Leading People

Send us a textMost people have a manager. Some even have great ones. But what if you could take more ownership of the relationship — and turn your boss into a genuine career ally?This short One Simple Thing episode explores one powerful mindset shift that could change everything. Part of a series on how to be brilliant at the basics of leadership.Curious?🎧 Hit play and find out.Check out the Team Leader Essentials programmeFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Send us a textWhat if the key to thriving in the age of AI isn’t smarter technology — but a smarter relationship with your own brain?In this episode of Leading People, Gerry Murray talks with Dr Jon Finn, founder of Tougher Minds and author of Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution.Jon has spent more than two decades studying how the brain drives performance and wellbeing — and how we can train it to stay focused, energised, and adaptable in an AI-saturated world.Together, Gerry and Jon explore:Why brain science, not algorithms, will define the next generation of leadersHow Brain State Intelligence helps you shift from distraction to focus and flowThe habits that protect attention, motivation, and mental energyWhy your inner technology — your brain — is still your ultimate competitive edgeIt’s a practical and hopeful conversation about leading yourself, staying human, and using AI without losing focus or purpose.Curious?🎧 Listen and discover how to train your brain for the AI era.Connect with Jon on LinkedInVisit Tougher Minds WebsiteFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Send us a textYou just got promoted. Now what?In this short, punchy episode, Gerry poses one essential question that every new (and not-so-new) leader needs to answer.Because leadership isn’t just a new job……it’s a whole new identity.Curious? Tap play to find out more.Check out Team Leader Essentials and The Performance Accelerator hereFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Send us a textWhat happens when your entire world changes overnight?In this profound and moving episode, Julie Brown shares how she found the strength to rebuild her life and leadership practice after the tragic loss of her husband and business partner, polar explorer Dixie Dansercoer.Drawing on her new book, Discover Your Pivot: How Strong Leaders Can Adapt to Any Situation, Julie reveals how leaders can find stability in uncertainty — not by resisting change, but by learning how to pivot with purpose.Together, we explore:Why pivoting is better than managing changeHow collaboration and teamwork sustain resilienceWhy strong leaders need a suitcase of optionsHow to "innovate" grief and find meaning in adversityWhy challenge is a privilegeAnd why attention may be a leader’s most powerful skillThis conversation is about grief, resilience, and hope — and what it really means to lead when life takes an unexpected turn.Curious?🎧 Listen nowConnect with Julie on LinkedInBuy the bookCheck out Julie's WebsiteFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Send us a textIt’s one thing to have a leadership title. It’s another thing to have people truly want to follow you. In this Leading People episode of One Simple Thing, Gerry Murray explores the difference and what you can do to close the gap. If you’re new to leadership or simply want to reconnect with the fundamentals, this 5-minute listen could be your reset moment.Check out the Team Leader Essentials and Performance Accelerator programmes hereFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Send us a textWhat does your body say about you when you walk into a room?And how much of your leadership impact depends on something you can’t see — but everyone else can feel?In this episode, Kate Walker Miles of RADA Business — a trusted advisor to senior executives and leadership teams — reveals how posture, breath, and voice shape credibility, confidence, and influence.Drawing on her background in experimental psychology, acting, and behavioural coaching, Kate explains how to use your body as an ally in communication, especially when the stakes are high.And in a unique five-minute guided exercise, she helps you experience what authentic presence feels like in real time — offering practical tools to:Ground yourself and manage nerves before high-stakes momentsUse breath and alignment to project calm authoritySpeak with clarity and conviction Reconnect with your physical presence to lead with impactIf you’ve ever wondered why some leaders hold the room while others disappear into it, this episode will help you understand — and change — what’s really going on.A practical, engaging conversation that proves leadership isn’t just what you say — it’s how you show up.Curious?🎧 Listen now🎥 Watch Kate’s humorous, yet provocative, talk The Secrets of Food Marketing — viewed over 9.2 million times on YouTube. Connect with Kate on LinkedInVisit the RADA Business websiteFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Send us a textWhat does good leadership really look like in the day-to-day?This short Leading People episode kicks off a brand-new One Simple Thing series on how to be brilliant at the basics of leadership. Because let’s face it — it’s the basics that often go missing.Click play to hear the one question that every leader should be asking themselves.Check out Team Leader Essentials hereFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Send us a textWhat if bringing in the dough doesn’t always mean having the power?In this episode, BBC journalist Melissa Hogenboom explores how breadwinning roles — in families and at work — are shaped by power dynamics, gender norms, and invisible expectations.Whether you’re a leader, a parent, or both, this conversation will challenge how you think about success, status, and sharing the load.Together, we discuss:Why power at home and power at work are more connected than we thinkHow gender roles are evolving — and where they’re stuckWhy some people feel pressure to perform, even when they don’t hold powerWhat leaders and organisations can do to create more balanced dynamicsHow to open up space for empathy, equity, and trustYou'll also discover the Parenting Amplification Effect.This episode provides a fresh take on power, ambition, and what it means to thrive — at work and at home.Curious?🎧 Join the conversation.Connect with Melissa on LinkedInCheck out BreadwinnersRead Melissa's Health Fix newsletterFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Send us a textEver typed a question into ChatGPT and gotten a weird or underwhelming response?You’re not alone.In this One Simple Thing episode, we explore why so many AI queries fall flat — and what leaders can do differently. There’s one small shift that makes all the difference… and no, it’s not about being a tech expert.This is the final part of our short series on how to use AI to enhance your leadership — without losing your human touch.🎧 Curious? Hit play and find out what makes AI really work for you.🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn for more leadership tips from the Leading People podcast.Follow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle

Send us a textWhat if the biggest barrier to change isn’t strategy or communication — but biology?In this episode, organisational change expert Hilary Scarlett shares powerful insights from the 3rd edition of her book, Neuroscience for Organizational Change.  She explains how understanding the brain can help leaders navigate resistance, foster trust, and lead transformation that sticks.Drawing on neuroscience and real-world examples, Hilary shows why getting brains onboard — not just people — is the secret to lasting change.Together, Hilary and Gerry discuss a wide range of topics, including:What neuroscience reveals about why people resist changeWhy uncertainty and ambiguity overwhelm the brainHow to reduce threat responses and build trust during changeWhat leaders can do to communicate more effectivelyHow to create clarity, reward prediction, and support resilienceWhether you’re leading a restructure, launching a new initiative, or helping teams through transition — this episode offers practical guidance rooted in science and empathy.Curious to learn more?🎧 Listen now to this episodeConnect with Hilary on LinkedInBuy Neuroscience for Organizational ChangeCheck out Hilary's websiteFollow Leading People on LinkedIn Leading People on FaceBookConnect with GerryWebsiteLinkedInWide Circle