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Happy International Women’s Day!We’re celebrating with a panel of formidable women talking about the power (and future!) of coaching and mentoring.We’re honoured to be joined by:Julie MeyerA serial entrepreneur and Founder & Co-CEO of Augmentors, a content platform dedicated to creating a fresh language around the timeless concept of mentoring. She’s also Co-Host of the Augmentors Podcast, our sibling show on the HubSpot Podcast Network.Lucy Mullins & Sonya ShellardLucy and Sonya are experienced professionally accredited coaches, coach educators, coach supervisors and trainers. They are both business owners running successful coaching and consulting companies working with a variety of clients including entrepreneurs, FTSE 100 companies, universities, and charitiesThey both studied at the University of Oxford and are co-founders and co-directors of #RideTheWave Professional Coach Training, which offer Association for Coaching accredited coach training programmes for executive, personal, business and leader coaches.Paulwyn Devasundaram. Founder and CEO of Medoo, a smart coaching tool co-created with coaches and powered by AI. Medoo helps you design a coaching journey and track insights along the way.In this bumper episode, we cover everything you need to know about engaging and working with coaches and mentors. Join the conversation as we answer: What’s the difference between coaching and mentoring? Can anyone be a coach and a mentor? What should I expect from a coach or mentor? How do you find a coach or a mentor? What happens if I don’t like my coach or mentor? What’s the science? Why bother? What’s the business case for coaching and mentoring? What is the future of coaching, including the impact of AI? Resources:Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliedmeyer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augmentorshq/Website: https://www.augmentors.us/Augmentors Podcast: https://listen.hubspot.com/public/83/AugMentors-1563a513Connect with Lucy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-mullins-4b991a29/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rtwsonya/Website: https://www.ridethewave.co.uk/Connect with Sonya:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-shellard-rtw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rtwsonya/Website: https://www.ridethewave.co.uk/Find Out More About #RideTheWave Professional CoachingEverything you need: https://linktr.ee/ridethewavecoachingConnect with Paulwyn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulwyn/Website: https://medoo.life/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medoo.life/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/medoo_lifeFrom the News Round-upThe Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness, by Robert Waldingerhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1846046769?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_TKZ0E64D5DVZ89HNQV9KMore From Truth, Lies & Workplace CultureTake part in our latest leadership research:https://forms.gle/H654QD4nEgAjd4La9Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on:Coaching Predictions for 2023:https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/predictions-2023-part-02Maintaining Your Well-being as a Leader and Preventing Burnouthttps://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/burnout-the-pandemic-you-didnt-see-coming-part-1-of-3Personality & Family Businesseshttps://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/personality-family-business-from-dinner-table-dreams-to-boardroom-dealsConnect with Al and LeanneConnect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthliesworkEmail: podcast@oblonghq.com

