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Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Sustainable Leadership through Purpose and Mindset – a conversation with Rachel Letham, Head of Brand and Communications, The Marketing Society, Vision Board Coach and Positive Mindset CoachABOUT THIS EPISODEI had the joy of meeting Rachel through The Marketing Society, and over the years of getting to know her through her love of the Walk and Talk, her excellent marketing and most recently through the Marketing Leaders Programme.In our conversation Rachel offers valuable insights into:How to recognise and prevent organisational burnout;The business case for a positive mindset at work;The strategic power of content as a business driver when it serves brand objectives and real human needs;And finally building brand reputation through stakeholder engagement....2025-07-2335 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendThe Healing Power of Nature and Wild Swimming - a conversation with Anna DeaconABOUT THIS EPISODEMy conversation today is with Anna Deacon, photographer, writer and wild swimmer. I had the joy of meeting Anna at the Creative Light Photography Festival in the Highlands of Scotland in October 2022. I was inspired by her, and by her many, many books on Wild Swimming. In our conversation Anna offers valuable insights into:How and why the wild swimming project started.Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.How to find your peace in the wild/outdoors.Anna’s three Key Encouragements to Leaders Don’t be afraid to change...2025-07-091h 01
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendFollowing your Passion to Find Your Purpose - a conversation with Susie Partridge, founder of Blue Feathers agency and round the world sailorABOUT THIS EPISODEI had the joy of connecting with Susie through a colleague. I enjoyed our conversation so much that I invited her to be a guest. Susie offers valuable insights into:Following your passion to find your purposeLiving outside your comfort zone as a way to learn and growFinding your balance to enable you to do your best workSusie’s three key encouragements to leaders:Take time to understand what matters to you - so you can enjoy doing what you doGet comfortable being uncomfortable - i...2025-06-2533 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendMoving On, Rocking Up and Forging Ahead – a conversation with Jane Nickerson MBE, Lover of Life, Charity Trustee, Samaritan Volunteer, Charity Patron and TravellerABOUT THIS EPISODEI had the joy of being introduced to Jane through Dawn Harding, a previous podcast guest on Leaders in Conversation and recent guest on Finding Your Collaborative Edge.In our conversation Jane offers valuable insights into:Transitioning in life from one thing to another: School to University, University to the first job, career building and then a massive career change followed by leaving full time work to pursue voluntary roles and enjoying time which is less structured.The ability to let go, to move on without regret and to forge ahead...2025-06-1139 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendLeading Women’s Golf into a New Era - a conversation with Cal Shukla Founder of Women’s Golf Community & Events business Skratch Women, and Skratch ClothingABOUT THIS EPISODEI had the joy of meeting Cal in person at the Women in Business Golf event that she hosted in September, 2024 and where my colleague Natalie Shering and I led an experiential workshop on leading with confidence. I was inspired before the event and even more so during and after by Cal’s unswerving commitment and passion to enable women to connect and network with each other through playing golf. Cal has created a community of women, who enable, inspire and support each other personally and professionally - on and off the go...2025-04-3031 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendLeading with Courage and Gratitude – a conversation with Gail Newsham Women’s Football Historian, biographer of The Dick, Kerr Ladies and author of Made in Whittingham StreetLeaders in Conversation with Anni Townend is the podcast in which leaders weave together the threads of their life, sharing their leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped them, their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership.ABOUT THIS EPISODE:I had the joy of being introduced to Gail through a previous podcast guest, Karen Dobres who told me what a wonderful guest Gail would be, and that she had written a book, a memoir about her life and...2025-04-0235 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendHelping Make Football A Better Place For Everyone – a conversation with Jason WebberLeaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their leadership story, weaving together the threads of their life; the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership.ABOUT THIS EPISODEToday’s guest is Jason Webber Senior Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability Manager Football Association Wales (FAW). I had the joy of meeting Jason at the Diversity and Inclusion Global Forum in 2024 where Lucy Kidd and I were exhibiting our Collaboration Equation™.Ja...2025-03-1930 min
Cultural Communication Confidence123 - Emerging Leadership Curiosity & Care with Anni TownendAnni Townend is a passionate advocate for collaboration and leadership development. In this episode she shares her insightful perspectives on why ‘emerging’ is such a key word, and how it influences her approach to self-leadership and her work with leaders. We discuss the importance of creating space for open, inclusive dialogue and new ideas to emerge, especially in fast-paced hybrid settings, where the pressure to perform can overshadow deeper reflection. Anni emphasises the value of curiosity, care, and courage in this discussion as foundational elements for creating psychological safety and real collaboration within teams, plus she...2025-03-1737 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendThe Leadership Coaching Journey – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Global Strategic Insights & Analytics Director, Mentor and Executive Leadership Coach in the Marketing SectorsLeaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership.About this episode:I had the joy of being in conversation with Febronia in a previous episode of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend. Since then Feb has qualified as a coach and much more, and contacted me to say she would like to share more of her leadership story and...2025-03-0531 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendLeading with Energy, Purpose and Hope - a conversation with Howard Johns, CEO of Onezero, Passionate Solar Energy Entrepreneur, Founder, Author and TedX SpeakerLeaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership.How we metI have had the joy of knowing Howard for many, many years as a friend, and as a colleague with whom I have