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The Sticky From The Inside PodcastUnmasking The Truth: How A Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis Changed EverythingWhat if the reason someone has struggled at work for years isn’t down to effort, ability, or attitude…
…but because they’ve unknowingly been navigating the world with a neurodivergent brain?
In this deeply honest and emotional conversation, I’m joined by Chris Hood from Neurobridge, who shares his personal experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood — and everything that came after.
We talk openly about the emotional fallout: the initial relief of finally having an explanation, and the overwhelming grief, shame and identity confusion that followed. Chris shares what it feels like to real...
2025-08-1446 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastBelonging vs Bonding: Finding Connection in a Divided WorldIn this powerful episode, Greg Morley—global DEI leader and author of Bond: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion & Connection—joins Andy to explore what it really takes to foster belonging in the workplace. Together they unpack:
The difference between belonging (how we feel) and bonding (what we do).
Why inclusion requires intentional action, not just good vibes or policies.
How Greg’s global experience across 80+ countries shaped his belief in curiosity as a leadership superpower.
What happens when we honour intent, not just punish mistakes.
And why real inclusion lives in the middle ground—not the extremes.
If you...
2025-07-3147 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastDr Seuss's Influence On A Modern StorytellerCan storytelling really transform the way we lead, connect, and communicate at work?
In this episode, I’m joined by TEDx speaker, trauma-informed coach, and author of Meerbott’s Fables, Kelly Meerbott. Inspired by none other than Dr. Seuss, Kelly’s tales aren’t just for bedtime—they’re changing how leaders talk about tough topics like psychological safety, DEI, burnout, and inclusion.
We unpack why storytelling hits so differently today, how it can cut through corporate noise, and why the ability to connect emotionally might just be the most underrated leadership skill of all.
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2025-07-1746 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastPsychological Safety: Stop Guessing & Start Measuring To Supercharge Your CultureWhat if your team’s biggest performance blocker wasn’t capability—but silence?
In this episode, I’m joined by psychological safety expert Gary Keogh to unpack why so many people still don’t feel safe to speak up at work—and how most leaders are blind to it. We explore what psychological safety really is (and isn’t), why two in five people still hold back, and why 70% of leaders think their teams feel safer than they actually do.
Gary shares practical insights into the four domains of psychological safety, the impact of accurately measuring it...
2025-07-0345 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastBeyond Conflict: Building Compassionate Communication Into Your Company's DNAEver wondered why workplace conflict often persists despite numerous policies and rules? Maria Arpa, an expert in compassionate communication, shares how embracing heart-centred, human-focused dialogue can transform workplace relationships, enhance trust, and boost productivity. Discover how intentional use of compassion can revolutionise your leadership impact and help you curate a better, more effective workplace culture. This stuff ain't fluffy! It's the real deal.
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Key Takeaways
Conflict Starts With "I Matter": Conflict arises when people feel undervalued. Compassionate communication focuses on recognising individual worth.
Dialogue Beats Debate: Dialogue isn't about winning arguments but about understanding. Replacing de...
2025-06-1945 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastFrom Burnout to Better: The Human Fix for Our AI-Overloaded Work LivesIs work becoming too much? Between the chaos of AI-generated content, the pressure of constant digital demands, and outdated workplace models, something’s got to give.
In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram speaks with Brent Kedzierski, workplace futurist and former Head of Global Learning Strategy at Shell, to explore how we can build more human-centred organisations in the age of AI. Brent introduces powerful concepts like work density and work intensity, exposing why today’s work environments leave so many people overwhelmed—and how we can fix that. He challenges legacy industrial thinking, highli...
2025-06-0544 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastEscape the Funky 5: How An Engineer Cracked the Anxiety CodeAnxiety, fear, procrastination, perfectionism, and self-doubt—what Daniel Packard calls the "Funky 5"—hold back countless professionals every day. But what if these issues weren't just manageable, but solvable? Daniel, CEO of Full Liberation Technology and known as "The Internal Engineer," joins Andy Goram to share his revolutionary, body-based system that permanently resolves anxiety and fear by recalibrating the nervous system. Discover the innovative, data-backed approach that has already transformed lives and teams worldwide.
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Key Takeaways
Anxiety and fear aren't just mental—they originate in a malfunctioning nervous system.
The traditional "mind-based" approaches often only manage sympto...
2025-05-2257 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastStop Trying To Fix People: Why Strengths-based Talent Management Works BetterAre traditional approaches to talent management holding your organisation back? Andy Goram is joined by Brice Jaggars, bestselling author of "Two Fish And The Tree," who challenges conventional thinking by arguing that aligning roles with people's natural strengths—rather than trying to fix their weaknesses—unlocks extraordinary performance. Brice shares why it's time to stop forcing fish to climb trees and how to practically create a workplace where people truly thrive.
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Key Takeaways
Strengths, Not Weaknesses: Organisations should focus on amplifying people's natural strengths instead of trying to fix weaknesses.
Role Alignment is Key: Poor perf...
2025-05-0847 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhy A.I. Won't Fix Broken HiringAI is everywhere in hiring, promising faster, smarter recruitment—but can technology alone fix your hiring headaches? Andy Goram chats with Joel Quintela, an HR tech innovator with a psychology background, who argues AI alone won't cure broken hiring practices. They discuss why great recruitment still hinges on leadership, culture, and human decision-making, and how companies can intelligently integrate AI without losing their human touch.
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Key Takeaways
AI Isn't A Magic Fix: AI speeds up processes but amplifies existing problems if underlying hiring strategies are weak.
Two Phases of Recruitment: Distinguish between 'screening out' (where AI...
2025-04-2447 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHave We Hijacked Emotional Intelligence?Can emotional intelligence (EI) at work become more performance than authentic practice? Dr. Robin Hills, expert psychologist and director of EI4Change, believes it can—and it's harming workplace culture. In this episode, we unpack the common myths surrounding emotional intelligence, exploring how EI, when genuinely understood and ethically applied, can transform workplace relationships, foster resilience, and build lasting trust.
Robin reveals how emotional intelligence has been misunderstood and even misused, discussing how true EI isn't simply about being "nice" but involves navigating discomfort, challenging conversations, and courageous accountability. We dive deep into how leaders can distinguish ge...
2025-04-1046 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHospitality's Leadership Crisis: Building From WithinThe hospitality industry is facing a leadership crisis. With middle managers leaving, generational shifts, and skill gaps widening, how do we develop future leaders? In this episode, hospitality expert Michelle Pascoe joins Andy to discuss how businesses can turn "just a job" into a fulfilling career path. They explore the impact of generational differences, leadership development, and the power of storytelling in engaging and retaining top talent.
Whether you’re in hospitality or any other industry, this episode is packed with insights on leadership, career growth, and the importance of human connection. Don’t miss this conversation that...
