The Being Leader: Annabel Graham

We're in a decade of change.  History tells us that by 2030 the world in which we work and live will be very different to the way it was at the start of the 2020s. How do I know this - well it's been the same for the last 4 centuries in the same decade, so why should the pattern stop now? That means, the world of work will be different - we're seeing that already with the rise in hybrid working and the gig economy.  Which necessitates us to change and adapt as leaders. Listen to find out more about the 2030 predictions and what that means for the essential skills we need to be demonstrating as 21st Century Leaders. 

This episode allows you to stop, pause and consider what is working well for you, what isn't and how you need to be going forward over the next 12 -18 months. It is a reflection episode, so have something to make notes with to hand, settle in and give yourself time to reflect on what the questions in the episode mean for you.

Welcome to Season 3 of The Being Leader, the podcast where we explore how we are showing up and being as leaders for ourselves, our teams and our organisations. In this season we will be exploring the new leadership agenda of change - and how this impacting us as we move further into the 2020s. This short intro is the minute to press pause, just for a moment, as we stop, draw breath, and consider how we need to go forward. Plus episode 2 is also now available to allow you to consider - what this means for you.  

Welcome to 2022! Not up for New Year's resolutions? Unsure of what your goals should be?  Word of the year not your thing? How about considering how you show up?  A simple change of state, mindset and focus that could transform how you lead, work and interact with others.   This short podcast will get you thinking about how you can be, rather than what you can do! Connect with me in the following ways: https://www.successfultraining.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader

We know the world has become increasingly more complex, and this is impacting how leaders approach the issues they are facing in their teams and businesses.  The problem is, we confuse complex issues with complicated ones, and when we try to apply the same approaches, wonder why they aren't working. In this fascinating conversation I am in conversation with Nicola Maxwell, Director of leadership consultancy edoMidas.  We explore how to lead in a complex world by zooming out, not going it alone, surfacing disagreement and questioning ourselves. I hope you enjoy listening, as we discuss the issues and the blue print we should all be using. Connect with us in the following ways: Annabel: www.successfultraining.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader Nicola: https://edomidas.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasmaxwell/ 

In the last episode we looked at your attitude as a people manager to hybrid working, and the impact this can have on your team. In this episode we wrap up the topic by looking at how you can make it work for your team, examining: How you work and communicate? How you collaborate and meet as a team? how you make decisions? Who or what the office environment is for? How you measure performance? In all of this I assume that you have agreed as a business your approach. If you haven't then you can find a handy short guide here to get you started on the process. https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/relations/flexible-working/planning-hybrid-working  You can continue the conversation with me via the following channels: www.successfultraining.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader

So we're back for series 2 - with topics generated by you the listener.  In this episode, part 1 of 2, we're exploring Hybrid Working and how it is impacting leaders and teams. In this expect to reflect upon: What are your attitudes to hybrid? How are you leading your teams, and what impact is it having? How are you approaching the route back to the office, and what conversations are you having. Part 2 will explore how to manage hybrid working within teams, once you've decided what it looks like for you. Find out more and connect with me at: www.successfultraining.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader

Leadership for a Brave New World!  In this final episode of series one I talk to Author and Executive Coach Joy Maitland, about the themes of her new book From Alpha to Zen.  Together we explore the different aspects that are necessary for today's leaders to get to grips with.  Such as:    Valuing your Values The ability to observe, then act  Understanding your unique perspective Having courage Learning - and seeing failure as something that just didn't go to plan We hope you enjoy this and you can connect with us in the ways below.  Also let me know the topics you'd like to hear about in series 2 later in the year either via messaging on LinkedIn, Instagram, or through the website.     https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymaitland/ www.inemmo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/ Instagram: @the_beingleader www.successfultraining.co.uk  

In this episode, we pick up a theme started in #26 on empowering our people as leaders.  Join me to explore: how we mistake empowerment for abandonment, why empowering team members is worthwhile for leaders  what gets in the way of empowerment and how we can go about empowering people effectively And also how coaching can help you to do this. You can connect with me at www.successfultraining.co.uk  , @the_beingleader,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/          

What exactly is a coaching culture and why is it beneficial to have one in your organisation?  In this episode I'm joined by executive coach Nick Howell of Abintus to explore this further.  We chew over:  What coaching is and isn't and how it differs to mentoring  What a coaching culture is and isn't   Why a coaching culture is beneficial to leaders, teams and businesses and how to put one in place Why it's not just "HR's job" to do this but must be embraced by every leader  The pitfalls and what gets in the way And quick wins that can help moving forward.   You can speak to me or Nick on coaching and how to put in a coaching culture via any of the links below:  www.successfultraining.co.uk, @the_beingleader, https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelgraham-coach-trainer/   www.abintus.co.uk, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickhowell1/