Join us for part 2 of 2. Part 1 is last week!What do a billion-dollar VC investor, a serial entrepreneur and an M&A integration specialist have in common?HINT: They invest in people, not businesses.Today we're joined by three expert guests:Sarah Chen Spellings Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Beyond the Billion, the world’s first and largest global consortium supporting women-founded companies. In under 2 years, the fund has deployed +$638M to 800 female-founded companies, with 11 recognised as unicorns.Simon Berger Founding Partner of IM2 Group in 2002, Rendezvous Exhibitions in 1994 and Intermedia Exhibitions & Conferences in 1997. Building and selling 26 exhibitions and conferences around the world, Simon Berger continues to invest in creative business opportunities and offers consultancy and M&A services to industry players.Melissa Carson After 25 years with several high-performing organisations including Accenture, where she supported M&A integration from a people perspective, Melissa founded Canopy Solutions. As Founder, People Strategist and Leadership Advisor she works with clients ranging from small non-profits to scaling technology companies, all with a common goal of ensuring that they have aligned their business and people strategies to drive growth.Join the conversation as we uncover EXACTLY what investors are looking for in 2023, how you can secure funding, and grow your business to exit. We discuss: What investors look for in a business What investors look for in entrepreneurs and leaders The red flags that will lose you the deal The role of People & Culture in securing investment Overcoming bias in the world of business and investment 4 expert tips and a mountain of resources This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Stay tuned!ResourcesConnect with Sarah Chen-SpellingsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal/Website: sarah-chen.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahchenglobal/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahChenGlobalListen to Billion Dollar Moves, our sibling show on the HubSpot Podcast Network:beyondthebillion.com and https://sarah-chen.com/billion-dollar-episodes/Connect with Simon BergerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-berger-18b5a34/Website & Newsletter: makeadifference.eventsEvents: https://madworldsummit.com/ / https://www.watercoolerevent.com/Twitter: - https://twitter.com/MADSummits / https://twitter.com/watercoolerevntConnect with Melissa CarsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaridercarson/Website: https://canopystrategies.co/Read More From the News Round-upWhat is a Hush Trip?https://fortune.com/2023/02/06/what-is-hush-trip-new-workplace-trend/Amazon Return to the Office:https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/andy-jassy-update-on-amazon-return-to-officeBlinkist Read more at: https://www.blinkist.com/magazine/posts/us-investors-berlin-startup?utm_source=cppMore From Truth, Lies & Workplace CultureTake part in our latest leadership research:https://forms.gle/H654QD4nEgAjd4La9Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on:The Truth Behind Britain’s Healthiest Workplaces:https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/britains-healthiest-workplace-winners-2022The Secret to Building Great Teams:https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/psychological-safetyIs WFH Dead?https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/work-from-home-cost-of-living-crisisConnect with Al and LeanneConnect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthliesworkEmail: podcast@oblonghq.com

What do a billion-dollar VC investor, a serial entrepreneur and an M&A integration specialist have in common?HINT: They invest in people, not businesses.Today we're joined by three expert guests:Sarah Chen Spellings Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Beyond the Billion, the world’s first and largest global consortium supporting women-founded companies. In under 2 years, the fund has deployed +$638M to 800 female-founded companies, with 11 recognised as unicorns.Simon Berger Founding Partner of IM2 Group in 2002, Rendezvous Exhibitions in 1994 and Intermedia Exhibitions & Conferences in 1997. Building and selling 26 exhibitions and conferences around the world, Simon Berger continues to invest in creative business opportunities and offers consultancy and M&A services to industry players.Melissa Carson After 25 years with several high-performing organisations including Accenture, where she supported M&A integration from a people perspective, Melissa founded Canopy Solutions. As Founder, People Strategist and Leadership Advisor she works with clients ranging from small non-profits to scaling technology companies, all with a common goal of ensuring that they have aligned their business and people strategies to drive growth.Join the conversation as we uncover EXACTLY what investors are looking for in 2023, how you can secure funding, and grow your business to exit. We discuss: What investors look for in a business What investors look for in entrepreneurs and leaders The red flags that will lose you the deal The role of People & Culture in securing investment Overcoming bias in the world of business and investment 4 expert tips and a mountain of resources This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Stay tuned!ResourcesConnect with Sarah Chen-SpellingsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal/Website: sarah-chen.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahchenglobal/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahChenGlobalListen to Billion Dollar Moves, our sibling show on the HubSpot Podcast Network:beyondthebillion.com and https://sarah-chen.com/billion-dollar-episodes/Connect with Simon BergerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-berger-18b5a34/Website & Newsletter: makeadifference.eventsEvents: https://madworldsummit.com/ / https://www.watercoolerevent.com/Twitter: - https://twitter.com/MADSummits / https://twitter.com/watercoolerevntConnect with Melissa CarsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaridercarson/Website: https://canopystrategies.co/Read More From the News Round-upWhat is a Hush Trip?https://fortune.com/2023/02/06/what-is-hush-trip-new-workplace-trend/Amazon Return to the Office:https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/andy-jassy-update-on-amazon-return-to-officeBlinkist Read more at: https://www.blinkist.com/magazine/posts/us-investors-berlin-startup?utm_source=cppMore From Truth, Lies & Workplace CultureTake part in our latest leadership research:https://forms.gle/H654QD4nEgAjd4La9Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on:The Truth Behind Britain’s Healthiest Workplaces:https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/britains-healthiest-workplace-winners-2022The Secret to Building Great Teams:https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/psychological-safetyIs WFH Dead?https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/work-from-home-cost-of-living-crisisConnect with Al and LeanneConnect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthliesworkEmail: podcast@oblonghq.com