worked alongside as well as supported in his leadership of teams, and companies. I have long admired him as a passionate, and committed leader who...2025-02-1928 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendIgniting the Pursuit of Better – a conversation with Ed Corbett "The Brand Plan Man", Head of Consulting, AI evangelist, Lover of marketing and Mentor to emerging businessesToday’s guest is Ed Corbett "The Brand Plan Man", Head of Consulting, AI evangelist, Lover of marketing and Mentor to emerging businesses.Leaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership.ABOUT THIS EPISODEI had the joy of meeting Ed over ten years ago when he was working at the pharmaceutical company MSD here in the UK...2025-02-0527 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendKind Leadership and Diverse Voices Rising – a conversation with Delia Lazaroiu, Senior Data Analyst Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) UK, trustee for Equality Starts at HomeABOUT THIS EPISODEToday’s guest is Delia Lazaroiu, Senior Data Analyst and the title of our conversation is Kind leadership and diverse voices rising.I had the joy of meeting Delia when she was working at the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Delia engaged with the leadership development work, and with myself and Emily Court. Since then we have kept in touch via LInkedIn, and as always Delia is immensely supportive and passionate about all she does. I am looking forward to hearing her story, and to getting to know her through this ep...2025-01-2231 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendThe 5-Step Framework to Understanding Recruitment and Leading Career Change – a conversation with David Dand, Managing Director of Coreus, Brighton-based Talent Acquisition agencyLeaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership.About This EpisodeToday’s guest is David Dand, Managing Director of Coreus, the Brighton based Talent Acquisition agency. I had the pleasure of being introduced to David through a mutual friend, previous podcast guest, Dougal Fleming. If you haven’t already listened to that episode I highly recommend it. ...2025-01-0832 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendThe Transformative Power of Travelling Alone - a conversation with Sue Cockell, Solo Traveller on a mission to help women in their mid-lives to enjoy the transformative power of travelling aloneLeaders in Conversation with Anni Townend is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your own leadership.If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About this Episode:Today’s guest is Sue Cockell, Solo Traveller on a mission to help women in their mid-lives to enjoy the transformative power of tr...2024-12-1131 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendYou Don’t Need to Be a Boss to Be a Leader – a conversation with Andrew Edwards, Event host, Trainer, Teacher, Broadcaster & MentorToday’s guest is Andrew Edwards, former BBC broadcaster, and now an Event Host, Trainer, Teacher and Mentor. The title of our conversation is ‘You Don’t Need to Be a Boss to Be a Leader’.Leaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories; the people, places and experiences that have shaped their values, beliefs, passion and purpose to encourage and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your own leadership.If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Than...2024-11-2737 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendCuriosity, Resilience and Fun – a conversation with Meg Farren, General Manager, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Marketing OfficerAbout this Episode Today’s guest is Meg Farren, General Manager, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and much more! I had the joy of meeting Meg for the first time on the Marketing Leaders Programme, in early 2024. Meg opened the programme for us, and did a wonderful job of sharing her story and setting the context and the ambition of the programme.Together Meg and I delve into the people, places and experiences that have made Meg the person and leader she is today. Meg’s Three Key Encouragements to Leaders...2024-11-1328 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendFinding your Collaborative Edge™ - a Collaboration Equation™ episode with Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and MotivatorHello, and welcome to the second Collaboration Equation™ episode in Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd. Today’s guest is Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator and the title of our conversation is Finding your Collaborative Edge™.Leaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership stories, and in our Collaboration Equation™ episodes their experience of collaborating and how they find their Collaborative Edge™ to encourage you to bring even more curiosity, care and courage to your leadership. If you are not already please do subscribe to...2024-10-3040 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendLeadership, Creativity and Reflection - a conversation with Carien Borst Artist and Leadership CoachLeaders in Conversation with Anni Townend is the podcast in which I talk to leaders about their own life and leadership stories, to encourage you to reflect on your values, beliefs, passion and purpose, and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership.About this episode: Today’s guest is Carien Borst, Artist and Leadership Coach. In this episode we are talking about Creativity and Reflection in Leadership - how every job is a creative act, and how we all have a part to play in creating a workplace and...2024-08-1435 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation - a conversation with Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems CatapultHello, welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend. Today’s guest is Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult, and the title of our conversation is ‘On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation’.I have had the privilege of partnering with Guy and working with a group of Future Leaders at Energy Systems Catapult - a company committed to accelerating NET ZERO in the UK through supporting innovators to commercialise, and helping design and deliver the future energy system.Together Guy and I delve into the people, places...2024-07-3123 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendBe The Leadership Nudge – a conversation with Emma Harris Finance Director, M&S Food, Property and RetailWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership e...2024-07-1731 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendCuriosity, Humility and Clarity: Empowering Others To Flourish – a conversation with Chris Harte, Chief Executive and Partner at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLPWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today.Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership...2024-07-0225 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendLeading 4 Life – a conversation with Susie Ballentyne, Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Leadership Facilitator and CoachAbout This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with my two guests, Susie Ballentyne an Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, a fellow podcaster, facilitator, leadership coach, and keynote speaker.We delve together into: The importance of continually developing your skills as a leader, both individually and as part of a team.The value of both mentors and coaches to leaders.The challenges of building, leading and inspiring teams in today’s complex and convoluted working environment.The really key requirements of a good leader.2024-06-1837 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendBecoming Compelling Skilled Sailors – a conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing SpecsaversAbout This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers. I have known Carolyn for many years and am a huge fan, she is a regular speaker on the Marketing Leaders Programme, and herself a huge fan of developing marketing leadership.Together we delve into:Embracing challenge Becoming compellingDriving simplicity… Carolyn’s Three Key Encouragements to Leaders Be a Skilled Sailor - Change your mindset about problems – see them a...2024-06-0427 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendFinding Your Collaborative Edge – Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd in conversation with Natalie Shering exploring their Collaboration Equation™ABOUT THIS EPISODECo-Founders Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd in conversation with Natalie Shering for a special episode of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend podcast. Here they explore why Curiosity, Care and Courage are the mindset and behaviours that underpin their Collaboration Equation™ to:Build Psychological SafetyPractise Inclusive DialogueInvite Diversity of Thought & Feeling andDrive Collaborative EdgePsychological SafetyTogether they share how they met some 18 years ago and realised very early on in their working relationship that starting with and building psychological safety un...2024-05-1852 min
Helping Organisations Thrive with Julian RobertsAnni Townend | Unlocking the Power of Collaborative Leadership: Curiosity, Diversity and TrustTune into this week’s episode of Helping Organisations Thrive where we are joined by Anni Townend as we explore collaborative leadership.
Anni breaks down the essential components of the equation to reaching collaborative leadership and begins by highlighting the importance of curiosity in this equation. Anni shares how curiosity is what distinguishes good leaders from great leaders as it encourages collaboration in the first instance. Anni continues by sharing first hand examples of trialled and tested strategies that leaders can implement to create and encourage an environment where leaders and the team have time to be cur...2024-04-2229 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Knowing Yourself and Building Relationships – a conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and WalesAbout This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and WalesWe delve together into: How as a leader the main tool in your leadership is yourself, which means you need to understand how you work - your strengths and weaknessesWhy getting the right team is crucial and making sure you recruit people who are different from you, and who have the right skills and personality to fit with the organisation and its needs.Why leadership is All a...2024-04-0926 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendThe Secrets Behind Building Resilience in Leadership – a conversation with Julian Roberts, Executive Business Coach, Podcast Host of Helping Organisations ThriveWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to t...2024-03-2927 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendUnderstanding Ourselves and Understanding Others: A Leadership Perspective – a conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group at the Department for EducationAbout This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group, at the Department for Education, UK. John and I were invited to be in conversation by and for the annual Transform Applied Leadership Summit, held virtually this year on 8th March 2024. The title of our conversation Understanding Ourselves and Understanding Others - a leadership perspective is the title of the summit.(For listeners who don’t know about Transform Applied Leadership I share their details at the end of the podcast, alo...2024-03-0835 min
Creative Soundscapes with Margaret SorayaAnni Townend encourages us to walk and have 'mini adventures' each dayAnni Townend is a Leadership Partner, Coach and Mentor to Executive Teams and Senior Leaders, as well as being an Author, Facilitator, and Entrepreneur and Podcast Host of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend.Join Margaret as they talk about the benefits of walking and talking. Anni explains that walking is one of the ways in which she renews herself and this has always been a criteria for her when deciding where she lives.They further explore the equation of creativity, collaboration and conversation. A really inspirational chat which shouldn't be missed as it emphasises the importance of finding an...2024-03-0439 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendIt’s not much but neither is it nothing – a conversation with Tanya Shadrick author of The Cure for Sleep, memoir of a late waking life; founder of the Selkie Press and editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed Wild Woman SwimmingAbout This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Tanya Shadrick - author of The Cure for Sleep: her memoir of a late waking life, a story of breaking free, and making a more creative life; Tanya is founder of the Selkie Press; editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed Wild Woman Swimming. She is a community builder of writers and storytellers through Substack where she writes, and invites you to share your stories.We delve together into: What it takes - and costs - to...2024-02-2740 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendSlaying the Monster of Poverty in Africa – a conversation with Moses Tai Founder and CEO of African Development Choices (ADC), Author of ‘There Is Shade’ and SpeakerWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review a...2024-02-1333 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendLeadership, Love and Landscape – a conversation with Roger Mortlock, CEO, CPRE, the countryside charityWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today.They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to...2024-01-3030 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendFeedback: Give it Kindly, Receive it with