Helping Organisations Thrive with Julian Roberts

Tune into this inspiring episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we are joined by two times sailing Olympic champion, Sarah Ayton, as we explore her sailing career, in the context of leadership. Sarah shares her sailing story, from where it all started at 6 years old, to the ups and downs along the way to two Olympic Games. Throughout this fascinating exploration of Sarah’s story, we touch on the challenges that come with working with others that have more experience than yourself, and Sarah shares how placing herself in an uncomfortable position, and amongst people with different ‘super strengths’, was the key to her growth. We delve into the emotions of winning and losing, as well as dealing with a team mate who made a mistake. Sarah discusses effective strategies to navigate these feelings and challenges, and explains how to translate these strategies into your leadership style.   Connect with Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-ayton-obe-oly-0268a314b/ Website: https://www.sarahaytonobe.com/       ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   ##########

Join this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we are joined by Roberta Matuson to explore managing up and office politics. We dive straight into exploring what managing up is, what it looks like, and why this is an essential skill for leaders to master. Roberta shares the challenges that leaders often face with managing up. As Roberta reflects on her own personal experiences, we discuss ways that leaders can start to implement managing up in their day-to-day work. Listen as we discuss the ‘taboo’ subject of office politics and learn something new as we explore it through a different lens. We wrap up the episode by delving into the complexities of our hybrid world. Roberta encourages listeners to be even more intentional with relationship building in a hybrid working environment: this is the key to successful managing up and navigation of office politics.   Connect with Roberta: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-matuson/ Website: http://www.matusonconsulting.com/       ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   ##########

Antoni Tzavelas, an expert in workplace happiness, shares practical steps to boost team joy. He emphasizes gratitude, resilience, and balancing positivity in toxic environments. The podcast dives into fostering genuine relationships, promoting happiness at work for improved performance, and the impact of a positive workplace culture.

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive we are joined by Aftab Erfan as we explore cultivating resilience in the face of polarisation. We start by addressing the basics: what is polarisation and how is it caused? As Aftab delves into these questions, she shares how polarisation within a team can be beneficial when it leads to creative tension. However, finding the correct balance between creative and destructive tension is crucial, and Aftab shares how leaders can facilitate this. Listen as Aftab shares practical strategies and practices that leaders can instil within their teams to achieve this balance. Aftab emphasises the importance of encouraging flexibility within your teams, so that when faced with conflict, the result is enhanced resilience, rather than destruction.   Connect with Aftab: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aftab-erfan-3414b533/       ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   ##########

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Graham Winter and Martin Bean as we explore the possibility of achieving high performance without compromising personal wellbeing as a leader. We begin by discussing what the challenges are with high performance, and how self-care and wellbeing are often compromised in such a demanding environment. Graham and Martin offer listeners practical strategies for integrating high performance and self-care, learning how to balance demanding work schedules with necessary rest and recovery. In particular, Graham and Martin highlight the importance of self-awareness, emphasising how crucial self-awareness is, in order to achieve sustainable high performance both as a leader and within your team. Graham and Martin discuss how to find self-care practices that work well for you and encourage you to consistently stick to them.   Connect with Graham: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-winter-b4b5a59/ Website: http://www.grahamwinterpsychology.com/   Connect with Martin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-martin-bean-cbe-84655b1a2/ Website: https://www.thebeancentre.com/     If you would like to purchase the book that both Graham and Martin have written called "Toolkit for Turbulence" then click this link: https://toolkitforturbulence.com/     ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   ##########

Join the latest episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we explore innovative approaches to reshaping organisational culture, focusing on the critical role of habit formation. Joined by Matt Furness, we explore why traditional methods of culture change are not working. Matt delves into the science behind human behaviour and explains how we should use this to guide our methods that drive culture change. Matt shares how building habits is critical to positive culture change. By providing clarity on what ‘good’ behaviours look like, we can then turn these behaviours into effortless habits. Matt delves into the 4 conditions that must be met to allow these behaviours to become effortless habits, and offers strategies to leaders, HR, and individuals, on how to build positive habits and thus influence positive culture change.   Connect with Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewfurness/ Website: http://www.clickculture.co.uk/     ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   ##########

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Katie Maycock as we explore how to protect leaders from burnout in 2024. The percentage of UK employees that feel burnt out has risen from 46% to 76% since last year. With this shocking statistic in mind, Katie begins by sharing the key factors that can contribute to burnout in our current workplace landscape, and how these factors may evolve in 2024. Katie delves into the 6 stages of burnout, from excitement to physical illness and withdrawal. By exploring each stage in detail, Katie provides a clear picture of the signs and behaviours to watch out for in both yourself, as well as your team. Katie then offers strategies to help create a healthier boundary between yourself and work and shares how best to approach team members, should you be concerned that they are burning out.   Connect with Katie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-maycock/ Website: https://gystwellbeing.com/     ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   ##########

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we take an in-depth look at the critical strategies for managing change effectively as a leader. Change is inevitable in any organisation, and how leaders respond to it can make or break their success. Joined by Emma Chandler, we discuss the key traits and characteristics that define successful leaders in times of change, such as being your true authentic self. Emma shares why leading in an authentic way is helpful during times of change, whilst offering tips on how to lead in such a way. We explore the steps that leaders should take to rally the upcoming change as well as covering how leaders can balance decisiveness whilst incorporating team input. Tune in to gain actionable insights and become a more effective, change-ready leader.     Connect with Emma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/ Website: http://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/     ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   ##########

In this deeply moving episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we sit down with Jarie Bolander, who shares the heart-wrenching story of losing his wife to leukaemia. Tune in to feel inspired and apply Jarie’s lessons to your own experience of loss, whether it be in a business context or the loss of a loved one.  Jarie takes us through the emotional journey of his wife’s diagnosis, the gruelling battle with the disease, and the profound impact of her passing. He opens up about the darkest moments but also about the surprising sources of strength he discovered along the way. Jarie reveals how he found resilience in the midst of despair. He talks about the power of community, vulnerability, as well as the importance of practicing resilience through day-to-day disciplines. Jarie also discusses the lessons he's learned about living every day as a day, the value of cherishing loved ones, and the way adversity can lead to personal growth.    Connect with Jarie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jariebolander/ Website: https://www.jariebolander.com/     ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   ##########

In this episode of Helping Organisations Thrive, we are joined by Alice Reeves and Rachael Dines as we delve into the complexities of business partnership breakdowns, exploring the various factors that contribute to their demise and offering insights on how to navigate these challenging situations. As Alice and Rachael share their personal stories of a business partnership breakdown, we discuss the different warning signs that indicate a partnership may be on the rocks, such as communication breakdowns, and diverging goals and values. We explore the emotions experienced throughout this process, from a feeling of loss, to a plummeting in self-confidence. Alice and Rachael wrap up the episode by sharing lessons learned and advice to anyone going through this process.   Connect with Rachael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeldines/ Website: http://www.shakeitupcreative.com/     Connect with Alice: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-reeves/ Website: https://joyfullydifferent.co/       ##########   If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com   ##########