2025-03-2747 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Cultural Balance Sheet: Measuring And Managing Workplace CultureCan workplace culture be measured as rigorously as financial performance? Christy Pretzinger, founder of WG Content and author of The Cultural Balance Sheet, says yes! In this episode, we explore how her framework applies financial principles—assets, liabilities, and equity—to workplace culture.
Christy shares how leaders can assess, manage, and optimize their culture with the same intent and precision as a balance sheet. We also dive into why kindness is not weakness, how values should guide decisions, and why measuring culture is critical to business success.
We explore:
How liabilities in workplace culture can...
2025-03-1346 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Power of "Ta-Da!": Taking Control Of Happiness At WorkHappiness at work isn’t just about perks and lucky circumstances—it’s about mindset, choice, and taking control. In this lively and insightful episode, Joel Zeff, a high-energy speaker, improv expert, and author of Make The Right Choice, shares how we can actively create more joy in the workplace.
We explore:
How improv teaches us to embrace change and seize opportunities.
The power of “Ta-Da!” moments—small celebrations that fuel happiness and success.
Why fun at work is a performance booster, not a distraction.
The crucial role of positive support in building confidence a...
2025-02-2748 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastEscape The Busyness Trap: Achieve More By Doing LessAre you addicted to busyness? Do you wear your packed schedule like a badge of honor, yet feel like you’re running on empty? In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, we tackle the cultural addiction to busyness and the heavy price it carries—with expert insight from Peggy Sullivan, author of Beyond Busyness.
Peggy shares her three-step "Busy Busting Process" to help you eliminate low-value activities, create daily moments of joy, and align your life with what truly matters. She reveals how busyness is actually time poverty, stopping us from doing the things that bring joy...
2025-02-1345 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastTrust In HR: Balancing Humanity & A.I.In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram welcomes Sarah Katherine Schmidt, HR strategist and author of "Getting HR Unstuck", to explore the pivotal role of HR in modern workplaces. They discuss three core themes: rebuilding trust in HR, reimagining performance management, and leveraging AI for strategic HR transformations. Sarah shares actionable insights, from embracing agile performance management to conducting friction audits, helping HR professionals and leaders navigate the crossroads of human connection and technological advancement. Whether you’re in HR or simply passionate about creating thriving workplaces, this episode delivers thought-provoking takeaways and practical advice.
2025-01-3044 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastCultural Transformation: From Friction To FlowIn this inspiring episode of Sticky From The Inside, host Andy Goram is joined by Wall Street bestselling author Magi Graziano to explore how leaders can shift their organizational culture from friction to flow. With decades of experience in conscious leadership, Magi dives into the science and strategies behind unlocking joy, engagement, and peak performance at work. From diagnosing cultural dysfunction to creating a compelling vision, Magi shares actionable insights for leaders and teams looking to align their purpose and unleash their full potential. Don’t miss this transformative conversation packed with wisdom and practical takeaways.
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2025-01-1644 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastPower: Harnessing Influence And Busting BiasesPower. It’s a word that divides opinion. Is it something to aspire to, or does it make you feel uncomfortable?
In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, we’re diving headfirst into the fascinating and often misunderstood topic of power. My guest, Jennifer Gardner, a Los Angeles-based trial lawyer, persuasive communications expert, and educator, unpacks the dynamics of influence, emotional intelligence, and the cultural biases that shape our perception of power.
We explore questions like:
What does it take to harness your authentic power?
How can leaders balance influence with empathy?
And why...
2025-01-0247 min
The Sticky From The Inside Podcast7 Organisational Culture Trends For 2025As we approach 2025, the workplace continues to evolve in response to global challenges, rising costs, and shifting workforce expectations. In this solo episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram reflects on the big lessons from 2024 and explores the seven trends that will define organizational culture, leadership, and engagement in the year ahead.
From continuous learning to meaningful work, from hybrid working to mental health, Andy unpacks why these trends matter, what organizations are getting right, and where there’s room for growth. With thought-provoking questions, best practice examples, and actionable insights, this episode is a rallying ca...
2024-12-1925 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastShaping Tomorrow's Leaders: Why Interdisciplinary Thinking MattersWhy don’t we question traditional leadership training more often? The world is shifting under our feet, with complex global challenges, AI, and sustainability demanding leaders who think differently. Yet many organisations and institutions still rely on approaches designed for yesterday’s problems.
In this episode, Andy Goram talks to Ed Fidoe, founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School, who’s taking a bold, innovative approach to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Ed believes that interdisciplinary thinking—combining knowledge across fields—is critical for tackling the messy, interconnected issues that dominate today’s landscape.
This thought...
2024-12-0549 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe People Dividend: Ending Workplace Isolation & Embracing Human ValuesIn this episode, Sticky From The Inside host Andy Goram chats with Mike Horne, author of The People Dividend, about breaking down workplace isolation and building real connection at work. Discover why so many employees feel like "cogs in the machine" and how leaders can change this by embracing dignity, kindness, and respect. Mike and Andy tackle timely issues like AI’s role in the workplace, the potential of a 4-day workweek, and the simple actions that create genuine belonging and engagement. Tune in for some simple, but powerful insights that just might change the way you view work an...
2024-11-2143 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow Bad Bosses Ruin Lives: Leadership Behaviours That Are Holding You And Others BackIn this episode of Sticky From The Inside, host Andy Goram sits down with award-winning HR leader and author, Debra Corey, to uncover the damaging leadership behaviours that hold bosses—and their teams—back. Drawing from her latest book, Bad Bosses Ruin Lives, Debra explains how even well-intentioned leaders can exhibit bad leadership behaviours without realizing it, leading to disengagement, frustration, and poor performance.
Discover how key behaviours such as micromanagement, avoidance, and lack of appreciation can damage team morale and productivity. Debra also introduces the "Three A's" framework—Awareness, Acceptance, and Action—to help leaders recognize and corr...
2024-11-0748 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastBeyond Engagement. Employee Loyalty That Lasts A LifetimeAndy Goram sits down with Kristina Vaneva, author of Beyond Employee Engagement, to explore how businesses can go beyond traditional employee engagement strategies to build lifelong employee advocates. Kristina shares actionable insights on how to create an effective employee advocate programme that seamlessly integrates into every stage of the employee journey—from onboarding to career development and beyond.
Discover the benefits of empowering your team to become authentic employee advocates and how a well-structured employee advocacy program can boost brand loyalty and trust. Learn the steps to build a program that works, the challenges you'll face, and th...
2024-10-2449 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastBeing Leaderful. Beyond The Title Of LeadershipAndy Goram sits down with leadership expert Sammy Burt to discuss the transformative concept of being leaderful. Moving beyond traditional leadership roles and titles, Sammy introduces a fresh perspective on leaderful leadership, where the focus shifts to the experience and impact leaders have on others, rather than just the authority they hold.