Grace – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Strategic Insights Professional, Executive Coach and MentorWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in a...2024-01-0936 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendBurnout, Thriving and Everything In Between – a conversation with Meera Craston, experienced senior leader, executive coach and co-founder of Next Brave MoveWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already, please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this e...2023-12-1228 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Small Practical Steps, Big Impactful Strides - a conversation with Martin Glover, HR Director for Morton FraserWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their personal inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this e...2023-11-2835 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendThe challenges and satisfactions of leading in the public sector - a conversation with Justin Russell, Former Chief Inspector of ProbationWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on...2023-11-0640 min
Highly RelationalFinding Your Collaborative Edge with Anni TownendThe greatest ideas may well be locked in the minds of brilliant people who are too afraid to tell the world about them. This is likely true of countless people, in countless places, and particularly at work. Our guest today believes that by making our teams feel safe and respected, we can create an environment in which they feel empowered to share even the bravest of their thoughts, sparking creative breakthroughs. Anni Townend is a leadership partner, facilitator, coach and author, who is passionate about unlocking the power of skilful conversation, where everyone feels included, valued and h...2023-10-1152 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendHone your personal style for success! - a conversation with Jane Mather, Make-up Artist and Personal StylistWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today.Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day...2023-10-1030 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Hope and Optimism – a conversation with Beto Funari Board Member, Venture Capital Founder, Former Chief ExecutiveWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and in...2023-09-1938 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Creating a Safe Environment and Asking for Impact FeedbackWelcome to Anni in Conversation. In this episode I delve into my thoughts and insights into the importance of leaders asking for feedback on their impact felt, and how to create a safe environment in which to have these conversations. Many years ago, my friend and colleague Steve Radcliffe suggested to me that the two most important questions a leader can ask are...- how good am I at creating a safe environment for people? - And what is your experience of me? Creating a safe environment in which people can be open and...2023-08-3002 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendPowering the Planet through Renewables and Bold Leadership – a conversation with Steen Broust Nielsen Senior Vice President Sales at Wood Mackenzie Power & RenewablesWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on...2023-08-2829 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn coming home to our true nature – a conversation with Cassandra Ogier, Founder of The Reflective HorseWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on...2023-08-0830 min
Every L PodcastEp 50 | Growth Happens At The Edges: Overcoming Loss and Finding Purpose feat. Anni TownendAnni shares her transformative experiences with humanistic psychology and one-to-one therapy. She discusses her journey from living in the countryside, to leading workshops and partnering with leaders. Anni opens up about the significant loss and shock she experienced with her first ectopic pregnancy and how it affected her sense of purpose and direction.
Anni shares her personal story of loss and finding meaning, and how she was eventually able to become a proud mother of two daughters despite initial doubts. Anni highlights the significance of her name and reflects on her experiences in the gardening world, drawing in...2023-08-071h 04
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Being Significantly Insignificant - a conversation with Ellie Norman, Chief Communications Officer, Manchester United Football ClubWelcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am...2023-07-1726 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Being Seen, Heard & UnderstoodWelcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni in Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. In today's episode, I share my thoughts on Being, Seen, Heard and Understood. I delve into: My own aspiration to ensure others feel seen, heard and understoodValues and beliefs within leadershipUnderstanding felt experiences from others of your own leadershipMy Three Key Encouragements to ensure your team feel Seen, Heard and Understood: 1. Meet people where they are at2. Listen to learn and understand3. Be curious and...2023-06-2902 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Being Your Own Data Bank – a conversation with Rachel Eyre Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at MorrisonsWelcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own un...2023-06-2728 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Leading with Velocity and Acting with Audacity - a conversation with Sophie Devonshire, Global Chief Executive Officer, The Marketing Society, Bestselling Author and EntrepreneurWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on yo...2023-06-0628 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendMaking Working Lives Better - a conversation with Nina Holdaway, Managing Director at Accenture SongWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on yo...2023-05-1531 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendBeing You - a conversation with Henrietta Norton, founder of Wild NutritionWelcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own uni...2023-04-2532 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni in Conversation, Team Working: On Checking In & Checking OutHelp transform your meetings from the transactional into the relational, through checking in with each other at the start of the meeting and at the end of a meeting - be the meeting in person or online. Indeed checking in when we are meeting online matters more, not less, to make sure that everyone feels they have a voice, and that they will be listened to. I truly believe that we could make our meetings more effective through making time to give people space to think, and to speak, and to be listened to and to...2023-04-2402 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Being Kind, and Being Direct – a conversation with Raj Kumar Interim CMO, Silicon Valley BankWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on