

The Impact Multiplier CEO
Richard Medcalf
As a CEO, you’ve demonstrated your ability to solve complex problems and achieve extraordinary results. You've skills, resources and experience. But you have the potential for even greater impact and a more satisfying legacy. What will it take to multiply your positive impact - in the business, for your people, and in the world at large?
Join Richard Medcalf, Founder of Xquadrant, and high-impact CEOs from some of the world’s most exciting firms - for a perspective-shifting conversation at the intersection of strategy, leadership and purpose.
Welcome to the Impact Multiplier CEO podcast.
Join Richard Medcalf, Founder of Xquadrant, and high-impact CEOs from some of the world’s most exciting firms - for a perspective-shifting conversation at the intersection of strategy, leadership and purpose.
Welcome to the Impact Multiplier CEO podcast.
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Oct 6, 2021 • 29min
S6Ep10: Growing to serve a long-term vision, with Rohit Arora (CEO of Biz2Credit)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:How Rohit discovered an impactful and meaningful business idea by looking "close to home"How a long-term perspective benefitted the business - but also slowed it down at timesThe impact of two big downturns on the businessThe business model choice that built sustainable valueThe opportunities and challenges of going globalResources/sources mentioned:Biz2Credit.comThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode10

Sep 29, 2021 • 42min
S6E9: Unlearning the habits of hierarchical businesses, with Ian Jackson (CEO of Enshored)
In this conversation, you’ll discover:The unconventional sales approach that has resulted in 40% of business coming from referrals and a doubling of revenues each yearHow Enshored helps its remote staff unlearn the habits of hierarchical organisationsThe practical distinction between delegation and empowermentThe "Bingo Method" of culture-shapingThe tragic event that rocked Ian - and Enshored - to their foundations, and the positive things that emerged from that.Resources/sources mentioned:EnshoredGrammarly for businessThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode9

Sep 22, 2021 • 33min
S6E8: Avoiding the "entrepreneur's curse",with CEO Janus Nielsen (AnyTech365)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:The two leadership principles that have allowed Janus to scale to over 400 people in 7 yearsWhat the "entrepreneur's curse" is, and the keys to building a committed teamThe #1 structural mistake that slowed the business's growthWhy paying top-notch salaries ended up weakening the teamHow to take your best leadership traits, and re-apply them on higher-impact areas (and how Janus applies this principle every time he visits a restaurant)Resources/sources mentioned:Janus Nielsen's LinkedInAnyTech365The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode8

Sep 15, 2021 • 28min
S6E7: Scaling a can-do culture, with CEO Rob van den Heuvel (Sendcloud)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:The "one location" strategy that has helped Sendcloud enter multiple markets effectivelyThe most successful channel Sendcloud has found to recruit rare tech and sales talentHow the CEO role will change as the company scales from 350 to 1500 peopleResources/sources mentioned:Rob van den Heuvel's LinkedInSendcloudThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode7

Sep 8, 2021 • 29min
S6E6: Growing and scaling to build a 'double unicorn', with CEO Zoisa North-Bond (Octopus Energy Business)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:The two "Amazonian" business levers that Octopus Energy has focused to create a $2B business in just 5 yearsWhat the difference is between Growth and Scaling - and why both are importantHow Octopus Energy has created a culture of ownership, where everyone takes responsibilityResources/sources mentioned:Zoisa North-Bond's LinkedInOctopus EnergyThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode6

Sep 1, 2021 • 37min
S6E5: Entering 10 new markets in 30 months, with CEO Modestas Sudnius (Mogo Finance, now Eleving)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:The purpose-driven reason behind Eleving's recent rebrandingThe "three phase model" that Modestas used to scale his leadership focusThe structural decision that allowed Eleving to enter 10 very different markets in under 3 yearsHow to avoid "greenwashing" and build social and environmental impact structurally into the businessResources/sources mentioned:Modestas Sudnius's LinkedInElevingThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator!For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode5

Aug 25, 2021 • 39min
S6E4: Rapidly scaling in a crowded market, with CEO Konrad Weiske (Spyrosoft)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:How Konrad built Europe's 5th fastest-growing company with over 700 employees in under 5 yearsThe marketing strategy they used for a very fast startThe reason behind the decision NOT to be innovative......and the marketing innovation that put them in a "blue ocean" with little competitionResources/sources mentioned:Konrad Weiske's LinkedInSpyrosoftThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode4

Aug 18, 2021 • 39min
S6E3: Scaling an anti-fragile business, with CEO Jonathan Satchell (Learning Technologies Group)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:The story of how Jonathan has scaled Learning Technologies Group from £8M to £190M turnover and from 100 to 1100 employees in just a few years.The learning points and success tips from 17 acquisitions and mergers, and the "acquisition formula" that's been refinedThe "anti-fragility" that comes with a portfolio of ten operating businesses - and why "lean" might be just a little overratedResources/sources mentioned:Jonathan Satchell's LinkedInLearning Technologies Group Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode3

Aug 11, 2021 • 36min
S6E2: Making structural changes to scale the business, with CEO Matthijs Welle (Mews Systems)
In this conversation, you’ll learn:The inside story of how Mew grew exponentially to become Europe's 21st fastest-growing company according to the Financial TimesThe drastic impact of the COVID pandemic, and the rapid return to growthHow a change in corporate headquarters released a new wave of investmentThe "missing members of the exec team" that Mattijs wished he'd hired years beforeResources/sources mentioned:Matthijs Welle's LinkedIn Mews Systems The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode2

Aug 4, 2021 • 3min
S6E1: Introducing "Secrets of Scaling"
Discover your Executive Productivity Score with our fast 10-question calculator! For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season6episode1