Together, Andy and Sammy explore the challenges of accidental leadership, the importance of self-awareness, and how to foster a human-centered leadership approach. They dive into the differences between leadership and management, uncover the power of curiosity, and discuss the emotional and relational connections crucial in...
2024-10-1049 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Truth About Employee Engagement Measurement - We've Been Doing It Wrong.Andy Goram sits down with Nick Court, founder and CEO of The People Experience Hub, to tackle a bold question: "Are we measuring employee engagement all wrong?" As organisations pour time and resources into engagement surveys and scores, Nick challenges the effectiveness of these traditional methods and suggests that we’ve been missing the mark.
Andy and Nick dive deep into the flaws of current engagement measurement practices, exploring why chasing numbers might actually be detracting from what truly drives a thriving workplace. Nick introduces the PX3 model, a revolutionary approach that goes beyond surface-level metrics to un...
2024-09-2648 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow Suffering Can Transform LeadershipIn this episode of Sticky from the Inside, host Andy Goram sits down with leadership coach and visionary, Dan Tocchini to explore the transformative power of vision, resilience, and authentic connections in leadership and company culture. Dan shares profound insights on how embracing discomfort and facing personal and professional "exile" can lead to deeper wisdom, stronger relationships, and extraordinary success.
Discover why a strong vision is the cornerstone of effective leadership and how it can free you from being held hostage by past failures or current circumstances. Learn how to cultivate resilience and stay committed to your...
2024-09-1251 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastCulture. The Real DifferentiatorWhy don't more organisations treat building an effective culture, like a strategic, commercial imperative? You still hear comments like, "We'll get to this culture stuff when we've weathered this storm." Frankly, I think that's nuts. Not everyone thinks that way though. In this episode, Andy Goram talks to Dan Dowman from Anthem, who believes that "culture is the only differentiator that really matters" because competitors can catch up with everything else. This conversation covers how culture, employee engagement and leadership directly affect the bottom line, and offers up practical advice on how to get the culture your organisation needs, no...
2024-08-2948 min
The Sticky From The Inside Podcast100th Episode: Memorable MomentsIn a special show to mark 100 episodes, Andy Goram looks back at the 99 previous conversations and picks a collection of standout moments that either particularly resonated, made him think, filled his heart or have stuck with him. The compilation of clips covers a range of employee engagement and workplace culture-linked topics including Purpose, Significance, Leadership, The Changing Workplace, Trust, Burnout, Commerciality, Compassion and Deep Listening.
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Key Takeaways
The difference between the meaning of work and the meaning in work
The requirements for productive self-managed teams
How to create employee commitment at work
The connection between...
2024-08-1548 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Forgotten Engagement KeyDespite the focus, energy and money spent on employee engagement, many companies have struggled to move the dial. The growth in hybrid and remote working has exacerbated the situation too. Though there are organisations out there bucking the trend. One such place is NAHL Group. Andy Goram chats to Marcus Lamont, Group People Officer, about how they have reversed this trend. Marcus reveals the not-so-secret sauce to their success is a focus on the often forgotten group in an organisation - the line managers. Marcus shares the deeply practical ways they have increased their engagement and productivity while repositioning the b...
2024-08-0148 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastValues With Soul: How Music Adds Meaning To Your ValuesAndy Goram speaks with Sam McNeill from SongDivision, an organisation that uses the power of music and songwriting to attach meaning to the words that appear in many corporate mission statements and values lists connecting what drives an organisation with what motivates and drives the people within it. In this engaging, fun and entertaining conversation the pair discuss how the process works, how quickly the feelings of fear and cringe dissipate once the process begins and how even the most stubborn cynics end up rocking out to the new corporate anthem at the end of it.
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2024-07-1848 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Integrity Game: Why Integrity Takes More Than BuzzwordsAndy Goram speaks with Jeff Klubeck, an accomplished coach, sought-after speaker, and the author of "The Integrity Game." Through his life experiences, Jeff discovered the power of making accountability non-threatening and non-judgmental, laying the foundation for his journey into the integrity game. This journey, intertwined with personal loss, became more than just a professional endeavour. It transformed his approach making integrity an inside job and an essential part of every aspect of life. In this episode Jeff shares his 10-point framework for playing the integrity game successfully, bringing meaning and purpose to what you do, not just a list...
2024-07-0446 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHeal To Lead. Why Unresolved Trauma Affects Leaders & OrganisationsAndy Goram speaks with Kelly Campbell, a trauma-informed leadership coach, who shares their personal journey and insights on the impact of childhood trauma on leadership behaviour. Through their own experiences and professional expertise, they delve into the correlation between unresolved trauma and leadership patterns, highlighting the connection between childhood experiences and adult leadership styles. Kelly's emphasis on the importance of acknowledging and addressing trauma, both on a personal and organisational level, offers valuable perspectives for leaders and managers and offers up a path to healing.
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Key Takeaways
The importance of addressing trauma in leadership...
2024-06-2049 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastConfessions Of An Employee ListenerAndy Goram speaks to Jo Coxhill, an internal communications expert and employee listener with a passion for improving organisational culture and employee experience. With a background in marketing and extensive experience in internal comms and engagement, Jo has a deep understanding of the nuances of workplace dynamics. In this episode Jo's focus on employee listening strategies, hybrid working, burnout solutions, and building inclusive workplace cultures enables her to share valuable insights of the good, the bad, and the crazy things she hears inside organisations.
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Key Takeaways
How effective employee listening strategies create a more...
2024-06-0648 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Get Personalised, Contextualised Coaching At ScaleHost, Andy Goram talks to James Lawrence, CEO of Happy Companies about how to give everybody in an organisation the benefit of personalised, contextualised coaching. Being raised by two parents who were psychologists, James always had a fascination with the mind. That coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit and a bunch of failures as a leader, and then seeing the impact of a personal, executive coach, inspired James to try and find a way to bring that same benefit he got, to the masses.
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Key Takeaways
The secrets to improving organizational culture.
The scalable training techniques th...
2024-05-2349 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe 4-Day Week's Potential To Re-Shape Business & SocietyDale Whelehan, CEO of Four Day Week Global, joins host, Andy Goram to share his expertise on the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a four-day workweek, and how this can reframe the role that work plays in our lives, and re-shape business and society for good. If you're a business leader seeking to create a more sustainable and equitable work environment while enhancing employee well-being, this episode might be just what you're looking for.
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Key Takeaways
The benefits a four-day workweek can bring for your team's well-being and productivity.
Actionable strategies for successfully implementing...