What does personality have to do with growing a family business? And why is understanding the personality of an entrepreneur a key factor in a successful succession or exit?This week, we’re joined by Chief Science Officer at Hogan, Ryne Sherman, and Entrepreneur and Succession Planner, Stephen Shortt, to understand what it takes to build a successful family business.Join the conversation as we discuss: What personality is, and why is it important How to assess personality How entrepreneurial personalities shape family businesses  The unique dynamics of family businesses Leadership in family businesses Children in family businesses Managing a successful succession in five simple steps If you own a business and have ambitions to exit or manage a successful succession, this one is for you!ResourcesRyne ShermanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rynesherman/Website: https://www.hoganassessments.com/Podcast: The Science of Personality PodcastFeaturing some of the world’s leading experts in personality psychology and business, this podcast explores the impact of personality on life, leadership, and organizational success.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-personality-podcast/id1517116280Article on the Personality of Donald Trump : https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-situation-lab/201509/the-personality-donald-trumpStephen Shortt:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshortt/Website: https://successfulsuccession.com/More From Truth, Lies & Workplace CultureTake part in our latest leadership researchhttps://forms.gle/H654QD4nEgAjd4La9Listen back to Truth & Lies for more onHogan and Entrepreneurial Personalities:https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/leaders-psycho-sociopathEmployer Brand:https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/hubspot-director-on-how-to-build-a-killer-employer-brandHow Al Elliott broke the law…and the law won!https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/al-elliott-storyContact Al and LeanneConnect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/Email: podcast@oblonghq.com

The world of work has changed. The future is here.Between remote/hybrid working and the rise of the ‘side hustle’, millennials and Gen-Z are wanting more from work - and from leaders.In this episode, we’re joined by Work Futuist, Sophie Wade. A Workforce Innovation Specialist at Flexcel Network, a Future-of-Work consultancym Sophie has operated ahead of the curve to help organisations navigate the new era of work and the challenges that come with it, including attracting, engaging and retaining talent; Digital transformation; Managing a distributed workforce; New career paradigms.Join the conversation as we discuss: How and why the world of work has changed in the 21st Century. Why empathy is the new leadership superpower What happens when we resist the change 5 top tips and tricks to be a more effective leader for all employees, including Millennials and GenZ For leaders looking to rise to the challenge and create meaningful work, this is not to be missed!LinksGet in touch with Sophie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wade-380b8/ Website: https://www.sophiewade.com/ Sophie's books: Embracing Progress: Next steps for the future of work - https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Progress-Next-Steps-Future/dp/1599327856/ Empathy Works: The key to competitive advantage in the new era of work - https://www.amazon.com/Empathy-Works-Competitive-Advantage-Work/dp/1774581515/ref=sr_1_1?pldnSite=1 Sophie’s Podcast Transforming work with Sophie Wade https://www.sophiewade.com/podcast/the-strategic-integrated-role-of-human-resources-in-the-new-era-of-work/ LinkedIn courses:Including: The Future of Work: The Necessary Skills of Your Future Workforce Attracting, Hiring, and Working with Gen Z Empathy Tips for HR Professionals https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=sophie%20wadeMore From Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture:Take part in our latest leadership research: https://forms.gle/H654QD4nEgAjd4La9Contact Al and Leanne Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/ Email: podcast@oblonghq.com

Britain's Healthiest Workplace Survey (which informs the awards) was established to help businesses of sizes support their employees to be happier, healthier and more productiveFounded by Vitality and free to take part, Britain's Healthiest Workplace survey:  Gives you deep insight into your employee’s lifestyle, physical and mental health, and the effects the pandemic has had on them  Gives you recommendations to help boost their physical and mental wellbeing Helps improve business outcomes like productivity and retention Helps you write, execute and measure an effective well-being strategy. Join us as we talk to Christian Van Stolk, the researcher behind the survey, Jill Pritchard, the person who puts it all together, and Donna Burgess, from OpenCredo, this year's winner in the small business category.Links:Jill Pritchard: Director, Vitality at Work at Vitality https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-pritchard1/ https://www.vitality.co.uk/business/healthiest-workplace/ Donna Burgess - Head of Operations and People at OpenCredo https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaburgess https://opencredo.com Christian van Stolk, Executive Vice President at RAND Europe https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-van-stolk-6366888 https://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/work-and-wellbeing/wellness-contests.html The Winners 2022https://www.vitality.co.uk/business/healthiest-workplace/results/Link to Ft Reporthttps://www.ft.com/reports/health-at-work