yo...2023-04-1137 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn Why Every Moment is a Choice – a conversation with Erika Behl, leader and builder of courageous teams, key-note speaker and storytellerHello and Welcome to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast in which leaders share their personal leadership stories weaving together the threads of their life to encourage you to grow confidence and courage in your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live and weave these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. ...2023-03-2827 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendOn collaborating with different creative minds to solve problems for brands – a conversation with Candace Gerlach, founder of The Conscious Marketing GroupWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on...2023-03-1432 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend‘Going For It’ – A conversation with Alicia Ioannou, a senior policy manager in the UK Civil Service, currently on career breakWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into and weave together what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and in...2023-02-2826 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendUnderstanding the deep impact of spending time alone – a conversation with Wilma Allan, Growth and Development Mentor, founder of Being at The Cottage, creator of The Leadership Renaissance and author of The 9 Enduring Elements For Leaders In The PursuitABOUT THE SHOWWelcome to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend. The podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life, offering valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey.In each episode leaders share their personal life and leadership stories to encourage you to delve in what you really care about – your values and beliefs, yo...2023-02-1430 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendBecoming the leader of you – a conversation with Ayesha Murray, founder of Ayesha Murray Coaching and host of The Parent Equation podcastWelcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. Together we delve into what they really care about, their values and beliefs, their passion and purpose and how they live these through their leadership every day, in all that they do. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on yo...2023-02-0730 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni in Conversation On Time & EnergyIn this conversation, I share my thoughts about time and energy. For many years, I've been quoting Tony Schwartz, author of The Way We're Working, Isn't Working, that energy, not time, is our most precious resource. And I've been encouraging leaders and their teams to manage their energies, all four of them; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. And I continue to think that this is super important. Increasingly, however, I'm beginning to realise that for me, it is both time and energy that are our most precious resources, and that they are inextricably and closely in...2023-02-0302 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni in Conversation on Checking In & Checking OutIn this episode join Anni in Conversation on how checking in and checking out with ourselves and each other is fundamental to building both self awareness and human-to-human connection.Increasingly, I'm aware of how important it is to check in, not only with ourselves but each other at the start of a meeting. For myself, at the start of the day checking in with, how am I feeling? How am I showing up today? And noticing what I need to bring, maybe what I need to do in order to bring the best of me. T...2023-01-3002 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni in Conversation On Minding the GapIn this conversation, I share the importance of Minding the Gap. Many, many years ago, I had the privilege of meeting and hearing Marguerite Patten, the British Home Economist, Chef, food writer and broadcaster, share her life and leadership story. At the end, one of the audience asked her, “What would be your top tip to people?” and she replied, “Mind the Gap”. She was at this time in a wheelchair and had spoken about the challenges that she experienced on a daily basis of not being able to get about having been someone who thought nothing of jumpin...2023-01-2602 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendBeing Playful Not Knowing – a conversation with Steve Chapman, creator of Can Scorpions SmokeABOUT THE SHOWWelcome to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend. The podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life, offering valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey.In each episode leaders share their personal life and leadership stories to encourage you to delve in what you really care about – your values and beliefs, yo...2023-01-2429 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendWorking remotely? How to integrate healthy habits into everyday working life. A conversation with Louise Barnes, Founder of Team HOiABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Louise Barnes, Louise is Founder of Team-HOi, dedicated to helping people identify how to regain control over their own health. We delve into:How precious Time is and how investing in ourselves is within our control when we plan our time. The importance of human connection and community in which people help each other.How focusing on and being conscious of what we believe in needs doing will bring joy and how giving back is a great reminder of what i...2023-01-1727 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendMaking workplace health contagious. A conversation with Anna Reddy, Founder of Leap HealthABOUT THIS EPISODEIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Anna Reddy. We delve into:How following your heart in times of uncertainty can really help you find your passion and your purpose; How managing your energy to win personally and professionally is key to performance and productivity; The impact on women of demands made of them in the workplace and the challenges that they have to overcome.ANNA's Three Tips for Leaders looking for workplace health solutions for productivity and performance: Be t...2023-01-1030 min
Leap Health in the WorkplaceEpisode 10- Learning about the Leader of Leaders- Anni TownendAnni is a talented leadership partner and coach to executive teams and senior leaders, author, facilitator, entrepreneur, and importantly, a fellow podcaster of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend.
With more than 30 years’ experience Anni has built a strong reputation of unlocking leadership confidence, capability, and performance in organisations across various markets. She's also written extensively on the topics of assertiveness and diversity in the workplace.
This is definitely one not to be missed. It is inspiring, & inspiring for all at both a personal & professional level.
