How do we address men’s mental health and make sure men are optimised in the workplace?

In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Pain. Andrew is a TEDx and CPD accredited, mental health/wellbeing speaker, serving diverse organisations, from Specsavers to Lidl, University of Liverpool to The Coal Authority etc. He's a podcaster whose podcast, 'Men on Show', celebrates the stories and work of every-day male heroes in order to inspire the next generation of men. He's also an award-winning campaigner for men and boys, leading in his work on burnout, men's mental health and community building.

Together, we’ll discuss the crucial work Andrew does within organisations to support men’s mental health and how to optimise their potential in the workplace. He’ll share the journey that brought him into this work, his insights into what truly supports men’s wellbeing, and his strategies for creating a more supportive environment.

Tune in as Andrew challenges common misconceptions about men’s mental health, sheds light on the “testosterone crisis,” and explores a holistic approach to mental wellbeing for men.

Connect with Andrew:

Website: https://www.andrewpain.co.uk/

Podcast: https://www.andrewpain.co.uk/podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpain/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/

Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG

Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/

Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/

How can leaders welcome and thrive with neurodiversiy in the workplace?

In this episode, I’m joined by Hayley Brackley. Hayley is a neurodiversity coach, trainer, and keynote speaker on a mission to transform workplaces through neuroinclusion. Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia 22 years ago, and recently discovering she is autistic, her lived experience drives her passion at Great Minds Don't.

Hayley empowers neurodivergent individuals, delivers impactful training for teams and leaders, and shares her story to promote understanding and inclusion. Her work includes coaching, awareness training, and upskilling managers to create workplaces where everyone can thrive, regardless of how their brain works.

Tune in to find out more about how neurodiversity can affect people in the workplace and what leaders and colleagues can do to ensure that everyone can work in an optimal way and feel safe at work.

Connect with Hayley:

Website: https://www.greatmindsdont.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-brackley/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/

Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG

Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/

Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/

How can we optimise our teams when they’re going through difficult personal times?

I’ve invited Hannah Harvey onto the podcast to discuss how to support people going through divorce in the workplace. The UK divorce rate reveals that approximately 42% of marriages end in divorce, which makes up a huge amount of our workforce. But how should we, as leaders and colleagues, ensure that people’s work is still optimised during this time?

Hannah Harvey is an author, experienced Mentor, Yoga Instructor, and Podcast Host of ‘Happily Ever After,’ addressing issues from addiction to mental health. Previously, Hannah created content for major brands through her 'Mums Days' blog, including John Lewis, Tesco, and Argos.

In her book, How to Divorce Sober, she not only talks about managing the emotional and practical aspects of divorce, but also how to approach it in a healthy and mindful way. In this episode, we'll explore how leaders can better support employees going through divorce and create a resilient and compassionate workplace. Hannah will be sharing her top tips on what leaders can do to help optimise team members during what is a really difficult time for people to go through.

Connect with Hannah:

Website: https://www.hannahharvey.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahharveyuk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Divorce-Sober-Hannah-Harvey/dp/1399996053

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/

Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG

Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/

Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/

Why is trust crucial in leadership?

Miranda Jenkins joins me in this episode to chat about how to build and maintain trust in the ever-evolving work environment. Miranda began her career working in retail and was soon leading teams and heavily immersed in operational management roles. Discovering how to optimise performance and recognising her passion for developing people so that they can reach their potential led her to make a sideways career move to start her first training business at 29; Skills to Go.

Since that time, Skills to Go has evolved to become a well-established and respected provider of skills solutions for organisations in this country and beyond. Miranda’s work has seen her supporting business start-ups, designing and delivering engaging programmes of development for leaders and managers as well as using the latest findings from neuroscience to coach individuals through challenges or transitions.

In this episode, Miranda shares her insights on why trust is foundational to effective leadership and why it's more important than ever right now. We’ll delve into innovative, neuroscience-based strategies that Miranda uses to build trust, leadership engagement, and team wellbeing and discover why it’s so important to lead with your head, heart and gut.

Connect with Miranda:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandajenkins/

Website: https://www.skillstogo.co.uk/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/

Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG

Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/

Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/

References:

Frances Frei, Begin with Trust (The Trust Triangle) - https://hbr.org/2020/05/begin-with-trust

BANI - https://www.impactinternational.com/insights/bani-what-it-and-how-can-it-help-us

MBit book - mbraining.com

How can you build personal value to become more influential in the corporate world?