2024-05-0949 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhy Is Axiology The Key To Doing Good Business?Dr. Randy Ross, a renowned expert on axiology, shares profound insights into the impact of values and purpose in organisational life. In an engaging conversation your host, Andy Goram and Dr. Ross explore the concept of axiology, including its beginnings in ancient Greek Philosophy and it's more modern interpretations, as a means to help and guide individuals and organisations in making purpose-driven decisions that are good for the employee, company, community and planet alike.
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Key Takeaways
The impact of axiology in business and unlock its potential for success.
The secrets to building a business that...
2024-04-2547 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastFrom Knowing To Doing: Making Human Leadership Skills Common PracticeWhy are such common sense things like essential, human skills, still not common practice when it comes to leadership? In this episode of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, host Andy Goram delves into the topic of human leadership skills in the workplace with guest Thomas Gelmi, an international coach and author of Breakthrough and The Coaching Code. Both Andy and Thomas express frustration at the gap between recognition of the importance of human leadership skills and their practical implementation in the workplace today. The conversation emphasises the need for organisations to prioritise personality development over traditional leadership skills...
2024-04-1147 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Get Clarity In A Noisy WorldJim Vaselopulos, the founder of Rafti Advisors, podcast host and author of the book "Clarity: Business wisdom to work less and achieve more" is no stranger to navigating the complexities of the modern work environment. With a wealth of experience in executive coaching and advising businesses, Jim brings a unique perspective to achieving workplace clarity. In an engaging conversation with your host, Andy Goram, he sheds light on the importance of curiosity for business leaders and the nuances of overcoming emotional barriers in decision-making and offers invaluable advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to elevate their performance and...
2024-03-2848 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe New ROI: Return On IntentionalityAndy Goram chats to Joshua Berry, CEO of Econic and author of the book "Dare To Be Naive", a book about leadership and business being a force for good. In this conversation, they explore the essence of intentional, conscious actions and their transformative impact on leadership. They look at how this approach creates a positive ripple effect through organisations, leading to stronger cultures, and higher levels of employee engagement and retention.
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Key Takeaways
Seeing your "Ripples of Impact"
Why intention and consciousness are so important for leaders
What the "Return on Intentionality" is for businesses
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2024-03-1447 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastRetribution To Restoration: Values With PurposeDavid Liddle, CEO of the TCM Group, talks to your host, Andy Goram and shares his expertise on creating a culture of fairness and authenticity within organisations. Andy talks to David about his background in mediation and restorative justice and how that led him to recognise the importance of dialogue, empathy, and engagement in effectively resolving conflicts and building sustainably enabling workplace cultures.
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Key Takeaways
The power of purpose and culture.
What makes an effective conflict management strategy.
Why traditional conflict management systems fail, and how to change them.
The power of a culture built...
2024-02-2949 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastRecruitment Or Retention?Does the struggle of attracting and retaining top talent sound familiar? Have you been told to simply offer higher salaries or better benefits, only to be still facing high turnover rates and recruitment challenges? Andy Goram speaks to Darius Matusiak from the Recruitment firm, Macildowie, who has recently rebranded as a Recruitment & Retention company in the face of today's challenges. Darius Matusiak brings over a decade of expertise to the table, and as Managing Director of the Partnerships division, is well placed to give us an inside view on what happening with the questions around recruitment and retention.
2024-02-1546 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Future Of Inclusive LeadershipImagine organising a dinner that completely changes your perspective on life. Daniele Fiandaca's journey into inclusive leadership began with just that - a transformative event that opened his eyes to the impact of exclusion. This pivotal moment ignited his passion for creating change and led him to co-found Token Man, an initiative focused on engaging men in diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this episode, your host, Andy Goram chats to Daniele about his experiences and asks him to share his valuable insights and strategies for building a more inclusive, diverse, equitable and supportive work environment.
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2024-02-0149 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Purpose Behind Sticky LeadershipWant a Sticky Business? Start with understanding what you really value as a leader. Join us as we delve into the world of leadership and the importance of aligning it with company mission and values. With insights from Dr. Kumar Ramlall and Amit Ramlall, this episode will challenge your perceptions and leave you questioning the balance between profit and people in today's business landscape. Tune in to discover what it truly means to lead with purpose and values.
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Key Takeaways
The art of creating sticky businesses to keep customers coming back for more.
The importance...
2024-01-1847 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastLeading With SignificanceDo you desire to create a thriving workplace where your team is highly productive, engaged, and feels a deep sense of belonging? Join us as your host, Andy Goram speaks with Joey Havens, managing partner at Horne LLP and author of the book "Leading with Significance" where Joey shares his personal journey, from realising the impact of his own leadership blind spots to transforming Horne's workplace culture, where prioritising people became their number one strategy. He emphasises the significance of leading with intention and genuine care, highlighting the power of transparency and the need to build a strong sense...
2024-01-0444 min
The Sticky From The Inside Podcast12 Retention Tips for A Prosperous 2024Do you want to boost employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall success in your business? In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, gives his guests Christmas off and shares his twelve retention tips for 24 that will help you create a stickier workplace. After a LinkedIn request, he's joined in this shorter episode by the family's little, black, neurotic dog- Mabel, who doesn't add much to the conversation but is there for moral support. If you're looking for a boost to your business's stickiness these retention strategies will really help.
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Business Landscape Challenges and Uncertainty: L...
2023-12-2119 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastCarer - The Best Job In The World?Andy Goram talks to Dan Archer, CEO of Visiting Angels, a dedicated advocate for transforming the care industry and making it the best job in the world. With over 12 years of experience in the care sector, Dan has firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by professional carers and the impact it has on the industry. He is very clear. It is time for change and doesn't hold back his views and opinions on what that will take.
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Key Takeaways
The key challenges facing the care industry and how to overcome them.
Effective strategies for recruiting an...
2023-12-0749 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastCan You Automate Thoughtfulness?In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, you'll hear from Jeff Jackel, an expert in automating employee recognition and engagement. Host, Andy Goram, initially had doubts about the relevance of talking to a "gifting guy," but quickly realized the links between recognition, automation and the hybrid work environment. Jeff, the co-founder of Client Giant, is a trailblazer in the field of technology-driven employee recognition and engagement. The pair discuss that by embracing automation and creating a positive work environment, businesses can enhance employee morale, retention, and overall organizational success at scale. If you're a business owner or leader...
2023-11-2350 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow Do You Make A Whole Industry Stickier?Karen Bosher, a seasoned professional in the UK hospitality industry, joins host Andy Goram to discuss how UK Hospitality can become a stickier industry. With a diverse career spanning major corporations like Marks & Spencer, Mothercare, and Greene King, Karen brings a wealth of experience and insights to the conversation. As they delve into the challenges faced by the hospitality industry, Karen emphasizes the importance of attracting and retaining young talent, particularly Generation Z. She believes that the pandemic has only accelerated the need for change, shedding light on issues that were already simmering beneath the surface. Her unique perspective...