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Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni in Conversation on turning shoulds into coulds, and priorities into choicesIn this episode join Anni in conversation as she discusses turning shoulds into coulds, and priorities into choices Many years ago I trained in the theory and practise of Transactional Analysis and as with most trainings there are often one or two things which stand out and stay with me, and become part of who I am. One of these things was a simple exercise called 'Turning Should into Could'. We were asked to make a list of all things that we said to ourselves that we Should be doing or have done, and, or a...2022-11-1403 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni in Conversation on The Walk & TalkIn this episode join me, Anni Townend, as I share the power of a walk and talk conversation.For many years, and for as long as I can remember I have loved walking. I grew up in West Yorkshire and every Saturday walked with my family through fields and woodland close to where my father's mother lived in a rented cottage on a farm with her sister. These afternoons were the highlight of my week and were some of the best times that we had as a family. We walked and talked, as we roamed t...2022-10-3102 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni In Conversation on Being Well MetIn this episode Anni discusses how on a recent walk she encountered a friend who had been very unwell and in fact, the walk as their first time out of the house. Anni talks about how important being well met is when meeting people, not just for the first time, but every time particularly when facilitating a team or a group. Anni said that “One of the ways in which I do this is to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to speak, to be heard, to be fully listened to” What is ther...2022-10-1705 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Julia Yule, Co-Founder and Director of Bloom and BlossomIn episode 3, series 2 of Leaders In Conversation Anni was delighted to be joined by Julia Yule Co-Founder and Director of Bloom and Blossom, an award winning British business that provides natural routine led, solution focused skincare for the whole family.The experiences that shape you Julia starts the episode discussing her greatest leading influence was her parents. She highlights that they were massively encouraging and pushed in a way that kept them accountable.The journey to successJulia discusses her years in PR, fashion and magazine which a...2022-05-2438 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Bradley Pritchard - Founder of The Sporting Way and Ex-Professional FootballerIn episode 2 of our second series of Leaders in Conversation, we are delighted to be joined by Bradley Pritchard.Bradley has had an exciting career in football and has gone onto to become the founder of The Sporting Way. A social enterprise which educates and inspires young people to fulfil their potential.From Zimbabwe to the UK Bradley shares his experience of being born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe for the first 10 years of his life before moving to the UK.Bradley shares that “… It took me a long time...2022-04-1933 min
Keep walking with meKeep walking with me - Anni TownendOur next guest on the Walkcast - Keep Walking Me - is Anni Townend.
Anni Townend is an independent Leadership Consultant and Executive Coach, Author, Facilitator and Entrepreneur. Get your headphones and walking shoes ready, and let's go for a Walkcast.
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+about Walking Mentorship - https://walkingmentorship.com2022-04-0158 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Scott Sherwood, Vice President of EngineeringIn this first episode in the second series of Leaders In Conversation, we are delighted to welcome back Scott Sherwood.Back in 2021, Anni had the pleasure of being in conversation with Scott and his then 7-year-old daughter Sophie Harvey Sherwood who shared her experience running to celebrate inspirational women.Scott participated in the Just Running It challenge, a 365 mega challenge in which he aimed to run 10km every single day for a year in aid of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and was joined by Sophie too.The parallels between running and le...2022-03-1134 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Dougal Fleming, Sustainable Business LeaderFor episode 27 of the Leaders in Conversation podcast, Anni talks to sustainable business leader, adventurer and proud family man Dougal Fleming.Dougal talks passionately to Anni about sustainable business and manufacture practices and how his family and community values, alongside a love of the natural world, have shaped his leadership. He also talks openly about the evolution of his professional identity, and why he is keen to empower other business leaders.Background and philopsophy Over the past six years, Dougal has been the public face of A...2021-11-1747 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Tor Lawrence, CEO Sussex Wildlife TrustTo coincide with the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, for episode 26 of the Leaders in Conversation Podcast, Anni welcomes passionate nature campaigner Tor Lawrence. For almost 25 years, Tor has developed a successful career in wildlife, conservation, the environment and community engagement and is now Chief Executive Officer of Sussex Wildlife Trust.She talks to Anni about her evolving love for the great outdoors, nature connection as a dynamic experience, her hopes for COP26 and she reveals some of her leadership principles.Nature connection as a dynamic experience 2021-11-0441 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Elif Köse, Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur'We are our biggest source of inspiration'For the 25th Leaders in Conversation podcast, Anni talks to the wonderful Elif Köse, a fashion designer and entrepreneur who is passionate about raising women’s confidence.Originally from Turkey, Elif came to the UK in 2009 on what was initially a year-long trip to learn the English language. However, as she explains “the opportunities come when you start on a journey”. And so she grabbed an opportunity to start a business in clothing alterations. Now, twelve years later, Elif has worked with many designer...2021-10-1330 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Giancarlo Caldesi, Chef and Diabetes CampaignerAnni Townend talks to celebrated Chef, best-selling author and low-carb campaigner, Giancarlo Caldesi, who is on a mission to help people combat type two diabetes to live a happier, healthier life. Born in Montepulciano in rural Tuscany in the early 50s, Giancarlo came from humble roots, growing up in a farming community. He reflects on this “formative” period and how it has impacted his life, recalling that from a young age he was subject to violence, heartache and extreme challenges.He has been on a long journey since then, with a varied career path t...2021-09-2927 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Fi MacMillan, Founder of Wild LeadershipFor the Leaders in Conversation Podcast episode 23, Anni talks to Fi Macmillan, adventurer, coach, supervisor, entrepreneur and founder of Wild Leadership.