Sophie Milliken is here to join me to talk about just that. Sophie is founder and CEO at Moja Group. Moja work with entrepreneurs and senior executives to amplify their personal profiles and become known authorities in their industries. She has also just released her third book called From Unknown to Unforgettable, a practical guide for anyone looking to raise their professional profile.

I thought Sophie would be the perfect guest to join me in discussing how building your professional profile can bring value to you and create opportunities for you to be more influential in the corporate world.

We'll discuss what Sophie covers in her book and how she thinks her strategies to grow your profile will help build influence within corporates. Sophie covers real life examples of why raising your professional profile is so beneficial. She also shares her top tips and tricks on how to go from unknown to unforgettable.

Connect with Sophie:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken/

Sophie’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unforgettable-build-personal-brand-beyond/dp/1399985868

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/

Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG

Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/

Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/

Welcome back to The PIVOT Leadership Podcast.

In this episode, we’re going to be looking at how looking into the future builds and develops perseverance within leaders.

To discuss this, I am joined by Dr. Graham Norris. Graham is an organisational psychologist and futurist who helps individuals and organisations create more ambitious futures for themselves.

By combining the latest research into psychology with the tools of strategic foresight, Graham empowers participants in his workshops, training and keynotes to thrive amid uncertainty.

The bottom-line outcome for participants in his off-sites, workshops, training and keynotes is a clear understanding of the future and the ability to make decisions with conviction.

We delve into what it truly means to be a futurist and examine real-world examples of how he prepares leaders for the challenges ahead. Graham also shares psychological strategies to help leaders build perseverance and resilience within their teams.

Connect with Graham:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamnorris/

Website: https://www.grahamnorris.me/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/

Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG

Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/

Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/

Welcome back to The PIVOT Leadership Podcast.

In this episode, we’re going to be looking at value creation within leadership.

To join me in talking about this is Mark Moseley. Mark is the founder of the London-based pest control business, PestGone Environmental, whose clients include the rich and famous to members of the Royal Family. He is the bestselling author of the book Pests to Peace and appeared as a candidate on BBC’s The Apprentice in 2023.

Prior to this, Mark started his career in the military. Mark and I met on an entrepreneurs’ programme and I knew that he would be the perfect guest to talk about value creation as he demonstrates it throughout his professional career.

We discuss what Mark has observed from leaders he’s worked with, and how he has taken his learnings into consideration when becoming a leader himself. He also shares the processes he’s put in place when growing his team to preserve professionalism within his business. Mark also shares insights into his time on The Apprentice.

Connect with Mark:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark__moseley/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-moseley-0434b3123/

Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pests-Peace-Military-grade-control-secrets/dp/178133742X#:~:text=Whatever%20pest%20you%20are%20facing,pests%20for%20the%20long%20term.

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/

Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG

Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/

Welcome back to The PIVOT Leadership Podcast.

In this episode, we're focusing on how to build perseverance as a leader and exploring how resilience at work is imperative to this.

To chat about this, I am joined Kathryn McEwen. Kathryn is a leading expert in organisational psychology and has an extensive and varied career. In the 1990s, she became a founding member of the Australian Psychological Society’s Coaching Interest Group and established an executive coaching business alongside colleagues.

She holds specialist skills in conflict resolution and mediation and has achieved national accreditation as a mediator. Alongside all of this, through her research, Kathryn has developed the Resilience at Work Toolkit, providing practical strategies for building resilience and perseverance in leaders and teams which is what I would love to tap into today.

We discuss how Kathryn became one of the top researchers in resilience at work, why she thinks it’s so important to persevere and learn to pivot as a leader, as well as how perseverance and resilience is imperative in scaffolding a team.

Connect with Kathryn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynmcewen1/

Website: https://resilience.tv/

App: https://www.gainperspective.ai/

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-j-chandler-ctg/

Instagram: @pivotleadershipwithemma

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIVOTwithCTG

Choose to Grow: https://www.choosetogrow.co.uk/

Find out your PIVOT score: https://learntopivot.scoreapp.com/