2023-11-0947 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhat Is Conscious Leadership?In this episode, discover the extraordinary journey of Marika Messager, a conscious leadership expert. From a childhood marred by toxic behaviours, which then manifested again in her personal and professional life, her quest for answers led her to a profound understanding of behavioural change. As she navigated the male-dominated finance world, she witnessed the damaging effects of ego, power, and money. Now, armed with her unique narrative and expertise, Marika offers leaders and managers a transformative approach to drive systemic behaviour change and create a better future. Andy Goram explores what lies beneath all that.
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2023-10-2647 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastCourageous Inquiry: Having Conversations That MatterIn this episode of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, host Andy Goram dives into the topic of Courageous Inquiry and the importance of having difficult conversations with guest Toni Jennings. Toni, a leadership expert, with 30 years' of leadership experience in the tough world of Pharma sales, shares her insights on effective communication and how approaching conversations with authenticity, curiosity, and bravery can lead to far more meaningful outcomes.
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Key Takeaways
See how bravery is the key to having difficult yet productive conversations.
Learn how to cultivate trust effectively through a newfound sense of curiosity.
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2023-10-1247 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastEmployalty: The Framework Of Employee CommitmentIn a single moment of introspection, Joe Mull's entire perspective on workplace commitment shifted. A podcast interview left him grappling with the daunting task of summarizing years of research into one sentence. The complexity of the topic ignited a fire within him, urging him to seek a simpler, more concise answer. Little did he know, this challenge would set him on a transformative journey towards a groundbreaking framework. Now, the question remains: how did Joe Mull successfully unlock the secrets of activating commitment in the workplace? In this episode, Andy Goram investigates just that.
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2023-09-2849 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastResilience. The Drive To SucceedMike White's journey is a testament to the power of self-awareness, resilience, and the determination to keep moving forward, despite the odds. School was a tough battleground for the young Mike, navigating an education system that was ill-equipped to nurture his creative and dyslexic mind. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, he used it as fuel to prove his worth.
In this episode Andy Goram examines the hurdles, challenges, dark time and triumphs along Mike's career timeline from Dorset to Perry Barr and from London to L.A. and has led to his current position of CEO...
2023-09-1449 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe High-Performance Combo: Epigenetics & MindfulnessAndy Goram talks to Reiner Kraft Ph.D. about how to upgrade your well-being and performance by making intentional changes to your lifestyle and habits. In this episode, discover the power of epigenetics and mindful leadership as Reiner Kraft delves into the connection between the software of the mind and body.
Imagine being in the high-speed lane of Silicon Valley, working with tech giants like IBM and Yahoo. That was Reiner Kraft's life back in the 90s. But the constant pressure and relentless deadlines took a toll on him, leading to stress symptoms he couldn't ignore and...
2023-08-3147 min
The Sticky From The Inside Podcast15 Destructive Leadership Behaviours - Part 2In the concluding part of this special two-part episode, Steve Armstrong continues to share his insights and experiences of 15 Destructive Leadership Behaviours he's admittedly shown, but is now adept at recognising and taking mitigating action against. He knows firsthand the damage they can do to a leader, employees and organisations as a whole.
In this honest and frank interview, he hopes others, both young and old, experienced or inexperienced, can avoid these pitfalls by listening to the advice he shares, based on his own mistakes.
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2023-08-1744 min
The Sticky From The Inside Podcast15 Destructive Leadership Behaviours - Part 1In part 1 of a two-part episode, former McDonald's exec shares 15 destructive behaviours to recognise and avoid, as Steve Armstrong guides you through the minefield of self-sabotage on the path to becoming the best boss you can be.
In this episode of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, host Andy Goram sits down with Steve Armstrong, a former leader at McDonald's Corporation and current strategist at Euro Garages, to discuss destructive behaviours in leadership and how to avoid them. Steve draws from his own personal experiences and learnings to share 15 destructive behaviours that leaders should steer clear of.
2023-08-1745 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastUnleashing Genius: How To Ignite Individual PotentialUnlock the hidden genius in your team as leadership expert Myles Downey challenges control-driven leaders to embrace trust, tap into individual strengths, and unleash a powerhouse of performance and innovation.
In this engaging episode of Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram sits down with Myles Downey, an accomplished executive coach and leadership development expert. The episode focuses on enabling genius and tapping into individual strengths within organizations.
Myles shares practical insights and strategies for leaders to unlock the full potential of their team members. He highlights the importance of clear communication, regular one-on-one meetings, and...
2023-08-0346 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastAddressing Gender In Modern LeadershipHost, Andy Goram, talks to Organisational Psychologist, Laura Howard about the experiences of dealing with issues of gender stereotyping, inequality and both conscious and unconscious bias, in the small sample of female leaders she spoke to during her Masters Degree research.
In this episode, Laura shares some of the stories, and her own thoughts and experiences to bring more awareness to the issues still faced by many women in the workplace and to suggest a positive path forwards.
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2023-07-2043 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Future of Engagement: Actionable People AnalyticsHow do you know what's going on with engagement levels and culture in your business? The traditional method is to bang out a survey, asking employees to tell you what they're thinking. But is that the best we can do? And when we get the data back, what should we be doing with it?
Andy Goram talks to Jaakko Kaikuluoma, co-founder of Teamspective, about what's happening in the world of engagement today, and how it's involving methods like Organisational Network Analysis (ONA) and moving from surveys to actionable people analytics.
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2023-07-0648 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastReframing Internal CommunicationsA recent Korn Ferry report suggests that by 2030 there will be a global talent shortage of 85 million people. So if ever focusing on employee engagement and retention was necessary, that time is now. Excellent internal communications can form part of the cultural glue that holds an organisation together, helps it retain its people and connect them to the bigger mission. Yet, communication is still given as the number one problem in many businesses. So what needs to change.
Andy Goram talks to Katie Macaulay, Managing Director of AB, the world’s longest-established internal communication agency, founded in 1964, abou...
2023-06-2247 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhat Is Enlightened Leadership?"We've got a perfect storm brewing", says my guest and CEO of 1105 Media, Rajeev Kapur and he says it calls for a new style of leadership. The generational and gender shifts in the workplace, the huge amount of technology disruption coming from things like AI, and the movement and tensions we're seeing in world power, let alone climate change. It all needs what Rajeev calls, "Enlightened Leadership" which is what he wrote about in his book "Chase Greatness - Enlightened Leadership for the next generation of disruption", and what he discusses with your host, Andy Goram in this episode.