“Life is the most blessed experiment. So let's experiment and see what happens.”As a leadership coach, Fi specialises in helping her clients to connect through nature and what she defines as “outdoor intelligence”. She talks to Anni about what this means and what inspired her own love of the outdoors. Fi recalls fondly how nature grounded her through difficult times as a child and why she recon...2021-09-0829 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Marshah Dixon-Terry, Career Coach'See change as an opportunity, not a burden'For episode 22, Anni talks to the inspirational Marshah Dixon-Terry, a leading Career Coach and Organisational Development Consultant.Over the past 20 years, Marshah has helped senior leaders through transformational change in a range of settings and is passionate about helping people to reach their potential.Talking to Anni, she shares what has shaped her own journey, her values, beliefs and approach to coaching. And she reveals some strategies for successful leadership and culture change.Marshah reflects on how her...2021-07-2727 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendLeaders in Conversation with Dawn Whittaker, Chief Fire OfficerIn this episode Anni talks to Dawn Whittaker, Chief Fire Officer and CEO of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, as well as NFCC lead for Drowning Prevention and Water Safety.Anni and Dawn talk about how early experiences ignited Dawn’s passion for safety and why as a leader she is committed to nurturing both physical and psychological safety.Background and career influencesGrowing up on a farm in Wales, Dawn learned to be pragmatic and safety-conscious at an early age. Along with her sister, she was a keen member of...2021-06-1636 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Sophie Harvey Sherwood, 7 year old Runner‘Never give up, keep going and always have fun’ advice from a 7 year old runnerFor the 20th Leaders in Conversation Podcast episode, Anni talks to the amazing Sophie Harvey Sherwood, a seven year old girl from Glasgow who is running to celebrate inspirational women.On the week of International Women’s Day (08 March 2021), Sophie joined her dad Scott Sherwood on his Just Running It challenge, a 365 mega challenge in which Scott aims to run 10km every single day for a year in aid of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.As par...2021-06-0131 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Thurstine Basset, Author on Boarding School SurvivalThe trauma, abandonment and privilege of boarding school with Thurstine Basset“We have had to overcome that sense that if you complain, you're just a privileged whinger, and that nobody wants to hear from privileged whingers,” Thurstine BassetFor the latest episode of the Leaders in Conversation Podcast with Anni Townend, Anni talks to Thurstine Basset, a boarding school survivor, author and mental health champion. Thurstine has co-authored a number of books on mental health including most recently Trauma, Abandonment and Privilege: A guide to therapeutic work with boarding school survivors with...2021-05-0543 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in conversation with Annabel Venner, Marketing ConsultantThe power of vulnerability and open conversations with Annabel VennerThe latest guest on the Leaders in conversation podcast is Annabel Venner, an expert Marketing Consultant and Chair of The Marketing Society Fellow.Having carved a successful 25+ year career in marketing, Annabel has worked for well known brands including Coca Cola and Hiscox before more recently moving into consultancy. Anni and Annabel became acquainted through the Marketing Leaders Programme, a joint venture between The Marketing Society and Accenture Interactive, of which Annabel is a regular speaker.In this...2021-04-2826 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Andrew Kerr, Chief Executive at City of Edinburgh CouncilAhead of the Scottish Parliaments elections on 06 May, Anni talks to Andrew Kerr, Chief Executive of The City of Edinburgh Council.This episode is packed with discussions as Andrew talks openly about everything from leading through a pandemic to the importance of family, community and working as a team. He also reveals his career inspirations and how an ex-miner from Ayrshire helped him to become the proud senior leader he is today, working in his dream job. Despite his prominent position in the council, Andrew was not always in the public sector. Following s...2021-04-0734 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Steve Radcliffe, Leadership Expert and AuthorIn this fascinating episode, Anni talks to the highly respected Leadership Expert, Author and TED Speaker, Steve Radcliffe about what it means to be a trusted partner to leaders.With over 20 years experience in helping senior leaders be their best, Steve is most known for his leadership development programme, Future – Engage – Deliver (FED), which was founded and is now practiced by colleagues of Steve Radcliffe Associates. Steve is also author of the top leadership book in the UK, Leadership Plain and Simple.Steve talks to Anni about a deep-rooted willingness to help other peop...2021-03-3133 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Hind Farag, Executive Coach and Strategy ConsultantThe power of diversity of mentality with Hind FaragIn this Leaders in Conversation episode Anni talks to the amazing Hind Farag, a US-based Executive Coach and Strategy Consultant who is passionate about empowering senior leaders as well as underprivileged communities.As a Muslim woman born in Egypt and raised in Sudan before having lived in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and now in Houston, Texas, Hind has been shaped by the different cultures and communities that she has encountered along the way.