This week on the podcast, we’re flipping our attention back to organisations and what they can do to find, engage and nurture great people in 2023.We're joined by Kyle Denhoff, the Director of Marketing, HubSpot, and we nerd out about employer brand, workplace culture & how HubSpot are managing it all.Things we cover are: What is employer brand? Why vision and values are important The 7 foundations of a great workplace culture The importance of great managers/mentors Rolling out an employer brand Boosting collaboration between HR, Marketing and Comms teams Our 7 foundations of a great workplace culture:This is what we call The Rx7: Reason Role Recognition Resources Relationships Resilience Remote Book a call HERE with Leanne to discuss the Rx7.Links: Kyle on LinkedIn Kyle on Twitter HubSpot's culture code The My First Million episode where Sam Parr talks about selling The Hustle to HubSpot Book a call with Leanne about the Rx7 (the 7 foundations of a great workplace culture) The Burnout: The Silent Epidemic SeminarTheme: Burnout: The Silent Epidemic | Creating Sustainable Recovery through Equity (IWD2023 theme is #EmbraceEquity). Please visit https://www.northstaratwork.com/iwd2023 for more details. Promo video: https://youtu.be/gHodWJXlgk8 Date: Wed, March 15, 11-4pm EST/ 8am -1pm PST (4 hours of content and setting aside 1 hour for speaker intros, breaks, networking etc.) Keynote speaker: Brandi Olson, Organisational Agility Expert, Founder + CEO Real Work Done, and author “Real Flow” https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandiolson/ Conference agenda: Keynote(45min), 1 Panel Discussion, 3, 30-min workshops, 1, 30-min fireside chat Registration link: https://www.uvsity.com/#/dashboard/viewsession?sessionId=830 Use code IWD2023 to save 20% valid till 2/1/23. Full price: US$55 per ticket  

Toughen up. Be a man. Boys don’t cry.Centuries of social conditioning have created a stigma around men’s mental health and burnout. And it’s killing them.75% of suicides are men. Suicide is the biggest cause of death among men under 50. Men experience higher rates of cancer, heart disease and addiction - physical health conditions associated with high-stress lifestyles. Men's mental health, in our workplaces, society and homes, is the conversation we should be having.In a break from our normal format, this episode focuses on a conversation between Co-Host Al Elliott, and our expert guest, Jim Young. Just two 40-something guys discussing uncried tears, burnout and being very f@*king far from ok. It’s a conversation you’ve likely never heard before.Join Al and Jim for an honest, vulnerable conversation about men’s mental health, including: What does burnout look like for men? The life-threatening risks of being a ‘tough guy’ Undoing 10,000 years of social conditioning Ego, shame and being on top The deadly ‘F Word’ Using intimacy to create sustainable success for you and your business Resources:Jim YoungYou can contact Jim Young for more information on his coaching services via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecenteredcoach/Or his website:https://www.thecenteredcoach.com/servicesYou’ll find his book, Expansive Intimacy: How "Tough Guys" Defeat Burnout, on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Expansive-Intimacy-Tough-Defeat-Burnout-ebook/dp/B0BCBXW7W5Further ReadingFor other vulnerable accounts of men’s mental health, including grief, we’d recommend 'A heart that Works' by Rob Delaneyhttps://www.amazon.com/Heart-That-Works-Rob-Delaney-ebook/dp/B0B3TDC89Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=O0AGM3PVJHZH&keywords=a+heart+that+works&qid=1673873668&s=digital-text&sprefix=a+heart+that+work%2Cdigital-text%2C229&sr=1-1Community GroupsFor those who want to share deep, meaningful bonds with a community of men, Jim recommends organisations such as EVERYMAN (evryman.com/) and The ManKind Project (mankindproject.org/).For men who are feeling isolated in their business lives, check out organisations like YPO (ypo.org) and Vistage (vistage.com/)Coaching SupportThere are also many dedicated coaches who offer focused men's group experiences including Jamie Robbins in the UK (jamiecoach.com/), Ken Mossman in the US (cirrusleadership.com/classes), and, Jim (as above).More InformationFor more general information on men’s mental health, services and treatments, we recommend looking at:The Men’s Health Forum:https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/about-usThe Men and Boy’s Coalition:Menandboyscoalition.org.ukThe Black Men’s Consortium: http://theblackmensconsortium.com/Telephone Support Services (UK)If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, contact the Mankind Initiative on 01823 334244, to speak confidentially.If you’re in distress or despair, including suicidal feelings, contact the Samaritans on 116 123. 