2023-06-0843 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhat is PKM?In a world where we are exposed to and have access to more information than ever, and where we're working increasingly at a distance from others, but still expected to collaborate, share and learn, Personal Knowledge Management or PKM, is a modern way to synthesise the myriad of information we are exposed to today. It works in a way that is both intuitive and gives us access to a range of insight at our fingertips. Andy Goram talks to Scott Novis, who spent decades as a Video Games Exec and a VP at Disney, who says that PKM was...
2023-05-2547 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhy Traditional Management Training FailsTraditional management training struggles to cope with the diversity of requirements that an organisations employees need developing, and the cost of building programmes to suit all those needs. The result can be a range of broad programmes that attempt to cover as many bases as possible, or that just cover the basics. At an exec level, organisations turn to coaching as the way to help a smaller, more manageable number of people develop and maximise their effectiveness, impact and potential. What if you could cost effectively take that approach to development with all your people? Andy Goram talks to Paul...
2023-05-1145 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Create & Measure Psychological SafetyPsychological safety often comes down to the quality of interpersonal skills managers possess. But can you develop and measure those skills? Your host, Andy Goram, speaks to Psychological Expert and volunteer firefighter, Stephan Wiedner to try to find answers to that question. The conversation also focuses in on the new piece of research that Stephan and renowned Harvard Professor of Leadership and Management, and architect of the famous 7 Psychological Safety questions, Amy Edmondson, are embarking on to measure the link between specific interpersonal skills managers possess and use and psychological safety.
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2023-04-2748 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhy Are We Losing Female Leaders?The latest Women in the Workplace article, by McKinsey, said women leaders were switching jobs at the highest rates ever, far more than men. And ambitious, younger women were prepared to do the same. They called it “The Great Break Up”. The report went on to highlight that this could be disastrous for some companies. Women are already significantly under-represented in senior leadership roles, and now businesses are losing more of them. Why is that? What is happening? What can and should we be doing about that?
In this episode your host, Andy Goram, talks to Career Coach, Cl...
2023-04-1342 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhat Is Humanistic Psychology?Dr. Stewart Desson discusses the humanistic psychology approach that informed the development of the Lumina Spark personality assessment tool. The Lumina Learning Mission "To transform organisations by celebrating people, one human at a time", perfectly aligns with the podcast's sentiment and the current focus on putting more humanity in the workplace, making for an energetic episode.
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2023-03-3046 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Make Employee Ideas A Reality
How many times have you been asked for feedback, to complete a survey or submit new ideas, and then hear nothing back? Plenty I'm sure. A surefire way to destroy engagement and lose great people is to ignore people when you've asked them to give you something more than just their time. If you are going to ask for ideas, you have to have a decent way of directing, collating, responding to and implementing them. It's easier than it sounds.
Andy Goram talks to Will Read from Sideways6 about how best to bring employee ideas to life and what the rules...
2023-03-1644 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Listen
Andy Goram talks to the author and award-winning Apple Podcast host, Oscar Trimboli, about what makes a deep listener. Oscar is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners across the globe, but what is deep listening and how does that differ from being a good listener?
In a lively conversation, Andy asks Oscar to unlock the secrets of deep listening and share the benefits of taking your listening skills to another level.
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2023-03-0251 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhat’s Happened To Employee Engagement?
The Pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the levels of employee engagement in the UK. But trying to find a consolidated answer to what has actually happened, who has faired better, and why, has been pretty much impossible. Until now.
Andy Goram talks to Sarah Pass, Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Business School, part of Nottingham Trent University and James Court-Smith, Data Scientist and Director at Stillae, and who are both Engage For Success Board Members, about their new, definitive report into what has happened to employee engagement, pre, during and post the Pandemic. They pick out the key points tha...
2023-02-1647 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastEqual, Diverse & Inclusive Recruitment
Equality, diversity and inclusion are important principles to build a modern workplace on. Recruiting for that breadth of experience and perspective can be a delicate subject though. Leading a discussion on this topic even made me nervous as a podcast host, for fear of upsetting someone, or unintentionally saying the wrong thing. But that's no excuse for not talking about this important topic.
Andy Goram talks to Nicky Wright, MD of Diversity Works Group, who is trying to take out conscious and unconscious bias from the recruitment process, as he seeks to understand and get better educated about the issues and...
2023-02-0238 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastLeading With Joy
With everything that’s going on in the world at the moment, could there be a better way to take a break from all that, than talking about the topic of joy? In a world where there’s a tonne of leadership books and doctrines about the choices and responsibilities of leadership, this conversation hones in on the real human side of things and speaks of transformation, love and joy in leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change.
Andy Goram talks to Rajasvini Bhansali, co-author of the book "Leading With Joy" about why leading with joy is a serio...
2023-01-1942 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Fortify Your Culture
Employee engagement and workplace cultures took a bashing during and post the Pandemic. Many employees today are far less tolerant of outdated, uncaring, and inauthentic practices, attitudes, and behaviours. We know this because they are voting with their feet. So how can you fortify your culture and set your business and the people that power it up for success?
Andy Goram talks to Shaara Roman, author of the book "The Conscious Workplace" about what it takes to build a sustainably enabling culture, where you hold on to more of your talent, who succeed and thrive.
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2023-01-0543 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Increase Employee Engagement in 2023In this special, shorter episode, your host, Andy Goram, goes solo, to take stock of what's happened in 2022, and offer up 7 tips on how to increase employee engagement and retention in 2023.
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2022-12-2218 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastEngagement In A Hybrid World
Andy Goram talks to Brad Taylor, former CIPD Director of People, Organisation Design and Workplace about the challenges the hybrid model is bringing to leaders trying to build, maintain or grow levels of genuine employee engagement, and create sustainably enabling, and productive cultures.
Brad is now the founder of Strategically People, and a Senior Associate with Advanced Workplace Associates, where he helps organisations develop their workplace experience and approach to hybrid working.
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2022-12-0843 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastCommercial Compassionate Leadership
Who's the best leader you've ever worked for? What made them special? How did they engage you? How did they stretch and challenge you? Why were they different from other leaders you've worked for?
In episode 54, Andy Goram chats to Barrie Robinson, Operations Director for Parkdean Resorts, the UK's biggest Holiday Park operator about what the ideal leadership qualities he looks for are, which all comes down to a balance between commercial focus and business acumen and the ability to show compassion and act with emotional intelligence.
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2022-11-2444 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Human-Centric Workplace
What does it take to construct a place of work where people love to be and are enabled to bring their best selves and do their very best work, every day, willingly? There's lots of talk about the future of the workplace. One day hybrid is the new black, the next day we're all going back to 5-days-a-week in the office. Who knows what the reality will be?
In episode 53, Andy Goram chats to Simone Fenton-Jarvis, a Facilities Maintenance expert and author of the book "The Human-Centric Workplace". In this episode, Simone passionately shares her views on the future of th...