“I was around students from all ov...2021-03-1731 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendLeaders in Conversation Short: How my Relationship with my Mother Helped me Show up as a LeaderWhy developing my relationship with my mother has had the biggest impact on my leadershipAhead of the launch of the full Leaders in Conversation episode with the amazing Hind Farag, and in time for Mothering Sunday UK, Hind reveals why living with her Mom for the past five years has been a liberating learning and development experience. Hind, an Executive Coach and Strategy Consultant, talks to Anni about family trauma, the power of open communication and how nurturing the special mother, daughter relationship later in life has enabled her to show up...2021-03-1004 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Gill Whitty-Collins, Author, Speaker, Consultant and CoachThe unconscious bias of the boardroom and why men win at work with Gill Whitty-Collins Anni talks to the inspirational Gilly Whitty-Collins, author of Why Men Win at Work to discuss deep-rooted, invisible discrimination and how we can change it.Gill reveals what led her to become a passionate champion for gender equality. She admits that for most of her life she wasn’t really as aware of, or affected, by gender bias. In fact, Gill’s first experience of gender inequality wasn’t until she reached Senior...2021-02-1029 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Stacey Copeland, BoxerQuestion it. Challenge it. Change it. Advice from a multi-champion sporting superstar.“It is a massive lie that we've been told forever that women are not as good and that we can't do things…...My purpose isn't just to be the best athlete that I can be. It's to use sport, one of the most powerful things on the planet, for bringing about positive change.” Stacey Copeland, Boxer.In this episode Anni talks to Stacey Copeland, former professional athlete, public speaker, presenter, campaigner and the first ever British woman to win the...2021-02-0226 min
The Parent Equation - with Ayesha Murray#10: Anni Townend - Proud mother, leadership consultant and champion of the 'Walk and Talk'Anni talks to me about how collaborative childcare when her children were young made her working life possible, perhaps something we should be considering rather than reverting automatically to nurseries or childminders?We also talk about her great passion for lifting up other women, creating a supportive, empowering network where we can all flourish and thrive, and have the balanced life we deserve.Anni also has her own podcast, Leaders in Conversation, where she talks to inspirational leaders about their journey, passions and purpose - definitely worth checking out!Get in...2021-02-0246 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Joao Perre Viana, Founder and Pioneer of Walking MentorshipWalking towards a better life In this fascinating episode, Anni talks with Joao Perre Viana, Founder and Pioneer of Walking Mentorship, about how his love of walking and being in nature helped him to realised his purpose. Along the way Joao shares his experience of growing up living by the ocean in Portugal, and how, encouraged by his parents, he expanded his horizons and travelled far and wide. Always walking wherever he was. Joao describes how he invited a large group of friends to help him realise his dream, and the bi...2021-01-1227 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Jacynth Bassett, Founder of The Bias CutTackling ageism in fashion with Jacynth Bassett, Founder of The Bias CutIn this podcast, Anni talks to female entrepreneur Jacynth Bassett, founder of The Bias Cut, the first age inclusive online fashion boutique, launched in 2016.A journey to age inclusivity and empowermentHaving studied Law at university, Jacynth realised it wasn’t the right path for her and wanted to carve out a career she could be passionate about. While drawn to the world of fashion she recognised how the industry alienated people in her mother’s generation who ofte...2020-11-0444 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Jessika Hulbert, Funeral CelebrantWe often talk about how to have big, sometimes difficult, conversations with people. One of the biggest, most difficult, conversations in our lives is that of talking about death. Be that talking about our own death and what would we like to happen or talking with others, especially loved ones about their death.In this podcast, Anni talks with Jessika Hulbert about being a Celebrant and helping people to have these conversations sooner rather than later. She draws on her own experience of loss and of having conversations with people as they prepare for death, or as t...2020-09-2329 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Abigail Petit, Founder of Abigail's DraperyAnni talks to Abi, Maker, Mender, Mentor and Mother about a rich career in textile engineering that took her from Bangladesh to Brussels to Brighton. They also discuss her passion for ethics and how Abi became a pioneer in bringing Fairtrade textiles to the British highstreet. Visit: abigailsdrapery.co.uk2020-06-2528 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Karen Dobres, Co-Director of Lewes FCAnni talks to Karen Dobres, elected Co-Director of Lewes Football Club, the only football club in the world to pay women and men players the same. Karen reveals how her background affected her own prior prejudices and misconceptions about women in sport and why seeing women playing for the first time was a real "wake up call". She recalls the realisation of seeing women players as strong, passionate and highly skilled. She describes women footballers as boasting authentic qualities, which are often hard for other women to achieve. Karen shares how her experience...2020-05-1341 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Russell Pocock, Leadership ConsultantAnni talks to leadership consultant Russell Pocock about trust, psychological safety, colliding perspectives and the positive outcomes that are a consequence of leaders who escape from their echo chambers, allow feedback on their leadership and foster a culture of trust.Find out more about Russell2020-04-0912 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in conversation with Karen O'Donoghue of The Happy TummyBaker Girl and founder of The Happy Tummy Co, Karen is a woman with a mission to rid the world of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Karen talks with Anni about the power of collaborating with others to inspire and help people to enjoy better gut health through learning how to eat functionally and for pleasure. Drawing on her own experience Karen shares how, having been born with IBS and her love of science mixed with intuition, led her to realise that Teff seed fermented and baked into bread is the solution to IBS. V...2020-04-0750 min
Leaders in Conversation with Anni TownendAnni Townend in Conversation with Shannon Banks, Leadership ConsultantIn an honest and open account Shannon Banks talks to Anni Townend about the experiences which have shaped and challenged her values and the power of Action Learning to bring about both corporate and social change. To find out more about Shannon’s work visit her website. http://www.be-leadership.com/2020-03-1031 min