers are more likely to connect with you if they know why you do what you do.
Find out more about Susan here https://thebusinessofstories.com and @TheBizofStories
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Jane Thomas about managing stress levels and avoiding common pitfalls
Find out more about Jane here https://premierlifeskills.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Stefan Thomas about how to get the best from business networking, build your network before you need it.
Find out more about Stefan here http://stefanthomas.biz
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Project here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talk to Susannah Brade-Waring about the difference between Managing and Leadership
Find out more about Susannah at https://www.aspirinbusiness.com
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Amanda Downs about the importance of Genuineness and Positive Regard to get better results
Find out more about Amanda and Uspire at www.uspire.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More info about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Jonathan Butler about leading a team to deliver a great customer experience
Find out more about Jon here www.outsaucedconsultancy.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More about the Reluctant Leader Academy here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to James Sale the creator of Motivational Maps about motivation and why its so important to Leadership
Find out more about James here http://jamessale.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Natalie Lewis of Dynamic HR about creating a culture in business and how getting it right will make your leadership role much easier and more fulfilling
Find out more about Natalie here https://www.dynamichrservices.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Ashley Bishop, Men’s health coach, about the importance of maintaining physical fitness in a leadership role
Visit Ashley’s website here https://www.superchargedbodysystem.com
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Oliver Parker about finding the right people to join your team, common mistakes that are made and the principals to stick to to get the right person.
Find out more about Oliver here https://capability.consulting
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Anne-Marie Walby about Emotional Intelligence and how using yor EQ can lead to better results for you and your team.
What climate do you carry with you? Do you light the room up when you arrive or when you leave?
Learning to take time out to reflect is essential to being a role model for your team
Find out more about Anne-Marie here https://bit.ly/2xadmBp
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Bevis Moynan about being aware of your own mental health and also those you lead and what to look out for in your team.
Find out more about Bevis here https://www.magentacs.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Sonia Home from C-me Colour Profiling about how we can be more resilient when we know more about our own behavioural preferences and those we work with.
Find more at https://colour-profiling.com
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Steve Jones from Skills for Business about employee engagement, Steve has just co written a book, Mapping Motivation for engagement.
Steve is a business coach, public speaker, trainer and consultant, he’s an expert at creating ideas and strategies that build businesses, drive revenue and improve business position and performance. He has a passion for making companies and their products the best in their product category.
Find out more at https://www.skillsforbusinesstraining.co.uk
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Paul Holbrook about time management and knowing what you are spending your leadership time doing?
Paul talks about his Diary Detox product and the 7 types of actions that either help or hinder us.
Hope you find time to listen to this episode as it could help you save a day in your diary every week
find out more about Paul and Diary Detox at www.diarydetox.com
Connect with Mark on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/markterrellreluctantleader/
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
In this episode Mark talks to Ian Marsh, a former lawyer, who has worked with families for more than 40 years and has seen at first hand the damage intractable conflict can do to people and their relationships if it is left to it’s own devices.
Through his book “If it is so good to talk, why is it so hard” Ian brings his passion for helping people to overcome the perils, and rediscover the power, of face to face conversation in a digital, and increasingly polarised, world to a far wider audience.
You can find about Ian here www.good2talk.online
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Mark talks to Ali Stewart about how encouraging the right Attitudes and Behaviours is crucial to Leadership Success and the common mistakes we make
Find out about her award winning Liberating Leadership Program and the books she has written at https://alistewartandco.com
More from Mark here https://www.thereluctantleader.academy/
Jo Duncan steps into the chair to interview Mark Terrell about his inspiration around why he has started this podcast.
Jo is the founder of https://leancontent.co.uk a Content Marketing Agency in Bristol UK and has written 2 books on the subject.
In this launch episode you’ll find out about how Mark helped to grow and sell a successful family retail business but as you’d expect it wasn’t without it’s challenges, one of which was leading a team of 25.
An open an honest discussion about his mistakes, triumphs and why he started his coaching business
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