Is burnout the next global pandemic? In Part 1 of this 2-part series, we learned that we could be on track to lose more than half of our workforce due to absenteeism and turnover as a result of burnout. For businesses to survive, and thrive, well-being and burnout prevention need to be at the top of the agenda.In Part 2, we welcome back our panel of expert guests, including Cait Donovan, Burnout Coach & Host of Fried: The Burnout Podcast William Hasek, PhD, Board Certified Clinical Psychologist  Sally Clarke - Burnout and Well-being Researcher, Expert and Best-Selling Author  Taking a practical view of burnout in a workplace setting, we discuss: How to know if your team is burnt out and what signs to look out for Why burnout happens The commercial impact of burnout How to prevent burnout 5 Recommendations to improve well-being and prevent burnout Resources to help you and your business thrive  Links:Read The State of Burnout 2023 Report:https://infinite-potential.com.au/the-state-of-burnout-2023Cait Donovan Website: https://caitdonovan.com/speaking Request a conversation: https://caitdonovan.as.me/inquiry Listen to Fried: The Burnout Podcast: https://friedtheburnoutpodcast.com Join the Fried Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friedtheburnoutpodcast Watch Cait’s Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTLgV7FU-I Follow Cait on Instagram: @friedtheburnoutpodcast  William Hasek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhasek/  Sally Clarke Website: https://www.salcla.com/ Twitter: @salcla LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyclarkeevolve/ Instagram: @salcla. For more on psychological safety, check out 'The Secret to Building Great Teams with Stephan Wiedner:https://chrt.fm/track/28555/traffic.megaphone.fm/HS6779121311.mp3?updated=1670331446For more on the RX7, go to Oblonghq.com and book your free consultationhttps://oblonghq.com/book/For bonus content, full interviews and sneak peeks of future episodes, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube @TruthLiesWork

Is burnout the next global pandemic? Rates of burnout are on the rise. The State of Workplace Burnout 2023 Report found an increase in burnout rates from 29.6% in 2020 to 38.1% in 2022. We could be on track to lose more than half of our workforce due to absenteeism and turnover as a result of burnout. How do we stop it?In this episode, we speak to a panel of expert guests, including: Cait Donovan, Burnout Coach & Host of Fried: The Burnout Podcast William Hasek, PhD, Board Certified Clinical Psychologist  Sally Clarke, Burnout and Well-being Researcher, Expert and Best-Selling Author Facing bravely into a complex and emotional topic, we cover: What is burnout, really? The difference between burnout and a bad day If some people/roles are more susceptible than others Burnout and the ‘snowflake’ generation How to tell if you’re burnt out, with real-life examples. Stay tuned for Part 2 and more from our expert guests about how burnout will affect our businesses if we don’t act now.Links:Read The State of Burnout 2023 Report:https://infinite-potential.com.au/the-state-of-burnout-2023Cait Donovan Website: https://caitdonovan.com/speaking Request a conversation: https://caitdonovan.as.me/inquiry Listen to Fried: The Burnout Podcast: https://friedtheburnoutpodcast.com Join the Fried Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friedtheburnoutpodcast Watch Cait’s Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTLgV7FU-I Follow Cait on Instagram: @friedtheburnoutpodcast William Hasek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhasek/ Sally Clarke Website: https://www.salcla.com/ Twitter: @salcla LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyclarkeevolve/ Instagram: @salcla/ Keywords: burnout, people, burnt out, stress, clinical definition, workplace, research, pandemic, world health organisation, careers, emotional exhaustion