2022-11-1041 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhy Values Are Important
What is it that makes some businesses perform better than others? What makes them more attractive to candidates than others? How do they hold on to more of their talent than others? Well, one commonality, that I'd wager, is seen in all of those consistently top-performing businesses is having a set of guiding core values that are alive and working in the organisation, every day.
In episode 52 of Sticky From The Inside, the popular employee engagement, culture and human leadership podcast, your host, Andy Goram, discusses the importance and benefits of having core values alive and working in your business, an...
2022-10-2739 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhy Use Personality Profiling?
Have you ever taken a personality profiling test? Have you ever read the result and felt as though you've been put in a box, or pigeon-holed? Or have you felt for the first time, that you've been truly seen? In episode 51 of Sticky From The Inside, the popular employee engagement, culture and human leadership podcast, your host, Andy Goram, discusses the merits and pitfalls of such tools, with Nicola Jackson, a strengths assessment coach.
The pair compare notes on the opportunities lost and gained, and the absolute joy of seeing the results of self-awareness happening right before you.
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2022-10-1343 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastLinking Purpose & Profit
What's more important today, a company's profit or purpose? Are the two mutually exclusive or are they inextricably linked? And where's the evidence?
In the 50th episode of the popular employee engagement, workplace culture and leadership podcast, Sticky From The Inside, your host, Andy Goram, talks to consultant, researcher, passionate advocate of Purpose and the co-author of Selling With Noble Purpose, Elizabeth Lotardo.
In this episode's conversation the pair discuss the links, the disconnects and the reasons why that might be. They also talk about how Jack Welch's GE reign has a lot to answer for, quiet quitting and share some...
2022-09-2941 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastCommunicating On A Global Stage
The world is now a much smaller place, thanks largely to technology. The person you sit next to at work, virtually, is less likely to come from the same town as you, have the same accent as you, or have the same cultural customs as you than ever before. If you struggled to communicate before, imagine what it's like now!
In this episode of the popular employee engagement, workplace culture and leadership podcast, Sticky From The Inside, your host, Andy Goram, talks to global communication expert, Heather Hansen.
In this fun and lively conversation, Heather shares her insights on how to...
2022-09-1542 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastEngaging With Menopause At Work
Menopause affects 52% of the workforce, and it is reckoned that c.1m women in the UK, or persons going through it, have left work because of it. Its effect on employee engagement is not a topic I thought I would be discussing when I started this podcast, but I'm glad I did. I'm just sad it didn't happen earlier.
In episode 48 of the Sticky From The Inside Podcast, host Andy Goram, from the employee engagement and workplace culture consultancy, Bizjuicer, talks to Bev Thorogood, the menopause training specialist about how the transition through the various stages of menopause can seriously af...
2022-09-0146 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastTurning People Data Into Action
90% of companies have some sort of employee listening programme, but only 7% of employees feel their company is very good at doing anything with that feedback.
When it comes to employee data, how many companies are ticking the box of collecting various bits of information, including sentiment towards the business, through surveys and other such listening mechanisms, and then do very little with it? Is it because they are overwhelmed, don't have the skills, or can't be bothered?
In episode 47 of the Sticky From The Inside Podcast, host Andy Goram, from the employee engagement and workplace culture consultancy, Bizjuicer, talks to Kev...
2022-08-1843 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Scale With Humanity
The world of scaling up a business can be a frenetic, chaotic, crazy and rewarding experience at the best of times. During all the hurly-burly and constant change, hard-wiring your ideal enabling culture into the embryonic fabric of your business and creating an environment where employees are engaged and feel like they are thriving, can get left until later. If it's left too late, it can create a mountain of issues that's hard work to climb eventually, such as talent loss, constant recruitment, poor levels of employee engagement and revenue and profit dilution. But it doesn't have to be that...
2022-08-0443 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastThe Future Of Human Leadership
What are the future requirements of successful leadership? The world of the last 3 years is almost unrecognisable. Many things we took for granted, or had never imagined have either changed or happened. When you think of it like that, is it any wonder that the celebrated concepts of leadership, that have been commonplace over the last three decades are now looking outdated and out of place? Couple that with the generational shift that's taking place in the workplace, and the differing needs of today's workplace, and I think there is clearly a need for a good deal more humanity for...
2022-07-2144 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Unlock Sustainable Growth
There's a talent war, so how do we unlock sustainable growth, when there's such fierce competition for talent?
We're also told that innovation is a critical factor of sustainable growth. But how do we achieve that when 67% of our people give us their time, but not their best effort or ideas. The fact is most of the time, these people have never even been asked for those ideas or input, so they end up being indifferent to your business. Involvement is another key ingredient to re-engaging these people and growing sustainably. However, changes in remote and hybrid working have made that...
2022-07-0743 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHospitality’s Engagement Challenge
In a recent poll, a staggering 42% of people working in the Hospitality industry said that they wanted to leave. But this number fell to 6% from a list of businesses that made it into the long list of the Best Places To Work in UK Hospitality, run by The Caterer magazine. So what are these guys doing that's so different?
In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, talks to experienced Hospitality-focused engagement and culture specialist and long time Hospitality campaigner, Jane Sunley, as they exchange notes from their recent attendance at The Caterer's 2022 People Summit, and work through what the best pl...
2022-06-2343 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastPeople Priorities For Rapid Change
Rapid growth and change bring unique people challenges to deal with. Legend has it that Google's founders were still interviewing and signing off on new Googlers well into the first 1000 employees. But is that sensible for everyone? There's a point at which you have to let go of some stuff, right?
In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, talks to the experienced scale-up HR professional, and author of the book "Scaling For Success", Andrew Bartlow, on what it really takes to successfully deal with hypergrowth and take your people with you at the same time.
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2022-06-0943 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhat’s The Difference In Employee Engagement And Employee Experience?
The landscape of the world of work is changing, rapidly, and employee engagement and employee experience have become a huge focus for businesses. But what's the difference between them? Why do they matter? What should we be doing to future-proof our efforts?
In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, talks to global employee engagement expert, MD of People Lab, and author of the book "Employee Engagement", Emma Bridger, as they both try to answer these questions and more including what have Elon Musk, Lord Alan Sugar and Boris Johnson got to do with it all?
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2022-05-2645 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Break The Mould Of Leadership
What does it take to be successful leader today? Breaking the mould of all those poor leaders you had in your career and being your true, authentic self lies at the heart of it.
In this episode, your host, Andy Goram, talks to Tim Roberts, coach, motivational speaker and now the author of the book "Break The Mould, Volume 1. How To Be Your Best Version Of You." Tim doesn't take a conventional view of what makes a good leader. He's got his own take on it and in this episode he shares that along with the inspiration for the book and s...
