

After Dinner Leadership
Simon Fagg
Some of the best conversations about leadership happen around the dinner table not the conference table. Leadership crosses over all things, not just work. Joining Simon Fagg at the virtual dinner table is a leader he has admired over the past 25+ years as a consultant and coach. We invite you to pull up a chair and join us as we look into what lessons these leaders wish they'd learned earlier and what they're still learning.
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Jun 3, 2023 • 45min
054: Adaptive, Relational, Behavioural...with...Richard Claydon
Dr. Richard Claydon joins Simon to discuss adaptive leadership styles across geography and history. Topics include leadership challenges, organizational engagement, adaptive leadership tailored to specific contexts, untapped potential of technology, authentic leadership, and the importance of meaningful discussions.

May 22, 2023 • 40min
053: Right Leader, Right Time...with...Robert Jordan
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with the CEO of InterimExecs, Robert Jordan. They discuss patterns in leaders that are more mediocre and more successful . Simon talks with Robert about the four common styles that Robert has found in his work: Fixer, Artist, Builder and Strategist.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversationSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

May 8, 2023 • 40min
052: The Long-Distance Team...with...Kevin Eikenberry
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, Kevin Eikenberry. They discuss the dynamics of working within a hybrid/remote working team. Simon talks with Kevin about the three pillars of the long distance team: Communication, Collaboration & Cohesion.So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversationEpisode Links:The Long Distance TeamKevin EikenberryTom Peters - In search of excellenceSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Apr 24, 2023 • 51min
051: Bet on Yourself...with...Colin Stewart
In this episode, Simon is joined around the virtual After Dinner Leadership table with good friend, Colin Stewart. They discuss the leadership lessons he wished he learnt earlier in his career and how he has lead through crisis in the aviation industry. So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversationSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Apr 12, 2023 • 43min
050: Finding Clarity...with...Marc Lesser
What brings you here? What really brings you here?Marc Lesser is a great human and the author of the book "Finding Clarity". Years ago, Marc was the director of the first Zen monastery in the western world and in this episode you will hear how this has positively influenced his life and leadership. So please, pull up a seat and join our After Dinner leadership conversation with Marc Lesser.Episode Links:Marc LesserFinding ClaritySend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Mar 25, 2023 • 40min
049: Your Company is Your Castle...with...Sandeep Chennakeshu
Lifelong student and aspiring teacher, Sandeep Chennakeshu joins Simon around the after dinner leadership table. Sandeep is the author of "Your company is your castle". Sandeep shares unique and powerful perspectives and his leadership lessons that he wished he learned earlier: Patience, having more self belief and learning how to deal with difficulty. Please pull up a chair and listen in around our virtual dinner table.Episode Links:Sandeep ChennakeshuYour company is your castleSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Mar 11, 2023 • 35min
048: The Conscious Workplace...with...Shaara Roman
Entrepreneur & Author Shaara Roman joins Simon around the after dinner leadership table. Shaara is the author of "The Conscious Workplace". Shaara shares years of experience of helping organisations build a strong commitment to an external cause, aligning to a set of clear set of core values and creating a people-centred culture. Please pull up a chair and listen in around our virtual dinner table.Episode Links:The conscious WorkplaceShaara RomanSilverine GroupSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Mar 2, 2023 • 40min
047: Tell Me More About That...with...Rob Volpe
Author, Speaker & Empathy Activist, Rob Volpe joins Simon around the after dinner leadership table. Rob is an Empathy activist. What is an empathy activist you should ask and why should you care? well, listen and find out. Rob has crafted 5 steps to empathy and in this show we explore them deeper, with particular emphasis on dismantling judgement. Pull up a seat and join us around our virtual dinner table. Episode Links:Rob Volpe - LinkedInTell me more about thatSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Feb 2, 2023 • 42min
046: Forward...with...Elizabeth Moran
In this episode, Simon is joined by Elizabeth Moran who is a self-proclaimed "change nerd". Elizabeth shares with us insights from her latest book "Forward" around how to lead change effectively.Listen as we explore the topic in further detail and the three leadership lessons Elizabeth wishes she learnt earlier in her career:1. Decouple self worth & value from how people react to my output2. Appreciate the power of a team3. Having the right boss is everythingEPISODE LINKSForward: Leading Your Team Through ChangeSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Jan 19, 2023 • 37min
045: Stop Great Ideas Failing...with...Andrea Pacini
Presentation coach and head of Ideas on Stage UK, Andrea Pacini shares passionately his ideas on the topic of communicating ideas effectively.Listen as our guests explore the three leadership lessons that Andrea wished he learnt earlier:1. You can have the greatest idea in the world but if you cant communicate it, does it really matter.2. Leadership is the art of being followed.3. Purpose over profit.EPISODE LINKSKarch KiralyIdeas on StageRadio 4 Show - Sideways Rebel Ideas - Matthew SyedSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!