2022-05-1244 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Generate A Truly Caring Culture
What does it take to generate a truly caring culture within a business? What moves you from talking about caring about the people you work with and have the privilege to lead, to actually doing it? What are the benefits of truly caring? Is that even a question we need to ask? Isn't it obvious? Well, whether it is obvious or not, it certainly isn't common practice, despite what the last two years have shown us about the importance of looking out for each other and showing that people really matter.
In this episode your host, Andy Goram, talks to Jane...
2022-04-2842 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Create An Intentionally Joyful Culture
"When the work of your heart, your hands, and your mind is done to serve others with delight, that is joy." That is the mantra of Rich Sheridan, Co-Founder of Menlo Innovations, a software development company that is known the world over for its intentionally joyful culture.
In this episode, your host, Andy Goram talks to the international speaker and best-selling author of Joy Inc., and Chief Joy Officer about what it takes to create an intentionally joyful culture. But don't be fooled by the word joy. This isn't a lesson in how to be more happy-clappy at work. Far from...
2022-04-1445 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastA ”Novel” Look At HRIn this episode, Andy Goram speaks to Emma Harvey, from Candid HR who's written a novel called "Have You Got A Minute?" which takes a look at the issues faced by HR professionals and businesses today, from a different perspective.
The characters and funny stories in the book are based on Emma's real-life experiences and she shares some of those as the two talk about issues like The Great Resignation, the battle for talent, hybrid-working, and of course, people having sex at work!
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2022-03-3140 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Thrive In A Post-Pandemic Workplace
In a post-Pandemic world, how well you execute your go-forward strategy will heavily determine if you go on to just survive or thrive. So why do some businesses continue to separate strategy from employee engagement? Engagement without strategy execution, leaves you with people happily, productively doing things that are not actually benefitting the business. But strategy execution without engagement is not sustainable either. The two go hand-in-hand.
In this episode, Andy Goram talks to Roly Walter from Appraisd, a tech company that is taking a fresh look at performance management, about how and why strategy execution and engagement should remain th...
2022-03-1741 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhy Fairness Is ImportantAndy Goram and Business Psychologist, Pip Gwynn, from Insight-HRC discuss the concept of fairness at work, which has become a hot topic recently, based on the alleged behaviour at No. 10 Downing Street, lately.
Just 18% of us think we work in a high-fairness workplace, according to research by Gartner. During this conversation, Andy & Pip discuss what this means for business, what's going on in our brains when we encounter situations we think are unfair, how that impacts our behaviour and what we can all do about it.
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2022-02-1743 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Be A Kind LeaderBeing a kind leader starts with being kind to yourself. Andy Goram & Jen Hope discuss how on the Sticky From The Inside Podcast Episode 31. Their conversation covers employee engagement, employee experience, employee wellbeing, and skills and practises a leader can use to show how being kind is important. After all, actions speak louder than words.
The conversation takes in elements of Kim Scott's - Radical Candor, a whole host of personality profiling tools, such as Lumina Spark and DISC and sees Andy with his head in his hands at the thought of hugging and high-fiving himself! All is revealed in the...
2022-01-0636 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow To Liberate Your TalentEpisode Overview
"There's a war for talent", or so we've been told, but in Episode 14 of the employee engagement and company culture podcast, Sticky From The Inside, Andy Goram of Bizjuicer, chats to Dr. Maggi Evans, who sees it very differently. She believes there are huge benefits to liberating the talents of your existing workforce and provides some simple, practical steps to begin doing that.
Maggi is a business psychologist, consultant and author of the book From Talent Management to Talent Liberation and in this episode, she and Andy discuss the practical steps that will help you perform your own i...
2021-05-1338 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastWhat's Gone Wrong With Brand Purpose?Episode Overview
In episode 12 Andy Goram is joined by Giles Thomas from MIMO Brands to discuss what's gone wrong with Brand Purpose. It's come in for some real stick recently and there looks to be a whole bunch of confusion with it.
In this honest conversation, Giles and Andy wade through what's going on with Brand Purpose, the link and confusion with the sustainability agenda, why "profit" is not a dirty word, how marketers have to take a large part of the blame for the confusion, why business has to step up, as well as offer up some examples of w...
2021-04-1536 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastInternal Communications That ConnectEpisode Overview
In episode 11 Andy Goram is joined by Katy Kurn of Showoff Communications to chat about the secrets of creating internal communications that really connect with your internal audience. Billions of pounds and work-hours are spent crafting customer communications that aim to cause an emotional response, but normally far less effort is put into trying to get the same response from your people.
In this conversation, Katy and Andy discuss audience planning, segmentation, story-telling, the use of familiar language and how The Three Little Pigs makes for a perfect communication template, amongst many other things. As always, 3 helpful Sticky N...
2021-04-0136 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastHow Do You Take Company Values From Mural To Mindset?
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Andy Goram chats with Alice Smith and Graham Watson from We Can Creative on the subject of Company Values. As they chat they cover topics such as the value that a good set of company values can bring to a business and the people inside it; the lack of authenticity that's creeping into company values and the harm that can do; how the process of discovering your business purpose and values is a bit like therapy; the importance of leadership and wider involvement in crafting your values; the dangers of copying someone else's values; how to use values t...
2021-03-1838 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastIs Purpose Too Popular? What About Mattering?
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Professor Zach Mercurio thinks Company Purpose is getting a bit too popular. In their engaging conversation on Company Purpose and Mattering, Andy Goram asks Professor Zach Mercurio to explain himself. They discuss the fact that purpose is not new, it's something that's innate in humans. Why purpose gets into trouble when it's used as a tactic and not a genuine driver of why you exist. When proclaiming your purpose is akin to being a bad comedian. How questions a toddler can answer may help. The differences between having a purpose and being purposeful and what that really m...
2021-03-0439 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastSticky Bits No.1 - A Look AheadEpisode Overview
In the first episode of the shorter, solo, "sticky bits" format, Andy Goram summarises his experiences of the first few episodes of the full, Sticky From The Inside Podcast, and looks at the opportunities that businesses have ahead of them to grow employee engagement in the New Year.
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Right, we’re a few episodes into this new podcast and I thought I’d just record my first, shorter “sticky bits” episode, to summarise my thoughts and look ahead to the new year.
Doing this podcast thing has been great fun. I’m learning...
2020-12-3107 min
The Sticky From The Inside PodcastA Sticky IntroductionWhat on earth is the "Sticky From The Inside Podcast" all about? And, what is a "Stickier Business" for goodness sake?
Well, this first, introductory episode seeks to answer both these questions and give you a little more insight into what this podcast is about.
The level of employee engagement across the globe is frankly shocking and it hasn't changed in years. I'm your host, Andy Goram and I'm on a mission to help businesses and their employees get much more out of their working relationship and create great workplace cultures, happier places to work an...
2020-11-2011 min